Canon CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Lens for Canon EF with ZSG-C10 Zoom Grip

From the renowned Canon Compact-Servo lens family comes the high-quality CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Lens for Canon EF with ZSG-C10 Zoom Grip. This professional-grade lens offers a versatile focal range of 70-200mm, making it an ideal choice for a variety of shooting scenarios.

Designed for superior 4K optical performance, this lens delivers sharp, vibrant images, setting it apart from traditional Super 35mm Cinema lenses. Its compact size, measuring only 7.2 inches in length and weighing a mere 2.76 lbs, ensures outstanding mobility and ease of use.

Canon has incorporated full external servo control for zoom, focus, and iris, acknowledging the needs of professional photographers and videographers. The integrated servo drive unit is compatible with industry-standard lens controllers, including Canon's standard broadcast lens controllers (ZSD-300D/FPD-400D).

The optional ZSG-C10 Zoom Servo Grip can be mounted to the lens for handheld operation, providing additional control and stability. The lens also features three levels of Image Stabilization and incorporated autofocus functions, enhancing its performance and usability.

The CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 lens boasts a 9-blade iris, creating a rounded aperture for out-of-focus highlights to appear circular. This lens also offers a 2.8x zoom magnification, a 130-degree smooth rotating focus ring, and is compatible with Canon EF 1.4x III and EF 2x III Extenders.

Optimized for video applications, this lens emphasizes different aspects of lens performance when shooting video compared to still images. It maintains a wide aperture of T4.4 (F4.0) throughout the zoom range, allowing for zooming at maximum aperture without any dimming of the image.

The lens is parfocal in both manual and autofocus modes, employing a special compensating lens group that moves to maintain precise focus while a separate lens group performs the zooming action. This feature is particularly useful in video production where zooming while recording is required.

The CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 lens is designed to minimize chromatic aberrations, ensuring excellent contrast range associated with High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging. It also offers color consistency with other Canon Cinema lenses, making it easier to maintain consistent color when multiple lenses are used.

The lens's compact and lightweight design incorporates the functionality of professional broadcast and cinema lenses along with compatibility with professional lens accessories. The integrated servo drive allows for electronic control over zoom and can be disengaged for direct manual control.

In conclusion, the CN-E 70-200mm T4.4 Compact-Servo Cine Lens for Canon EF with ZSG-C10 Zoom Grip is a reliable, durable, and versatile lens that offers professional video functionality at an affordable price, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of video applications including documentary, cinema, news gathering, wedding, and other video production.