The Canon CN8 15-120mm T2.95-3.95 CineServo Zoom Lens is a versatile 8x cinema zoom, designed for Super 35mm cameras with an option for Full-Frame coverage. It offers a comprehensive wide-to-telephoto focal range and a variable aperture from T2.95 to T3.95. Featuring a detachable servo drive unit, it provides smooth, precise zoom, focus, and iris control, ideal for broadcast and documentary work. This lens delivers excellent optical performance, minimal focus breathing, and is built for robust professional use, bridging the gap between cinema and ENG lenses.
Overview
- Versatile 8x cine-servo zoom lens
- Wide-to-telephoto 15-120mm focal range
- Variable aperture from T2.95 to T3.95
- Detachable servo drive unit for motorised control
- Excellent optical performance with minimal breathing
- Covers Super 35mm and adaptable to Full-Frame (check specific rental for FF adapter)
- Ideal for broadcast, documentary, and live events
- Robust professional construction
| Focal Length | Aperture | Close focus | Front Diameter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-120mm | T2.95-3.95 | 81cm | 2’8″ | 114mm | 3.06 Kg |
Broad Range & Adaptability
This lens offers an expansive 15-120mm zoom range, making it incredibly versatile for diverse shooting scenarios. Its significant flexibility is further enhanced by its ability to cover both Super 35mm and Full-Frame (with an optional adapter), making it a future-proof choice for various camera systems and projects.
Harnessing the Hybrid Design
It expertly combines the high optical quality of a cinema lens with the operational speed and convenience of an ENG broadcast lens, thanks to its detachable servo drive unit. This makes it ideal for productions that require both cinematic flair and the agility of broadcast-style shooting.
Integrated Servo Control for Dynamic Shoots
The built-in, detachable servo drive provides smooth, precise, and repeatable motorised control of zoom, focus, and iris.2 This is essential for live production, broadcast, fast-paced documentary work, and any scenario where real-time, remote adjustments are necessary.
Delivering Excellent Image Quality Throughout
This lens delivers sharp images with good contrast and natural colour rendition, suitable for high-resolution digital cinema cameras. Crucially, it maintains this quality throughout its wide zoom range, ensuring consistent professional results from wide shots to telephoto close-ups.
Minimising Focus Breathing
The lens is carefully designed to keep focus breathing well-controlled, ensuring a stable field of view during focus pulls. This contributes to a clean, professional cinematic aesthetic, preventing distracting shifts in background elements.
Robust & Reliable Construction
Built to Canon’s professional standards, this is a durable and dependable lens designed for demanding shooting environments and long-term, rigorous use. You can trust its reliability on professional sets.