Zeiss's professional cinema prime — the CP.2 15mm in PL mount for film production.
The Zeiss CP.2 15mm T2.9 is a professional cinema prime from Zeiss's Compact Prime series. The CP.2 line provides cinema-grade Zeiss optics in a more affordable and compact package than the Master Prime series. At 15mm, it offers dramatic ultra-wide coverage for establishing shots, interiors, and creative cinematography. PL mount is the professional cinema standard.
Optical performance is excellent — Zeiss cinema-grade quality with superior sharpness, contrast, and colour rendering. The T2.9 rating is relatively fast for a cinema ultra-wide. Focus breathing is minimal. The CP.2 series provides consistent colour and rendering across the full focal length range for seamless intercutting in edited sequences.
PL mount — the professional cinema industry standard. The 114mm front diameter accepts standard cinema matte boxes. Weight is approximately 1,300 grams. Build quality is outstanding with full geared focus and iris rings, luminous markings, and precision German engineering. The CP.2 series offers interchangeable mounts on some versions.
Available on the used cinema equipment market at moderate prices — significantly less than new. Check all geared rings and optical elements. A genuine professional cinema prime from Zeiss — the name carries significant weight in the film industry. The CP.2 series is the most accessible path to Zeiss cinema glass.