Along with the new X-H1 camera, Fujifilm has announced two new X-mount lenses today: MK50-135mm T2.9 and MK18-55mm T2.9. The focal lengths differ, but the lenses have many features in common, so let’s take a look.
Both lenses cover Super 35 format. They are equipped with three independent lens control rings: focus, iris, and zoom, and the clickless iris. Both lenses are color matched to other Fujinon lenses, which enables smooth intercutting between different lenses. They are also same weight and length so you don’t need to rebalance your camera when you change from one lens to the other. Additionally, both lenses incorporate macro mode.
Let’s check out the full specs of both lenses.
Fujifilm MK50-135mm T2.9
| Focal Length | 50 – 135mm |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | Super 35/APS-C |
| Image Circle | 28.5 mm |
| Maximum T-Stop | T2.9 – 22 |
| Minimum T-Stop | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Minimum Focus Distance from Image Plane | 3.9′ / 1.19 m |
| Elements/Groups | 22 / 17 |
| Iris Blades | 9 |
| Gear MOD & Pitch | Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch Iris: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch Zoom: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch |
| Front Diameter | 85 mm |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm |
| Focus Scales | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Focus Rotation | 200° |
| Iris Rotation | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Zoom Rotation | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Tilt Rotation | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Zoom Ratio | 3x |
| Electronic Communication | Yes |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4″-20 |
| Dimensions (W x H) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Length | 8.12″ / 20.62 cm |
| Weight | 2.16 lb / 0.98 kg |
Fujifilm MK18-55mm T2.9 Lens
| Focal Length | 18 – 55mm |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | Super 35/APS-C |
| Image Circle | 28.5 mm |
| Maximum T-Stop | T2.9 – 22 |
| Minimum T-Stop | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Minimum Focus Distance from Image Plane | 2.8′ / 0.85 m |
| Elements/Groups | 22 / 17 |
| Iris Blades | 9 |
| Gear MOD & Pitch | Focus: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch Iris: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch Zoom: 0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch |
| Front Diameter | 85 mm |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm |
| Focus Scales | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Focus Rotation | 200° |
| Iris Rotation | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Zoom Rotation | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Tilt Rotation | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Zoom Ratio | 3x |
| Electronic Communication | Yes |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4″-20 |
| Dimensions (W x H) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Length | 8.12″ / 20.62 cm |
| Weight | 2.16 lb / 0.98 kg |
Both MK50-135mm T2.9 and MK18-55mm T2.9 are available for preorders and the shipping starts on 1 March 2018. You can get Fujifilm MK50-135mm T2.9 for $4,299.95, and Fujifilm MK18-55mm T2.9 is slightly cheaper: $4,099.99.
