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).
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Update March 25th 2026:
Cost updated by Seller from USD $7,000 to USD $5,500.
Sell Price updated from USD $9,550 FOB to USD $7,000 FOB.
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Cost: 7,000 $
Gaurav Gupta
gaurav.gupta@futureworks.in
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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