Fujinon Premista 19-45mm

1. Overview

The Fujinon Premista 19-45mm is a modern full-frame zoom lens from Fujifilm, released in 2021, with a T-stop of T2.9. It belongs to the Premista series, which Fujifilm developed specifically for large sensors (Full Frame, VistaVision), and addresses the growing demand for high-quality zoom optics for cameras like the VENICE, ALEXA LF, or RED Monstro.

2. Characteristics

Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Spherical Spot, Caustic
• Colors: Green, Amber, Blue
• Intensity: Low

Linked Pattern Entries:

• spherical-spot
• caustic-flare

3. Creative Use

The 19-45mm covers the wide to slightly normal range, making it a classic workhorse zoom for shoots where quick setups or limited carrying times make prime lens use difficult. The character is modern: high contrast, low aberrations, clean bokeh — not a vintage look, but reliable quality across the entire zoom range. Flares are restrained, with occasional spherical spots and caustic elements in green, amber, and blue, which only appear with direct light incidence. Typical rental situation: studio productions, commercial shoots, episodic TV with large-format cameras, where consistency over multiple shooting days is more important than optical character.

4. Specs Overview