FUJINON DUVO 24-300MM

FUJINON DUVO 24-300MM RENTAL

In broadcasting today, there is an increasing use of cameras equipped with larger sensors than the industry standard, especially in live coverage of sporting events and concerts. This responds to the growing demand for immersive cinematic expressions, involving the use of bokeh and high dynamic range. However, cinema camera lenses, designed for film and TV commercial shooting, have a lower zoom magnification ratio than TV lenses, and their operation requires the expertise of a focusing technician, a practice uncommon in the broadcast industry.

In response to these demands, Fujifilm has developed the "Duvo series", a series of dual-format lenses that support two types of large image sensors and produce cinematic visual expressions with beautiful bokeh and optimum performance for broadcasting. The first product in this series, the "FUJINON Duvo 25-1000mm" (also known as Duvo Box) box-type broadcast zoom lens, was announced in March this year.

The new "FUJINON Duvo 24-300mm" is the first portable zoom lens in the "Duvo series" designed for broadcast. It offers a 12.5x zoom that covers the 24-300mm focal lengths commonly used on sets, while remaining compact and lightweight at 270.5mm in length and 2.95kg in weight, thanks to optical technology developed over many years. Its compact and lightweight design provides great mobility, providing versatile options for camera positioning and maximising the performance of cine cameras.

In addition, this lens handles in the same way as a broadcast lens, using zoom and focus controls, allowing it to be used with a variety of accessories. Because it is portable, this unit can be used not only for over-the-shoulder shooting, but also with a steadicam or in a wide-angle configuration with a crane.

Fujifilm will leverage its advanced optical technology, developed over many years, to produce and supply high-performance broadcast lenses, cinema camera lenses and accessories, catering to the growing and diverse needs of leading video professionals.

24-300mm 12.5x zoom in a compact and lightweight design

The FUJINON Duvo 24-300mm" offers an impressive 12.5x zoom, covering commonly used on-set focal lengths from 24mm to 300mm. Despite its wide range, it manages to maintain a compact and lightweight design, measuring just 270.5mm in length and weighing 2.95kg, thanks to advanced optical technology perfected over many years. This compact and lightweight design provides exceptional mobility, offering a wide variety of camera positioning options and making the most of the performance of cinema cameras.

Utilising the built-in expander*5 allows for a 1.5x focal length expansion, bringing it to 36mm-450mm. This gives users the ability to capture distant subjects at the desired size.

Compatibility with Super 35mm and 35mm full-frame-equivalent sensors

This dual format lens is compatible with two image sensor sizes common in film cameras. It operates normally with Super 35mm sensors and adapts to full-frame equivalent sensors by activating the built-in expander to enlarge the image circle by 1.5x. When mounted on a camera with a 35mm full-frame equivalent sensor, the lens maintains its maximum optical performance while preserving the same angle of view as with Super 35mm sensors.

Cinematic visual expressions with beautiful bokeh effect

Through the use of large-diameter aspherical elements and Super-ED lenses, polished to advanced precision, various forms of aberration are carefully controlled to achieve optical performance exceeding 4K. Ghosting, flare and colour loss are suppressed to deliver natural HD footage. Despite being a high-magnification lens and supporting large sensors, it has a maximum aperture of T2.9 at the wide-angle end, enabling filming in low-light conditions such as indoor concerts. The multi-layered separation of out-of-focus areas produces a natural bokeh that fades smoothly from the focal plane to the background, achieving a cinematic visual expression that highlights the subject.

Multi-accessory operation

Equipped with the same drive unit as the portable TV zoom lens, it can be used in the same way as TV lenses, with demand for zoom and focus, when mounted on a cine camera. It is also compatible with multi-camera operations, enabling filming with multiple cameras at the same time to support efficient production. It can be connected to a wireless lens controller, used on the front line of film and TV commercial production, for remote control of focus, aperture and zoom. In addition, it supports focusing via a dedicated focus operator, a common approach in the film industry. The focus ring has a gear pitch of 0.8M, allowing the use of all standard third-party accessories for film production, such as follow focus or external motors.

Functions that make shooting and editing easier

Integrates "Breath Compensation Technology", which automatically corrects focus breathing (fluctuations in angle of view) to produce natural sequences that keep the filmed subject at a constant size. It features "Remote Rear Focus" which allows control of the flange focal length8 from the control panel of cameras or robotic systems, enabling precise adjustments with a large monitor in the studio or OB vans. It is compatible with the "ZEISS eXtended Data" system developed by ZEISS based on the open standard /i® Technology9, allowing lens metadata (focus, zoom and iris position) to be recorded.