Used Zeiss CP.3 XD 85mm T2.1 for Sale — From £445

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Zeiss's smart cinema portrait prime — the CP.3 XD 85mm with lens metadata for professional production.

The Zeiss CP.3 XD 85mm T2.1 is a professional cinema portrait prime from Zeiss's third-generation Compact Prime series with the XD (eXtended Data) metadata system. The XD technology records lens distortion and shading data for each frame, enabling automatic correction in post-production — a revolutionary workflow improvement for professional cinema.

Optical performance is outstanding Zeiss CP.3 quality. Sharpness is excellent from T2.1. The 85mm is the classic cinema portrait focal length for close-ups and dialogue. The XD metadata system records lens-specific optical data alongside each frame, enabling software like CineCam or Pomfort to automatically correct distortion and vignetting in real-time or post.

PL mount with interchangeable mount capability. Full-frame coverage. 95mm front diameter matching the CP.3 set. Weight is approximately 1,100 grams. Build quality is outstanding Zeiss precision with the CP.3 improvements — better coatings, reduced breathing, and the XD metadata electronics. The XD system requires compatible recording equipment.

Available on the used cinema market. Check XD electronics, geared rings, and mount interchange. The XD metadata adds significant production value — automatic lens correction saves hours in post. The CP.3 XD represents the current pinnacle of accessible Zeiss cinema primes with smart metadata capability.