Quality of

Mat Thompson · October 25th, 2008, 05:45 AM

Hi guys

Just wondering whether anyone can share any views on the quality of the FUJINON TH17X5 when compared to the stock x16 !??

Cheers
Mat

Justin Ferar · October 26th, 2008, 01:01 AM

It's noticeably sharper at telephoto and at full wide, with no real difference in the middle.

It also has a zippier servo.

Is it worth spending the extra $3k over the 16x? I think if you have a budget for upgrades, then yes. If things are tight then hold off.

Mat Thompson · October 26th, 2008, 03:11 AM

That gives me a good overview of what I would expect.

Many thanks for the viewpoint.

John Sirb · October 26th, 2008, 03:31 PM

I would agree with Justin's comments. I have not regretted putting the 17x on my 200.

Werner Wesp · October 27th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Not only sharper, but also a lot 'cleaner' above 40mm. Chromatic abberation is less there and sharpness isn't lost at edges. I'd say you can use the 17x in the total range, while -for the best quality- you should use the 16x between 5.5 and +/- 40mm...

Worth the money.

The 13x is even better :-)

Shaun Roemich · October 27th, 2008, 03:46 PM

OK, has anyone spent the money on the 18x4.2?

I'd like to put the 17x on my "B" camera and the 18x on my "A" camera. I don't think I can justify the 13x...

Werner Wesp · October 27th, 2008, 03:52 PM

The 18x is even more expensive then the 13x. Choose the 13x for its incredible wide-angle. The 18x is still cleaner then the 17x, but with a rather similar range.

By the way, the 18x is now available with extenfder for about €15K.

Shaun Roemich · October 27th, 2008, 03:57 PM

Thanks Werner but it's seldom that I need a "true" wide angle. The 20% wider FOV of the 4.2mm versus the 5.5mm is probably all I really need. Plus, I'd like a lens I can just leave on the camera and have a premium lens at my disposal without needing to change up lenses. Mind you, if I won the lottery, I'd buy all three. But then again, if I won the lottery, I'd be looking at the 4:2:2 XDCam disc based system...

October 25th, 2008, 05:45 AM	#1
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	Quality of - FUJINON TH17X5 ? Hi guys Just wondering whether anyone can share any views on the quality of the FUJINON TH17X5 when compared to the stock x16 !?? Cheers Mat

October 26th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#2
Justin Ferar Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Larkspur, CA Posts: 378	It's noticeably sharper at telephoto and at full wide, with no real difference in the middle. It also has a zippier servo. Is it worth spending the extra $3k over the 16x? I think if you have a budget for upgrades, then yes. If things are tight then hold off. __________________ www.justinferar.com www.weddingsonfilm.com

October 26th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#4
John Sirb Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Amherst, OH Posts: 134	I would agree with Justin's comments. I have not regretted putting the 17x on my 200. __________________ John Sirb Lake Breeze Video

October 27th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#5
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	Not only sharper, but also a lot 'cleaner' above 40mm. Chromatic abberation is less there and sharpness isn't lost at edges. I'd say you can use the 17x in the total range, while -for the best quality- you should use the 16x between 5.5 and +/- 40mm... Worth the money. The 13x is even better :-) __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

October 27th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#6
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	OK, has anyone spent the money on the 18x4.2? I'd like to put the 17x on my "B" camera and the 18x on my "A" camera. I don't think I can justify the 13x... __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

October 26th, 2008, 03:11 AM	#3
Mat Thompson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 1,397	That gives me a good overview of what I would expect. Many thanks for the viewpoint.

October 27th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#7
Werner Wesp Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 497	The 18x is even more expensive then the 13x. Choose the 13x for its incredible wide-angle. The 18x is still cleaner then the 17x, but with a rather similar range. By the way, the 18x is now available with extenfder for about €15K. __________________ High-Definition Video Consultant - CEO of Delimex NV - http://www.delimex.be gear of choice : http://www.wespgear.com

October 27th, 2008, 03:57 PM	#8
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	Thanks Werner but it's seldom that I need a "true" wide angle. The 20% wider FOV of the 4.2mm versus the 5.5mm is probably all I really need. Plus, I'd like a lens I can just leave on the camera and have a premium lens at my disposal without needing to change up lenses. Mind you, if I won the lottery, I'd buy all three. But then again, if I won the lottery, I'd be looking at the 4:2:2 XDCam disc based system... __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/