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Zeiss CP.3 25mm T2.1 Compact Prime Lens (Nikon F Mount)

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Building on the success of the well-regarded CP.2 lenses, Zeiss's CP.3 Compact Prime Lenses offer the same full-frame sensor coverage and classic Zeiss look in an updated form factor and with improved mechanics and lens coatings. This 25mm Compact Prime lens is derived from the same classic optical formula as the preceding CP.2 variant and shares the same physical length as the 15, 18, 21, 28, 35, 50, and 85mm CP.3 lenses while maintaining identical focus and iris gear positioning with the entire set of CP.3 lenses, relative to the mount. All CP.3 lenses also share the same 95mm front diameter. Similar physical attributes across the lens line makes fitting lens accessories such as matte boxes, follow focuses, lens supports, and lens control motors easier and less time consuming.
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  • Covers Full-Frame Format
  • Nikon F Mount
  • T2.1 to T22 Aperture Range
  • Geared Focus and Iris Control Rings
  • Clickless Iris Ring
  • 14-Blade Iris
  • Classic Zeiss Image Rendering
  • Improved Ergonomics Over Last-Gen CP.2
  • New Lens Coatings for Enhanced Contrast
  • Lens Scale Marked in Feet 

Building on the success of the well-regarded CP.2 lenses, Zeiss's CP.3 Compact Prime Lenses offer the same full-frame sensor coverage and classic Zeiss look in an updated form factor and with improved mechanics and lens coatings. This 25mm Compact Prime lens is derived from the same classic optical formula as the preceding CP.2 variant and shares the same physical length as the 15, 18, 21, 28, 35, 50, and 85mm CP.3 lenses while maintaining identical focus and iris gear positioning with the entire set of CP.3 lenses, relative to the mount. All CP.3 lenses also share the same 95mm front diameter. Similar physical attributes across the lens line makes fitting lens accessories such as matte boxes, follow focuses, lens supports, and lens control motors easier and less time consuming. 

Another feature handed down from the preceding CP.2 lenses is the interchangeable mounts. This lens comes with a Nikon F mount installed. Though, if you wish to fit your CP.3 lens to a different camera, the lens mount can be swapped by the user for a separately available mount of a different kind. If you like the bokeh in your images to be round, even after stopping down, you will be pleased to know that the 14-bladed iris, made famous by the CP.2 lenses, has been retained.

Note: While the CP.3 lenses are designed for a degree of user-serviceability regarding the mount, for ideal performance and calibration, B&H recommends that mount swaps and other lens adjustments be done by a trained lens technician at a service center.

Signature Zeiss Look
Zeiss lenses are known for their clean and crisp image rendering. The CP.3 series of lenses is no different. This CP.3 lens will accurately color-match to other Zeiss cinema lenses inside and out of the CP.3 range. The CP.3 lenses feature improved lens coatings and anti-reflection masking over the CP.2 range for increased contrast and reduced flare, important for capturing content with the intent of an HDR-format release.
New Ergonomic Design
For enhanced ergonomics over the previous-generation CP.2 lenses, the CP.3 lens barrel has been reshaped to be more similar to the renowned Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses. This new shape is easier to handle, and takes up less physical space than the original Compact Prime design. An even weight distribution ensures that these lenses will be at home handheld, locked down on a tripod, or flown on a Steadicam or motorized gimbal.
Mount Nikon F
Focal Length 25mm
Aperture T2.1 to T22
Close Focus Distance 10" / 26 cm
Image Circle 43.2 mm
Focus Rotation 300°
Iris Blades 15
Front Lens Diameter 95 mm
Focus Scales Feet
Length 3.3" / 83.7 mm
Weight 1.8 lb / 0.82 kg

For all information on stock status, please read the following:

For IN STOCK items, quantity listed is for actual real-time stock.

If an item states "Contact Us For Availability", the item is not in stock at our West coast warehouse, but is likely IN STOCK at a manufacturers warehouse. These items can often ship within 1-4 business days, but not always. We supply the best delivery ETA upon contact, or automatically within 2-business days after placing an order.

PRE-ORDER means the product has not started shipping in normal quantities. The estimated delivery timeframe will be included on the product page if supplied by the manufacturer.

Items stating "New Item - Coming Soon" will have the release date if known, if not, you can contact the store to be added to an interest list for the product. This is the fastest way to secure your place in line on popular new products. Click here to go to our contact page.

If an item has a shipping timeframe listed, this is the typical time an item will ship to you after placing an order. Some items may have a longer time than posted due to factors such as manufacturer backorders. If you place an order with a shipping timeframe, we will contact you within 2-business days if the delivery timeline is likely to be significantly different from the timeframe estimate.

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