SUPER-SURVEY: What Fujinon X Mount Lenses do You Own – Third Party AF Lenses Included

Back in August, I launched a survey asking you which Fujifilm X camera you own (results here).

Some of you then challenged me: “What about a lens version?”

It sounded insane — the amount of work needed would be ridiculous.

So naturally… I did it. :)

The survey covers every Fujifilm X-mount autofocus lens I know of that’s currently on the market — Fujinon and third-party alike.

Now I’m really curious to see whether you guys mostly stick with Fujinon lenses, or if some third-party options can sneak their way into the top spots.

So guys… I’ve done my part and put the effort into creating the survey — now be kind and do yours: cast your vote! ;)

VOTE

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The Internet is Grading Fujifilm in 2025 – And These are My Votes

With 2025 basically over and the internet is grading the Fujifilm year 2025.

For example, in a lengthy podcast, these are the grades of the PetaPixel team:

  • Jordan: B-
    lots of repackaging of same tech. He likes X half concept, but not the camera. AF needs to improve
  • Chris: B-
    no new lenses (admin note: that’s not correct). Autofocus has to improve
  • Gordon: A
    a lot of releases in different formats. Squeezing last drops out of 5th generation. His guess: next year X-Pro4 will introduce new sensor
  • Jaron: A
    Jaron agrees with Gordon. We got LUT’s. X half deserves praise for a company trying something different.

Fuji X Weekly graded every single release:

  • GFX100RF: A+
  • X half: B-
  • X-E5: A
  • GFX Eterna 55: A-
  • X-T30 III: B+
  • XF23mmF2.8: A-
  • XC13-33mm: C
  • GF32-90mm: A

Overall he gives it a B ranking.

And my votes?

I’ll rank it from best to worst.

  • X-E5: A++++++…. taking a breath… +++++++++++

I might be biased… or maybe I am not? ;) It’s the most enjoyable Fujifilm camera I have ever used. Looks great, feels great, I love the film sim dial, trusted 40MP X-Trans V image quality. It’s my all-time favorite Fujifilm camera to date.

I own the XF27mmF2.8, which is awesome. But the XF23mmF2.8 from an image quality point of view is even better. Wonderful little lens

It makes a whole lot of sense that Fujifilm released a medium format version of the X100, and they did a great job. Some might want IBIS, a faster lens etc, but then you don’t get the compact size. And in my opinion Fujifilm did well to prioritize size, especially considering the massive flexibility of the GFX files.

So often I have seen people complaining Fujifilm does not care about affordable entry level, that everything is too expensive. Well, this lens addresses this huge criticism, and it does it with an astonishing image quality.

Again, this addresses the complain of the lack of entry level cameras with EVF in the Fujifilm ecosystem. Keeps the loved X-T30 form factor with X Processor 5 boost.

The price is simply too high—on that, I think we can all agree. The concept itself may also be a bit too experimental for some, and that’s a fair criticism.

Still, I will always applaud Fujifilm when they dare to do something different in an otherwise increasingly monotonous camera market. This is their way of trying to offer a genuinely different photographic experience. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t—but at least Fujifilm is willing to try.

The X Half itself is highly divisive—some love it, others don’t. I haven’t had the chance to shoot with it yet, so I can’t pass final judgment, but there are definitely some features that intrigue me.

Well, I guess it’s a good lens for filmmakers, maybe even a stunning lens. So the “C” is not for the lens itself, but for the need of such a lens: are there really so many filmmakers shooting GFX out there?

I said I am worried…. and I still keep being worried about this project, especially since, unlike I hoped, I don’t see any benefits trickle down for other X/GFX cameras. Nothing wrong with the camera itself, but it looks like an R&D resources killer.

And You?

You voted your best and worst 2025 gear here (third party AF lenses included).

Fujifilm MKX Lenses Now up to $2,800 Off

The Fujinon MKX cine lenses are now up to $2,800 off at BHphoto.

I don’t see these deals listed on the official Fujifilm rebate page, so, like a few more offers below, these seem to be BHphoto deals and I don’t know how long they will last.

Unofficial XF Lens Deals – unknown ending date

Official XF Lens Deals – end January 18

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Sigma GF 24mmF2 Lens Patent for Fujifilm GFX

Back in 2023, Sigma’s CEO said that Fujifilm GFX users would be their ideal customers, while also making it clear that Sigma had no plans to produce G-mount lenses at the time.

