The Canon 50-1000mm T5-8.9 is a Cine-Servo telephoto zoom built for productions where you need true long reach without compromising a professional cinema / broadcast workflow. It covers an impressive 50–1000mm (20x) range and includes a built-in 1.5x extender to push even further when the shot demands it.
| Focal length | 50–1000mm | Zoom ratio | 20x |
| Aperture | T5.0–8.9 | Extender | Built-in 1.5x |
| Mount | EF / PL | Image circle | 31.4mm |
| Iris | 11 blades | Focus rotation | 180° |
| Front diameter | 136mm | Length | 41.3cm |
| Weight | 6.6kg | Recommended use | Extreme tele / events / wildlife |
Information transparency: the figures listed (50–1000mm, 1.5x extender, 11-blade iris, 31.4mm image circle, EF/PL mount, 136mm front diameter, 180° focus rotation, 41.3cm length, 6.6kg) are based on the product page and manufacturer specifications.
At Camaleon Rental, we offer the Canon 50-1000mm T5-8.9 Cine-Servo for hire—a professional telephoto zoom designed for productions where you need true long reach without compromising cinema workflow. It's an essential tool for sports, wildlife, live events, premium factual, multi-camera and fiction when framing depends on distance and rapid focal changes.
If you're building a two-zoom set (base + telephoto), this pairs exceptionally well with the Canon Cine-Servo 17-120mm T2.95 . For more Canon options, browse our Canon lenses hire catalogue . If your project requires other focal ranges, also explore our spherical lenses hire and lenses rental sections.
The Canon 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 solves distance framing with a single lens: from 50mm (moderate telephoto on Super 35) to 1000mm (extreme tele). It includes a built-in 1.5x extender that pushes reach even further when needed, making it highly sought-after for shoots where the subject is far away (stadiums, nature, venues, events) and your crew needs control, stability and visual continuity.
Its Cine-Servo design lets you work in cinema style (witness marks, gear rings, assisted focus operation) or broadcast style thanks to the removable servo unit. This is especially useful if you're coming from multi-camera or live workflows and need smooth, repeatable zoom moves with speed control.
Need the Canon 50-1000mm for sports, wildlife or a concert?
We help you build the complete kit: Super 35 camera, lens support, tripod/fluid head, matte box, filters, remote control and technical support.
| Parameter | Canon 50-1000mm T5-8.9 | Useful note on set |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50–1000mm | Extreme telephoto to maintain distance and still frame. |
| Zoom | 20x | Reduces lens changes and eases action coverage. |
| Aperture | T5.0–8.9 | Performance designed for real-world scenarios: outdoors and long distances. |
| Built-in extender | 1.5x | Converts range to approx. 75–1500mm when extra reach is needed. |
| Mount | EF / PL (convertible) | Flexibility depending on camera and workflow (cinema or cinema-live). |
| Iris | 11 blades | Smooth bokeh and pleasant transitions in telephoto. |
| Front diameter | 136mm | Requires proper matte box / support for heavy telephoto. |
| Focus ring rotation | 180° | Consistent focus control with precision operation. |
| Length | 41.3cm | Plan rig, lens support and transport accordingly. |
| Weight | 6.6kg | Recommended: robust tripod, fluid head and lens support. |
Source: data published on this Camaleon Rental product page: Canon 50-1000mm T5-8.9 . (If your project requires verification by sensor mode, mount or protocol, our technical team will help confirm it.)
We prepare the Canon 50-1000mm T5-8.9 hire as a production-ready system. A typical package may include:
If you need to build a Canon zoom package for a full event, we typically propose the 50-1000mm as the main telephoto and the Canon 17-120mm Cine-Servo as the base zoom (faster for general coverage).
We manage Canon 50-1000mm hire with in-house logistics, technical support and direct delivery to set. We cover cinema and series, advertising, sports events and nature shoots. If your production needs to combine it with cameras and accessories, check our camera rental and film & TV equipment hire packages.
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| Málaga | Canon 50-1000mm hire Málaga for international productions and outdoor shoots. | Camera rental Málaga |
| Barcelona | Canon 50-1000mm hire Barcelona for advertising, concerts and events. | Camera rental Barcelona |
| Bilbao | Canon 50-1000mm hire Bilbao for shoots in the north and sports/wildlife. | Camera rental Bilbao |
It's ideal when the subject distance is large or you can't get closer: sports, wildlife, concerts, events, documentary and multi-camera setups. It can also be useful in fiction when seeking frame compression and framing control from a distance.
"Cine-Servo" means the lens combines cinema optics with a drive unit that enables broadcast-style work: smooth, repeatable control of zoom, focus and iris with ramps and speed control. In this model, the unit is removable, allowing you to adapt it to your shoot type and rig.
If you need a main zoom for wide shots and quick coverage, it pairs exceptionally well with the Canon 17-120mm T2.95 Cine-Servo . This gives you standard-to-extreme telephoto coverage with two coherent lenses in operation.
At 6.6kg, it's recommended to use lens support and a stable system (robust tripod / fluid head). If you tell us your shoot type (stadium, mountain, venue, streaming), we'll propose a safe and efficient configuration.
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