Fujinon XA17x7.6B RM

Description

The Fujinon XA17x7.6BRM is a professional 2/3-inch HD ENG/EFP broadcast zoom lens designed for professional news gathering, live television, sports, events, studio production, documentary work, and multi-camera video production.

Featuring a versatile 17x zoom range from 7.6mm to 130mm, the XA17x7.6BRM provides a wide-angle field of view for establishing shots and event coverage while offering substantial telephoto reach for distant subjects.

The lens incorporates Fujinon’s DigiPower servo system, QuickZoom, Inner Focus, and Zoom Limit functions, making it particularly well suited to professional broadcast and field production. It was developed specifically for HD acquisition and was offered for Panasonic’s professional 2/3-inch P2HD camera systems.

Key Features

• Professional 2/3-inch HD ENG/EFP lens
• 17x optical zoom
• 7.6–130mm focal length
• f/1.8 maximum aperture from 7.6–105mm
• f/2.4 maximum aperture at 130mm
• Fujinon DigiPower servo system
• Servo-controlled zoom
• Manual focus
• Inner Focus design
• QuickZoom function
• Zoom Limit function
• HD optical performance
• 82mm filter thread
• Approximately 0.6m minimum object distance from front of lens
• Macro capability
• Professional broadcast bayonet mount

17x Zoom Range

The 7.6–130mm focal range provides a highly versatile shooting range for professional ENG and EFP production.

At the wide end, the 7.6mm focal length provides approximately a 64° horizontal field of view in 16:9, making the lens useful for wide establishing shots, studio work, interviews, events, and confined locations.

At 130mm, the lens provides approximately a 4° horizontal field of view, giving operators the telephoto reach needed for sports, concerts, stage performances, news coverage, and distant subjects.

Fast f/1.8–2.4 Aperture

The XA17x7.6BRM provides a maximum relative aperture of:

f/1.8 from 7.6–105mm

f/2.4 at 130mm

Its relatively fast aperture allows the lens to maintain useful light-gathering capability throughout much of its zoom range, making it suitable for professional indoor and outdoor production.

DigiPower Servo System

Fujinon’s DigiPower servo system provides precise electronic control for smooth, consistent zoom operation.

This is particularly valuable for live production where controlled zoom movements are required without physically rotating the zoom ring.

The lens can be paired with compatible broadcast zoom demands for remote variable-speed zoom control.

QuickZoom

The integrated QuickZoom function allows the operator to rapidly move the lens to the telephoto position to verify focus.

After confirming focus, the lens can return to its previous focal position, making QuickZoom useful for fast-paced ENG and live production.

Inner Focus

The XA17x7.6BRM incorporates an Inner Focus design, helping provide smooth focusing operation while maintaining a consistent external lens profile.

This is useful for professional broadcast environments where focus adjustments need to be made quickly and reliably.

Zoom Limit

The Zoom Limit function allows operators to establish a defined zoom range.

This can be useful when a camera operator needs to prevent the lens from accidentally moving beyond a predetermined focal-length range during a live production.

HD Optical Performance

The XA17x7.6BRM was designed specifically for HD acquisition, providing optical performance appropriate for professional high-definition broadcast cameras.

Panasonic listed the XA17x7.6BRM among the recommended HD lenses for the AG-HPX500 2/3-inch camera system.

Applications

The Fujinon XA17x7.6BRM is ideal for:

• Broadcast television
• News and ENG
• Electronic field production
• Sports production
• Concerts
• Live events
• Stage performances
• Corporate events
• Documentary production
• Multi-camera productions
• Studio television
• House of worship
• Live streaming
• Educational production

Camera Compatibility

The XA17x7.6BRM is a 2/3-inch broadcast lens designed for compatible professional 2/3-inch bayonet-mount cameras.

It was specifically associated with Panasonic P2HD camera systems such as the AG-HPX500, and Panasonic’s documentation identifies the XA17x7.6BRM as a compatible HD lens.

This is not a Sony E-mount or PL-mount lens and should not be treated as directly compatible with Sony FX-series cinema cameras.

Important Model Distinction

The XA17x7.6BRM does not include an integrated 2× extender.

The closely related XA17x7.6BERM is the version with a built-in 2× extender, providing a maximum focal length of 260mm when engaged.