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Canon Cine-Servo Zooms
Zoom - Spherical - Super 35
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Cine Visuals rents the Canon Cine-Servo Super 35 zoom lens lineup from Los Angeles. This PL-mount zoom package includes 11-55mm, 15-120mm, 17-120mm, 25-250mm, and 50-1000mm cinema zooms. Available for rental or sub-rental worldwide, with daily and weekly rental quotes available on request. Each lens is inspected and calibrated in-house before rental.
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About the Canon Cine-Servo Zoom Cinema Lenses
Canon Cine-Servo zoom lenses are hybrid cinema lenses designed to combine broadcast functionality with cinematic image quality. Built for Super 35 sensors, they deliver consistent sharpness, strong contrast, and reliable color reproduction across long zoom ranges, making them suitable for documentary, live events, and narrative production.
Key features include built-in servo zoom control, autofocus capability, and integrated 1.5x extenders that increase focal length and expand coverage. Available in multiple models ranging from 15-120mm to 50-1000mm, including the new 11-55mm, they provide significant range flexibility within a single lens. This combination of electronic control and manual operation allows them to adapt quickly to fast-paced shooting environments while maintaining professional image standards.
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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 โprime-likeโ fidelity than ENG or documentary lenses. Color reproduction is generally neutral yet slightly warm, and contrast is well-balanced โ 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
Canonโs 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 Canonโs long history of broadcast and cine lens innovation, Cine-Servo Zooms grew out of a groundbreaking idea โ a single lens family capable of covering cinema cameras, documentary ENG production and multicamera TV.
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