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>> Canon Introduces New Cine Sumire Lenses
In response to photographers, filmmakers and cinematographers looking for Canon
glass with a PL mount, Canon introduced its first set of seven cinema prime PL-mount
lenses. According to the company, the lenses are “aptly named Sumire Primes.
Pronounced ‘Soo-mee-ray,’ the word is of Japanese origin and is associated with a floral
gentleness and beauty.” The company noted that when these lenses were opened up
very wide, they have some intriguing characteristics in their smooth bokeh.
There are seven new Sumire lenses: CN-E14mm T3.1 FP X, CN-E20mm
T1.5 FP X, CN-E24mm T1.5 FP X, CN-E35mm T1.5 FP X, CN-E50mm
T1.3 FP X, CN-E85mm T1.3 FP X and CN-E135mm T2.2 FP X.
According to Canon, all Sumire Prime lenses feature an 11-bladed iris and bright
T-stops “that allow users to capture images that feature a more natural circular-
like bokeh from both maximum to minimum aperture.” Canon also said the lenses
“feature the same outstanding operability and reduced focus breathing as Canon’s
well-established EF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses.” And while there are a lot of powerful
optics happening inside the camera, Canon also made sure to include practical
features. For instance, some of the indicators on the lens rings have markings that will
glow in the dark, which can be handy in very dim lighting situations.
Canon says the Sumire Prime Lenses “are compatible with the complete
lineup of Canon Cinema EOS full-frame and Super 35mm 4K cameras, including
the EOS C700 FF, EOS C300 Mark II and EOS C200. In addition to Canon
cameras, the new lenses are also compatible with the latest full-frame and
Super 35mm PL-mount cameras from leading manufacturers. Additionally, the
mount on the Sumire Prime Lenses is interchangeable and can be converted
from PL-Mount to EF-Mount at a Canon Factory Service & Repair center.”
The Canon CN-E24mm T1.5 FP X, CN-E35mm T1.5 FP X, CN-E50mm T1.3 FPX and CN-E85mm T1.3 FP X lenses are scheduled to be available in summer- The Canon CN-E14mm T3.1 FP X lens is scheduled to be available in fall
- The Canon CN-E20mm T1.5 FP X and CN-E135mm T2.2 FP X lenses are
scheduled to be available in winter 2019/spring 2020.
List Price: $7,410 for each lens.
Website: usa.canon.com/cinemalenses
The Canon booth at NAB, where it introduced
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