CP+ Images: Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 Tilt Shift and GF/XF Roadmap Lenses, Tamron 11-20mmF2.8, Voigtländer 35mmF0.9 and 27mmF2

Fujifilm Digesting 2022

CP+ started today.

Fujifilm has not announced anything, but I guess we still have to digest all the stuff they launched last year, which was:

It’s fair to give Fujifilm a little break, given how busy they were in 2022.

Fujifilm 2023 Teasers

GFX SYSTEM

What Fujifilm did for CP+, is to tease upcoming products for 2023.

They showcase a mock-up of the upcoming Fujinon GF30mm f/5.6 Tilt Shift lens, but not of the Fujinon GF110mmF5.6 Tilt Shift, which, according to the statements Fujifilm managers did during the September X summit, should also come in 2023.

They also show a silhouette of the Fujinon GF55mm f/1.7, which personally is the lens I am looking forward the most. We already shared hands-on images of the GF55mmF1.7 here.

X SYSTEM

For the X system, we get a silhouette of the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5.

The Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 became part of the Fujifilm X mount roadmap and during the X summit in May 2022.

Fujifilm did share technical sketches of the lens in May already, and we used them to compare the size of the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 to other wide angle lenses such as the Fujinon XF14mmF2.8, the Zeiss Touit 12mmF2.8 and the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 (but the Laowa has no autofocus.

Third Party Lenses

But if Fujifilm did not launch anything at CP+, to make the beginning of 2023 interesting for Fujifilm shooters are third party lens manufacturers.

We have the lovely Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8, a couple of new Voigtländer lenses, the Samyang 75mm f/1.8 as well as Sigma 23mm f/1.4 coming soon and even a couple of new AF Yongnuo lenses.

Some of those lenses are at display at the CP+ in Japan right now and you can find the images below in this article.

I will share all images in this article and below you can find the link to the sources.

& More

Not only autofocus lenses. Also the recently announced Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF is displayed at CP+,.

Gallery

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These Fujifilm X/GFX Deals Might Trigger Your GAS (as They did for Me)

Maybe you should stop reading this article now.

Because if you continue, your bank account might be in danger, as the latest Fujifilm X and GFX deals might trigger your GAS.

Trust me, I talk out of experience, as I myself did yield to the temptation of the latest offers and enriched my Fujifilm arsenal with a lovely Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR.

I love the lens already. Now I just need to stay strong a few more weeks and don’t yield to other temptations (this one above all others).

USA DEALS

Official Fujifilm Deals

Price Drops

X Camera Deals

GFX Deals

Best of Kickstarter

Camera Sling by Clever Supply Co.

Clever Supply Co., already known for its camera straps, has now launched their first camera bag on kickstarter. As usual, it comes with a kickstarter backers discount.

You can read all the details and see a short video introduction to the Camera Sling at this kickstarter page here.

Power Junkie V2

Blind Spot Gear has launched Power Junkie V2 on Kickstarter, which allows you to power also your Fujifilm cameras using the Sony NP-F batteries. This is definitely something interesting for filmmakers.

Down below a quick video demo on how it works and for all the details check out this dedicated kickstarter page here.

SnapPack Anti-Theft Travel/Commute Bags

Check out the SnapPack Anti-Theft Travel/Commute Bags on Kickstarter here.

Spinn

The new Spinn CP is now available on Kickstarter (Click here). It’s a different way to carry your camera and an update to their previous CP version. It now comes with two different base plates and a adjustable comfort strap made in five colours. From recycled raw materials.

Europe Deals

Down below are all the deals listed by country. I will include GER, UK and ITA, but it runs also in many other European countries.

At the bottom you’ll also find the links to the pages where you can submit your cashback claim.

EU X DEALS

EU GFX DEALS

Claim Your Money Back

miXed Deals and Fujifilm Officially Recommended Accessories

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When my Old XF23mmF1.4 Beat Sony Full Frame and other Wonderful Moments (but now Welcome my New XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR)

It’s Here

It’s never easy to let go gear you used and loved a lot. Gear like my good old Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R for example.

But now the time has come.

I’ve just received the new Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR and I’ve explained the reason why I bought it here already.

The Magic of Making Money by Buying Gear ;)

I bought the lens at Amazon IT here, as they had a better price than my local store and are also qualified for the Fujifilm cashback.

