Fujinon 12x 9-108mm f1.7 B4 Lens

FOR PANASONIC AG-AF100, GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4, G3, OLYMPUS PEN, OM-D E-M5 AND OTHER MICRO 4/3 MOUNT CAMERAS
Including: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera and Blackmagic Cinema camera MFT Mount r

AND - OPTIONAL ADAPTER FOR SONY E MOUNT (NEX FORMAT) CAMERASs:
SONY A7, A7S, A7R, A7II, A7RII, A7SII
SONY α3500, α5000, α5100, α6000
(enable Clear Image Zoom on these Sony Cameras to avoid vignetting)

OR - OPTIONAL ADAPTER FOR CANON DSLRs:
CANON 7D, 60D, Rebel T2i, 550D, Kiss X4, Rebel T3i, 600D, Kiss X5, Rebel T4i, 650D, Kiss X6i, Rebel T5i, 700D, Kiss X7i, Rebel SL1, 100D, Kiss X7, Rebel T3, 1100D, Kiss X50, T6i
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ALSO: Blackmagic Design EF Mount
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PRO VIDEO LENS FOR HD, 1080p, & 4K

WITH B4 TO MICRO 4/3 ADAPTER INCLUDED

THIS PRO VIDEO LENS HAS THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:

  • A FIXED APERTURE OF F/1.7 ACROSS THE ENTIRE ZOOM RANGE !
  • EXCELLENT CINEMATOGRAPHY LENS ! PRO FUJINON OPTICS!
  • WIDE ANGLE TO TELEPHOTO ZOOM: IT HAS A 12x ZOOM RANGE OF 9-108mm
  • BUILT-IN 2x EXTENDER: Increases ZOOM RANGE to 18-216mm
  • STEPLESS IRIS: VERY IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH TRANSITIONS WHEN ADJUSTING EXPOSURE
  • THIS LENS IS PARFOCAL (MAINTAINS FOCUS ACROSS THE ENTIRE ZOOM RANGE)
  • ALSO HAS A MACRO MODE FOR SUPER CLOSE-UP IMAGING

    > BACKFOCUS IS SET FOR THE MICRO 4/3 MOUNT <
    > FOCUSES TO INFINITY AT ALL FOCAL LENGTHS <
    > BACKFOCUS CAN BE RE-ADJUSTED AT ANY TIME     <

    PROFESSIONAL VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY CINE LENS - THIS IS NOT A CONSUMER LENS!

    USE WITH 2x EXTENDER ON LENS (INCLUDED) TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE OF THE MICRO 4/3 SENSOR WITH NO VIGNETTING
    With the 2x extender engaged, the zoom range is 18-216mm and the     "35mm Equivalent" zoom range is 36-432mm.

Can also be used in 1x on the GH2/GH3/GH4 in 1:1 crop mode with no image degradation:
In 1:1 crop mode and the lens in 1x, the "35mm Equivalent" zoom range is 47-562mm.
In 1:1 crop mode and the lens in 2x, the "35mm Equivalent" zoom range is 84-1124mm.

On the GH2/GH3/GH3/GH4 it's like having THREE zoom lenses!

COMPARE TO A DSLR ZOOM SUCH AS THE CANON 24-70mm f/2.8 II lens:

  Fujinon 12x 9 - 108mm Canon 24-70mm II
Zoom Range 12x 2.9x
Powered Servo Zoom Yes No
Parfocal Yes No
Geared for Follow Focus Yes No
Constant Aperture Yes Yes
Silent Stepless Iris Yes No
Aperture Control on M4/3 Yes No
Macro Yes No
Micro 4/3 adapter included Yes No
Cost $319
 About $2000

Depending on the camera you get a potential zoom range (35mm equivalent) of 34-1238mm,
with fixed aperture, parfocal performance, included adapter, and MACRO.
Similar professional video lenses cost many thousands of dollars!
B4 lenses are now in high demand for the AF100, GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4 E-P3, and E-PL3 to achieve the "film look"

PLUS - YOU CAN POWER THE ZOOM ON THIS LENS TOO!
WITH A 12v BATTERY AND HIROSE CABLE YOU CAN POWER THE ZOOM ROCKER (SERVO) ON THIS LENS
— Cable and batteries available in my eBay store.

