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The widest-ever Cine-Servo zoom has been revealed by Canon – the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1, which has an 11-55mm focal length. Weighing 3kg, it is also the lightest lens in Canon’s Cine-Servo line-up, ideal for handheld, gimbal, crane or wire cam shooting. A built-in 1.5x extender increases the reach on Super 35mm cameras and enables full-frame compatibility on larger- sensor cameras. The lens has Canon’s latest e-Xs V Digital Drive Unit for precise servo control, focus breathing correction and improved ergonomics, with USB-C connectivity. Its removable servo unit allows reconfiguration for broadcast or cinema use. Available in RF or PL mount, the CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 supports both Cooke /i and Zeiss eXtended Data in PL, while the RF version adds Dual Pixel CMOS AF as well as advanced distortion correction. WIDEST-EVER CINE-SERVO ZOOM LENS
HANDY CAM With an autofocus RF lens mounted, the new EOS C50 is a very compact all-in-one cinema powerhouse
WHY CANON’S 85MM IS YOUR NEXT DREAM BUY
If you spent years lusting after L-series Canon EF lenses – and then the newer RF-fit L-series glass – the latest VCM optics might change your mind. The L-series RF range is optically stunning, with superfast apertures and creamy bokeh, but can be pricey and heavy. And, crucially, they are designed primarily for stills shooters. Canon believes the way forward for video and hybrid shooters is the Voice Coil Motor line, which offers similar levels of optical performance but with huge benefits for filmmaking. These include a smaller size and weight, and consistent dimensions for easier
rigging. The zooms offer servo control direct from the camera body with an optional bolt-on drive unit. The latest addition to Canon’s 20, 24, 35 and 50mm lenses is the £1680/$1649 RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM, a portrait lens in a lighter, more versatile package. Under 100mm in length and only 636g, the RF 85mm is about half the size and weight of Canon’s RF 85mm f/1.2L USM. The lens offers an advanced optical design that combines UD and aspheric elements with Super Spectra and ASC coatings to ensure sharpness and control aberrations. The wide f/1.4 aperture gives portrait shooters smooth subject separation
and striking bokeh, enhanced by an 11-blade circular diaphragm. Canon’s VCM autofocus technology offers fast, silent and precise focusing, while also minimising focus breathing.
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