Fujifilm Discontinues Legendary Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 Lens – Long Live the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8

I can say I was there.

I was there, when Fujifilm launched what would become their all time bestseller, the Fujinon XF18-55mm f/2.8-4.

I was there to blog about it, to talk about… and to buy it for myself.

And actually, I bought two of them.

The first one I destroyed it when I had to jump into the Mekong river (story here – only the legendary Fujinon XF35mm f/1.4 survived that adventure, the rest of my gear broke).

I loved the XF18-55 so much that I bought a new one after destroying the first one.

The second sample did stick with me until I decided to sell it along with my XF55-200mm, in order to replace both of those lenses with the king of versatility, the Fujinon XF18-135mm.

I have had wonderful years with my Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4. It has taken some of my favorite images. And I am sure it has given great joy to many other fellow X shooters out there.

But now it is time also for this glorious lens to retire.

Because the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 is coming on May 16

As a consequence, the first stores in Japan are starting to mark the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 as discontinued as reported by asobinet.

The Fujinon XF16-50mm will certainly be a fantastic lens. We leaked the images, we reported about the internal zoom, it will be sharper than the XF18-55mm, weather sealed and what not. But the XF18-55mm will always have a special place in the hearts of many as one of the best kit lenses ever made by any company.

Fujifilm X-T50 and XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 to be Announced on May 16

Not only the Fujifilm GFX100SII.

In fact, according to our trusted sources, Fujifilm will announce also the Fujifilm X-T50 and the new kit lens, the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8, at the X Summit on May 16.

Fujifilm Wins at RedDot and TIPA Awards 2024

Fujifilm wins awards.

I love particularly one category this time: “best Polaroid camera”, won by…. the Polaroid I-2. Must have been very though for Polaroid to win that one!

TIPA CAMERA AWARDS

TIPA LENS AWARDS:

RedDot AWARDS

Fujifilm XApp Adds Support for RAW Image Transfer and More

The Fujifilm XApp just got a major update, which includes a much requested feature: RAW image transfer.

  1. Support RAW image transfer. *1
  2. Support image listing & transferring while the camera is OFF. *2
  3. Support selecting all images by date.
  4. Support start photography directly from Connect screen.
  5. PRIVACY POLICY updated.
    Compatible model for each function (as of Apr. 11)
    *1: X-H2S/GFX100II
    *2: GFX100II
    Other models will be supported in due course.

You can download the lastest Fujifilm X App for iOS here and for Android here.

BREAKING: Fujifilm X-T50 – This is the Sensor (Surprised?) and it Will Have IBIS

 

Ready for a fun rumor journey?

Then let’s start with the Fujifilm X-T50, which will have:

  • IBIS
  • 40 Megapixel X-Trans V sensor

Guys, this is just the very beginning. Because I am working on a lot more. And I am working on A LOT of stuff that goes way beyond the near future. You will want to know about it as soon as it goes online, so definitely follow us.

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Fujifilm X-T50 First Image Leaked (Sort Of)

On the Chinese Weibo platform the first image of the Fujifilm X-T30II successor has leaked.

We know since a over a month now that it will be called Fujifilm X-T50, and I guess that, if this image is legit, then this kind of confirms our rumor.

via Weibo 独立摄影师联合会

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New Firmware for Fringer EF-FX Pro III, EF-FX Pro II and EF-FX II

New firmware (v2.60) is released for Fringer EF-FX Pro III, EF-FX Pro II and EF-FX II.

Main improvements include:

    1. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
      1) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      2) Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
      3) Canon EF 24mm f/ 2.8 IS USM
      4) Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM
      5) Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO
      6) Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/ 2.8 PRO FX
      7) Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF MACRO
    2. Fixed PDAF issues for some lenses of the following models: Lens didn’t get recognized by the adapter due to different lens version.
      1) Tokina opera 50mm f/1.4 FF

You can download the firmware file and release notes at Fringer here.

List of Smart Adapters

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Fujifilm X Summit on May 16: What is Coming and What Not, What is Rumored and What We Hope For

 

So Fujifilm has announced the Fujifilm X summit for May 16.

We reported about it earlier today and in that article I also said that our sources told us the Fujifilm GFX100SII will be announced on that day.

Now the question came up if that’s the only gear Fujifilm will announce. So let me try to give you an answer.

First things first: so far I have only been told about the Fujifilm GFX100SII coming mid May.

However, we also know Fujifilm has other gear in the pipeline for the first half of 2024:

The questions are:

  • will Fujifilm announce it all together?
  • does Fujifilm prefer to give the GFX100SII a dedicated launch day, and make a separate announcement for the X-T50 and the new kit lens?
  • did I share a wrong rumor?

Well… don’t worry. We don’t share wrong rumors here. Everything will happen as we tell you it will.

But I will contact our sources and see what they have to say about it. And as soon as I can I will share an update here on FujiRumors.

And beyond that?

Well, the only gear Fujifilm has pre-announced, is the Fujinon GF500mmF5.6, but that one is listed on the official G mount roadmap as coming sometimes in 2024. So it could be on May 16, but also later on.

What’s not coming is definitely the Fujifilm X-Pro4 and also no Fujifilm GFX100R.

Hopes?

Well, I am growing increasingly frustrated by the lack of a new X mount roadmap. I keep asking for a new one since years and Fujifilm keeps ignoring our wishes. So at this point I have no expectations anymore.

Anyway… answers will come. Some of them on May 16, but many other answers will come well before that.

Stay tuned on FujiRumors ;).

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Fujifilm X Summit Officially Announced for May 16

If you follow FujiRumors, then this won’t really come as a surprise.

In fact, a source told us that Fujifilm would announce the Fujifilm GFX100SII around mid May. Well, we now have the date. It will happen on:

  • May 16 at 1AM New York Time
  • May 16 at 7 AM Berlin
  • May 15 at 10 PM San Francisco Time

Of course we will cover the event live here on FujiRumors. So stay tuned.

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Huge Deals on XF/GF Lenses: Save $500 on Fujinon GF 20-35mmF4, Save $200 on XF50-140mmF2.8 and Much More

There are new Fujinon lens deals, which include rebates on gear that has never been discounted before and other gear at the highest discount ever offered. Full list below.

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