FUJIFILM has just announced the development of a new broadcast zoom lens: the FUJINON HZK25-1000mm F/2.8-5.0.
This box lens has a 40x zoom ratio and features a native PL lens mount, compatible with large cinema sensors. This lens is expected to be available in Spring 2023.
FUJINON is well-known for creating high-quality lenses for mirrorless cameras, such as their latest XF18-120mm F/4 and XF150-600mm F/5.6-8 zoom lenses. Furthermore, the company also produces state-of-the-art cinema zoom and broadcast lenses.
The FUJIFILM FUJINON HZK25-1000mm F/2.8-5.0 has an ultra-high 40x zoom ratio. The lens covers a 41.3mm diagonal sensor in the entire zoom range, larger than full-frame sensors. Furthermore, the HZK25-1000 deploys a dual-format system that supports two single sensor sizes thanks to a built-in 1.5x expander.
The use of the newly developed 1.5x expander shifts the focal length of the telephoto side, enabling super telephoto image capture of 1500mm (1000×1.5). Additionally, when paired with a large format sensor, operators can shoot with a field of view equivalent to that of a super 35mm sensor while maintaining maximum optical performance, providing a true dual format lens. HZK25-1000 enables shooting with the same field of view in both large format and super 35mm formats.
Most broadcast lenses have a B4 mount, like the recent Canon UHD DIGISUPER 122 AF. However, FUJINON decided to take a different road with this new HZK25-1000mm by going with a PL mount. PL mount is an industry-standard lens mount and is much more versatile. Furthermore, most cinema cameras like the Sony VENICE 2 feature a native PL mount and will be compatible with FUJINON’s latest mount box lens.
The HZK25-1000mm has several built-in features like Automatic Restoration of Illumination Attenuation (ARIA), automatic chromatic aberration correction, and remote back-focus adjustment. Furthermore, existing FUJINON box lens accessories can be used in support of multi-camera operations. Wireless controllers from Preston Cinema and ARRI are compatible with HZK25-1000 and can also be connected.
Lastly, the HZK25-1000 is the first commercially available box-type zoom lens compatible with large sensors equipped with optical image stabilization. The latest anti-vibration mechanism and firmware utilize FUJIFILM’s unique ceramic ball roller system. This mechanism provides a high level of anti-vibration performance against shaking caused by footholds and wind and also suppresses shaking of the hands to ensure stable image capture.
Price and availability
The FUJIFILM FUJINON HZK25-1000mm will be available in Spring 2023.
