InBroadcast - March 2023 - 25

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InStudio
Prime and Zoom Lenses
hard-anodised
lenses are a selection
finish, these
of
the most durable and hardwearing
on the market.
They have a surface that
can perform in even the
harshest
environmental
conditions. They include
Cooke intelligent
/i
technology which comprises
/i data focus, iris and zoom
position, /i motion inertial
data, /i maps, plus factory
calibrated shading and distortion
data. "
cont'd...
Fujinon's HZK25-1000mm
Samyang Optics, represented in
Britain and Ireland by Holdan, has
introduced a new V-AF
for
family
designed
E-Mount full-frame cameras.
The first lens in the series
is the V-AF 75mm T1.9.
Samyang will
four more lenses
the
Cooke Optics' Varotal/i FF
extenders, users
When using the RF1.4x or RF2x
can experience
enhanced effective focal lengths of
1,120 and 1,600mm respectively.
Canon describes its RF1200mm F8 L
IS USM as the most powerful supertelephoto
lens in the company's RF
lens line. It weighs 3.36kg and has
a minimum focusing distance of 4.3
metres. Optical image stabilization
is up to 4.0 stops of shake correction
and, similar to the RF800mm F5.6
L IS USM lens, includes three IS
operation modes. When using the
RF1.4x
or
RF2x
extenders,
can experience enhanced
users
focal
lengths of 1,680mm and 2,400mm,
respectively.
Cooke Optics' Varotal zoom lens
was introduced in 1971. The Varotal/i
FF series is a completely new design
of three lenses which offers focal
length coverage from 19 to 215mm.
" Varotal/i FF completely eliminates
the compromise that has been linked
with
zoom lenses
for
broadcast,
efficiency or purely style, as they
offer imaging performance which is
comparable to prime lenses, " says
Carey Duffy, Cooke Optics' Director
of
Product Experiences. " Varotal/i
offers remarkable levels of detail
for 8K resolution and beyond. All
three lenses feature a constant T2.9
aperture speed at all focal lengths
which ensures
and
consistent
excellent
results
creative control.
Thanks to a scratch resistant PTFE
4 TECHNOVISION 1.5X lenses
Samyang's V-AF 75mm T1.9 FE
Fujifilm Corporation's new HZK251000mm
broadcast
box
claimed
highest
longest
zoom
ratio
lens
is
to deliver the world's
(40x)
and
focal length (1000mm). It
is designed to works with a Super
35mm sensor and also supports a
sensor equivalent to 35mm full frame
via a built-in expander to increase
the image circle by 1.5 times. It offers
the added benefit of maintaining the
same angle of view in both sensors.
At wide-angle, the lens provides F2.8
aperture, enabling shallow depth-offield.
The lens can features an imagestabilisation
mechanism based on
Fujifilm's ceramic ball roller system.
end
of 2023.
introduce
(20,
24, 35 and 45mm) before
" These
innovative, lightweight lenses
from Samyang will make it easier
for filmmakers to work efficiently,
maximising their focus on the
creative process rather than worrying
about their gear, " comments David
Fidler, Divisional
lenses
" V-AF
provide
Director, Holdan.
greater
compatibility with gimbals
and drones because they
all have the same form
factor across five different
focal
lengths
(ultra-wide
to medium-telephoto).
Compact dimensions of 73
x 70mm and a light weight
of less than 300g means
there is no need to reset
equipment when changing
lenses. The tally lamp located
on the front of the lens indicates to
the presenter whether video is being
recorded or not. The new V-AF series
lens
Sony
supports resolutions up to 8K and all
lenses are colour-matched to avoid
shifts when swapping lenses. Nine
aperture blades create a superb,
natural-looking bokeh. "
P+S Technik's TECHNOVISION 1.5X
AproXima anamorphic close focus
lenses are available in focal lengths:
40, 50, 75 and 100mm. Image circle
is 43.3mm, close focus could be as
close as 1'2'' (0.36m), T-stop is from
T2.2 to T2.5 and front diameter is
156mm. Also new is a dressed-up
version of the Evolution 2X lenses,
described as a modern version of
the Kowa anamorphic lenses and
with a modern and improved iris
mechanism.
Sony's FE 20-70mm F4 G
Sony's FE 20-70mm F4 G lens has a
20-70mm zoom range in a compact,
lightweight
full-frame lens with a
constant F4 aperture throughout the
zoom range.
" The FE 20-70mm F4 G is the
perfect choice for a variety of content
capture like vlogging and movie
production through to still
shots
of portraits and landscapes, " says
Yann Salmon Legagneur, Director of
Product Marketing, Digital Imaging,
Sony Europe.
" Combined
with a compact
mirrorless body, this lens can deliver
superb image quality in just about
any situation at all focal lengths. An
excellent choice for shooting with a
minimum amount of equipment. "
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