Zeiss Compact Prime CP.3, Compact Prime CP.3 XD Instruction Manual

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD

Mount Change Instructions

Table of Contents

Introduction	3
Explanation of Symbols	3
Overview	4
Delivery Contents of a ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD	4
Technical Data	5

Changing the Mount of a ZEISS CP.3	6
Detaching a Mount	6
Attaching a Mount	10

Adjusting a ZEISS CP.3 to
Your Digital Camera	15
Testing the Sharpness	16
Correcting the Flange Focal Distance	19

Appendix	21
Color Code of the Shims	21
Shimming Table	21
Mount Change Accessories	22
Glossary	23

Introduction

In this manual you learn how to change the mount of a ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 eXtended Data (abbreviation: ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD) and how to match it to a digital camera. In order to explain the procedure, this manual uses a ZEISS CP.3 XD lens, which is scaled in feet with PL mount.

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Proceed in the same sequences to switch from or to any other mount that is available for the ZEISS CP.3 or CP.3 XD (Canon1 EF, Nikon2 F, Sony3 E,MFT and LPL).

Please note that in this instructions the term “CP.3” always refers to both versions: CP.3 and CP.3 XD.

Explanation of Symbols

The information symbol indicates additional information, which is useful for the context.

The skip symbol indicates that under certain circumstances you can skip certain steps.

The result symbol indicates information about the obtained result of a step.

The warning symbol indicates dangerous situations and actions, which might impair the functionality of the product, damage the product or hurt the user.

Overview			8	groove of the lens
			9	eXtended Data interface (CP.3
	1	front lens		XD only)
	2	focus ring	10	electrical interface (CP.3 XD
	3	focus and aperture index mark		only)
			11
	4	aperture ring		rear lens
			12
	5	lens foot		shims
			13
	6	lens barrel		mount including the black inner
				ring
	7	small screw
			14	T6 screws

1Canon is a trademark or registered trademark of Canon Inc. and/or other members of the Canon Group.

2Nikon is a registered trademark of Nikon Corporation

3Sony and E-mount are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation

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Delivery Contents of a ZEISS CP.3 and CP.3 XD

•1x ZEISS CP.3 or CP.3 XD

•1x Front cap

•1x Rear cap

•1x Focus lever

•3x Lens support riser 3/8”

Technical Data

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD lenses

Aperture Close	Length2	Front	Weight3	Horizontal Angle of View
Focus1		diameter
				Full-	APS-H5 Super	Normal APS-C8	MFT9
				Frame4	356	357 8

1Close focus distance is measured from the image plane

2Front to PL mount flange

3The specified weight refers to the ZEISS CP.3 standard lenses. The ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses weigh about 0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs more.

4Horizontal angle of view for a full-frame camera (aspect ratio 1:1.5, dimensions 36 mm x 24 mm / 1.42“ x 0.94“)

5Horizontal angle of view for an APS-H camera (aspect ratio 1:1.81, dimensions 30.2 mm x 16.7 mm / 1.19“ x 0.66“)

6Horizontal angle of view for an ANSI Super 35 Silent camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 24.9 mm x 18.7 mm / 0.98“ x 0.74“)

7Horizontal angle of view for a Normal 35 Academy camera (aspect ratio 1:1.37, dimensions 22 mm x 16 mm / 0.87“ x 0.63“)

8Horizontal angle of view for an APS-C camera (aspect ratio 1:1.50, dimensions 22.3 mm x 14.9 mm / 0.88“ x 0.59“)

9Horizontal angle of view for a Micro 4/3 (MFT) camera (aspect ratio 1:1.33, dimensions 17.3 mm x 13 mm / 0.68“ x 0.51“) 10 CF: Close focus capability

