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ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens (E Mount)

BH #ZECZ2T29725F • MFR #1984-159
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ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens (E Mount)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame Coverage (36 x 24 mm)
  • No Focus Shift Over the Zoom Range
  • Robust Cine-Style Housing
  • Calibrated Focus Scales
The ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens with E Mount is a telephoto zoom lens that is optimized for motion picture production. The lens offers full-frame (36 x 24 mm) coverage and exhibits no focus shift over the zoom range. The cine-style housing features calibrated focus scales and industry standard gearing for focus, iris and zoom. At 9.84" long and with a weight of 6.2 lb, the 70-200mm is relatively compact and lightweight, which makes it ideal for handheld and Steadicam applications.
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ZEISS CZ.2 70-200mm T2.9 (ft) Overview

The ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens with E Mount is a telephoto zoom lens that is optimized for motion picture production. The lens offers full-frame (36 x 24 mm) coverage and exhibits no focus shift over the zoom range. The cine-style housing features calibrated focus scales and industry standard gearing for focus, iris and zoom. At 9.84" long and with a weight of 6.2 lb, the 70-200mm is relatively compact and lightweight, which makes it ideal for handheld and Steadicam applications.

ZEISS Compact Zooms utilize T* anti-reflex coating and internal light traps to suppress flare, and a circular iris renders attractive bokeh. Interchangeable lens mounts are available in PL, Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro 4/3, and Sony E, which means that users are not locked into a single camera system. A range of mounting options and 4K-ready optics make the 70-200mm Compact Zoom a virtually "future proof" lens.

Full-frame coverage (36 x 24 mm)
No focus shift over the zoom range
Robust cine-style housing and calibrated focus scales
T* anti-reflex coating and internal light traps suppress flare
Circular shape of iris
Interchangeable lens mounts
Imperial measurements

ZEISS CZ.2 70-200mm T2.9 (ft) Specs

Focal Length
70 to 200mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.9
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Focus Scales
Imperial
Minimum Focus Distance
From : 5' / 1.5 m
Image Stabilization
No
Weight
6.2 lb / 2.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.85 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.4 x 12.5 x 12.3"

ZEISS CZ.2 70-200mm T2.9 (ft) Reviews

Amazing Glass, great form factor

By Kiliwa
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2014-03-24

Extremely lightweight and completely another type of beast if comparing with either Nikon or Canon plastic lenses. Interchangeable mount makes it a really cool lens for many situations. In PL version, you can also add a 2x Extender and get a 140-400mm with still a extremely good quality and very useful for wildlife as well as other appplications. Mount is very solid and weight helps to move quickly as well. Wether you want to shoot a film, a comercial, a concert or music video, having this lens will open you to a whole new world of possibilities due to its characteristics. The quality of this lens surpassed my expectations honestly but since it is not a rehoused still lens, but a whole new cinema lens design it makes sense. Many grumpy cinematographers would still say this is neither a DSLR lens nor a High End cinema lens, but I can tell you this lens is up to compete with bigger and more expensive lenses anytime for a much lower price, which still is not low but worth each penny.

Zeiss Quality at a competive price

By michael p.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-10-18

Perfect zoom range starting at 70mm. Will be perfect for 4k applications as well. Excellent image quality and color balance. But you expect that from a Zeiss lens

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Why is this lens 19000.00 in comparison to Sonys native lens of the same mm?
Asked by: Jennifer D.
Performance. That is what you are paying for. This is a Zeiss zoom, the finest in the world. With it you get unbelievable sharpness, flatness, lack of distortion, no vignetting, no breathing during focus, all in a rugged body that will work all day forever in the most demanding conditions for James Cameron. You do not want less than the absolute best in the world in such a camera situation. Think of your Ford Focus then think of a Formula 1 race car and you will start to see the difference in purpose and why the cost differential.
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Can I use Canon TC TELECONVERTER iii (1.4 or 2x ...

Can I use Canon TC TELECONVERTER iii (1.4 or 2x )or Sigma 1401 TC for EF lenses with the Zeiss 70-200 EF mount ?
Asked by: Joel
The Canon Extender EF 1.4X III and Canon Extender EF 2X III have only been tested and confirmed to work with Canon EF L-series lenses, we can not say if those adapters would work with the ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens (EF Mount). The Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon EF, like the Canon adapters, has only been tested and confirmed to work with with select Sigma lenses.
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question

I'm interested in the PL version of this lens. Does the interchangeable lens mount option mean there is an EF mount to use with 5D?
Asked by: Peter
Zeiss has made the CZ.2 zoom lenses adaptable to other mounts. Zeiss lists these mounts as available. Please contact us so that we may order the mount for you.Available mounts. PL, EF, MFT, F, E.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Iam planning to buy this Zeiss CZ2 70-200 my pl mount for shooting my feature film on my Red epic dragon and the black magic Ursa mini pro4.6 camera,I have already canon cn - e 145-60 mm t/ 2.6 pl lens,My doubt is how is the picture quality of this lens like boketh,breathing,sharpness,colour retention,chromatic abration,distortion exetra is it better than cp2/3 lens,iin par with ultra prime,fuginon cabrio zoom like 19-90 t/2.9 or 85-300 t/2.9-4 lenses,I know it is a full frame lens,so there Will be change in angle of view when used on super 35 sensor,-asok
Asked by: Anonymous
The ZEISS Compact Zoom lenses are high-end cine zooms which are designed as companions for the UltraPrime and MasterPrime lenses. They offer similar color rendition and contrast, with the added benefit of having full-frame coverage. This means on super 35 sensors, you are imaging within the 'sweet spot' of the lens. Regarding the angle of view on different sensor sizes, please review the technical specs at: <a href= http://www.zeiss.com/cine. target= _blank >www.zeiss.com/cine.</a>
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Date published: 2018-08-28

question

How does Zeiss Compact lenses compare to the CP.2 lenses? Pros, Cons etc...
Asked by: Aiden
The ZEISS CZ.2 cine zoom lenses are designed to be companions for all ZEISS cine primes including the ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime and Ultra Prime, in addition to the Compact Prime CP.2. The lenses are color matched to each other and will provide similar image performance in terms of contrast and resolution.
Answered by: ZEISS Zeiss Expert
Date published: 2020-05-17
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