Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm by Canon, Zoom, available for cinema lens hire at The Front in Sydney Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm, view 2Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm, view 3
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Canon CN-E 15.5-47mm

15.5 – 47mm zoom T2.8 EF

Canon’s CN-E 15.5-47mm is a 3× Super 35 zoom with a constant T2.8 from 15.5 to 47mm.

Close focus is 0.5m from the image sensor, the focus ring turns through about 300°, and the iris has 11 blades. EF mount, 114mm front.

Character profile

How this lens renders.

Constant T2.8. Wide Cinema EOS Zoom.

Five axes plotting how this set behaves wide-open vs a neutral modern reference. Larger area = more pronounced trait.

Talking points

Why DPs pick this set

  1. Constant T2.8 from 15.5 to 47mm, with no ramp as you zoom

  2. Close focus 0.5m from the image sensor

  3. About 300° of focus rotation for long, precise pulls

  4. Pairs with the CN-E 30-105mm as our CN-E twin-zoom kit

Technical

Full specifications

Focal Range
15.5–47mm
Aperture
T2.8 constant across the range
Zoom Ratio
3×
Coverage
Super 35.
Close Focus
0.5m (1'8")
Iris
11 blades
Focus Throw
Approx. 300°
Front ⌀
114mm
Dimensions
114 × 125 × 222mm (EF)
Weight
Approx. 2.2kg
Mount
EF

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