The Canon CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 Cinema Zoom Lens with SS-41 Servo Kit (ARRI PL) is a high-performance broadcast and cinema lens engineered for professional productions that demand extreme focal range and precision control. Designed for Super 35 cameras with optional full-frame coverage via its built-in extender, this lens delivers exceptional 4K image quality, smooth servo operation, and advanced metadata integration. Its versatile design makes it ideal for live events, sports, wildlife, and cinematic shooting across tripod, studio, or aerial setups.

40-1200 mm Cine Servo Zoom Lens

Covers an industry-leading focal range from 40mm to 1200mm, offering unmatched versatility for wide to extreme telephoto shooting. With the built-in 1.5x extender, the range expands to 60-1800mm for even greater reach.

Super 35 Coverage with Full-Frame Capability

Provides native Super 35 sensor coverage and supports full-frame shooting when using the integrated extender, making it adaptable to multiple camera systems and production needs.

T5.0 to T10.8 Aperture Range

Maintains consistent exposure control across the zoom range, delivering reliable performance from wide to telephoto while producing a cinematic look with smooth depth transitions.

11-Blade Iris for Cinematic Bokeh

Creates soft, natural background blur and visually pleasing bokeh, enhancing subject separation and overall image aesthetics.

Advanced Servo Drive Unit

Features precision servo control for focus and zoom with support for focus breathing compensation, ensuring stable framing during focus adjustments. The servo unit is detachable for traditional cine-style manual operation.

Digital Focus and Zoom Servo Controllers (SS-41 Kit)

Includes the FPD-400D focus demand and ZSD-300D zoom demand, enabling precise remote control for professional broadcast environments such as live events and sports coverage.

Metadata and Communication Integration

Supports Cooke /i Technology and ZEISS eXtended Data for real-time lens metadata transmission, along with ARIA and ALAC protocols via a 12-pin connector for advanced camera communication.

Auto-Exposure Ramping Compensation (EOS C400)

When paired with compatible cameras, it helps maintain consistent exposure during zoom transitions for smoother, professional results.

Compact and Production-Ready Design

Despite its extensive zoom range, the lens is designed to remain relatively compact and lightweight, suitable for tripod, vehicle-mounted, or aerial shooting setups.