Fujinon XF 16-200 vs XF 18-135 Size Comparison and Thoughts

We recently took a look at the 8 remaining lenses Fujifilm has “under consideration” for future release.

And since I love this lens here, I picked as my favorite future lens the Fujinon XF16-200mm superzoom.

Now, I know it would make me look more “Pro” if I’d advocate for red-badge fast lenses.

But hey, if Melinda Sue Gordon shoots the official backstage images of the Dunkirk blockbuster with the XF18-135mm lens – we reported here – then I guess the lens is plenty of good enough also for my much more humble needs.

With that said, I decided to take a closer look at the potential XF16-200mm, based on specs given to us by Fujifilm (and turned into the above silhouette by FR-reader Hiergeist), to see if the XF16-200mm could really be a potential replacement for the XF18-135mm.

  • Fujinon XF 16-200mm
    – length 120-140mm
    – diameter 70-80
    – weight 600-800g
  • Fujinon XF 18-135mm
    – length 97.8mm at minium extension and 156mm at maximum extension
    – diameter 75.7
    – weight 490g

We can see: especially on the shorter side of the range given to us by Fujifilm, the XF16-200 would be quite close in size to the current XF18-135mm (just about 22mm longer and 110g heavier).

If Fujifilm would launch the Fujinon XF16-200mm, then I would surely buy it to replace the XF18-135mm.

In fact, after I bought the XF18-135mm I sold both my XF18-55mm and XF55-200mm. But having again the option to go all the way at 200mm and also to go wider at 16mm would be very welcome, especially if the overall size and weight increase are contained as suggested by the specs shared by Fujifilm.

So, I stand by my wish: if I have to pick one, I would like the Fujinon XF 16-200mm.

But again, feel free to drop your wish and vote here.

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Fujifilm Europe/Canada Deals End Soon… and No Deals in USA Since Months

The deals on Fujifilm X and GFX gear in Europe and Canada are ending. There are deals pretty much all over the world, from the Philippines to Australia and more

There is only one country that has no deals running since a couple of months now: the United States of America. I guess recently it’s not a great time for Fujifilm USA to launch deals… it’s more about figuring out how not to raise prices.

CANADA: Full List of…. (end July 13)

EUROPE (end July 7)

X Series Camera + Kit Deals*

X Series Lenses*

GFX Deals in UK*

* alle Angaben ohne Gewähr

7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 Preorders Available

You can now preorder the 7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 for Fujifilm X mount at Amazon here and BHphoto here.

It’s currently the Nr.1 new release in the mirrorless lens ranking at Amazon.

Key Features
  • APS-C | f/3.5 to f/22
  • 15mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Lightweight, Ultra Wide-Angle Prime
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 7.9″
  • Clicked Aperture Ring

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July 4th Deals Launched in USA

BHphoto, Adorama & Co have launched their 4th of July savings:

Fujifilm Deals

Some selected deals:

Also, soon the Amazon Prime Deal days will start off. Ahead of the event, you can earn a $15 credit to spend on those deals by uploading your first photos with Amazon Photos (Click here). You can try out Amazon Prime with these programs:

Some current Amazon Deals:

Nostalgia Meets Utility: Thumb Winder on Fujifilm X-Pro4 and More Wishlists and Ideas for the Next X-Pro

X-Pro4

We just shared an article about a guy, who added a dumb-thumb-winder to this Fujifilm X100VI.

In that article I said that I personally would be happy to see an X half alike winding lever also on the Fujifilm X-Pro4.

Of course this was a very divisive opinion and I thought let’s vote on it.

And speaking of X-Pro4, after the survey I will share a few FR-readers wishlists and a video about it.

And if you think my thumb-winder idea for X-Pro4 is controversial, then you better skip the video of Luca Petralia ;).

Would you like a Multifunctional Thumb Winder on the Fujifilm X-Pro4

View Results

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by Arbekowicz

For X-Pro3 successor: Blocking systems for all dials (especially the exposure one), a more usable hidden screen, a frame for 18mm in the OVF, and real coverage or framing (currently I think there’s a 10% gap), a better viewfinder for glasses holders (may they be prescription or solar) and a smart protection for the sensor when changing lenses, like the lock system in Mamiya’s twin lens.

by Nelson

Xpro4 – add 4-way control back to this camera (and to x100v ); vastly improve optical viewer magnification or remove entirely; reduce overall body size if possible.