Canon Expands 8K Broadcast Lens Lineup with new 10×16 KAS S 8K UHD Portable Zoom Lens

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Canon U.S.A. has launched the 10×16 KAS S, an 8K UHD portable zoom lens designed for 8K broadcast cameras with a 1.25-inch sensor. The lens offers a fast constant aperture of f/2.8 and a zoom range of 16mm to 160mm, meeting the growing demand for ultra-high-resolution video production. It features advanced lens elements to minimize aberrations, ensuring high image quality. The lens will be available in late October 2021 and reflects Canon's commitment to innovative optical technology in content creation.

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• Launch of the 10×16 KAS S lens enhances Canon's 8K broadcast technology portfolio.
• Fast constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range improves performance for live events.
• Utilizes advanced materials and design for reduced image distortion and enhanced quality.

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the 8K resolution 10×16 KAS S, a new portable zoom lens for 8K broadcast cameras that feature a 1.25-inch sensor. The new lens was designed to meet the ever-growing demand in recent years for ultra-high-resolution video production equipment, especially in such fields as sports broadcasting and documentary filmmaking. Furthermore, the new 8K lens cements Canon's commitment to next-generation and innovative lens technology for a variety of content creation industries.

The lens features a fast constant aperture of f/2.8 across the entire zoom range that spans 16mm at the wide end to 160mm at the telephoto end, a zoom magnification of 10x. This combination of aperture speed and zoom range is ideal for events such as sports and live broadcasting, which often involve frequent changes in focal length, in order to provide immersive and high-resolution imagery with colorful and vibrant appearance. The Canon 10×16 KAS S lens is equipped with lens elements such as fluorite, UD lenses, Hi-UD lenses¹ and wide-diameter aspherical lenses that help to reduce chromatic aberrations, spherical aberrations and other effects that could diminish image quality. Canon utilized its optical simulation technologies, honed and improved through the company's history to determine the ideal placement of lens elements. What's more, high-precision manufacturing operations and assembly technologies help to optimize manufacturing consistency for this type of lens class. Together, these features and procedures allowed for Canon to develop a lens with an image that is clear and sharp from the center to the periphery throughout the entire zoom range.

The lens also features a high-performance digital drive unit powered by the high-resolution 16-bit absolute value encoder digital drive unit that has a proven track record of use with 2/3-inch 4K broadcast zoom lenses. This makes possible high-precision position detection, which is vital for productions that incorporate virtual imaging systems.

The Canon 10×16 KAS S 8K UHD portable zoom lens is scheduled to be available in late October 2021*. For interest or inquiry about this lens, please contact your local Canon representative. To learn more about Canon broadcast lenses, please visit usa.canon.com/provideo.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2020^† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

1 A lens element utilizing ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass. Hi-UD lenses realize further improvements in performance over UD lenses.

*Availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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FAQ

What is the Canon 10×16 KAS S lens?

The Canon 10×16 KAS S is an 8K UHD portable zoom lens designed for broadcast cameras, featuring a zoom range from 16mm to 160mm.

When will the Canon 10×16 KAS S lens be available?

The lens is scheduled to be available in late October 2021.

What are the specifications of the Canon 10×16 KAS S lens?

The lens features a constant aperture of f/2.8 and a zoom magnification of 10x, ideal for high-resolution video production.

How does the new lens improve video production?

The lens minimizes chromatic and spherical aberrations, ensuring vibrant and high-quality images, suitable for sports and live broadcasting.

What company is behind the 10×16 KAS S lens?

The lens is developed by Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, under the parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ).