Fujifilm North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division, announces the availability of Fujinon UA94x8.7BESM (“UA94x8.7”), a versatile box zoom lens for 2/3-inch sensor broadcast cameras designed for a wide variety of broadcast production applications. Initial orders of UA94x8.7 are expected to begin shipping to customers by mid-October 2026. The new lens will be showcased at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, September 11-14.
Fujinon UA94x8.7 is positioned as a mid-range model between Fujinon UA70x8.7BESM ("UA70x8.7"), which is suitable for relatively compact venues, and Fujinon UA107x8.4BESM (“UA107x8.4”), which features a longer focal length. It covers a wide range of focal lengths in a single lens, designed for versatility and ease of use for various production scenarios while keeping costs down.
“UA94x8.7 sits in a sweet spot for applications where operators don’t necessarily need the extreme telephoto ranges offered by the UA107x8.4 and UA125x8 box zooms,” says Stosh Durbacz, vice president, Sales, FujiFilmNorth America Corporation, Optical Devices Division. “And operators will immediately notice the interface optimizations designed for the way we know they want to work – the optional servo focus control offers users ergonomics with a manual feel while being able to take advantage of the precision of digital focus, contributing to smooth operation in live production, at a price point we think will better align with their needs.”
UA94x8.7 covers the wide-angle to super-telephoto focal range from 8.7mm to 818mm, enabling operational flexibility and diverse visual creativity that makes it suited for a wide variety of applications including sports broadcasts, concerts, and other large-scale live events.
“While Fujinon HD lenses cover similar focal lengths, UA94x8.7 delivers optical and electrical advancements resulting in high resolution, high contrast, and high dynamic range (HDR). It also features the latest image stabilization system and excellent control of zoom and focus operation,” according to the release.
Features listed by Fujinon:
• Achieves a 94x zoom range covering a wide focal length range from 8.7mm wide-angle to 818mm ultra-telephoto.
• Utilizing Fujifilm’s proprietary optical simulation technology, various aberrations including those that degrade resolution and introduce color fringing are minimized, delivering high- quality image performance throughout the entire zoom range.
• The adoption of the multi-layer coating technology HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) achieves high light transmittance (99.8%) and low reflectance (0.2%) over a wide wavelength range, enhancing color reproduction and suppressing flare.
• These technologies realize the high resolution, high contrast and HDR unique to 4K lenses, allowing for rich gradation video production.
• Equipped with an image stabilization system using Fujifilm’s proprietary "Ceramic Ball Roller System"1, enabling stable video production. From concerts with minimal movement to intense outdoor sports production, users can select from eight levels of stabilization depending on the subject’s movement and the production environment.
• When combined with the Zoom Demand "ERD-50A," users can select from 200 types of zoom curves and toggle the image stabilization system on or off. Furthermore, pairing with the Focus Demand "EPD-51A" enables precise operator control of focus in all filming conditions.
Pricing And Availability
UA94x8.7 is due to be released in October 2026. It will be showcased at IBC 2026, to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from September 11-14, 2026. For pricing information, contact your local sales representative at www.fujinon.com/contact.
For more information about UA94x8.7 and other Fujinon broadcast box lenses, visit https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/business/cine-and-broadcast/studio-field-lens/4k-studio-field-lens.
