Canon launches 4K broadcast-grade portable lens CJ27e×7.3B IASE T

On April 10, Canon (China) Co., Ltd. launched a 4K broadcast-grade portable zoom lens CJ27e×7.3B IASE T equipped with a newly developed digital drive unit "e-Xs V", suitable for 2/3-inch 4K broadcast-grade camera. The lens has excellent optical performance and can achieve a wide angle and high zoom ratio. It inherits the excellent operating feel brought by the ergonomic design while improving ease of use and functionality.

The launch of this lens further broadens the shooting application scenarios and meets the diverse shooting needs of users. The usage scenarios include not only live broadcasts and news reports, but also studio program recordings and shooting that require the use of special shooting equipment. Remote video production.

Digital driver unit “e-Xs V”

CJ27e×7.3B

Both 7.3mm wide angle and up to 27x The zoom magnification

CJ27e×7.3B IASE T’s wide-angle end reaches 7.3mm, suitable for shooting studio panoramas and vast landscapes; the zoom magnification is up to 27 times, and it can reach the telephoto end of 197mm, covering a wide range of Commonly used focal lengths. In addition, the lens has a built-in 2x teleconverter. By switching the zoom range to 2x, when the telephoto end is extended to 394mm, high-quality images can be presented throughout the entire shooting range.

Newly developed digital drive unit "e-Xs V" improves ease of use and functionality

Compared with previous drive units, "e-Xs V" improves aperture operation response. Equipped with this unit, the CJ27e×7.3B IASE T can not only achieve a 27x zoom magnification, but also achieve the same focus and zoom operation responsiveness as previous lenses. This enables users to accurately capture fast-moving subjects in shooting environments such as sports broadcasts. "e-Xs V" is the first Canon digital drive unit to feature a highly versatile USB Type-C interface, allowing users to read/write lens setting data from a USB flash drive and update firmware themselves. It can also transmit lens focus, zoom and aperture position information to control the lens from a remote system, making it more suitable for remote shooting and virtual production needs.

Product Name

Release Date

CJ27e×7.3B IASE T

Late August 2024

1) Taking into account the 7.3mm wide angle and up to 27x zoom ratio

A 27x high-magnification zoom lens developed using Canon optical technology, CJ27e×7.3B IASE T can cover the range from 7.3mm The wide-angle to 197mm telephoto shooting allows you to capture very realistic images even in situations such as studios, sports events and news reports where the subject space is limited or long-distance shooting is required.

Built-in 2x teleconverter, the focal length range can be switched from 7.3mm-197mm to 14.6mm-394mm. Even if a teleconverter is used, the excellent optical performance pursued by 4K images can still be maintained at the entire focal length.

Wide-angle end screen

Telephoto end screen

The newly developed digital drive unit "e-Xs V" improves Improved ease of use and functionality

Compared with previous drive units, "e-Xs V" improves the response speed of aperture, and while achieving a high magnification of 27 times, the "e-Xs V" maintains the same operational response speed as previous lenses* 1. When shooting fast-moving objects, photographers can freely capture wonderful moments.

Supports "focus breathing compensation", which can automatically compensate for changes in viewing angle during focusing, improving the ease of use of the lens.

Digital functions can be set, adjusted and operated via the display on top of the drive unit, which improves visibility and allows the user to operate from a comfortable position.

The menu layout of the information LCD screen is the same as that of the box-type zoom lens, and the same shortcut menu as that of existing portable lenses can be used on the sub-screen. Even in a busy workplace, switch settings and adjust parameters on the menu with ease.

Top view

The first Canon digital driver unit equipped with a highly versatile USB Type-C interface, allowing users to read/write lens setting data from a USB flash drive and Update firmware. In addition, information and service logs within each lens can be output to a USB flash drive, which can be used to communicate with controllers and systems.

Supports virtual and remote shooting. The high-resolution 16-bit absolute encoder can accurately detect position and combine the subject and background images together. When creating a virtual world, calibration will be easier. By providing three 20-pin ports, the virtual port can still be used even in full servo mode with the focus and zoom controllers connected. In addition to the existing 20-pin port, a new USB Type-C port can also assist in remote shooting. Use the USB Type-C interface to send lens focus, zoom and aperture position information, as well as control the lens from a remote system.

