Debunked: Fujifilm Will NOT Announce Two Cameras on June 12 – Only Fujifilm X-E5 Coming in the Next Weeks

The… Rumor… (Sort of..)

So we know, Fujifilm has currently registered three unreleased cameras:

  • FF250001 – Fujifilm X-E5 (maybe not? important note at the bottom)
    Multi-frequency Wireless
  • FF250002 – Fujifilm GFX Eterna
    Multi-frequency Wireless
  • FF250003 – unknown
    Single Frequency Wireless

Recently, the Chinese weibo account E8M claimed he received information that two new Fujifilm cameras will be announced within the next three weeks – see here.

Well, to my knowledge that’s not correct.

From what I know, only one X/GFX camera will be announced in that timeframe: the Fujifilm X-E5.

E8M also reported that both FF250003 and FF250001 have appeared in the Bluetooth certification database – see here -, and that this implies both cameras are launching soon.

But again — to my knowledge — that’s not the case.

I have huge respect for E8M, because he is the best in spotting camera registrations that are made public on the internet for everyone and this is why I follow him with great dedication.

However, when it comes to rumors, I’d take them with a grain of salt.

As a reference in regards to E8M rumors, check out this list of rumors here and the rumors about the new X-Trans V sensor.

So, I invite everyone to follow E8M since he is fantastic, but take his “rumors” with a grain of salt.

But of course take also my rumors with a grain of salt. It’s all just rumors and I can be wrong too. With that said… just trust me ;).

An Instax?

Bottom line: in terms of X and GFX gear, only the X-E5 will be coming in the next few weeks.

As for other gear like a new Instax camera — maybe. That’s possible. But Instax models usually don’t appear under “FF…” registrations, so that’s a different story.

The True Question – Fujifilm X-T6 and Co?

More interesting, however, is a question raised by FR-reader Mistral:

Could it be that FF250003 (with single-band Wi-Fi) is actually the Fujifilm X-E5, and FF250001 (with dual-band Wi-Fi) refers to an entirely different, possibly higher-end camera?

That’s a possibility. If that’s the case, then FF250001 might not be the Fujifilm X-E5 after all — and that could open the door again for exciting high-end cameras like the Fujifilm X-T6, Fujifilm X-Pro4, Fujifilm X-H3, or Fujifilm X-H3S to arrive later in 2025.

But as of now, my best bet is that the FF250001 is the Fujifilm X-E5.

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Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART Additional Specs … that Fujifilm Shooters Will LOVE

this is not the real lens but just a rendering
this is not the real lens but just a rendering

We have received additional specs about the upcoming Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC ART lens, which we remind you will be announced on June 17 along with the Sigma 12mmF1.4 as reported here.

The specs come from an anonymous source and no nickname has been shared in the message, but the way it was written I think it could come from the same anonymous source (with nickname), who shared the specs yesterday (and that source is accurate).

I share the rumor because I think it is the same source. But if that’s not the case, then I just published totally unverified rumor without any check from trusted sources. If that’s the case, take everything below with a grain of salt.

It’s now confirmed (THANKS), that the information comes from the same anonymous source with nickname, who has shared accurate information in the past.

In general a message to anyone: we also have a 100% anonymous Signal chat in which you can contact us.

  • Aperture ring, with de-click option
  • sealed against dust and splashes
  • Size: 115.9mm long, maximum diameter 72.9mm
  • 67mm filter
  • ⁠535 gram
  • Internal Zoom
  • uses aspherical elements made of SLD (Super Low Dispersion) glass
  • manufactured with advanced polishing technology to minimize chromatic aberration, flare, distortion
  • excellent sharpness from corner to corner already at f/1.8
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) autofocus motor (fast, silent and accurate)
  • excellent control over focus breathing
  • announcement June 17
  • shipping in July

I guess Fujifilm shooters will love it that it has an aperture ring (at least so says the rumor).

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Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC ART Specs Leaked – Internal Zoom and 535g Weight

this is not the real lens but just a rendering
this is not the real lens but just a rendering

A source—who contacts us anonymously but consistently uses a recognizable nickname, and who has shared accurate information in the past (THANK YOU)—has now passed along the main specs for the upcoming Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC ART:

  • uses aspherical elements made of SLD (Super Low Dispersion) glass
  • manufactured with advanced polishing technology to minimize chromatic aberration, flare, distortion
  • excellent sharpness from corner to corner already at f/1.8
  • HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) autofocus motor (fast, silent and accurate)
  • excellent control over focus breathing
  • Internal Zoom
  • weight: 535g

Now, Sigma made the Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art for APS-C DSLR cameras (launched in 2013), but that one weights 810 grams. So there is a substantial weight reduction with the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART, and it even has more range on both ends.

I guess that’s something we can really look forward to.

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EPIC Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 and Sigma 12mmF1.4 APS-C lenses Coming June 17 – REPORT

According to reports shared by Andrea on his YouTube channel (video above), Sigma will launch the following two lenses for APS-C:

  • Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8
  • Sigma 12mm f/1.4 (with aperture ring)

Maybe you remember how back in 2019 Fujifilm launched a public survey asking the community which lenses you’d like next from Fujifilm.

Well, the most wanted zoom lens (overall third most wanted lens), was the Fujinon XF 18-35mm F2. So I guess the new Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 will be on high demand among Fujifilm users.

But the most wanted lens overall in that survey was the Fujinon XF 10mm F2. Well, I guess the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC DN could make some of those happy, who otherwise wished for the XF10mmF2.

 

Fujifilm X-E5 with IBIS and 40 Megapixel – The Most Powerful X-E Ever… But at What Cost?

So, we have shared two crucial rumors regards the upcoming Fujifilm X-E5:

Now, every Fujifilm X-E camera launched so far had a price tag below 1K USD.

But this time it seems that Fujifilm has really packed all they can into the X-E5. And because of that, I think (not rumor) that we can forget it to cost 1K USD or less.

I know, I had 40MP and IBIS on my nice-to-have X-E5 wishlist. And I was aware that all this goodness would come at a price.

So personally I was be ready to pay more than 1K for the X-E5 with these features.

But what about you?

Would you consider buying the X-E5 only if it costs 1K or less?

Feel free to vote the survey:

Would You Still Buy the Fujifilm X-E5 If It Costs Over $1,000?

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