Fujinon UA22x4.8BERD Hybrid Broadcast Lens
Fujifilm reported the release of the FUJINON UA22x4.8BERD, a broadcast zoom lens that combines a wide-angle 4.8mm focal length with a 22x zoom range. The optics fuse wide-angle and standard perspectives into a single hardware unit, eliminating the traditional production requirement for separate camera setups.
Optical Specifications and Focal Length Range
The lens delivers a 90-degree horizontal field of view alongside 22x magnification, covering a focal length span from 4.8mm to 106mm. Integrated with a built-in 2x extender, the unit extends its maximum reach to 212mm. According to Fujifilm technical disclosures, the design captures wide-angle framing while preserving the depth compression and depth-of-field manipulation typical of standard broadcast lenses.
Production Workflow Impact
Traditional multi-camera field productions frequently rely on separate wide-angle and standard lenses mounted to distinct camera bodies. That separation restricts the variation in framing and limits the visual effects available to each camera setup. The UA22x4.8BERD resolves this limitation by merging the stretching characteristics of wide focal lengths with standard compression inside one housing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base focal length of the FUJINON UA22x4.8BERD?
The lens starts at a wide-angle focal length of 4.8mm, expanding across a 22x zoom range to 106mm.
How does the built-in extender affect the maximum zoom?
Engaging the integrated 2x extender doubles the maximum reach, bringing the total focal length up to 212mm.
What field of view does the lens provide at its widest setting?
The optical system delivers a 90-degree horizontal field of view when operated at the 4.8mm starting focal length.
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