The Canon SC8x8 T2.4 8-64mm is a renowned vintage Super 16 cine zoom lens, famous for its use on films like The Hurt Locker. It provides a versatile 8x zoom range and a fast, constant maximum aperture, making it an excellent choice for documentary and narrative filmmaking with Super 16 film cameras or digital cameras utilizing a Super 16 crop mode. It comes with an Aaton mount, designed for use with Aaton film cameras, though it may also be available with PL or other mounts.

key features:

8-64mm Focal Range (8x Zoom): Extremely versatile, covering wide-angle to medium-telephoto, minimizing lens changes on set.
Constant T2.4 Maximum Aperture: Excellent low-light performance and consistent exposure throughout the entire zoom range (no ramping).
High Optical Quality/Sharpness: Delivers clean, sharp images with a distinct, pleasing vintage look, low contrast, and warm tones.
Minimal Focus Breathing: Maintains consistent framing during focus pulls, a significant advantage for a zoom lens.
Compact and Lightweight Design: Ideal for handheld, Steadicam, and documentary-style ‘run-and-gun’ shooting.
Close Focus (approx. 22″): Allows for tight close-ups and good control over depth of field.
Aaton Mount: Designed for direct compatibility with Aaton Super 16 film cameras like the XTR series.