So we've got a Sumire lens here
it's on a
C300 Mark 2 with a PL mount. So you can use the Sumire lenses on the existing
C300 cameras as well as the large-format cameras. They're really nice. Basically from t4 to t1.5.
They've got a really unique characteristic. Softer highlights. They're really nice. We're gonna go check them out and get an interview
Film Jams!
So here at the Canon booth with Alex. He is a product specialist on the Canon Sumire lenses
Which just came out. They're in that large format game now
What's the difference between these lenses and the CN-E Primes? We have a set of a CN-Es
So how do they differ and what are the benefits of these new lenses?
So the name Sumire actually means flower
But it kind of leans to this idea of it looks most beautiful when it's wide open
So these lenses provide a unique look when you shoot them wide open so softer skin tones
Smoother bokeh a little less contrasty, we have a lot of videos out right now that kind of showcase the subtle differences
But it's only when you shoot them wide open very cool
So from when about like t1.3 to like t4 is what I've heard that that's about where they're they have that
Special characteristic, is that right? That's right
Yeah, so if you don't like to shoot wide open
You can actually match the classic CN-Es and EF as you start to stop down because you only get the effect when you shoot it
Wide open. Very cool!
So and then there's sort of it seems price like in between the CN-Es and maybe some of the higher-end Prime's out there
Can you tell us a little bit like where that pricing fits in? Yeah, it's about seventy four hundred dollars or so per lens
So it's a little more than the CN-Es and it's a little less than some other lenses that are out on the market that cover
full-frame, so I think we're right in that sweet spot
Some people been saying that oh, this is like they're kind of reinventing the K 35. Is that true? Are they different than that?
They're definitely different. This is not a k35 replacement, but it's definitely
Moving in that direction. It's got a
New look to it
And it's not as technically precise as our CN-Es because we're softening the image a little bit when it's wide open. It's definitely
departure from our usual very high spec lens
But it's definitely something that comes from the customer. Customers really want this kind of new
look and it's Canon listening to that customer and delivering a product for them. That's awesome
Yeah, I love the CN-Es but I think a lot of people have been saying, Oh they're they're so sharp
And so perfect. So this will be really nice to get a different kind of lens from Canon that some cinematographers
I'm sure will like to play around with.they're not out on EF as of now there there's some talk of being able to get
An adapted version of them, but as of right now they come from Canon in PL
Which is nice because when you buy something from Canon you get the service and support behind it the repair and everything so you don't
Have to use you know, any kind of modification or anything like that. It's coming from Canon and PL
so these will work great on the
Full-frame C 700 and also the like cameras like the Alex LF Mini that just came out too, right? Absolutely
And I also think they'll look beautiful on super 35 censors
I mean
We still have a lot of cameras out there in our lineup that are super 35 and this look will still be beautiful on those
sensors as well
But certainly engineered for that full-frame and really getting on our C700 full-frame when you shoot
Full-frame you get an over sampled 6k of the sensor. So you really makes a difference shooting full-frame. Nice. Ok last question
What's the difference between say this characteristic and say using like a Pro Mist filter in front of your lens on a
Sharper type like CNA prime. What's the difference there?
You know
I my my opinion would be is that the difference is you know what you're getting from a Pro Mist and and we know what we're
Getting from our look, but we don't know how it's done
We're very kind of secretive about those things, but we do know that it's a little bit softer around the edges
It's a little bit smoother in that bokeh
So, you know what you're getting when you put a pro mist filter on but you also are getting that Canon kind of cool indie
Look that they're moving in towards with these lenses
So do the sumire lenses have different sensor coverage size than like say the Canon CN-Es?
They cover exactly the same sensor size are the same the actual physical size of the lens is the same the weight is the same
And from top to bottom even though the PL mount it sticks out more than the F
We still found a way to make them identical
So any accessories that you guys have for your CN-Es are gonna work cause we got the same front diameter. Same size same weight
So it's kind of a perfect seamless way to get that new look or for someone who maybe didn't purchase the CN-Es and but wanted
A PL set. It'd be a perfect lens option for them. It's really nice that you kept it compatible with all the older products
Well are their lenses out in our can people pick them up or they're scheduled for release in the next
Near future they're available for pre-order right now through our dealers
and then I think we're gonna be shipping in August a
Few focal lengths to start and then all of them kind of in the beginning of 2020 end of 2019 beginning of 2020
I can't wait to film with them and we're really excited. This is Christian with Film Jams. We'll see you on the next video
Thanks a lot Alex. Appreciate it