Documenting the War in Ukraine with Fujifilm X and GFX Gear

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Eric Bouvet

Fujifilm X Photographer Eric Bouvet is also a war photographer who has ben to Ukraine already a few times, for example to photograph the “Heroes from Maidan” and to other war zones such as in Iraq here.

Now he is back in Kyiv to document the war unfolding in Ukraine.

So, if you want to see what is happening in Ukraine also through the eyes of Eric Bouvet with his Fujifilm GFX, make sure to follow him on Instagram here.

Ron Haviv

Also on the field with his Fujifilm X-T4 is Ron Haviv.

Over at his instagram here he is sharing powerful, touching and dramatic images that show who really loses in wars: the civil and innocent people, who just want to live their lives in peace.

Be aware that these are strong images coming from a war zone.

I guess at this point I should say something about the fact that people use X and even GFX gear to photograph the war proving that you can well do documentary style photojournalism with Fujifilm gear (even though many on forums and youtube say that’s impossible), but I am not in the mood for any further comment on that.

All that matters is that there are some incredibly courageous photographers are out there, documenting what is happening, no matter which gear they use. Because what we need these days is more information, not less.

 

Sieh dir diesen Beitrag auf Instagram an

 

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Ron Haviv (@ronhaviv_vii)

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Sigma 18-50mm f/2 DC DN Mirrorless APS-C Lens Patent Found

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A new patent for the Sigma 18-50mm f/2 DC DN APS-C lens has been found, basically a faster version of the current Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN which will come for Fujifilm X mount in December 2022.

Asobinet, who spotted the patent, says [google translated]:

Looking at the lens configuration, it is very similar to the 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN (not 100% match). Perhaps F2 zoom was one of the options during the examination stage of practical use lenses. However, now that F2.8 zoom has appeared, it seems unlikely that F2 zoom will see the light of day.

I love the size (and price) of the current Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, but an f/2 version would be a nice addition too.

Summary

  • [Public number] P2022038820
  • [Name of invention] Large aperture zoom lens
  • [Dapplication date] 2020-08-27
  • [Applicant] [Identification number] 000131326
    [Name or name] Sigma Corporation
  • [Issue] We provide a small large aperture zoom lens that is suitable for digital cameras and video lenses, with good aberrations and can be used for quick focus operation.
  • [0015] This invention is based on a positive lead zoom lens for the above challenges, suitable for digital cameras and video lenses, with good aberrations, and quick focus movement, small large apertures. The purpose is to provide a lens.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 18.50-48.50
  • F value: 1.94-2.10
  • Angle of view: 77.86-31.58
  • Statue height: 14.20
  • Total length: 115.36-137.89

Sigma X Mount Lenses

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DPRTV: Sigma X Mount Lenses, Better than Fujifilm Primes?

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When Sigma launched their new Fujifilm X mount trinity, we had a huge live blog here on FujiRumors, where we could see that these are very fine lenses.

Down below a summary in case you are in a hurry and can’t watch the video right now (plus a few personal notes).

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New Firmware for Fringer EF-GFX, EF-FX and NF-FX Smart AF Adapters Released

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Fringer has released firmware updates for several of their Fringer AF adapters.

Down below you can find the full details and download links.

Fringer adapters can be ordered at B&H Photo, AmazonUS and Adorama.

Fringer Adapter Firmware

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