Ideal for a wide range of productions, the new lens delivers a staggering 40-1200mm range reaching up to 1800mm with the built in 1.5x extender. The lens, which will be one of Canon’s highlights at the 2026 NAB Show, is announced as Canon releases a comprehensive firmware update for the Cinema EOS lineup, including the C400, C80, C70, C50, and R5C. These announcements reinforce Canon’s commitment to high-end cinematic storytelling and its aggressive expansion into wildlife, sports, live events, cinema, houses of worship and beyond.
Key Lens Features:
- Broad Reach: It covers 40mm through the world longest 1200mmFootnote1, with a built-in 1.5x extender pushing it to 1800mm.
- Portable design: With just under 15 lbs. and 16 inches in length for PL mount version. It offers the same zoom, focus, and iris ring positions as the predecessor, allowing you to use existing rigs and bring it everywhere just as before.
- Native Super 35mm sensor coverage: Natively Super 35mm sensor coverage with an integrated 1.5x extender for full-frame coverage.
- Next-Gen Drive Unit: Features fast servo performance when using the new USB-C terminal with external power supply and equipped with Focus Breathing Compensation. One note regarding power: a power source of 27W or more is required for faster zoom/focus servo speeds. Compatibility with all products is not guaranteed.
- RF Mount Communication: Seamless integration with Cinema EOS cameras enable precision Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, Focus Guide, and while using the EOS C400 camera, Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation.
- Virtual Production Ready: Supports Zeiss eXtended Data and Cooke /i Technology on PL mount version, essential for modern VFX workflows.
- Canon continues to honor its promise of long-term product value with a robust firmware suite designed to enhance workflow consistency and image quality across the Cinema EOS range of products.
- Improvement in Live Production Power: The EOS C400 camera now supports Auto Exposure Ramping Compensation to overcome iris ramping, compensating for light-loss during zooms.
- Remote Operation Enhanced Connectivity: New USB control protocols for the EOS C400, C80, and C50 cameras allow for remote operation of REC Start/Stop, Iris, Shutter, ISO, and Focus functions.
- Stream Reliability: Improved SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) workflows feature auto-reconnection capabilities if a streaming signal is momentarily lost.
- Enhanced User Interface: A new “Level” display on select models changes color when the camera is perfectly leveled, speeding up setup for gimbal and tripod work.
The new CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens and new Cinema EOS firmware will be on display at NAB 2026, a premier exhibition for broadcasting and video production equipment, in Canon’s booth #C3825, held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 19-22. Attendees can experience hands-on demonstrations of their new features.
The CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens is currently scheduled to start shipping in September 2026 for an estimated retail price of $79,999.00. The new Cinema EOS firmware update will be available in summer 2026.