Actually, even though it's specifically designed to be a cinematic lens, Canon IS offering it in both the PL mount for EOS cinema cams and EF mount as well, so it'll work! My guess on the list price (didn't see it listed) is probably going to be $45,000-$60,000.
May sound crazy, but cinematic lenses are broadcast-grade and sport unblievable quality for a long-range zoom. Here's a similar lens that costs $40K. Just nuts. You rent these things, not buy them!
Posted by Jim Erhardt on October 16, 2014 at 6:42 PM
It's really pretty amazing the cinema system Canon is developing around their SLR still cameras. These prices obviously place it all in the realm of Hollywood studio expenditures, not that of an average nature photographer.
Posted by Max Waugh on October 16, 2014 at 11:24 PM
I've seen an article predicting a suggested list price of $78,000.
Max
Posted by Paul DeCesare on October 17, 2014 at 11:29 PM
$78K, there you go. Keep an eye on the Amazon Daily Deals, they may knock it down to $68K, totally doable.
Posted by Jim Deasy on October 18, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Wait them out. . .eventually it will get to Costco
Posted by Jim DeWitt on October 20, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Just a second mortgage or bank robbery and it could be yours.
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6 repliesBe nice if this worked with the 1DX bit heavy though!
Actually, even though it's specifically designed to be a cinematic lens, Canon IS offering it in both the PL mount for EOS cinema cams and EF mount as well, so it'll work! My guess on the list price (didn't see it listed) is probably going to be $45,000-$60,000.
May sound crazy, but cinematic lenses are broadcast-grade and sport unblievable quality for a long-range zoom. Here's a similar lens that costs $40K. Just nuts. You rent these things, not buy them!
Max