Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Pre-orders Now at BHphoto

Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Pre-orders

Adorama was punctual like a Swiss clock, and started taking pre-orders right at the GF 250mm F4 announcement.

BHphoto was slower, but finally also they show the latest and greatest Fujifilm gear available for pre-order.

Amazon has all the extension tubes and teleconverter for pre-order, but not the GF 250mm F4 (at the time of this post).

Check out the pre-order links below.

Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm Announces GF250mmF4, New Firmware for GFX, X-H1, X-T2, X-E3, X-Pro2, X100F, Download New X-T20 Firmware – LIVE BLOGGING

LEAKED: Full Press Release of Fujinon GF 250mm F4 (€3,299), Teleconverter and Extension Tubes

Nokishita just leaked the full German press release of the Fujinon GF 250mm F4, 1.4x Teleconverters and the macro extenesion tubes. You find it google translated below.

Annoncement is expected in a few hours. Stay tuned on FujiRumors for an huge live blogging via Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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PRESS RELEASE

New FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR telephoto lens and 1.4x teleconverter and extension rings for the FUJIFILM GFX 50S

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LEAKED: Full Details of Upcoming Fujifilm Firmware Updates + First Images of GF 250mmF4 and GF 1.4x Teleconverter

Nokishita just leaked the full details of the upcoming firmware for Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-T2, X-H1, X-Pro2 and X-H1 that we rumored here, as well as the first images of the Fujion GF 250mm F4 and GF 1.4x Teleconverter (all specs here).

To my knowledge, also the Fujiflm X100F should get a firmware update, but it is not included in the list of nokishita.

EPIC LIVE BLOGGING on April 12… stay tuned on FR via Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

we are going to have fun :)

Full Firmware Details

X-T2 Firmware Ver.4.00 -due May, 2018

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Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Hands On Pictures Leaked and UK Pricing – Official Announcement VERY SOON

LIVE BLOGGING STARTS SOON

PRE-ORDER LIVE AT ANY MOMENT

Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

ePhotozine leaked a few more pictures and details about the GF250mm F4 ahead of the official launch, which will happen soon.

And do make sure to read the FULL LEAKED PRESS RELEASE of the GF 250mm F4 and more in this article.

  • Release end of may
  • The GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR is a telephoto lens that achieves approximately 198mm in 35mm format equivalent. Plus, attaching the GF1.4X TC WR, 1.4x teleconverter provides coverage for telephoto shooting up to approximately 277mm in 35mm format equivalent, without any image quality deterioration.
  • The lens is also equipped with the new focus pre-set function, which allows the photographer to instantly activate focus settings previously saved in the lens memory.

Pricing will be as follows:

  • Fujifilm Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Lens £2,899.00Macro
  • Extension Tube for GF Lenses -18mm (MCEX-18G WR) £ 289.00Macro
  • Extension Tube for GF Lenses -45mm (MCEX-45G WR) £ 289.00
  • 1.4x Teleconverter for use with GF250mm lens (GF1.4X TC WR) £ 749.00

Here are the leaks at ephotozine

  • GF 250mm announcement here
  • GF 250mm hands on photos here
  • Firmware update announcement here

Also photographyblog uploaded some hands on pictures

Annoncement is expected within minutes so stay tuned on FujiRumors for an huge live blogging via Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

LEAKED: Fujinon GF 250mm F4 + GF1.4X TC WR Specs

The Japanese site nokishita leaked the specs of the Fujinon GF250mm F4 and GF 1.4x teleconverter, which will be announced on April 12.

GF 250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR

  • Lens construction: 10 groups 16 pieces (2 ED lenses, 1 super ED lens)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 1.4 m
  • Maximum magnification: 0.22 times
  • Filter diameter: φ 82 mm
  • Size: φ 108 mm 203.5 mm
  • Weight: 1425 g
  • Camera shake correction performance for 5.0 steps according to CIPA guideline
  • Dustproof and drip-proof · Low temperature resistant structure at -10 ° C
  • Focus preset function
  • Four focus control buttons
    • Focus preset and focus control button are compatible with GFX 50S Ver. 3.10

GF 1.4 X TC WR

  • Lens composition: 3 groups 7 sheets
  • Size: φ 82 mm x 26.7 mm
  • Weight: 400 g
  • Applicable lens: GF 250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR

Pixco 7.5mm f2.8 and 60mm f2.8 Fujifilm X Mount Lenses and Auto Focus Macro Extension Tubes

Pixco for Fujifilm X

Pixco is another Chinese brand, which has produced a couple of manual lenses for Fujifilm that have passed unnoticed so far. So high time to report about them here on FujiRumors first (thanks to the FR-reader for the link).

Here are the Fujifilm X-mount lenses and extension tubes they offer:

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Fujifilm X-H1 Video Autofocus Issue at DR400

Fujifilm X-H1 AF Video Issue

As you know, Fujifilm cameras offer the standard DR100, but also extended dynamic range settings DR200 and DR400.

It seems that, when using DR400 there is an issue with the autofocus on the Fujifilm X-H1. Our fantastic X-H1 facebook group is testing and discussing this issue here.

