Zeiss CP2's vs Canon L Glass...

[GaryinCalifornia]

Heard that the EF cine primes are still listed at 7k each... was hoping that the rumor of a less expensive L lens like the CP2's was coming...

But that doesn't seem to be the case...

So still L's would be cheaper in the long run (thinking of a set of 5)... but wondering if the extra cost of going with the CP2's isn't a bad idea after all.

Already in a cine mode.. no selling the L's when the EF primes did come out... plus ony 3 for now anyway...

Wonder if anyone else has thought about doing the same...

 

[robmneilson]

I've used the CP2's a couple times and while it's nice that they are cine lenses, I wasn't too impressed with their image quality. I would maybe hold off and see what's coming down the pipe.

 

[Shipsides]

I like the quality of L glass from Canon, they flare in all the right places. Zeiss glass has a much sharper and higher contrast value. They have very different looks to say the least, so I really think that should be part of your consideration. CP.2 lenses are more verisitle because they can change mounts, so they'll last longer and hold value longer. My two cents.

Andy

 

[Erik Naso]

I think Zeiss is coming out with yet another version of the CP.2 that is lower in price. I saw this on a video clip from NAB last year. Cant find it sorry.