Fujifilm North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division, announces the availability of its new Fujinon Duvo HZK14-100mm T2.9-3.9 Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens (Duvo 14-100mm). Initial orders of Duvo 14-100mm are expected to begin shipping to customers by the end of September 2024.
Like its predecessors, Duvo HZK25-1000mmF2.8-F5.0 PL Mount Cinema Box Lens and Duvo HZK24-300mm T2.9-4.2 Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens, the newly available Duvo 14-100mm produces a cinematic look and is designed for broadcast lens operation. Duvo 14-100mm supports dual large image sensors, covering 14mm at the wide angle to 100mm in Super 35mm, and 21-150mm in Large Format with its built-in 1.5x expander. The lens achieves 7.1x zoom and is the smallest and lightest in the Duvo Lens Series at 10.5” (266.9mm) in length and weighs 5.6 lbs. (2.54kg).
“With the rising popularity of shallow depth-of-field, cinematic bokeh, and high dynamic range in broadcast production, cameras with large image sensors are becoming more common and are often paired with cinema lenses,” the announcement states. “However, cinema lenses, which are optimized for scripted productions, typically offer a smaller zoom magnification ratio compared to broadcast lenses. Duvo 14-100mm addresses this challenge by delivering cinematic-quality imagery while being well-suited for large image sensors.”
“While Duvo 14-100mm is built and functions like a broadcast lens, it’s designed to visually match the renowned optical characteristics of Fujinon cinema zooms when intercut,” says Stosh Durbacz, national sales manager, Optical Devices Division, Fujifilm North America Corporation. “It offers enough coverage for nearly any creative demand while keeping operability well in mind, and its relatively small size and light weight make it well suited for everything from handheld use to balanced remote-head mounting. It really combines the best of two worlds.”
The addition of this portable wide-angle zoom lens expands the range of focal lengths available for the Duvo Series from 14mm to 1000mm. Relatively compact and lightweight, Duvo 14-100mm is designed as a comfortable handheld lens that can be utilized for shoulder-mounted operation, as well as with a Steadicam or for high-angle filming using a crane. It is also compatible with third-party wireless lens control systems, as well as a variety of accessories specifically designed for portable Fujinon lenses and to be operated in the same style as a broadcast lens using zoom and focus demands.
“All of these features enable Duvo 14-100mm to facilitate immersive storytelling in various environments, such as capturing the entire stage at a concert, or getting an intimate closeup of an athlete at a sporting venue,” the announcement continues.
Overview of features:
*Compact and lightweight while covering a wide range of focal lengths
*Supports cameras with Super 35mm sensor and sensors equivalent to full frame
*Cinematic visual expressions with bokeh
*Operational use with various accessories
*User-friendly functions to support shooting and editing
-Breathing Compensation Technology (BCT)
-The Remote Back Focus (RBF)
-Compatible with the Zeiss eXtended Data system, based on the open /i technology standard.
-Distance between focus gear teeth
-Lens hood with high flexibility in attaching filters and adjusting light shielding with flags.
-Distance from the lens’s flange to a camera’s image sensor
Pricing and availability
Fujinon Duvo 14-100mm T2.9-3.9 Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens is available for order now at a
manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $31,999 USD and will be shipping soon.
For more information, visit https://www.fujinon.com/duvo.
