Just announced are Canon’s new 18-80mm T4.4 EF Compact Servo lens and ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose camera.

See the full press releases on DV Info Net at:

Canon Announces ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera at DV Info Net (http://www.dvinfo.net/news/canon-announces-me200s-sh-multi-purpose-camera.html)

and

Canon Announces Compact-Servo 18-80mm Zoom Lens at DV Info Net (http://www.dvinfo.net/news/canon-announces-compact-servo-18-80mm-zoom-lens.html)

Weighing in at only 2.65 lbs the 18-80mm was designed for video and is as versatile as it is compact and lightweight. It was developed with full external servo control to control zoom, focus, and iris/aperture and there is also a new optional ZSG-C10 grip to help support different shooting styles. Other features include high level 4K performance, a no step iris mechanism, accessory support, and is parfocal. There is also additional support for use with Canon Cinema EOS cameras. It supports dual pixel autofocus and the dual pixel focus guide, image stabilization, and EF communication functions. This compact servo lens will be priced at $5225 and you can place a free pre-order on our website at the link below.


The other announcement Canon made is for the release of their new multi-purpose camera. Built in the same vein as Canon’s 4,000,000 ISO ME20, the ME200 can be configured to tackle just about any pro video scenario such as cinema, television, surveillance, and documentary work. It weighs 2.2 lbs and has dimensions of 4”x4.6”x4.4” (LHW) which allows for numerous builds and use with various camera systems.

- Features include
Canon Super 35mm CMOS Sensor
Dual Pixel Auto Focus
12 Stops of Dynamic Range
1080p/720p Video to 60fps
3G/HD-SDI and HDMI Terminals
Locking EF Mount
One Shot Auto Focus
Built-in Motorized ND Filters
Motorized IR Cut Filter for Infrared
Push Auto Iris
Compatible w/ Select EF-mount Lenses
Auto Exposure
RS-422 Remote Control Terminal

The ME200 will be priced at $4999.00 and can also be pre-ordered for free on our website.

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Nothing says if the lens is full frame or not, but since it's an Ef not efs mount, it should be. Right?
Great range for cinema.

S35 only to save weight

Rodney Charters looks at this lens.

Newsshooter at NAB 2016: Canon 18-80 T 4.4 cine lens on Vimeo

Another item on this lens.

Canon Announces Compact Servo Cinema Zoom Lens (http://www.provideocoalition.com/18-80_servo_zoom)

Has anyone heard if the new Canon 18-80mm Servo Zoom lens (native EF mount) is compatible with the soon to ship new Canon EOS 1DX Mk II EF mount? Because the dual pixel auto focus capability of the new 1DX2 is even better than the C300 Mk II and the 1DX2 lets you pull focus and maintains dual pixel autofocus even when shooting 4K 4:2:2 60fps internal to the CFast 2.0 card.

Hi Douglas,

While there's no reason that you can't use this lens on the new 1DX, it won't cover the full frame. It's an EF lens, but only covers super35...so unfortunately you won't be shooting 4k anything on this camera with this lens...unless you like a nice black border around your image.

Not sure that the DPAF is better on the 1Dx than the C300 MK II...most of what I've read says it's faster than previous DSLR's. The read speed of the C300mk ii and the 1Dx appear to be the same, so I'd imagine similar performance.

Actually when you read up on the way that 4K shooting takes place it crops the image from the central portion of the full active sensor area 5472 x 3648, but since the 4K movie is only taking the central 4096 x 2160 pixels that may fit almost within the range of the zoom lens.

Thanks for pointing that out. I wasn't aware. From the dimensions on BH site, it looks like the lens's 31.4 mm image circle might just clear the 26.9 x 14.2 window of the 1DxII, although my guess is you'll see some vignetting as canon states the coverage as Super35, which is a bit smaller.

Barry