The new FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM-XB2 is due to be released later in 2025, but Fujifilm plans to display the LA30x7.8 under glass at the 2025 NAB Show.

A 4K broadcast zoom lens designed specifically to combine portability, ease of use, and superior performance at an affordable price point, the FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM-XB2 4K joins FUJINON LA16x8BRM-XB1A in the LA series of FUJINON 4K broadcast zoom lenses. Since its 2019 release, LA16x8BRM-XB1A has received continued praise for its compact (163.8mm) and lightweight (1.6kg) design, excellent optical performance, and affordable cost. LA30x7.8 continues that legacy.

“Due to the rapid expansion of video streaming platforms, the volume of video content for news, live production, house of worship, corporate, and sports productions has increased,” said Stosh Durbacz, vice president, Sales, Optical Devices Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “As a result, there is a growing demand for equipment that can streamline content creation without compromising on image quality or functionality within limited production budgets. LA30x7.8 will satisfy that demand.”

Main features of the new FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM-XB2 include:

30x zoom range covering focal lengths of 7.8mm-234mm with a compact and lightweight design

• The lens boasts a 30x zoom, covering focal lengths of 7.8mm-234mm, while maintaining a compact and lightweight design, measuring just 190mm and weighing 1.8kg. This is achieved by adopting a rear focus mechanism, and optimizing the lens configuration and control methods, which Fujifilm has cultivated over many decades of lens design.
• Since it covers the range with compact and lightweight body, it can reduce the burden of shoulder-mounted operation and enable the capture of a variety of scenes.

High functionality with newly developed drive unit

• The newly developed drive unit features high resolution 16-bit encoders for extremely accurate position detection of zoom, focus and iris in virtual and remote production, which contributes to streamlined production operations.
• The lens achieves maximum speed of 1.0 sec and minimum speed of 120 sec when zooming from wide to tele end. This versatile range helps to capture a fast-moving subject during live sport broadcast, while enabling ultra-slow zooms during live music to deliver creative capture of the footage.

4K optical performance across the entire zoom range

• By utilizing the latest optical simulation technology and suppressing various types of aberrations, the lens achieves 4K optical performance across the entire zoom range.
• Fujifilm’s unique multi-layer coating High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating (HT-EBC) boasts high light transmittance and accurate color reproduction.

Equipped with features that support comfortable filming

• A single button on the lens provides electronic flange back adjustment. The system provides faster and more efficient adjustment as compared to the manual process.
• The macro function allows for closer focus than minimum object distance (MOD) up to 0.05m from the front of the lens by sliding the unique focus ring forward. It enables the operator to film the extreme close-ups without letting go of their focusing hand.

Fujifilm says that the affordable, lightweight 2/3″ zoom FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM-XB2 is expected to be available in 2025. More detailed timing and pricing will be shared as it becomes available.