MELVILLE, N.Y., September 4, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced today the new CN-E35mm T1.5 L F single-focal-length Cinema prime lens designed for large-format single-sensor digital cinematography cameras employing Super 35mm or full-frame 35mm imagers. Delivering outstanding optical performance in contemporary 4K / 2K / HD motion imaging, the new Canon CN-E35mm T1.5 L F prime lens is the sixth member of Canon's line of compact, precision-matched EF-mount Cinema prime lenses, which also includes 14mm, 24mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm EF-mount models.

Full press release, photos located at New Canon CN-E35mm T1.5 L F for Single-Sensor 35mm Cameras at DV Info Net (http://www.dvinfo.net/news/canon-usa-announces-new-cn-e35mm-t1-5-l-f-for-single-sensor-35mm-cameras.html)

Pre-Order Canon CN-E35mm T1.5 L F EF-Mount Cinema Prime Lens $5200 Dec ETA (http://shop.texasmediasystems.com/Canon-CN-E35mm-T15-L-F-EF-Mount-Cinema-Prime-Lens-9139B001_p_5516.html#)

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Here's a link to photos of the new 35mm T1.5 Cinema Prime:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151603422282314.1073741844.72496997313&type=1&l=84db8bbbb2

Here's a new Canon Cinema Optics video that Canon just posted. info about the 35mm starts around the 1 minute mark:

Cinema Optics on Vimeo

Thanks a bunch, Terry -- some minor changes to your posts:

Added link to the official press release on DV Info Net.

Added pics.

Changed link in second post to properly embed the video clip directly within the post.

Much appreciated!

Just got updated pricing from Canon.

Pricing on the 35mm T1.5 Cinema Prime is going to be $4950 instead of $5200. Our pre-order link has been updated with the lower price. (http://shop.texasmediasystems.com/Canon-CN-E35mm-T15-L-F-EF-Mount-Cinema-Prime-Lens-9139B001_p_5516.html)

Shipping ETA is still Dec 2013.

I talked to Canon last night about the new 35mm Cinema Prime. (http://shop.texasmediasystems.com/Canon-CN-E35mm-T15-L-F-EF-Mount-Cinema-Prime-Lens-9139B001_p_5516.html)

ETA is still December.

Availability is going be tight for the first few months.

Have to ask: any specials based on C300, other CN-E lenses or similar ownership?

Eric-
There are many deals going now until Jan. 4th that involve lenses bought with the C100/300/500 will get you money off the camera and the lenses...also, if you buy 3, 4, or 5 Cine primes, you get $900, $1600, or $2500 off when purchased on the same invoice. What camera and lens combo are you looking for?

Jim Martin
Filmtools.com

I wasn't clear. I've already purchased a C300 and 4 CN-E lenses, wondering if there was a loyalty deal like there was with the other lenses., I just want the 35mm. Thanks.

Ther is a loyalty rebate for those who have registered their camera with Canon.....$500 off any CN lens...but the problem is, Canon has not included the 35mm in the program...and I suspect, with the program slated to end at the beginning of January, the lenses might not arrive in time. Will Canon extend the program and include the 35mm? I don't know but I do know Canon wants to sell a lot of Cine lenses, both primes and zooms.

Jim Martin
Filmtools.com
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There are no promotions for the 35mm Cinema Prime that Canon has announced.

If that changes, we honor any promo offered and adjust your order price prior to shipping. I have been told that we'll start shipping the the 35mm in a few weeks.

We can pre-approve Canon Leases if you apply online using the link below:

Canon Leasing - Apply Online - Texas Media Systems (http://www.texasmediasystems.com/canon-leasing.php)

I wasn't clear. I've already purchased a C300 and 4 CN-E lenses, wondering if there was a loyalty deal like there was with the other lenses., I just want the 35mm. Thanks.

Curious if anyone knows whether the new 35mm is based on the "old" (current) 35mm 1.4L EF lens or the "new" (unannounced) 35mm 1.4L II for which canon published a patent back in March. Nothing in the canon literature mentions this.

While I'm really happy with both the 85mm and the 24mm cinema lenses, which are both newer designs, the 50mm (which is an older design) isn't a particularly great lens in comparison.

Barry

Canon's website in Japan says that the release date for the new 35mm Cinema Prime is Dec 17.

Pre-Order Online for $4950 at Texas Media Systems (http://shop.texasmediasystems.com/Canon-CN-E35mm-T15-L-F-EF-Mount-Cinema-Prime-Lens-9139B001_p_5516.html#)

Canon Financial Online Lease Application:
Canon Leasing - Texas Media Systems (http://www.texasmediasystems.com/canon-leasing.php)

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Hey Terry,

I was wondering if you know the answer to the question I posted earlier...regarding the design of the cn-e 35mm relative to the older(current) / newer(patent info speculation) versions of the 35mm 1.4 L?

Barry

Hi Barry,

from what i've read the Cinema Prime lenses are not the same lenses at the L series glass.

Terry

Interesting. All I've ever heard is that they are essentially the same designs, with cine mechanicals, an 11 blade iris, and possibly new coatings. Not necessarily a bad thing, except in the case of the 50 which is showing its age (and my cn-e 50mm seems to have all the same issues as my 50mm L). I seem to remember canon spokesmen saying as much, but I can't find anything in the literature.

Hi Barry,

from what i've read the Cinema Prime lenses are not the same lenses at the L series glass.

Terry

Hey... I'm not crazy:-)

From FotoCare's website (and a dozen others selling the CN-E lenses, indicating the language came from Canon)

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The Canon CN-E 50mm T1.3 L F Cine Lens is a 50mm fixed focal length lens designed for cine-applications. It comes in Canon's EF mount and is for use with Canon's EOS C300 and with full-frame EOS DSLRs. The lens is based on Canon's EF 50mm f/1.2L and is optimized for cine-use with upgraded optics and coating and a completely redesigned mechanical construction.

and

The Canon CN-E 24mm T1.5 L F Cine Lens is a 24mm wide-angle fixed focal length lens designed for cine-applications. It comes in Canon's EF mount and is for use with Canon's EOS C300 and with full-frame EOS DSLRs. The lens is based on Canon's EF 24mm f/1.4L II and is optimized for cine-use with upgraded optics and coating and a completely redesigned mechanical construction.

and

The Canon CN-E 85mm T1.3 L F Cine Lens is an 85mm fixed focal length lens designed for cine-applications and capable of telephoto "looks". It comes in Canon's EF mount and is for use with Canon's EOS C300 and with full-frame EOS DSLRs.

The lens is based on Canon's EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM and is optimized for cine-use with upgraded optics and coating and a completely redesigned mechanical construction.
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