Fujifilm launches the MK Series of cinema zoom lenses

FUJIFILM Corporation has unveiled the MK Series of new cinema lenses, which boast advanced optical performance, ultra-compact (206.3 mm long) and lightweight (980 g) design and excellent cost/performance ratio. The FUJINON MK18-55mm T2.9 (MK18-55mm), a standard zoom lens with the focal length of 18-55mm, is the first MK lens to be released in early March 2017. In the summer, this will be followed by the launch of the FUJINON MK50-135mm T2.9 (MK50-135mm), a telephoto zoom lens offering the focal length of 50-135mm, thus together covering the most frequently-used range of focal lengths from 18mm to 135mm. The use of advanced optical and mechanical design minimizes focal shift and optical axis shift while zooming, and lens breathing that are typically observed in interchangeable lenses for digital cameras. The lenses feature three rings to enable manual and independent adjustment of focus, zoom and iris. Both lenses are designed for E-mount cameras with Super 35mm / APS-C sensors, and will be followed by X Mount versions (for Fujifilm's X Series cameras) at the end of this year. This year, we will also see an XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro lens bearing the FUJINON name, followed by as of yet unspecified ultra wide angle zoom lens and a telephoto prime lens next year.