Canon 35MM T1.5 Cinema Prime $5200 ETA Dec 2013

[Barry Goyette]

Originally Posted by Terry Nixon

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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