Convincing my wife of this investment went like this:

  1. I don’t need to pay for the lens, because I am paying it with the money I made from the X-T4 sale
  2. there is a sweet deal on the new XF23mmF1.4
  3. by buying the new XF23mmF1.4 I can get rid of the old XF23mm and make even more money
  4. I’ve booked a table for 2 for dinner at a fancy restaurant tomorrow. Yes, only for 2! It will be our first dinner without our son after 2+ years. Grandma is informed, she will watch after our son

This tells us one thing: photography is definitely an expensive hobby when you build up your system, but it gets much cheaper once you can fund new gear by selling old one.

Remember the Good

But I don’t let go my good old Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 with a light heart, as I had many great moments with it. Let me name a few “episodes”.

Beating Sony ;)

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Fujifilm X-T4 ES Extended Spectrum Infrared Camera Removed and “Discontinued”

Just yesterday we reported how B&H Photo was listing the Fujifilm X-T4 ES extended spectrum infrared camera on their website with expected shipping in 2-4 weeks (see article here).

But apparently something went wrong at B&H, as some fellow X shooters have sent me the following notice of BHphoto:

You are receiving this message because you asked to be notified when this item becomes available. We regret to inform you that this item has unfortunately been discontinued. Please check back on our website for similar or possible replacement items. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Given that Fujifilm has already launched IR versions of their X-T cameras (the Fujifilm X-T1 IR), an infrared X-T4 version would definitely be a plausible option.

So either the Fujifilm X-T4 ES infrared camera is indeed coming soon and B&H just put the page up a bit too early, or it is not coming at all and B&H just made an error.

X Camera Deals

The Latest

Fujifilm X-T4 ES Extended Spectrum Infrared Camera Available Now

You can now purchase the Fujifilm X-T4 ES extended spectrum infrared camera at BHphoto here (shipping in 2-4 weeks).

A nice way to breath in new life into a model that has now been replaced by the Fujifilm X-T5.

The regular Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys also a nice rebate currently.

X Camera Deals

The Latest

Latest Fujinon XF Lens Deals Make Many Fujifilm X Shooters Happy (Me Included)

The latest round of Fujifilm XF lens deals includes significant rebates on some of Fujifilm’s best lenses.

For now the deals are in USA only, but don’t despair, fellow European X shooters. We will get the same deals very soon also in Europe, as we reported here. And I have plans to snap this lens myself.

Official Fujifilm Deals

Price Drops

X Camera Deals

GFX Deals

Best of Kickstarter

Camera Sling by Clever Supply Co.

Clever Supply Co., already known for its camera straps, has now launched their first camera bag on kickstarter. As usual, it comes with a kickstarter backers discount.

You can read all the details and see a short video introduction to the Camera Sling at this kickstarter page here.

Power Junkie V2

Blind Spot Gear has launched Power Junkie V2 on Kickstarter, which allows you to power also your Fujifilm cameras using the Sony NP-F batteries. This is definitely something interesting for filmmakers.

Down below a quick video demo on how it works and for all the details check out this dedicated kickstarter page here.

SnapPack Anti-Theft Travel/Commute Bags

Check out the SnapPack Anti-Theft Travel/Commute Bags on Kickstarter here.

Spinn

The new Spinn CP is now available on Kickstarter (Click here). It’s a different way to carry your camera and an update to their previous CP version. It now comes with two different base plates and a adjustable comfort strap made in five colours. From recycled raw materials.

Software & More

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How 3 Dollar Saved my Fujifilm X-T5 and Re-Discovering Classic Negative in Vietnam

$3 that Saved my X-T5

If it wasn’t for this ultra cheap accessory, my first travel with my new Fujifilm X-T5 could have been ruined (from a photographic point of view).

Here is what happened.

Destination: visiting my wife’s family in Hanoi, Vietnam, during Christmas Holidays.

While waiting for our bags at the Hanoi airport (after a humble 25 hours travel in the cheapest economy class seats), I took out my X-T5 and started to take some images. Then I asked my wife to hold the X-T5 while I handle the bags and bring them to the taxi.

Once we were in the taxi, rather exhausted from the long flight, my wife put the X-T5 on her lap. Arrived at her parents home, she totally forgot she had the camera on her legs, opened the door, got out of the car and the X-T5 tumbled down on the street.

  • first thought: luckily I did not travel with the Fujifilm GFX100S
  • second thought: remember there are worst things in life
  • third thought: f***

When we collected the X-T5, we noticed major cracks on the screen.

But luckily I followed my own advice and did immediately apply a $3 touch sensitive screen protector on my X-T5 when I bought it.

