NEW LENS ROADMAP RELEASED: it includes 120mmF2.8 1:1 Macro, 35mmF2, 100-400 and 1.4x teleconverter! (WITH POLL)

[IMPORTANT UPDATE: the XF35mmF2 seems to be WEATHER RESISTANT… read more here]

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THE NEW ROADMAP

So here it is, the new lens roadmap. You can check it out at Fuji’s site here. NOTE: “The 1.4x teleconverter will be compatible with the following lenses: XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR, XF120mmF2.8 R Macro, XF100-400mm”

Just a personal consideration: to me, the new 35mmF2 could indicate that Fuji considers the lens roadmap more or less complete now, and they therefore started developing newer version (or variations) of older lenses. I know many of you desire a compact 23mmF2. I also would like to see some weather resistant versions of existing XF lenses. Who knows if they will come in a future roadmap (oh well, that’s actually my job to find it out ;) ).

I just updated the previous lens roadmap poll with these “new entries”.

Are you a Left or Right Eye Shooter?

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USA X DEALS

X-SERIES CAMERAS

X-T1 + 18-135 WR (save $200 – price $1699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $1599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Black Body (save $100 – price $1199): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100 – price $1399): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-E2 Body (save $100 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $999): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X30 (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XQ1 (save $100 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF LENSES

XF 18-135mm (save $200 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18mm (save $200 – price $399):  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200 – price $449): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 23mm (save $150 –  price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 56mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 14mm (save $150 – price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 10-24mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 35mm (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

“We concentrate on APS-C, but of course we investigate FF… or Medium Format”: Fuji engineers talk at IR (with POLL)

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THE INTERVIEW

Back at Photokina 2014, imaging-resource had a talk with Matt Schmitt and five Fujifilm engineers (but published it just recently). Of course the hot topics at that time were the 56mmAPD, the 5-stop IS in the 50-140, OLED EVFs with 5-millisecond lag and more. So it is mostly an interesting talk about the tech behind the new products. I’ll pick out just one aspect:

THE X-TRANS SENSOR & VIDEO QUALITY

As you all know, the unique CFA of the X-Trans sensor has the huge advantage to mitigate moiree in stills… an advantage that doesn’t apply to video, though.

Q: No moiré, yeah. But it also puts a lot of demands on processing, and our impression has been that the X-Trans works very well for still shots, but not so good for video. I’m assuming that’s because there’s so much processing to figure out the pixel pattern. Is that something that can improve as processors get faster? You know, if you have more processing power, is it then possible to get a better video image?

A: Video quality improvement: “In the future, our LSI will become faster and capable of more calculations, and maybe our movie image quality will also be able to improve. But it depends on not only this, but also on CMOS sensor reading speed.

FULL FRAME or MEDIUM FORMAT

Towards the end of the interview, imaging-resource could not resist to make the Full Frame question, and Fujifilm’s answer is:

We don’t need to go to full-frame size […] Huge prints are no problem for resolution and dynamic range or sensitivity, and at this moment we have no plans to go to full-frame. But of course we investigate the ability of full-frame or medium-format. Of course, we know. But at this moment, Fujifilm is concentrating on enhancing our X-mount APS-C lineup.

It sounds a bit like a standardized answer. But it’s interesting that, although IR just asked about Full Frame, the Fuji engineers mentioned also that they investigate the ability of a Medium Format system. A Freudian Slip?

I’d love to hear what you guys think about. So the question is, what should Fuji offer in future? Should they invest in a bigger sensor camera system or stick with APS-C (and invest in new APS-C sensor technology)?

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AMAZING X-SHOTS… TOP LIKED IMAGES at the X-shooter facebook zone!

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Brian Eden‎: Greenwich Village Snowstorm” Fujifilm X100s, 23mm, f/2, 1/125 seconds, ISO 2500

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Here are the most liked images of the Fujirumors facebook photostream… As I’m just like the referee of this contest, I do not vote. So sometimes I’m a bit sorry that my personal favorite shots don’t gather enough likes… but as you know, de gustibus non est disputandum. That being said, we have another great selection this week.

And keep it up, share and vote your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photostream. You can vote & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from Februray 1st!

Enjoy the X-shots ;)

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Brian Eden‎: “Wall Street” Fujifilm X100s, 23mm, f/5.6, 1/150, ISO 800

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Cemal Sagnak: Fuji XT1 Fujinon XF 35

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Colbert Nodoor‎: Sunset in Cappadocia, Turkey. (Fuji X-E1)

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Ata Mohammad Adnan‎: Fuji X-e2 + 18 f/2. London, 2014

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Claudiu Mot: sunrise – fuji x100s

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COMING SOON: Fujifilm 24mm f8 Filter Lens Cap XM-FL to be released on February 26th for 10,260 yen ($ 87)

Do you remember when, a year ago, I told you Fuji announced a 24mm filter lens cap XM.FL (35mm equivalent)? No? Then check out this post!

Well, one year after, Fujifilm finally decided to release it. It will start selling on February 26 and cost 10,260 yen ($87).

To know more, check out the google translated announcement at Fuji’s Japanese site here.

Four functions that can be switched dial. Protecting filter, cloth filter, three kinds of filters and lenses lens cover soft filter four functions, can be switched by rotating the dial. Easily pan-focus shooting by switching to protect filter, and allows you to easily enjoy the sophisticated art expression by switching to cloth filter and soft filter. In addition, it is also possible to use as a body cap if you choose the lens cover.

XM-FL does not communicate such as camera and data. On the camera side of the function, you may not be able to use some.

  • There is no autofocus manual focus function. (Pan Focus only)
  • Lens information is not recorded on the camera side.
  • Shooting screen (LCD monitor, viewfinder) to, F value will be displayed as “F0”.
  • Display item of data communication to the necessary viewfinder of the camera (such as bright frame of X-Pro1)
  • ※ shortest shooting distance The focus is about 1m. The subject is I turn off the shutter even if within 1m.

 

FYI, posted earlier today:

– Rico’s X-T1: Tethering with Adobe Lightroom and Fujifilm HS-V5
– Fujifilm Announces FREE RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 (with Film Simulation support)
– ANNOUNCED: Adobe Tethering Plug-in coming 26th of February… and how to use HS-V5 tethering software also on MAC!

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Fujifilm Announces FREE RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 (with Film Simulation support)

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From the Fujifilm site:

Fujifilm Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of Film Simulation capable RAW conversion software “RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 powered by SILKYPIX (Ver.4.1.0.0)”. The software will be available to download for free from 26th February 2015.

Compatible models: X-T1, X-A2, X100T, X30, XQ2
Future compatible models: X-PRO1, X-E2, X-E1, X-M1- X-A1, X100/S, X20, X10, XQ1, XF1

NEW X-DEALS

X-SERIES CAMERAS

X-T1 + 18-135 WR (save $200 – price $1699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $1599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Black Body (save $100 – price $1199): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100 – price $1399): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-E2 Body (save $100 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $999): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X30 (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XQ1 (save $100 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF LENSES

XF 18-135mm (save $200 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18mm (save $200 – price $399):  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200 – price $449): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 23mm (save $150 –  price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 56mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 14mm (save $150 – price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 10-24mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 35mm (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /