Fujinon GF 19-35mm and 32-90mm T3.5 Review: The Cure for What Ails
In a detailed review published on PetaPixel, the Fujinon GF 19-35mm T3.5 and 32-90mm T3.5 cinema zoom lenses are evaluated for use with Fujifilm's Eterna 55 cinema camera. The reviewer, who previously struggled to find suitable lenses for the Eterna 55 during a documentary shoot in Alaska, highlights that these lenses are the first to fully cover the camera's large 44x33mm sensor while offering autofocus, optical image stabilization, and weather sealing. Priced at $5,995 each, the lenses are matched in weight (2,100g and 2,115g) and design, allowing for quick swaps without readjusting rigs. The review praises the manual focus feel, minimal focus breathing, and excellent bokeh, but notes inconsistent focus performance during zooming, which limits the servo zoom functionality. The lenses are also tested on the GFX100 II stills camera, showing sharpness improvements when stopped down, especially at the edges. The review concludes that these lenses are essential for Eterna 55 users and signal Fujifilm's commitment to cinema, with hopes for a future telephoto zoom to complete the lineup.
Key facts
- Fujinon GF 19-35mm T3.5 and 32-90mm T3.5 are cinema zoom lenses for Fujifilm GF-Mount.
- Each lens costs $5,995.
- They are the only cinema lenses that fully cover the Eterna 55's 44x33mm sensor.
- Lenses feature autofocus, optical image stabilization, and weather sealing.
- Weights: 19-35mm is 2,100g, 32-90mm is 2,115g.
- Manual focus feels like mechanical coupling despite being focus-by-wire.
- Minimal focus breathing, with the 32-90mm showing barely any perceptible change.
- Inconsistent focus performance while zooming, making mid-shot zooms problematic.
- Sharpness is excellent when stopped down, especially for 8K recording.
- No alternatives exist on the market for the Eterna 55 sensor with these features.
Entities
Artists
- Chris Niccolls
Institutions
- Fujifilm
- PetaPixel
Locations
- Alaska