The Schneider Cine-Xenar III 18mm T2.2 (EF) is a high-quality Canon EF-mount cinema lens for use with Super-35 sensor cameras. Key features include:
27mm-equivalent focal length after sensor-crop factor
Telecentric optical design for digital sensors
Extremely smooth and round bokeh
104mm outside diameter, 100mm x 0.75 filter thread
Super 35 Coverage. The Schneider Cine-Xenar III 18mm T2.2 easily covers a Super 35mm film frame with 31.5mm image circle, providing support up to 2K/4K/5K Cinema.
Wide Angle. This lens provides a focal length equivalent to about 27mm after sensor-crop factor.
Cinema Lens Build. Across the board, the Cine-Xenar III lineup has an outside diameter of 104mm with a 100mm x 0.75 filter thread, and they’re all color-matched to allow simple lens changes. There’s virtually no breathing/change in image size when focusing and all focus and iris gears are in the same position.
High-Quality Optics. The telecentric optical design provides even sensor illumination, and the special Schneider-Kreuznach high-performance coating improves image performance and flare suppression. The eighteen-blade iris provides extremely smooth and round bokeh for exceptional backgrounds.