Canon CN-E Zoom Lenses

Canon CN-E Zoom Lenses

Precision Meets Versatility in Every Frame

Elevate your cinematic vision with the Canon CN-E Zoom Lens series, a cornerstone of Canon’s esteemed cinema lens lineup. Engineered for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators who demand excellence, these lenses combine stellar optical performance with the versatility required for a wide range of production environments. From intimate portraits to expansive landscapes, the CN-E Zooms deliver on Canon’s promise of quality, reliability, and innovation.

TheĀ Canon CN-E COMPACT-SERVO Lenses combine the functionality of Canon’s EF lenses with the features and performance of their CN-E lineup. Designed for use with EF-mount cameras featuring Super35 or APS-C sized sensors, the lens presents itself as a compact, lightweight option suitable for a variety of productions, from narrative work to run-and-gun documentaries. Notably, the lens is Canon’s first cine-style option to incorporate image stabilization and autofocus functionality when paired with Cinema EOS cameras.

Features at a Glance:

  • Outstanding Optical Quality: With a design focused on high resolution and contrast, the CN-E Zoom lenses ensure your footage is captured with impeccable clarity and detail. Color fringing and chromatic aberrations are minimized, thanks to advanced optical elements and coatings, ensuring your images are true to life.
  • Cinematic Look and Feel: Canon’s CN-E Zooms are crafted to provide a gentle, attractive bokeh while maintaining sharpness and clarity in the focus area. This balance gives your footage the cinematic depth and aesthetic appeal that viewers connect with emotionally.
  • Robust and User-Friendly Design: Built to withstand the demands of rigorous production schedules, the CN-E Zoom lenses feature a durable, user-friendly design. Precise focus, iris, and zoom control allow for smooth operation, making these lenses a favorite among professionals.
  • Versatile Zoom Range: Covering a wide range of focal lengths, the CN-E Zoom series ensures you have the perfect lens for any shooting scenario. From wide-angle to telephoto, each lens in the series provides flexibility and creative freedom, reducing the need for frequent lens changes on set.
  • Consistent T-Stops and Color Matching: Enjoy uniform exposure and color consistency across the zoom range and throughout the Canon cinema lens family. This consistency simplifies lighting setups and post-production processes, allowing you to focus on capturing the perfect shot.
  • Compatibility and Convenience: Designed with the EF mount system, the CN-E Zoom lenses offer broad compatibility with Canon cinema cameras and DSLRs. This seamless integration enhances workflow efficiency and expands creative possibilities.
  • Parfocal Design: Maintain focus during zoom
Functionality with Cinema EOS Cameras
  • Autofocus function (Continuous AF, One-Shot AF, Focus Guide)
  • Image Stabilization
  • Remote control of zoom, focus, and iris via camera
  • REC start/stop from ZSG-C10 Grip
  • Peripheral illumination correction
  • Chromatic aberration correction
  • Lens metadata record
  • T-stop/F-stop number display select
Servo Control
  • Included ZSG-C10 Control Grip allows for ENG-style lens control and operation. Power is provided to the grip from compatible cameras via the EF mount. For non-servo zoom control, the lens features cine-standard 0.8 mod gears, as well as a rubberized grip on the focus ring, enabling comfortable manual operation.
  • Alternatively use the lenses with the separately available servo drive unit to further enhance the versatility of this lens. The servo drive is compatible with industry-standard lens controllers, including Canon’s broadcast ZSD-300D and FPD-400D, for full zoom, focus, and iris control.