CES: Canon Launches Two New Cinema EOS 4K Lenses

Company to receive Emmy at CES for improvements to large format CMOS Imagers in HD broadcast video cameras

By George Winslow -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/10/2013 1:49:23 PM

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Canon continues to expand its product line for cameras with large sensors using Super 35mm or full-frame 35mm imagers, with the launch of two new Canon Cinema EOS lenses, the CN-E14mm T3.1 L F and CN-E135mm T2.2 L F single-focal-length lenses.

The new lenses increase the number of lenses in the Canon Cinema EOS System of professional digital cinematography products and are part of a larger push by the company to expand its presence in film and TV production.

"Since our introduction to the film and television production industry back in November 2011, we have brought to market five Cinema prime lenses, two top-end Cinema zoom lenses, two compact Cinema zoom lenses, and four professional digital cinematography cameras all within 18 months," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive VP and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A in a statement. "This is a testament to the company's dedication to the needs of the growing and diverse universe of professionals creating 4K, 2K, and HD moving-image content for theatrical, television, and other high-resolution digital production markets. We look forward to continuing to serve these professionals with Canon Cinema EOS products designed to help them achieve their creative imperatives and commercial aspirations."

With the new lenses, the Canon Cinema EOS System now includes the EOS C500 4K/2K  Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C100 Digital Video Camera and EOS-1D C 4K DSLR Cinema Camera and four Canon Cinema zoom lenses.

The CN-E14mm T3.1 L F single-focal-length lens is expected to be available in April 2013 for an estimated retail price of $5,500. The CN-E135mm T2.2 L F single-focal-length lens is expected to ship one month later in May 2013 at a suggested retail price of $5,200.

Separately, Canon will be presented with an Emmy on Jan. 10 in Las Vegas during CES for "Improvements to large format CMOS Imagers for use in HD broadcast video cameras."