Canon just announced the release of Sumire – a new series of seven PL mount cinema prime lenses. Canon Sumire set Canon just announced a new series of prime lenses and we were lucky enough to put our hands on the Sumire 35mm T1.5, the first lens of the batch that was available for testing. By the way, if you’ve been wondering what the name Sumire (菫, すみれ, スミレ) means, than look no farther, it is a feminine Japanese given name and the name of a delicate flower. Here is the complete list of the new lenses, their focal length, model number, and T stop values: CN-E14mm T3.1 FP X CN-E20mm T1.5 FP X CN-E24mm T1.5 FP X CN-E35mm T1.5 FP X CN-E50mm T1.3 FP X CN-E85mm T1.3 FP X CN-E135mm T2.2 FP X Canon Sumire CN-E 35mm T1.5 But before sharing my observations, here is what’s new: Sumire Prime Lenses – Overview Canon already has a set of (EF mount) Cinema Lenses, but obviously they were looking into giving DoPs something extra on top of delivering cinema lenses with a new PL mount. Something that can bring an even more unique feel and look into a creative production. Their new offering will come with an interchangeable PL mount first and we were told that modification to EF mount (and back to PL) can be done by Canon Service & Repair Centre or Authorised Service Partner. Like their original series of Cinema Prime lenses, Canon kept the Sumire with having a fast T stop values. Sumire will be compatible with...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 3 April, 2019