Two new models to be added to the UA Series of 4K broadcast lenses
“FUJINON UA46x13.5BERD” and “FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM”
-Portable type with the world’s highest*1 46x zoom and world’s longest focal length*2 of 621mm, and box type covering the focal lengths from 8.7mm to 610mm
-Enhancing greater image quality with an extensive lineup of 11 lenses to meet the diversifying needs of broadcast production
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will launch “FUJINON UA46x13.5BERD” (UA46x13.5) and “FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM” (UA70x8.7) to join the UA Series of 4K broadcast lenses.
The UA46x13.5 is a portable 4K broadcast lens that offers the world’s highest zoom magnification*1 of 46x and world’s longest focal length*2 of 621mm. The UA70x8.7 is a box-type lens that covers most frequently-used focal lengths from 8.7mm on the wide-angle end to 610mm in telephoto. The UA46x13.5 will be released in May 2019, while the UA70x8.7 is scheduled to be released in November 2018.
With the introduction of the two new models, Fujifilm will meet the diversifying needs of broadcast production with an extensive lineup of eleven lenses in total.
*1 World’s largest zoom magnification among portable 4K broadcast lenses according to Fujifilm data as of September 13, 2018
*2 World’s longest focal length among portable 4K broadcast lenses according to Fujifilm data as of September 13, 2018
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FUJINON UA46x13.5BERD | FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM |
Foreseeing the spread of 4K video, Fujifilm launched the world’s first 4K-compatible broadcast lens in 2015. Since then, the company has rapidly expanded the lineup to lead the industry, catering to the needs for 4K video production, while also addressed demand for HD video of even greater image quality, thereby facilitating premium-quality video production.
The launch of the portable UA46x13.5 and box-type UA70x8.7 will further expand the company’s lineup of 4K broadcast lenses.
<Main features of the UA46x13.5 and UA70x8.7>
(1) UA46x13.5
(2) UA70x8.7
The UA46x13.5 and UA70x8.7 also produces video of higher image quality even when mounted on an HD broadcast camera.
In the IBC2018 international broadcast equipment exhibition, to be held from September 14 to 18 in Amsterdam, the Netherland, Fujifilm will premiere the US70x8.7 and appeal its extensive lineup of 4K broadcast lenses.
FUJINON lenses by Fujifilm are known for advanced descriptive performance, and used in the production of movies, TV commercials, and live sports coverage across the world. Fujifilm will continue to tap into its optical, high precision forming and assembling technologies to further expand its lineup of 4K lenses in response to diversifying needs of broadcast production.
1. Product names, release dates and price
Product name | Release date | Price |
FUJINON UA46x13.5BERD broadcast zoom lens | May 2019 | Open |
FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM broadcast zoom lens | November 2018 | Open |
2. Product features
FUJINON UA46x13.5BERD
(1) World’s highest*1 46x zoom and longest focal length*2 of 621mm as a portable 4K broadcast lens
*3 Aberration caused because there are different refractive indices for different wavelengths of light. Axial chromatic aberration refers to the blurring of an image caused by a lens’s failure to focus all colors, and transverse chromatic aberration refers to color bleeding at frame edges.
*4 Lens element made of fluorite, which has a characteristically small chromatic dispersion in refractive indices. It enables optical design with minimal chromatic aberration.
(2) Cutting-edge optical design technology for rich tonal gradation
(3) Use of the proprietary anti-vibration mechanism to support 4K video production
*5 Phenomenon in which video equipment detects panning operation as vibration and activates image stabilization, bringing the framing backward slightly after shooting
(4) Use of a high-performance drive unit for comfortable operability
*6 A sensor that converts location data into digital signals. It divides data in 16-bit resolution and feeds zoom / focus position data in electrical signals.
(5) Natural bokeh achieved with nine-blade diaphragm
FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM
(1) 70x zoom lens covering the most frequently-used focal lengths from 8.7mm in wide angle to 610mm in telephoto
(2) Cutting-edge optical design to produce dynamic 4K footage in a diverse range of scenes
(3) Natural bokeh achieved with nine-blade diaphragm
(4) Stock-standard 16-bit encoder
3. Main specifications
Model Name | FUJINON UA46x13.5BERD | FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM | |
Supported Camera | 2/3-inch sensor Bayonet-mount cameras
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Zoom Ratio | 46x | 70x | |
Focal Length | (1x) | 13.5mm-621mm | 8.7-610mm |
(2x) | 27-1242mm | 17.4mm-1220mm | |
Extender | 2x | 2x | |
Maximum Relative Aperture | 1:2.8 (13.5mm-316mm) 1:5.5 (621mm) | 1:1.7 (8.7-340mm) 1:3.05 (610mm) | |
Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D) from Front Lens | 2.8m | 3.05m | |
Object Dimensions at M.O.D. 16:9 Aspect Ratio [Horizontal x Vertical] | (1x) | 13.5mm 1886mm x 1060mm 621mm 42mm x 24mm | 8.7mm 2935mm x 1651mm 610mm 44mm x 25mm |
(2x) | 27mm 936mm x 526mm 1242mm 21mm x 12mm | 17.4mm 1537mm x 865mm 1220mm 23mm x 13mm | |
Angular Field of View at M.O.D 16:9 Aspect Ratio [Horizontal x Vertical] | (1x) | 13.5mm 39.1°x 22.6° 621mm 0.9°x 0.5° | 8.7mm 57.7°x 34.4° 610mm 0.9°x 0.5° |
(2x) | 27mm 20.1°x 11.4° 1242mm 0.4°x 0.2° | 17.4mm 30.8°x17.6° 1220mm 0.5°x0.3° | |
Filter Thread | M127x0.75 | ‐ | |
Approx. Size | φ146.5 x 364.2mm (φx Length) | 258x264x610mm (H x W x L) | |
Approx. Mass | 5.8kg (without Lens Hood) | 23.8kg |
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