Fujifilm’s New Lens Roadmap: XF 16mm F2.8, XF 16-80mm F4 and XF 33mm F1.0

As we told you a few days ago, Fujifilm will announce a new lens roadmap soon. Here are the lenses it will include (via nokishita)

The list pretty much exactly includes what we voted our most voted prime and zoom 1.5 years ago!

It seems that all the time we used to give Fujifilm our massive feedback was not for nothing.

I told you… the read you guys… and they llisten ;)

THANKS FUJIFILM!!!!

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Fujifilm X-Trans Vs. Bayer: Pros and Cons of Going Bayer or Sticking with X-Trans Sensor

X-Trans Vs. Bayer

First and foremost, let me say that I LOVE X-TRANS.

But the fact that I love X-Trans, does not prevent me from discussing the big Bayer Vs. X-Trans debate, that has recently been fueled again by DPReviewTV in the X-T100 review and Tony Northrup in his X-H1 review, in the most objective way as possible.

So today’s question is: is there any reason why Fujifilm should go Bayer also on higher end APS-C Fujifilm X-series cameras?

WARNING

Some people do probably not have the 5 minutes of time it needs to read this article. They will read the headline, and arguing in favor or against X-Trans/Bayer by default :) .

So for those people, who refuse to read the article and don’t go beyond the headline, I will at least make a bullet-point list, in the hope they will read that one at least.

This is a super short condensation and simplification of more complicated subjects, and as such it is naturally an inaccurate list. Each point will elaborated and clarified in all its shades below.

X-Trans Pros

  • less color noise at high ISO
  • less moiré (an advantage that will become negligible once APS-C sensor go beyond 30MP)
  • sharper compared to cameras with same pixel number and optical low pass filter, unless the processing in camera is very aggressive, like on X-A5 and X-T100
  • more pleasing “film-like” grain at high ISO

Bayer Pros

  • 20%-30% less processing power required (possible benefits listed below)
  • cheaper to produce than X-Trans

Brutally short conclusion:

  • X-Trans is better for image quality
  • Bayer is better for features and speed, unless Fujifilm can compensate for the extra 20-30% processing power required by the X-Trans sensor with a more powerful processor (present in Fujifilm X-T3), new sensor tech for faster sensor readout (maybe stacked sensor) and better heat management (present in X-H1)

If you want, you can now start your 5 minutes reading time :)

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Fujifilm XF10 Full Specs Leaked at DPreivew – Costs $499

DPreview just published the full specs of the XF10 a bit too early… the official annoucement is imminent, though.

It will cost you $499.

The Fujifilm XF10 is an enthusiast compact with a 24MP APS-C-size CMOS sensor and 28mm equiv. F2.8 lens. It has a 91-point hybrid autofocus system, 6 fps burst shooting and 4K/15p video capture. The body has twin control dials, a fixed 3″ touchscreen LCD, a built-in flash and a socket for an external microphone.

We will start the live blogging soon…

Fujifilm XF10: AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama

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Fujifilm X-T3 Coming With New Film Simulation (New Source). Which One Would you Like?

Fujifilm X-T3

Hey guys,

I have a rumor from a new source for you today… so take it with a grain of salt for now, until it’s double confirmed.

Anyway, here is what I hear from the new source:

Thanks to the introduction of a new and more powerful X processor in the Fujifilm X-T3, Fujifilm will give us also new film simulations.

I will update you soon on this and more X-T3 rumors, so stay up to date with all Fujifilm X-T3 rumors.

In the meatime, feel free to let us now which film simulation you would like next.

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Rumored Fujifilm X-T3 Specs so far

  • Announcement at or before photokina 2018 (end of September)
  • 26MP X-Trans sensor
  • maybe stacked sensor (still do be confirmed by trusted sources, so grain of salt)
  • new processor
  • no IBIS
  • shipping October/November
  • touch screen
  • better battery performance (probably by keeping same battery, since Fujifilm registered a new battery charger for NP-W126s batteries, as reported here)
  • new film simulation (grain of salt rumor for now)
  • made in China

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Fujinon XF 200mm F2 Shipping in October and XF 8-16 Available in November

Fujinon XF 8-16 and XF200 Release

Recently we told you that the Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8 and XF 200mm F2 will be announced in July.

But if you were hoping to get your hands on that glass within summer, then I’m sorry to disappoint you.

According to our trusted sources, this will be the longest wait ever in the Fuji world for newly announced gear.

In fact, here are the expected release dates for the lenses:

  • Fujinon XF 200mm F2 to be released in October
  • Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8 to be released in November

I hope this gives you guys the so much needed claritiy regarding the release dates of two very long expected lenses.

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Yes, we are working on many (!!!) rumor-fronts, and I tell you…. huge updates are very likely coming soon… so you better stay tuned on FujiRumors via Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

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This, my friends, it’s just the beginning of surprising summer with heavy rumor storms ;)

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