This saved my X-T5 and once back home in Italy, I simply removed the broken screen protector using a dental floss and replaced it with a new one.

The X-T5 itself is still in perfect conditions and works like a champ. It’s a tough beast ;).

Lesson learned: don’t save on the wrong things. If you don’t have a self protecting fully articulating screen, then a screen protector is a must buy.

Re-Discovering Classic Negative

Now to the more pleasing part of the tale ;).

I didn’t get around a lot in Vietnam, as of course our main goal was to spend as much time as possible with her family and friends. So lots of the images I took are casual images capturing our daily life at home. Nothing of huge interest to share on FujiRumors, but for me personally the images that matter most.

But we did manage to squeeze in a 3 day trip to the nearby Ninh Binh province (to visit Tam Coc and Tràng An, where the movie “Kong: Skull Island” was filmed).

I traveled with the Fujifilm X-T5, the XF23mmF1.4 and my favorite travel zoom, the XF 18-135mmF3.5-5-6.

And I did put a little “challenge” on me: exit out of my film simulation “comfort zone” (mainly Classic Chrome and Astia) and try to use film simulations I haven’t used in a while.

This time around, I mostly used Classic Negative, mainly for street photography and cityscape, but also for some landscape images.

And I must say I really love the results and as a consequence I started to use it more often also once I got back home in Italy.

The lesson learned?

Well, I guess we all have film simulations we particularly love. And maybe in the past we used some film simulations that did not convince us and as a consequence started to ignore them.

But my tip would be to give that hardy used film simulation another try. You might find out you love it more than you initially thought.

Fujifilm Financial Results for Q3 FY2022: Imaging Division 80.8% YOY Operating Income Increase (24.4% YOY Revenue Increase)

Fujifilm has published its financial result for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year 2022.

We remind you that the fiscal year in Japan ends on March 31. That’s why Fujifilm now launched massive lens deals to push the sales numbers before the final yearly report.

These are the results for the imaging division:

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Fujifilm X/GFX Deals – Save up to $800

Instax Wide Printer

Save 20% on the Fujifilm Instax Link Wide Printer. As far as I can see only BHphoto offers also a free wide film pack on top of it (worth another 20 bucks).

Fujifilm X/GFX Deals

GFX Deals

X Series Deals

At the time of this post, AmazonUS here and BHphoto here are offering the Fujinon GF50mm f/3.5 with a 30% rebate. At BHphoto here, you also get a free UV filter on top of it. This is not an official deal, so no idea how long it will remain available.

Best on Kickstarter

Power Junkie V2

Blind Spot Gear has launched Power Junkie V2 on Kickstarter, which allows you to power also your Fujifilm cameras using the Sony NP-F batteries. This is definitely something interesting for filmmakers.

For all the details check out this dedicated kickstarter page here.

SnapPack Anti-Theft Travel/Commute Bags

Check out the SnapPack Anti-Theft Travel/Commute Bags on Kickstarter here.

Spinn

The new Spinn CP is now available on Kickstarter (Click here). It’s a different way to carry your camera and an update to their previous CP version. It now comes with two different base plates and a adjustable comfort strap made in five colours. From recycled raw materials.

Heipi Tripod

After an extremely successful campaign at Kickstarter, the much praised Heipo Travel Tripod has now moved on Indiegogo and is keeping raising money there.

Feiyu

The well known company Feiyu launched the world’s first 4-in-1 Gimbal on Kickstarter (Click here to read all details and preorder it). As usual it comes with kickstarter launch discount.

DxO Deal

Anyone who downloads the free trial of DxO Pure RAW2 before February 12 (at this page) will receive a 30$ coupon towards the cost of purchasing DxO PureRAW2. The coupon is then valid for 30 days.

So, try for free and if you like it get it with $30 discount here.

Capture One eBooks

This is the lowest price ever offered by Alex on his Capture One eBooks. Here are all the details:

Use code “FUJIRUMORS” to get an additional 10% OFF on top of all the discounts!

miXed Deals

Sigma X Mount Deals

Deals by Category

Brand Related Deals

All Fujifilm Deals

Used Fujifilm Gear at B&H Photo

Used Fujifilm Gear at Other Stores

Officially Recommended Cards by Fujifilm

CFexpress Type B Cards

Out of all the CFexpress cards mentioned above, these are the cards without any compromise in performance at all:

For more details check out this article.

UHS-II SD Cards

Power Banks officially recommended by Fujifilm