RUMOR: SIGMA Will Make FUJIFILM X Mount lenses if X series Camera Sales Increase by 20%

Sigma Lenses for Fujifilm

Back in 2014, when Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki was asked if they will ever make lenses for the X system, the CEO answered:

“mirrorless cameras are very promising future products. We always plan to expand our product line for mirrorless cameras. If possible, we would like to support as many systems as possible. But our engineering resources are limited.”

At time the X shooter community started to have a bit hope, but sadly those nice Sigma ART lenses never came for the Fujifilm system.

But why?

Well, according to a new source (thanks), Sigma will consider making lenses for Fujifilm X system if they see about a 20% increase in Fujifilm bodies shipping. Take this rumor with a pinch of salt for now.

A 20% camera shipping increase is a very difficult goal to achieve, especially since competition is growing strong in the mirrorless market. But Fujifilm has a pretty affordable powerhorse coming soon: the Fujifilm X-T3. Let’s hope it will help to get closer to those 20% increase.

So while at this point it is difficult for me to remain optimisitc about Sigma supporting the X system in future, the current workaround is use one of the smart adapters for the Fujifilm X / GFX systems, which will allow you to use Sigma lenses with autofocus on your Fujifilm camera.

You can for example use the Fringer Smart AF adapter, with since firmware 2.20 supports the Sigma 50/1.4 ART, Sigma 85/1.4 ART, Sigma 17-50/2.8 OS, Sigma 50-100/1.8 ART, Sigma 24/1.4 ART, Sigma 135/1.8 ART, Sigma 100-400 and more.

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Viltrox Canon EF to Fujifilm X Smart AF Adapter Available

Viltrox EF-FX Smart AF Adapter

So guy, we have to add another option to the range of Canon EF to Fujifilm X Smart AF adapters, the [shoplink 72411 ebay]Viltrox EF-FX Smart Adapter[/shoplink].

It will cost you $199 (shipping included), which makes it I think the cheapest option compared to the offerings from Fringers, Steelsrings and Kipon.

You can [shoplink 72411 ebay]get the Viltrox EF-FX at eBay here[/shoplink] or at the sharpestlight store here.

Nikon F Mount to Fujifilm GFX Smart AF Adapter Almost Here and Steelsring Smart Adapters EF/FX and EF/GFX Firmware 2.02/2.04

Nikon F to Fujifilm X Smart Adapter

Steelsring is about to release their Nikon F to Fujifilm GFX mount smart adapter. You can see the latest protoype in the image above. On their website here, they write:

Main features:

  1. Support Nikon AF-S G and E type lens, and AF-P G type lens contrast based AF in GFX 50s body.
  2. Electromagnetic diaphragm of type E Lens can be controlled by GFX 50s body, allows AF in full open ( decided by camera body ) and step down for exposure.
  3. Diaphragm of G type lens was manually controlled by aperture ring of adapter in real-time, so AF is conducted in real effective aperture as exposure. AF performance may be bad in low light/contrast, benefits are 1) Real aperture priority, 2) and totally no noise of consistent IRIS moving.
  4. Full EXIF info recording. ( For G type lens, only the current max open aperture was displayed and recorded, no way to adjust it ).
  5. Lens VR was support and effective on demand.

FX mount version adapter is in design phase, maybe with better performance of PDAF and auto aperture control version for your choice.

Note:

Support to AF-D type lens will be very limited, EXIF may works, but no AF absolutely.

Firmware Updates

Steelsring has a new firmware for the EF-FX and EF-GFX adapters.

For both EF/FX and EF/GFX, followings were updated:

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Fujifilm X-H1 Old Vs. New Firmware Test: Mindblowing Autofocus, No Exposure Flickering, and Any Bugs to Report?

Fujifilm X-H1 Old Vs. New Firmware Test

ZedProMedia compared the old Fujifilm X-H1 fimrware ver.1.02 with the brand new firmware 1.10, also using a Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 lens with Fringer smart adapter

He notices that:

  • the AF improvement during video recording is massively improved with lenses like the XF56mmF1.2 and better also with XF10-24. Smooth and accurate AF.
  • with the Fringer with the Sigma 18-35mmF1.8 more jumpy AF
  • Auto ISO exposure not flickering anymore, very smooth
  • this update will make a lot more people happy

You can see the video at ZedProMedia here and don’t forget to follow the dedicated Fujifilm X-H facebook page.

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

Mindblowing AF

ZedProMedia is not the only one, who thinks Fujifilm got it right. Our Fujifilm X-H facebook group is starting to fill with enthusiastic comments as well as Keno’s video demonstrations here.

