C500: Canon 35MM T1.5 Cinema Prime $5200 ETA Dec 2013: Texas Media Systems

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MELVILLE, N.Y., September 4, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced today the new CN-E35mm T1.5 L F single-focal-length Cinema prime lens designed for large-format single-sensor digital cinematography cameras employing Super 35mm or full-frame 35mm imagers. Delivering outstanding optical performance in contemporary 4K / 2K / HD motion imaging, the new Canon CN-E35mm T1.5 L F prime lens is the sixth member of Canon's line of compact, precision-matched EF-mount Cinema prime lenses, which also includes 14mm, 24mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm EF-mount models.

Collectively, Canon's Cinema prime lens family delivers a wide range of the most important choices in focal lengths to address a myriad of creative digital cinematography choices. All six Canon Cinema prime lenses provide a full-frame 36mm x 24mm image circle for full compatibility with the Canon EOS-1D C, EOS C500, EOS C300 Digital Cinema cameras, the EOS 5D Mark III and EOS-1D X DSLR cameras, the EOS C100 Digital Video Camera and EF-mount cameras made by other manufacturers. The lenses also feature consistent color balance, minimal focus breathing, water-resistant rubber gaskets, and an 11-blade aperture diaphragm to help achieve creative depth-of-field manipulation and pleasing "bokeh" effects. The six Canon Cinema prime lenses are also designed to facilitate production with uniform stepless gear-positioning rings for iris and focus, with an identical 300§ smooth rotation angle on the focus ring. These control rings - switchable from feet to metric labeling - maintain just the right amount of resistance with consistent operating torque. Lens barrels are engraved with easy-to-read scale markings, and consistent 114mm front lens diameters can accommodate screw-on filters and other accessories.

"As with all Canon Cinema prime lenses, the new Canon CN-E35mm T1.5 L F lens has been crafted to meet the creative requirements of the most discerning cinematographers, directors and producers," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "Filmmakers indicated a need for this lens in our lineup and with its launch, we now offer six cinema prime lenses covering some of the most important focal lengths."

Canon EF Mount Advantages

All Canon Cinema prime lenses feature a genuine Canon EF-mount with electronic contacts that interface with corresponding contacts on Canon cameras for direct communication between each device. This communication allows lens data - including F-numbers - to be displayed in the viewfinder. Both the F-number and the lens model name are also recorded in the camera's video file as metadata. The new upcoming firmware announced today for the Canon Cinema EOS C500, EOS C300 and EOS C100 cameras will provide Canon proprietary features, such as the Peripheral Illumination Correction function, for the CN-E14mm, 24mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm lenses and is scheduled to be available by the end of 2013. Such features are scheduled to be available for the new CN-E35mm lens in 2014.

Pre-Order Canon CN-E35mm T1.5 L F EF-Mount Cinema Prime Lens
$4959
Dec ETA

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Here's a new Canon Cinema Optics video that Canon just posted.

info about the 35mm starts around the 1 minute mark:

 
Does anybody by any chance know if this is a new design or based on the currently available EF 35/1.4L lens?
 
Erik, I am perfectly aware of the differences between CN-E and EF lenses. My question is whether someone maybe knows if the new 35mm Canon cine lens is a new 35mm optical design, launched ahead of the rumored EF 35/1.4 Mark II, or based on the optical design of the "old", still relevant EF 35/1.4L...
 
alphaville said:
Erik, I am perfectly aware of the differences between CN-E and EF lenses. My question is whether someone maybe knows if the new 35mm Canon cine lens is a new 35mm optical design, launched ahead of the rumored EF 35/1.4 Mark II, or based on the optical design of the "old", still relevant EF 35/1.4L...
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If there's a new 35mm optical design, Canon would definately release a 35mm 1.4L II first
 
Why would you buy these in a "heartbeat"? Have you compared them to other lens combinations? I am looking to invest in primes for my new 1dc and would appreciate anybody's experience in these lenses.
 
lightstrum said:
Why would you buy these in a "heartbeat"? Have you compared them to other lens combinations? I am looking to invest in primes for my new 1dc and would appreciate anybody's experience in these lenses.
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I own the 25, 50, & 85. They are exceptional lenses at the price. Excellent mechanics, beautiful bokeh, and an intangible warmth that makes skin look really fantastic. They're incredibly sharp wide open, and they have just the right amount of contrast. They're really sharp wide open, out-performing Zeiss Superspeed CP's in my tests. They're just all around great lenses at a very respectable price - and while I'd love to have a PL mount option for them, they are especially nice when paired with Cinema EOS sensors.
 
cowpunk52 said:
I own the 25, 50, & 85. They are exceptional lenses at the price. Excellent mechanics, beautiful bokeh, and an intangible warmth that makes skin look really fantastic. They're incredibly sharp wide open, and they have just the right amount of contrast. They're really sharp wide open, out-performing Zeiss Superspeed CP's in my tests. They're just all around great lenses at a very respectable price - and while I'd love to have a PL mount option for them, they are especially nice when paired with Cinema EOS sensors.
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You are always looking on the bright side.
 
cowpunk52 said:
I own the 25, 50, & 85. They are exceptional lenses at the price. Excellent mechanics, beautiful bokeh, and an intangible warmth that makes skin look really fantastic. They're incredibly sharp wide open, and they have just the right amount of contrast. They're really sharp wide open, out-performing Zeiss Superspeed CP's in my tests. They're just all around great lenses at a very respectable price - and while I'd love to have a PL mount option for them, they are especially nice when paired with Cinema EOS sensors.
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And most importantly not forgetting... They look good! ;)
 
lightstrum said:
Why would you buy these in a "heartbeat"? Have you compared them to other lens combinations? I am looking to invest in primes for my new 1dc and would appreciate anybody's experience in these lenses.
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I have played with the available offerings, and like Matt, I would be all over these, except they have a fixed EF mount :(.

I may be a little different bird, but my next lens purchases will be limited to... Lenses which cover a full frame sensor, and have a swappable mount system including PL mount. Both Zeiss and Schneider are listening to their client base. Canon you have created a cine platform, now make a true cine version of your cine lenses with PL mounts!
 
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