It can be turned round as you like, but 2015 was not really a super exciting Fuji year.

Sure, we got some gorgeous new lenses (like the 90mm and 16mm), we got the little nice X-T10, but all in all we did not really had many occasions to say “WOW”.

But 2016 will be completely different… and I tell you, you can be sure that I’ll put all my passion/fun/excitement (and a lot of time) into this blog, in order to make your time on FujiRumors the most informative & exciting as possible.

And I have the feeling that in 2016 you will read even more blog posts than the 659 articles published in 2015.

So don’t miss anything and join the Fujirumors community also on Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter.

Ok, now just enjoy this day, and have a healthy & fun 2016.

P.S.: No, I will not improve my English skills in 2016… no time to take lessons.

P.P.S.: I apologize for bad English, Typos, errors and what not in advance. It just happens when you write in trains, busses full of crying teenies, after surgeries followed by high fever (like right now), while backpacking through Indonesia, at lunch break, deep in the night, drunk in bars, while out for a walk in my mountains, during boring teacher staff meetings and more.

P.P.P.S.: For those curious to know what interested FR-readers the most in 2015, here is the list:

Most Read Page: Page 2
Most Read Category: Rumors
Most Read X-pert Corner: First Look: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
Most Read Rumor: LEAKED: First Official Images of the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Most Read Non-Rumor/X-pert corner Post: Fuji Fun Vs. Sony Specs: my 3 days Sony A7rII flirt
Day with most Contacts: May 18 (X-T10 & XF90mm Announcements)
Charity: Over $3,000 raised thanks to your support for Free Education in Cambodia
Most Bought Item: SF Cable Angle Plug Adapter

Starry Eruption – The Milky Way on Top of Mountain Fuji
landscapes with fuji x shared by Mahalarp

TOP FXF THREADS TOC

– Episode 16: Are Optical Viewfinders Really Necessary? :: Reuters Banned RAW :: Fuji Vs. Leica lens & more Top FXF threads & images
– Episode 15: X-Pro2 launch, keep or sell your X-Pro1 :: XF16mm Feedback? :: Is the Fuji X-T1 really water proof & more
– Episode 14: For those of you who don’t trust the X-T1 autofocus :: Another thought on the X-Pro 2 :: Weddings with just primes & more
– Epsiode 13: Medium Format Fuji Poll :: Fuji Fun Trumps Everything else :: Why is this Lens a Stupid One? & more
– Episode 12: Ken Rockwell blasts the X-T10 : My Favorite Photography Quote : X100R Wanted & more
– Epsiode 11: Help me thin my lens collection + X camera wishlist + Portable Solar Charging Solutions + the XF 27mm is Fuji’s best lens & more!
– Episode 10: Convince me not to dump my X stuff : Great X-T1 off camera flash setup : X-T10, Used X-T1 or Keep X-E2 & more
– Episode 9: Is the Panasonic GX8 the X-Pro2 I’ve been waiting for? :: Your least used Fuji features :: GAS Problems & more
– Episode 8: Will Fujifilm Be Seduced By the “Dark” side? :: Save me from my GAS! :: My main issue with FW4 & more
– Episode 7: HELP ME choose my first FUJI X : Your fantasy Fuji X features : 23 vs 27 for Street Photography & more
– Episode 6: 5 Things Fuji is doing Horribly Wrong – Firmware 4.0 Feedback (and bugs?) – Share your Workflow & more
– Episode 5: The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & more
– Episode 4: POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies & more
– Episode 3: Which 3 primes combo is your ideal setup? :: X-PRO2 wishlist :: Be careful with thumb grips :: Sensor dust & more
– Episode 2: CLASH of the FUJIS: X-PRO2 Vs. X-T2 :: X-T1 Vs. X-T10 :: 14mm Vs. 10-24 :: 16mm Vs. 23mm :: 90mm Vs. 56 APD & more
– Episode 1: Why do (some) People Hate Fuji? * Mock-Up X-T10 Vs. Real X-T10 (with XF 35mmF2 WR) * X Lens wishlist & more

Fuji X Rumors

shared by Patrick FR Fujifilm X-T2 rumors

General Discussion

shared by johnortt FStops on the Cropped Sensors Not Accurate?

shared by jobush95 I made a website! …and now I have no idea what I’m doing

shared by fuji270 Fujinon Lenses

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

shared by Patrick FR X-T1 Firmware 4.20 RELEASED

shared by MrPolite Any specific sensor cleaning products to recommend?

shared by rickytj Can’t connect to iOS 9.1

shared by Patrick FR Fuji X-T1 FW4.20 coming December 17

X-PRO1

shared by markmwq Fuji should develop some manual focus lens for X-Pro series

shared by Anthelix Would you buy an X-Pro2 without OVF ?

