X-T1 + 18-135 kit available for pre-order at camerapro (AUS)

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XF 18-135 pre-orders: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama  EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore  / wexDE AUSTRALIA: camerapro (with X-T1)

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I tell you, I was pretty surprised to see that Fujfilmi initially does not offer the 18-135 bundled with the [shoplink 21553]X-T1[/shoplink].

Apparently Fujifilm expects a high demand for this lens and therefore decided to deliver it first to those who already own an X-T1 (and patiently waited their weather resistant combo to be finally complete). I think the X-T1 with 18-135mm kit will follow as soon as Fujifilm fulfilled pre-orders for the lens only.

So, no kit for now in most parts of the world… but not in Australia!

In fact, Australians can now pre-order also the X-T1+18-135 combo here at camerapro.com.au.

If you buy the X-T1 and 18-135 separately, you’d pay AUD 2,714 (AUD 2,614 now because of the X-T1 sale). Purchase the kit (X-T1+18-135) and pay AUD2,379.

– X-T1 body only: AUD 1,499 ($100 off because of the EOFY sale. Normal price is of AUD1,599)
– X-T1 with 18-135: AUD2,379
– XF 18-135 only: AUD1,115

You can buy the X-T1 bundled also with other Fujinon lenses. See all combinations here at the Australian store camerapro.

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Fuji X-T1: [shopcountry 21553] XF 18-135 pre-orders: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK – AUSTRALIA: camerapro

If the 18-135 is the all-rounder travel lens you’ve waited for, feel free to pre-order it at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama to support FR. You won’t pay a single penny more on your lens, but a small commission is valued back to Fujirumors. Thanks in advance to those who decide to support this blog.

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XF 18-135mm: some more initial impressions

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If the 18-135 is the allrounder travel lens you’ve waited for, feel free to pre-order it at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama to support FR. You won’t pay a single penny more on your lens, but a small comission is valued back to Fujirumors. Thanks in advance to those who decide to support this blog.

XF 18-135 pre-orders: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / – EUROPE: wexUK / wexDE / PCHstore

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

MUST READ: Rico’s First Look here

– Fujinon 18-135mm First Impressions at flixelpix: “The focus is quick and accurate and I was able to quick pick off shots as I walked casually around the city. I opted to shoot at the largest aperture which obviously changes according to focal length. The lens offers an aperture of 1/3.5 at 18mm through to f/5.6 at 135mm and is image stabilised to 5 stops!! […] Will I be adding Fujifilm’s first weather sealed lens to my own kitbag? Definitely, although the versatility of such a focal range means the lens offers more than just outdoor landscape photography. It is a remarkable, versatile lens with fantastic focal range and performance…. the technology is simply stunning.”

– XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS WR Initial Impressions at bencherryphotos: “With this lens attached to a X-T1 I was able to capture a variety of photographs that wouldn’t be possible with any one lens currently in the Fujifilm line up. The other bonus of this lens is that it’s the first weather sealed lens, which came in handy during one extreme downpour. Overall this is a fantastic lens if you’re looking for an extremely versatile lens to always have on your Fuji camera.”

– On the test bench: The New Fuji 18-135mm at lovetheimage: “The OIS (image stabilisation to you and I) does seem to be very effective when shooting handheld – giving you a little extra room for manoeuvre on shutter speed and aperture. This has been really useful lately as even some of the outdoor shoots have been in very low light and dark sky conditions. It hailed so hard at the polo, they all charged off the pitch to take shelter!! You can see the rain drops in the final image (better on the high res file). And of course, being the first ‘Weather Sealed’ lens in the Fuji range – perfect for my outdoor, muddy playground!”

Video: the X-T1 with the 18-135mm WR lens under the rain (youtube video)

XF 18-135: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Fuji X-T1: [shopcountry 21553]

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HOT DEAL (but only 2 left!): $130 price drop on the XF10-24mm at cameraland (ebayUS, 100% positive feedback)

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Top rated ebayUS store (100% positive feedback) is selling the XF10-24 for [shoplink 25305 ebay]$869 here ($130 off) here[/shoplink]. There are only two left at the moment.

Cameraland says: “As one of the largest Fuji dealers in the USA we are happy to offer this great lens at a super price. We had an in store event and this was opened to show some customers and put back in the box. Because of this we are selling it at a large discount. It can pass for new.”

If you are looking for the XF56mm, well, then it’s still mostly out of stock in USA. But there is one available at top rated ebayUS seller [shoplink 25309 ebay]kenmorecamera here[/shoplink] and also at bestbuy here.

XF 18-135 pre-orders: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

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XF 18-135mm: pre-order now also at AmazonUS!

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pre-order here

AmazonUS is the next store that finally has the XF18-135 available for pre-order here. At the time of writing the lens is listed 12th in the overall camera lens ranking.

AmazonUS has set the release to July 30.  BHphoto expects to have them in stock on the 15th of July, while Adorama says “mid July”.

To know more about this lens, check out Rico’s first look here.

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