Fuji Rumors

Samyang Tilt-Shift lens for Fuji X + review (for Canon version)

Samyang T-S lens for Canon at AmazonUS

Yesterday FR-reader Andrew wrote me an email and asked me if there are Tilt Shift lenses for the Fuji X. I told him that Samyang will release a 24mm T-S lens… and I’ve realised that I’ve never told you about it, so I’ll do it now!

At last year’s photokina Samyang presented the 24mm f/3.5 Tilt Shift lens.

It will be initially available with mounts for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony A. Versions with Canon M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX and Sony will also be released afterwards.

The first T-S lenses are now in stock. Check the Samyang T-S at your amazon here and your ebay here

There are also the first reviews on the web, as this one of ephotozine (for the Canon version).

“Although this tilt-shift lens is far from being an inexpensive optic, with its launch price being over £500 less than equivalents from Canon or Nikon, it does bring tilt-shift control within the reach of more people.It manages to be less expensive, whilst offering excellent optical performance, great build quality and handling. Those in the market for a tilt-shift lens should definitely add this to this list of considered optics.”

You can read also the Samyang T-S presentation (with sample pics) here at samyang.pl.

enjoy your day
Patrick

$200 off on the Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8!

You have to grab this one: You save $200 on the DEMO XF 14mm f/2.8 lens at Cameraland (Click here). Hurry, there are only three left in Stock. Found via DealsRunner.com (they have more fuji deal infos).

X-Trans entry level body to be offered in various kits?

Sorry if I bother you again But there is an update to what belongs the X-Trans entry level camera.

Trusted sources told me that the camera with APS-C X-Trans sensor (the famous X-entry level body) should be sold body only or offered in combination with the following kits: 18-55 or 18-55+55-200 or 27 pancake. I don’t know the price yet.

As I told you here, it will be smaller (less buttons or dials) and it won’t have a viewfinder.

cheers
Patrick

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Zeiss Touit 32 vs Fuji XF 35 at thephoblographer

Busy times for Rico at the moment. The X-pert corner will come back in June. In the meantime you can purchase Rico’s useful book here: “Mastering the FUJIFILM X-Pro1” (Kindle Edition) (Apple iBook Store) (German version)

thephoblographer: youtube

thephoblographer posted some comparison pics (from f1.8 to f16) of the new Touit 32mm vs the XF 35mm. Check it out here.

“While both lenses are quite good, Fujifilm has a major advantage with a more affordable offering while also retaining a better build quality. However, Zeiss has faster focusing and better image quality. This is kind of a tough test to consider but we should all take comfort in knowing that both lenses are excellent. [...] I’ll have to give the win to the Zeiss despite owning Fujifilm’s lens.

Zeiss Touit 32mm pre-order: USA: Adorama / BHphoto / Uniquephoto / Pictureline / Europe: AmazonDE / ebayUK / PCHstore Brussel
Zeiss Touit 12mm pre-order: USA: Adorama / BHphoto / Uniquephoto / Pictureline / Europe: AmazonDE / ebayUK / PCHstore Brussel

image courtesy: thephoblographer

New X-E1 and X-PRO1 firmware udpate imrpoves AF performance with 55-200mm lens.

You can download the new firmware for your X-E1 and X PRO 1 cameras:
- X-E1 Firmware Update Ver.1.05
- X-Pro1 Firmware Update Ver.2.04

The “only” improvement is the AF speed with XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS.

XF 55-200 pre-order: USA:  Adorama / BHphoto / AmazonUS / DigitalRev / Uniquephoto / Pictureline / Europe: AmazonUK / AmazonDE / PCHstore Brussel