TODAY ONLY: Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark II for $419

Today only you can get the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark II Lens for Fujifilm X for $419 only.

BHphoto marks it with a $100 discount, but if you compare it to other stores, you’ll find it for $479 at AmazonUS here and Adorama here and hence the discount compared to other stores is of $60. Still the best price at BHphoto today only.

New Fujifilm X and GFX Deals

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

Also, if you purchase of Fujifilm X100V, you get a free DOMKE Medium Camera bag or DOMKE Camera Strap.

GFX Gear

Fringer EX-FX (Pro) II Smart Autofocus Adapter Firmware 1.90 Released

Fringer has released firmware 1.80 for the Fringer EF-FX Pro II and Fringer EF-FX II smart autofocus adapters.

Fringer EX-FX (Pro) II – Version 1.90

  1. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
    – EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
    – EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM + 1.4X
    – EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM + 2X
    – EF 70-210/3.5-4.5 USM
  2. Fixed PDAF issues for some lens of the following models: Lens didn’t get recognized by the adapter due to different lens firmware version.
    – Sigma 24-105/4 ART
  3. Fixed a compatibility issue with X-T3 firmware 4.0: under certain circumstances, contrast AF may fail. This issue may also affect other cameras like X-T4 and X-S10.
  4. Fixed camera freeze issue on cameras equipped with X-Trans IV CMOS. When
    – In bright environment,
    – Adapting telephoto, ultra-fast or macro lenses,
    – Aperture is NOT wide open,
    – Subject is far away from current focus point and is so blur that phase detection doesn’t work,

Auto focus may fail. Sometimes, especially when using AF-ON button or touch screen to AF, it may freeze the camera. Even the power switch doesn’t work. This problem has been fixed. Affected cameras include X-T3 (firmware 2.0 or later), X-T30, X-T4, X-Pro3, X-S10.

As the bug fixes are important, upgrading is highly suggested.

Please visit the Fringer website here to download the new firmware and its release notes. Follow the instructions in the release notes to upgrade your adapter.

BHphoto Mega Deal Zone is Live with Almost 1,000 Discounted Items

BHphoto just launched the Mega Deal Zone, which will end on the 25th of June.

There is a total of 847 discounted items, which you can check out here (you can filter the results).

SanDisk Deals – 1 DAY ONLY:

Fujifilm specific deals are:

But there are also bags, straps, MacBooks and more in offer.

The full overview here.

Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 Sample Images and Autofocus Demo Videos

The Viltrox 33mm f/1.4 will start shipping on April 21, as we reported here.

Of course there are photographers testing the lens, and Viltrox has re-shared all their sample images on Chinese facebook equivalent weibo.

I will share first the (google translated) feedback the various photographer gave, then their images and of course all the links to weibo.

  • Bearsce says: he overall feeling is pretty good except that the aperture is fully open and the dispersion is a bit large …
  • Ares_chen says: this lens works really well, and the focusing speed is also very fast , Imaging sharpness and focus are not bad, there will be purple fringes under high light ratio

Last week Viltrox also shared some autofocus demo videos, which I share for your convenience also on my youtube channel.

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Sirui 50mm f/1.8 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Pre-Order and Shipping in April

Back in September Sirui displayed for the first time the Sirui 50mm f/1.8 anamorphic lens.

Now the lens is listed at Adorama here.

Down below you can see some video first looks and sample videos.

According to information appeard on instagram here, the lens will ship in April. At least it was planed this way. We know that in times of Coronavirus everything can change quickly.

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How to Create a Fake Firmware 4.00 Rumor in less than 1 Minute :)

Yesterday a fake X-T3 firmware 4.00 screenshot was circulating on the web.

I told everybody it’s a fake, and nobody at Fujifilm is currently editing the firmware page to get it ready for an imminent release.

We also set things straight, by saying that a firmware update for the X-T3 is in the works, but it won’t be out before spring or maybe even summer.

But some of you still didn’t believe me, as the screenshot looked so realistic.

So, I took about 1 minute of my life, and created a fake firmware 4.00 myself, so you can see it is indeed a super easy fake to make.

I hope this ends the discussion one time and forever.

Guys, FujiRumors will always treat you with respect, and work hard to give you accurate information. So here you are in 100% fake clickbait rumor free zone ;).

Cure Your Bokeh Addiction… or When Too Much Background Blur Removes the Story and Creates Distraction

The Bokeh

We recently posted this story, about a Canon shooter, who tried Fujifilm for the first time, and there was so much she loved about it (starting from the fun using Fuji and the inspiration that comes with it), but one thing she missed: the bokeh she had with her Canon f/1.2 lenses.

So I thought to dedicate an own article to the “bokeh-discussion”, starting from two youtube videos below, that I have summed up for you.

And to give it all are more light and fun touch, I’ll share also the recent Camera Conspiracies video :).

I just remind you, that for the ultimate bokeh Fujifilm is going to release the Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0.

  • fujirumors.com  – Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 Accurate Size Comparison with XF 56mm f/1.2 and XF 50mm f/2

Camera Conspiracies

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ENDS SOON: BHphoto MEGA Deal Zone with up to 70% Discount

MEGA DEAL ZONE

Just as last year at the end of 2018, also this year B&H Photo has launched the Mega Deal Zone.

You can check out the full list of deals here.

All deals expire December 31.

For you convenience, I’ll highlight for you every single Fujifilm related deal for you, as well as other deals

Apple Deals

Bags and Storage Media

Deals for Fujifilm

The Rumor Year 2019: The Right, the Wrong and the Still to Come!

The Rumor Year 2019

As you know, I am a teacher, and usually it’s me, who has to judge and give votes to others.

But not today, as it’s time for our yearly 2019 rumors check, and to see if I did my homework well or not.

Also, there will be an accuracy rating of those rumors, that still could not be verified.

Keep in mind, there could be further rumors before the end of the year, in which case I will update this list!

Ready? Cool, so let’s start,

But be warned: I will be incredible severe to myself, as I will include in the wrong rumor section, rumors that were actually correct at the time of sharing, but just turned out wrong because Fujifilm changed plans.

It’s the case for example of the new lens roadmaps. In fact, just a few days after our rumor, top Fujifilm manager confirmed here, that indeed there would have been new roadmaps in 2019, but 2019 is now ending, and nothing came. So I was wrong, but so was the top Fujifilm manager.

  • 52 rumors shared
  • 14 rumors still to be verified
  • 34 correct rumors out of 38 verifiable rumors
  • 4 wrong rumors out of 38 verifiable rumors
  • 89,4% correct rumors

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Rumor Overview with Accuracy Rating

HIGH RATING*
* 75% to 99% correct

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