Modula Optica CM33

Modula Optical just launched a Kickstarter campaign to their newly developed lens, the CM33, a pancake style 33mmF2 lens.

The CM33 also has a range of modular upgrade options, like the one they call “Mods” — special optical elements (filters, lenses, etc.) that can be inserted into the middle of the lens near the aperture stop, rather than screwed on the front ring.

If you’re interested, you can take a look at their Kickstarter campaign page, as well as a press release. Modula Optical is offering a very limited number of CM33 lenses at a significant “earlybird” discount for those who back them early.

Zonlai 25mmF1.8

Did you ever hear of the [shoplink 40649 ebay]Zonlai 25mmF1.8 lens[/shoplink]? Me neither. Mirrorlessrumors spotted this Mini-Review (just a short list of Pro’s and Con’s) about the it. The [shoplink 40649 ebay]Zonlai 25mmF1.8 lens[/shoplink] is available also [shoplink 40649 ebay] for Fuji X Mount here on eBay[/shoplink]

Features:
Focal Length: 25mm
Aperture Range: F1.8-16
Focusing Range: 18cm-Infinite
Dimensions: Ф60mm X 33mm
Weight: 142g
Materials: Multi-coated Optical Glass / Metal body
Color: BLACK/SILVER

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Just like last year, Fujifilm won’t even have a booth at CES, just 2 meetings rooms upstairs (the very same rooms of last year). That’s what we can read in the official Exhibitor list.

The real party will be on Jan.15, when the X-Pro2 will be announced… hey, Fujifilm, I’m still waiting for the invitation to the party ;)

XF90mm (save $150): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

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Over the last years, the terrific quality of Fujinon lenses has been awarded many times. These recognitions are no surprise for X-shooters, who use these lenses on a daily basis. It is actually the main reason why we bought into the X-system (so says the FR-Poll taken by Fujifilm and displayed to the press).

But the challange now for Fujfilm is to improve, what is already amazing… and with the XF90mmF2 WR lens, Fuji won this challange. It is a spectacular lens. The best Fujinon lens so far.

That’s why imaging-resource, when they declared the best prime of 2015, said:

“There was no debate in our discussion for the Best Prime Lens of 2015 – it was a one-horse race and the Fujinon 90mm f/2 was that horse. […] this lens is the new king of sharpness [… ] a rare case of one’s jaw dropping when looking at a blur chart!”

The choice for the best zoom was much harder, with three zooms conteding the Award. At the end it goes to the Canon 11-24mmF4 L, and the second place to the Fuji XF50-140mmF2.8 (now $200 0ff).

Read more at imaging-resource

XF90mm (save $150): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro
XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /

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The 12th edition of the Fuji X Magazine is now online! Fully interactive, you can check it out here.

This time Fujifilm gives you the opportunity to win the XF35mmF2 WR lens.

via fujistas

The Kindle version of Rico’s book “Fuji X-T10: 115 X-pert Tips” is ready and available for download here. NOTE: It’s Kindle Only and with DRM.

If you want to get it in multiple Formats (Kindle, ePub, PDF) and DRM-free, then you better wait for the eBook to be ready at RockyNook here. I’ll let you know as soon as it is online.

You can get the German version, “Die Fujifilm X-T10: 115 Profitipps”, here at AmazonDE or get it in multiple formats (PDF, epub, mobi) at dpunkt here (printed version here).