ENG Lens compatibility

Justin Ferar · July 18th, 2008, 02:40 PM

So people are reporting (thanks for the post Pete) that the Z7/S270 won't control the servo zoom on Canon/Fuji ENG lenses. This is pretty much a disaster considering that the camera is sold based on interchangeability.

Can others please confirm this?

I was really hoping to pick up a Z7 or the S270 and use my Fuji 17x as the stock lens is too short for my work.

Craig Chartier · July 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM

If by ENG you are referring to a B4 2/3rd lens. that is correct. there is not a port on the body for your control cable on that lens. the 1/2 inch (?) interchangable lens has control bottons located at the back of the mount. Thier is a step up adapter so you can mount 2/3rd lenes,, but all functrions become manual, and your focal field changes greatly.

Justin Ferar · July 18th, 2008, 04:52 PM

By ENG I'm talking about these lenses...

http://www.fujinon.com/Broadcast/Pro...ry.aspx?cat=28

They are all 1/3 inch HD ENG/EFP lenses. From what I've read the Sony has a 12 pin connection for lens control. I own the Fuji 17x but I haven't looked to see if it's 12 pin or not.

Craig Chartier · July 18th, 2008, 05:16 PM

OK so the chip size is 1/3. I found the lens jack. it is a 12 pin, VERY COOL!!! hidden under the port cap on the side once you remove the Carl Zeiss piece of glass.

1/2 inch glass mounts with the Fujinon ACM-19 adapter
2/3 in lenses mount with fujinon ACM-17 adapter

I find new things hidden on this camera all the time. I wish they would make the pin port covers another color other than black so you can locate them quicker.

hope that helps

Tim Dashwood · July 18th, 2008, 07:57 PM

I can confirm that Fujinon lenses do work full servo. I've even used the Fuji 13x3.5BRM on the Z7 without any issues. Sorry I don't have a Canon lens to test.

Attachment 7719

Justin Ferar · July 18th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Dashwood

I can confirm that Fujinon lenses do work full servo. I've even used the Fuji 13x3.5BRM on the Z7 without any issues. Sorry I don't have a Canon lens to test.

Attachment 7719

Very Cool!

Chris Hurd · July 18th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Thread title changed from "No ENG Lens compatibility?!!" to "ENG Lens compatibility."

Barry Wilkinson · July 20th, 2008, 05:07 AM

I am thinking of buying the 13x W/A Fuji zoom in the UK. Out of interest , how much does it cost in the US of A?

Gary Nattrass · July 20th, 2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Wilkinson

I am thinking of buying the 13x W/A Fuji zoom in the UK. Out of interest , how much does it cost in the US of A?

I have also been looking at this lens the cheapest I can find is here:http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/...rce=mwbfroogle

Barry Wilkinson · July 20th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Its a shame it doesnt have a range extender. Any problem in buying in from the states? Do you have to pay duty ? Is the warranty void?
There seems to be no alternative as the Sony/Zeiss lens is only an 8 to 1 zoom. Maybe canon will provide soon?

Chuck Fadely · July 20th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Nattrass

I have also been looking at this lens the cheapest I can find is here:http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/...rce=mwbfroogle

Check www.resellerratings.com first.

July 18th, 2008, 02:40 PM	#1
Justin Ferar Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Larkspur, CA Posts: 310	ENG Lens compatibility So people are reporting (thanks for the post Pete) that the Z7/S270 won't control the servo zoom on Canon/Fuji ENG lenses. This is pretty much a disaster considering that the camera is sold based on interchangeability. Can others please confirm this? I was really hoping to pick up a Z7 or the S270 and use my Fuji 17x as the stock lens is too short for my work. __________________ www.justinferar.com www.weddingsonfilm.com

July 18th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#3
Justin Ferar Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Larkspur, CA Posts: 310	By ENG I'm talking about these lenses... http://www.fujinon.com/Broadcast/Pro...ry.aspx?cat=28 They are all 1/3 inch HD ENG/EFP lenses. From what I've read the Sony has a 12 pin connection for lens control. I own the Fuji 17x but I haven't looked to see if it's 12 pin or not. __________________ www.justinferar.com www.weddingsonfilm.com

July 18th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#5
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 2,647	I can confirm that Fujinon lenses do work full servo. I've even used the Fuji 13x3.5BRM on the Z7 without any issues. Sorry I don't have a Canon lens to test. Attachment 7719 __________________ Tim Dashwood

July 18th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#7
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July 20th, 2008, 05:07 AM	#8
Barry Wilkinson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grange over Sands UK Posts: 61	Thinking of buying I am thinking of buying the 13x W/A Fuji zoom in the UK. Out of interest , how much does it cost in the US of A? __________________ Cameraman BBC and ITV since 1966

July 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#2
Craig Chartier GEAR Austin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 213	If by ENG you are referring to a B4 2/3rd lens. that is correct. there is not a port on the body for your control cable on that lens. the 1/2 inch (?) interchangable lens has control bottons located at the back of the mount. Thier is a step up adapter so you can mount 2/3rd lenes,, but all functrions become manual, and your focal field changes greatly.

July 18th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#4
Craig Chartier GEAR Austin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 213	OK so the chip size is 1/3. I found the lens jack. it is a 12 pin, VERY COOL!!! hidden under the port cap on the side once you remove the Carl Zeiss piece of glass. 1/2 inch glass mounts with the Fujinon ACM-19 adapter 2/3 in lenses mount with fujinon ACM-17 adapter I find new things hidden on this camera all the time. I wish they would make the pin port covers another color other than black so you can locate them quicker. hope that helps

July 20th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#10
Barry Wilkinson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grange over Sands UK Posts: 61	Questions Its a shame it doesnt have a range extender. Any problem in buying in from the states? Do you have to pay duty ? Is the warranty void? There seems to be no alternative as the Sony/Zeiss lens is only an 8 to 1 zoom. Maybe canon will provide soon? __________________ Cameraman BBC and ITV since 1966

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