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Canon Cine-Servo 11-55mm T2.95 (coming soon)
Canon Cine-Servo 15–120mm T2.95
Canon Cine-Servo 17–120mm T2.95
Canon Cine-Servo 25–250mm T2.95
Canon Cine-Servo 50–1000mm T5.0

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Canon Cine-Servo

Zoom - Spherical - Super 35

11-55mm
15-120mm
17-120mm
25-250mm
50-1000mm

product details

Canon Cine-Servo Zoom lenses bridge the worlds of cinema and broadcast, offering filmmakers and live production crews versatile optics with robust performance. These zooms feature advanced optical designs that cover Super 35 image sensors. Since their introduction, Canon Cine-Servos have become industry staples in television, sports, documentaries, and even feature production, providing a unique combination of cinematic optical quality and broadcast practicality that has influenced hybrid productions worldwide. Built-in, user-controlled 1.5x extenders increase focal length and image circle coverage. Canon Cine-Servo Zooms are available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals in 15-120mm, 17-120mm, 25-250mm and 50-1000mm models.

Focal Length
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Iris Blades
Image Circle

Era / Generation
Contrast & Tonal Character
Sharpness & Resolution
Focus Fall‑Off / Transition
Iris & Bokeh Quality
Flare & Highlight Behavior
Handling & Ergonomics
Build & Modifications
Cinematic Heritage & Credits

*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.

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Technical Specs Table

T-Stop

Type

Format

Front Diameter

Lens Mount

Metadata

Close Focus (ft)

Close Focus (m)

Weight (lbs)

Weight (kg)

Length (in)

Length (mm)

Iris Blades

Image Circle

Front Filter

Rear Filter

Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)

Horizontal Angle of View (S35)

Focus Rotation

T2.95

Spherical

Super 35

114 mm

EF, PL

/i, eXtended

0.60 m

6.64 lbs

3.01 kg

11.90"

301.00 mm

29.6 mm

112 mm

–

T2.95

Spherical

Super 35

114 mm

EF, PL

/i, eXtended

2.8'

0.85 m

7.50 lbs

3.40 kg

11.30"

287.00 mm

31.4 mm

–

180°

T2.95

Spherical

Super 35

114 mm

EF, PL

/i, eXtended

2.8'

0.85 m

6.40 lbs

2.90 kg

10.45"

263.00 mm

31.4 mm

–

180°

T2.95

Spherical

Super 35

114 mm

EF, PL

/i, eXtended

4.0'

1.22 m

6.70 lbs

3.00 kg

11.10"

281.90 mm

31.4 mm

–

180°

T5.0

Spherical

Super 35

136 mm

EF, PL

/i, eXtended

11.5'

3.50 m

14.55 lbs

6.60 kg

16.30"

413.20 mm

31.4 mm

–

180°

Canon Cine-Servo

Image Fidelity & Focus

Canon Cine-Servo Zooms deliver the image fidelity of high-end cinema glass, with sharp resolution and consistent image quality across the zoom range. They resolve extremely well across the frame, even on 8K sensors, with excellent control of chromatic aberration. Center sharpness remains strong, and corner softness is well-controlled for a zoom, giving them a more “prime-like” fidelity than ENG or documentary lenses. Color reproduction is generally neutral yet slightly warm, and contrast is well-balanced – neither clinical nor soft.

Handling & Adaptability

The built-in 1.5x extenders are easily controlled with a switch on the back of the lens. As a result, the 15-120mm focal length can easily be increased to 22.5-180mm for longer shots. Autofocus and servo-drive capabilities make the Cine-Servo zooms well-suited for fast-paced environments, while still offering fully manual control for traditional cinematic applications. Focus mechanics are precise, with minimal breathing to ensure professional-level control during pulls.

Flare & Bokeh

Canon’s coatings and optical engineering keep contrast high and control flaring effectively, giving cinematographers a clean image that still allows for controlled veiling glare when pushed into strong light sources. Cine-Servo Zooms produce a smooth, natural bokeh that complements narrative work while maintaining a slightly modern crispness that appeals to broadcast and documentary use.

Image Circle

Although their image circle is optimized for Super 35 coverage, Canon also offers accessories and models that extend usability into full-frame environments, ensuring flexibility across camera systems.

Cinematic Heritage

The first true hybrid lens was produced by Canon in 2014. Benefitting from Canon’s long history of broadcast and cine lens innovation, Cine-Servo Zooms grew out of a groundbreaking idea – a single lens family capable of covering cinema cameras, documentary ENG production and multicamera TV.