Canon 17-120 (PL-mount)

This professional cinema zoom offers a rare combination of reach, optical quality, and servo versatility, making it a preferred choice for broadcast crews, documentary filmmakers, and live production environments. Designed for PL mount systems, it delivers a robust and dependable interface with high end digital cinema cameras. Its parfocal construction ensures that subjects remain sharp during zooming, which is essential for fast paced productions where reframing needs to be seamless and repeatable.

With a focal range that begins at a wide 17 millimetres and extends to an impressive 120 millimetres, this lens provides exceptional versatility across interior, exterior, handheld, and shoulder mounted setups. The integrated servo unit supports smooth zoom, iris, and focus operation, making it suitable for both on‑shoulder ENG style shooting and remote controlled studio environments. Its servo response is highly responsive, delivering precise speed control for both slow motion pushes and rapid reframing.

The optical construction maintains a high level of sharpness across the frame while controlling chromatic aberrations and distortion. The lens supports consistent light transmission throughout the entire zoom range. Its construction features durable materials suited for rental workflows and continuous field use, ensuring stable optical performance even during long, demanding shooting days. The servo module is detachable, allowing operators to switch between full manual cinema operation and electronic control depending on production needs.

The lens integrates seamlessly into multi camera environments, especially within broadcast and live event settings that require reliable communication with lens control systems. Its focus throw and mechanical feel are engineered for professional operators, offering a tactile response that supports precise manual pulls. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide variety of scenarios including drama, sports documentaries, studio shows, and event coverage where mobility and image quality must work hand in hand.