Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 + Fujifilm X-T5 = Match Made in Heaven (Reviews Roundup)

Today we have a few reviews about the brand new Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 DC ART lens.

Below I will share some video reviews, but I know some (not me) think that “influencers” are biased and might praise it just because of their connections to Sigma (and the benefits that might result from that).

So I recommend to check out also the reviews of those, who actually purchased a unit with their hard earned money. And we see, they also seem very happy with it:

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art is now available for order at Amazon US via official Sigma retailer Digital Goja (list of official Sigma retailers here) with earliest shipping August 17.

Especially the Fujifilm X mount version of the Sigma 17-40mmF1.8 is experience shortages. It’s backordered at B&H & Co with Adorama estimating stock in October only.

Sigma 17-40mmF1.8

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Some Fujifilm Gear Still for Sale at Old (and Lower) Price at Amazon USA – from Fujifilm X-T5, XF16-55mmF2.8II and More

The Fujifilm price increase came into effect today, but I just wanted to let you know that, in case you missed the deadline, some gear is still for sale at the old price at Amazon.

For example, the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II is for sale at lower price shippend and sold by Amazon. At other stores it costs $150 more now.

Same goes for the XF150-600mmF5.6-8 sold by Amazon at the lower old price as well as the XF33mmF1.4 sold by Amazon.

But there is probably even more gear still available at the old price, so make sure to check out the items you are eventually interested in.

Other gear is sold for old price at Amazon sold by third parties, as it’s the case with the XF70-300mm, sold at Amazon via official Fujifilm retailer True Modern Electronics.

You can also find the Fujifilm X-T5 at old price at Amazon via Dodd Camera, which is also an official Fujfiilm retailer.

You can check out the list of official Fujifilm retailers here.

I guess it’s just a matter of time until those stores will align with the new prices.

Full List of New Prices

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Fujifilm X-T5 Teardown Shows Compact IBIS Unit and Why It’s Great for Infrared and Astrophotography

IRreCams has disassembled a Fujifilm X-T5 for infrared conversion.

Some things they noticed:

What is noticeable here is that the design of the housing parts feels lighter compared to a X-H2 or X-T4. It’s difficult to photograph, but you can feel it in your hand. Fujifilm has managed to save a few grams and bring a high-quality, compact camera onto the market.

These features [7 stops IBIS and Pixel Shift Multishot] are already available from the X-H2 but what is new is the compact design of the sensor unit. Since the first sensor-based image stabilization in the X-H1, Fujifilm has gradually made the sensor module smaller and lighter. The module in the X-T5 is the most compact we have ever seen in a Fujifilm camera – and the design on the data sheet shows no disadvantages compared to the slightly larger module in the X-H2.

Similar to the sensor of the X-H2, the X-T5 also has a few precautions to dissipate the heat from the sensor towards the housing, but these are not quite as extensive as on the X-H2 (after all, the X-H2 still has to keep a cool head even when recording 8K video).

Some modern cameras have an internal infrared LED. Stray light from this LED can be visible on infrared images in poor lighting conditions. [X-T5] has no such LED problems. This means that the X-T5 is not only suitable for the Conversion to an infrared or full spectrum camera but also for a Astromodification in order to become sensitive for H-Alpha light. […] The sensor shows no unwanted sensor artifacts such as a line pattern of the PDFA pixels and delivers a very good resolution, dynamic range and noise performance

You can read the full article and check out all images at IRreCams here.

NOTE July 31, 2025 is the last day at the current price for X-T5 – price increase on August 1)

Fujifilm X-T5, X-T50 and X100VI Firmware Updates Released

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X100VI and X-T50. Below you can find all the details and download links.

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New Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X100VI, X-T50, X-S20, X-M5, GFX100RF and X Half

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for several X and GFX cameras. You can find all details below.

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Fujifilm X-T6 with Back-Illuminated Dials :: Dreams of Fujifilm X-T5S :: How to Re-Do the GFX :: and More :: FR-Reader Wishlist Corner

Time to catch up and share a FR-reader wishlist corner post.

by Chris

Once upon a time (2010?), Fujifilm launched the second version of a 3D camera, the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3.

Stereo enthusiasts still regard this as a high point but of course its specifications (especially the sensors) are now very dated.

Do you think there is ANY CHANCE Fujifilm might produce a new version, almost certainly with enhanced video capabilities for viewing on 3D display laptops, AR/MR/VR headsets and more traditional ways?

