You might remember as back in January I told you how Lensbaby plans to launch a X-mount version of their lenses in spring. Well, now time has come: Lensbaby just announced the Fuji X-mount availability of that their Composer Pro with Sweet 35 ($379), Composer Pro with Sweet 50 ($299), the Circular Fisheye ($299) and the new Velvet 56 ($499).
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image credit: PhilippeVdp: “Just look how sharp the lens markings are”
2 of the samples shared here at the FXF
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FXF Member PhilippeVdp was lucky enough to get his hands on a XF 90mmF2 WR lens during a Fuji event at his local camera store.
Now, he calls himself an amateur photographer (“I’ve just registered myself for a portrait / streetphotography course to learn how to take decent photo“), and when the Fuji Guy asked him if he wanted to test the XF90mmF2, he was a bit nervous:
“I was so nervous in the beginning that I didn’t notice the iso 3200, exposure comp on +1… … but then I relaxed and tried city portraits. […] and after using it for 2 hours or so … I was sold and ordered one“.
He shared his story and three samples over at our New Fuji X Forum, and at the end he said:
“I’m really an amateur […] but if these are the kind of photos I can make with that lens, just wonder what a skilled photographer can do with it!”
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And now repeat with me: “I… don’t… need … this…. lens… must…. resist“!
Beware: to avoid GAS, you should NOT read (and see) Rico’s XF90mm First Look. For the X-T10 First Look click here.
XF 90mmF2 WR:
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro
About the XF90mm release: according to AmazonUS, the XF 90mmF2 WR will be released on July 11. There was a bit of confusion caused by AmazonUK, who said here, that they expected the XF 90mm to be released on June 18th. Well, they corrected it now to July 27… so it’s still a very long wait.
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Posted also Today here: XF 90mmF2 samples & feedback: “If an amateur like me can make these photos with this lens, imagine what a skilled photographer can do!”
X-T10 AF Test
X-photographer Pilar Silvestre took photos of skaters here and bikers here using an X-T10 with the nice new AF features that will come also to X-T1 shooter via firmware update 4.0 probably on June 18 (according to this rumor). via Fujistas
Also, Photographyblog posted their X-T10 review here (gets 5 out of 5 stars).
MUST READ: Rico’s XF90mm First Look / X-T10 First Look click here.
X-T10 Owners Manual
The X-T10 owners manual is available online. Download the English PDF version here. Choose other langauges here.
X-T10 (body + kit): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / Cameraworld / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro
2nd Hand X-T10 available in Thailand (via Japan)
Fluke Laokongkit from Thailand is already selling a second hand X-T10. He said over at facebook that he bought it (with 18-55) from Japan and is now selling it for ฿30,000 ($890). Check it out here and here.
If true, this means that the X-T10 alread started shipping in Japan with the final firmware (featuring the new AF-system)
The expected release in USA and EU is June 18th.
AUSTRALIAN DEAL
Fujifilm Australia just launched a Cashback deal. Save up to $200. Learn more at camerapro.com.au.
EUROPEAN DEALS
UK / GER / FRA / BEL
GER – UK: I already told you of the Cash back deals in Germany (see Fuji’s site) and UK (see Fuji’s site). And now another EU-country joins the X-deals Cash back Club: France!
FRANCE: La Grande Nation residents can now save up to €500 if they purchase 3 lenses and €100 on the X-T1 with 18-135. For more details check Fuji’s official cashback site here.
BELGIUM: Huge Savings are available also in Belgium: Buy Fuji gear at official retailer like PCHstore, and get back up to €700! Deal Details here.
NETHERLANDS: €200 Cashback deals in the Netherlands on selected lenses and bodies. See cameratools.
MALAYSIA DEALS
Hot deal also in Malaysia. Check it out here. Includes deal on X-T10, as you can see here.
USA DEAL
X CAMERA DEALS
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 Black Body (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 Graphite (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
Zeiss TOUIT 32 & 12 Deal
Save $300 on the Zeiss Touit 12mm and save $220 on the Zeiss Touit 32mm at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF LENS DEALS
XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $200): AmazonUS
XF 18-135mm (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18mm (save $229): BHphoto / – (save $218) Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 23mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm (save $160): AmazonUS / BHphoto – (save $150) Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm APD (save $125): AmazonUS
XF 14mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 10-24mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mm (save $101): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18-55mm (save $111):AmazonUS / – (save $100) BHphoto / Adorama
photozone just published their full review and says that you buy Magic for the extra Money. Here an excerpt from their conclusions:
“So is the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD the magician that it is supposed to be ? Well, mostly. I reckon the sample images showed you that the bokeh is mostly as smooth as silk except in really difficult scenes (where most conventional lenses would fail as well).
Now is it worth it? Well, of course, it is! How often can you buy magic for money after all! We’d also favour it over the already great non-APD variant. Therefore highly recommended“”
