![Canon-RF-Cinema-prime-lens-banner-rev Canon-RF-Cinema-prime-lens-banner-rev](https://2ccb6e56.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Canon-RF-Cinema-prime-lens-banner-rev.jpg)
Melville, NY—Canon USA introduced the first Canon RF-mount cinema prime lens lineup (CN-R) for its Cinema EOS system. The new lenses combine optical performance for 4K and 8K shooting; cinema-style operability; as well as RF-mount communications.
![Canon-CN-R85mm-T1.3-L-F-horiz-Canon RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses](https://2ccb6e56.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Canon-CN-R85mm-T1.3-L-F-horizt-300x268.jpg)
What’s more, Canon says the first set of seven RF-mount cinema prime lenses is only the beginning. Canon plans “to swiftly expand the lineup of RF-mount-compatible video production equipment to meet the needs of professional video production of such content as movies, TV and commercials.”
Canon RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses
The initial seven Canon CN-R lenses have focal lengths and T stops of 14mm T3.1, 20mm T1.5, 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.3, 85mm T1.3 and 135mm T2.2. Furthermore, they are all compatible with the two existing RF-mount Canon cinema cameras: the EOS C70 and EOS R5 C.
In addition, the lenses will allow for RF-mount protocol transmission. Further, just as with EF-mount cinema prime Lenses, operators can control magnification, chromatic aberration correction, peripheral light correction, as well as a dual-pixel focus guide via camera body operations. The new lenses also feature lens distortion correction. These features support video production needs during on-location recording and postproduction workflow.
![Canon-CN-R20mm-T1.5-L-F-left-Canon RF-Mount Cinema Prime Lenses](https://2ccb6e56.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Canon-CN-R20mm-T1.5-L-F-left-300x249.jpg)
The lenses achieve optical performance suitable for use with 4K and 8K cameras by optimally positioning large-diameter aspherical lens elements as well as elements with anomalous dispersion glass. Their compatibility with the full-frame large-format sensor, bright T-stop values and 11-blade iris help produce a shallow depth of field for subjects, natural round blurring and soft image expressions. Additionally, unified Cinema EOS color balance throughout the series helps provide consistent color, even when changing lenses.
![Canon-cn-r14mm-T3.1-L-F-vert-Canon RF-mount cinema prime lenses](https://2ccb6e56.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Canon-cn-r14mm-T3.1-L-F-vert-279x300.jpg)
Canon sought to design the lenses with an ideal level of ring torque. Thus, they allow for the precise, smooth adjustments often needed during cinema productions. The lenses also provide a unified design across the series, including the gear position of the operation ring, the lens diameter and the rotation angle (operation angle). As a result, cinematographers can swap the lenses in and out without having to adjust matte boxes or external focus accessories for each lens.
Furthermore, a coarse surface near the mount provides a comfortable fit in the user’s hand. Consequently, they can hold the lens securely without gripping the operation ring when attaching and detaching different lenses.
![Canon-C-RN135mm-T2.2-L-F](https://2ccb6e56.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Canon-C-RN135mm-T2.2-L-F-300x257.jpg)
Schedule of Availability
The estimated retail pricing and scheduled availability of the first seven Canon RF-mount cinema prime lenses are as follows:
- CN-R14mm T3.1 L F: $4,220, Late February 2024
- CN-R20mm T1.5 L F: $4,220, Late March 2024
- CN-R24mm T1.5 L F: $4,220, Late January 2024
- CN-R35mm T1.5 L F: $3,950, Late January 2024
- CN-R50mm T1.3 L F: $3,950, Late January 2024
- CN-R85mm T1.3 L F: $3,950, Late January 2024
- CN-R135mm T2.2 L F: $3,950, Late April 2024