“I was super close switching to Sony … I couldn’t use the X-H1 on a gimbal with AF. Had to use my X-T2s […] Now I can sell my X-T2s finally and buy a second X-H1 ?”

It does look blazing fast indeed… and if it’s too fast and not smooth enough, you can set the a different AF transition speed :) .

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

Firmware: The Good and The Bug

Here is some more firmware feedback, but it’s still from the previous firmware version (X-T2 ver. 4.00 and X-H1 ver. 1.02). The current versions are 4.10 for the X-T2 and 1.10 for the X-H1.

The Good…

… and the Bug

  • x-man – Fujifilm – Critical Bug – No more numbers for photos

 Bugs Reports Anyone

Did you notice any bugs? Tell us in the comments… Fujifilm is reading you and can make good use of your feedback.

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Steelsring EF/GFX Bug Fix Firmware 2.03 Released

Steelsring just released a firmware version 2.03 for its EF/GFX smart adapter (wrong lens info setting for zoom lenses bug fix)

We remind you that last week Steelsring said that the EF/GFX type II smart adapter will be available in early June, with builtin tripod collar and that Nikon/GFX and Nikon/FX adapters are in prototyping now.

Check out steelsring.com.

Here is the full list of available or soon to come smart adapter for Fujifilm X and GFX.

Nikon Smart Adapter for Fujifilm X/GFX is Coming and New Steelsring Firmware Udpates

Steelsring announced that their Nikon to Fujifilm X/GFX smart adapter is now in prototype stage. That thing can’t come soon enough.

They also released new firmware udpates for current adapters. Here are all the latest news:

Check out steelsring.com.

Here is the full list of available or soon to come smart adapter for Fujifilm X and GFX.

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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Steelsring Smart Adapter Firmware Update for Canon EF to Fujifilm X (ver. 1.07) and Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX (ver. 1.06)

Steelsring Smart Adapter Updates

2 days ago, Steelsring released a firmware update for the Canon EF to Fujifilm X (ver. 1.07) and Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX (ver. 1.06) smart adapters – thanks to the FR-reader for the link.

Canon EF to Fujifilm X ver. 1.07 – Mac / Windows

  1. PDAF param auto tuning for all Prime Lenes
  2. PDAF param tuning for some of the Zooming Lens
  3. Updated support to X-E1 camera body.
  4. Change the format of firmware version number, no more alphabet in version number.
  5. Fixed LCD flashing issue for some lenses when failed in initialization.
  6. Fixed the aperture range information error for zooming lenses

Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX ver. 1.06 – Mac / Windows

  1. Change the format of firmware version number, no more alphabet in version number.
  2. Fixed LCD flashing issue for some lenses when failed in initialization.
  3. Fixed the aperture range information error for zooming lenses

We recently shared a detailed review about the CanonEF to Fujifilm GFX Steelsring smart adapter.

Earlier today also Fringer released a firmware udpate for its EF/FX smart adapter.

Kipon Canon EF to Fujifilm X Smart Adapter Shipping End of March / Beginning of April

Kipon Canon EF to Fujifilm X Smart adapter

Not only Steelsring and Fringer… also Kipon will be offering its own Canon EF to Fujifilm X smart adapter soon.

We already reported about them here, and there will be several options:

  • EF-FX AF – 298USD (optically improved. New production from better optic supplier)
  • Baveyes EF-FX AF 0.7x – 428USD (focal reducer, or “speedbooster”)
  • EF-GFX AF – 298USD

Now Cinema5D met the Kipon guys at the CP+, and they present the new smart adapters by Kipon. You can see the video here. They say the Canon EF to Fuji X smart adapters will start shipping at the end of March/beginning of April

Especially the “speedbooster” version sounds very interesting.

Here is an overview of the current or soon to be available smart adapters for Fujifilm

KIPON Announces 3 Canon EF to Fujifilm FX and GFX Autofocus Adapters

KIPON just announced three new autofocus adapters for Canon EF lenses on Fuji FX APS-C and GFX 50S medium format cameras.

  • EF-FX AF – 298USD (optically improved. New production from better optic supplier)
  • Baveyes EF-FX AF 0.7x – 428USD (focal reducer, or “speedbooster”)
  • EF-GFX AF – 298USD

Photographers, who already ordered KIPON EF-GFX E before, can get extra 15% discount on Kipon’s new EF-GFX AF adapter.

Kipon will show these adapters at CP+ 2018 Yokohama Japan. Shipment date would be soon.

via Fujifilm GFX facebook Group – via Kipon Facebook page

List of available or soon to come smart adapters