FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR Announced – Widest GF Cinema Zoom, Constant T3.5, Built-In OIS

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by Nino LeitnerJuly 9^th, 2026

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FUJIFILM has expanded its GF cinema zoom line with the FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR, the second motorized power zoom lens purpose-built for the GFX System and the widest angle of view yet available in GF format. Covering a 19-35mm focal range (equivalent to 15-28mm in full frame) with a constant T3.5 aperture, built-in optical image stabilization, and internal servo control of focus, iris, and zoom, the lens is priced at $5,499.95 and ships on July 23, 2026.

The GF19-35mmT3.5 slots directly above the GF32-90mm as the wide-angle anchor of a lineup that, until now, consisted of a single standard zoom. When FUJIFILM introduced the GF32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR alongside its first dedicated cinema camera, Johnnie noted in our coverage that it was effectively the only zoom covering large-format sensors in the GFX line, and expressed hope that FUJIFILM would extend the range with wider and longer options. This ultra-wide is the first of those extensions, and it arrives designed to work as a matched pair with the existing standard zoom.

A wide-angle partner for the GF32-90mm

FUJIFILM has built the GF19-35mmT3.5 to share identical exterior dimensions with the GF32-90mm, so both lenses accept the same accessories and slot into a rig without repositioning matte boxes, follow focus units, or lens motors. According to FUJIFILM, the operability of the zoom and focus functions is standardized across the two lenses, meaning a crew can swap between wide and standard coverage while keeping gear ring positions and control feel consistent. For run-and-gun and documentary work, where minimizing crew workload and equipment changes matters, that kind of interchangeability is a genuine practical advantage rather than a marketing line.

The focal range covers 19-35mm, which FUJIFILM lists as equivalent to 15-28mm in 35mm film format, spanning ultra-wide to standard. The lens maintains coverage of the Open Gate recording mode on the GFX ETERNA 55, FUJIFILM’s 102MP large-format cinema camera, which remains the only body currently supporting full motorized power zoom control. Support for additional GFX series mirrorless cameras is planned to arrive sequentially through firmware updates, following the same pattern as the earlier lens, which gained compatibility with the GFX100 II via a dedicated firmware release.

Optical design and constant aperture

Inside, the GF19-35mm T3.5 uses 23 elements arranged in 15 groups, including four extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and three aspherical elements. FUJIFILM says this configuration suppresses aberrations across the zoom range while keeping the barrel compact and holding the constant T3.5 aperture from end to end. A constant maximum aperture means exposure stays consistent as you zoom, which removes a common workflow headache when adjusting framing mid-shot in variable lighting.

FUJIFILM positions the lens as inheriting optical performance characteristics from its Premista series of large-format cinema zooms, the company’s high-end PL-mount cine line. A 13-blade iris produces a nearly circular aperture intended to keep out-of-focus highlights rounded even when stopped down slightly. The lens also carries FUJIFILM’s Nano GI coating to reduce flare and ghosting from oblique light, along with internal barrel construction aimed at minimizing focus breathing so the angle of view stays stable during focus pulls. As with any manufacturer optical claims, we would want to confirm real-world breathing, flare resistance, and edge-to-edge sharpness in testing before drawing conclusions.

Cine handling in a compact body

Physically, the GF19-35mT3.5 measures approximately 8.74 inches (222mm) in length and weighs roughly 4.6 pounds (2.1kg), a restrained figure for an ultra-wide large-format cine zoom, achieved through an optical design and DC motor optimized specifically for motorized power zoom. It uses a three-ring system giving independent manual control of focus, iris, and zoom, with all rings adopting the standard 0.8M gear pitch shared across FUJIFILM’s cinema lenses. That gearing keeps the lens compatible with common follow focus systems and lens motors, so it drops into existing accessory setups without adapters.

The focus ring offers a 200-degree rotation angle, providing enough throw for precise, repeatable focus in shallow depth-of-field situations. Internally motorized focus opens up the ETERNA 55’s autofocus modes, which FUJIFILM highlights as useful for documentary, handheld, and interview scenarios, while internal servo operation allows focus, iris, and zoom to be driven directly from the camera body. FUJIFILM states the motors respond at high speed to ring operation, targeting both quick response and accurate indicator position readout.

Stabilization for handheld work

Because the ETERNA 55, like most dedicated cinema cameras, lacks in-body sensor stabilization, the built-in OIS in this lens takes on real importance. FUJIFILM says the stabilization relies on improved shake-sensing accuracy and a refined mechanism, and points to run-and-gun and documentary shooting as the situations where it should matter most. On the GF32-90mm, that lens-based approach communicated focal-length-specific stabilization data to the camera body, and we would expect the same cooperative behavior here, though as always the effectiveness of the system is something to verify in the field once we have a unit to test.

Pricing and availability: the FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR will be available from July 23, 2026, at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $5,499.95 USD. Full specifications are listed on the FUJIFILM product page.

With the wide end of the GF cinema zoom range now covered, does the ETERNA 55 finally have the versatile two-lens kit it needed, or are you still waiting for a fast prime or a telephoto zoom? Let us know in the comments below!