Canon CN20x50 IAS H / E1 50-1000mm EF-MOUNT 4K Ultra-Telephoto Cine-Servo Lens

An ultra-telephoto CINE-SERVO lens, the CN20 x50 IAS H E1/P1 offers stunning 4K performance, 20x zoom and a 1.5x built-in extender for an unrivalled 50-1000mm focal length (75-1500mm with extender). Ideal for sports events and wildlife applications.

FEATURES

Ultra-telephoto lens with a class-leading focal length
Capture every detail in sports and nature TV broadcast
Achieve stunning shots in outstanding 4K quality
Enjoy a wide variety of shooting and expression
Carriable and durable with intuitive operation

Superb 4k performance

The CN20x 50 IAS H E1/P1 offers outstanding 4k quality – from image centre to image edge. Designed for Super 35mm cameras using Canons renowned optical expertise it enables a wide variety of shooting and expression and incorporates an 11-blade diaphragm to deliver softer, more attractive out-of-focus areas. The lens is available in both EF and PL mount versions.

Class-leading ultra-telephoto lens

An unrivalled 20x zoom together with an in-built 1.5x extender delivers a class-leading focal length spanning 50mm up to 1500 mm. Carriable and lightweight it is the ideal field lens for sports events and wildlife applications with high optical performance across the entire zoom range. It is also both weatherproof and shockproof for excellent durability in any shooting environment.

Designed for broadcast shooting

The CN20x50 IAS H E1/P1 employs a servo drive unit, enabling use in broadcast-style shooting environments where cine lenses are impractical. The compact design weighs only around 6.6kg and offers a familiar and intuitive operating experience. Its ideal for tripod-based and virtual studio use. Focus ring rotation is 180o, balancing the accuracy required for 4K imaging with the speed needed for broadcast use.

Perfect for cinematographers

This lens is also ideal for cinema-style applications. The servo drive unit is easily removed for operation as a traditional cine lens and just as easily re-installed. No adjustment of gear positions is required, enabling a fluid, versatile shooting style previously unavailable with large sensor cameras.

The lens is fully compatible with industry-standard accessories and matte boxes as well as 0.8 and 0.5 type gear module accessories such as follow focus units. The font diameter is 136mm. Its also colour-matched, for easy integration from the Canon cinema lenses range.

Versatile camera/lens communication

For added versatility, the CN20x50 IAS H E1/P1 supports multiple lens communication methods. Canons EF-mount version supports lens metadata and other functions such as Peripheral Illumination Correction. A 12-pin serial connection provides a compatible interface for broadcast environments. Cooke /I Technology is supported in the PL-mount variant, allowing the capture of lens data by cameras often used in production environments.