Fujinon XF Wildlife Photography Lenses Needed, Base ISO 100, Firmware Wishes and More – FR-Readers Wishlist Corner

Here is another roundup of wishlist shared by the FR-community to me via email at fujirumor@gmail.com.

Previous Wishlist Episodes:

Because it touches the wish expressed by Michel, Willy and Kenneth, I invite you to check out also our big Fujinon XF wildlife photography survey and other long telephoto primes articles we have previously shared (list below).

Overall, there seems to be a strong wish by the FR-community for longer primes.

But we know the stellar Fujinon XF200mm f/2.0 did not sell well, and hence it’s obvious that Fujifilm is now a bit reluctant to invest further in long lenses.

But keep in mind, the XF200mmF2.0 comes with a 1.4x teleconverter designed specifically for this lens, which transforms the XF200mmF2 lens basically in a 280mmF2.8 lens. So, with 1 single lens, here is what you get:

  • XF 200mmF2.0 = full frame 280mmF2.8 (f/2.8 DOF equivalent)
  • XF 280mmF2.8 = full frame 420mmF4.2 (f/4.2 DOF equivalent)

If you want to, you can check out our previous “long telephoto primes” related articles.

I also got many wishes regarding future cameras, but since this roundup is already hefty enough, I will share the “camera-wishlist” at a later point.

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DPRTV Compares Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 vs Fujinon XC 35mm f/2

Along with the Fujifilm X-T200, Fujifilm just announced the affordable Fujinon XC35mm f/2.

We did compare both lenses already by the specs sheets, and we saw that they are basically the same, except for the fact that the Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 has no aperture ring, no weather sealing and is made mainly out of plastic.

The good news: it should optically perform like the best selling lens in 2019, the Fujinon XF 35mm f/2.

Really?

Well, DPReview TV tested them both, and here is what they say:

  • XC35mm is lighter and more affordable
  • autofocus motor is the same. Both lenses focus fast
  • sharpness is identical in center and in corners. Very good performing lenses
  • bokeh identical
  • fringing identical
  • flare and stunstars are identical
  • skin tones identical
  • XC lens is a bit lighter, but not a difference that is worth to go for XC lens
  • XF lens has a classier look, weather sealing, metal, and aperture ring
  • XC lens comes without lens hood
  • XC lens costs half the money
  • with the extra $200 for the XF 35mmF2 you get quite a lot

Fuji’s best seller now got even more affordable, but personally I’d spend those extra 200 bucks all day long, for having a more solid, weather resistant lens with aperture ring.

But I get the point of it: now and entry level kit with a fixed prime lens got even more affordable.

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Fujinon XF 35mmF2 vs XC 35mmF2 Size and Specs Comparison – Same Same, But Different

Fujifilm 35mm Battle

Which was the best selling gear among the FujiRumors community in the entire year 2019?

Give it a look… you might find some surpises.

When it comes to best selling overall in 2019, the throne went to the much loved Fujinon XF 35mm f/2.

Well, in just a few hours a new 35 prime will join the Fujinon lineup, the Fujinon XC 35mm f/2.

I decided to take my time during this long sleepless night (don’t ask me in which conditions I’ll go teaching tomorrow :D ), to compare the specs and size.

As you can see below, the optical formula seems to be the same, so I guess we can expect great result also from the Fujinon XC 35mm f/2.

However, the Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 lacks of the much loved aperture ring.

Also, the Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 is lighter, since it’s made mostly out of plastic (even the lens mount). But that’s the case also in other Fujinon XC lenses.

So same same, but definitely different.

And I have the feeling, that the Fujinon XF35mmf/2 will reign undisturbed also in 2020 among your favorite lenses.

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LEAKED: Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 and XC 35mm f/2 Product Images

In addition to the Fujifilm X-T200 full press release, now also new images of the Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 and XC35mm f/2 have leaked on nokisthia’s twitter here.

You can see the images above and specs below.

It’s a matter of hours, and it’s all official.

Fujifilm GF45-100mmF4

  • 16 elements in 12 groups
  • minimum 0.65m, maximum 0.13x
  • filter 82mm
  • 93×144.5mm (wide angle) /93×174.5mm (telephoto)
  • weight 1005g

XC35mmF2:

  • 9 elements in 6 groups
  • minimum of 0.35m, a maximum of 0.14x
  • filter of 43mm
  • 58.4×46.5mm, and 130g

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Fujinon GF 45-100mm f/4 and Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 Specs Leaked

FujiRumors already told you, that there will be a Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 lens that will be launched along with the Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 and Fujifilm X-T200 on January 23.

Now that the official press release is reaching stores and media, nokishita is leaking the main specs (and as next we will see the full images and full specs).

Don’t worry, it’s not yet time for Fujifilm X100V and Fujifilm X-T4 leaks… those nice things will come later. ;)

Fujifilm GF45-100mmF4

  • 16 elements in 12 groups
  • minimum 0.65m, maximum 0.13x
  • filter 82mm
  • 93×144.5mm (wide angle) /93×174.5mm (telephoto)
  • weight 1005g

XC35mmF2:

  • 9 elements in 6 groups
  • minimum of 0.35m, a maximum of 0.14x
  • filter of 43mm
  • 58.4×46.5mm, and 130g

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Fujinon XC 35mm f/2 Announcement January 23

Ok guys,

at this point in time, you probably know that the Fujifilm X-T200 and the Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 will be announced on January 23.

Well… FujiRumors has one more for you :)

Do you remember the X35mm we rumored 5 months ago?

Well, I am pleased to announce, that:

  • it’s an XC 35mmf/2
  • it will be announced along with the Fujifilm X-T200 on January 23

17 rumors in 21 days and still not enough? Then make sure to follow FujiRumors ;).

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