Fujifilm has released a firmware update for the Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 that fixes the issue found in 1.30 as well as updates for other lenses.
Down below all the details and download links.
Fujifilm has released the emergency firmware for the Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR that was promised to us a few days ago.
Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 ver.1.31 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.31 from Ver.1.30 incorporates the following issue:
We have found some malfunctions (Phenomenon in which the exposure of a captured image becomes abnormal in combination with a certain focal length and aperture value) in the firmware Ver. 1.30 released on 22 Jan 2024.
Customers who have updated to Ver.1.30 should update to Ver.1.31.
If you update to Ver.1.31, the functions will be the same as Ver.1.20 and the following functions (*) added in Ver.1.30 will no longer be available.
* Improved exposure tracking during zoom operation.
Now THAT was fast. Considering that I would love to update my Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 firmware, but that one is suspended since forever (same thing also for the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR). Dear Fujifilm, in case you don’t know, we also use your GFX gear. So we’d love a fix for that too.
A couple of days ago Fujifilm has released several (also major) firmware updates. And they also promised Kaizen firmware updates coming.
The news today is that the firmware update for the Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR was flawed and has now been suspended from the Fujifilm download page.
Fujifilm is preparing an emergency firmware and FujiRumors will let you know as soon as it goes online.
In Ver. 1.30 released on January 22, 2024, it was confirmed that the exposure of images taken with certain focal length and aperture value combinations became abnormal.
For this reason, the firmware download has been suspended.
We are preparing an emergency firmware for customers who have updated to Ver. 1.30, so please wait for it.
You can access the note about the removed firmware update here.
Hopefully it won’t end up forgotten and suspended forever like the GF50mmF3.5 firmware.
Fujifilm has released firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-H2, X-H2S, X-S20, X-S10 and XF16-55mmF2.8 as well as the Fujifilm FT-XH File transmitter grip.
It’s mainly (but not only) a video centric update and more lenses will get the same update in February (XF16-80mmF4 and XF18-120mmF4).
Moreover, in their recent official X Summit announcement, Fujifilm said they are “currently considering further enhancements“, which I hope will translate also on firmware love for those, who mainly use Fujifilm cameras for stills.
So Sigma has officially launched the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN lens.
The question now is: how does it compare to Fujifilm’s closest competitors, the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 and the (currently discounted) Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8?
Well, I have gone through the various videos we shared in the dedicated live blog here, and to sum it up I’d say:
New Fujifilm Holiday Savings have just been launched. Check out the full list below.
We also see the first deal on the Fujifilm X-T4. Get it with the Vertical Battery grip and you’ll save $200.
Very nice also on the deals on the red badged f/2.8 zooms (save $300) as well as on the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 (save $500)
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Also, if you purchase of Fujifilm X100V, you get a free DOMKE Medium Camera bag or DOMKE Camera Strap.
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So, the official product images of the upcoming Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 have just been leaked here.
I thought to make a quick but accurate size comparison between the Fujinon XF 50mm F1.0 and the XF 56mm F1.2 as well as the XF 16-55mm F2.8.
What we can see, is that our previous size comparison (based on technical sketches) was totally accurate too, hence, if you want to see the size of the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 compared to the originally planed XF33mmF1.0 and the stellar XF90mmF2, check out our previous post here.
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We already reported in this post, about the first episodes of the Fujifilm series “Focus on Glass“, which included the XF8-16mmF2.8 and the GF30mmF3.5.
Now new episodes have been uploaded at Fujifilm Spain, this time about two lenses, that we can define the “workhorses” in the X mount lens lineup, the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 and the Fujinon XF50-140mmF2.8.
It includes statements made by Fujifilm managers and engineers about those lenses, which I will report in written form here, to make you safe some time ;)
Fujinon XF50-140mmF2.8
Regarding the better performance in future, they probably refer to autofocus speed, but possibly also to sharpness. We know from this Fujifilm manager statement that Fujifilm X glass can resolve at least 32 megapixel, hence, Fujifilm might hint that the XF50-140mmF2.8 is one of those lenses that is currently underperforming on the 26 megapixel X-Trans sensor.
Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8
I have been told in the past by my sources, that the optical performance at the wide end did not satisfy Fujifilm completely, hence they decided to remove OIS. At that point in time a strongly debated discussion, but now that Fujifilm offers cameras with IBIS, we can say that in the long term this was the right decision.
You can see both videos down below.
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The Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 is rebated only at AmazonUS (shipped and sold by Amazon).
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Phase One has just released Capture One 20 version 13.1.0. It gets new features, tools, camera support…. and also a new logo ;).
It also adds lens profile for the (currently discounted) Fujinon XF 16-55 mm F2.8 R LM WR.
Check out the different Capture One 20 versions available, you can see What’s New here and there is of course also a free trial.
New major features and tools:
XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $300): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
