Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95-3.9 Cinema Lens for PL Mount

Redefining Cinema

Canon's CINE-SERVO 17-120mm expands on the Cine-SERVO legacy of optical performance excellence and mobility.

Choose from the native RF mount with additional pins for increase communication with RF-mount cameras like EOS C400, empowering auto focus, distortion correction and metadata output for virtual productions.
Choose the PL mount with Zeiss eXtended data with communication support distortion and shading data output for virtual production.

Both lens are equipped with the new e-Xs V servo drive unit, ideal for sports event with its improvements to focus and iris speeds, as well as focus breathing connection linked to the zoom for automatic precise correction. The Drive unit is detachable for use in cinema style.

Versatile 17-120mm with outstanding optical performance

Matches the specification of the popular and award-winning CINE-SERVO 17-120mm.

This lens is designed with a consistently warm color balance that reproduces skin tones and is compatible with HDR. Also, the 11-blade iris gives natural bokeh that is nearly circular from fully open to minimum aperture.

The odd number of iris blades produce a soft and diffused light beam when shooting bright subjects.

Next-Generation e-Xs V Servo Drive Unit

Canon's next-generation servo drive unit has the same, operability and usability as ENG lenses with faster focus and iris speed, Focus Breathing Compensation, and a USB-C connector. The e-Xs V Drive Unit can also be detached to be used in manual-style cinema configurations.

• Improved Servo Control - Faster focus and iris speed
• Focus Breathing Compensation - Minimizes image distortion when racking focus. This setting can easily be turned on or off depending on preference
• New USB-C Port - Allows Drive Unit settings to be saved and loaded into other lenses. Also users can record and save maintenance history

Supports 8K/4K cameras

Canon's optical technologies use large-diameter aspherical lenses and anomalous dispersion glass delivering optical performance that supports 8K cameras throughout the zoom range.

Aberrations are controlled as much as possible for outstanding performance from the center of the image to the edges.

Remote and Virtual Support

The high-resolution, 16-bit absolute value encoder enables high-precision location detection, making calibration easier when creating virtual content. The 20-Pin connector can be switched to a virtual terminal to output zoom, focus, and iris position information.

Why choose the Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95-3.9 Cinema Lens for PL Mount? This cutting-edge lens is the latest addition to Canon's prestigious CINE-SERVO line, now enhanced with ZEISS eXtended Data technology. Designed to meet the demands of modern cinematographers, this lens offers exceptional optical performance and unparalleled mobility.

One of the standout features of the CINE-SERVO 17-120mm lens is its innovative e-Xs V servo drive unit, which significantly enhances focus and iris speeds. This makes it an ideal choice for capturing fast-paced action, such as sports broadcasts and dynamic shooting scenarios. The lens also incorporates Focus Breathing Compensation, which works seamlessly with the zoom function to automatically make precise corrections, ensuring smooth and consistent image quality.

A unique feature of this lens is the USB Type-C terminal, which allows users to export and import lens setting data via a USB memory drive, facilitating independent firmware updates. The detachable Drive Unit offers flexibility, enabling use in a cinema-style setup for those who prefer manual control.

The lens is designed with a warm color balance that beautifully reproduces skin tones and is HDR-compatible, making it perfect for high-quality cinematic productions. Its 11-blade iris contributes to a natural bokeh effect, creating a soft and diffused light beam when shooting bright subjects. Canon's advanced optical technologies, including large-diameter aspherical lenses and anomalous dispersion glass, ensure this lens delivers superior optical performance, supporting 8K cameras throughout the zoom range. It effectively controls aberrations, providing outstanding image quality from the center to the edges.

The next-generation e-Xs V Servo Drive Unit offers improved servo control, faster focus and iris speed, and a USB-C connector, all of which enhance the lens's versatility. This unit can be detached for manual-style cinema configurations, offering even more flexibility. Additionally, the lens supports remote and virtual production with its high-resolution, 16-bit absolute value encoder, which enables precise location detection and simplifies calibration for virtual content creation.

Furthermore, the lens supports ZEISS eXtended Data, providing essential distortion and shading data for virtual production with compatible cameras. It also features ARIA (Automatic Restoration of Illumination Attenuation) with compatible cameras, which adjusts illumination to ensure a balanced and well-lit image across the entire zoom range, from wide to telephoto.

In summary, the Canon CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95-3.9 Cinema Lens for PL Mount is a versatile and powerful tool for cinematographers seeking high-performance optics, advanced features, and flexibility in both traditional and virtual production environments.