With the introduction of new firmware (V1.50), Fringer EF-FX smart adapters’ AF-C tracking performance improved on following lenses: EF100-400/3.5-5.6L IS II and EF70-200/2.8L IS II.

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For Fringer EF-FX Pro adapter users, you may visit Fringer’s website to download the new firmware and its release notes to upgrade your adapter.

For Users who pre-ordered EF-FX Pro on 3/20, your adapter has already installed with firmware V1.50. Thus, you don’t need to upgrade it. It has been sent to the international express service agent the day before yesterday and will be shipped to you through expedited service before April 1st. Fringer will let you know the tracking number once it’s available.

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Back in late January, Fringer released the Canon EF to Fujifilm X smart adapter, which sold out within a few hours. They now expect new stock in late March / beginning of April.

But you can pre-order it at fringeradapter now, and the next batch will be delivere on a first comes first basis.

In the meantime, Fringer keeps up demonstrating the capabilities of its adapter.

This time we see how fast the autofocus is with the Sigma 150-600 on the Fujifilm X-T2. Looks really good with the new Firmware 1.40 :)

You can see the video at fringer’s youtube.

Full Release Notes

Laowa

There is definitely grabbing the attention of the Fujifilm world lately, not only thanks to the launch of the Laowa 9mmF2.8 Zero-D (hands on report here).

Also Fujifilm GFX can look forward to the Laowa Magic Format Converter, which allows you to adapte your Canon and Nikon full frame lenses onto the Fujifilm GFX without any vignetting.

Laowa Magic Format Conveter for Canon / Nikon: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

& More

Now only Laowa. There are other emerging brands that add lenses and accessories to the Fujifilm X and GFX system. The Japanese site dc.watch visted Kipon, Mitakon, Fringer and more at CP+, and shared some images that you can see down below.

Kipon for Fujifilm

The first firmware update, i.e. v1.10, is available now. All Fringer EF-FX Pro adapters are suggested to be upgraded.

The new firmware mainly addressed following issues and added some lenses to tested and optimized lens list.

• Fixed IS not stable issue for some EF lenses.
• Fixed some compatibility issues for Tamron lenses.
• Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list: Canon EF 50/1.8 II, Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS, Canon EF-S 17-55/2.8 IS, Tamron SP10-24/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD B023

You may download the new firmware and its release note as well as user’s manual from the official website.

Be noted there are two versions.

• EFFX110P.BIN for Pro version: Electronic aperture ring set aperture
• EFFX110S.BIN for Standard version: Camera command dial set aperture

You need a PC or MAC and a USB Micro B cable to upgrade the adapter.

• Connect the adapter to your computer.
• Find a new driver named “FRINGER” and copy new firmware to it.
• Wait for 10 seconds and then disconnect the adapter.
• Reconnect it again to check installed firmware version (VERSION.TXT on the adapter)

Read user’s manual for more detailed description on how to upgrade your adapter.

Fringer just released their Canon EF to Fujifilm X Electronic Smart Adapter has just been released for $299. It has a build in eletronic aperture ring and both bayonets are made of brass.

There is also a standard version, where you need to set aperture through camera body, the lens bayonet is made of brass and the camera bayonet is made of alloy.

“We are proud to announce the release of Fringer EF – X mount smart adapters. There are two version, i.e. Pro version and none pro (standard version). Currently only the Pro verion is avaliable on Fringer’s official website for $299 (plus $25 international expedited shipping). Please be noted that only very limited quantity is available now and it may sell out soon.

Fringer EF-FX Pro has built-in electronic aperture ring. You may set aperture value through the aperture ring just like the fujifilm XF lenses. Meanwhile, both bayonets of the Pro version are made of brass…”

UPDATE:

The Fringer EF-FX Pro adapter has been sold out in less than an hour. The requirement was way beyond our expectations. I apologize for the very limited quantity of the initial batch. Now it’s close to Chinese new year and all the factories stopped their business. Thus, the next batch would not be ready in short time. If you are interested in buying this product, please leave a message on m y website. I’ll let you know once it’s available again.

To know more about this adapter check out:

• Watch How Fast the Sigma 85/1.4 Art Focusses on Fujifilm X-T2 using Fringer EF-FX Pro Smart Adapter
• Fringer Smart Adapter: Canon EF 70-300L on Fujifilm X-T2 AF-C Demo Video
• Fringer Canon EF to Fujifilm FX Smart Adapter Electronic Aperture Ring Demo
• Fringer Canon EF – Fujifilm X Smart Adapter Prototype AF-C Video Demo