FUJIFILM has just announced that their first Duvo-series portable PL-mount zoom lens, the FUJINON Duvo HZK24-300mm, is now available for pre-order and will start shipping at the end of March 2024. The company also announced their pricing, which is set at $31,999. So, let’s take a closer look at it! The FUJIFILM FUJINON Duvo HZK24-300mm was announced in September 2023. This PL-mount lens is the first Duvo “portable” zoom lens, following the launch of the massive HZK 25-1000mm F/2.8-5.0 PL-mount cinema box lens in October 2022. During IBC 2023, we had the chance to talk with Makoto Oishi-san from FUJINON about the Duvo HZK24-300mm, but also the smaller and yet-to-be-released HZK14-100mm. FUJIFILM FUJINON Duvo HZK24-300mm – key features We already covered the specifications of the Duvo HZK24-300mm in our previous articles, but here are all the key specifications: Covers both Super35 and Full-Frame image sensors via a built-in 1.5x expander. If you use a camera with a Super35 image sensor, it turns the lens into a 36-450mm zoom lens. The Duvo HZK24-300mm has a constant maximum aperture of T2.9. It features a PL mount, which is compatible with the ZEISS eXtended Data system. This system allows you to record lens metadata (FIZ positions) for post-production use. It weighs 2.9kg/6.5 lbs and is 26.9cm/10.6 inches long. Image credit: FUJIFILM The Duvo HZK24-300mm’s front diameter is 114mm, which is an industry-standard for matte boxes. Also, the focus, iris, and zoom rings feature 0.8-pitch gears for use with FIZ systems. The minimum focusing...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 7 March, 2024