Fujifilm announces development the Fujinon UA107X8.4 AF (Advanced Focus) 4K broadcast lens, calling it the “world’s first box lens that features the Advanced Focus function among 4K-compatible broadcast lenses as of August 19, 2019,” according to Fujifilm. The UA107x8.4 AF is due to be released in the spring of 2020.
The UA107x8.4 AF broadcast lens incorporates a newly developed phase-detection auto focus sensor, designed to achieve fast, tack sharp images with a response speed as fast as 0.5 seconds and an outstanding capability in tracking a moving subject. The lens also features the company’s proprietary image stabilization mechanism and a 107x ultra-magnification zoom that covers focal lengths from 8.4mm to 900mm (1800mm with 2x).
The penetration of 4K-compatible large-screen television in recent years has increased opportunities for enjoying ultra-high-definition 4K video. As such, advanced skills are required from camera operators to manually achieve fast, precise focusing. To meet the needs of today’s videographers, Fujifilm has developed a 4K-compatible broadcast lens equipped with the AF function.
Designed for covering live sports and entertainment with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and vivid color reproduction. “In addition to using aspherical and fluorite elements to effectively control various types of aberration, the company’s unique multi-layer coating (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) boosts the rate of light transmittance, making it possible to deliver vivid color reproduction, as well as HDR-based rich tonal gradation, even under bright sun or at dusk,” according to the release.
The UA107x8.4 AF’s phase-detection AF sensor and dedicated algorithm was developed with the technological expertise fostered from Fujifilm’s X Series and GFX digital cameras.
