POLL ** Fujifilm GFX: Which Adapters Should Fujifilm Make First? – Vintage/Third Party MF Lenses for GFX system

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You know that Fujifilm reads us. And you also know that Fujifilm plans to offer adapters for the Medium Format Fujifilm GFX. Well, let’s help them to make a decision ;)

Thyl created an interesting Poll over at the Fujifilm GFX facebook group that might be very interesting for Fujifilm:

“Which lens socket adapters for the Fuji GFX would be helpful for you? Check those that made sense to you.“

Do you have some more adapters on your wishlist?

Search on your eBay for:

  • [shoplink 50054 ebay]Mamiya 645 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50055 ebay]Pentax 645 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50056 ebay]Contax 645 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50057 ebay]Nikon F lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50058 ebay]Mamiya 7 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50059 ebay]Hasselblad H lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50060 ebay]Bronica 6 x 4.5 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50061 ebay]Pentacon P6 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50062 ebay]Canon EOS lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50069 ebay]Bronica SQA lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50063 ebay]Rolleiflex 6006 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50064 ebay]Mamiya RZ lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50065 ebay]Pentax 67 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50066 ebay]Canon FD lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50067 ebay]Hasselblad F lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50068 ebay]Hasselblad V lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50070 ebay]Leica S lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50071 ebay]Leica R lenses[/shoplink]

It’s not the first time that the question about adapting vintage lenses for the Fujifilm GFX arises at the facebook group. Peter already asked here:

“What are your suggestions for vintage lenses for the GFX? Asuming that the diameter of the G mount is about the size of the Mamiya 645 mount, and given the GFX short flange distance, what would be the greatest vintage medium format lenses to use?”

Fujifilm 2017 :: The Big Rumor Overview… and 2016 Rumor Check (91% Correct Rumors)

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So, Photokina is over. The most important announcements have been done. So it’s high time to put some order in the remaining rumors.

But first some facts:

  • 650+ blog post published in 2016 so far
  • 101 rumors shared in 2016
  • 13 rumors still to be verified
  • 81 correct rumors (+1 one more correct, but not in ranking. Read why at the bottom of this post)
  • 8 wrong rumors (but actually at least 4 of them were right at the time of sharing. It’s just Fuji that changed plans… that’s the risk I pay for sharing early rumors, and I accept that)
  • 91% correct rumors shared so far in 2016 (and it would be at least 95+%, if Fuji wouldn’t have changed plans on some long term rumors)

And now… what to expect next!

I don’t think Fujifilm will launch much more in 2016… but surprises are always possible. If I hear anything, I’ll let you know.

In 2017 we should see the X100F and the X-T20. And of course the Medium Format Fujifilm GFX will hit the market. It’s also rumored that Profoto will add flash support for X-series cameras. And maybe, so my hope (but not a rumor), after some small and compact weather sealed lenses (35, 23, 50, 80), Fujifilm will also work again on the long rumored 8-16, 33/1 and 200. NOTE: the 33/1 and 200 were rumored in 2015, so they are not included in the 2016 overview.

Sounds already now like a very interesting 2017… and I’m confident Fujifilm will surprise us with something more. Stay tuned on FujiRumors to find it out.

My deepest thanks goes to all sources, who helped me a lot and reached a level of accuracy that is almost scary for a rumor site… I really would like to hug you all :-)

Also, thanks to everybody, who spotted some interesting Fuji related news/rumor/deal/review on the web, and took his/her time to drop me an email with the link to it. Much appreciated… and feel free to keep it up. ;-)

HIGH RATING*
* 75% to 99% correct

– Fujifilm X100T Successor to be Released in 2017 (shared July 28)
– Profoto Will Add Support for Fujifilm X Cameras in 2017 (shared September 12)
– Fujifilm X-T20 Coming in 2017 (and not at Photokina) (shared Septmeber 17)
– Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware Coming October 6 (shared September 29)
– Fujifilm Will Release a Dark Grey Fujifilm X-Pro2, probably in 2017 (shared September 30)

MEDIUM HIGH RATING*
*50% to 74% correct

– Fujifilm will develop a XF 8-16mmF2.8 WR lens! (shared 26 May 2016)
– Fuji X100T Successor still with 23mm lens!
– No X-E3 in 2016 (shared February 2, 2016)
– Fujifilm working on a XF200mm… F2 (!) lens (shared Feb.5 2016)
– Fujifilm Global Shutter Camera coming in 2018 (at the earliest) – (shared Mar 14, 2016)
– Fujifilm X-T1 will get one more (and final?) Kaizen Firmware Update This Year! (shared 13 Mai 2016)

MEDIUM LOW RATING*
*25% to 49% correct

– Fuji X100T & Kaizen Love? High Chance of Firmware 2.00 for Fuji X100T (shared February 11)
– The Fujifilm X100T Successor Will Be Called Fujifilm X100F (shared August 31)

LOW RATING*
*1% to 24% correct

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We have the Winners! Soft Release and Cosyspeed Contests – Follow-up

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In September, we had 2 Giveaways here on FujiRumors. Due to the buzz around Photokina, I had no time until now to share the winners, so I’ll catch up with it now, and I’d like to say thanks a lot to Dickie Adams and to Thomas from Cosyspeed.

Soft Release GIVEAWAY

Congrats to DG who received a brass soft release as part of the Lensmate X-Pro2 Folding Thumbrest review post. Thanks again to everyone who entered.

COSYSPEED GIVEAWAY

And here are the Winners of the Cosyspeed Camslinger Giveaway – Please Check out your SPAM folder

1st Price CanonWatch: Brett D. – USA
2nd Price CanonWatch: Joe H – UK
3rd Price CanonWatch: Oguz C- GER

1st Price 43rumors: Claudiu M – ROU
2nd Price 43rumors: Rafi K – ISR
3rd Price 43rumors: Jason L – USA

1st Price SonyAlphaRumors: Max J – GER
2nd Price SonyAlphaRumors: Jim M – USA
3rd Price SonyAlphaRumors: Teodor K – BGR

1st Price FujiRumors: Zoltan S – HUN
2nd Price FujiRumors: Brett M – USA
3rd Price FujiRumors: Manuel Z – GER

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“Which X-series Should I Buy?” – 2nd Edition – Free eBook!

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If you are asking yourself “which Fuji X series camera should I buy”, then you might take a look at Fujifilm Australia’s free eBook here.

LAST US X DEAL DAYS – Exp. Oct. 1

XF 23mm (save $250 + $100 Gift Card): Adorama
XF 27mm (save $100 + $50 Gift Card): Adorama

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