Canon CN7X17 KAS T Cine-Servo Lens
CN7×17 KAS T/R1 has an RF mount, a first in the CINE-SERVO Lens series, while CN7×17 KAS T/P1 has a PL mount which is widely used in the visual industry. Both cinema lenses inherit features from the conventional model CN7x17 KAS S (released in August 2014) such as high optics for 4K/8K support, while offering new features including enhanced communication functions through their respective mounts in addition to improved operability and functionality through the inclusion of the new digital drive unit e-Xs V. CINE-SERVO lenses meet a broad range of needs of expanding shooting methods from live sports broadcasts to remote shooting and virtual production for movies and other video productions, and demand for efficient workflows.
In compliance with RF mount communications protocol, the lenses can be combined2 with EOS C400 (scheduled for release in early September 2024), EOS C70 (released in November 2020), or EOS R5 C (March 2022) cameras to make lateral chromatic aberration corrections and light intensity corrections and adjust the dual pixel focus guide through camera operation just like previous models, in addition to supporting distortion correction as a newly added feature. Moreover, these lenses now enable metadata output suitable for virtual production. Combined with the EOS C400, they support highly accurate CG compositing in real time and post-production.
For the first time in the CINE-SERVO series, the lenses will come equipped with the new e-Xs V digital drive unit. The focus and iris are faster than previous models, allowing camera operators to shoot just as intended even when capturing rapidly moving subjects such as during sports broadcasts. The optical design limits changes in the angle of view that occur during focusing, while the lens features a focus breathing correction function linked with the zoom function to automatically make precise corrections. Additionally, the highly versatile USB Type-C terminal makes it possible to export and import lens setting data from a USB memory drive, thereby allowing users to update firmware on their own.
The new lenses boast not only broadcast-style operation through servo control by harnessing a digital drive unit, but also functions as a design suited for cinema-style shooting focused on full manual operation. They also feature 12-pin serial communication, a communication standard for broadcast camera systems. In addition, CN7x17 KAS T/P1 supports /i Technology from Cooke Optics, which is widely used in the visual creation industry, as well as eXtended Data3 from ZEISS. Enabling the external output of various lens-related information during shooting in real time through the lens mount interface will help to improve the efficiency of shooting and editing.
Features
- 7x Wide-angle cinema zoom lens with 17-120mm focal range
- Outstanding Optical Performance that supports 8K Cameras
- Compatible with Super 35mm sensor
- 11-blade aperture diaphragm creates soft and attractive blurring
- 180 degrees focus rotation angle for precise focusing performance
- New removable Drive Unit supports focus breathing correction
- Complying multiple lens-camera data communication standards
- Compatible with industry-standard manual and electronic accessories and matte boxes