Canon Announces the CINI-SERVO 11-55 T2.95-T3.95 Cinema Lens

[Richard CR]

Today’s been a busy release day ahead of IBC that starts on September 12th, and to further Canon’s new entries for that conference, they have announced the CiniServo 11-55mm F2.95. This lens is designed for Super 35 sensors but also includes a built-in focal extender for full-frame sensors. Canon leaves nothing on the table when […]

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[CanonGrunt]

I was fairly certain this would be a Cinema lens when we heard the rumors of the timing of its release. Canon rules the documentary space, and this will be a nice addition to the line up for those fellas. Lots of fancy tech in this one. Nice to see Canon isn’t slowing down on innovation on any if their fronts. A lot of production houses will buy this lens.

 

[Richard CR]

I was fairly certain this would be a Cinema lens when we heard the rumors of the timing of its release. Canon rules the documentary space, and this will be a nice addition to the line up for those fellas. Lots of fancy tech in this one. Nice to see Canon isn’t slowing down on innovation on any if their fronts. A lot of production houses will buy this lens.

I'm waiting for Canon Japan to wake up so i get some more technical details. I'm curious to see inside this lens a bit.

 

[Canon Rumors]

I wish Amsterdam hotels weren't a billion dollars now. No last minute trip to IBC.

 

[Mirnavi]

I wish Amsterdam hotels weren't a billion dollars now. No last minute trip to IBC.

You could camp somewhere

 

[Bigglesworth]

Canon releasing a native Super 35 lens gives me hope they haven't abandoned that sensor size for future cinema releases...

 

[Brown]

Canon releasing a native Super 35 lens gives me hope they haven't abandoned that sensor size for future cinema releases...

Why?
The prices or because you have lenses in the format?

 

[koenkooi]

I wish Amsterdam hotels weren't a billion dollars now. No last minute trip to IBC.

The RAI has its own train station and 2 subway stations, so taking a hotel further away and commuting is a feasible option. I did something similar, home to RAI two weeks ago for a full week and that went 'OK'. Next time I will take a hotel for at least a few nights, especially when having dinner with other people.