Fujinon Micro 4/3 18-55mm T2.9 Cine Lens

Master Cinematic Shots: Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Lens Review for MFT Cameras

Overview:

The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 cine lens emerges as a lightweight and highly adaptable option for filmmakers and videographers using Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount cameras. Engineered to cover the Super 35 sensor size, this lens balances a consistent T2.9 aperture across its zoom range with a design that's both compact and robust, making it perfect for dynamic shooting scenarios, from handheld to gimbal work. It stands out with its cine-style functionality, featuring geared focus, iris, and zoom rings for precise adjustments, alongside a parfocal design that maintains focus as you zoom.

Its fast aperture ensures superior performance in low light and achieves a shallow depth of field, while the color fidelity is engineered to match Fujinon's premium cinema lenses, ensuring visual consistency across productions. With added benefits like a macro mode for close-up shots and an internal focusing mechanism to keep its size manageable, this lens is an excellent choice for creatives seeking professional results without the bulk.

More Details:

• Lightweight Build: Weighing just over 2 pounds, it's the ideal companion for handheld and gimbal-based shooting.
• Consistent T2.9 Aperture: Delivers stellar low-light capabilities and a cinematic shallow depth of field.
• Cine-Style Operation: Equipped with geared focus, iris, and zoom rings, it ensures smooth and precise adjustments.
• Parfocal Excellence: Keeps your subject in sharp focus throughout the entire zoom range.
• Color Consistency: Matches Fujinon's high-end cinema lens lineup for uniform color rendition across your project.
• Versatile Coverage: Designed for Super 35 sensors, with a clickless iris and macro mode for close-up versatility.
• Professional Control: Features a 200° focus rotation and internal focusing design for precise and unobtrusive adjustments.

FEATURES:

• Outstanding optical performance and low distortion with T2.9 speed across the entire zoom range
• Covering the standard 18 to 135mm focal length for cinema production with MK18-55mm and MK50-135mm
• Ultra-compact &“less than 1kg” lightweight design thanks to Super 35mm/APS-C sensor compatibility with dedicated E-mount design
• Fully manual lens rings for focus, zoom, and iris with 0.8M gear pitch
• 200° focus rotation angle for accurate focusing
• Seamless iris to avoid vibrations and noise that you get with the clicking mechanism
• Resolves issues of interchangeable lenses for still digital cameras such as “focus shift and optical axis shift while zooming” and “lens breathing”
• 85mm front diameter, 82mm filter diameter, and position of 0.8M are standardized between the two models
• Features macro function
• Features flange focal length adjustment function 

SPECIFICATIONS:

WHAT'S INSIDE:

• Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 Lens (MFT Mount)
• Zoom Lever
• Support Foot
• Lens Hood
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

Can the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 be used on cameras other than MFT mount?

Yes, while specifically designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount cameras, it can also be adapted to Sony E-mount cameras with APS-C sensors in "Super 35mm mode" to avoid vignetting.

Is the aperture manual or automatic?

The aperture is manual, allowing filmmakers to make smooth exposure adjustments with a clickless iris design for precise control during shooting.

Can this lens achieve shallow depth of field?

Yes, the T2.9 maximum aperture enables excellent low-light performance and beautiful shallow depth of field, ideal for cinematic effects.

Are the focus, iris, and zoom rings geared?

Yes, all three control rings are geared with a standard 0.8 MOD, compatible with follow focus systems and cine accessories for precise adjustments.

What is the minimum focusing distance of the lens?

The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 85cm in standard mode and 31.7cm in macro mode, offering versatility for close-up shots.

Does the lens maintain focus when zooming?

Yes, it features a parfocal design, which means it maintains focus on the subject throughout the zoom range, critical for video production.

How does the lens perform in terms of color consistency?

The lens is color matched with Fujinon's high-end cinema lenses, ensuring consistent color rendition across different lenses in a production.