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Newly developed 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens “FUJINON UA22x4.8BERD”
A compact and lightweight body measuring 252mm in length and weighing 2.2kg, it offers 4.8mm wide-angle shooting and 22x zoom.
Active in a variety of scenes, including news reporting, studio photography, and sports broadcasting

FUJIFILM Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshikazu Goto) has developed the FUJINON UA22x4.8BERD (hereinafter “UA22x4.8”), a highly mobile and versatile 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto. The UA22x4.8 is compatible with broadcast cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors, and boasts a 4.8mm wide-angle shooting and a high 22x magnification in a compact and lightweight body measuring approximately 252mm in length and weighing approximately 2.2kg. Its functionality makes it ideal for a variety of scenarios, from news coverage requiring mobility and studio shooting to sports broadcasts where a sense of realism is required. Fujifilm plans to release the UA22x4.8 as a new addition to its lineup of 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lenses in spring 2026. The UA22x4.8 will be exhibited as a reference model at IBC2025, the international broadcasting equipment exhibition to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from September 12th to 15th, 2025.

In professional filming environments such as news reporting, studio photography, and sports broadcasts, there is steady demand for a versatile zoom lens that can cover a wide range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto. In response to this need, Fujifilm released the FUJINON UA18x5.5BERD (hereinafter “UA18x5.5”), a broadcast zoom lens, in 2017. It has been well-received for its compact, lightweight design and versatile focal length coverage. The newly developed UA22x4.8 inherits the UA18x5.5’s distinctive features of compactness and a wide range of focal lengths, including wide-angle, while further enhancing its functionality and expressive power. By utilizing improved lens processing technology and achieving a design that combines robustness and lightness, the new lens achieves a compact, lightweight body weighing just 2.2 kg, while minimizing the weight and size increase compared to the previous UA18x5.5. This reduces the burden of long-term shooting when carrying the camera on your shoulder. Furthermore, while the UA18x5.5 has a focal length of 5.5mm to 100mm, the UA22x4.8 has a wider focal length range of 4.8mm to 106mm. The wider wide-angle range makes it suitable for capturing immersive scenes in small indoor spaces and sports events.

Over the years, we have been developing and providing broadcast lenses that meet the detailed needs of camera operators, and in 2015 we released the world’s first 4K-compatible broadcast lens. We also have a lineup of 8K-compatible broadcast lenses, and have been leading the way in improving video quality. We will continue to develop and provide high-performance lenses and accessories that support comfortable filming to meet the diversifying needs of video production sites. Read More »

Fujifilm releases new 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens, “FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM”
Best-in-class 30x zoom combined with a compact design weighing just 190mm and weighing approximately 1.7kg
Newly developed drive unit provides powerful support for virtual production and remote shooting

FUJIFILM Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshikazu Goto) will release the FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM (hereinafter referred to as LA30x7.8) in late October. This 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens combines a best-in-class ^*1 30x zoom with a compact design weighing just 190mm and approximately 1.7kg. The LA30x7.8 is a 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens compatible with broadcast cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors. Covering a wide focal length range from a wide-angle 7.8mm to a telephoto 234mm, it boasts a compact and lightweight design with a total length of just 190mm and a weight of approximately 1.7kg. Equipped with a newly developed drive unit capable of detecting zoom, focus, and iris position information with high precision, it offers powerful support for virtual production and remote shooting. It also supports autofocus control commands from the camera. The rear focus system ^*2 reduces breathing, which occurs when the angle of view changes with focus adjustment, resulting in smooth movement and quiet operation, allowing for natural image expression.

In recent years, the rapid expansion of video streaming platforms has led to an increase in a wide variety of video content, including news, documentaries, sports, and live performances. Meanwhile, video production sites are struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing volume of content, creating a growing need for equipment that allows for efficient, high-quality video capture with a small team while keeping production costs down. In response to these needs, Fujifilm released the FUJINON LA16x8BRM 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens in 2019, which has been well-received for its compact, lightweight, and cost-effective design. The
newly released LA30x7.8 is a completely new 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens designed to meet the needs of video production sites. It boasts a best-in-class 30x zoom covering a wide focal length range from 7.8mm to 234mm, yet its compact and lightweight design (approximately 190mm long and weighing approximately 1.7kg) enhances mobility on set. In addition, the newly installed drive unit supports high-precision position detection for zoom, focus, iris, etc., making it ideal for virtual production, which combines subjects with virtual backgrounds, and remote shooting, which involves operating multiple cameras simultaneously. Panasonic will exhibit the newly released LA30x7.8 at IBC 2025, the international broadcasting equipment exhibition to be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from September 12th to 15th, 2025. Panasonic will continue to utilize the advanced optical technology it has cultivated over many years to develop and provide high-performance broadcast lenses, cinema camera lenses, and accessories to meet the diversifying needs of video production sites.

*1 For portable lenses for ENG-style (shoulder-mounted shooting at news locations, etc.) 4K cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors. September 2025 (Fujifilm survey)
*2 A mechanism that moves the rear of the lens to focus.

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