Sigma 16-300mmF3.5-6.7 vs Tamron 18-300mmF3.5-6.3 – Specs Comparison

Earlier today Sigma has announced the Sigma 16-300mmF3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary. You can pre-order it here.

It’s only competitor is the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3.

I used the BH comparison tool to compare side by side the specs of both lenses.

At a first glance, I’d say that at least for me the Sigma 16-300mm is the better pick, mainly because of the 16mm at the wide end. But it also has more aperture blades (which potentially means smoother bokeh) and a more sophisticated lens design. All of it packed in a lens about the same size of the Tamron and at the same price, too.

But feel free to take a look at the specs comparison yourself and let us know in the comments what you think is the better pick.

Fujikina Prague March 22/23: Go Hands on with Fujifilm GFX100RF (and More?)

Fujikina Prague

Following the Fujifilm X Summit on March 20 (as FR told you exclusively here), there will be the Fujikina on March 22/23 in Prague.

This will be the first event in which Fujifilm will publicly display the latest Fujifilm X and GFX gear, with the Fujifilm GFX100RF probably being the main course of the meal.

You can book your ticket here.

Fujikina ≠ X Summit

Most of the Fujikina events are standalone events, meaning they are not scheduled close to product launches.

For example, last year we had:

  • Fujikina Berlin – April 6
  • Fujikina Manila – April 27
  • Fujikina Arles –  June 18
  • Fujikina Barcelona – November 17

All these Fujikina events happened several weeks or even months away from any Fujifilm announcement (there were a total of 3 X Summits in 2024).

So, it’s a fact: most Fujikina events are not scheduled in proximity of new product launches.

Fujikina Reports Lack – Why?

The fact that most Fujikina events do not coincide with new product launches is also the main reason why I stopped reporting about Fujikina events.

The reason is simple: I noticed that if I share them on FujiRumors, people assume that new gear will be announced ahead of that Fujikina event.

And since I don’t want to create false hopes or misunderstandings, I only report about Fujikina events that coincide with new gear launches.

I Can Change That

I find it a pity not to report about Fujikina events, even if in most cases they are totally unrelated to new product launches.

So I am considering to change my position and report about future events.

But it has to be clear to all FujiRumors readers: if I report about a Fujikina event, I don’t also mean to say that new gear must be announced around then. On the contrary, in most cases do not expect to see any new gear there.

If that is clear, I will report about all possible Fujikina events again.

Back to Prague

But this time, at the Fujikina in Prague, you can be sure to see brand new gear.

So you can book your spot if you want to be one of the first to touch & try the Fujifilm GFX100RF…. and who knows what else. ;)

Happy to help you out with your travel plans ;)

Fujifilm GFX100RF Coming in Two Colors (First Time Ever for GFX System) – And How to Pick the Right One ;)

In theory this should me a minor rumor.

And yet, I know it will be one of those, that will make future Fujifilm GFX100RF owners struggle quite a bit.

So what’s about?

Well, the Fujifilm GFX100RF will be offered in black and in silver.

Sure, nothing earth shattering.

But it is the first time ever Fujifilm is offering color options for a GFX camera.

While it’s nice to have more options, at the same time it also makes the choice harder.

So, which one should you go for?

Well, I have theory on which one is better: it’s the one that survives the assault of scalpers and that you are still lucky enough to find in stock somewhere.

And I speak out of experience.

No joke… I made the same error.

When the X100VI was launched, I miraculously found it available a few days after launch at my local store. They had one sample, all black. I wanted to grab it, but then I asked if they’ll get also the silver one. They said “probably next week“. So a week passed by, I went to the photography store and asked to see also the silver one. Answer: “All sold out. No idea when we will get new units“. I still pass there every now and then, but haven’t seen an X100VI ever again.

So, the one to get, is the one you find in stock. Silver or black, I am sure they’ll both look sexy.

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EXCLUSIVE: This is the Date of Next Fujifilm X Summit – Surprised?

Today we can share with you the date of the next Fujifilm X Summit.

And I know it will surprise many of you, because many of you were sure that Fujifilm will make the next major announcement just before CP+ in Tokyo in late February, where Fujifilm has of course its own booth.

But that’s not the case.

If you go to CP+ hoping to see the first Fujifilm gear to be announced in 2025 (actually the second gear to be announced after this one), then you will be disappointment.

In fact, according to our trusted sources (THANKS), the next Fujifilm X Summit will take place on March 20.

That’s the date you guys should mark on your calendar.

Compose, Click, Done: How the GFX100RF New Features Reflect Fujifilm’s Photography Philosophy

With the upcoming announcement of the Fujifilm GFX100RF, two of the standout features generating buzz (and a fair bit of skepticism) are the new aspect ratio dial and crop zoom lever. Now, in the comments some of you guys said that these features are useless, because cropping and adjusting aspect ratio can be easily done in post.

But I do not think these ergonomic solutions are unnecessary. In fact, they could be more significant than they first appear, especially considering Fujifilm’s approach to photography.

Let me (try) to explain:

Cropping: One of the First Steps in Post

Personally, when I go into editing, the first two things I do to fine-tune my composition and adjust it to my creative vision is to set the right vibe by editing the colors and to crop the image if needed. Only after I am done with that, I move on to other aspects of editing.

And I think I am not alone with this.

In fact, cropping might be, for many, one of the most fundamental and frequently used steps in photo editing.

Saving Time with Intuitive Tools

While it’s true that cropping can be done later in software, it’s part of Fujifilm’s philosophy to try to get as much as possible right in-camera.

The Fujifilm Film Simulation are an example of that: for me personally, the pleasing vibe I get out of the various film simulation is a big reason why I now keep many of my images in JPEG only and do not feel the need to go into editing anymore. Maybe I’ll still sometimes use the internal RAW converter to apply different film simulation or make minor adjustments directly in camera on the fly, but that’s it. With the right colors, most of my images are done and finished in-camera and never end up in any editing software.

The aspect ratio dial and crop lever serve the same purpose of Fujifilm’s film simulations: reduce the time spent in post-processing by offering quick and intuitive access to multiple aspect ratios and cropping tools directly on the camera.

All of this means fewer clicks, sliders, and adjustments in the editing software later.

And for many professionals and enthusiasts photographers, every second saved in post can be invaluable.

Compose, Click, Done!

If I could sum up what Fujifilm means for me and more broadly what their approach to photography is, then I’d call it the “edit less and shoot more” philosophy. Or “compose, click, done!”.

Because, at least for me, using (good looking) cameras that are not only fun and inspiring to use thanks to their manual controls, but also deliver such pleasing files out of the box that I know I won’t have to edit most of them later on, frees up my mind and just makes me want to take even more images, because I know I don’t have to bother too much with editing later on.

To me, the crop lever and aspect ratio dial are consistent with this philosophy: providing tools that help photographers create finished files in-camera. They are tools for those who value efficiency and creativity, allowing us to focus on our craft rather than being tethered to our editing desks.

And look, skepticism is natural when something new comes along, but this dial and lever could prove to be a welcome addition for those who appreciate Fujifilm’s philosophy of crafting tools that prioritize the art of photography and want to get as much as possible done right in camera.

What are your thoughts?

Are the aspect ratio dial and crop zoom lever a useful addition, or do you prefer to handle these aspects of editing entirely in post? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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