The Fujinon HSs18X5.5BMD-D18 is an 18x motor driven high-definition video conferencing lens for 1/2" CCD cameras. Known for their high build quality and precision optics, Fujinon lenses have become the industry standard for professional video applications all over the world. The focal-length range is 5.5 to 100mm with a minimum object distance of 0.6 m, or about 2 feet.

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Many high-definition cameras are hamstrung by insufficient optics. Lenses have traditionally been built to accommodate standard-definition cameras. This lens is designed specifically with high-definition in mind, increasing fidelity and making sure footage is crystal clear.

With the use of any of Fujinon remote control unit, the lens can fit a remotely controlled and monitored CCTV pan and tilt system. This lens is particularly suited for the highest-quality industrial cameras, featuring the widely used bayonet mount.

The lens element design fitted for the internal focus mechanism greatly reduces aberrations and image distortions. These advances contribute to more balanced imaging from center-to-edge throughout the aperture range.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can anyone comment on how the image quality of this lens compares to Canon's 24-70 f/2.8II L? Or there other L-series glass.

A: Fujinon lenses are not comparable to Photography lenses at all. This is an apples and oranges type of thing.

Q: 2. Can the Fujinon XF 18mm F/2$ lens hood be used on the FujiFilm XF 27mm 2.8 prime pancake lens? Thanks

A: The lens hood for the Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R lens will not fit on the XF 27mm 2.8 lens. The hood is a dedicated hood and only for that one lens.The XF 27mm lens is new and Fuji has not has not released the hood for it. We will post on the 27mm lenses product page the correct lens hood ASAP.

Q: 3. Will this fit the Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 lens?

A: I'm sorry, no, they are different diameters. There is a hood specific to the 14mm lens, click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/2Db4gtX

Q: 4. is a lens collar/support neededif on Sony FS7ii?

A: The FS7 Mark II does have a locking E-Mount, as you can see from this photo on our website it is possible to use it without the collar and lens support. https://bit.ly/2B5OfkR However it may still be a good idea to use it for further stability and protection to both the lens and e-mount on the FS7II.

Q: 5. Could you use a 1.5x or 2x telephoto adapter on this lens?

A: The Fujinon MK18-55mm, being a wide to medium zoom, is an unlikely candidate for a teleconverter. Generally speaking, teleconverters are only effective on fast, high quality prime telephoto lenses. Use on other lenses is usually not successful. Mostly the issues are the lens becoming too dark for proper auto or manual focus, softening of the image, introduction of chromatic aberration and inability to mate due to conflicts in design. At this time there are only two E mount teleconverters available on the market. They are made by Sony and the only lens compatible with them at this time is the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS.

Q: 6. Is this a bayonet mount, or does it screw into the 52mm thread?

A: This is a bayonet mount hood.

Q: 7. Does this version really weigh 2kg? Or do I have to purchase the Duclos version for the 980g weight?

A: the manufacturers specification lists the weight of the lens at 4.4 lb / 2 kg

Q: 8. The listing says that it's MFT, just wanting to confirm that it will work with the Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K? I'm also curious about recommended focus/zoom/iris controls for a live broadcast setup?

A: The BMD Studio Camera 4K does have an MFT mount. These lenses will work with that camera. However they are manual cinema lenses. For Focus, Zoom and Iris Control you would need to look at a system like the Tilta Nucleus-M and add a 3rd motor to it. Nucleus-M - https://bhpho.to/2IE1SLL Additional Motor - https://bhpho.to/2Q8FhLa

Q: 9. What prime lenses will color match this zoom? The overview states, The lens is color matched to other Fujinon lenses such as the HK, ZK, and XK series. But those are all zooms, it seems.

A: Yes, those are all zooms and at this time Fujinon is not making cine primes. My take on Fujinon lens color is that it is very, very neutral. Angenieux zooms are as well in my experience. Zeiss or Schneider primes are neutral with a blue tint whereas I find Cooke and Canon to be, pleasingly, on the red/yellow tint side. In the end, it will come down to the movie to be made and what it's look is going to be. Extensive testing will be used to determine this. If you are building a personal set, I would say that since the Fujinons are so neutral, all lenses would work with them with minor mis-match.

Q: 10. Is this a standard B4 Mount?

A: no it is a 1/2" lens and will have a standard 1/2" B4 mount not a 2/3" b4 mount