Canon has just released its first full-frame cinema zoom lenses: the CN-E20-50mm T.2.4 L F/FP and CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F/FP. Both lenses feature a constant T2.4 aperture and cover most of the focal lengths frequently used. They are available in Canon EF or PL lens mounts and have 0.8mm pitch gears for focus, zoom, and aperture controls. Let’s take a closer look at these! The Canon CN-E lineup is the company’s cinema lenses lineup, launched in 2011. Over the years, Canon introduced the Sumire CN-E primes, the high-end Canon CN-E15.5-47mm & 30-105mm T2.8 zoom lenses, and the more affordable CN-E18-80mm & 70-200mm T4.4 L IS. While the Canon CN-E and Sumire CN-E prime lenses cover full-frame sensors, the cinema zooms were limited to Super35 covering “only.” With the release of the new Canon CN-E20-50mm and CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F/FP, you now have options to shoot full-frame using Canon cinema zooms. Image credit: Canon Canon CN-E20-50mm & CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F/FP features The Canon CN-E20-50mm and CN-E45-135mm T2.4 L F/FP are the company’s first full-frame cine-zoom lenses. Both lenses have a constant T2.4 aperture across the entire zoom range. With only two lenses, you can go from 20mm to 135mm, which should cover most of your needs. According to the company, “the two cine-zoom lenses also inherit the same subtle, warm color tone synonymous with Canon’s full range of Cinema lenses.” In other words, it means that they should mix and match with the CN-E primes easily. The Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 12 April, 2022