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Zeiss Compact Zoom 28–80mm T2.9
Zoom - Spherical - Full Frame
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Cine Visuals rents the Zeiss Compact Zoom 28-80mm T2.9 from Los Angeles. This Zeiss Compact Zoom covers a 28-80mm range and serves as the central midrange option in the Compact Zoom family. Available for rental or sub-rental worldwide, with daily and weekly rental quotes available on request. Each lens is inspected and calibrated in-house before rental.
| Focal Length | 28-80mm |
| T-Stop | T2.9 |
| Close Focus | 2'8" / 0.81 m |
| Front Diameter | 95 mm |
| Weight | 5.50 lbs / 2.49 kg |
| Length | 7.70" / 195.58 mm |
| Type | Spherical |
| Format | Full Frame LF/VV |
| Lens Mount | PL |
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About the Zeiss Compact Zoom 28-80mm T2.9
The Zeiss Compact Zoom 28-80mm T2.9 sits at the core of the Compact Zoom series, covering many of the most frequently used focal lengths in cinematic production. Designed for Super 35 capture, it delivers a constant T2.9 aperture, balanced contrast, and consistent color reproduction throughout its range. This lens is often the primary workhorse on set, offering the flexibility to move between wider environmental shots and tighter, character-focused framing without interruption. Its versatility and reliability make it a central tool for cinematographers who need efficiency without compromising image quality.
What This Focal Length Is Built For
The 28-80mm range is built for versatility and everyday coverage. At the wider end, the lens offers a natural perspective that maintains environmental context without the distortion of ultra-wide lenses, making it useful for master shots and dialogue scenes. As it moves into the midrange, the perspective becomes neutral and immersive, well suited for coverage, over-the-shoulders, and character interaction. Moving toward 65mm and 80mm, the lens begins to introduce subtle compression, allowing for more focused framing and gentle subject isolation.
This makes the 28-80mm effective for portraits and emotional beats while still retaining a sense of space. It is particularly useful in fast-paced shooting environments, including handheld and documentary-style work, where minimizing lens changes is important. The ability to cover a wide range of scenarios makes the 28-80mm a dependable all-purpose option for both narrative and commercial production.
How It Fits Within the Zeiss Compact Zoom Family
Within the Zeiss Compact Zoom family, the 28-80mm acts as the central hub, bridging the gap between the wide 15-30mm and the telephoto 70-200mm. It overlaps with both lenses, giving productions flexibility in lens selection while maintaining visual continuity. This makes it the most commonly used lens in the series, often remaining on the camera for extended periods.
Its role is to handle the majority of standard coverage, while the wider and longer zooms step in for more specialized perspectives. With matching color and contrast characteristics across the lineup, transitions between lenses remain visually consistent, positioning the 28-80mm as the backbone of a complete Compact Zoom setup.
Technical Specs Table
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Close Focus (ft)
Close Focus (m)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
Length (in)
Length (mm)
Iris Blades
Image Circle
Front Filter
Rear Filter
Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)
Horizontal Angle of View (S35)
Focus Rotation
T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
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1'10"
0.56 m
5.70 lbs
2.59 kg
9.90"
251.46 mm
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T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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2'8"
0.81 m
5.50 lbs
2.49 kg
7.70"
195.58 mm
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T2.9
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
95 mm
PL
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5'
1.52 m
6.20 lbs
2.81 kg
9.80"
248.92 mm
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