Zeiss Contax CineMod Set – 21, 28, 35, 50, 85mm

The Zeiss Contax CineMod Set is a five-lens collection of classic Zeiss Contax primes covering 21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm. Cine modded for professional camera setups and supplied in Canon EF mount, it’s a versatile set for short films, documentaries, commercials and other productions looking for the distinctive character of classic Zeiss glass.

The Contax lenses are popular with filmmakers for good reason. They have a recognisable look that’s slightly different from the ultra-clean rendering of many modern cinema lenses, while still producing sharp, detailed images. There’s plenty of character to the image, particularly when shooting wide open, which makes them a popular choice when you’re looking for something a little less clinical from a modern digital camera.

Having the lenses CineModded makes them much more practical for professional filmmaking. The manual focus is geared for use with follow focus systems, giving the camera operator or focus puller precise mechanical control rather than relying on electronic autofocus. Having a matched set also means you can move between focal lengths while maintaining a consistent style and handling.

The lenses are supplied in Canon EF mount, so they can be mounted directly onto compatible Canon cameras, but are also particularly useful with Sony cinema cameras such as the FX3 and FX6, where a simple EF-to-E mount adapter allows the same lenses to be used without needing a dedicated Sony version of the set.

As fully manual lenses, they don’t offer the autofocus features of modern Sony G Master or Canon RF lenses, but that’s often exactly why they’re chosen for filmmaking. The mechanical focus gives you predictable, repeatable control and works naturally with professional follow focus systems.

For filmmakers looking for a set of classic Zeiss primes with a distinctive look and professional cinema handling, the Zeiss Contax CineMod Set offers a very practical range of focal lengths, available to hire as a 5-lens set: 21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm. Contact us is you’d like a full package along with EF-to-E adapters, follow focus systems, matte boxes and other accessories to make your shoot run smoothly.