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.
