Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9 Lens
The Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF is a 28–100mm f/2.9 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Used copies start from $25,995 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9 Lens
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Lens Overview — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
Key Features — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
28-100mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, reducing the need for lens swaps on set.
Constant T2.9 Aperture: Maintains T2.9 throughout the entire zoom range, eliminating exposure shifts when zooming or reframing mid-shot.
Large-Format Coverage: Engineered to cover full-frame and large-format cinema sensors, compatible with cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount ensures broad compatibility with professional camera platforms from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring is built for repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller in professional cinema workflows.
3,800g Build: Substantial optical construction reflects the engineering required to sustain image quality and aperture consistency across a large-format zoom range.
Lens Specifications — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 3800g |
Description — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
The Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9 is a Full Frame cinema zoom lens covering a 28–100mm focal length range with a constant maximum aperture of T2.9 throughout. Designed for the Cinema / Video camera system and mounted on the professional PL Mount, it fits directly into established cinema production workflows without adapters or compromises. The lens is classified as a Zoom type in the Standard focal length range category, providing versatile coverage from moderate wide-angle to short telephoto in a single lens.
Focus is entirely Manual, with no autofocus, reflecting the lens's design intent for professional productions where focus pullers work with precision and repeatability. Image stabilization is not included, so use on stabilized heads, gimbals, or support rigs is expected. Weighing in at 3,800g, this is a serious piece of cinema glass that demands proper lens support in any build. The lens carries no listed filter thread size, so filter solutions should be planned accordingly.
For productions requiring consistent, high-quality imagery across a broad zoom range on full-frame sensors with a reliable PL Mount connection, the Premista 28-100mm T2.9 represents a purpose-built large-format cinema zoom option.
Pros — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
- ✓Constant T2.9 maximum aperture maintained across the full 28–100mm zoom range
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides coverage for large-format sensor cameras
- ✓PL Mount offers compatibility with professional cinema camera platforms
Cons — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
- ✗No image stabilization (specifications confirm 'None'), requiring external stabilization solutions
- ✗At 3,800g, the lens is quite heavy and may require additional support rigging
- ✗No autofocus capability, which limits use in run-and-gun or single-operator scenarios
Reviews — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
- Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9 and 80-250mm T2.9-3.5 large sensor zooms
Newsshooter · 2019-04-03 - FUJINON Premista Large Format Zoom Lenses - NAB Interview
CineD - Fujinon's Premista Full Frame T2.9 Zooms (28-100mm & 80-250mm)
No Film School - At the Bench: Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9
AbelCine - Fujinon Premista Pre-purchase Evaluation and Review
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Videos — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9 Cine Lens - Review & Test Footage — CVP
Frequently Asked Questions — Fujifilm 28-100mm T2.9 LF
What mount does the Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9 use?+
The lens uses a PL Mount, which is the standard mount used across a wide range of professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with the Cinema / Video camera system category as listed in the specifications.
Does the aperture change throughout the zoom range?+
No. The maximum aperture is a constant T2.9 across the entire 28–100mm focal length range. This means exposure remains consistent whether you are shooting at 28mm or 100mm without any compensation needed.
Is this lens suitable for full-frame cinema cameras?+
Yes. The lens format is specified as Full Frame, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame and large-format sensors. It is categorized under the Cinema / Video camera system.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No to both. The focus type is listed as Manual with autofocus explicitly set to false, and image stabilization is listed as None. It is designed for use in traditional cinema production environments where focus is handled manually.
How heavy is the Fujinon Premista 28-100mm T2.9?+
The lens weighs 3,800g according to the specifications. This is a substantial weight and should be factored into lens support and rig planning for your production setup.
What focal length range does this lens cover?+
The lens covers 28mm at the wide end to 100mm at the telephoto end, classified as a standard zoom range. It is a zoom lens, not a prime, offering flexibility across that range at a constant T2.9 aperture.