Description
The Canon CN20x50 (50-1000mm T5.0-8.9) CINE-SERVO combines an ENG-style servo zoom with cinema-grade optical precision, built for documentary, helicopter and wildlife work on Super 35 sensors at 4K+.
Zoom Range and Handling
A 20x optical zoom covers 50-1000mm, extending to 75-1500mm with a built-in 1.5x extender, both at full 4K resolution. The lens fits either a solo operator or a full crew: shoulder-mounted with the right hand on the zoom rocker and left hand on focus/iris, or with the detachable drive unit removed for fully manual cinema-style operation. Motorised zoom speed runs from 1.5 to 180 seconds across the full range, shown on a mini-LCD alongside focus and iris settings.
Build and Metadata
180° of focus rotation, an 11-blade iris for rounded bokeh, and both 0.8mm cine MOD and 0.5 Canon MOD gearing cover focus, zoom and iris. A 19mm rod system supports the lens, and Cooke /i metadata records through PL-mount contacts (firmware update may be required). An authorised Canon service centre can swap the mount between PL and EF.
