[UPDATE] Fujifilm patents new 35mm f/1.4 :: Is this the rumored 35mm f/1.4 MKII (coming early 2015 – Anonymous Source)

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Fuji X100S deal: at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama and Pictureline
Fuji X-E2 deal: at AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama and Pictureline

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THE RUMOR

As you know, in early June I told you about an updated 35mm f/1.4. It has become quiet around this rumor, so that I thought that Fuji has dropped original plans. But now an anonymous source told me that the 35mmMKII could be announced early 2015.

THE PATENT
[UDPATE: As JoHo said in the comments: The US patent is a (presumably just translated) version of a patent that has been filed in December 2011 in Japan (see priority date). So it is unlikely that it refers to a new design.]

ORIGINAL POST: And this could be another hint: here is a patent (click here) showing a new 35mm f/1.4 lens. So there were/are definitely plans to upgrade it. Early rumors said that the upgrade would basically be just about a faster AF speed (and not weather sealing).

But be careful: a rumor + a patent are still not a fact! So take it with the usual grain of salt for now. Especially since at photokina a manager said that the 35 ver.2 could eventually come after they have released all the other lenses…. but I remember managers denying an update to the X100 just a few months before the X100S was announced, so who knows…

Don’t worry, I’ll do my homeworks and hopefully be able to update you soon with something more reliable.

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DEAL WARS: different Fujifilm X100S / X-E2 bundles available :: Here is the Overview!

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The regular $200 price drop is not enough. Some stores are trying to make the original deal on the Fujifilm X100S/X-E2 even more attractive, and added some accessories to the already great offer:

X100S Bundles Overview

BHphoto ($1,099 + 4% reward): silver + black Fujifilm X100S + SanDisk 32GB Ultra UHS-I SDHC Memory Card (Class 10) + Lowepro Adventura Ultra Zoom 100 Shoulder Bag for Ultra zoom Cameras. NOTE: 4% reward only on the silver version.

AmazonUS (via third party – limited number available) PRICE $1,089: silver Fujifilm X100S + 0.43X Wide Angle Lens + 2.2X Telephoto Lens + 3 Piece Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) + 32GB SD Card + High Speed Memory Card Reader + Extended Life Replacement Battery + AC/DC Rapid Home & Travel Charger + Table Top Tripod + LCD Screen Protectors + Cleaning Kit + Microfiber Cleaning Cloth + Mini HDMI Cable + Full Size Tripod + Carrying Case

Adorama ($1,098 + 4% reward while supplies last) : Fujifilm X100S + Multi-Card Reader + 32GB Class 10 Memory Card + Case + Spare Battery + Memory Card Holder + Mini Tabletop Tripod

No bundle, but best price on the camera at DigitalRev ($979).

Fujifilm X-E2 with XF 18-55 Bundles Overview

BHphoto ($1,099 + 4% reward): Fujifilm X-E2 + XF 18-55 +  SanDisk 32GB Extreme UHS-I Speed Class 3 SDHC Memory Card (Class 10) + Watson NP-W126 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.4V, 1120mAh)

Adorama ($1,099): Fujifilm X-E2 + XF 18-55 + Spare NP-W126 Battery + 32GB Class 10 SDHC Card + Slinger camera Bag + Cleaning Kit + Mini HDMI Cable 6-FT + 58mm UV Filter + Sandisk 16GB Memory Vault

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X100S deal just started: $1,099 for the black version (ends NOV15)! DigitalRev sells it for $979!

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UPDATE: Deal availabe also at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama .

Pictureline is the first store offering the $200 discount on the Fujifilm X100S. The offer ends November 15.

However, the price at DigitalRev remains unmatched! They sell the X100S for $979. I remind you that DigitalRev includes 1 year warrantey, free shipping, and they will cover all the duty and taxes. So $979 is the final price of the X100S (I’ve asked Digitalrev and they confirmed it).

You can get the X-E2 + 18-55 for just $1099 at AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama and Pictureline.

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SAVE NOW! Fujifilm X-E2 with kit lens for $1,099 + X100S deals coming tomorrow (OCT05) with $200 savings

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X-E2 deal NOW

It’s the inevitable price drop!

The Fujifilm X-T1 is almost monopolizing Fuji’s MILC sales, and that is probably why Fujifilm decided to offer the X-E2 + 18-55 for just $1099! So you can grab the discounted Fujifilm X-E2 at AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama and Pictureline.

X100S deal TOMORROW

And, with the arrival of the Fujifilm X100T, comes also the expected price drop on the X100S. Starting from tomorrow you’ll save $200 on it. Check it out tomorrow at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama.

SUPPORT

If there is a deal you want to grab, feel free to do it using one of the shoplinks posted here. There won’t be extra costs on your X-E2/X100S, but a small comission is valued back to FR and will allow me to keep this blog open and updated with fresh rumors&news 365 days a year… so thanks a lot to those who decide to support FR.

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