With an 18x zoom range, the Fujinon HA18X5.5BERD-S6 Premiere Series ENG/EFP Lens with Digital Servo & 16-Bit Encoders has the zoom range to cover sports from both up close and at a distance. With a close focus distance of about 16", you can get high energy close shots under a basket, or zoom in across to isolate a player in motion. Suitable for more than just sports, this lens gives you the focal length variety to work in a studio or get an intimate interview.

It features 16-bit optical encoders for accurate servo zoom and focus, and the 18x zoom range can be augmented by engaging the built-in 2x extender. The lens holds its f/1.8 maximum aperture from 5.5 to 62mm, ramping to f/2.9 at 100mm, with an optical design that losses only 0.1 stop of light at the wide end, and 0.2 stops of light from 100mm and longer, maintaining a close relationship between F-stop and T-Stop. Digital servo control of both zoom and focus is extremely responsive, and the lens incorporates an inner focus design that doesn't rotate the front of the lens when focusing.

• 5.5- 100mm Lens for 2/3" Cameras
• 16-Bit Optical Encoders
• 18x Zoom Ratio with 2x Extender
• Fast f/1.8 Max Aperture from 5.5 to 62mm
• Digital Servo for Focus & Zoom
• Full Studio Remote Control via RS-232
• Innerfocus & QuickZoom