Zeiss 28-80mm T2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens for EF Mount

The new Zeiss 28-80mm t/2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens with EF Mount is as versatile as it is powerful and incorporates features never seen before on a lens of this kind. It is handy, compact, ready for 4k and even offers full-frame coverage.

The compact size and light weight makes this zoom lens the ideal companion for even the most ambitious applications, including handheld, Steadicam and projects in confined spaces. And thanks to their robust, cine-style housing (which also allows for the use of a follow-focus system), their full-frame coverage and interchangeabale mounts, they will be reliable partners for years to come.



These Lenses feature an interchangeable lens mount. This version comes with an EF mount installed. Filmtools also offers the PL mount version.

• Interchangeable mount
• Full-frame coverage (36 x 24 mm)
• No focus shift over the zoom range
• Robust cine-style housing
• Circular shape of iris
• Great flare suppression
• Calibrated focus scales

Application

The size and weight of the Compact Zoom CZ.2 make the lens perfect. It makes the lens perfect for steadicam and handheld shots. In addition, small size and light weight ensure a very efficient shooting pace on the set.

Technical Data:

Compact Zoom CZ.2
Aperture range	T 2.9 to T 22
Focal range	28–80 mm
Close focus distance (1)	0.83 m  / 2’8”
Horizontal angle of view
Full-Frame (2)	25–66°
APS-H (3)	21–57°
Super 35 (4)	18–48°
Normal 35 (5)	16–43°
APS-C (6)	16–43°
MFT (7)	12–34°
Length (8)	196 mm / 7.72”
Front diameter	95 mm / 3.7”
Weight	2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs

1. Close focus distance is measured from the image plane
2. Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“ x 0.94“)
3. Horizontal angle of view for an APS-H camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.81, dimensions 30.2 mm x 16.7 mm / 1.19“ x 0.66“)
4. Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98“ x 0.74“)
5. Horizontal angle of view for a Normal 35 Academy camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.37, dimensions 22 mm x 16 mm / 0.87“ x 0.63“)
6. Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.50, dimensions 22.3 mm x 14.9 mm / 0.88“ x 0.59“)
7. Horizontal angle of view for a Micro 4/3 (MFT) camera aperture (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 17.3 mm x 13 mm / 0.68“ x 0.51“)
8. Front to PL mount flange