Fujifilm has made a big splash at the NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas with the unveiling of its new Duvo series of lenses. The series is designed to bring a cinematic look to the broadcast world, providing a high-quality image with a beautiful 4K resolution.
The first lens in the series is the 25mm to 1000mm lens with a PL mount. It is a large format Super-35 T2.9, making it ideal for live events, sports events, and cinematic production. The lens gives users a big zoom with a cinematic look, allowing viewers to focus on specific moments whilst everything else is out of focus. Simon Murphy, Business Development Manager at Fujifilm, explained that the Duvo series is a change in direction for the company, taking the cinematic look and putting it into the broadcast world. He stated, "It's been really exciting.
We've launched our new range of lenses, the Duvo series, now the Duvo series is it is a change in direction, taking the cinematic look, and putting it in the broadcast world." The second lens in the series is a standard-length lens with a 24mm to 300mm range. It is a T2.9 and will be T4.2 at full zoom. It has a PL mount, is full-frame, Super-35, and weighs just under 3kg.
This lens is expected to be launched just before NAB 2024, and it is a sneak preview of what's to come. The Duvo series of lenses has generated excitement in the industry, particularly among those who are involved in live events, concerts, and cinematic production. Murphy said, "It's a beautiful 4K, it's a cinematic look about it which is really got excited, the industry excited who are doing live events, whether that be concerts, whether there be sports events, whether there be cinematic production that was not just going to be in the broadcast world also be in the cinema world."
Whilst the box lens is not a typical choice for cinema people, the cinematic look that it provides is sure to win them over. Murphy explained that it might take some time for cinema people to get used to using a box lens, but he believes that it will be a perfect addition to their kit once they get the right situation. In conclusion, Fujifilm's new Duvo series of lenses is a significant step forward for the company.
With its cinematic look, optical stabilisation, and beautiful 4K image, the Duvo series is sure to be a hit with those in the industry. The lenses will be available for purchase soon, and those who are interested in them are encouraged to keep an eye out for them. The Duvo series represents Fujifilm's commitment to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of lenses.