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ZEISS CP.3 XD 135mm T2.1 PL Mount Cine Lens - Metric

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ZEISS CP.3 XD 135mm T2.1 PL Mount Cine Lens - Metric

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Zeiss Compact Prime CP.3 XD 135mm 2.1 PL Mount Cine Lens - Metric Summary

  • World-renowned Zeiss optics
  • Compact Prime lens with interchangeable mount system
  • 135mm focal length
  • Aperture range T2.1 - T22
  • Minimum focus distance of 1m
  • Measures 126.5 x 95mm
  • Weighs 1.15kg

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 XD version features innovative and ground-breaking lens data technology to speed-up and simplify the workflow on set and in post-production. Zeiss eXtended Data is a unique technology which is based on the /i Technology and provides information about the lens' distortion and shading characteristics in real time. With CP.3 XD lenses, even small productions on a limited budget gain access to the advanced techniques common in state-of-the-art, big budget films, commercials and television shows.

Zeiss Compact Prime CP.3 XD Lenses in Detail

True cine look

Ranging from 15mm to 135mm, the ten focal lengths available in the Zeiss Compact Prime CP.3 or CP.3 XD series cover all applications from wide-angle to telephoto. 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, rcher blacks and more saturated colours.

  • Clean and crisp Zeiss look which matches perfectly with other Zeiss cinema lenses
  • Colour 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

The Zeiss CP.3 lenses are a professional toolset that simplifies your work on set. They are easy to handle, allow for fast changeover of equipment and give you great creative freedom to make your ideas come to life.

  • Standardised 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 enables you to use different stabilising systems and to have a compact camera setup that is ideal for shooting in narrow spaces and for capturing dynamic shots.

  • 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 eXtended Data technology

The Zeiss eXtended Data technology adds new opportunities to simplify and increase the accuracy of the image capture and processing workflow. Zeiss eXtended Data unifies two data sets: key lens data based on the open /i Technology standard and supported by a wide range of cameras and accessories, plus Zeiss specific lens data that contains precise lens characteristics.

  • A unique technology that provides information about the lens' distortion and shading characteristics in real time to speed-up the workflow on set and in post-production
  • Lens settings are digitally captured on every frame, avoiding the need to manually record the lens settings for every shot
  • Documentation of the lens' characteristics enhances creativity by allowing more complex shots to be handled in post-production

Visual effects specialist, producer and director Scott E. Anderson had a chance to test the Zeiss Compact Primes CP.3 XD lenses for the first time. This reel will walk you through the different steps in creating a visual effects piece on a budget using Zeiss eXtended Data. The Zeiss eXtended Data is a unique technology which is based on the /i Technology and provides information about the lens' distortion and shading characteristics in real time. With the Zeiss CP.3 XD lenses, even small productions on a limited budget gain access to the advanced techniques common in state-of-the-art, big budget films, commercials and television shows.

While on set, the Zeiss eXtended Data feature enables members of the crew to monitor lens settings in real-time, pre-visualise modified images and to use new, automated search functions within data wrangling. In post-production, Zeiss eXtended Data offers numerous benefits such as image fine-tuning, editing and colour grading, visual effects, virtual and augmented reality, multi-cam live productions, projection or 3-D imaging. An additional plug-in provided by Zeiss allows an easy implementation of Zeiss eXtended Data in a number of leading software tools.

Zeiss eXtended Data reduces workflow costs and facilitates the exchange of lens information between the production and post-production departments. Zeiss eXtended Data unifies two data sets:

Key lens data:

The Zeiss eXtended Data technology is based on the open /i Technology and is supported by a wide range of cameras and accessories. Key lens data provides frame-accurate information about:

  • Lens name, type and focal length
  • Calibrated focusing distance
  • Calibrated T-stop value
  • Depth-of-field data in real time and hyperfocal distance
  • Horizontal field-of-view
  • Entrance pupil position

Zeiss specific lens data:

The Zeiss CP.3 XD lenses enable trailblazing, one-click correction of images, never before possible in motion picture workflow. Zeiss specific lens data provides frame accurate information about:

  • Lens distortion characteristics based on the focal point
  • Lens shading characteristics based on the focal point and effective T-stop

eXtended Data today and beyond

CP.3 XD lenses house encoder chips to deliver Zeiss eXtended Data, currently assigned to two data sets:

  • Key lens data (focal length, focus distance and iris position) based on the /i Technology, which is supported by a wide range of existing equipment.
  • Zeiss specific lens data, which contains precise information about distortion and shading

The Zeiss eXtended Data technology is planned to be expanded in future to offer additional features. Therefore Zeiss will offer lens firmware upgrades.

Lens characteristics can be applied and previewed on set using Pomfort LiveGrade Pro. To apply recorded lens characteristics in post-production Zeiss provides an OFX-plug-in. Initially the plug-in works with the grading software Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve. Support for other grading, editing and compositing software will be available in future.

Benefits of eXtended Data

A professional toolset offering many benefits; connecting production and post-production workflows. No matter the size of the production or the number of people on the team, the Zeiss CP.3 XD lenses benefit large teams or solo-operations. Zeiss eXtended Data technology will accelerate the workflow and facilitates the collaboration between the production and post-production departments.

On Set:

Camera Operator / Camera Assistants

  • Real-time display of T-stop, focus distance and depth-of-field supported on lens control systems, cameras and monitors
  • Automatic detection of the lens, which enables the focus scale without calibration on a lens control system

Script Continuity

  • Lens settings can be viewed at a glance on a monitor for continuity log sheets or transferred wirelessly to supported device apps

Data Wrangler / Digital Imaging Technician

  • Classification and search functions for specific shots (e.g. correct lens settings for a re-shoot)
  • Automatic options for quality check procedure (e.g. pre-selection of critical shots for visual check in real-time)
  • Statistical analysis of lenses used in the production and the lens' settings
  • Lens settings can be viewed at a glance on a monitor for continuity log sheets or transferred wirelessly to supported device apps

Director of Photography

  • Lens settings at a glance on monitor or viewfinder
  • Defining the final look by previsualising colour grading, shading and distortion and transferring it to post-production.

Video Engineer

  • Pre-visualization of corrected images in live grading or VFX previews (e.g. live-key)
  • Distortion corrected pre-visualization of CGI Live-Rendering

Post-production:

Editing

  • Classification and search functions for specific shots
  • Automated image correction speeds up the process of image optimization

Dailies

  • Quick supply of dailies to head-of departments due to automated image pre-correction and faster sorting options
  • Lens settings can be viewed at a glance on a monitor for continuity log sheets or transferred wirelessly to supported device apps

Visual Effects

  • Removing or adding distortion for stitching and CGI integration
  • Removing or adding shading while matching shots
  • Key lens data for Match Moving, calculation of defocus and bokeh with CGI integration, stitching, manipulation of motion blur
  • Lens settings can be viewed at a glance on a monitor for continuity log sheets or transferred wirelessly to supported device apps

Colour Grading

  • Automated image correction accelerates the colour grading process and saves valuable time for more intense fine-tuning

Virtual Reality Productions

  • Stitching and matching of multiple images

Augmented Reality Productions

  • Corrections for CGI integration

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Condition guide

Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.

  • Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
  • Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
    • Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
    • Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
  • Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes  with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
    • Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
    • Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
  • Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
    • Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
    • Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
  • Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
    • Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
    • Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.

*All of our used items are listed with the accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint of purchase.

Used team

Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty

This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.

So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!

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