Product description
Product info Fujifilm FUJINON MKX 18-55mm T2.9
This lens offers the highest optical performance and is also comfortable to operate, making it ideal for professional video production. Together with the MKX50-135mmT2.9, the MKX18-55mmT2.9 is the first fully mechanical cine lens compatible with X Series camera bodies. The MKX18-55 has a focal length range of 27mm to 84mm (35 mm equivalent) and a constant aperture of T2.9* across the entire zoom range. This enables shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh. The lens design is optimised for video, as focus and the optical axis remain constant while zooming. In addition, the angle of view does not change while focusing. The focus, zoom and aperture rings operate manually and independently of each other. All rings have the same gear module** of 0.8M. In addition, the focus ring can be rotated through up to 200°, allowing absolutely precise focusing. Thanks to this feature, the lens is comfortable and pleasant to operate.
Improved optical performance
- The MKX18-55T2.9 has an optical design of 22 elements in 17 groups with 6 Super ED elements and 2 ED elements.
- With a constant aperture of T2.9 across the entire zoom range, it achieves beautiful bokeh with a shallow depth of field. This means there is no longer any need to keep adjusting the lighting, which also saves time during the shoot.
- The MKX lens achieves outstanding optical performance despite being compact and lightweight. This means a shoot needs only a small crew.
- The electrical contacts that communicate with the X Series camera body not only correct distortion and colour fringing but also reproduce the different colour characteristics of the Film Simulation modes.
No focus shift when zooming
The lenses of the front focusing group and the zoom lenses work independently of each other to keep focus constant while zooming. This eliminates the need to refocus after zooming. Because the settings are purely optical and mechanical, there is none of the time lag occasionally observed with electrical control systems.
No change in angle of view
Front internal focusing keeps the angle of view constant when focusing.
No shift of the optical axis when zooming
The use of complex manufacturing technology developed specifically for conventional FUJINON cine lenses keeps the optical axis constant while zooming.
Comfortable operation
- The focus ring can be rotated through up to 200°, allowing absolutely accurate focusing, especially with shallow depth of field where the greatest precision is required.
- The focus, zoom and aperture rings operate manually and independently of each other. No electrical mechanism can replace this intuitive manual operation, as such mechanisms usually cause a time lag.
- All three rings have a gear module of 0.8M, as do all other FUJINON cine lenses, so standard accessories for video production can be used. The design of the focus ring enables consistent and precise focusing.
- Stepless aperture adjustment without click stops. This enables precise, quiet exposure adjustment without the jolts caused by click stops
- Standardised design for easy operation
- Only one matte box or lens hood with a diameter of 85mm is needed for all MKX lenses.
- Only one filter size with a diameter of 82mm is needed for all MKX lenses.
- The teeth of the three rings are always in the same position, so accessories do not need to be readjusted when changing MKX lenses.
- The lenses have a macro function that enables close-ups, expanding the range of shooting situations that can be covered with just one lens.
- MK18-55mm: minimum focusing distance of 0.38m (W)
- MK50-135mm: minimum focusing distance of 0.85m (W)
- The lens has a function for adjusting the flange back distance so that camera and lens can be matched for maximum optical performance.
Scope of delivery
- Fujifilm MKX 18-55mm lens
- Tripod foot
- Lens support
- Zoom lever
- front lens cap
- rear lens cap
- Lens hood
- Wrapping cloth
