Fujifilm/Fujinon’s MK Zoom Lens Series Honored in Several Best-Of Lists… Meant for Fujifilm X-H1 :)

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The Fujinon MK zoom lenses (MK18-55mm F2.9 + MK50-130mm T2.9) will soon be available also for Fujifilm X mount.

As we reported already back in July 2017, they were designed without OIS (optical image stabilization), because Fujifilm considers them the perfect companion to the upcoming Fujifilm X-H1, which will feature IBIS (in body image stabilization).

Regarding the Fujifilm X-H1, we have leaked a vast number of specs already, and the latest overview can be found here.

Back to the MK lenses… we have reported over the last months about the several recognitions the MK lenses got, and Fujifilm USA now made a nice summary about all of them, which you can read in the press release below:

PRESS RELEASE

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Concerns with Quality of Fujifilm GF Medium Format Lenses (and Overall Fujifilm Camera/Lenses)… and a Little Ode to Local Stores

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Check Your Lenses… and a Little Ode to My (and Your) Local Store

One of the reasons why I like to buy my gear at the local dealer (instead of ordering online), is that I can always inspect the gear before buying it.

So, when last month I bought the XF10-24 and XF27mm, my dealer opened the boxes, checked if there was any issue such as dust spots inside the lens, and he even checked if the latest firmware for the lenses was installed (it wasn’t, so he updated the lens firmware in store for me… AWESOME!)

So far, with ALL Fujinon lenses I have ever bought, I never had any dust spot issue. Actually I always perceived my lenses as excellently build. I mean, my XF35mmF1.4 still works perfectly, even though it was minutes completely under water, the day I destroyed my X-E2 in a river.

Anyway, I know things like dust spots in the lens happen, and I experienced them in the past when I used other systems. Since then, my habit is to visually check lenses, before buying them.

If small, then dust spots will have absolutely no influence on image quality.

However, when you pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a new lens, you do want it to be perfect out of the box, and personally I would change any new lens, even if it has the smallest dust inside it.

With that said… let’s talk about Fujifilm quality.

Fujifilm Prodcution Quality: Factory Video & Teardown

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Meike MK-XE3G Metal Hand Grip for Fujifilm X-E3

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Meike just released their MK-XE3G metal hand grip for Fujifilm X-E3 cameras. If you work on a tripod, this grip is a must have, since it centers the tripod mount and allows you to change battery/SD-card without having to remove the camera from the tripod.

  • Works with Fujifilm X-E3 Camera
  • Increases grip on Fujifilm X-E3 Camera
  • Access to battery door without removing grip
  • Easy to control the camera and increase the use of feelings
  • Arca Swiss compatible

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The Meike grip costs half the price of Fujifilm’s own metal grip for X-E3. However, if you join the Amazon Rewards Visa Card,  you will get a $50 discount on the Fuji made grip, making Fujifilm’s solution about the same price of the Meike grip.

Meike MK-XE3G Metal Hand Grip for Fujifilm X-E3: AmazonUS, AmazonDE, AmazonUK

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Fujifilm X-H1 Faster Autofocus Than Fujifilm X-T2

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Hey guys…

First off: I have been told this by a new source a few weeks ago, and I say huge thanks to this source.

However, it’s my habit to try to double/triple check rumors from new/anonmyous sources, in order to keep the rumor hit rate over 90% (where it currently is).

So far I still can’t confirm this specific rumor, but after the recent rumor, that the X-H1 will have a basically black-out free EVF (despite sharing the same sensor and processor of the X-T2), I was debating if sharing or not… and now I decided to share, for the reason I’ll mention below.

  • Fujifilm is very likely doing some major coding work on the software, in order to take the most out of the camera’s potential.
  • The bigger body could also allow far better heat dissipation, and as a consequence Fujifilm can really squeeze the last drop of power out of the X Processor Pro, without having to worry about overheating issues.

Almost black out free EVF… even better Autofocus than the X-T2… the Fujifilm X-H1 is not only be Fuji’s best video camera (IBIS, internal F-log and 4K), but probably also an ideal camera for sports photography… especially in combination with the XF200mF2 (mock up here), which will also be released in 2018.

I can’t wait to finally see the real thing on February 14 :)

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2018 will be awesome :)

Full Rumored X-H1 Specs

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