The Carl Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 Lens Kit represents a gold standard for professional cinematography, featured in the Unicorn Films rental lineup. Each lens in the kit is crafted for full-frame coverage and superior low-light handling with fast T-stop ratings, making them suitable for feature films, commercials, music videos, and high-level corporate projects. The CP.2 series is recognized for wide compatibility, offering both EF and E-mount options so you can confidently integrate them on Canon, Sony, RED, and Blackmagic cameras.
Key advantages include smooth manual focus with a large rotation angle, no noticeable focus breathing during rack focus pulls, and a unified front diameter for fast matte box and filter changes. Advanced Zeiss optics deliver outstanding sharpness, minimal distortion, excellent color rendition, and controlled flare, while a robust all-metal housing ensures field reliability. The 14-blade iris produces round, soft bokeh and attractive background blur ideal for cinematic storytelling.
Each rental kit from Unicorn Films is supplied in a hard case with individual lens covers, ensuring travel-ready protection and fast setup on set.
Rent the Carl Zeiss CP.2 Lens Kit from Unicorn Films to give your next production the color fidelity, sharpness, and premium mechanical feel trusted on major sets worldwide.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Lengths | 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm (kit may vary) | All bases covered from wide to telephoto |
| Maximum Apertures | T1.5 (Super Speed), T2.1, T2.9 (longest) | Low-light shooting, shallow depth, cinematic separation |
| Mount Options | EF, PL, E-mount, Micro Four Thirds | Universal compatibility with leading cameras |
| Lens Coverage | Full-frame (36x24mm) | Works on all modern cinema and DSLR sensors |
| Iris Design | 14-blade aperture | Circular, smooth bokeh, natural highlights |
| Focus Throw | 300 degrees | Precise, repeatable focus pulls, professional gear pitch |
| Front Diameter | 114 mm standard | Unified size for follow focus, matte box workflow |
| Build Material | All-metal, robust Art-series construction | Reliability for intensive rental and travel |
| Included Rental Accessories | Hard case, front/rear caps, plus cleaning kit | Ready for secure, organized production use |
Super Speed types offer T1.5 maximum aperture, enabling shooting in very low light, higher frame rates, and extra shallow depth of field useful for drama, commercial, or music video work where lighting control or bokeh shaping is critical.
Each lens can be swapped between EF, E, PL, or Micro Four Thirds mounts via Zeiss’s quick-change rear mount design. This guarantees full coverage and mechanical accuracy on almost any pro camera system without additional adapters.
Zeiss CP.2 primes produce neutral contrast with subtle micro-contrast and color separation, making them ideal for editors seeking a “clean canvas” in post. They minimize color shift and aberration, saving time on correction and matching across cuts.
Unifying gear placement, precise throw, and durable mechanics make critical focus and iris adjustments intuitive for ACs and DPs, while the sharp, flare-resistant optics ensure faces, products, or scenes retain character and clarity in any location.
Their relatively lightweight yet robust bodies make them easier to balance on gimbals or Steadicam than classic cine glass. Consistent barrel length and diameter mean less re-balancing and easier swaps without changing the rig setup.
