The CJ27ex7.3B, Canon’s first 2/3” portable lens with a class leading1 27x optical zoom, expands Canon’s extensive broadcast lens lineup. The lens spans a focal range of 7.3mm to 197mm. With a built-in 2x extender, the lens’ maximum telephoto reach increases to 394mm. The new lens, with superb optical performance, is classified as a UHDxs lens, Canon’s highest image quality rating for broadcast optics.
The CJ27ex7.3B lens is designed to be portable, with the mobility of a conventional ENG (electronic news gathering) lens. Prior to the introduction of this lens, a 27x zoom ratio was typically only available in 2/3” box lenses. The versatility of the CJ27x means it is equally at home in hand-held news and sports applications as it is in broadcast studios. The 7.3mm wide angle helps set the scene for viewers, while the 197mm telephoto end delivers tight shots of the subject.
Integrated with the new lens is Canon’s next-generation drive unit, the e-Xs V. The new drive unit features an angled 20-pin connector and a built-in USB-C connector, giving users a better experience with equipment setup and maintenance and improves operability with an updated display menu.
The CJ27ex7.3B, featuring the latest in Canon’s optical technologies, has a best-in-class magnification1 of 27x and a focal length range of 7.3mm to 394mm when the 2x extender is engaged. This focal range accommodates various uses including studio work, sports coverage, and news reporting where limited space makes close-ups difficult. The versatile lens allows camera operators to frame an entire subject and capture close-ups.
The compact and lightweight body combines the durability of conventional ENG lenses with the optical performance required for 4K cameras. As with all Canon ENG lenses, the drive unit is positioned close to the lens body’s optical axis, lessening arm and shoulder fatigue when shooting.
Canon’s optical design technology delivers outstanding optical performance for today’s 2/3-inch 4K cameras. Canon UHDxs lenses provide the superior resolution and tonal gradation demanded of 4K images. In addition, they control aberrations with precision, including color blurring and color fringing. Consistent with all UHDxs lenses, the CJ27 provides high 4K resolution and contrast from the center of its image to the periphery throughout the zoom range.
