Rokinon 85mm f/1.8 In Stock

Rokinon 85mm f/1.8

The Rokinon / Samyang 85mm F1.8 manual focus lens is now in stock at Adorama and at the time of this post still only on pre-order at BHphoto.

  • X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 127.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • One High Refractive Index Element
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Non-Rotating 62mm Filter Mount
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

The lens is available for pre-order since August, as we reported here.

Keep in mind that Viltrox is also coming with a 85mmF1.8 lens, but with autofocus! FujiRumors has put its hands on one of these lenses and we shared an autofocus video demo as well as RAW and JPEG sampels to download.

Why I Sold the Godox TT350F and Which Flashes I do Recommend

Why I Sold the Godox TT350F and Which Flashes I do Recommend

guest post by Alexandru A. – contact me at fujirumor@gmail.com if you would like to contribute with guest posts

First off all I apologize for the boredom of this article. I wanted to do videos, comparisons, tests, photos, etc. but it is full season, I have 2 children, a day job and no time on my hands.

I jumped to the mirrorless realm from Nikon and I am glad I did. After I sold all my Nikon gear all I was left were my 3 Nikon flashes SB600 SB700 and SB800. For a period I continued to use them with the Fuji system but this had limitations. I shoot events and I like to have one flash on camera and at least 2 off camera. I have 2 X-T2 bodies so the numbers did not add up.

The plan…

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ZHONGYI Mitakon Canon FD to Fuji X Lens Turbo II Announced

Mitakon Lens Turbo

ZHONGYI Optics just released the Mitakon MK II Canon FD to Fuji X focal reducer. You can find it at AmazonUS here.

“This product is the 2nd generation adapter for mounting Canon FD mount lens on FUJIFILM X cameras. It is equipped with 4 groups of 4 focal reducer lenses that reduces the focal length to 0.726 times in the adapter, even with cameras adopting the APS-C size image pickup device, it is possible to shoot with the original full frame angle of view of the lens.”

via dc.watch

Fujifilm Claims to be Worldwide Nr. 2 in Mirrorless Market and Fujifilm GFX 50S Firmware Update Details in English

Fujifilm GFX

The Spanish site Fujistas was at the Fujifilm GFX 50R launch event. They wrote about it on their blog here (translation), and amongst the others, they shared the following tidbits:

  • Fujifilm claims to be worldwide Nr.2 mirrorless camera manufacturer
  • they demonstrated the crop capabilities of the Fujifilm GFX 100 Megapixel camera and they were extremely impressed

If Fujifilm’s statement is correct, then Fuji surpassed Panasonic and Olympus, and, considering also DSLRs, they are now 4th behind Sony, Nikon and Canon.

Also, a few days ago we shared some Chinese Fujifilm media slides that showed us the details of the upcoming firmware update for Fujifilm GFX 50S. However, we struggled a bit with the translation.

Now Fujistas shared the English version of the slide (see above). The firmware update for Fujifilm GFX50S will bring the following new functions:

  • 35mm Format Mode with GF lens and Fujinon HC lenses
  • Quick Eye-sensor response for Finder
  • Simultaneous delete for RAW and JPG
  • EVF/LCD White point color customization

Kipon EF-FX AF and EF-GFX AF Autofocus Smart Adapters Firmware 1.16 Released

KIPON has released firmware version 1.16 for the following 3 autofocus Fujifilm X & GFX adapters:

It improves the issues below:

  • adding more lens data into firmware, improved lens compatibility
  • solved Canon 85mm f1.2 power on fail issue

Download link for Apple OS:

Download link for Windows:

via Kipon