Canon has expanded its broadcast and cinema lens line-up with the introduction of the CN5 — a wide-angle Cine-Servo lens designed for high-end production environments including live broadcast, virtual production, and documentary filmmaking.
The CN5 offers a remarkable 11mm wide-angle starting point with a 5x zoom range, making it Canon’s widest Cine-Servo lens to date. It supports both Super 35 and full-frame sensors (via the built-in 1.5x extender), and is available in both PL and RF mounts, although PL will likely remain the preferred choice for broadcast applications.
Despite its compact size relative to other broadcast lenses, the CN5 includes the powerful e-Xs V digital drive unit, enabling fast, accurate and silent servo control over focus, zoom and iris — features essential for live and studio environments. Focus breathing is practically eliminated, and the lens supports lens metadata output for virtual production and VFX pipelines.
Optical quality is maintained across 4K and 8K workflows, delivering consistent sharpness, colour and contrast throughout the zoom range. The inclusion of an 11-blade iris contributes to a beautifully natural bokeh for cinematic depth, even in high-resolution applications.
As with Canon’s previous CN lenses, the CN5 is designed with durability, repeatability, and lens communication in mind— making it suitable for demanding production scenarios where reliability is paramount.
Canon CN5 Specifications:
- Focal length: 11–55mm (5x zoom)
- Mount: PL or RF
- Aperture: TBC, with 11-blade iris
- Supports Super 35 and Full Frame (via 1.5x extender)
- Drive unit: e-Xs V digital drive
- Metadata output: Supported (for virtual production)
- Servo control: Focus, Zoom, Iris
- Weight: TBC
- Compatibility: Designed for high-end broadcast and cinema workflows
Canon CN5 Price and Availability:
The Canon CN5 Cine-Servo lens is expected to go on sale in early 2026. The launch price is estimated at €30,450, subject to change. The lens will be officially announced on 9th September 2025 at 2pm. For product updates, visit Canon’s professional lens section.
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