With this parfocal lens you NEVER have to refocus after zooming! ZOOM IN AND PULL FOCUS, YOU HAVE IT.
THIS LENS IS A CINEMATOGRAPHER'S DREAM! Works incredibly well with the AF100 Focus Assist feature.

Provides excellent image quality in HD mode on your micro 4/3 camera including 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Works for video or still photography! Focus and aperture are controlled manually.
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DELUXE adapter with tripod mount allows use of B4 lenses on
Micro Four Thirds Cameras without a complicated rail system.
This same style of adapter for Sony E Mount is also available upon request.
The tripod bracket has 1/4" and 3/8" screw mounts.

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Adapter is made of Duraluminum ( a hardened alloy of aluminum ) anodized black.
The adapter was manufactured with pinpoint precision ( 0.01 mm ) and high strength to support heavy video lenses.

NO RAIL SYSTEM IS NEEDED WITH THIS DELUXE ADAPTER.
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OPTIONAL CANON EF EOS ADAPTER ALSO AVAILABLE:
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NOTE: SOME VIGNETTING WILL OCCUR ON CANON DSLRs.
THIS CAN BE ELIMINATED BY PLACING A 1.4X TELECONVERTER BETWEEN THE ADAPTER AND CAMERA BODY.

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Used lens and adapter, lens shows some wear on exterior, signs of use as shown in photos.
Rubber VTR button cover missing (not needed).
Includes the lens, adapter, hood, and rear lens cap.

Please contact me if you have any questions.
Watch my eBay listings for more B4 to micro 4/3 lenses and accessories.

 

FOOTAGE SHOT WITH LENS ON GH2 AND AF100:

PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUYERS ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

How to get the most out of a B4 Broadcast Lens

Broadcast lenses are designed for professional 2/3" video cameras with 3 CCD type sensors. When adapted to single sensor cameras, there are certain things to keep in mind to get the best results from these lenses.

B4 lenses are not consumer lenses and we expect the buyer to be educated about the use, features and functions before buying. So that you can make an informed decision about the use of this lens on your digital camera, please read and understand the following advice and disclaimer section prior to purchase. Most of your questions should be answered in this section:

  1. An adapter is required and is included with your purchase. The adapter is positioned between the lens and your camera and provides the proper distance to guarantee infinity focus. The built-in 2x extender on the lens is required to cover the Micro Four Thirds sensor (avoid vignetting). Enable Clear Image Zoom on Sony Cameras to avoid vignetting.

  2. There is no electronic contact or communication between the lens and camera. Therefore there is no auto focus or auto iris function. Iris and focus are performed manually on the lens itself and these are positioned ergonomically for easy rotation. The lens has geared rings that can be controlled by standard follow focus equipment.

  3.  The zoom may be turned manually, or optionally you can power the zoom. We sell the 12 pin Hirose cable and batteries in our eBay store to enable you to power the zoom rocker. There is a control on the bottom of the lens that switches it between manual and power zoom.

  4.  There is an 8 pin port on the bottom of the lens to plug in a remote zoom control. We do not carry any remote zoom equipment.

  5.  You cannot correct lens aberrations such as distortion, light fall-off or CA internally in your camera as you might for a native DSLR lens from Panasonic (or Nikon, Canon, etc.) Lens aberrations can still be corrected in post production, however.

  6. Backfocus is set at the rear of the lens. This keeps the lens parfocal (no need to refocus when zooming). To set the back focus:
    A. Loosen the backfocus screw near the mount. B. Zoom in fully and focus. C. Zoom out to wide angle and turn the backfocus ring until best focus is achieved. Repeat B and C until lens is parfocal.