I told you back here, that Fuji will make an XF80mm macro lens instead of the 120mm (that is currently still listed in the roadmap).

Well, according to a trusted FR-source, at the current stage, Fujifilm does not plan to add OIS (optical image stabilization) to the 80mm. The source adds however, that the design is not final yet.

I’m aware that every long-term rumor I share (like the X-Pro1s (see official protoype), X70 in 2013 and much more) that was actually correct at the time of sharing, but did not materialize because Fuji changed plans, will lead to a shitstorm on FR. There are quite some haters out there. But I believe my job here is not to wait the last few days before an official announcement to share the rumors (the only way, for me, to be 100% accurate… now it’s just 90% ;) ). My job is to inform you about Fuji’s plans anytime, as long as I consider the rumors plausible… and, if possible, update you as soon as possible if Fuji changes plans again.

So I’ll keep up sharing anytime… but take long-term rumors always with a grain of salt.

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There will be a big Fujifilm VIP Event on July 7 in New York. I wonder what this means… maybe I was right when I said the X-T2 will come in early July? ;)

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Fujifilm X-T2 coming June or July? And the Answer is….

Do you know what I like? I like it to wake up, make my coffee, and then…

… see that I got a message from the trusted Japanese source that says:

“Fujifilm X-T2 Tilt Screen Images. Share anytime with Fujirumors readers“

Once more, thanks to the source… that’s even better than the Fujifilm X-Pro2 sketches you made for us back in December.

I just told you about the imminet Firmware updates.

Thanks to a kind FujiRumors source, we now have the details of the updates, that should be released on June 9 (but you know how quickly things can change, when it comes to Firmware updates).

CAMERAS

New Firmware for X-E1, X-E2, X-E2S, X-Pro1, X-Pro2, X-T1, X-T10

• X-Pro2 bug fix: Fuji will fix a bug with the framelines and… drum roll…. the annoying “turn camera off and back on” error will be fixed!!!
• For all the cameras mentioned above, Fujifilm will improve the Focus Accuracy in Manaul Focus Mode when used with the following lenses: XF35mmF2 WR, XF90mm, XF10-24, XF 16-55, XF18-55, XF18-135, XF50-140, XF55-200, XF100-400 , XC16-50MK2, XC50-230mmMK2

LENSES

New Firmware for XF35mmF2 R WR, XF90mmF2, XF10-24mm, XF16-55mm, XF18-55mm, XF18-135mm, XF50-140mm, XF55-200mm, XF100-400mm, XC16-50mmMKII, XC50-230mmMKII

• Improved Focus Accuracy in Manual Focus Mode for XF35mmF2 WR, XF90mm, XF10-24, XF 16-55, XF18-55, XF18-135, XF50-140, XF55-200, XF100-400 , XC16-50 ver.2, XC50-230mm ver.2
• Improved OIS for XF10-24 + XF18-55 + XF18-135 + XF55-200 + XC16-50MKII + XC 50-230MKII
• Improved AF-Tracking while zooming for XF10-24 + XF18-55 + XF18-135 + XF55-200 + XC16-50MKII + XC 50-230MKII
• 2.0x Teleconverter Support for XF50-140 + XF100-400

 SAVE UP TO $500
Lenses

XF 14mm (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16mm (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 18mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 23mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF2 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mmF1.2 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 60mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 90mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 10-24mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16-55mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 50-140mmm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS
XF 18-135mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 100-400mm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 55-200mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XC 50-230mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XC 50-230mm verII (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

Camera

Fuji X-T1 Black or Graphite Silver (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T1 + XF18-55 (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T1 + XF18-135 (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

*Free X-T1 Vertical Hand Grip while supplies last

Fuji X-T10 body (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 – XF18-55 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 – XC16-50 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 + double kit (save $200): BHphoto / Adorama

Fuji X100T (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / FocusCamera / Pictureline

Hey X-folks… I have something you might be interested in :-)

According to a source, who was right in the past, Fujifilm will pretty soon release a Firmware Update for several X-series cameras and lenses. The source could not specify which cameras/lenses will be included in the udpate nor if this will be a “Kaizen” Firmware or just a bug fix / support Firmware.

But let’s hope for a nice Kaizen Update.

And no… it will not add support for the XF23mmF2 WR! ;) … enjoy your Sunday!