The Sigma 50mm f/1.4: almost the IQ of the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 for ¼ of the price!

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anonymous source = take it with a grain of salt

Zeiss did it, Samyang did it… and Sigma could do it in the next months, according to an anonymous source: at photokina 2014 Sigma could announce the first lenses for Fuji X-mount.

Did the success of the [shoplink 17992]X-E2[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 21553]X-T1[/shoplink] convince Sigma to jump on the X-boat? Let’s hope so!

Imagine how well a lens like the Sigma 50 f/1.4 could perform in combination with Fuji’s unique X-Trans sensor! I’m sure you’ve read of the unbelievable test results of the Sigma 50 f/1.4 that almost matches the Zeiss Otus 55 1.4 performance for ¼ of the price!!!

My radar is finely tuned on this rumor. Will update you as soon as I hear something more reliable about it. In the meantime, take it with a grain of salt and let’s cross fingers.

If the rumor is correct, could the cooperation Sigma/Fuji be more successful than the Zeiss/Fuji one? In fact the Zeiss Touit 12mm 2.8 and 32mm 1.8 didn’t sell well at all (available now for a much cheaper price than at their launch), as photographers prefer the Fujinon [shoplink 12888]XF 14mm[/shoplink] and [shoplink 12889]XF 35mm[/shoplink].

HamburgCam said via twitter, that, in order to be successfull “ Sigma lenses would have to be cheaper to have a chance! Fuji’s XF lenses have such high IQ already!”

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TCL-X100 pre-order now in USA

The TCL-X100 tele conversion lens can be pre-ordered at BHphoto for $349 here. Use this link if you want to support Fujirumors with absolutely no extra costs for you. A small comission is valued back to this blog and it will allow me to keep it running, thanks.

Yesterday, a facebook follower shared the image you can see at the top in this facebook post. He asked me some information about the lens. I told him that the XF 18-135 (the first weather sealed lens in the Fuji lens line-up) could come in June and asked him what’s the source of the image.

I obviously made immediately a screenshot of the leaked image. So, although the follower deleted the image just a minute after he posted it, I was fast enough to copy it for you.

The image shows the size of the XF18-135 f/3.6-5.6 compared to the [shoplink 20414]XF 10-24[/shoplink].

And here is the still unofficial roadmap of Fujifilm

the “old” XF 35mm: still out of stock after the high demand at the X-deals of February-April

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First off: this rumor comes from a source, who was right in the past (SRP). If it is correct also this time, it will enter the elite team of trusted sources… until then, take it with a grain of salt!

The source told me that Fuji will launch a new 35mm f/1.4 lens. I do not know when it will be launched nor which improvements we can expect, but, as you may guess, I’m restlessly working on it even now on my lunch break from my day job (see facebook ;-) ). Once back at home this evening I’ll contact some sources and I hope to be able to give you an update soon.

Any help is highly appreciated and could make my work here a lot easier. You know how to contact me (via rumor box = anonymous (you can use a nickname so that I can recognize you in future) / via email at fujirumor [at] gmail.com)

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US-X May Deals

X-PRO1 body (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-M1 (body OR super combo kit) (save up to $300): AmazonUS (Superkit: silver – black – brown)/ BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X20 (save $50): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18mm (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XC 50-230 (save $50): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
X-A1 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
X-E2 body and kit (save $200): START MAY 25th

Do not buy the X-E2 until May 25th! You’ll save up to $200

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As you know, the next Fuji deals are coming. This time they will bring savings on the X-E2, X-PRO1 and the two entry level cameras, the [shoplink 13828]X-M1[/shoplink] and [shoplink 17194]X-A1[/shoplink]. Note that the X-M1 is already up to $200 off at at AmazonUS and BHphoto. But the super-combo X-M1 + 16-50 + 50-230 will be $300 off (you’ll get it for $ 899)!

The [shoplink 17992]X-E2[/shoplink] body will cost you $849 and the kit $1,199. But only from May 25th to 31th.

The [shoplink 12882]X-PRO1[/shoplink] wil cost $999 starting from May 4th.

There will be also 2 lenses in offer, the [shoplink 12891]XF 18mm[/shoplink] (discounted price $499) and the forgotten [shoplink 17198]XC 50-230[/shoplink] (discounted price $349).

If there is a deal that interests you, feel free to use one of the shoplinks on Fujirumors to buy it. You won’t be charged with a single penny extra on the normal price, but a small comission is valued back to Fujirumors. Your support will keep this site running. Thanks, Patrick.

Thanks a lot again to the source who shared the confidential Fujifilm document with Fujirumors.