X-E1/X-E2

shared by bhu What is your X-E3 wish list?

shared by milandro What is the price in the EU? Revamping the X-E2? Any info?

Fuji X Lenses

shared by joerg123 Move from 56mm 1.2 to 60mm 2.4

shared by andrewv8 Fuji 18 f/2: Soft as warm jello – Bad unit?

shared by Virtuoso lens advice on primes

shared by bhu Pancake 12 f4?

shared by Nosegunner 35mm (Equivalent) focal length issues.. 

shared by TrevorBaum Which wide-angle lens?

shared by 2.0 35mm f/2 vs. 23mm f/1.4?

X100S/T

shared by myapes Possible concern over quality.

shared by jkundi Pulling the trigger on X100T but any site of successor?

RAW PROCESSING

shared by Patrick FR Capture One 9 Released

ACCESSORIES

shared by gax57 Fujifilm half leather case

shared by rickytj How many bags do you have? What do you consider when buying a bag?

IMAGES

modern architecture shared by olli

Push the READ MORE button to see more TOP LIKED images

EU DEALS

Good morning my fellow European X-shooters. For a good start in your day, get a coffee, download Fimrware 4.20 for your X-T1, and then take a look at the following deals:

XF27mm comes for just €279 at AmazonDE.
XF27mm comes for €295 at AmazonITA
X-Pro1 + leather case for €399 at PCHstore.

And don’t forget, there are many Cashback deals all over Europe that expire mid January (Full Overview Here).

AUSTRALIAN DEALS

All our Fujifilm cameras and lenses are 10% off till midnight 24/12/2015 AEST. More here at CameraPro. It’s the best opportunity to have dual offer. Because customer who participate this promotion is also eligible for “Fujifilm Cashback” promotion which is going to end on 3/1/2016, including $200 cash back on XF lenses and $100 cash back on X-T1 and X-T10 camera. See Cashback offer here.

BIG US X SALE

XF Lenses

XF90mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / [shoplink 40099 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]
XF10-24mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF14mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF35mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF60mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF16mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40100 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF18mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF16-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40101 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF55-200mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X series Cameras

X-Pro1 + 23mm + 27mm (save $900): Adorama / BHphoto/ AmazonUS /

X-T1 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 GS (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-T10 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 + 55-200 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 + 50-230 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

X-E2 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X30 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-A2 body or kit (save $50): AmazonUS

 

 

XF90mm (save $150): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

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Over the last years, the terrific quality of Fujinon lenses has been awarded many times. These recognitions are no surprise for X-shooters, who use these lenses on a daily basis. It is actually the main reason why we bought into the X-system (so says the FR-Poll taken by Fujifilm and displayed to the press).

But the challange now for Fujfilm is to improve, what is already amazing… and with the XF90mmF2 WR lens, Fuji won this challange. It is a spectacular lens. The best Fujinon lens so far.

That’s why imaging-resource, when they declared the best prime of 2015, said:

“There was no debate in our discussion for the Best Prime Lens of 2015 – it was a one-horse race and the Fujinon 90mm f/2 was that horse. […] this lens is the new king of sharpness [… ] a rare case of one’s jaw dropping when looking at a blur chart!”

The choice for the best zoom was much harder, with three zooms conteding the Award. At the end it goes to the Canon 11-24mmF4 L, and the second place to the Fuji XF50-140mmF2.8 (now $200 0ff).

Read more at imaging-resource

XF90mm (save $150): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro
XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /

BIG US X SALE

XF Lenses

XF90mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF10-24mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF14mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF35mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF60mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF16mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF16-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF55-200mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X series Cameras

X-Pro1 + 23mm + 27mm (save $900): Adorama / BHphoto/ AmazonUS /

X-T1 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 GS (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-T10 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 + 55-200 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 + 50-230 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

X-E2 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X30 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-A2 body or kit (save $50): AmazonUS