Overview

The Canon TV Zoom Lens V6x17 17-102 mm f/2.0 is a vintage C-mount zoom with constant f/2.0 aperture, offering relatively sharp images wide open. It exhibits heavy vignetting on Micro Four Thirds sensors, requiring cropping to ~1800×850 to eliminate. Build includes a spring-mounted zoom mechanism that can appear in bokeh, producing unusual but shallow depth of field. It focuses to infinity, unlike many C-mount lenses. The lens suits users seeking a fast, parfocal zoom for smaller sensors or those willing to crop, and is a budget-friendly option for experimental video.