Canon CN-E 50mm T1.3 L F Cine Lens – Professional Standard Cinema Prime | Fotoplus
The Canon CN-E 50mm T1.3 L F Cine is an EF-mount standard cinema prime lens designed for Canon Cinema EOS C-series cameras, full-frame EOS DSLR bodies, and any EF-mount video-capable camera system.
Its ultra-fast T1.3 maximum aperture ensures outstanding performance in low-light environments while delivering a cinematic shallow depth of field. This makes it a preferred choice for narrative films, commercial productions, and high-end video workflows.
Cinematic Bokeh and Manual Control
The 11-blade iris, engineered to maintain a near-perfect circular shape:
- Produces smooth, natural bokeh
- Creates beautifully rounded out-of-focus highlights
- Maintains consistent cinematic rendering
The de-clicked, fully manual aperture ring allows extremely precise exposure control—even when used with DSLR cameras—ensuring predictable and repeatable results on set.
Classic 50mm Perspective for Film Production
The 50mm focal length is considered a natural perspective standard in cinematography:
- Ideal for portraits and mid-shots
- Excellent for interviews
- Balanced depth compression
- Strong storytelling versatility
For many productions, this focal length serves as a core prime lens within a cinema lens kit.
Built for Professional Cine Workflow
As part of the CN-E series, the lens offers:
- Industry-standard cine gearing
- Consistent mechanical feel
- Robust, production-ready construction
Its design prioritizes repeatable focus pulls and accurate manual exposure control, essential in professional film environments.
The Canon CN-E 50mm T1.3 L F Cine Lens is an EF-mount standard-width lens for Canon's C-series cinema cameras, full-frame EOS DSLRs, and any video-capable camera that accepts EF-mount lenses. The aperture is a fast T1.3 that lets you get superior shots in low light. The diaphragm is made up of 11-blades and is as round as can be, and along with the fast aperture it can produce impressive bokeh and beautiful circular highlights. The diaphragm ring is stepless, super-smooth, and fully manual, even when used with a DSLR, offering an evermore accurate handle.
Specifications
- Maximum Aperture: T1.3
- Lens Mount: Canon EF
- Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
- Angle of View: Super 35 Diagonal: 47.9°
- Filter Thread: No
- Minimum Focus Distance: From Camera Sensor: 45.7 cm
- Aperture/Iris Blades: 11
- Image Stabilization: No
- Gear Standard: 0.8 MOD
- Electronic Communication: No
- Diameter: Maximum: 118.4 mm, Front: 114 mm
- Length: 10.2 cm
- Weight: 1.1 kg