The Canon PL-Mount CN-E 30-105mm f/2.8 L SP/MOD Digital Cinema Zoom Lens provides impressive zoom magnification and wide-angle focal length range for the Super 35mm format. It is engineered to offer 4K optical performance for demanding high-end productions, meeting and exceeding industry standards.

Intended for the working professional, the lens has markings on angled surfaces and on both sides of the barrel, making it easy to read settings from behind, or from either side of the camera. Focus markings can even be switched from standard labeling to metric, depending on production needs. This lens 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 of production application needs.

Designed to fulfill contemporary 4K production standards, this lens surpasses the performance requirements of any HD imaging system. It features advanced optical design with fluorite and large aspherical lens elements to achieve sharp, consistent images throughout the zoom range. It also incorporates geared inner focusing to minimize focus-induced changes in the angle of view, reducing focus breathing virtually to zero. The innovative glass construction counteracts barrel expansion and contraction to avoid temperature-induced marking discrepancies.

The Cinema Zoom lens offers impressive optical performance for demanding high-end productions. Light and small in size, the lens offers consistent a form factor and markings optimized for motion picture production. Sharing the same gear position, diameter and rotation angle, and front diameter-the lens’ compatibility with third-party accessories allows crews to easily change between any 2 lenses without making adjustments to the rig setup.

This PL mount lens can be converted to EF mount, if required, by using the included EF mount conversion kit.

Mobility is good and a camera can be held while the lens is attached. Many features also enhance lens usability, making the lens a good match for applications beyond filmmaking.

With good resolution, this lens is ready for 4K cameras. From the center of the screen to the edges, image rendering is good, with minimal distortion. This wide-angle zoom lens maintains ample image brightness (T-number: 2.8) that does not change with zooming.

Easy-to-Read Controls: Focus, zoom, and iris markings are provided on angled surfaces. These markings are easier to read from behind the camera.

Inner Focus: Minimizes focus-induced changes in the angle of view.

Light & Compact: Smaller and lighter to meet a variety of shooting needs.

Flange-Back Adjustment Mechanism: A covered flange-back adjustment mechanism is included, with broadcast applications in mind.

Unified Front Lens (Diameter, Gear Position): Uniform gear positions within the same categories eliminate the need for accessory gear position adjustment when switching lenses.

Supports Industry-Standard Cameras: Supports industry-standard Super 35mm equivalent and APS-C formats.

Marked on Both Sides: Lenses are marked on both sides. This makes markings visible from either side of the lens.

Comfortable Usability: Control rings maintain the right amount of resistance while offering good usability with consistent operating torque.

Switchable Unit for Focus Marking: The outer piece on marked focus rings can be switched from non-metric to metric labeling.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this cover a full frame sensor?

A: It does not. This lens covers APS-C and Super 35mm sized sensors.

Q: 2. Does this lens have built in image stabilization?

A: No it does not have built in IS. This is not a feature of cinema lenses in general.

Q: 3. 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.

Q: 4. What is the effective millimeter equivalent for this lens? For instance is the range 20mm to 65mm in terms of 35mm ?

A: Super 35mm sensors tend to have a 1.5x crop factor. This will be the equivalent of a 23.25 -70.5mm lens.

Q: 5. Is it possible for this lens to be servo zoom?

A: You can add a FIZ control system to this lens if you like but if you are interested in a lens with a built in servo zoom you may want to consider Canon's Cine Servos such as their 25-250mm (B&H # CAE25250PL MFR # 4573C002) or 50-1000mm (B&H # CAE501000EF MFR # 0438C001).

Q: 6. Does this lens support the DPAF focus guide as the CN-E Primes do?

A: No, this is not applicable to this lens.

Q: 7. Does this lens support the DPAF focus guide as the CN-E Primes do?

A: Yes, the Canon CN-E 30-105mm T2.8 L S Telephoto Cinema Zoom Lens with EF Mount supports the Canon DPAF focus guide.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Which length rod do I need for the Zacuto Lens Support? There's a model with a 1" rod and another with a 2" rod. I realize I can drop the 2" rod down in the mount if I need to, but can someone definitively tell me if the 1" will fit, or the 2"? Thanks in advance.

A: With this question you also have to consider the rig itself and how the lens will sit on it. Because of that we recommend going with the model that has the longer, 2.5" rod. It is better to have the longer rod which can be adjusted, B&H # ZAZ14LS25. https://bhpho.to/2K8Elo5

Q: 10. Is this lens parfocal?

A: Testing has shown this lens to be parfocal. It should hold focus through the zoom range.