Fujifilm prepares for 8K broadcasting with new lenses

Fujifilm is gearing up for 8K broadcasting with the launch of two new lenses: HP12X7.6 and HP66X15.2.. Due to the technological advancement that sporting events are about to undergo, new lenses that are up to the task of live streaming 8K content are needed. These lenses are designed to work on cameras with three 1.25-inch sensors.

The HP12X7.6 becomes the world’s widest 8K lens (93.3 degrees of angle of view) by spanning a focal length from 7.6mm to 91mm. Slightly tighter is the HP66X15.2 with a range from 15.2 to 1000mm.

Another feature of the HP66X15.2 is its advanced stabilization system. The optical stabilization system allows virtually all vibration at low and high frequencies to be eliminated. In a demonstration with the FUJINON UA125X8, almost all vibrations were eliminated even at telephoto.

Along with these 2 models, another pair of optics with the same purpose: live transmission has also been presented. In this case we are talking about the UA125X8BESM and UA107x8.4, both with 4K resolution. Designed, this time for 2/3-inch cameras.

As these cameras are also used for live broadcasts of sporting events or similar, focus becomes a critical point. The UA107x8.4 is equipped with an autofocus system developed for this purpose. Thanks to the phase detection autofocus sensor, it focuses quickly and with virtually no margin for error. Fast because it only takes 0.45 seconds to focus on the subject and accurate because it allows us to track focus on a specific object or subject, even temporarily disappearing from the frame.

For its part, the UA125X8BESM can boast the world’s widest zoom ratio optic. It has a range of 8mm to 1000mm and an f/1.7 aperture.