New Firmware for Sigma 16mmF1.4, 30mmF1.4 and 56mmF1.4 X Mount Lenses for Improved Autofocus
Sigma has released a firmware update for their Sigma X mount trinity.
You can find all the details and download links below.
Sigma has released a firmware update for their Sigma X mount trinity.
You can find all the details and download links below.
So, Sigma has finally done it, and announced their first autofocus lenses for Fujifilm X mount.
Just as FujiRumors already told you a couple of weeks now, the lenses are the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN. Sadly this little fantastic Sigma APS-C mirrorless lens is not yet included in their starting Sigma X mount offering.
Down below you can find pre-order links, first looks, samples and more
We told you regarding the upcoming X mount Sigma lenses, that we don’t believe they will suffer the same faith of the X mount Zeiss Touit Trinity.
The main reason: the Zeiss Touit X lenses were more expensive than their Fujinon XF counterparts but did not offer a better image quality that would justify the price jump.
On the other hand, the Sigma X mount lenses will come in at a sensibly lower price tag than their Fujinon XF competitors and probably at the same time offer a very good image quality, too.
Well, today I’d like to go a bit more in depth and compare also some of the other specs thanks to the very useful B&H Photo comparison tool.
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN vs Fujinon XF16mm f/1.4 R WR
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN vs Fujinon XF33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN vs Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R
Given the gentle price and probably also the great performance, I believe the Sigma X mount lenses could potentially be an attractive option for many Fuji X shooters.
What I believe could be the biggest “deal breaker” is not that they are too close to existing Fujinon lenses, but that all the Sigma lenses mentioned above do not have an aperture ring, which is something many of us love and consider a key part of the Fuji X shooter experience.
At least for me it’s like this, so much so that I sold my original XF27mmF2.8 to get the new XF27mmF2.8 R WR just to have an aperture ring on the lens.
But other than that, I am happy Sigma joins the X mount with whatever lenses they want and I look forward to more in future.
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FujiRumors already informed you that the upcoming Sigma X mount autofocus lenses will be:
Since not everybody is familiar with the Sigma system, and I already started to receive emails asking me if these were new lenses (pretty much as the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 was when it was launched for X mount), I feel I need to clarify that these Sigma DC DN lenses already exist for other mirrorless mounts.
So first here is a mini Sigma abbreviation guide:
The price range for the above mentioned lenses (for other mounts) goes from $339 to $479 depending on the lens and it remains consistent across the various mount options.
Hence, it is safe to assume that also the Fujifilm X mount version will cost about the same and also have basically the same specs.
So let’s take a closer look at them:
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
There is one more DC DN lens in the Sigma range, the new and lovely Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN, but if my sources are accurate, this lens will not be part of the Sigma X mount launch party. However, it should not break Sigma’s bank to offer that one for X mount too at a later stage. So let’s hope for that (not a rumor, just a hope of mine).
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UK makes the start. They are now offering X and GFX deals, including the insane rebate on the XF200mmF2. Other European countries should follow soon.
Here is the overview (AmazonUK is not included in the qualified retailers list):
X Gear – ends June 30
GFX Gear – ends June 30
Just as we rumored, Fujifilm included the Fujinon XF18mmF1.4 on the official new X mount roadmap.
I took the technical sketch of the upcoming XF18mmF1.4 that Fujifilm showed us at the recent Fujifilm X summit and used it to compare its size to its closest internal f/1.4 competitors, the Fujinon XF16mm f/1.4 and the XF23mm f/1.4.
The result can be seen above.
Based on what Fujifilm provided us, we can say that the size will be basically identical to the one of the Fujinon XF16mm f/1.4.
If you want to see the size comparison between the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 and other Fujinon lenses, check out this article.
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Fujifilm Spain has published very short videos about the Fujinon XF8-16mm F2.8 and the Fujinon GF30mm F3.5, that include some tidbits about its development, that I have extracted for you.
Both videos can be found below, along with a written summary.
Fujifilm has released firmware updates for several Fujifilm cameras and lenses. Full list below.
I do receive lots of email requests from fellow Fuji X shooters asking to be featured. And it is my pleasure to cut out regulary a space for you guys here on FujiRumors.
However, the requests are many, and the content on FujiRumors is overall very rich, so sometimes it takes a bit longer to be featured.
But I don’t forget any single one of you, and you’ll all be featured at some point. I just ask for a little bit of patience :).
DRPreview TV reviewed the Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8. Here are their findings:
Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
Fujinon XF 10-24mmF4 OIS (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera