ZEISS CP.3 XD 35mm T2.1 Cinema Lens
The Zeiss 35mm T2.1 is a 35mm 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 35mm T2.1 Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Zeiss 35mm T2.1
Key Features — Zeiss 35mm T2.1
ZEISS eXtended Data (XD): Outputs lens metadata including distortion and shading information per frame, enabling automated corrections in post-production workflows.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
35mm Prime Focal Length: A versatile standard perspective well-suited to narrative, documentary, and run-and-gun cinema shooting.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Allows confident shooting in low-light environments while delivering controlled depth of field for cinematic imagery.
Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers full-frame sensors without vignetting, keeping the lens relevant as productions adopt larger digital cinema platforms.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for professional follow focus rigs and repeatable focus pulls on set.
Lens Specifications — Zeiss 35mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
Description — Zeiss 35mm T2.1
The ZEISS CP.3 XD 35mm T2.1 Cinema Lens is a prime lens built for professional cinema use, offering a full-frame image circle through a PL Mount interface. With a maximum aperture of T2.1, it delivers reliable light-gathering capability across a wide range of shooting conditions. The 35mm focal length places it firmly in the standard range, making it one of the most versatile focal lengths in any cinema lens kit — suitable for interviews, environmental coverage, and narrative work alike.
Weighing in at 880g, the lens maintains a practical form factor for use on shoulder rigs, gimbals, and studio configurations. The 95mm filter thread at the front is consistent with other lenses in the CP.3 family, allowing shared matte box and accessory setups without adaptation. Focus is entirely manual, which is standard for cinema lenses intended for use with follow focus systems operated by a dedicated focus puller.
There is no image stabilization, so stable imagery depends on the support rig or camera platform in use.
Pros — Zeiss 35mm T2.1
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides coverage for large-sensor cinema cameras
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.1 offers solid low-light performance for a prime cinema lens
- ✓Standardized 95mm filter thread simplifies matte box and accessory integration
Cons — Zeiss 35mm T2.1
- ✗No image stabilization, so handheld or run-and-gun shooting requires additional rig support
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for operators who may need it in hybrid or documentary contexts
- ✗Single fixed focal length at 35mm limits versatility without a matched lens set