However, I have received some images by a new source (thanks), of another ultra fast upcoming lens for the Fujifilm GFX system, with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. You can see the images above, mounted on the best camera of all time, the Fujifilm GFX50R.
I am trying to get more information about it, but for now, all I can say is:
1.4 lens for GFX system
likely manual focus
it will be a wide-standard lens (wider than the Mitakon)
Curious for more? Then stay tuned on FujiRumors, and I will update you as soon as I can, since I am continuous talk with the source. ;)
The lens selection is growing, the cameras are getting more affordable, and wait for the global shutter, which the GFX system will benefit more than other systems from, as we have elaborated here.
As of today, if I should grab one, I’d go for the Fujifilm GFX50R without a doubt. But I have the impression, to really make the big breakthrough, Fujifilm needs to give us that Fujifilm GFX G.
Don’t get me wrong, the Fujifilm GFX100 (which enjoys a stratospheric success), is a technical marvel for sure. But it is also a clear ergonomic departure from everything else we know from Fujifilm.
So, my recommendation: stick with that awesome retro feel. Give us a 100 megapixel retro camera, and I am sure it will outsell even the very well selling GFX100.
With that said, here is a GFX roundup, which covers cameras and lenses.
Fujifilm UK manger Andreas Georghiades returns to the Fujicast postcast.
It’s an almost 1 hour podcast, and if you are in a hurry and can’t listen it all, I provide a summary of everything the manager says, so you can get it all in under 5 minutes.
DPReview TV has published their Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 OIS review. Here is what they think about it:
basic general purpose everyday professional lens
it’s rugged and has OIS
it’s like a 35-80mm on full frame
Chris would like something wider
for landscape he prefers the GF32-64mm
the 35-80mm full frame rage however gets into portraiture territory, too
but overall there is a lot of crossover between the GF32-64mm and the GF45-100
what Fujifilm needs to release is something that goes from 20 to 35mm in full frame terms
[NOTE: FujiRumors leaked an old internal GF lens roadmap, and it showed a GF 20-36mm F3.5-4.5, which would be a 16-30 in full frame]
at 100mm he can handhold shots at about 1/30 of a second and still get very good and usable resolution. That’s very impressive
build quality feels excellent. Well build high quality lens. The weight is acceptable
excellent in containing chromatic aberration. No real chromatic aberration even in high contrast scenes
great job in controlling flair issue
optically a fantastic lens
sunstars are OK, but not great. But that’s classic for zooms
bokeh exhibits a little bit of onion rings, maybe a bit harder on the edges of the bokeh balls. Not as much cats eye in the corners wide open as he would have thought he’d get, and completely goes away if stopped down a bit
he shot handheld with the Fujifilm GFX100 IBIS, and he got very usable resutls at 1/15 of a second. So Chris is impressed
this lens would be awesome also for the Fujifilm GFX50R. It has OIS, and makes it a great walk around lens
has linear motor and focus incredibly fast paired with Fujifilm GFX100
easily delivers the sharpness you need even on 100 megapixel body
very consistent and high sharpness
in video, there is a fair amount of focus breathing. But besides breathing, it’s a nice lens for video
Chris says it’s still not the most versatile lens for him. He can’t rely just on this lens. He feels he has to take with him some other lens too, like the excellent 23mm prime lens or the 32-64 zoom
if you go with larger format zooms, this is a compromise you need to do. You can’t get same focal range easily like you get on a smaller sensor
depth of field equivalent of a f/3.2 on full frame. Gives you a lot of nice soft background
It’s time for a massive Fujifilm GFX roundup. There is really A LOT to see and read below. Have fun.
From Kolarivision, that disassembles the Fujifilm GFX and offers full spectrum conversion, to stories on why photographers pick the Fujifilm GFX system leaving Sony FF or other systems.
With the Fujifilm X-T4 about to hit the market (and actually already shipping in some), Fujifilm managers all over the globe are giving tons of interviews to make the world ready for the best camera it has ever seen to date: the Fujifilm X-T4 :).
Now, for your convenience, I always provide a practical summary of all manager statements in my various article, and yet, with so many interviews, there might be some statements you might have missed anyway.
So I thought I filter out those statements, that I consider most relevant, and put them all into this article.
However, there is so much more interesting stuff to read, and so I strongly recommend you to check out all the original articles. I will provide all links below.