The Chinese company Meike announced a new manual focus lens that is also available as a native Fuji X mount option: the 85mm f/2.8 Macro. Full info here: mkgrip.com/goods/show-212.html.
Product model
MK-85-F2.8
Lens type
Medium telephoto lens for portrait and macro photography
I really get a terrific amount of emails with requests to be featured on FujiRumors and I want to make everybody happy.
So I have decided to share more miXed zones than we were used in the past. This will allow me to keep roundups smaller (less links) and give you guys an overall better reading experience (I hope).
Also, I’m trying to organize miXed zones in a way that it makes sense, which is why lenses, GFX, X100F and occasionally also RAW converters, accessories and more get a a dedicated roundup.
The new way I orgnize miXed zones also means it might occasionally take a little bit longer before your blog will be featured on FR, but on the other hand, having them better organized will allow you to get a better visibility.
It is a huge amount of work for me, but I’m happy to invest my time to feature you all in the best way possible and to improve your reading experience.
As usual, I’m thankful for feedback… I really try to do my best, and in case you have suggestions, they are always welcome.
I get quite regulary emails from readers, asking me what the next film simulation will be and when it will arrive.
I can’t answer these question right now, but we know that Fujifilm is indeed investigating what the next film simulation should be… word of Fujifilm manager here.
So there will be new film simulations. But when will they come?
Usually, Fujifilm introduces new film simulations along with a new sensor and processor. So it’s safe to assume, that we will have to wait for X-Trans IV and X-Processor Pro II to get the next film simulation… and I currently don’t know when this will happen… but not that soon I guess.
So the question today is…. which film simulation should be the next one? Feel free to say it in the comments :)
And if anyone out there knows something I don’t know, feel free to contact me anonymously via rumor box or also via email at fujirumor@gmail.com :)
So it happened…. I took the train and left my little mountain village to reach the city. The goal of the trip:
print some images I took this summer
eat an ice cream
meet the GFX
Ice cream had priority of course, and then I proceeded with the rest.
So I went to the photography store to finally meet and hold the Fujifilm GFX 50s for the first time. I had it in my hands, but sadly the battery lasted literally only 3 seconds… I was expecting a better performance ;) .
With the battery down, all I could do was to hold it…. and it felt good, really good. Solid build, rather heavy (with the GF 32-64 on it), but still a comfortable weight to work with and hold it for a longer time, thanks also to the nice protruding grip. No flimsy bending doors, no mushy buttons and overall just a really excellent impression, when it comes to build quality.
And yes, I took off the lens, and stared like hypnotized at that huge sensor… and I thought… do I really need to spend all that money for that surgery at the dentist later this week?
3 minutes, not much longer, and I didn’t take a single picture… but just holding it gave me the impression of huge power and possibilities.
So, if you are interested in the GFX, please do me a favour: go to your local store and hold it, try it out. A million words and images simply can’t beat the experience of having that beast in your hands.
However… until the day comes you can finally meet the GFX by your own… you can enjoy what many talented photographers are producing and sharing with the GFX day after day at our 15,000+ strong GFX facebook group… and some images will be part of today’s GFX zone :)
Presented TECHART EF – FG 01! World’s first Fujifilm GFX, AF compatible EF mount electronic adapter – All the details at stkb (google translated) – Video on Youtube here.
World’s first! Fujifilm for GFX, AF compatible EF mount electronic adapter TECHART EF – FG 01 announcement.
EF – FG 01 is for Fujifilm G mount standard medium size mirrorless camera, EF mount lens compatible with AF capable electronic mount adapter.
The release schedule in Japan will be in late September.
Manufacturer’s suggested selling price: 499 dollars (around 50,000 yen tax)
[Characteristic]
Electronic control of EF mount lens, AF shooting is possible
Compatible with IS image stabilization mechanism of EF lens
Corresponds to lens registration and correction function (mount adapter setting) (*)
Firmware can be updated via USB connection with PC terminal
※ When used with MF lens of EF bayonet mount without electronic contact and EF mount conversion adapter (type without electronic contact) made by another company , lens registration (up to 6) on the camera side, focal length setting, distortion correction, color Jading correction, Corresponding to ambient light intensity correction etc.
& More
Shooting with Katie and the Fujifilm gfx 50s at sommervillephoto