Canon CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S Cinema Lens

Key Features

• EF Mount
• T4.4 Constant Maximum Aperture
• Covers Super 35 and APS-C Formats
• 9-Blade Iris
• Excellent Performance
• Compact and Lightweight Design

Canon CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S Cine Lens offers stunning features and performance. This lens is designed for use with EF-mount cameras offering Super 35 or APS-C sized sensors, the lens covers an amazingly useful 18 to 80mm focal range while maintaining a constant T-stop of T4.4 (f/4) throughout. Measuring 7.2" long and weighing only 2.65 lb, this Canon lens presents itself as a compact, lightweight option suitable for a variety of productions, from narrative work to run-and-gun documentaries. The lens is Canon's first cine-style option to incorporate image stabilization and autofocus functionality when paired with Cinema EOS cameras. It merges the functionality of Canon's EF lenses with the features and performance of their CN-E lineup. Enhancing the great versatility of this lens, Canon has equipped it with a servo drive unit compatible with industry-standard lens controllers, including Canon's broadcast ZSD-300D and FPD-400D, for full zoom, focus, and iris control. Alternatively, you can outfit the lens with the optional ZSG-C10 Control Grip for ENG-style lens control and operation. The power is offered to the grip from compatible cameras via the EF mount. For non-servo zoom control, the lens offers cine-standard 0.8 mod gears, as well as a rubberized grip on the focus ring allowing comfortable manual operation.

Functionality with Cinema EOS Cameras

It features T-stop/F-stop number display select, lens metadata record, Chromatic aberration correction, peripheral illumination correction, REC start/stop from ZSG-C10 Grip, Remote control of zoom, focus, and iris via camera, Image Stabilization, and Autofocus function (Continuous AF, One-Shot AF, Focus Guide).

The Servo Control

It features Optional ZSG-C10 Grip for ENG-style control and shoulder mount applications, Compatible with broadcast-style servo lens controllers, such as Canon ZSD-300D and FPD-400D, Power provided via camera mount (from compatible cameras), and Servo Control Capability for all zoom, focus, and iris.

The Lens Design

It features Compact and lightweight design, Iris closing, 9-blade iris, Matching color characteristics to existing CN-E lenses, Focus ring rotates 180°, 0.5 MOD iris, and zoom gear rings, Cine-standard 0.8 MOD focus gear ring, Minimized focus breathing, Parfocal design to maintain focus during zoom, Constant T4.4 (f/4) aperture, 18 to 80mm focal range (4.4x zoom ratio), and Covers Super 35 / APS-C formats.

Our expert's opinion

Canon CN-E18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S Cine Lens displays excellent performance in every way. It merges the functionality of Canon's EF lenses with the features and performance of their CN-E lineup.