The ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom (CZ.2) is a professional-grade cinema lens designed for high-end digital cinematography. It bridges the gap between traditional still lenses and high-end cinema glass, offering full-frame coverage and a robust, cine-style build in a relatively lightweight form factor.
Key Features and Benefits
Parfocal Design: Ensures the lens stays in focus throughout the entire zoom range, a critical requirement for professional filmmaking.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers a large 36 x 24 mm image circle, making it compatible with Full Frame, VistaVision, and Super 35 sensors without vignetting.
Interchangeable Mount System: Features a versatile mount system (IMS) that allows users to switch between PL, EF, F, MFT, and E mounts to suit different camera bodies.
T2.9 Constant Aperture: Provides a consistent exposure and shallow depth of field across the entire focal range from 70mm to 200mm.
Cinema-Standard Housing: Equipped with 0.8 MOD geared rings for focus, iris, and zoom, allowing for seamless integration with follow-focus systems and motors.
ZEISS T Anti-Reflex Coating:* Minimizes flare and ghosting while ensuring high contrast and the iconic ZEISS “look” that matches other ZEISS cinema primes.
Precision Focus: Offers nearly 300 degrees of focus rotation for extremely accurate focus pulls and calibrated scales (available in feet or meters).
“Feel free to call or email and make your best offer.”
Cost: 7,000 $
Gaurav Gupta
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R-01-20-2025
Price research:
Owner suggests : ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom CZ.2 Lens (PL Mount)-1-Sale $8,000-Cost 7,000
Justcinemagear : 9,650 / Newlifecine: 13,400
AI says:
In the current second-hand market for professional cinematography gear, the average price for a Used ZEISS 70-200mm T2.9 Compact Zoom (CZ.2) typically ranges between $12,500 and $15,500 USD.
While the original retail price was approximately $21,945, the resale value varies based on condition, mount type, and included accessories. Below is a breakdown of the current market landscape:
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