Then in 2024, the tone changed. Sigma’s CEO stated that if Sigma truly wants to become the “master of optics,” it would eventually need to make lenses for the Fujifilm GFX system.

That statement raised expectations that Sigma GFX lenses could arrive sooner rather than later. However, in 2025, the message shifted once again: Sigma currently has no concrete plans, and GFX lenses are something that might happen “maybe in the distant future.”

So, what’s the situation now?

A newly surfaced Sigma patent may provide a small but interesting clue.

The patent describes an optical design for a 24mm f/2 lens that appears to cover a sensor larger than full frame. Based on the technical specifications, the Japanese website Asobinet speculates that this design could be intended for Fujifilm GFX (44×33mm).

And the fact that Sigma is even investigating and patenting optical designs for GFX-sized sensors is noteworthy.

It suggests a few things:

  • The GFX system’s market share is growing, possibly approaching a point where Sigma sees long-term potential
  • There likely isn’t any “mount protection” preventing third-party manufacturers from producing G-mount lenses, meaning Fujifilm appears open to external lens makers

These are undeniably positive signals.

However, a strong reality check is needed. Over the years, I’ve shared hundreds of patents on FujiRumors. Only once did I spot a patent before it turned into a real, shipping product. In all other cases, patents either surface after a product is announced—or never materialize at all.

We’ve seen this countless times:

So while today’s Sigma patent is encouraging—especially because it shows third-party interest in the G mount—it does not mean Sigma GFX autofocus lenses are just around the corner.

For now, this is best seen as a first signal, not a promise. The road to third-party G-mount AF lenses may still be long—or may never happen at all.

Patent Details

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Fujifilm Mysteriously Removes GF32-64mmF4 Firmware From Its Website – UPDATED

UPDATE: Fujifilm put the firmware back online after our article. The issue (probably): Fujifilm seems to have made some re-designs on the website, and maybe they just forgot to upload the GF32-64mm page again.

Fujifilm has so far released two firmware updates for the (currently heavily discounted) Fujinon GF32-64mmF4.

  • ver.1.20 – improved exposure tracking in video and reduced focusing motor noise
  • ver.1.10 –  phase detection support for GFX100

However, for reasons currently unknown, Fujifilm has removed the GF32-64mmF4 firmware from its official website. If you try to access the dedicated firmware page, you’re now greeted with a 404 – Page Not Found error here – cached page here.

At this point, it’s unclear why Fujifilm decided to pull the firmware. Personally, I’m running firmware version 1.20 on my own GF32-64mmF4, and everything works flawlessly. In fact, I really appreciate the faster and quieter autofocus performance it delivers.

That said, firmware doesn’t just disappear from an official support page without a reason. Even if version 1.20 seems perfectly fine in day-to-day use, Fujifilm’s decision to remove it suggests that there may be an underlying issue we’re not aware of yet.

For this reason, I strongly advise fellow GFX shooters not to install firmware version 1.20 if someone happens to share the file privately. Until Fujifilm clarifies the situation or republishes the firmware, it’s better to stay on the safe side.

* freebies at BHphoto include a free CFexpress Type B Card and a camera bag

Unofficial XF Lens Deals – unknown ending date

Official XF Lens Deals – end January 18

Official X Camera Deals – end January 18

Fujifilm X/GFX Deals – Final Days for X half Rebate and Unofficial X Deals Still Running

Updated Fujifilm X / GFX Deals

Full list of Fujifilm Camera, Lens and Instax deals.

Unofficial XF Lens Deals – unknown ending date

Official XF Lens Deals – end January 18

Official X Camera Deals – end January 18

Official GFX Gear Deals – end January 18

* freebies at BHphoto include a free CFexpress Type B Card and a camera bag

10% Discount on Viltrox WCL/TCL-X100VI Ending and Full Updated List of Fujifilm X/GFX Deals

Viltrox Deals Ends

The 10% launch discount on the brand new Viltrox WCL-X100VI and TCL-X100VI conversion lenses for X100 cameras is ending in a few hours – 5% launch discount + 5% discount with coupon code FUJIRUMORS.

