The Professional's Source Since 1973
  • Help
Ask Our Experts800.606.6969
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
Video Chat with a Pro Video Expert - Live

Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-T8.9 PL Lens with SS-41-IASD Kit

BH #CA501000PLSS • MFR #0438C004
Print
Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-T8.9 PL Lens with SS-41-IASD Kit
Key Features
  • CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-T8.9 PL Lens
  • SS-41-IASD Full Servo Controller Kit
  • Focus Controller, Zoom Demand, Cables
  • 20x Zoom Range, 4K Super35 Support
Add a cinema zoom lens to your broadcast studio, sports, or event camera with full servo capability with this CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-T8.9 PL Lens with SS-41-IASD Kit put together by Canon. The kit includes the CINE-SERVO 50 to 1000mm T5.0 to T8.9 PL-mount lens and the SS-41-IASD full servo kit.
More Details
Back-Ordered
$71,098.00
Price $72,598.00
Instant Savings $1,500.00
  • This item cannot be canceled or returned.
Free Standard Shipping
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $6,999.99
Ask an Expert
800.606.6969

Canon Cine-Servo 50-1000mm T5.0 Overview

Add a cinema zoom lens to your broadcast studio, sports, or event camera with full servo capability with this CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-T8.9 PL Lens with SS-41-IASD Kit put together by Canon. The kit includes the CINE-SERVO 50 to 1000mm T5.0 to T8.9 PL-mount lens and the SS-41-IASD full servo kit.

The cine servo lens features a 50 to 1000mm zoom with a 1.5x extender that allows 75 to 1500mm zoom, and it supports 4K resolutions even with the extender enabled. It also features a mini LCD, an 11-blade iris, a 12-pin control connector, a zoom rocker, and a T5 to T8.9 aperture range. The SS-41-IASD kit provides everything you need to extend servo control to the lens and includes an FPD-400D focus controller, a ZSD-300D digital servo zoom demand, and two IAS 20p cables.

ript>

Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 with PL Mount

The CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 with PL mount from Canon is designed to combine the functionality and form factor of a broadcast, ENG-style-servo zoom lens with the optical precision of a cinema zoom. The lens is designed for use on cinema cameras with Super 35 sized sensors and is suitable for 4K acquisition. With a detachable drive mechanism and support for rod attachment, it is designed to be equally at home whether being used by a solo camera operator or a full production team. The lens features a 20x optical zoom and a focal length range of 50 to 1000mm with a maximum T stop of 5.0 at the wide end. The lens features a built-in 1.5x extender providing a 75 to 1500mm zoom range, capable of supporting 4K resolution.

The lens features 180° of focus rotation for precise focus pulls and is marked in both feet and meters. The detachable drive unit, can be removed and reattached with the zoom in nay position, requiring no re-calibration. It also supports motorized zoom speeds ranging from 1.5 seconds to 180 seconds to zoom throughout the entire range. The zoom control includes a mini-LCD that displays zoom, focus, and iris setting. The lens mount supports electronic signal pass through, supporting EOS lens data management functions. The built-in, 12-pin connector allows you to interface this lens with standard broadcast connectors. The 11-blade iris creates circular out of focus highlights and a natural looking Bokeh.

