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Canon RF Mount Cine Lenses
Canon RF mount cine lenses are for filmmakers who prioritise optical behaviour and usability that are suited to video production. Rather than adapting stills lenses, cinema lenses focus on purpose-built optics for the RF mount, where smooth focus operation, controlled exposure changes and predictable colour reproduction are essential.
A native Canon RF video lens mounts directly to EOS R cameras, avoiding adapters and keeping rigs compact and reliable, while maintaining the inherent quality of the RF mount. While the current range is growing, it reflects a move towards dedicated RF mount cinema glass, including anamorphic lenses, for filmmakers shooting narrative, documentary and commercial projects.
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What defines a cine lens?
Cine lenses are designed around the needs of motion capture and often use fully manual focus and aperture control, with long, smooth focus throws that allow precise adjustments during a shot.
Aperture rings are either de-clicked or optionally clicked to avoid noisy exposure steps, and optical behaviour is typically more stable when focusing, helping minimise focus breathing. Colour rendering and contrast are also managed to be consistent throughout a sequence of lenses and scenes, making grading easier.
Why choose a native RF mount cine lens?
Native RF mount cine lenses attach directly to Canon RF cameras without adapters, which simplifies setup and reduces potential mechanical play. This is particularly useful for gimbal mounted shooting, handheld rigs and compact cinema cameras where balance is vital.
Using a native mount also ensures correct flange distance and avoids workflow complications when swapping between lenses on set.
Are there Anamorphic cine lenses for Canon RF?
Yes. Anamorphic RF lenses offer a wider cinematic aspect ratio along with distinctive visual characteristics such as oval bokeh and horizontal flare. These lenses are often used in narrative filmmaking, commercials and music videos where a stylised look is required straight out of camera. The SIRUI 50mm T2.9 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lens for Canon RF currently sits as an accessible entry point into anamorphic shooting on the RF system.
Who are cinema lenses for?
Cine lenses are aimed at filmmakers and content creators who work primarily in video and want control over focus and exposure with features such as distance markings, gears for focusing systems and more. They are well suited to users of Canon RF pro video cameras and hybrid cameras who produce films, interviews, branded content and documentaries, where repeatable results and controlled handling are important.
Frequently asked questions
Are Canon RF cine lenses compatible with EOS R mirrorless cameras?
Yes. RF mount cine lenses are physically compatible with EOS R series cameras, though they operate fully manually without autofocus or electronic aperture control.
Can RF cine lenses be used on Cinema EOS cameras?
Yes. RF mount cinema cameras such as the EOS C70 and EOS C50 Cinema Camera are commonly paired with RF cine lenses in compact cinema rigs.
Do anamorphic RF lenses need de-squeeze in editing?
Yes. Footage shot with anamorphic lenses must be de-squeezed in post-production. Most modern editing platforms support anamorphic workflows.
Is the RF lens range limited?
At present, the native RF cine lens range is relatively compact, but it is expanding. This category is structured to grow as new RF mount cinema lenses are released.
Does Park Cameras support corporate or production house purchases?
Yes. Park Cameras has a dedicated Corporate Sales team for production companies, studios, educational institutions and businesses. This includes support with multi-item purchases, quotes, and tailored advice for professional video and cinema workflows.
