Canon CN-E50mm T1.3 L F

The Canon CN-E50mm T1.3 L F is a large-format cinema prime lens designed for cinematographers who demand the finest optical performance and professional build quality. Part of Canon's prestigious CN-E Cinema Prime lineup, this lens delivers a cinematic rendering with beautiful subject separation and smooth, natural bokeh — ideal for narrative film, documentary, commercial, and broadcast productions.

• Focal Length: 50mm — a classic normal-perspective prime that mirrors natural human vision
• Maximum Aperture: T1.3 — exceptional low-light performance and dramatic depth-of-field control
• Mount: Canon EF (Cinema Lock mount)
• Iris Type: 11-blade rounded iris for smooth, circular bokeh
• Focus: Long, smooth manual focus throw for precise cinema-style focus pulls
• Build: Cinema-grade housing with 0.8 mod gear teeth on focus and iris rings — compatible with standard follow focus systems and matte boxes
• Coatings: Canon's advanced multi-layer coatings for minimal flare and ghosting under practical and tungsten lighting

The CN-E50mm is the go-to normal prime for dramatic narrative shots, interviews, and scene-establishing work where natural perspective and gorgeous wide-open rendering are essential. Pairs seamlessly with other lenses in the Canon CN-E series for a consistent look across a full production.

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