Canon CN7x17 KAS T/R1 and T/P1 Lens with New Features, Priced at $23,850.
Pax: Canon has introduced the CN7x17 KAS T/R1 and T/P1 lens, a new model in their Cine-Servo lens series. Philip, how do you believe this will impact and upgrade Canon’s offerings?
Philip: Well, recently Canon announced their C400, which is, I believe, their first RF-based Cinema Camera. Of course, you have a lot of their stills cameras that are now RF-based, so it makes sense that they would release this. It really does indicate to the industry, at least from my perspective, that they are serious about that RF Mount and their cine cameras, and bringing that RF Mount to those cameras. The 17 to 120mm is just a great range. I always joke that I’m looking for that 8mm to 100,000mm f/2.8 that weighs a pound. That’s a dream lens—never going to happen. But from a broadcaster’s perspective, this lens has a fantastic range. I think it’s a T4, which is a little fast, I would think. Although, you have to remember in the broadcast arena, you’ve got fixed lighting situations. As a documentary lens, it might not quite be enough within that creative aspect. You’ll hear people say, “Well, you can’t get enough bokeh.” But if you zoom in at T4 to 120, you’re going to get a very shallow depth of field. The servo zoom on there is fantastic, very smooth, and adjustable, so you can change the rate of speed. Overall, I think it’s a great addition to their set of lenses and really shows that they have made a commitment to that RF Mount.
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