Canon CN7 17mm-120mm PL zoom lens

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With the physical styling and ergonomics of a classic Canon eng zoom this this lens will feel familiar and easy to operate. But this is a very different piece of glass with high resolution optics and a Pl mount. With its wide zoom range of 17-120mm and the ability to use it in its native servo mode and clip on lens hood or stripped down for a more cine style this is one hell of a versatile zoom lens.

Canon has created a lens offering outstanding quality -from image centre to image edge. The CN7 supports 4K resolution and incorporates an 11-blade diaphragm to deliver softer, more attractive out of focus areas.

The lens has an impressive 7x zoom, with focal length spanning 17mm to 120 mm, and maximum T-number of T2.95. A 3-group inner focus system developed for Canon lenses reduces focus breathing to an absolute minimum. It is both weatherproof and shockproof – durable enough for every shooting environment.

Designed for broadcast shooting styles
The CN7 employs a servo drive unit, enabling use in broadcast-style shooting environments. Compact and lightweight, it offers comfortable on-the-shoulder shooting with the familiar feel of a typical TV zoom lens. Focus ring rotation is 180°, balancing the accuracy required for the speed needed for broadcast use. High resolution encoders mean that actions are precisely repeatable. For tripod-based set-ups, existing Canon demand units can be used to control zoom, focus and iris.

Perfect movie shoots
This lens is also ideal for movie shooting. With the drive unit removed, it can be operated like a traditional cine lens. Industry-standard accessories such as follow focus units are easily attached – 0.8 and 0.5 pitch gears are incorporated into the focus ring.