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Today I picked up an HD lens to use with any 2/3" cam and with my FS7 using the MTF B4 to S16 adapter in Center Crop mode. I couldn't resist grabbing it because it was an absolute steal for what it is. I've only done some preliminary tests but the initial results have been very pleasing so far, very pleasing.
This lens has a background story. A local Australian company was the official importer and distributor for Fujinon lenses. The local company ended up selling the distributorship back to Fujinon Japan. In the process the company was credited for the stock they had on hand but the stock they held remained in the warehouse. Eventually, the company closed down and they disposed of all the stock they had and closed up shop. One of the employees from their sound division bought some of the clearance stock when the company ceased to exist. I knew of this guy but had never met him. He has had it sitting in his storeroom for a few years.
Well, the story's end is he placed the lens on a local broadcast trader site. He wanted a pittance for it. Less than the fingers of one hand! He had a lot of inquiries from a lot of young shooters who didn't know what it was and said he was having to explain to them the need for adapters etc. Anyhow, I met up with him and ended up buying the lens from him.
It's purely an HD lens but what a beautiful thing it is to use. I was fully aware of this model lens's existence but never used one. I can now say having used one that it exhibits no ramping whatsoever. It has a T2.0 aperture (T2.7 with the MTF adapter), has a great 280 degrees of focus rotation, and exhibits no discernable breathing, virtually zero! It has a 15 x zoom range with over 90 degrees of zoom ring rotation. It ranges from 7.3 to 110mm. The focus, zoom, and iris are beautifully weighted and have great damping, feel, and feedback. It's no lightweight though as it hits the scales at 6.39lbs. In effect, it is a great Super 16 lens with the MTF S16 adapter.
These types of lenses are now appealing to fewer and fewer shooters. What I'm suggesting is if you have a need for a decent 2/3" piece of zoom glass keep your eyes open for this type of lens. To sum up, paying a pittance for this lens, BRAND NEW in the box was a golden opportunity. Obviously, if you have no need for such a thing it probably isn't worth $1.00 to you.
Chris Young
https://www.adorama.com/fuhac15x73b.html
This lens has a background story. A local Australian company was the official importer and distributor for Fujinon lenses. The local company ended up selling the distributorship back to Fujinon Japan. In the process the company was credited for the stock they had on hand but the stock they held remained in the warehouse. Eventually, the company closed down and they disposed of all the stock they had and closed up shop. One of the employees from their sound division bought some of the clearance stock when the company ceased to exist. I knew of this guy but had never met him. He has had it sitting in his storeroom for a few years.
Well, the story's end is he placed the lens on a local broadcast trader site. He wanted a pittance for it. Less than the fingers of one hand! He had a lot of inquiries from a lot of young shooters who didn't know what it was and said he was having to explain to them the need for adapters etc. Anyhow, I met up with him and ended up buying the lens from him.
It's purely an HD lens but what a beautiful thing it is to use. I was fully aware of this model lens's existence but never used one. I can now say having used one that it exhibits no ramping whatsoever. It has a T2.0 aperture (T2.7 with the MTF adapter), has a great 280 degrees of focus rotation, and exhibits no discernable breathing, virtually zero! It has a 15 x zoom range with over 90 degrees of zoom ring rotation. It ranges from 7.3 to 110mm. The focus, zoom, and iris are beautifully weighted and have great damping, feel, and feedback. It's no lightweight though as it hits the scales at 6.39lbs. In effect, it is a great Super 16 lens with the MTF S16 adapter.
These types of lenses are now appealing to fewer and fewer shooters. What I'm suggesting is if you have a need for a decent 2/3" piece of zoom glass keep your eyes open for this type of lens. To sum up, paying a pittance for this lens, BRAND NEW in the box was a golden opportunity. Obviously, if you have no need for such a thing it probably isn't worth $1.00 to you.
Chris Young
https://www.adorama.com/fuhac15x73b.html
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