Californian Company converting Zeiss Loxia E-mount Lenses to Fuji X Mount – New Source

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Back in spring 2013, Zeiss launched 2 Touit lenses for Fuji X mount, the 32mmF1.8 and 12mmF2.8… and it was a huge fiasco.

Zeiss failed not because their lenses were bad… not at all. It’s just that they were too similar in focal length to existing Fujinon lenses, more expensive, and optically not superior (probably even inferior) to the XF35mmF1.4 and XF14mmF2.8. More at the ultimate Zeiss Touit Vs. Fujinon XF shootout.

Since then, Zeiss added one more Touit lens to the line-up, the 50mmF2.8 1:1 Macro, and that’s it, no more X-mount lenses… and as far as I know, Zeiss has currently no plans to offer new X-mount lenses.

However, according to a new source (so take it with a grain of salt), there is right now a company in California, that is right now converting the E-mount Zeiss Loxia lenses to Fuji X Mount!

The Zeiss Loxia offer currently consists in the following 3 lenses: the 21mmF2.8, the 35mmF2 and the 50mmF2 (specs&price for each lens at BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama)

Could the Loxia X-mount sell well amongst X-shooters? I have my doubts, as we are spoiled by the excellent (and currently also super-discounted) Fujinon glass, so it’s hard to compete with it.

Some third party X-mount lenses, though, have become very popular amongst X-shooters, like the (very affordable) Samyang 12mmF2 (which I own and just can recommend).

I personally do not feel the need of the Loxia glass, but I’m also a friend of the good old saying: the more, the merrier!

Samyang/Rokinon 12mmF2.0: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonDE / AmazonUK / [shoplink 37811 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink] /

Zeiss Touit 50mmF2.8 1:1 Macro: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Zeiss Touit 32mmF1.8: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Zeiss Touit 12mmF2.8: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

XF 35mmF1.4: AmazonUS / BHphoto / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 14mm: AmazonUS / BHphoto / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline

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Nissin i60A for Fuji X now Available for Pre-Order (with Radio Receiver, according to BH & Adorama specs)

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You can now pre-order the Nissin i60A at BHphoto here and Adorama here. It will be available in mid-June.

Reading the specs at BHphoto and Adorama, it seems that Nissin’s Radio TTL System will work also with Fuji X Cameras.

Last month, in their Nissin i60A overview, the site flashhavoc didn’t clearly mention the Fuji X compatibility with Nissin’s radio function, so that many X-shooters thought there will be no radio function support for X-cameras. But they maybe might have made an error, since BH and Adorama clearly mention the Nissin Air 2.4 Radio TTL System. But make up your own mind and check out Nissin’s official (google-translated) i60A press release here.

Nissin i60A product highlights (via BHphoto):

  • Nissin Air 2.4 GHz Radio TTL System
  • Compatible with Fujifilm TTL
  • HSS to 1/8000th (from Adorama)
  • Guide Number: 197′ at ISO 100 and 200mm
  • Zoom Range: 24-200mm (16mm with Panel)
  • LED Video Light; Color LCD Screen
  • Tilts Upward 90°
  • Rotates Left & Right 180°
  • Recycle Time: 0.1-5.5 Seconds
  • Slow, High-Speed, 1st & 2nd Curtain Sync
  • Runs on 4 AA Batteries or External Pack
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The Fujifilm X100T Teardown :: Look Inside the X100T

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iFixit posted its Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide here (PDF version). They rate the dissambling as “difficult” and say it will take you “2 to 4 hours”. Other Teardowns: X-M1 here and X30 here.

Recently lensrentals dissambled the XF55-200 (see it here).

X100T (save $200):  BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline

Fuji X-Pro2 now $200 off :: XF16mmF1.4 now $350 off :: XF56mmAPD now $600 off :: & More – Open Box or Refurbished – LIMITED NUMBER!

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Samyang/Walimex 12mmF2 Blitzangebot at AmazonDE today!

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There will be a Blitzangebot (Gold Box Deal) on the Samyang/Walimex 12mmF2.0 at AmazonDE. The deal starts at 18:15 for regular AmazonDE customers, while Amazon Prime members will get access to the deal already at 17:45.

Open Box or Refurbished USA X-deals: Save up to $600 for a like new item in excellent conditions sold by Top Rated and official Fuji vendor Cameraland with 1 year USA warranty. * Refurbished Item eBay description: An item that has been professionally restored to working order by a manufacturer or manufacturer-approved vendor. This means the product has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications and is in excellent condition.

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