Fujifilm Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Cine Lens
The Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9 is a 18–55mm f/2.9 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Used copies start from $1,289.62 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9
Key Features — Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9
18-55mm Focal Range: Covers wide to short telephoto in a single lens, making it a versatile choice for documentary, narrative, and run-and-gun production.
Constant T2.9 Aperture: Maintains the same exposure value across the entire zoom range, eliminating the need for exposure compensation when zooming during a shot.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 format sensor size, the standard for professional cinema cameras from Sony, Canon, and others.
Sony E Mount: Natively mounts to a wide range of Sony mirrorless and cinema cameras, including the FX6, FX9, and Venice series.
Manual Focus Design: Cinema-standard manual focus ring supports smooth, repeatable focus pulls essential for scripted narrative and controlled production environments.
82mm Filter Thread: Standard front filter diameter accepts common cinema filtration directly, without requiring step-up rings.
Lens Specifications — Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Studio, Documentary |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 18–55mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9
The Fujifilm Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is a manual focus cinema zoom lens built for Super 35 format cameras on the Sony E mount. It covers a 18–55mm focal length range — classified as a standard zoom — while holding a constant T2.9 aperture from end to end. That constant aperture is a core cinema requirement: exposure remains stable when zooming mid-shot, eliminating the need for compensating with ISO or shutter during takes.
The manual focus only design is intentional for cinema use, giving focus pullers direct, tactile control over focus movement. Weighing 980g and featuring an 82mm front filter thread, it integrates naturally into professional cinema setups, including rigs and gimbals, while accepting standard-sized filters. There is no image stabilization on board, consistent with cinema lens conventions where stabilization is managed at the rig or camera level.
This is a lens built around the realities of professional video production workflows.
Pros — Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9
- ✓Constant T2.9 aperture across the full 18–55mm zoom range ensures consistent exposure throughout zooming
- ✓Super 35 format coverage suits the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production
- ✓Sony E mount compatibility opens this lens to a broad ecosystem of mirrorless and cinema camera bodies
Cons — Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9
- ✗No image stabilization (listed as 'None'), so stabilization must be handled externally via rig or camera body
- ✗Manual focus only — not suitable for run-and-gun or documentary situations requiring fast autofocus
- ✗Limited to Sony E mount, requiring adapters for use on other camera systems
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