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The CJ20x5.4 UHD and CJ25x7.6 UHD lenses offered similar features and benefits, with the CJ25x7.6 UHD boasting an impressive 25x zoom ratio and a focal length range of 7.6-190mm.
Another critical milestone for the series was the introduction of the CJ17ex6.2B in April 2021. This particular lens reinforced Canon’s commitment to the 2/3-inch sensor format, offering a versatile 17x zoom ratio that became a staple for documentary and reality television creators moving into UHD.
The new lenses, which included the CJ18x7.6 UHD, CJ20x5.4 UHD, and CJ25x7.6 UHD, were engineered to meet the growing demand for 4K UHD content in the broadcast industry. With their 2/3-inch sensor size, these lenses were compatible with a wide range of 4K UHD broadcast cameras, including Canon's own XF405 and XF605 models. The CJ20x5
The Canon UHDgc series is a lineup of portable zoom lenses engineered to support 4K UHD broadcast cameras with 2/3-inch sensors. Introduced to facilitate the industry-wide shift from HD to 4K, these lenses offer exceptional optical clarity in a lightweight, compact design ideal for Electronic News Gathering (ENG), sports reporting, and field production.
The August 2015 announcement sent immediate ripples through the broadcast community. Major rental houses like Bexel and VER placed pre-orders within days. Early adopters included network sports broadcasters preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics—the first Summer Games to be produced extensively in 4K. The new lenses, which included the CJ18x7
The introduction of the UHDgc series brought several innovations to the portable lens market:
The UHD-GC line is positioned as the "Gold Series" within Canon's 4K lens hierarchy. While the UHD-DIGISUPER and UHD-xs series occupy the high-end flagship space, the UHD-GC lenses offer a balanced mix of portability and optical excellence. They utilize specialized fluorite and UD glass to minimize chromatic aberration, ensuring that the 4K resolution remains sharp from the center of the frame to the very edges. Introduced to facilitate the industry-wide shift from HD
It was a sunny day in April 2022 when Canon Inc. announced the latest additions to its lineup of professional broadcast lenses. The company introduced a new series of 2/3-inch portable zoom lenses, designed specifically for 4K UHD broadcast cameras. These lenses, part of Canon's UHDGC series, promised to deliver exceptional image quality, versatility, and convenience for broadcast professionals.