Fujifilm Manager: XF18mmF1.4 Resolution Beast (Ready for Fujifilm X-H2?), Why No Focus Clutch, Better than XF16/1.4 and More

Fujifilm manager Ueno, who was in charge of the development of the brand new Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR, gave an interview in Japanese, where he talks about the development process of this lens, the difference from existing lenses, and how to use it properly.

Once again the challenge is represented by the automatic google translation tool on youtube. I went through this pain for you guys and you can find the summary down below.

I find it particularly interesting how the managers stressed the fact that one of the main goals of the XF18mmF1.4 focus was “resolution”, hinting that there would be higher megapixel cameras in future.

Now, FujiRumors told you exclusively that the Fujifilm X-H2 will come in 2022. I know, it’s only FujiRumors to tell you this, but it’s 100% accurate, trust me. Fujifilm itself has hinted several times that more megapixel will come in future, and may it have the 43 megapixel Sony sensor or something different, the Fujinon XF18mmf f/1.4 seems to be ready for that kind of resolution.

Another interesting aspect is why Fujifilm did not put the focus clutch on the XF18mm f/1.4 and what makes it better than the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4.

This and more you can find in the summary down below.

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COMING 2022: Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 MKII and XF23mm f/1.4 MKII

We reported that Fujifilm is working on:

I am working on more details, but for now all I can say is that both these lenses will most likely come in 2022.

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BREAKING: Fujifilm Working on Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 MKII

According to our sources, Fujifilm is currently working on the Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 MKII.

I am sure this rumor will make many of you very happy.

I own the original XF23mm f/1.4, which was the lens I used to take the very first image of my newborn son. And although my love goes to my XF35mmF1.4, which you can see in action here in Barcelona (one of my most liked images in Instagram), I find my XF 23mmF1.4 to be incredible versatile and hence I keep and use it with joy.

But as I told you earlier today, Fujifilm is working on two MKII lenses. And while the XF23mmF1.4 MKII was an easy call, personally I was a bit more surprised by the second MKII lens.

Which one it is will be shared very soon in a dedicated article, as I would like to organize the discussions in separated posts, to avoid confusion in the comments. I predict the second lens will generate more debates.

I am writing the article right now. Get ready for it :).

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VISION 2023: Fujifilm’s New Medium-Term Management Plan Gives Up Dreams to Beat SONY and CANON?

Fujifilm has launched its medium-term management plan called VISION2023.

It’s clear that their focus is on the healthcare business and quite frankly the mention of its imaging division at the very end of the press release you can read below, feels more like a mandatory half-hearted addendum.

That’s totally different compared to their VISION2019 plan that Fujifilm published in 2017 here, where they literally wrote:

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Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 APO Video Leaked

The press release video for the upcoming Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 has been shared on weibo and you can see the video above.

As we already reported here, the lens should be announced on April 26.

Don’t worry… HUGE rumors will follow about Fujifilm… very soon ;)

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Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Announced: Reviews, Samples, Pre-orders and More

Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera

XF18mmF1.4 LIVE BLOG – Refresh This Page

Pre-order Options

→ Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera
→ LH-XF18 Lens Hood: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera

Press Release, First Looks, Samples etc.

Official Fujifilm pages

Reviews, First Looks and Samples

  • B&H Explora – Fast and Wide: Announcing the FUJIFILM XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens
  • jonasraskphotography – When waiting is worth it! – The Fujinon XF 18mm f1.4 R WR FIRST LOOK
  • ivanjoshualoh – Sweet Eighteen. (XF18mm WR)
  • keithwee – Review of the Fujinon XF18mm f1.4 – A Love Renewed
  • fujilove – The Perfect Everyday Lens? The New Fujifilm XF18mm F1.4 R LM WR
  • dpreview – Hands-on with the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR
  • dpreview – Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R WR pre-production sample gallery
  • fujixpassion – XF18mm F1.4 – Welcome to the F1.4 Family
  • thepixelconnection – A First Glance At The Fuji XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR
  • fujifilm-x – LENS STORIES: Stefan Finger x XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR
  • williamchua – THE NEW FUJINON xf 18 mm f1.4 lens
  • photographyblog – Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Review
  • f16.click – Fujifilm 18mm F1.4 Review
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LEAKED: Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 Price, Specs and Product Description

Pre-order Options

→ Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera
→ LH-XF18 Lens Hood: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera

Nokishita leaked additional details about the FujinonXF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR.

  • 15 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens)
  • minimum shooting distance 20 cm
  • maximum shooting magnification 0.15 times
  • filter diameter 62 mm
  • size φ68. It’s .8×75.6mm
  • weighs 370g
  • costs $ 999

As FujiRumors readers know, the XF18mm f/1.4 will be announced on April 15.

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→ LH-XF18 Lens Hood: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Focuscamera

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Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 Coming April 26 for ¥2,680 ($408)

It looks like the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 lens will be announced on April 26 at the price of 2,680 Yuan (converted it’s $408). That’s according to camerabeta at weibo here, who writes:

The domestically produced Laowa 33mm F0.95 will be listed on the National Bank on April 26, priced at 2,980 yuan, with a 3-day pre-sale (No. 26-28) discount of 300 yuan, and a pre-order price of 2,680 yuan. The E X R Z bayonet was launched simultaneously. ​​​

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91% LOVE for Fujifilm X Series – VOTE NOW Which X Gear do You Own

A lot we talked about the tremendous success of the Fujifilm GFX100S and we saw it pushing the GFX system ownership of the FujiRumors community from 3% to 13% overnight.

But here is another fact: Fujifilm X series is and remains the King here on FujiRumors, with 91% of FR-readers owning an X series camera.

That does not come surprising to me, as the X series is and will remain the best balanced system of all out there in terms of size, price and performance ratio.

Hence, I decided to make the same survey we did for the GFX (which GFX gear do you own) also for the X series.

Feel free to tick the X gear you own down below.

Important Note: If you pre-ordered any of the gear listed below and just wait to get it shipped, you qualify as owner.

Important Note II: I include AF lenses from third party manufacturers Zeiss, Viltrox and Tokina

What kind of photographer are you?

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What sort of photography do you do? Tick more than one if you like

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Which X Camera do you Own?

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Which X series lens do you own?

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