Zeiss now shipping Compact Prime CP.2 F & MFT lenses

By PR admin | Published: March 23, 2011

zeiss shipping Compact Prime CP.2 lenses F MFT Zeiss now shipping Compact Prime CP.2 F & MFT lenses

Zeiss today posted on their Twitter account that shipment of the Compact Prime CP.2 F & MFT lenses will start this week. The CP.2 product line was introduced in September of 2010. The different lens versions cost between $3,900 and $ $4,900. More info from zeiss.com:

  • Interchangeable mount allows a mix of HDSLR systems with traditional cine cameras
  • Full-frame coverage (24 x 36mm ) for focal lengths 21 to 100 mm, including a 50 mm macro lens
  • Common aperture of T2.1 for the standard lens set
  • No need for adapter solutions anymore
  • Four different mounts available (PL, EF, F and MFT mount)
  • High stability due to support bracket, which is included for additional lens stability
  • Sweet spot effect with APS-C sensors

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  1. Zeiss introduces Compact Prime CP.2 lenses with MFT and E mounts
  2. Carl Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 lenses available for PL-, EF-, F-mount, Micro 4/3 and A-mount
  3. Zeiss rumors (Canon mount lenses)
  4. Carl Zeiss: “We will present new lenses and, for the first time, accessories at Photokina”
  5. Zeiss not happy about babyPrimes lenses

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7 Comments

  1. genotypewriter
    Posted March 23, 2011 at 11:41 pm | Permalink

    I once used the CP.2 85 T2.1 on a 5D2. Very nice lens with good resolution. But I wasn’t expecting any less from a $5000 something manual focus T2 lens (that’s probably f/2 at best).

    Most if not all CP.2 lenses seem to be the ZF/ZE/ZK line lenses in larger barrels and T-stop ratings with their f-numbers hidden.

    GTW

    • dasdas
      Posted March 24, 2011 at 7:30 am | Permalink

      it is not hidden. T stops are more real then fstops.
      you can have f2 and still slower then T2, especially modern complex lenses…

  2. camaman
    Posted March 24, 2011 at 7:03 am | Permalink

    1.5KG in a lens that is only 13cm long!? How dd they manage that?
    Solid gold!?

    • dasdas
      Posted March 24, 2011 at 7:28 am | Permalink

      thick and dense (therefor high res) glass, solid metal.
      pure awesomeness

  3. arrirri
    Posted March 26, 2011 at 6:32 pm | Permalink

    Im buying a 28mm pl lens and wonder if to go with the new CP.2 28mm 2.1 for $4500 or a older slightly used Zeiss 28mm standard prime 2.1 for the same price. The older is smaller in size but about the same weight. Other pros/cons?
    thanks

  4. LASZLO BARANYAI
    Posted March 28, 2011 at 4:43 am | Permalink

    Those lenses are actually not Zeiss made. They licensed the design of they still photography lenses to Cosina, who manufactures the Compact 2 series. Still a pretty good set of lenses, perfect for HD and film cameras.

  5. Brad
    Posted March 28, 2011 at 7:37 pm | Permalink

    Just for curiosity how much more performance does a 5K zeiss lens provide compared to say a top of the line Nikon lens i.e 85mm 1.4 or the like?