What to Expect from Fujifilm in 2024 (and What Probably Not)

Fujifilm 2024

In November we have shared quite some rumors (as you can see here). And not only that! In our previous 2024 outlook, we forgot to add gear that Fujifilm has already pre-announced to come in 2024 as well as give you a look into rumored third party AF lenses.

That’s why we need to update our view into the Fujifilm year 2024.

All the X/GFX rumors come from our sources, whereas the speculations are often based on hints and comments that managers gave in interviews.

Remember, Fujifilm will launch 3 or more cameras in the first months of 2024. This means there are still more cameras we have to (and we will) leak here on FujiRumors.

X/GFX GEAR COMING FOR SURE

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Vote Your Top Fujifilm (Related) Gear 2023

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Top Gear 2023

So we told: there are no more Fujifilm announcements in 2023

And while in 2023 we might still get maybe some manual of even this new third party autofocus lens as well as the Meike AF 55mm f/1.4, a few more Yongnuo lenses and the first Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4, but those will come either in late December or next year, so we are basically done with pretty much anything.

This means it’s time for you guys to let us know what you consider the top gear announced in 2023.

Quick note: the list includes cameras and lenses with autofocus or at least electronic contacts.

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These are the 17 New Autofocus Lenses we Got for Fujifilm X in 2023

X Mount AF lenses in 2023

In 2023, Fujifilm launched only one XF lens, the Fujinon XF 8mmF3.5.

But that is not all we got in 2023 in terms of autofocus X mount lenses.

In fact, many third party lens manufacturer have launched their own X mount AF lenses, and if we sum them up all, we see we got a total of 17 new lenses (some of them announced and coming soon but not yet on the market).

So here is the list.

  1. Fujinon XF 8mmF3.5
  2. Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8
  3. Sigma 23mm f/1.4
  4. Sigma 100-400mm f5.0-6.3
  5. Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8
  6. Viltrox 20mm f/2.8
  7. Viltrox 27mm f/1.2
  8. Viltrox 75mm f/1.2
  9. Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2
  10. Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2
  11. Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2
  12. TTartisan 35mm f/1.8
  13. Meike 55mm f/1.4
  14. Meike 85mm f/1.8
  15. Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8
  16. Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8X
  17. Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4

But as we can see, third party lens manufacturer prefer to navigate through the safer waters of popular focal lengths.

What we need at this point is Fujifilm to offer also something that other brands still not really offer: a long telephoto prime.

They need to do that, despite the fact that, as we have shown in this “vote future X mount lens” survey, telephoto lenses are not high on the priority list of FujiRumors readers.

The reality is that it’s on the wide end that at least our readers want more options from Fujifilm. You can check out the most wanted lenses here.

Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens for Fujifilm X Unveiled

Brightin Star is already offering a Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 and you can find it here on Amazon.

But that’s a manual focus lens.

Now they have officially unveiled the Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 autofocus lens for several mounts including Fujifilm X mount. They say it is “coming soon”.

Brghtin Star lenses are sold at Amazon here.

Ok, so I guess it’s to update our list of third party autofocus lenses.

Full List of Third Party AF X Mount Lenses
— Available, Coming Soon, Rumored —

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Sirui Sniper 23/33/56mm F1.2 Review and Sirui Sniper 16mmF1.2 and 75mmF1.2 Coming Soon

CineD has reviewed the brand new Sirui Sniper f/1.2 series of lenses that can now be backed at Indiegogo, as we reported here.

In short we can say: it has its flaws (quite a few of them), such as lack of sharpness wide open, visible chromatic aberration, not ideal bokeh, jittery IBIS (communication problems with the camera) and what not.

So it is far from an optically perfect lens.

However, it has definitely its character and CineD liked working with it, because it has its peculiar identity (something we often don’t find in optically “perfect” lenses).

Or, as the Sigma CEO said here “it’s easier to make a perfect lens, than a lens with character” [Note: which is why I LOVE my good old XF35mmF1.4 R – see it in action here in Barcelona]

You can look the video above and read the article at CineD here.

TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 Autofocus lens for Fujifilm X Available Now – First Look Reviews

The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 autofocus lens was pre-announced in early October, and now it has been fully announced and you can pre-order it here.

The first mount available is the Fujifilm X mount version here.

You can also find the first reviews about this lens online.

  • alwinkok – TTArtisan 35mm f1.8 – A New Bargainous Option
  • fujifanboys – A sexy 35mm F1.8 AF by TTartisan
  • 5050travelog – TTArtisan 35mm f1.8 review
  • fujixweekly – TTArtisan 35mm F/1.8 Autofocus for Fujifilm X-Mount

 

Video Reviews

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Third Party X Mount Autofocus Lenses Ranked by Popularity (among FR readers)

Back in July I asked which autofocus lenses do you own.

It was a huge survey that included all XF/XC lenses as well as all autofocus lenses currently available for X mount for a total of 65 lenses.

Now, the first 27 position are controlled by Fujinon lenses.

We have to go to the 28th position to find the first third party autofocus lens.

Down below I will share list of third party lenses ranked by popularity among FujiRumors readers.

My Personal Gear

Third Party AF Lens Popularity

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BRIGHTIN STAR Large Aperture Autofocus Lens Coming Soon

Xingyao Optics announced on their Chinese social media that the will launch a Brightin Star large aperture autofocus lens soon.

Given the trend we see from Chinese manufacturers (see below), it is safe to assume that also Brightin Star will offer an X mount version of this lens.

Brightin Star lenses are sold at Amazon here.

via Weibo

Full List of Third Party AF X Mount Lenses
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