Lens roundup

Today’s lens roundup is focused on two third party new entries in the Fujifilm X world, the highly praised Laowa 9mm F2.8 and the brand new Zonlai 22mm F1.8.

Laowa 9mm F2.8: VenusLens (best option for fastest delivery, since they have priority on pre-order shipping), BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Zonlai 22mm F1.8: AmazonUS

Angle of View Comparison

The image at the top shows the angle of view comparison between the following 4 lenses:

• Laowa 9mm
• Fujinon XF10-24 @ 10mm
• Zeiss Touit 12mm
• Fujinon XF18-55 @ 18mm

1 mm of difference between the 10-24 and 9mm might not seem much on paper, but in your images it can make more differences than you think.

Laowa 9mm F2.8

Now some new Laowa 9mm Reviews:

• Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D – Price &. Specs
• dylangoldby – Laowa 9mm F2.8 review
• fstoppers – Laowa 9mm review
• Dylan Goldby Youtube – Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D for Fujifilm X Review
• Venus Lens Laowa Youtube – TImelapse of Hong Kong | Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D by Jeffrey Poon

Previous Laowa 9mm coverage on FujiRumors:

• click here – Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Reviews: “For Landscape Photographers it Could be a Dream Come True”
• click here – Review by Jonas Rask: “This Lens is Pure fun, Fun, FUN!”

Zonlai 22mm F1.8

Last but not least, 10 image comparisons between the Fujinon 23mmF2 and the brand new Zonlai 22mm F1.8.

• x-man – Fujinon 23 2.0 vs. Zonlai 22 1.8

Good Bye Acros

Fujifilm keeps up discontinuing their good old film rolls, and in October 2018 it could be time for the (much loved) Acros 100. At least according to reports at casualphotophile (via petapixel).

Fujifilm usually releases official statements, when they are going to discontinue certain film, but so far nothing appeard at the Fujifilm site.

However, given the trend of the last years, I’d not be surprised if even Acros 100 production will be stopped. Sadly I am afraid that news like these will keep up coming, and more films will have to disappear.

There is one film, though, that seems to florish like never before, Instax.

With the introduction of new firmware (V1.50), Fringer EF-FX smart adapters’ AF-C tracking performance improved on following lenses: EF100-400/3.5-5.6L IS II and EF70-200/2.8L IS II.

Watch this video: (Please switch to 4K mode if possible)

For Fringer EF-FX Pro adapter users, you may visit Fringer’s website to download the new firmware and its release notes to upgrade your adapter.

For Users who pre-ordered EF-FX Pro on 3/20, your adapter has already installed with firmware V1.50. Thus, you don’t need to upgrade it. It has been sent to the international express service agent the day before yesterday and will be shipped to you through expedited service before April 1st. Fringer will let you know the tracking number once it’s available.

via fringer

Fujifilm X-H1 Bug Fix Firmware

Fujifilm just released the previously announced bug fix firmware update for the Fujifilm X-H1.

Fujifilm X-H1 ver. 1.01 – download here

1. In the EF (E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER) setting, the warning of “TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN” could appear in rare cases when the FLICKER REDUCTION setting is ON
2. Switching the CUSTOM setting can make the ISO AUTO setting return back to default when the ISO AUTO setting is changed

This is just the start. As we rumored here, Fujifilm will release a new firmware update for the Fujifilm X-H1 in May. This one will, amongst the others, fix the autofocus issue in video mode at DR400. Read the rumor here.

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Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

*** READ ALSO: Tips for Updating Your Firmware ***

Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS + Gimbal

Mostly, the current conception is: if you use a camera with IBIS on a gimbal, turn IBIS off to get the best results.

We discussed this more in detail in our article, where Panasonic explains us this, and gives more insights on what else is not so good with IBIS.

However, a FR-reader passed me an official Fujifilm slide, that has not been shared anywhere else so far.

According to the official Fujifilm slide, in order to get the best stabilized result, you have to use the Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS combined with a gimbal.

“Combination of IBIS and Stabilizer gives high quality movie. IBIS prevents higher frequency vibration. Stabilizer prevents lower frequency vibration.”

And as FR-reader Christopher noticed, check out the video at 2:20 in this fujifilm-x article. It shows a comparison of the X-H1 mounted on a gimbal with IBIS ON and IBIS OFF, with the IBIS ON version giving even better results. Today’s slide explains more detailed why the results are better.

I thought this info might be useful for those of you guys, who use the Fujifilm X-H1 for videos on a gimbal. According to Fujifilm, you better keep the IBIS turned on to get the best results. I already shared this news in our wonderful Fujifilm X-H User Group.

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Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Fuji Guys Video Shooting Tutorial

Speaking of Video, the Fuji Guys uploaded a video that show the use of Fujifilm X-series cameras (not only X-H1) for Video. Check it out here.