Fujifilm launches MK series of cinema lenses for Sony E-mount

Fujifilm has announced two new ‘MK’ Super 35 cinema lenses for Sony E-mount system cameras. The new products are the MK 18-55mm T2.9 and MK 50-135mm T2.9.

The MK Series of lenses are dedicated to video filming. In addition to the E-mount versions, which are designed for Super 35 or APS-C sensors, Fujifilm will be releasing the same lenses for X-mount by the end of the year. See the 2018 Fuji Lens Roadmap.

The first in this series to be introduced, the FUJINON MK 18-55mm T2.9, is a standard zoom with an 18-55mm focal length. It will be available in early March at a list price of $3,799. The FUJINON MK 50-135mm T2.9 will be available this summer. Pricing for this lens was not announced.

Fujifilm launches MK series of cinema lenses with 18-55mm T2.9 and 50-135mm T2.9

The MK18-55 and MK50-135mm weigh in at a light 980 grams/2.16 lbs with front diameters of 85mm and lengths of 206mm. The MK18-55mm’s minimum object distance (MOD) is .85 meters/2.78 feet, while the MK 50-135mm’s MOD is 1.2m/3.93 feet.

The minimum object distance is 0.85m for the 18-55 and 1.2m for the 50-135, with macro functions bringing those numbers down to 0.38m and 0.85m, respectively.

The lenses each contain a Flange Focal Distance adjustment function to achieve optimal camera and lens matching. The short flange focal distance contributes to the lenses’ compact size and lightweight. Distances are listed in feet and meters.

The lenses also feature three rings for manual and independent adjustment of focus, zoom, and iris (aperture), with the gear pitch of 0.8M (module). The focus ring can rotate fully up to 200 degrees to facilitate precise focusing.

The iris supports seamless adjustment that is free of clicking. This enables precise exposure adjustment without any sound from clicking between T-stops.