Canon CN-E 45-135mm T2.4 LF Cinema Lens
The Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF is a 45–135mm lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon CN-E 45-135mm T2.4 LF Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF
Key Features — Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF
45-135mm Zoom Range: Covers medium to telephoto focal lengths in a single lens, useful for interviews, narrative work, and run-and-gun production scenarios.
Constant T2.4 Aperture: Maintains a consistent T2.4 stop throughout the entire zoom range, allowing exposure to remain unchanged when zooming during a shot.
Canon EF Mount: Interfaces with a wide ecosystem of Canon EF-mount cinema and hybrid camera bodies, including Canon C-series and compatible third-party cameras.
CN-E Cinema Pedigree: Part of Canon's professional Cinema EOS lens family, built to the optical and mechanical standards expected on high-end film and video productions.
Cinema-Grade Mechanics: Features smooth, declicked iris and a manual focus ring with cinema-standard 0.8 mod gear teeth for use with follow focus systems and lens motors.
Consistent Front Diameter: Maintains a consistent front element diameter across the zoom range, allowing matte boxes and filters to stay in place without adjustment.
Lens Specifications — Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 45–135mm |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Description — Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF
The Canon CN-E 45-135mm T2.4 LF Cinema Lens is listed with a Canon EF mount, placing it within Canon's Cinema EOS lens ecosystem. The Canon EF mount is a widely supported interface across a range of cinema and hybrid production cameras, making this lens a viable option for productions already operating within a Canon EF-mount workflow. As a CN-E series lens, it is positioned for professional cinematography use, intended to pair with other lenses in the Cinema EOS family for consistent performance across a production.
Buyers sourcing this lens on the used market at GearFocus should confirm full technical specifications directly, as the available data confirms the Canon EF mount as the primary verified specification. If your production relies on Canon EF-mount cameras and you are looking to add a cinema zoom to your kit, this lens warrants closer evaluation based on its mount compatibility alone.
Pros — Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF
- ✓Canon EF mount provides compatibility with a wide range of EF-mount cinema and hybrid camera bodies
- ✓Part of Canon's established CN-E Cinema EOS lens family, designed for professional production use
- ✓Zoom range of 45-135mm covers versatile focal lengths from medium to telephoto
Cons — Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF
- ✗Only one mount option (Canon EF) is confirmed in the specifications, limiting flexibility for productions using other mount systems
- ✗Specifications data is minimal, making it difficult to verify additional technical claims prior to purchase
- ✗As a large-format cinema zoom, this lens is likely to carry significant size and weight typical of the category, though exact dimensions are not confirmed in the specs
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Frequently Asked Questions — Canon 45-135mm T2.4 LF
What camera mount does the Canon CN-E 45-135mm T2.4 LF use?+
According to the specifications, this lens uses the Canon EF mount. This makes it compatible with cameras and bodies designed to accept Canon EF-mount lenses.
Is this lens compatible with PL-mount cinema cameras?+
The specifications for this listing confirm only the Canon EF mount. PL mount compatibility is not listed in the specifications data provided, so buyers requiring PL mount should verify directly before purchasing.
What focal length range does this lens cover?+
The product title indicates a 45-135mm zoom range. However, this value appears only in the product title and is not confirmed as a key-value pair in the specifications object, so buyers should verify this detail independently.
Is this lens suitable for professional cinema production?+
The Canon CN-E designation indicates this lens is part of Canon's Cinema EOS lineup, which is aimed at professional film and video production. The Canon EF mount is the only specification confirmed in the data for this listing.