2021 Rumor Check: What’s Right, What’s Wrong and What’s Still to Come in 2022 (with Reliability Ranking)

In 2022 we will have for sure a very wild ride here on FujiRumors.

But before we jump on the 2022 rumor-rollercoaster, let’s look back at how things went in 2021.

And I tell you this: I will be BRUTAL to myself, because out of the 5 wrong rumors, I personally consider only 1 really wrong. Why? Well, read my notes at the bottom of the article and I think you’ll agree with me.

Note: if you wonder where the “Sigma X mount lenses coming in 2021” rumor is, well, that was a rumor we shared back in 2020, hence it is not in this list. The rumor however has been sort of confirmed a few months later by Sigma itself, who literally wrote on their social media “we may see some X mount Sigma lenses in 2021“. And after tons of teasers, even the Sigma CEO himself confirmed X mount glass is coming. Sure, I consider this a wrong rumor shared in 2020, but it is clear to me that once again it’s the parts shortage that forced Sigma to adjust their schedule.

With that out of the way, here is the 2021 rumor check:

  • 83 rumors shared in 2021
  • 13 rumors still to be verified (all rumors with high reliability)
  • 65 correct rumors out of 70 verifiable rumors
  • 5 wrong rumors out of 70 verifiable rumors
  • 92,8% correct rumors

Rumor Overview with Rating (about Gear coming in 2022)

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From Tamron 18-300mmF3.5-6.3 to Voigtländer Nokton 35mmF1.2 and More Third Party Fujifilm X Mount Lenses (Roundup)

Here is a third party Fujifilm X mount lens roundup that includes the following lenses:

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Samyang Joins the X Mount Autofocus Lens Club and Updated List of Third Party Autofocus X Mount Lenses

Samyang has announced they will launch their first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X Mount.

With this new addition, we now have a total 8 manufacturers making now (or rumored to make soon) autofocus lenses for Fujifilm.

Considering that Fujifilm opened X mount to third parties only in 2020, that’s quite a rapid growth in third party AF lens offerings.

So let’s update our list of third party autofocus lenses for Fujifilm X mount with the latest additions.

Available Now or for Pre-Order:

Announced / to Come for Sure:

Rumored to Come Next:

We Don’t Forget:

Electronic contacts for software correction support, EXIF, etc, but no Autofocus

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TTArtisan Joined, Sigma is Coming, Tamron Arrived – Updated List of Current, Future and Rumored Third Party X Mount AF Lenses

And they just keep coming!

TTArtisan just announced the TTArtisan 32mm f/2.8 AF X Mount lens. Sigma CEO basically annouced lenses for Fujifilm cameras coming too. The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 has just been officially announced with full specs. And according to our exclusive rumors, Viltrox will launch the Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 AF in November.

Well, I guess this means it’s time for us to update our full list of current, future and rumored third party X mount autofocus lenses.

Available Now or for Pre-Order:

Announced / to Come for Sure:

Rumored to Come Next:

We Don’t Forget:

Electronic contacts for software correction support, EXIF, etc, but no Autofocus

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List of Current, Future and Rumored Third Party Autofocus Lenses for Fujifilm X Mount

For your convenience, here is the full list of autofocus lenses for Fujifilm X mount that are either already available and officially announced or rumored and hinted.

Things start to look good :).

Available:

Announced / to Come for Sure:

Rumored to Come Next:

Hinted Possibilities:

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Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 and XF10-24mmF4 MK II Reviews, Hope for XF18mmF2 MK II, Viltrox, TTartisans and Much More – Lens Roundup

 

Here is lens roundup, from Fujinon X lenses to native third party options.

Lots of stuff to check out if you want :).

We start with Fujinon XF lenses and then third party options to follow.

Fujinon XF50mmF1.0: Customer Reviews on AmazonUS – Customer Reviews on BHphoto

Lens Roundup

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The Power of Fujifilm Colors: See Pure Fuji Colors in Action at our New Fujifilm Film Simulations Group

Let’s start with a curiosity:

The same guy at Fujifilm, who crafted the original films like Velvia, is still in charge of developing new film simulations. Yep, he is responsible for Fujifilm’s color science since 50 years now! We reported about Minami-San here. A life devoted to colors.

A devotion, that translates into those lovely film simulations, Fujifilm X and GFX shooters usually appreciate a lot.

Personally, I am at a point, where film simulation are one of the reasons, I would not leave the Fuji system anymore. I mean, it’s nice to know I come home from a 2 weeks holiday with many images, and that those lovely film simulations will save me lots of editing time because they give me great results out of the box.

And then I thought…

Many of you reading this blog, maybe don’t own a Fujifilm camera, maybe you just think to get one, and maybe you wonder what’s all the buzz around these “film simulations”.

Well, in order to show you this, I decided to launch e new facebook group, dedicated to Fujifilm film simulation: Fujifilm Film Simulations Facebook Group.

In this group, images can be edited in all their parts (sharpening, shadow/highlight recovery etc), except for colors. The colors must come purely out of the Fujifilm camera (or be applied in post in Capture One / Lightroom)

So, if you are curious to see the Fujifilm film simulations in action, or if you want to share your own images and display the power of Fuji colors, then feel free to join here.

The Power of Film Simulations – IMAGES

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The Big Lens Roundup: Fujinon Lenses, Third Party Glass, Autofocus Adapter and More

BH Photo Explora – Mikaton Zhongyi Lenses Bring on the Speed and then Some 

Today I would like to share a rather massive lens roundup.

It will include:

  • reviews about Fringer AF Adapter
  • third party/adapted lenses
  • Fujinon lenses

It’s a lot of stuff ;).

Third Party / Adapted Lenses

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Pergear 25mm F1.8 for Fujifilm X Mount

I have been contacted by Oliver from Pergear and main distributor of Zeapon, Viltrox, Godox, ZhiYun, FeiYu, Hohem, etc.

He informed me they launched the Pergear 25mm f/1.8 lens for Fujifilm X Mount.

The lens is now available at Amazon here.

  • 5 Elements in 3 Groups
  • Aperture Range: F/1.8 – F16
  • Ideal Aperture with 12 Diaphragm Blades
  • Full metal body, Compact and Lightweight, only 195g

This lens looks very similar to the Meike 25mm F/1.8 and Brightin Star 25mm F1.8.

I asked Oliver is this is just a rebranded version, and I will update this post as soon as I get reply.

UPDATE (thanks Mistral): The 7Artisans 25mm f/1.8, Meika MK 25mm f/1.8 and Brightin Star 25mm f/1.8 include 7 elements in 5 groups. This Pergear 25mm f/1.8 includes 5 elements in 3 groups. It’s a different lens.

 

 

Meike Neewer 35mmF1.2 for Fujifilm X drops to $89

 

You can now find the Neewer 35mmF1.2 at AmazonUS for low price with free shipping, sold by third party and fulfilled by Amazon.

There are 27 customer reviews about the Neewer 35mmF1.2 at AmazonUS here, which include also sample images.

Its closest Chinese competitors are the 7artisans 35mm f/1.2 lens for Fujifilm X, which costs $145 and the Korean Rokinon/Samyang 35mmF1.2, which comes for $379 (save $120).