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Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Lens (Sony E Mount)

BH #FUMK50135 • MFR #MK50-135MM T2.9
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Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Lens (Sony E Mount)
Key Features
  • Covers Super 35 Format
  • Sony E Mount
  • Consistent T2.9 Aperture over Zoom Range
  • 3 x Standard 0.8 MOD Gears
The Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Lens in E Mount is a lightweight cine-style zoom lens for E mount cameras with a Super 35mm-sized sensor. It features a mechanical design with three independent lens control rings: focus, iris, and zoom. Each ring incorporates a cine-style gear with a 0.8 MOD for interfacing with standard cine -style lens accessories. The focus ring features approximately 200° of rotation, which provides room or precise focus pulls, and the iris is clickless, enabling smooth iris pulls. The lens also incorporates a macro mode for close focusing capabilities.
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Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Overview

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The Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Lens in E Mount is a lightweight cine-style zoom lens for E mount cameras with a Super 35mm-sized sensor. It features a mechanical design with three independent lens control rings: focus, iris, and zoom. Each ring incorporates a cine-style gear with a 0.8 MOD for interfacing with standard cine -style lens accessories. The focus ring features approximately 200° of rotation, which provides room or precise focus pulls, and the iris is clickless, enabling smooth iris pulls. The lens also incorporates a macro mode for close focusing capabilities.

The lens is color matched to other Fujinon lenses such as the HK, ZK, and XK series, which enables smooth intercutting between lenses. The 85mm front enables use with many cine-style matte boxes via use of optional step up rings (rings not included). The lens weighs only 2.16 pounds, which is fairly light for a cinema zoom that holds focus and aperture throughout the focal length range. It is designed for camera's with a Sony E mount, so it has a short flange focal distance, but the lens allows flange focal distance adjustment so you can fine tune it to the camera you are using the lens on.

T2.9 to T22 aperture with 9 iris blades for attractive bokeh
The 28.5mm diameter image circle covers the 3-perf super 35 format with a 16:9 aspect ratio
Industry standard 0.8 film pitch gears for focus, zoom, and iris control
The gear rings positions for focus, zoom, and iris are located at the same position on both lenses in the MK series, making switching between the two zooms quick as you don't have to adjust the position of lens accessories
Both lenses in the MK series have the same weight and length so there is no need to rebalance your camera when you change from one lens to the other
200° focus barrel rotation
No shims are required to adjust the flange focal distance as this lens has a built-in adjustment mechanism
Macro focus function available
UPC: 074101034806

Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
50 to 135mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.9
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Super35/APS-C (28.5 mm Image Circle)
Filter Thread
82 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Focal Length
50 to 135mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.9
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Super35/APS-C (28.5 mm Image Circle)
Angle of View
Super 35
Horizontal: 27.9 to 17.2°
Vertical: 15.9 to 9.5°
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Filter Thread
82 mm
Zoom Ratio
2.7x
Minimum Focus Distance
3.9' / 1.2 m
Aperture/Iris Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Lens Mounting
No
Gear Standard
0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Focus: 200°
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
Front: 3.3" / 85 mm
Length
8.12" / 20.62 cm
Weight
2.16 lb / 0.98 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.28 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.25 x 7.75 x 6.6"

Fujinon MK50-135mm T2.9 Reviews

As good as top-shelf photo primes

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-01

I'm a life long photographer, but I'm new to video. In the world of photography I was a firm believer in only using the best primes - Zeiss and Schneider. There's no way I'd ever consider a zoom. Having just purchased a RED Komodo, I wasn't in a place to buy a full set of cine primes. After months of agonizing over my options, I purchased this lens and the matching 18-55. Wanting to get a feel for the quality differences, I tested all my still-primes against the pair of FUJIs. I used a Zeiss back-focus target and tested all the lenses at f5.6 under controlled lighting. I exported frames from Premier Pro after applying a standard DCI LUT. I'm not an expert at optics and I'm still trying to get my head around R3D (RED's raw format) and LUTs, so all I can give is my subjective opinion, which is ... Shockingly, the FUJI zooms looked as good as or better than the primes! It seems to me that the 50-135 did just a little bit better than the 18-55, but it really comes down to splitting hairs. While I could still use by photo-primes (because I'm old-school like that), the zooms give me (obviously) more flexibility. These cine-lenses have a number of other advantages over my ZEs and Schneider PC/TS lenses: No focus breathing. Some of my primes have a noticeable shift in focal length when when changing focus. Then lens bodies don't move when zooming or focusing. There's no way to use a follow focus on my ZE 135 Sonnar, for example. Marking are on the side of the lens not the top, which makes follow focus much easier. In addition, the FUJI lenses are parfocal, which is super nice. Plus they have a facility for Macro that I haven't yet explored. Because these lenses are native RF (thanks to the smart folks at Duclos), you don't even need an adapter!

Unbelievable

By Matthew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-11-08

AWESOME. AMAZING. THANK YOU FUJINON. THATS IT. NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS HERE. BEST MONEY I HAVE SPENT ON MY KIT SO FAR.

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Image stabilization capabilities using Sony FS7?
Asked by: michael
Sorry, but neither the MK50-135mm T2.9 Lens or the Sony FS7 have image stabilization capabilities.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Will this lens and its 18-55 counterpart mount on ...

Will this lens and its 18-55 counterpart mount on a Sony A7 III?
Asked by: Clarke
Theoretically, yes, as both are the Sony E mounts. However, due to the weight of the MK series lenses, you risk breaking the camera-side mount, unless you have a release plate, hunt cage, or other rig to use a pair of support rods and a lens support bridge (both not included with lens).
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-01-26

Are these lenses parfocal?

Are these lenses parfocal?
Asked by: Jonathan
Yes, if this lens is properly calibrated it is capable of parfocal zooming. You can learn more about this lens on our Explora website. https://bhpho.to/2QSTVaV
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-11-24

Is it possible to buy the lens hood on it's own?

Is it possible to buy the lens hood on it's own?
Asked by: Andrew
Unfortunately, we don't sell that specific lens hood separately. However, we do have 82mm lens hoods that you can attach. Here is a list of our selection of those lens hoods: https://bhpho.to/2XeoN6U
Answered by: David
Date published: 2019-11-13

APS-C or Full-Frame? Will the Fujinon MK Cine ...

APS-C or Full-Frame? Will the Fujinon MK Cine zooms cover the full sensor of an a7sii?
Asked by: s
This lenses covers a Super 35 Format, which is APS-C sized not Full Frame. You will be able to use this lens with the A7SII, but only in the APS-C Mode. It will not cover the full frame sensor.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-02-08

question

Can this will come up with MTF mount
Asked by: Anonymous
B&H sells the MTF adapter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1374553-REG/mtf_services_ltd_mtfujim43_micro_4_3_mount_for.html
Answered by: Mark O.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Can the handle grip on the Sony FS-7 operate the zoom function for this lens?
Asked by: Ken
Yes it can. All you need is a motor. Thoughtfully, Chrosziel has come to the rescue and has made one for the MK lenses. Chrosziel Compact Zoom Control Kit for Fujinon MK Lenses B&H # CHCDMMKZ
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Is there a matte box that will fit this lens?

Is there a matte box that will fit this lens?
Asked by: Joseph
The Wooden Camera 2-Stage Clamp-On 4 x 5.65" Zip Box (80-85mm) is a nice option to mount directly to this lens, BH #WO241600. https://bhpho.to/2Aosn5R
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-07-17
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