Canon Officially Announces the CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8

We nailed that this lens was coming minutes before the official announcement. That's not ideal, but this is a very special lens. Photographers have been asking for a 24-1200 f/1.4 lens for a long time, this is probably the closest we're going to get to such a lens.

The new lens is priced a few dollars more than the CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 at $79,999. Keeping it under 80 grand is quite the achievement. Canon also has the SS-41 Servo bundle for another $3000 available.

The CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 also has a built in 1.5x extender to get you all the way to 1800mm on the long end. That's quite the range and it will likely sell well for its target market.

The biggest upgrade is that it now covers full-frame image sensors, the previous verison was for Super35 sensors that were very common at the time. I think those days are over for the most part from Canon.

The CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 will be available in ARRI PL and Canon RF mount, and no more EF option.

You have time to save your pennies, the new lens won't be available until September 30, 2026.

CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8

• Broad Reach: It covers 40mm through the world longest 1200mm^Footnote1, with a built-in 1.5x extender pushing it to 1800mm.
• Portable design: With just under 15 lbs. and 16 inches in length for PL mount version. It offers the same zoom, focus, and iris ring positions as the predecessor, allowing you to use existing rigs and bring it everywhere just as before.
• Native Super 35mm sensor coverage: Natively Super 35mm sensor coverage with an integrated 1.5x extender for full-frame coverage.
• Next-Gen Drive Unit: Features fast servo performance when using the new USB-C terminal with USB-C PD, and equipped with Focus Breathing Compensation.
• RF Mount Communication: Seamless integration with Cinema EOS cameras enable precision Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, Focus Guide, and while using the EOS C400 camera, Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation.
• Virtual Production Ready: Supports Zeiss eXtended Data and Cooke /i Technology on PL mount version, essential for modern VFX workflows.
• Canon continues to honor its promise of long-term product value with a robust firmware suite designed to enhance workflow consistency and image quality across the Cinema EOS range of products.

Canon CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8

Cinema EOS · RF Mount

Focal Length

40–1200mm

Max Aperture

T5.0

Min Aperture

T10.8

Zoom Ratio

30×

Format Coverage

Super35 / Full-Frame

Min Focus

1.2m / 4′

Iris Blades

11

Gear Standard

0.8 MOD

Front Diameter

136mm

Length

43.7cm

Weight

3kg / 6.6lb

Communication

12-Pin Canon RF

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Canon CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 · Specifications from B&H Photo

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