20-pin port at 3

The operation time of the entire zoom range at the highest zoom speed is approximately 0.5 seconds (reference)

Excellent optical performance suitable for 2/3-inch 4K broadcast cameras

Effective suppression by adopting a multi-group zoom system and a floating focus system Aberration fluctuations caused by zooming and focusing. Coupled with the optimized configuration of aspherical lenses and high-refractive index lenses, high optical performance suitable for 4K cameras is achieved throughout the entire zoom range, from the center to the edge of the image. By optimizing the configuration of fluorite lenses and UD lenses, it can effectively compensate for aberrations and chromatic aberrations, avoid color bleeding or contour blurring, and ensure that colors at the edges of the screen can also be accurately restored. The coating suppresses reflections on the inner surface of the lens barrel, suppressing ghosting and glare, thereby obtaining richly layered images that support HDR and WCG*1, making it a reality to shoot realistic images with a sense of reality.

The internal focusing system has been improved to effectively suppress focus fluctuations and improve image edge resolution.

Abbreviation for Wide Color Gamut, a technology that expands the image color gamut (color gamma)

Compact, lightweight lens body known for high mobility

Matches 2/3-inch 4K broadcast cameras Optical performance, the lens body is still light and portable, weighing about 2.10 kg, and the external dimensions are about 169.9mm (width) × 229.0mm (length) × 117.2mm (height). It is suitable for shooting in radio and television, studio and other scenes. Ensure the high flexibility required in different scenarios. The handle is designed in line with ergonomic principles, has excellent operational feel and is easy to hold, which can relieve photographers' fatigue from carrying the camera on their shoulders for long periods of time. Equipped with a 20-pin connector located diagonally behind the drive unit, the camera can be placed smoothly on the ground even when a 20-pin controller cable is connected, making it more convenient to use. 4K Broadcast Lens Lineup

For more than 60 years, Canon has contributed to innovation in the imaging industry with high-performance lenses. Canon released its first box-type broadcast-level zoom lens, the IF-I, in 1958, achieving a 6.7x zoom ratio. As the imaging industry enters a period of major transformation towards 4K, Canon has integrated the optical technology born from its unremitting efforts in research and development with mechanical technology, material engineering, and production technology. After rigorous evaluation and operational testing, Canon has established its operability and reliability. Canon will continue to expand its 4K broadcast lens product lineup to meet the needs of image production for high image quality and diverse image performance.

A total of 6 studio/box zoom lenses

UHD DIGISUPER 122 AF (on sale in July 2022)

UHD DIGISUPER 122 (on sale in April 2019)

UHD DIGISUPER 111 (on sale in February 2019)

UHD DIGISUPER 90 (on sale in February 2016)

UHD DIGISUPER 66 (on sale in August 2018)

UHD DIGISUPER 27 (on sale in March 2017)

Portable zoom lens, 10 pieces in total

UHDXS series

CJ45e×13.6B (on sale in April 2018)

CJ45e×9.7B (on sale in March 2018)

CJ27e×7.3B (expected to be on sale in late August 2024)

CJ25e×7.6B (on sale in 2019 On sale in February)

CJ20e×5B (on sale in December 2020)

CJ15e×4.3B (on sale in January 2020)

UHDGC Series

CJ18e×28B (on sale in June 2019)

CJ24e×7.5B (on sale in June 2018)

C18e×7.6B (on sale in November 2018)

CJ14e×4.3B (on sale in August 2018)

Participate in the "2024 NAB Show"

This product will be launched in the United States from April 13 (Saturday) to April 17 (Wednesday), local time On display at the Canon booth at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Broadcast Lens Market Trend

Due to the shift to digital broadcasting, increasing demand for 4K equipment in China, Japan and other countries, and the growing demand for virtual production, the broadcast equipment market will further develop and grow. (Canon Research)

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