“With immense focus and unparalleled features, #Samyangoptics will introduce the latest product. Stay tuned“
According to Mirrorlessrumors it will be a 100mm Macro Lens, available for all mirrorless system cameras, including Fuji X. [UPDATE: a source told me it will be F2.8]
At the moment, Fujifilm is offering one Macro lens, the XF60mmF2.4 (discounted until March 31 at BHphoto (Best Price),AmazonUS and Adorama). In future (2016) Fujifilm will launch the XF 120mmF2.8 1:1 Macro. It should have OIS, focus limiter and probably be weather sealed.
Every now and then, we can find some great deals on Fuji X gear also in Europe. And this time the super-deal comes from Netherlands, where you can buy the Fujifilm X-PRO1 + 18mm + 27mm + Leather Case for €899 (FYI, the X-PRO1 body alone costs €650 at AmazonDE).
Always at kamera-express here, there is a nice deal also on the X-E1, which comes with the XF 18-55 kit lens + XC50-230 for just €699. Also AmazonDE is offering this double zoom deal, but for €714.
UK: There are some X-deals running in UK too, which will expire on March 31. Check them out here.
ITALY: Great deals (expiring also on the 31th of March) in Italy. Check them out here.
FRANCE: X-deals running until March 31. Check them out here.
GERMANY: €50 Cashback on the X30 until March 31 here.
US-X-DEALS end on 28/31th of March (the deals were supposed to end today, but BHphoto lists some items available with discount until March 31)
Best price at BHphoto + they also offer 4% reward. AmazonUS matches some of them:
[UPDATE: The Iridient Developer 3.0.1 update is now available! A Fujifilm specific fix is included for Extreme Highlight Recovery with X-trans cameras when using DR200% and DR400% modes. Also includes some improvements to the new v3 Luminance noise reduction methods and v3 Color noise reduction can now also be applied prior to monochrome conversion which can lower overall noise levels for monochrome, particularly when using some monochrome conversion methods such as the RGB mixers. Iridient Developer 3.0.1 can now be downloaded here: http://iridientdigital.com/products/iridientdeveloper_download.html]
Brian has just posted improved Fujifilm X-Trans film style presets for Iridient Developer 3. These latest versions include improved results particularly at the extreme (dark shadows, bright highlights) ends of the tonal range. With the Vivid preset in particular dark shadows should be much improved and all color styles should show better results in bright highlight gradations and color saturation. The monochrome presets remain the same as in the previous versions.
The presets are now available also for the compact X-Trans models as well (XQ2, X30, XQ1 and X20).
The downloads include a ReadMe text file with detailed instructions on installation and use.
Keep up voting and sharing your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:
1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photostream. You can vote & comment the images there.
Fujifilm X100T video review at AllAboutTheGear youtube /
X100T: Fuji X100s vs Fuji X100T (Almost) at alexanderleaman / X100T review at steves-digicams / X100S: Two Steps to Make the X100s the Best Street Camera at effeleven / How the Fuji X100 Series Changed My Photography at wexphotograhic /
Fujifilm X-T1 + Graphite X-T1
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Bigheadtaco with A Fuji Guy: Fujifillm X-T1 with XF 16-55mm vs X-E2 with XF 18-55mm at bigheadtaco’s youtube
X-Transformed? Fujifilm X30 Review at dpreview / XQ2 review at photographyblog / X-E2 + 23mm Full Moon Madness at henrysmithscottage / X-E2 review at weeattogether / X30 makes it into The Top Three Super Slim Cameras at BestBuy / The aftermath of Cyclone Pam on Tanna Island, Vanuatu through the lens if fujifilm (X-E1) at tomrichardsphotography / Light and Color with the Fuji X-Pro1 at shootlighter /
lenses
X-mount lenses
Snow Sleet or Rain – No Problem Fujifilm X-T1 and XF16-55 at brandonremler / Fujinon XF16-55mm F2.8 LM R WR- a working dog worth the money at thistonybridge / Choosing between the Fuji 16-55mm, 18-135mm and 18-55mm at aboutphotography-tomgrill / Fujifilm XF 16-55mm Lens Review at gieseyproductions /Portrait series shot on the Fuji X-T1 with XF 23mm, 56mm and 50-140mm at jonasjacobsson / Fujinon XF 35mm F1.4 R Review at musicphotographer / Fujinon XF 10-24 f4 review at wimarys / Love is the Fuji 35mm 1.4 at richardwoodphotographer / Street Photography PRIME TIME in NEW YORK with the XF 23mm 1.4 at bjornmoerman / Fuji 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 Initial Impressions at photographylife / 18-135 review at slrgear / Fuji 18-135mm WR Lens Review: A very good all-in-one, weather-sealed option for the X-T1 at imaging-resource /
RAW-conversion
Capture one released version 8.2 has been released with Fujifilm X-A2 support. Check it out it here. / post-processing fuji X-trans files in the apple photos beta at tjfelicianophoto / Photo Ninja 1.2.4 review at wimarys / Iridient Developer Fujifilm X-Trans Presets at wimarys /
Björn: I am owning an X-E1 and have designed a custom grip via Shapeways which is a bit more affordable than the one offered by Fuji and meets my taste in terms of ergonomics more accurately because it makes the cam feel a little bit more like a DSLR. You can take a look at it here!
Our 10 Favourite Fujifilm X100T Accessories at mirrorlessons / First Impression: Lensmate Fujifilm X100T Thumbrest at rivalsvs / Lee Filters on my Fujifilm X100T at darcymoore / Problems using LEE filters on Fuji lenses at finn-b / Fujifilm Extension Tubes for the X Series at brandonremler / New X-E2 and X-E1 half case at Nucis Leather /
a bit of everything – X-PRO2 Babblings & Film Simulation VELVIA
The World of Film Simulation episode #3 VELVIA at fujifilmXworld /
Babblings About Fuji X-Pro2 at olafphotoblog / Chris Weston CP+ 2015 stage talkshow on youtube / What does a pro look for in a photoshoot at jccrafford / Street Photography with the X series at fujilove & Panorama Photography Meets the Fuji X Series at fujilove / 8 tricks to dominate the visual power in your photos at the Spanish site fuji-Xperience (translation) / Interview With… Kevin Mullins at X100C / Luna: “I think. X-Pro1 brass edition is very cool. Painted of Gundam Marker Gold color. Flickr” / Aurora, Fuji, Sony and Fish-Eye at miksmedia / The Death of Kaizen? A Change in Fujifilm’s Update Strategy at henrysmithscottage / The Best Mirrorless Cameras According to 30 Expert Photography Bloggers at mirrorlessons /
“The X100T is an excellent photographic tool that’s engaging to use and capable of beautiful images. Its autofocus is starting to show its age, and its unusual X-Trans sensor’s benefits are hard to discern in an era of 24 and 28MP rivals. But there’s currently nothing to touch it in terms of the size/price/image quality balance it offers and the style with which it does so.”
100% Fair Trade X-shirts just launched. 100% of the profits will go to charity. You can get the X-shirts here in USA and here in Europe & CO.
