Canon U.S.A. Introduces Two Compact Lightweight Cinema Zoom Lenses For 4K and 2K Digi

[Rajan Kanagasabai]

New Precision-Matched Wide-Angle and Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Both EF and PL Mounts Enhance Canon's Cinema EOS System

The latest of these Canon products, two new compact and lightweight cinema zoom lenses available in both EF- and PL-mount versions, were first announced at NAB 2012 and have now been officially added to the Canon Cinema EOS product line.

Designated as the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S/SP wide-angle cinema zoom lens and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S/SP telephoto cinema zoom lens, both are engineered to deliver exceptional optical performance for the latest large-format single-sensor 4K and 2K digital cinematography cameras. Both lenses feature a compact, lightweight design to facilitate handheld and SteadicamTM shooting while also covering a wide range of focal lengths.

Pricing and Availability
The Canon CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S/SP wide-angle cinema zoom lens is expected to be available in January 2013 and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S/SP telephoto cinema zoom lens is expected to be available in November 2012, both for an estimated list price of $24,500 each.

More information and detailed specifications are available at :

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_...01e02480633cf0

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Canon is very seriously challenging the established camera makers as well as cinema lenses with these announcements. The prices though high, are cheaper when compared to other cinema lenses.

From a wildlife perspective, it would not always be possible to use these due to their higher weight and lack of IS apart from the cost. IS helps a lot during handholding, especially the IS of new generation lenses. Will do a separate article on that later.

Canon should get enough applause for the looks of these cine lenses. These are really mouth watering stuff.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi