The brand new Fujinon XF lens XF 14mm F2.8 R is in stock on eBay in Japan for [shoplink 6300 ebay]$1,097 (click here)[/shoplink].

More pre-order option for the Fujinon XF lens XF 14mm F2.8 R (expected availability January 31 2013): B&H | Adorama. You may also want to check Rico’s post about using the 14mm clicking here.

Specs:

• Fast, Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
• 21mm Focal Length Equivalency
• f/2.8-22 Aperture Range
• Molded Aperture Diaphragm Blades
• Great Perspective, Minimal Distortion
• Fits Fujifilm X-Pro-1 Digital Camera

Product description from B&H’s page:

The XF 14mm f/2.8 R Ultra Wide-Angle Lens from Fujifilm is designed for its X-Pro 1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System. This is the fourth prime lens Fujifilm has introduced for the X-Pro 1 and its widest focal length to date. Its 35mm focal length equivalency is 21mm and its angle of view is 89º. Landscape vistas, architectural shots, interiors and even street photography will benefit from the creative perspective and minimized distortion that this lens offers. Light is evenly distributed from the center to the edge of the frame and it retains excellent contrast and high resolution with little fall-off or distortion toward the edges. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture and wide angle mean fast shutter speeds are possible even in minimal light and fast, smooth autofocus is there when needed. The aperture diaphragm blades on all XF lenses are curved and the edge of each blade is rounded rather than cut-off creating a more pleasing effect to your image, especially in terms of the background bokeh. Focus distance and depth-of-field scales are printed on the focus ring to aid composition when emphasizing depth of field.

The XF 14mm f/2.8 lens offers high-quality optics and an extreme wide-angle perspective to explore your creativity with the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 digital camera.

Fuji related news and pictures…

• A city at sleep, All shots Fuji Film X-Pro1, 18mm, ISO3200, Handled at speeds 1/13-1/250th, see it here
• X100S (pre-order option) hands-on with samples –> see it here
• Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 (price & specs) — New from Rocky Nook –> see it here
•  Long exposure with the X-Pro 1 –> see it here
• [photographybay] Fuji X20 (price & specs) Hands-On: The Fuji X20 has a lot going for and, at first blush, appears to do a solid job improving on the popular Fuji X10 —> read it here
• Fujifilm [shoplink 684]XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS (price & specs)[/shoplink] Lens Review (Patrick Leong): This is one awesome lens, and in my opinion, Fuji shouldn’t label it as a kit lens because that’s very deceiving.  I love using this lens. –> read it here
• Quick Comparison: Sony RX1 (price & specs) vs Fuji X-E1 (price & specs) – IQ, AF Speed and ISO –> read it here or watch the video below

Fuji had a meeting with journalists in Barcelona and there is a full report of the event at Quesabesde (translation here). And as you see from the image Fuji showed at the event they claim that the new Fuji X20 2/3 inch sensor is even better than the Sony RX100 or current 12 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensors (like the one used for the Panasonic GF5). That’s an impressive performance for a tiny 2/3 inch sensor!

That said UK friends may be happy to know that preoders for the X100s are up at Amazon UK.

Fujifilm posted on Facebook that the XF14mm f/2.8 lens will start shipping this weekend (source photorumors)

Finally some sample pics shot with a Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R have been posted on fujifilm.com (click here). For the specs click here.

The Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R can be pre-ordered at B&H and Adorama.

Fujirumors readers already had the opportunity to see some test shots and read a review here at the X-Pert Corner.