Canon Sumire T1.5 PL set (20-85mm)

The term modern ‘vintage’ is purely descriptive, since Canon have deliberately tried to recreate some of the character of the popular Canon K35 series and other similar lenses, whilst maintaining Full Frame coverage, 4K+ image quality and matched T1.5 aperture (20mm-85mm are all matched T1.5).

The specially designed Canon ‘Cinematic look’ is described by Canon as a “unique optical design offers a nuanced look at the lens’ wider aperture settings, subtly modifying textural renderings for pleasing bokeh with superb expressiveness”.  What this means to us, is that universally, we all really like the images which have warm colour tones with pleasing colourimetry, no perceptable focus breathing, attractive bokehs and a character which we all admire.

Irritatingly, Canon decided to call these lenses ‘CN-E’, which is the name of the original Canon Cinema Primes range, which doesn’t really do them justice, since they have been completely redesigned from scratch.  Canon also made the focus scales a bit ‘busy’ for our liking too but make no mistake, these are really beautiful lenses.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning here that these are the first lenses which Canon have ever manufactured, which do not maximise their performance by instead concentrating on ‘character’.  This means that lens aberations have been deliberate created in their design in order to produce a more pleasing look.  We fully support their decision to do this and hope that you too will like what you see.

Canon Sumire PL Prime Lens Set

• Canon Sumire PL Prime 20mm/T1.5 CF 8″
• Canon Sumire PL Prime 24mm/T1.5 CF 12″
• Canon Sumire PL Prime 32mm/T1.4 CF 12″
• Canon Sumire PL Prime 50mm/T1.4 CF 12″
• Canon Sumire PL Prime 85mm/T1.4 CF 3’2″

Large Image Circle which fully covers Full Frame.  See image on parade for details.