Fujinon introduced the HA23x7.6BE HDTV lens, a member of the HA Series of Premier lenses, at NAB. The HA23x7.6BE is an updated version of the HA22x7.8BERM.

The HA23x7.6BE is designed to support a wide range of demanding, high-end applications, including HDTV broadcast news, sports, special events, commercials and network television production. It also benefits feature film shooting, documentaries and government production, as well as broadcast equipment rental companies. This lens is suited for high-end HD field production.

”The new HA23x7.6 is a superior, advanced 2/3-inch HD lens that incorporates our highest optical and mechanical specifications while ensuring unmatched performance in the most rugged of production environments,” says Fujinon marketing manager David Waddell. “This superior lens craftsmanship allows for uniform, high-quality imaging with a reduction in chromatic aberration.”

The HA23x7.6 has 23x magnification and a focal length of 7.6mm at the wide end, zooming out to 175mm to capture extreme telephoto shots. At 1x, the lens has a maximum relative aperture of 1:1.8 up to 122mm and 1:2.65 at 175mm; its MOD is 0.8m from the front of the lens. With the 2x extender engaged, the focal length ranges from 15.2 to 350mm, with a maximum relative aperture of 1:5.3 at 350mm.

This compact lens measures 100x223.6mm and weighs 1.8kg.