The Fujinon EBC 50mm is a Japanese prime lens from the early 1970s consumer photography market, rehoused by TLS (The Lens Shop) for professional film set use.
1. Overview
The Fujinon EBC 50mm is a Japanese prime lens from the early 1970s consumer photography segment, rehoused by TLS (The Lens Shop) for professional film set use. The EBC coating (Electron Beam Coating) was Fuji's answer to Zeiss T* – multi-layered, but comparatively soft by today's standards. In the film industry, it is sought after as an affordable vintage option with a distinct character.
2. Characteristics
Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Spherical Spot, Rainbow, Caustic
- Colors: Amber, Yellow, Green, Blue
- Intensity: Strong
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3. Creative Use
The lens operates spherically with a T1.4, delivering soft rendering and limited micro-contrast at wide open apertures – typical for vintage glass of this class. The flares are strong: spherical spots, rainbow artifacts, and caustics in amber, yellow, green, and blue react sensitively to hard light sources in the frame. Slight barrel distortion is visible at 50mm on full frame, but it doesn't interfere in most narrative contexts. It is primarily used on indie productions and music videos seeking a warm, organic look without the complexity of a true anamorphic lens. In German and British rental houses, it is often available as part of an EBC set via TLS.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ANCIENT OPTICS (TLS Rehoused) |
| Type | Prime FF |
| Year | 1971 |
| Country | Japan |
| Era | Vintage |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 50.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T1.4 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.4 m / 1'4" |
| Distortion | Barrel |
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Quiz
1. Zu welchem Department gehört „Fuji Ebc"?