For NAB 2019, Fujifilm have announced a new cinema zoom range – the Fujinon “Premista” Series, which have been designed for large-format sensors and 4K+ high resolutions. At the moment, two large format cine zooms in the range have been announced – the Premista 28-100m T2.9 and Premista 80-250mm T2.9-3.5.
The Fujinon Premista will make its debut at ASC Clubhouse the first week of April and will also be shown at NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 8-10 at Fujifilm/FUJINON booth C7225.
The FUJINON Premista 28-100mm T2.9 will be the first of the two to ship this Summer, followed by the launch of the FUJINON Premista 80-250mm T2.9-3.5 before the end of 2019. Together, the lenses will cover the most frequently-used focal lengths from 28mm to 250mm.
Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9
The Premista 28-100mm features a constant T2.9 speed across the entire zoom range, while the longer Premista 80-250mm has a constant T2.9 speed from 80-200mm, before gradually ramping less than a full stop to T3.5 between 201-250mm.
Both Premista zooms have a minimum image circle of 46.3mm which provides full frame sensor coverage, so those of you thinking of picking up an Alexa Mini LF or a Sony VENICE are covered.
Fujinon Premista Highlights
- Premista 28-100mm T2.9
- Premista 80-250mm T2.9-3.5
- Large format sensor coverage
- image circle that exceeds 46.3mm in diameter
- Lightweight and durable construction:
- 28-100mm is 28% shorter and 46% lighter than Premier HK18-85
- Both zoom lenses are colour matched
- Matched Focus, Iris, Zoom ring locations
- 0.8M gear pitch for standard follow focus accessories
- 13-blade iris / T2.9 constant for 28-100mm
- 280 degree focus travel for more precision
- Fluorescent paint on all indexes, easily readable in the dark
- Focus scale ring can be switched between feet or metric scale
- Available Summer 2019/Late 2019
- Price: £30,000 for 28-100mm / 80-250mm TBD
Fujinon Premista Technical Specifications:
| Model Name | 28-100mm T2.9 | 80-250mm T2.9-3.5 |
| Focal Length | 28-100mm | 80-250mm |
| Aperture | T2.9 | T2.9 (80-200mm) / T3.5 (250mm) |
| Lens Mount | PL | |
| Image Circle | 46.3mm | |
| Close Focus | 0.8m / 2ft 7in | 1.5m / 4ft 11in |
| Angle of View (H x V)
40.96mm x 21.60mm (1:1.90) |
28mm: 72.4° x 42.2°
100mm: 23.1° x 12.3° |
80mm: 28.7° x 15.4°
250mm: 9.4° x 4.9° |
| Angle of View (H x V)
36mm x 24mm (1:1.50) |
28mm: 65.5° x 46.4°
100mm: 20.4° x 13.7° |
80mm: 25.4° x 17.1°
250mm: 8.2° x 5.5° |
| Angle of View (H x V)
27.45mm x 15.44mm (1:1.78) |
28mm: 52.2° x 30.8°
100mm: 15.6° x 8.8° |
80mm: 19.5° x 11.0°
250mm: 6.3° x 3.5° |
| Focus Rotation | 280° | |
| Zoom Rotation | 120° | |
| Iris Rotation | 48° | |
| Matched Focus / Zoom / Iris | Yes | |
| Iris Blades | 13 | |
| Front Diameter | 114mm | |
| Length (approx.) | 255mm / 10in | |
| Weight (approx.) | 3.8kg / 8.4lbs. | |
The Fujinon Premista 28-100mm will have a list price of £30,000 GBP at launch and will be available from August 2019. The Premista 80-250mm will have its price confirmed closer to release and will be available before the end of 2109.
For more details visit Fujifilm.
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