More details on ARRI’s UWZ 9.5-18 mm T2.9 Ultra Wide Zoom. But first some thoughts on where it might be used, and on what kind of scenes: underwater, aerials, POVs from trains, planes, automobiles. The 8R is a wonderful lens, but sometimes we have the irresistible urge to zoom in slightly or change focal length during the shot–especially when the lens is mounted in a rig or remote. VFX and plate shots. A low angle gliding shot looking forward if anyone is thinking of a sequel, “Son of The Shining.” “Here’s UWZ!”
- Image circle of 34.5 mm
- Very low image distortion even at 9.5mm
- Distortion less than 1% at 9.5 mm and less than 0.1% at 18 mm (straight lines stay straight) Due to a new multi
- Telecentric optical design – uniform field illumination, no shading or vignetting
- Almost no image breathing
- Entrance pupil position stays constant over the entire zoom range
- LDS for lens metadata
- Matches other ARRI/Fujinon or ARRI/ZEISS Lenses
- Available in ARRI PL LDS or Canon EF mount
- Lens Mount PL-LDS or Canon EF
- Aperture T2.9
- Focal length 9.5-18mm
- Close Focus 0.55m/1.8ft from image sensor
- Mechanical length 352.6mm/13.9in
- Front Diameter 156mm or 134mm
- Max. diameter excluding front and gear: 112mm
- Weight 4.8kg/10.6lb
The UWZ 9.5-18/T2.9 will be delivered with a detachable lens support, zoom lever and interchangeable EF mount. Meter and Feet scales are integrated in the lens barrel.
Expected to ship in May 2014. Price around 38,000 Euros.
