Zeiss CP3-18 CP.3 18mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens

This Cinematic Large Format Prime Lens, the CP.3-18mm T2.9 from ZEISS is tailored for today’s cinema and beyond - with this model series available in the following mount options - MFT, Nikon F, PL, Sony E and Canon EF mount variants. Digital technologies have transformed traditional filmmaking and refashioned the market. New and innovative technologies in both production and post-production have paved the way for a more versatile, cost effective and advanced workflow. The ZEISS CP.3 family is the latest contribution from ZEISS to support creative and progressive filmmaking with an affordable, future-proof and premium quality lens set.

The ZEISS CP.3 lenses offer the perfect combination of high image quality and reliable usability. They exhibit the clean, crisp characteristics ZEISS is known for, together with an interchangeable mount system and full-frame coverage. The ZEISS CP.3 lenses feature advanced lens coatings, painted lens rims and special light traps within the barrel to eliminate unwelcome veiling glare and flares. The result is higher contrast, richer blacks and more saturated colors, enabling shooting in High Dynamic Range (HDR) modes with subtly nuanced differences in deep shadows and bright highlights in the same scene. With the ZEISS CP.3 lenses, there is a greater depth to the images than ever before.

And, if you're looking for a future-proof solution - ZEISS CP.3 lenses are equipped with an easy-to-operate, interchangeable mount system. It enables a quick change from the typical cine-style PL-mount to four other mount options (Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E or MFT). This proven feature offers tremendous flexibility and future-proof investment in today’s rapidly changing camera market.

ZEISS CP.3-18mm T2.9 Features:

• True cine look:
  • Clean and crisp ZEISS look which matches perfectly with other ZEISS cinema lenses
  • Color matching and covering full frame across the full range of focal lengths from 15 to 135 mm
  • Special lens coatings support high-dynamic range projects
• Ultimate cine ergonomics:
  • Standardized positioning of the focus rings and a consistent 95 mm front diameter allows for fast and easy changeover while on set
  • Extraordinarily smooth focus rotation even in extreme temperature conditions thanks to a new, sophisticated construction design
  • Consistent T-stops simplifies lighting on set and exposure compensations (T2.9 for 15 to 21 mm and T2.1 for 25 to 135 mm)
• Compactness redefined:
  • The compact and light-weight design is ideal for handheld, gimbal, drone and Steadicam applications
  • Consistent size and weight across most of the focal lengths enables quick change of lenses when used on drones and gimbals
  • The ultra-smooth focus rotation allows use of small focus motors

ZEISS CP.3-18mm T2.9 Specifications:

• Lens Type: CP.3-18mm T2.9 Compact Prime Lens
• Mount / Item #:
  • PL-mount: 2186-829 - (Feet Scale)
  • Canon EF-mount: 2186-840 - (Feet Scale)
  • Nikon F-mount: 2186-841 - (Feet Scale)
  • MFT-mount: 2186-842 - (Feet Scale)
  • Sony E-mount: 2186-843 - (Feet Scale)
• Aperture: T 2.9 to T 22
• Close Focus1: 12"
• Length2: 3.30"
• Front diameter: 3.7"
• Weight: 1.9 lbs
• Horizontal Angle of View:
  • Fullframe3: 89°
  • APS-H4: 80°
  • Super 355: 69°
  • Normal 356: 63°
  • APS-C7: 64°
  • MFT8: 51°
• NOTES:
  • 1) Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
  • 2) Front to PL mount flange
  • 3) Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“ x 0.94“)
  • 4) Horizontal angle of view for an APS-H camera (aspect ratio 1:1.81, dimensions 30.2 mm x 16.7 mm / 1.19“ x 0.66“)
  • 5) Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98“ x 0.74“)
  • 6) Horizontal angle of view for a Normal 35 Academy camera (aspect ratio 1:1.37, dimensions 22 mm x 16 mm / 0.87“ x 0.63“)
  • 7) Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera (aspect ratio 1:1.50, dimensions 22.3 mm x 14.9 mm / 0.88“ x 0.59“)
  • 8) Horizontal angle of view for a Micro 4/3 (MFT) camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 17.3 mm x 13 mm / 0.68“ x 0.51“)