Canon CJ18ex28B (56-1000mm with Built-in 2X Extender) and CJ15ex8.5B (Vari-Angle Prism Image Stabilization) UHDgc 2/3-Inch Portable 4K Broadcast Zoom Lenses: Compact, Portable, Lightweight, Affordable

The following video presents Canon Broadcast Lenses:
“Learn about Canon’s lineup of Broadcast lenses.”

Canon recently announced the UHDgc series of portable-zoom 4K UHD broadcast lenses: the CJ18ex28B and CJ15ex8.5B.

Canon CJ18ex28B features a zoom range of 28-500mm (56-1000mm with built-in 2X extender), "making it ideal for capturing crisp shots at long distances, while remaining compact enough to be operated in a shoulder-mounted configuration." — Canon CJ18ex28B features a zoom range of 28-500mm (56-1000mm with built-in 2X extender), “making it ideal for capturing crisp shots at long distances, while remaining compact enough to be operated in a shoulder-mounted configuration.”

Canon CJ18ex28B provides Super-Telephoto Shooting up to 1000mm, dynamic shooting styles and the mobility required for shooting a wide variety of documentary and nature programs: Image Courtesy of Canon

Canon CJ15ex8.5B features Canon’s exclusive Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) Image Stabilization technology to help minimize vibrations on both the horizontal and vertical axes during mobile shooting, such as during sporting events. This lens weighs only 4.48 lbs. and measures 6.7” (W) x 4.6” (H) x 9.4” (L).

Canon's Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) technology is an "image stabilization system based upon a flexible prism intercepting the light rays entering the lens proper – known as the Vari-Angle Prism Optical stabilization (VAP-IS). This system is ideally suited to removing image blur due to vibration frequencies encountered in a variety of shooting situations. This is especially important for 4K lens-camera system where the far higher resolution makes such image blur more visible." — Canon’s Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) technology is an “image stabilization system based upon a flexible prism intercepting the light rays entering the lens proper – known as the Vari-Angle Prism Optical stabilization (VAP-IS). This system is ideally suited to removing image blur due to vibration frequencies encountered in a variety of shooting situations. This is especially important for 4K lens-camera system where the far higher resolution makes such image blur more visible.”

Image Stabilization Functions:

Canon CJ15ex8.5B: The Image Stabilization feature can be activated directly on the lens.

When using the image stabilization function, the IS lever is set to ON, and a mechanical lock is released.

Canon CJ15ex8.5B: Images Courtesy of Canon

1 – IS lever: Image Stabilization ON/OFF Lever
The stabilization function is turned on by moving the IS lever in the direction of the arrow until it locks.

2 – IS OFF Button: Turns Image Stabilization OFF
After using the lens, be sure to press the OFF button to re-engage the mechanical lock.

Greater stabilization effects can be achieved by using two modes according to shooting situation and vibration. The switch is located on the relay part.

3 – Image Stabilizer Correction/Direction Selector Switch
V Mode: Correction only in vertical direction
V＋H Mode: Correction for both vertical and horizontal vibration

4 – Stabilization Mode Selector Switch
Portable Mode: Mode optimized for portable shooting
Tripod Mode: Mode optimized for tripod shooting

5 – Panning Switch
If you push this switch during camerawork with stabilization on, the stabilization is temporarily turned off to prevent any shaking or fluttering effect on the screen.

6 – IS Indicator Light LED
Illuminates when stabilization is working

PRESS RELEASE

Canon Introduces Two New UHDgc 2/3-Inch Portable Zoom Lenses Designed For 4K UHD Broadcast Cameras

Two New Lenses Deliver Key Features for the Broadcast Industry: High Image Quality and Mobility

MELVILLE, NY, April 2, 2019 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of two new additions to its UHDgc series of portable-zoom 4K UHD broadcast lenses: the CJ18ex28B and CJ15ex8.5B. These new lenses are compatible with 4K UHD broadcast cameras that have 2/3-inch sensors. Both lenses provide 4K UHD imaging quality at a price point that is affordable to the majority of the broadcast market. Additionally, the new lenses provide impressive UHD optical performance, while maintaining a compact and lightweight design to meet versatile and ever-changing needs of a broad range of video productions including documentaries, sports, events and news coverage.

The new Canon CJ18ex28B and CJ15ex8.5B portable zoom lenses utilize Canon’s proprietary optical design technology featuring materials such as fluorite and Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) glass to achieve high 4K UHD performance across the entire zoom range. In addition, these lenses support the wide color gamut approved by the ITU-R BT.2020 UHD broadcasting standard. These features are essential to HDR imaging. The ergonomics and digital servo operational controls of the lenses are similar to Canon’s current lineup of portable zoom lenses, providing users with maximum mobility in a variety of shooting situations.

Canon CJ15ex8.5B CJ15ex8.5B provides optimized chromatic aberration correction based on BT.2020 correction data.

Canon's portable CJ15ex8.5B 4K UHD lens features correction data that supports BT.2020, which offers a wider color gamut than the conventional BT.709 broadcasting standard. — Canon’s portable CJ15ex8.5B 4K UHD lens features correction data that supports BT.2020, which offers a wider color gamut than the conventional BT.709 broadcasting standard.

The CJ18ex28B lens features a zoom range of 28-500mm (56-1000mm with built-in 2X extender), making it ideal for capturing crisp shots at long distances, while remaining compact enough to be operated in a shoulder-mounted configuration. The CJ15ex8.5B features Canon’s exclusive Vari-Angle Prism (VAP) Image Stabilization technology to help minimize vibrations on both the horizontal and vertical axes during mobile shooting, such as during sporting events. Both of these lenses fill a unique need for specialized shooting environments in the broadcast market.

“The demand for affordable, high-quality 4K UHD lenses for television news has continued to grow year over year, and as the needs of our customers mature, Canon continues to evolve to meet the needs of end-users,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “These new UHDgc lenses provide the optical brilliance that makes Canon a leader in broadcast lenses, while maintaining a price point that fits the budgetary needs of a large segment of the industry.”

The Canon CJ18ex28B and CJ15ex8.5B 4K Portable Zoom Lenses will make their public debut at the NAB Show 2019 in Las Vegas from April 8^th-11^th in the Canon booth (C4425).

Availability

The Canon CJ18ex28B and CJ15ex8.5B 4K Portable Zoom Lenses are scheduled to be available in the beginning of Summer 2019*. For more information, please visit, usa.canon.com/broadcast.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

^* Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.