ZEISS CP.3 XD 28mm T2.1 Cinema Lens
The Zeiss 28mm T2.1 is a 28mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
ZEISS CP.3 XD 28mm T2.1 Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
Key Features — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
ZEISS eXtended Data (XD): Transmits real-time lens metadata including distortion and shading information, enabling automated correction in post-production workflows.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Provides strong light-gathering capability for a wide-angle prime, useful for interior and low-light cinematography.
28mm Wide-Angle Prime: Fixed focal length delivers a versatile wide-angle perspective commonly used for environmental establishing shots, interiors, and handheld sequences.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers full-frame sensors, making it compatible with large-format cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and Sony.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring engineered for repeatable focus pulls by dedicated focus pullers on set.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
The ZEISS CP.3 XD 28mm T2.1 is a prime cinema lens with a 28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of T2.1, built for full-frame coverage. Designed for cinema and video camera systems, it uses a PL mount — the professional standard for high-end cine production. The lens is strictly manual focus, with no autofocus or image stabilization, placing full creative and operational control in the hands of the camera team.
Weighing 880g, it provides a substantial but manageable build for rigged cinema setups. The 95mm front filter thread is compatible with a range of professional matte boxes and filter systems used in production environments. As a wide-angle prime, the 28mm focal length covers a broad field of view well-suited to interiors, environmental storytelling, and dynamic compositions.
The CP.3 XD designation reflects extended data functionality built into the lens. This is a purposeful, specification-driven tool for cinematographers working within structured production environments where manual precision is the standard.
Pros — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering for a wide-angle prime
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures compatibility with larger sensor cinema cameras
- ✓PL mount is the industry-standard cinema mount for professional productions
Cons — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus for run-and-gun or solo operator scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring gimbal or rig support for smooth handheld work
- ✗Single PL mount configuration limits use to PL-compatible cinema camera bodies
Videos — Zeiss 28mm T2.1
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