{"product_id":"fujinon-xa20sx8-5berm-eng-lens-with-20x-zoom-and-2x-extender","title":"Fujinon XA20sx8.5BERM ENG Lens with 20x zoom and 2x extender","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-luminous-fast-follows stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_e6f15eeac3b58372\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eFujinon XA20sx8.5BERM\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly popular, cost-effective \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003e2\/3\" B4-mount High Definition (HD) ENG lens\u003c\/b\u003e designed for run-and-gun news gathering, field production, and studio environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAs part of Fujinon’s \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eeXceed Series\u003c\/b\u003e, it balances pro-tier focal length ranges with budget-friendly optics. The crucial element of this specific part number is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003e\"E\"\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003eBERM\u003c\/code\u003e—which means it features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"200\"\u003ebuilt-in mechanical 2x extender\u003c\/b\u003e, a component entirely missing from its slightly cheaper sibling, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"301\"\u003eXA20sx8.5BRM\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eUnderstanding the Focal Mechanics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe standard optical cell delivers a 20x zoom ratio ranging from a moderately wide \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003e8.5mm out to a telephoto 170mm\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhen a multi-camera shoot requires a tighter vantage point (such as tracking an event from the back of an auditorium or stadium press box), the operator flips a physical toggle wheel at the base of the lens mount. This drops a secondary optical glass cell into the internal light path:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Coverage (1x):\u003c\/b\u003e 8.5mm to 170mm — Excellent for general room framing and standard field interviewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtender Engaged (2x):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003e17mm to 340mm\u003c\/b\u003e — Shifts the camera layout deep into super-telephoto territory to pull across long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Extender Light-Loss Tax:\u003c\/b\u003e Engaging the mechanical 2x extender naturally spreads the light over twice the surface area. This results in an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eautomatic 2-stop exposure loss\u003c\/b\u003e (e.g., if you are running wide open at \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"f\/1.8\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003ef1.8\u003c\/span\u003e, dropping the 2x element down instantly reduces your maximum light gathering limit to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"f\/3.5\" data-index-in-node=\"306\"\u003e$f\/3.5$\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensor \u0026amp; Mount Format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e2\/3-inch High Definition (HD) \/ Standard Broadcast B4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNative Zoom Ratio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003e20x Magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Relative Aperture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ef\/1.8\u003c\/b\u003e (at 8.5–113mm) ramping gently down to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003ef\/2.7\u003c\/b\u003e (at 170mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Object Distance (M.O.D.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e0.9 meters \/ 2.95 feet from the front element\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFront Filter Size Thread\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eM82 x 0.75 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrive Servo Interface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003e12-pin standard broadcast interface cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003e1.58 kg \/ 3.48 lbs (Highly optimized for shoulder balancing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eCore Ergonomic \u0026amp; Drive Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eeXceed Servo Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e The right-hand control module is geometrically balanced to reduce wrist fatigue. It houses the primary variable servo rock, allow everything from a lightning-fast snap zoom across the entire 20x stack down to an ultra-low-frequency fluid crawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInnerfocus Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional lenses shift their front element during focusing, which alters weight balance and causes significant focus breathing (the image appears to change frame size as you pull focus). The XA20sx utilizes an internal focusing group, ensuring the physical length of the lens remains entirely static.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuickZoom Focus Check:\u003c\/b\u003e A dedicated button on the side of the servo grip triggers a rapid override that flies the lens to the maximum 170mm telephoto limit in just \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003e0.7 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e. This allows camera assistants to instantly verify eyeball focus on a subject, and releasing the button snaps the lens back to their original framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eModern 4K Camera Usage Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0\"\u003e💡 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Broadcast Sensor Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e While the B4 mount allows this lens to physically click onto modern 4K workhorse cameras (like the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003eBlackmagic URSA Broadcast G2\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eSony HDC series\u003c\/i\u003e), keep in mind that the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"200\"\u003eXA series features HD-resolved glass elements\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1\"\u003eBecause 4K image chips have a much denser pixel layout than older 1080i sensors, squeezing high-resolution 4K feeds through an HD lens block can sometimes exhibit noticeable color fringing (chromatic aberration) or slight softness along the extreme outer edges of high-contrast shots. 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