Starting next week you you will only get 5% discount with out coupon code FUJIRUMORS.

Updated Fujifilm X / GFX Deals

Fujifilm has added one lens to the GFX deals and there are unofficial XF lens deals at BHphoto.

Unofficial XF Lens Deals – unknown ending date

Official XF Lens Deals – end January 18

Official X Camera Deals – end January 18

Official GFX Gear Deals – end January 18

* freebies at BHphoto include a free CFexpress Type B Card and a camera bag

Sony Tricked You: The Sony A7V Does Not Match the Fujifilm GFX100II in Dynamic Range – UPDATED

The Sony Trick

UPDATES: Bill Claff made an error an apologised. Here are the true results and findings

Original Article:

Photons to Photos has published their dynamic range measurements for the Sony A7V.

As soon as the chart dropped, several Fujifilm GFX shooters in our group started wondering: is it time to ditch the GFX100 series and move to Sony?

Why the sudden doubt?

Because at low ISO values, the Sony A7V appears to match the Fujifilm GFX100II in dynamic range — at least according to the Photons to Photos graph here.

But there’s a trick. 😉

As Bill Claff (the mind behind Photons to Photos) explained over on DPReview here:

Note the triangles point down which indicated Noise Reduction (NR) baked into the raw files.

Also note, no Dual Conversion Gain (DCG) was detected.

Noise Reduction (NR) makes comparisons less reliable. Unfortunately it’s hard to gauge how much of an impact NR has on the results. Note there’s even stronger NR at the very high ISO settings.

That’s why the GFX100II shows simple dots, while the Sony A7V shows downward arrows: those arrows are a warning that NR is being applied to Sony’s RAW data — meaning the “true,” NR-free performance would be worse.

The real question now becomes: how strong is Sony’s NR, and how would the A7V fare against a GFX100II if both had the same amount of noise reduction?

Also a pity there is no dual gain conversion on the Sony A7V, because that helps to improve ISO performance at higher ISO. All modern (and even older) Fujifilm cameras have dual gain. This explains why the GFX100II jumps ahead to the Sony A7V at some point – even if the Sony is agressive with noise reduction – because dual gain kicks in on the GFX100II.

UPDATE: Bill Claff says “There will be ES results shortly at PhotonsToPhotos.net. And it does look like there’s High Conversion Gain (HCG) at ISO 1000 that is obscured by the NR with Mechanical shutter.”

The Fuji Trick

And because here on FujiRumors we take pride in being 100% honest and bias-free, let’s remember something before anyone starts yelling “SONY IS CHEATING!”

Fujifilm has played its own tricks, too.

With the Fujifilm X-Pro3, Fujifilm used a different method to make the camera appear to have better dynamic range than it actually did. And yes — we called it out immediately when the results came out.

So… hopefully this little reminder will help prevent the incoming sh*tstorm from Sony fanboys in the comments. 😉

The Best Deal on the Best Dynamic Range

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The Spectacular Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 is Now $500 Off plus New Unofficial XF Lens Deals

The Unofficial Fujifilm XF Lens Deal

Earlier today we reported that mainly BHphoto (but in some cases also Amazon and Adorama) offer unofficial Fujifilm deals.

Unofficial because they are not part of the official Fujiilm X deals (full list below), and hence we don’t know how long they will last.

The New Official GF Lens Deal

Fujifilm just added the spectacular Fujinon GF32-64mm F4 lens to the list of their officially rebate GF lenses.

And I don’t call the GF32-64mm “spectacular” just randomly.

I actually own it, took tons of images with it, and it’s out of this world in terms of image quality and flexibility.

For example, it was the only lens I used on my multi-day Dolomites hiking trip… and you can also see me in action with it on this Dolomite video.

And guess what? After I published an image I took with it, the SonyAlphaRumors guy wrote me asking how I edited the colors in that image, because he loved them so much. It was an easy answer, as I just said “I did not edit at all… it’s Astia out of the box“. I guess that’s something hard to comprehend if you are not a Fujifilm shooter ;).

Official GFX Gear Deals

* freebies at BHphoto include a free CFexpress Type B Card and a camera bag

XF Lens and X Camera Deals

Unofficial XF Lens Deals

Official XF Lens Deals

Official X Camera Deals