There are two videos I’d like to highlight that show this issue, caused verly likely by the reduced contrast at extended DR settings.

Evidently Something also shows that, compared to the X-T2 and X-T20, also at DR100 the Fujifilm X-H1 video focus is not as good as the other Fujifilm cameras. For the AF video comparison and the demonstration of the problem at DR400, start the video at 14:01 here. The Evidently Somthing X-H1 video is overall a great review. So watch it all.

I guess Fujifilm is aware of this issue and will deliver a firmware update to fix it, as they always do.

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Laowa 9mm F2.8 Review by Jonas Rask: “This Lens is Pure fun, Fun, FUN!”

A busy day… shared earlier today on FujiRumors:

  • Click here: Kai Reviews Fujifilm X-H1: “In Stills, Focus Sticks on Subject Like Glue, Quite Phenomenal”
  • Click here: Fringer Smart Adapter Pro: Sigma 150-600 on Fujifilm X-T2 PDAF Autofocus Video Demo (Firmware 1.40)
  • Click here: LOL: Fujifilm Already Sells Fujifilm X-H2… Fixing Bugs with New Cameras Instead of Firmware Updates Like Sony? ;)
  • Click here: Hurry up! Save up to $50 on Fuji gear sold on eBay!
  • Click here: Steelsring Smart Adapter Firmware Update for Canon EF to Fujifilm X (ver. 1.07) and Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX (ver. 1.06)
  • Click here: Alien Skin Exposure X3 adds Fujifilm X-H1 Support and Fujifilm Film Simulations Profiles
  • Click here: Don’t Skimp on the Grip

Laowa 9mm F2.8 Review:

UPDATE: Venus Optics is now taking pre-orders on their latest lens, the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D (zero distortion). The first 100 people buying this lens will get a set of 49mm filters (ND 1000 + CPL +UV ) for free. First comes first, so order now to be high on waiting list. The lens is not yet available at BHphoto & Co.

Jonas Rask just published his Laowa 9mm F2.8 Review… and it comes with tons of stunning samples at jonasraskphotography.

Here some excerpts:

  • absolutely tiny and stelar build quality
  • rectilinear lens, nice straight lines right to the corners
  • It is really sharp in the 3/4 central part of the frame, but it loses a little bit of sharpness towards the edges, there’s also a fair bit of vignetting when shot at f/2.8
  • some gorgeous sun stars
  • vibrant colours and some great contrast
  • this lens is pure fun, fun, fun!
  • It’s such and amazing performer, especially when you take the small size into account.
  • suggest retail price of $499
  • Easily one of the most usable lenses I’ve ever mounted on my X-series system (And I have mounted A LOT over the years!)

Don’t forget to check out all the fantastic samples Jonas Rask took with this lens at jonasraskphotography.

The Laowa 9mm F2.8 will be soon available for pre-order at VenusOptics, AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama

There is also a review of the Sony E-mount version at thephoblographer and an Interview/Review about the Laowa 9mmF2.8 Lens with lens designer Dayong Li at fujilove.

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Quick Review: Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa 190cm

Markus tests the ‘extraordinary’ Indirect Litemotiv 190 from Elinchrom and adapts it for the Flashpoint Xplor 600 Pro.

guest post & all images by Markus Klinko

If you already read my recent article on this site about cross brand adaptations, you know that the Elinchrom Zoom Spot 18–36° is one of my current favorite key lights.

In order to maximize my adaptation of these spots for Flashpoint XPLOR 1200 extension heads (Godox H1200) and the new AD600 PRO units, I made sure to add the small reflector that is a standard for all Elinchrom flash heads, to my adapters.

Initially, I combined the Phottix Elinchrom to Bowens adapter with the reflector from the Elinchrom Quadra adapter, by adding a custom, acrylic tube piece.

This solution proved to be not as durable as I hoped, and I since found a simpler solution. I now use the entire Quadra adapter, but added a Bowens low profile custom mount to the back of the Quadra adapter, and also eliminate the stand adapter piece entirely. This is by far more solid, and avoids struggling with the lesser Phottix adapter.

Elinchrom deserves much praise for keeping a theatrical follow spot in their line up, which they also sell at a very reasonable price. Both Broncolor and Profoto have sadly long discontinued their own versions of the theatrical zoom spots.

Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa 190cm

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Fujifilm X RAW STUDIO for WINDOWS Released – with Fujifilm X-H1 Support + RAW FILE CONVERTER Ver.4.2.12.0

X RAW STUDIO

Fujifilm just released X RAW STUDIO for Windows (ver. 1.1). It supports Fujifilm X-H1. You can download it here.

Also the Mac version ver. 1. 1 adds support for Fujifilm X-H1. Download here.

Until now the following cameras support X RAW STUDIO: GFX 50s, X-T2, X-Pro2, X100F and X-H1.

But as announced by Fujifilm here, also the X-T20 will get X RAW STUDIO support and as we rurmored here, it should come also for X-E3.

RAW FILE CONVERTER

Also released today, the RAW FILE CONVERTER Ver.4.2.12.0.

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
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