The Canon CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 Cinema Zoom Lens with SS-41 Servo Kit (ARRI PL) combines Canon’s flagship ultra-telephoto cinema zoom with a professional full-servo control system, creating a complete solution for broadcast, sports, documentary, and cinematic productions. Designed for demanding ENG and cine-style workflows, this kit offers exceptional reach, precision lens control, and seamless integration into modern production environments.
At the heart of the package is the Canon RF-mount CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm, delivering an extraordinary focal-length range for capturing everything from expansive establishing shots to distant action with remarkable image quality. The lens provides native Super 35 coverage and incorporates a built-in extender for expanded shooting flexibility, making it ideal for live events, wildlife cinematography, and large-scale productions.
Included with the lens is Canon’s SS-41-IASD full servo controller kit, which enhances broadcast and studio workflows with precise control over zoom, focus, and iris functions. The servo system is engineered to provide smooth, responsive operation for operators working in fast-paced shooting environments, whether mounted on tripods, cranes, vehicles, or aerial platforms.
Combining Canon’s renowned optical performance with advanced servo functionality, the CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 with SS-41-IASD Servo Kit delivers the versatility and control required for professional cinema and broadcast applications
40 to 1200mm Focal Length
This lens covers an extensive 40 to 1200mm focal range while featuring a T5.0 to T10.8 aperture from wide to telephoto. Using the built-in 1.5x extender with 30x optical zoom, the range extends to an impressive 60-1800mm. Like the rest of its cine lens family, the zoom lens creates a soft, pleasing bokeh using an 11-blade iris and a clickless iris ring.
Advanced Servo Drive Unit
The advanced servo drive unit supports Focus Breathing Compensation, helping to maintain your frame parameters even while racking focus. This drive offers ARIA and ALAC communication protocols via its 12-pin connector, and with the EOS C400 camera only, it provides Auto-Exposure Ramping Compensation. This ARRI PL-mount model also supports ZEISS eXtended Data and Cooke /i technology, passing metadata to your camera. The servo drive is removable for cine-style shooting, and it can also be integrated into studio systems with its 16-bit metadata output.
Canon FPD400D Digital Focus Demand
The Canon FPD-400D is a digital focus servo demand designed for Canon lens controller kits, including the SS-41-20D, SS-42-20D, SS-41-IASD, and SS-42-IASD. Compatible with both A- and R-type lenses, this controller provides precision focus control for a variety of professional broadcast applications, including live event coverage and sports. The FPD-400D demand includes a pan-bar clamp mount but requires a separate cable for both A- and R-type lenses and a servo module for R-type lenses.
Canon Compatibility
- Lens controller kits.
- A-type broadcast lenses.
- R-type broadcast lenses.
Focus Functions
- Direction switch that can be used with both A- and R-type lenses.
- Line/curve selector for both A- and R-type lenses.
- Standard/far focus switch that is compatible only with R-type lenses.
Canon ZSD-300D Digital Zoom Servo Demand
The Canon ZSD-300D is a digital zoom servo demand for canon lens controller kits. The controller provides precision zoom capability in a handlebar style controller and is useful in a variety of professional broadcast applications, including live event coverage and sports.
