Viltrox has released firmware updates for the following lenses:
Details of the fix:
Fixed the problem that the focus would twitch back and forth in AF-C mode
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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Finally, 5+ years after our original Fujinon XF33mmF1.0 rumor, the patent for that lens has now been spotted by hi-lows-note.blog (via j-platpat.inpit.go.jp).
And not only that!
It looks like Fujifilm looked into slightly different variations of that super-fast lens, more precisely:
XF35mmF1.0
Focal length: 34.686 mm
F number: 1.03
Angle of view: 45.4
XF30mmF1.0
Focal length: 30.369 mm
F number: 1.03
Angle of view: 51.0
XF33mmF1.0
Focal length: 33.489 mm
F number: 1.03
Angle of view: 46.8
As you know, back in 2018 Fujifilm officially added the Fujinon XF33mmF1.0 to the lens roadmap, but later on in 2019, Fujifilm officially canceled plans for the Fujinon XF33mmF1.0 in favor of the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 for the reasons we already elaborated in this article.
As we could see in a live stream youtube video we reported about here, the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 is out for Beta testing, meaning Fujifilm will be able to respect the original timeline, hence be able to release this lens within 2020.
From the first sample visible during the live stream, I can confidently say that an impressive lens is coming our way.
If it was really more needed than a Fujinon XF33mmF1.0, given the fact that we already have (and I personally own), the stunning Fujinon XF56mmF1.2, that’s up to you to decide.
For sure, the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 will incorporate the smoothest and best autofocus, it will be weather sealed, hence addressing two of the major complaints with the XF56mmF1.2.
Plus, the XF50mmF1.0 will be priced surprisingly well, and this is why I believe, that Fujifilm is about to drop a real winner.
Viltrox has released new firmware updates for their Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 AF and 33mmF1.4 AF lens for Fujifilm X mount.
The new firmware improves the video autofocus performance on both lenses. You can access the Viltrox firmware page here.
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Here is a roundup all centered around the current Viltrox lenses for Fujifilm X mount, which are:
As you know, there will be also a Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 in future.
Opticallimits (former photozone) published its Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 Fujifilm X mount lens review.
From their conclusions:
[…] the verdict has to be about context. And the context is that this is about a $280 lens costing less than half of the Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 R and this Fujinon is far from being flawless.The Viltrox lens actually shares many characteristics with this lens. In terms of resolution, it is quite sharp in the image center at f/1.4 and f/2 whereas the outer image field is soft. Stopping down results in a gradual increase in quality reaching its peak at f/5.6. Images are sharp across the board at this setting although there’s still some room for improvement here.
Lateral CAs are low and nothing to worry about.
If you are into architecture photography, you may spot a tad of pincushion distortion.
There is also some vignetting when shooting at f/1.4 but it’s not out of the ordinary really.
[…] A positive aspect is the quality of the bokeh. It deteriorates somewhat in the far corners but generally, it is pleasing. This is especially true for the out-of-focus highlights. […] mechanical quality is surprisingly high. […] The AF is both speedy and noiseless – something that can’t be said about the Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 R actually. […] Overall, it may not the last word in terms of sharpness at large apertures but the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF is a killer offering in terms of value and a serious alternative to the aging Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 R.
You can check out the full review at opticallimits here.
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The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 are now available for pre-order at BHphoto.
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Viltrox has released firmware updates for the following Fujifilm X mount autofocus lenses
Both bring the following big fixes and improvements:
Go to the Viltrox firmware download page here to get the latest firmware update.
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Mattias Burling started its coverage about the Viltrox 33mm f/1.4.
He just shared his very first impression about the lens. Here they are:
He then compares it to the Fujinon GF63mm f/2.8 mounted on the Fujifilm GFX 50R as well as to the cheap Canon 50mm. The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 was the fastest focusing lens in the test.
The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 AF is the second AF lens for Fujifilm X by Viltrox. Other two lenses, the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 will follow later on.
We remind you that Tokina will also launch a 23mm/1.4, 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 lens in 2020, as we reported here. They look like re-branded Viltrox lenses. It will be interesting to see, though, if also the Tokina lenses will have a clickless aperture ring, too.
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