20x Zoom Range
The lens features a 20x zoom range of 50 to 1000mm, which is very long for a lens that supports the Super35 format. A built-in 1.5x extender allows you to increase the zoom range to 75 to 1500mm while still supporting 4K resolution.
Suitable for Shoulder Mounted Camera Operation
The lens features the form factor and control layout of typical ENG lenses and is designed to be friendly for a single camera operator to control while using the camera shoulder mounted. The zoom servo is controlled by rocker with the right hand and focus and iris can be operated manually with the left hand
Variable Speed Servo
High speed servo-driven zoom and iris is available for critical situations such as while filming sports or fast action. Meanwhile, slower speed settings are available for more expressive work. With this variability, the zoom duration can be set to last anywhere from 1.5 to 180 seconds
Immediate System Startup
The drive unit features a high-performance encoder so that the lens requires no initialization. This means the system can be used immediately without any delay waiting for it to boot up
Supports Virtual Image Data Output
Via three 20-pin connectors below the servo, it is possible to connect an external system to collect 16-bit virtual image data
Standard Broadcast 12-Pin Camera Interface Cable
The lens features the same 12-pin camera interface for power and serial data as found on regular Canon broadcast lenses
Broadcast Lens-Style Focus Ring
In addition to servo zoom, focus, and iris, another ENG-derived feature is the knurled focus ring, which is limited to a 180° rotation
Flange-Back Adjustment
The flange back may be adjusted in the same manner as on broadcast lenses to simplify the transition between different camera systems with different flange focal distances
Fully Closing Iris
The iris may be closed fully for setting camera black balance or other calibration procedures
Detachable Drive Unit
The motor unit housing the servo motors and zoom rocker may be removed for cinema style shooting where full manual control is preferred
Supports Super 35mm Image Sensors
The lens provides a sufficiently large image circle to cover a Super 35mm sensor
Support for Cinema Lens Accessories
The lens is compatible with a wide array of accessories common in the cine industry, including matte boxes, follow focuses, and electronic and wireless controllers. The focus ring features both a 0.8mm MOD cine standard gear ring as well as a 0.5 Canon MOD ring, the zoom features a 0.5 Canon MOD, and there is also a 0.5 MOD iris gear
Compatible with Lens Support
Because of the weight of the lens, it is often deemed helpful or necessary to support the lens using a 19mm rod system. This lens makes that possible by allowing you to attach a lens support
Lens-to-Camera Metadata Transmission
The lens supports the Cooke/i Lens Camera Data protocols through contacts built into the PL-mount. This allows lens metadata such as zoom setting and iris to be recorded in the camera. Note that a firmware update may be required for proper communications between the lens and the camera.
Serviceable Lens Mounts
The lens mount can be swapped between PL and Canon EF only by an authorized Canon service Facility.
11-Blade Aperture Design
The lens features 11 aperture blades to make lens flares and orbs caused by the bokeh effect as close to round as possible. With fewer blades, it is often possible to see the geometric shape of the aperture. Additionally, using an odd number of blades helps prevent diffraction effects that can cause pin-points of light to produce an unwanted "staring" effect
Lens Design
Aspherical Lens Technology
Since spherical lenses refract more in the periphery than the center, it is essentially impossible for an image to be sharp across the entire frame. Aspherical lenses, on the other hand, are able to maintain much more even focusing across the image area for more uniform focusing. In addition, it means less elements are required in the lens design helping make it not only sharper but reducing the size and weight as well
Canon Fluorite Coating
Because glass lenses can never be totally free from chromatic aberration Canon applies a special coating, fluorite, which has an anomalous dispersion characteristic effectively reducing the aberration below what is possible with optical glass alone
UPC: 013803257199
Canon FPD400D Digital Focus Demand

The Canon FPD-400D is a digital focus servo demand designed for Canon lens controller kits, including the SS-41-20D, SS-42-20D, SS-41-IASD, and SS-42-IASD. Compatible with both A- and R-type lenses, this controller provides precision focus control for a variety of professional broadcast applications, including live event coverage and sports. The FPD-400D demand includes a pan-bar clamp mount but requires a separate cable for both A- and R-type lenses and a servo module for R-type lenses.

Canon Compatibility
  • Lens controller kits.
  • A-type broadcast lenses.
  • R-type broadcast lenses.
Focus Functions
  • Direction switch that can be used with both A- and R-type lenses.
  • Line/curve selector for both A- and R-type lenses.
  • Standard/far focus switch that is compatible only with R-type lenses.
Canon ZSD-300D Digital Zoom Servo Demand

The Canon ZSD-300D is a digital zoom servo demand for canon lens controller kits. The controller provides precision zoom capability in a handlebar style controller and is useful in a variety of professional broadcast applications, including live event coverage and sports.

Kit Contains:

Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 with PL Mount

Key Specs
Focal Length
50 to 1000mm
Maximum Aperture
T5 to 8.9
Lens Mount
ARRI PL
Lens Format Coverage
Super35/APS-C
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Maximum Aperture
T5 to 8.9
Lens Mount
ARRI PL
Interchangeable Mount
No
Lens Format Coverage
Super35/APS-C
Image Circle
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Angle of View
Super 35
Diagonal: 33.3 to 1.61°
Zoom Ratio
20x
Minimum Focus Distance
From Unspecified Point in Lens: 11.5' / 3.5 m
Diaphragm Blades
11
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Iris: 0.5 MOD / 51 Pitch
Zoom: 0.5 MOD / 51 Pitch
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
Front: 5.4" / 136 mm 
Dimensions (W x H)
6.9 x 6.7" / 175.3 x 170.2 mm
Length
16.3" / 413.2 mm
Weight
14.6 lb / 6.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
25.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
30 x 15.06 x 14.02"

Canon Cine-Servo 50-1000mm T5.0 Reviews

See any errors on this page? Let us know

It comes with its own hard case?

It comes with its own hard case?
Asked by: Alonso
The Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-T8.9 EF Lens with SS-41-IASD Kit does not come with its own case. To view the suitable cases for this lens available to purchase, visit this page. https://bhpho.to/3mu1Sms
Answered by: Naftoli
Date published: 2024-03-28

Does the maximum T-stop switch to 8.9 when you ...

Does the maximum T-stop switch to 8.9 when you use the extender, or is it progressive with increased focal length?
Asked by: Matthew
I had the same question and wasn't satisfied with the answer someone else posted. I found this under specs on Canon's website: T5.0 at 50-560mm T8.9 at 1000mm T7.5 at 75-840mm (With 1.5x Extender) T13.35 at 1500mm (With 1.5x Extender)
Answered by: Seth
Date published: 2024-03-28

Hello. Is there a cheaper alternative to this ...

Hello. Is there a cheaper alternative to this lens? Thanks.
Asked by: Evan
No, there is not a less expensive alternative for the Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 with EF Mount.
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2023-02-01

Does the EF version support DPAF, or it's MF ...

Does the EF version support DPAF, or it's MF only? Thanks!
Asked by: Niko
This is a manual focus lens.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2024-03-28

question

Is this lens really 1000mm focal length, given its phisical size (40cm) long?
Asked by: Zuzanna W.
Yes, this lens really does have a 1000mm focal length.
Answered by: Joseph P.
Date published: 2024-03-28

Can I use an LMB 4x5 Mattebox with the 136mm ...

Can I use an LMB 4x5 Mattebox with the 136mm Clamp Adapter, or does this lens require a 6x6 Mattebox? Any vignetting with 4x5?
Asked by: Michael
The Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 with PL Mount can be used with a 136mm clamp on matte box. It does not require a 6.6 x 6.6 matte box. There will be no vignetting with 4 x 5.6" filters.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2024-03-28

What excuse do you suggest me to tell my wife ...

What excuse do you suggest me to tell my wife about buying this lens?
Asked by: Tiago
Depending upon the type of relationship you have and your level of comfort, promising her a new summer home might get you the go-ahead... but usually, if one has the necessity for such lens, then one probably has the adequate, projected returns to justify the purchase. You can also tell her that it captures vivid color better than a BMW automobile.
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2024-10-15

What type of connector does the Servo Unit has to ...

What type of connector does the Servo Unit has to use with a zoom controller?
Asked by: Federico
The zoom and focus use 20 pin connectors.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2018-12-06
  • y_2025, m_2, d_14, h_8CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_12
  • loc_en_US, sid_1633514, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo