AT A GLANCE

• Consistent T2.9 Aperture Over Zoom Range
• 200° Focus Rotation and Macro Mode
• 22 Elements and 13 groups
• 2 Extra low dispersion elements
• 2 Super low dispersion elements
• Filter Thread 82mm

DESCRIPTION

Growth of video production has created a demand among videographers and cinematographers for lenses optimized to shoot. The new MKX lenses deliver high optical performance and comfortable operation for professional video shooting. The MKX 18-55mm is one of the most frequently used focal lengths in video production and achieves a constant T2.9 aperture across the entire zoom range, enabling a shallow depth of field as well as a beautiful bokeh effect. The lens design is optimized for shooting videos as they minimize focus shift and optical axis shift while zooming, and reduce lens breathing (the change of angle of view during focusing). It also feature three rings to allow manual and independent operation of focus, zoom and iris (aperture), all with a gear pitch of 0.8M (module).

Other Features

• Optical construction of 22 elements in 17 groups (includes 2 extra low dispersion elements and 2 super extra low dispersion elements)
• Achieves a constant T2.9 aperture across the entire zoom range, allowing a shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh effect, that eliminates the need to readjust lighting
• Compact and lightweight body achieves advanced optical performance by incorporating a short flange focal distance of X Mount into optical design to the maximum extent. This accommodates shooting with a limited number of people
• Electrical contact to communicate with FUJIFILM X Series camera corrects the distortion and the colour/brightness shading, and achieves various colour expressions with Film Simulation modes
• Front focusing group of lens elements and zooming group of lens elements are driven independently from one another to suppress focus shift while zooming, which eliminates the need to re-focus after zooming in or out. The optical and mechanical approach means there is no time lag as seen in an electrical control system
• Front inner-focusing system controls lens breathing (change of angle of view during focusing which achieves smooth focusing)
• Focus ring features a rotation of a full 200 degrees to allow precise focusing even when shooting with a shallow depth-of-field where a high degree of precision is required
• Features three fully manual rings to allow independent adjustment of focus, zoom and iris (aperture) for intuitive operations without time lag
• All operation rings have a gear pitch of 0.8M, similar to other FUJINON cinema lenses, which allows the use of all standard third party accessories for video production, e.g. Follow Focus that enable accurate and smooth focusing
• Iris supports seamless adjustment free of clicking forprecise and silent exposure adjustment while preventing camera shake caused by the clicking
• Gears for the three rings are positioned in the same place to eliminate the need to re-position accessories when switching lenses
• Macro function allows shooting close-up (Minimum Object Distance of 0.38m -wide end) to broaden the range of scenes that can be covered with one lens
• Accommodates 82mm filter size
• Compatible with FUJIFILM X Mount cameras

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Construction 22 elements 17 groups
Focal length (35mm format equivalent) f=18-55mm (27-84mm)
Angle of view76.5‹〜29.0‹
T-No. T2.9
Max. aperture F2.8
Min. aperture F22 ~ Close
Number of blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Step size None
Focus Range
1.2m/3ft 11in〜‡
wide macro function 0.85m/2ft 9in〜at wide end
Front diameter 85mm
Filter size 82mm
Dimensions 87mm~206.6mm
Weight 1080g