The Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP PL Mount Cinema Lensjoins the ranks of other Canon Cinema lenses that are engineered to serve the high-performance demands of the production community. Designed to work with 4K-resolution (4096 x 2160 pixels) cameras this EF mount lens surpasses the performance requirements of any HD imaging system. The CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP Wide-Angle Cinema Zoom Lens with PL Mount also offers compatibility with industry-standard Super 35mm-equivalent image format as well as APS-C-size sensors. Plus the versatility of the PL mount version provides great flexibility for a production, because it allows it to choose from several different motion picture cameras instead of being relegated to just one camera, options are always better.

The CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP Wide-Angle Cinema Zoom Lens with PL Mount offers a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture allowing for use in even very low lit scenes. And with no changes in brightness during zooming, these lenses enable attractive bokeh (the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light) when employing a shallow depth of field. And with a very low M.O.D. (minimum object distance) of 19.68" (0.5 m) this lens makes it possible for you to shoot tighter close-ups and assist in shooting in limited space environments. This makes this lens an attractive option for a production that will be shooting in various locations both in the field and on stage.

Additionally the CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP Wide-Angle Cinema Zoom Lens with PL Mount features fluorite and large aspherical lens elements to achieve sharp, consistent images throughout its zoom range. This is beneficial because it offers peace of mind to the user that the image will stay consistent and sharp throughout, eliminating the need to as they say in the business, "we'll have to fix it in post". The lens also is equipped with control rings designed to maintain the proper amount of resistance with consistent operating torque, and a covered flange-back adjustment mechanism to meet numerous production application needs. The 11-blade aperture diaphragm also ensures smooth out-of-focus areas (attractive bokeh), while innovative glass construction counteracts barrel expansion and contraction to avoid temperature-induced marking discrepancies. This feature will be very beneficial to all those productions that shoot on stage under bright hot production lights. The CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP Wide-Angle Cinema Zoom Lens with PL Mount also incorporates geared inner focusing to minimize focus-induced changes in the angle of view, reducing focus breathing virtually to zero.

Engineered for 4K Resolution Cameras    Covers APS-C & Super 35 Sensor Sizes    11 Blade Iris for Attractive Bokeh    Min. f/2.8 Aperture for Low Lit Scenes    300° Rotation for Focus    Weighs Only 4.8lbs.    Reduced M.O.D. of 19.68"

High optical performance for use with 4K-resolution cameras offers a level of resolution exceeding four times the resolution of Full HD.

This offers bright performance, and the flexibility to shoot in very low lit environments. And with no changes in brightness during zooming, enables attractive bokeh.

The lens offers a reduced minimum object distance of 19.7" (0.5 m) which makes possible tighter close-ups and facilitates shooting in limited-space environments.

Innovative glass construction counteracts barrel expansion and contraction to avoid temperature-induced marking discrepancies.

Focus, zoom, and iris markings are printed on angled surfaces, making them easier to read from behind the camera.

The lens is equipped with an 11-blade aperture diaphragm for soft, attractive blur characteristics.

A covered flange-back mechanism is included for more accurate back-focus.

With a focus rotation angle of approximately 300 degrees, the lens facilitates precise focusing performance. And geared inner focusing is utilized to minimize focus-induced changes in the angle of view, reducing focus breathing virtually to zero.

The lens can be used with matte boxes and other standard manual and electronic movie industry accessories widely used in the motion picture production.

The lens also features advanced optical design with fluorite and large aspherical lens elements to achieve sharp, consistent images throughout their zoom range.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens cover the Red Gemini sensor at 5K?

A: There will be some vignetting at the wider focal lengths since the image circle of the Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 Cinema Zoom Lens is 31.4mm and the diagonal of the RED Gemini is 35.61mm. There will be no need to crop in at 4K. .

Q: 2. This shows an ef mount. Does this come with a pl mount?

A: Yes, this version comes with a PL Mount.

Q: 3. Like Zeiss cp2 lens ,this canon 15.5-47 t2.8 lens can be changed between pl and ef mount?Dr asok

A: While it is not advertised, I would say yes, you can convert between the two. However, it is not user convertible and would be needed to be done, at cost, by a qualified Canon service technician.

Q: 4. does it have auto focus capability?

A: No, it does not. It is manual focus only.

Q: 5. Would the 30-300mm EF mount version work with the canon 1.4x or doubler?

A: I'm afraid not. This lens will not work with a Telephoto Converter and you may even damage the lens if you attempt to use it with one.

Q: 6. Will this show aperture and focal length data on Red DSMC2 cameras?

A: The Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP Wide-Angle Cinema Zoom Lens with PL Mount has a PL mount that cannot transfer electronic data.

Q: 7. Any feature film shot on this lens?dr asok

A: While we were not able to find credits for this particular lens, here is one indie feature that has used Canon Cinema EOS lenses. http://bit.ly/2rYz8D4. I have not shot with this lens but I have with other Cinema EOS lenses. I would not hesitate shooting any feature with one.

Q: 8. Will this cover the Blackmagic 4.6K sensor, or the RED 5K sensor?

A: The Canon CN-E 30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L S EF is a Super35mm lens and all lenses designed for Super 35mm will cover RED DRAGON at 5K. Since the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4.6K is a Super35mm sensor, the lens will cover that as well.

Q: 9. What is the filter thread pitch? 105xM0.75 or 105xM1.0?

A: The filter thread pitch is a 105xM1.0 It is a course thread that is a 1.0 pitch.

Q: 10. Can you use the Canon EF extender with this lens?

A: We are not aware of an EF Extender that will work with this lens.