Description

Fujinon XS17x5.5BRM 17x HD ENG/EFP Servo Zoom Lens

Name: Fujinon XS17x5.5B RM
Brand: Fujifilm
SKU: 1193
Availability: InStock

The Fujinon XS17x5.5BRM is a professional 1/2-inch HD ENG/EFP broadcast zoom lens designed for professional news gathering, live production, sports, events, documentary work, and multi-camera television production.

Featuring a versatile 17x zoom range from 5.5mm to 94mm, the XS17x5.5BRM provides an exceptionally wide field of view at the wide end while offering substantial telephoto reach for distant subjects. Its Fujinon DigiPower servo system provides precise electronic zoom control for professional broadcast and field production.

The lens was designed for 1/2-inch HD cameras, including Sony XDCAM HD camera systems, and delivers HD optical performance throughout the zoom range.

Key Features

Professional 1/2-inch HD ENG/EFP lens
17x optical zoom
5.5–94mm focal length
f/1.4–1.7 maximum aperture
Fujinon DigiPower servo system
Servo-controlled zoom
Manual focus
Inner Focus design
QuickZoom function
Zoom Limit function
HD optical performance
Standard 1/2-inch broadcast format
82mm filter thread
Approximately 0.6m minimum object distance
Designed for professional broadcast cameras

17x Zoom Range

The 5.5–94mm focal range provides a highly versatile shooting range for professional ENG and EFP applications.

At 5.5mm, the lens provides an approximately 64° horizontal field of view in 16:9, making it useful for wide establishing shots, interviews, studios, events, and confined spaces.

At 94mm, the horizontal field of view narrows to approximately 4°, providing the reach needed for sports, stage performances, live events, and distant subjects.

Fast f/1.4–1.7 Aperture

The XS17x5.5BRM features a maximum relative aperture of:

f/1.4 from 5.5–77mm
f/1.7 at 94mm

This provides strong light-gathering capability for professional ENG and event production, particularly when working in challenging lighting conditions.

DigiPower Servo System

Fujinon’s DigiPower system provides precise electronic control of the lens zoom mechanism.

The servo system is designed for smooth, controlled zoom movements required in broadcast and live-production environments.

This makes the lens particularly useful for:

QuickZoom

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

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

Inner Focus

The XS17x5.5BRM incorporates an Inner Focus design, helping maintain consistent physical lens dimensions during focusing and providing smooth professional focus operation.

Zoom Limit

The lens also provides a Zoom Limit function, allowing operators to establish a defined zoom range for production.

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

HD Optical Performance

The XS17x5.5BRM was developed specifically for HD acquisition rather than being a standard-definition ENG lens adapted for HD.

Its optical design is intended to provide high-definition image quality throughout the 17x zoom range.

Applications

The Fujinon XS17x5.5BRM is ideal for:

Camera Compatibility

The XS17x5.5BRM is a 1/2-inch broadcast lens intended for compatible 1/2-inch camera systems.

It was specifically marketed for Sony XDCAM HD cameras and professional 1/2-inch HD ENG/EFP systems.

Important: This is not a native Sony E-mount lens and should not be treated as directly compatible with Sony FX-series cameras without an appropriate broadcast-lens adapter and camera configuration.

Fujinon XS17x5.5B RM