Fujifilm Updates X-Mount Roadmap :: Ultra Wide Angle Zoom and Telephoto Prime Lens Coming 2018

Fujifilm just updated its roadmap. It inlcudes the latest Cinema lenses, but also…

… for 2018

  • ultra wide angle zoom (rumors say 8-16mmF2.8)
  • Telephoto Prime (probably the 200mm)

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has unveiled the latest development roadmap for interchangeable lenses for the X Series of digital cameras.

Fujifilm introduced the X Series of digital cameras in 2011, released mirrorless digital cameras featuring the X Mount in 2012, and has since continued to expand the series with active introduction of new products. At the same time, the lineup of interchangeable lenses, designed for the X Series, has been constantly expanded to offer 24 lenses in total now. Many photographers have praised these products for their advanced image quality and mobility.

<Lenses newly added to the roadmap>

1. New MK series of cinema camera lenses for filming video

Amidst growing demand for high-definition video, including 4K video, in the field of professional video production, Fujifilm is developing the X Mount versions of all-new MK Series of cinema camera lenses to address the needs for filming video with X Series cameras, taking advantage of their excellent mobility and operability, and unique color-reproduction technology to capture premium-quality video in an amazing array of colors.

2. “telephoto prime lens” and “ultra-wide angle zoom lens” for still images

Fujifilm has constantly expanded its lineup of interchangeable lenses for the X Series to cover a wide range of focal lengths from wide angle to ultra-telephoto. The company now plans to develop “telephoto prime lens” and “ultra-wide angle zoom lens” in response to numerous requests from professional photographers and photography enthusiasts to further expand the lineup of XF lenses, optimized for shooting still photos.

Fujifilm will continue to expand the lineup of the X Series of cameras and its interchangeable lenses to cater to a wide range of needs from still photography to video filming, thereby boosting the appeals of the X Series even further.

  • The images shown are different from the products’ final exterior design.
  • * The above roadmap is as of February 2017. Product specifications are subject to change.
  • * The figures in brackets are equivalent focal lengths in the 35mm film format.
  • * The MK Series of lenses are dedicated to video filming.

via fujifilm

HIGH DEMAND :: Notification on Limited Delivery of GFX 50S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera System

 
February 22, 2017

Dear valued customers

Due to high interest in the FUJIFILM GFX 50S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera system, we will require some time to fulfill demand. We expect to see the situation start to improve by the end of March. We apologize for the delay and ask you for your kind understanding.

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, CalumetDE AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujinon GF63mmF2.8: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Introducing the Tether Shooting Software “FUJIFILM X Acquire” Compatible with FUJIFILM GFX 50S

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Introducing the tether shooting software “FUJIFILM X Acquire” compatible with FUJIFILM GFX 50S

February 22, 2017

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it will launch the tether shooting software “FUJIFILM X Acquire (here after X Acquire)” compatible with FUJIFILM GFX 50S (here after GFX 50S).
X Acquire will be available from the FUJIFILM website for free.

X Acquire is tethering software that allows users to connect GFX 50S to a Mac or PC via USB cable for direct transferring and saving of captured images onto the computer.
Users can select file types for saving onto the memory card in the camera, and for transferring and saving onto the computer either in RAW or JPEG format.
X Acquire is also compatible with tether shooting features of FUJIFILM X-T1 and FUJIFILM X-T2.

Software Download

X Acquire will be available from FUJIFILM website for free from February 28, 2017.

Mac OS X / macOS Sierra version
Windows version

GFX 50S will also be supported by the following tethering software with upgraded versions.

・ FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® ( Windows / Mac )
・ FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® ( Windows / Mac )
・ FUJIFILM HS-V5 for Windows®

“FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®” and “FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®” enable users to send tethered images directly to Lightroom. “FUJIFILM HS-V5 for Windows®” enables users to “capture”, “select”, and “organize” images as part of their workflow.

Fujifilm MK Cinema Lenses First Looks and Sample Footage

Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 and MK50-135mm T2.9 Cine zoom. Pre-order at BHphoto / Adorama

I already told you back in 2016 that Fujifilm will launch Cinema Lenses also for X-mount. Well, now they are here (press release). Weird that they’re only launching it in E-Mount initially…. X-mount will follow

  • TheCameraStroreTV took a look at the new MK 18-55 T2.9 lens. See the video here
  • Adorama first look at Adorama
  • Review and sample footage can be found at cinema5D
  • First Look at Explora
  • Hands-on by Newsshooter
  • Fujinon MK18-55 T2.9 cine lens: First impressions and shooting experience at dpreview
  • First Look: Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 cine lens at dpreview
  • FUJINON MK Lens Official Introduction movie / Promo by FujifilmGlobal Youtube
  • FUJINON MK Lens – Image movie making / FujifilmGlobal Youtube

Fujifilm Launches the “MK lens” Series of Innovative Cinema Lenses… also For X-Mount

Fujifilm launches the “MK lens” series of innovative cinema lenses

Pre-order at BHphoto / Adorama

– delivering advanced optical performance, ultra-compact and lightweight design and excellent cost performance Growing demand for powerful equipment for movie production by emerging cinematographers such as online movie

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