The Fun Fujifilm X-E5 Exceeds Expectations — And Real-World Use Crushes EVF Complaints

One of the huge critics to the Fujifilm X-E5 was the LCD screen that, at least on paper, did sound disappointing and made some people outrageously upset.

Well, that was at least until we found out that the on paper superior LCD screen of the Sony A7CR is actually worst than the on paper weaker screen of the Fujifilm X-E5, for the reasons we reported here.

Another spec on paper that triggered anger among the community was the EVF, which is the one of the Fujifilm X-T50 but many got mad about it not being bigger and having a higher resolution.

Well, that’s the same concern that Rumle Skafte had (first video below), as he wears glasses and uses the EVF 99% of the time, especially when he works in theater.

So, how did the EVF perform?

Not only he had no issue with it even wearing glasses, but he even loved some aspects of it, namely the new classic display mode (an instant favorite).

You can read the summary of his video and watch his creatively edited video below.

And there will be more reviews below.

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Fujifilm X-E5 Reviews

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Fuji Guys X-E5 How-To Guide Reveals Unexpected Detail on New Feature

The Fuji Guys have just published a comprehensive Fujifilm X-E5 how-to guide on YouTube.

As a future X-E5 owner myself (hopefully not a too distant future, given its reported high pre-orders), I diligently looked at the entire video to get to know my future camera.

There are many features I am looking forward on my X-E5, from the film simulation dial to the super-customizable front lever, IBIS and more.

And one feature I am particularly intrigued about is the new, neat and cleanclassic display mode, which I believe will be my go-to setting in future.

Well, it comes surprising to me that the new classic display mode will be available only in the EVF and not on the LCD.

I don’t know if nobody has ever mentioned that until now, or if I somehow just missed this tidbit so far.

But if you were unaware of it (like me) consider this your friendly heads-up before you start wondering why the LCD won’t show it. ;)

Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 + Fujifilm X-T5 = Match Made in Heaven (Reviews Roundup)

Today we have a few reviews about the brand new Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART lens.

Below I will share some video reviews, but I know some (not me) think that “influencers” are biased and might praise it just because of their connections to Sigma (and the benefits that might result from that).

So I recommend to check out also the reviews of those, who actually purchased a unit with their hard earned money. And we see, they also seem very happy with it:

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art is now available for order at Amazon US via official Sigma retailer Digital Goja (list of official Sigma retailers here) with earliest shipping August 17.

Especially the Fujifilm X mount version of the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 is experience shortages. It’s backordered at B&H & Co with Adorama estimating stock in October only.

Sigma 17-40mmF1.8

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Viltrox AF 15mm F1.7 Now Available Worldwide + Reviews Drop

The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 has now been officially announced.

You can get it at Amazon here, BHphoto here and other stores linked below.

You can check out price and specs here and see reviews below.

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC ART – The Prime Killer vs. Sigma 16/23/30/56mmF1.4

Arthur has compared the brand new Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART vs the Sigma APS-C prime lenses quartet, namely the Sigma 16mmF1.4, Sigma 23mmF1.4, Sigma 30mmF1.4 and Sigma 56mmF1.4.

In his video, which you can see below, he says:

  • the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 will share up and revilalize the APS-C landscape
  • larger than any of these Sigma APS-C primes
  • can the new Sigma zoom replace these prime lenses?
  • the primes let in 2/3 more stops of light
  • on the zoom you don’t have to change lenses
  • less color fringing on 17-40 over the 16
  • the 17-40 is sharper than the 16mm
  • 17-40 optically amazing on the wide end
  • more chromatic aberration on the 16mm prime
  • the 17-40mm has similar sharpness than the Sigma 23mm at f/1.8
  • bokeh balls have similar size on 23mm at f/1.4 and 17-40 at f/1.8. But 17-40 has less green outlining on the bokeh balls
  • 30mm has slight sharpness advantage over the 17-40
  • bokeh is smoother on the 30mm
  • less fringing on the zoom
  • 56 is tougher to compare since 17-40 goes only to 40mm
  • 56mm is sharper
  • after testing, he says he’d consider selling his 16,23 and 30 for the 17-40

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