There have been “Mickey Mouse” 3D cameras launched recently, but they are more toys than proper cameras, see e.g. XREAL Beam Pro.

by Jerry

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Fujifilm X-T5 (Made in Japan) Now in Stock at B&H — How to Spot It vs the Still-Available China Version

We told you a few weeks ago that Fujifilm has shifted production of these four camera models from China to Japan.

And after the X100VI a few days ago, we now have also the Fujifilm X-T5 made in Japan in stock at BHphoto, in both silver color and black color.

And while the made in China X100VI is discontinued at BHphoto, you can still find the made in China X-T5 in stock at BHphoto.

So how do you make sure you’re getting the made in Japan version (if that’s important to you)?

Here’s how — and this also answers questions some FR readers have asked here.

When visiting the product page at B&H, look at the URL in your browser’s address bar. The made in Japan version will have “japan” at the end:

This applies to the made in Japan versions of the X100VI made in Japan, the X-T50 made in Japan and the X-M5 made in Japan.

If you’re on a mobile device and can’t easily see the full URL, just check the product code. The made in Japan versions will end with JP. For example:

Again, this “JP” suffix applies to the other models, too.

And just to be clear: JP doesn’t stand for “Just Perfect” — though it might as well ;) — it stands for Japan.

So, if made in Japan matters to you, now you know exactly how to identify and grab the right version — while both Japan and China variants are still available in the US.

Fujifilm X-E5 Crushes X-T5’s Early Pre-Orders on FujiRumors – Second Only to X100VI

Look, I don’t have access to global sales figures for camera gear.

The only way I can gauge how well a camera is being received is by checking our affiliate sales data.

So I took a look at the Fujifilm X-E5 pre-orders through our link at BHphoto, and in just a few hours, it already doubled the number of Fujifilm X-T5 pre-orders made in the first week after launch.

That puts the X-E5 as the second most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera via our affiliate links—right behind the untouchable X100VI, and ahead of the X-T5.

Also, this makes the X-E5 the most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera with interchangeable lenses on FujiRumors.

The same trend holds true over at WexUK, where the X-E5 is also the second most pre-ordered Fujifilm camera ever through our WexUK links.

But let’s keep things in perspective:

The numbers are not final, as cancellations will inevitably follow. Yet even if half of all pre-orders were canceled, the X-E5 would still match the performance of the X-T5.

Of course, this doesn’t guarantee that the X-E5 will become a bestseller. And in the grand scheme of global pre-orders, FujiRumors is just a small blip.

But while FujiRumors is statistically irrelevant, it’s hard to believe this camera is heading toward failure. In fact, gear that performs well on FujiRumors often goes on to sell strongly more broadly, too.

I think Fujifilm will be quite pleased with the initial sales response for the X-E5. Whether X-E5 customers like you and me will be as pleased is another story—high demand could mean long waiting times.

So here’s my advice: if you’re thinking about getting an X-E5, place your order now. Shipping doesn’t start until August, which gives you plenty of time to decide whether you want to keep the order. And if you do, at least you’ll be closer to the front of the queue.

Anyway, we’ll see. That’s also why I’ve decided to hang on to my Fujifilm X-E3 for now—so I still have an X-E camera to use while I wait for the X-E5 to arrive.

SPECS COMPARISON: Fujifilm X-E5 vs X-T5, X-T50, X100VI, X-E4, X-M5 and X-S20

The full specs and product details for the Fujifilm X-E5 have leaked earlier today.

The specs are 100% accurate and if somebody ever said anything different compared to these specs (like different LCD or EVF specs), then they fooled you with fake rumors, which is sadly what they always do to make some traffic and money out of your good faith and valuable time.

Here on FujiRumors we don’t take these cheap shortcuts. We just have too much respect for our readers. We want to deserve your trust over and over again.

Anyway, make sure to check out this article to read every single detail about the Fujifilm X-E5.

For your convenience, I decided to extrapolate the most relevant specs and compare them to the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X100VI in one specs sheet, and with the X-E4, X-S20 and X-M5 (non-40MP models) in another specs sheet.

Remember: the price you see is in USD. And you know all to well what’s going on in the US these days.

Made-in-Japan Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50, and X-M5 Now Available to Order at B&H Photo

To avoid steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made goods, Fujifilm is relocating production of the Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50 and X-M5 for the U.S. market from China to Japan.

This is why now B&H photo is listing the Japan made Fujifilm X100VI, X-T5, X-T50 and X-M5 on their website, and they are marking the Chinese versions as discontinued.

Interestingly they say all this made in Japan gear will be available in 7-14 days (X100VI included).