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CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.9 to	0.3 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.87 kg	100°	90°	79°	73°	73°	60°
15 mm	T 22	12”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.9 lbs
T2.9
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T2.9 to	0.3 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.86 kg	89°	80°	69°	63°	64°	51°
18 mm	T22	12”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.9 lbs
T2.9
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.9 to	0.24 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.82 kg	81°	71°	61°	55°	56°	45°
21 mm	T 22	10”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.8 lbs
T2.9
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.1 to	0.26 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.82 kg	72°	62°	53°	47°	48°	38°
25 mm	T 22	10”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.8 lbs
T2.1
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.1 to	0.24 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.84 kg	65°	57°	48°	43°	43°	34°
28 mm	T 22	10”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.9 lbs
T2.1
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.1 to	0.3 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.80 kg	54°	47°	39°	35°	35°	28°
35 mm	T 22	12”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.8 lbs
T2.1
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.1 to	0.45 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.77 kg	40°	34°	28°	25°	25°	20°
50 mm	T 22	18”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.7 lbs
T2.1
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.1 to	1 m	83.7 mm	95 mm	0.88 kg	24°	20°	17°	15°	15°	12°
85 mm	T 22	3’3”	3.30”	3,7’’	1.9 lbs
T2.1
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.1 to	0.7 m	126.5 mm 95 mm		1.01 kg	20°	17°	14°	13°	13°	10°
100 mm CF10	T 22	2’6”	4.98”	3,7’’	2.2 lbs
T2.1
CP.3 & CP.3 XD	T 2.1 to	1 m	126.5 mm 95 mm		1.15 kg	15°	13°	11°	9°	9°	7°
135 mm	T 22	3’3”	4.98”	3,7’’	2.5 lbs
T2.1

Changing the Mount of a ZEISS CP.3 Lens

In this chapter you learn how to change the mount of a ZEISS CP.3. The procedure consist of two parts which are both mandatory to successfully change a mount. You learn how to detach the currently attached mount and how to attach a different mount. To make sure the ZEISS CP.3 works properly, additionally complete the subsequent procedure: Adjusting a ZEISS CP.3 to your Digital Camera.

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Detaching a Mount

You need

ZEISS CP.3

ZEISS T6 torx wrench with a torque of 0.4 Nm alternatively: regular

T6 torx wrench with a torque of 0.4 Nm ZEISS Interchangeable

Mount Set for ZEISS CP.3

The use of tools offered by ZEISS is highly recommended. You can purchase these tools directly from ZEISS or your trusted ZEISS dealer. See Mount Change Accessories

Requirements

Ensure that your working space is flat and leveled, in order to prevent the lens from tilting and falling over. Ensure that the environment is clean and free from dust so that no dust particles enter the ZEISS CP.3. Ensure that the front lens cap sits on your ZEISS CP.3, in order to avoid scratches.

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1. Place your ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 on a flat surface with the mount facing up and the serial number facing away from you.

The serial number is located at the side of the lens foot. The serial number varies.

You can now see the mount.

3. With a T6 torx wrench remove the eight torx screws of the mount.

The black inner ring is securely fastened to the mount at the ZEISS factory and does not need to be removed. This also applies to the electrical interface.

The mount is now loose.

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2. Remove the rear lens cap.

4. Carefully detach the mount from your ZEISS CP.3.

If you are changing from a PL mount, you can directly see the shims.

If you are changing from any other mount than a PL mount, you can now see the black adapter ring.

The shape and height of the black adapter ring varies according to the different mounts.

The black adapter ring is now loose.

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If you are changing from a PL mount, skip step 6 and 7, since the PL mount doesn´t have an adapter ring.

5. With a T6 torque wrench remove the torx screws of the black adapter ring.

6. Detach the black adapter ring from your ZEISS CP.3.

When detaching the mount for the first time, do not remove the shims. Never remove the small screw in the groove of the lens.

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shims

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small screw in the groove of the lens

Now you see the shim(s) and a small screw in the groove of the lens barrel. You have now successfully detached the mount.

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Screws required in order to attach an interchangeable mount

	PL	LPL	LPL Spacer	EF	EF Spacer	E	E Spacer
Compact Prime 3	M2x8	M2x8	M2x8	M2x8	M2x8 or	M2x8	M2x10
					M2x10

EF-Mount Spacer

E-Mount Spacer

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