Fujifilm XF 50mmF1.0 vs Fujifilm 56mmF1.2 Portrait Session Comparion

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John Branch has published a video, where he compares the brand new Fujinon XF50mm f/1.0 with the much loved Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2.

Down below are his findings, but keep in mind: the video was filmed BEFORE the important XF50mmF1.0 firmware update.

  • XF50mmf/1.0 has faster autofocus
  • he prefers to be very light during his wedding shoots using very small lenses (he uses the Fujicron f/2 lenses a lot), and the XF50mmF1.0 is a bit too heavy
  • he prefers the 50mm focal length over the 56mm
  • XF50mmF1.0 has more contrast and is way sharper than the 56mm

Especially considering the current huge deal on XF56mmF1.2 lenses, the 56mmF1.2 is great value for money (a lens I own and love). But from all I could see so far, if you do not mind the extra weight and size, the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 is the way to go.

Fujifilm really put magic into that lens, a magic best described by Jonas Rask here, when he says:

My all time favorite lens from Fujifilm is the XF35mm f/1.4R – In my eyes it’s the perfect lens. There have been many wordings about that lens, and one thing that keeps on popping up in discussions is that it has a certain something that no-one seem to able to define. It always end up being labeled as “magic” which is silly.

The reason for its look is found in the optical design, a design that Fujinon decided to continue into the XF50mm f/1R WR. And that makes the images coming from this lens extremely appealing to those who like the look of the XF35mm f/1.4.

The images coming from XF50mm f/1 R WR has those exact same undefinable traits that makes me love my XF35mm f/1.4 so much. The sharpness that is sharp, yet not overly sharp. A flattering kind of sharpness that seems more rounded, organic and less digital/clinical. A bokeh rendering that is soft, delicious and very calming to the eye, and a color reproduction that gives a very lovely depth to especially warm color tones.

In other words, the XF50mm F/1 R WR is the portrait lens version of the XF35mm f/1.4 R!

Fujifilm has crafted a massive winner, and initial sales figures seems to confirm it!

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Fujifilm X-S10: Fuji’s First APS-C Mid-Range MILC camera With IBIS

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When we first published that Fujifilm would launch a new mid-range camera called Fujifilm X-S10, many of you thought this could be the successor to the forgotten Fujifilm X-S1.

But it’s not!

The Fujifilm X-S10 will be an APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

It will be a “mid-range” camera, hence be placed into the X-T30 and X-E3 segment. This means it won’t be crazy-cheap like a X-T200, but also not as expensive as the Fujifilm X-T4.

And most interesting, the Fujifilm X-S10 will be Fujifilm’s first camera in that mid-range segment to feature IBIS, a privilege until now reserved only to the high-end Fujifilm X-T4 and Fujifilm X-H1.

I hope this dissipates some of the confusion I was perceiving about it. :)

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Happy Birthday: Fujifilm X Series Turns 10 Years Old and WIN a Limited Edition 10th Anniversary X100V

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10 years ago, at Phtokina in September 2010, Fujifilm announced the development of the first Fujifilm X series camera, the original Fujifilm X100.

That day marked the start of the Fujifilm X series.

In order to properly celebrate this day, Fujifilm launched a giveaway that gives you the opportunity to win a limited edition Fujifilm X100V.

How to enter the contest is described at the dedicated Fujifilm X100 10th anniversary page (click “Enter Now” and then click on the drop down menu to see the countries that participate).

You’ll also find a shot video, where Fujifilm managers Takashi Ueno and Fuji X photographers like Kevin Mullins talk about the original X100 and its successors.

Down below you can read what the manager says, plus he makes a strong commitment: “Fujifilm will continue to improve the X100 series over the next 10 years and beyond”

  • 10 years passed quickly
  • Fujifilm made constant advancements in these 10 years
  • X100V is the fifth generation
  • he has special fondness to all X cameras. But the X100T always impressed him most
  • X100T saw for the first time a female designer working the X100 series
  • X100T was a bit more rounded and hence different than its two predecessors (X100 and X100S)
  • X100F saw battery compatibility with other non-X100 X series cameras, which is a big usability improvement
  • X100F battery was bigger than predecessor, more battery life, but size of body remained the same
  • manufacturing skills at Fujifilm have improved
  • X100V is weather resistant if you add a filter on it
  • X100V has an ultra-thin tilt screen
  • as a product, the manager thinks the X100V is the most perfect so far
  • the mangers would like those, who never used an X series camera, to start with an X100 series camera. It’s an all-in-one package that does not require you to drop your previous system and change lenses, accessories, etc.
  • you can enjoy the X series with one single all-in-one camera
  • Fujifilm will continue to improve the X100 series over the next 10 years and beyond
  • “Please enjoy your photography life together with us and the X100 series“

In terms of performance lots lof things have changed for the Fujifilm X series. But was hasn’t changed at all, is that it is and remains Fujifilm’s best looking digital camera of all times, not only according to myself, but according to the majority of FR-readers, as you can see in this survey, where the X100 line clearly wins the X series beauty contest.

With all that said, make sure to check out the dedicated Fujifilm X100 10th anniversary page.

  • Must Read for X100 Lovers – “Don’t Touch that Camera!” the Story About the Inspiration Behind the Fujifilm X100 Series Design

Fujifilm X100V: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

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Fujifilm Fall Savings: The Fujifilm X-T200 is a Steal and Other Great Deals

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Here are the current Fujifilm Fall Savings.

The Fujifilm X-T200 is a steal! But there are also some other sweet deals. Check them out down below.

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

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UPDATE: Fujifilm X-H1 / X-T3 Firmware Fixes Video Exposure Stepping

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UPDATE: Fixed also on Fujifilm X-T3, according to more reports

Oh, I remember it all to well.

I was on a 2 weeks holiday with my wife in the South of Italy, when Fujifilm released a new firmware update for my Fujifilm X-T4.

Unhappy of the usual “fix of minor bugs” formula, I sacrificed a few hours of my relaxing holiday, and dedicated myself to find out, what had been fixed. Well, I noticed that Fujifilm secretly and quietly fixed the exposure stepping bug in video, and I immediacy told you about it in this article.

Now also 11 other X series cameras received a firmware update, but since I own “only” the X-T1, X-E3 and X-T4 I can’t really check what has been fixed on all cameras.

But luckily I am just a small part of the big FR community, and fellow FR-reader Unnamed for a reason contacted me, telling me that the exposure stepping seems to be fixed now also on his Fujifilm X-H1.

No more exposure stepping in either Auto ISO or Aperture priority. When setting the aperture to Auto, stepping still occurs in 1/3rd stops (which is also still the case with the X-T4).

On my personal X-E3, exposure stepping seems to be still present after the firmware update.

In addition to that, Unnamed for a reason says:

  • The wireless communication is much stronger and the camera can be paired at longer distances – Worked flawlessly standing 1-1.5 meters (3.2-4.9 feet) away from the camera.
  • There are new items in the flash menu. “MASTER SETTING” “CH SETTING”. I am certain these are meant to work in conjunction with the new Nissin rebranded Fujifilm EF-W1 commander unit and Fujifilm EF-60 flash. I attached a Godox XPRO-F and a TT685F unit to the camera, to see if they are compatible with the new functions, but as of now, these slots remain greyed out.

Thanks a lot for your feedback :)

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