FUJINON’s Duvo HZK14-100mm PL zoom was first teased almost a year ago at IBC 2023. Back then, it was just a prototype showcased behind glass. Now, it’s been officially announced that the wide PL zoom is available. Like its 24-300mm stablemate, the FUJINON Duvo HZK14-100mm PL is an extremely versatile wide zoom. It covers Super 35 sensors for wide to moderate tele range, but it has a nice trick up its sleeve – a built-in x1.5 optical extender. Not only does this unit stretch the tele range, but it will also provide full-frame coverage as a 21-150mm lens. The maximum aperture is T/2.9 (T/4.3 with the extender). This provides vast coverage options regarding focal range, compatible cameras, and use cases. The FUJINON Duvo HZK14-100mm Zoom Lens tries to bridge the gap between broadcast functionality and cinematic compatibility. FUJINON does so by creating a lens with an impressive 7.1x zoom ratio for the mainstream PL mount. The lens is also very compact, considering its versatile focal range. The new Duvo 14-100mm expands the line while maintaining alignment with the Duvo 24-300mm regarding design philosophy. Blurring boundaries The motion capture, TV, and filmmaking worlds have experienced fundamental changes in the last decade or two. Digital turmoil was only the promo. Followed by the rise of hybrid cameras and even smartphones (to some extent), traditional boundaries between cinema, broadcast, and documentary (not to mention stills) have rapidly eroded. FUJINON Duvo HZK14-100mm PL Zoom Lens. Image credit: FUJINON The FUJINON Duvo HZK14-100mm PL (as...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 30 August, 2024