Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Review : “SENSATIONAL Image Quality”

Here is a full in-depth Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Review. The Fujinon lens is a must upgrade and had very good reviews upon its launch.

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens Highlights

  • 15 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 3 ED lenses)
  • minimum 19cm,
  • maximum 0.2x,
  • filter 58mm
  • size φ67×77.8mm
  • 380g

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens: $899.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Lenstips published its full Fujinon XF 23m f/1.4 R LM WR review.  Look at the Pros and Cons that Lenstip identified for the new Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR: Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Review : “SENSATIONAL Image Quality””

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens for Fujifilm X-mount in Stock

The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens for Fujifilm X-mount  is now in stock at major stores in US.

The US price of the telephoto zoom lens is $699 USD and available at B&Hphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD  is the world’s first lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the greatest feature of this lens, covering wide-angle to an ultra-telephoto range (27mm to 450mm full-frame equivalent).

Key Features

  • World’s first 16.6x all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
  • Best-in-class, extremely fast and precise AF provided by VXD linear motor focus mechanism
  • Maintains high resolving power from the center to the corners throughout the range
  • Compact and portable design at 4.9 inches and a weight of just 21.9 ounces
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating
  • Tamron 6 Year Limited USA Warranty Valid on new products purchased from Authorized USA Dealers

Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 X Officially Announced

Cosina announces Voigtländer Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The US price of the lens is $780 and will start shipping in April. Check availability at BHphotoAmazonUSAdorama

The NOKTON 23mm F1.2 Aspherical X mount is a large-diameter quasi-wide-angle lens designed exclusively for the Fujifilm X mount, and has an angle of view equivalent to 35mm in full-frame equivalent. The lens configuration uses the latest optical system that uses one double-sided aspherical lens and two anomalous partially dispersed glasses out of 10 elements in 6 groups. Despite its compact size, it has excellent descriptive power with excellent resolution even when the aperture is wide open, and a large blur can be obtained due to the large aperture of F1.2.

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Venus Optics unveils Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine Lens

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine lens. This is the world’s widest Super35 prime lens designed for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Fuji X, and Sony E mounts.  The Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine is available at B&H Photo with a price tag of $699.

Venus Optics lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H Continue reading “Venus Optics unveils Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine Lens”

Sigma Unveils 16mm, 30mm, 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lenses for Fujifilm X Mount

It’s finally official. Sigma 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Fujifilm X Mount now available for pre-order. Sigma officially announced the new 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lenses for Fujifilm X Mount.

The 16mm F1.4 DC DN30mm F1.4 DC DN and 56mm F1.4 DC DN mark Sigma’s first offerings for Fujifilm’s APS-C interchangeable lens camera system and are nearly identical to their predecessors, which were previously released for Canon EF-M mount, L-mount, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount cameras.

All three lenses are set to be available in April 2022 at authorized Sigma retailers.

Pre-order links:

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $449 at B&HAdorama.

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $339 at B&HAdorama.

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for FUJIFILM X: $479 at B&HAdorama.

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Three Sigma Lenses Rumored for Fujifilm X-mount

In addition to the newly announced Sigma 20mm F2.0 DG DN Contemporary lens ($699 at B&HPhoto and Adorama) for Sony FE and Leica L mounts, three new Sigma lenses are on the horizon for Fujifilm X-mount.

According to the latest Fujifilm rumors, these lenses will be officially announced on February 21st, 2022. The upcoming Sigma X mount autofocus lenses will be Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporarySigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporarySigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. Considering the other mounts, the price range for these Sigma X mount autofocus lenses goes from $339 to $479 depending on the lens.

Sigma lenses have been getting more and more popular in recent years. product line consists mainly of variable aperture zoom lenses for general use, such as standard and telephoto zoom lenses for APS-C cameras. You can find detailed information for the rumored Sigma X mount autofocus lenses : Continue reading “Three Sigma Lenses Rumored for Fujifilm X-mount”

New Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II Announced

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II:
B&H Photo / Adorama

Bad Kreuznach – 27th January 2022 – with the Trioplan 35 f2.8 II Meyer Optik Görlitz releases the third focal length of the famous Trioplan series. As of today – the sixth lens from Meyer Optik Görlitz can be ordered in the usual Meyer Optik mount versions.

“We are very pleased to now be able to introduce the Trioplan 35 II and are starting very positively into a new and hopefully more normal, year,” said Timo Heinze, Managing Director OPC Optics. “After we started with our new manufactory in Hamburg last quarter, the Trioplan 35 II is the first lens that will be manufactured there from the beginning.”

Popular Trioplan imaging language in the wide-angle range
The Trioplan 35 f2.8 II brings the famous Trioplan bokeh, also known as soap bubble bokeh, to the wide-angle range. This allows amazing effects to be created, especially at open aperture, giving your own images an individual artistic style and recognition value. Of course, when stopped down, the Trioplan 35 f2.8 II can also create quieter, particularly atmospheric images, flattering the main subject with a very softly drawn blur plane that almost looks painted. The compact 35mm focal length is of course perfect for use in reportage and street photography. At the same time, the short minimum object distance of 0.2 meters, despite the short focal length, allows it to be used in nature and portrait photography. Thus, the Trioplan 35 f2.8 II offers a high degree of versatility and a great deal of creative freedom.

High optical & mechanical quality for that Meyer is known for
The consistent implementation of the newly developed mechanical design, which all current lenses from Meyer Optik Görlitz have received, has of course also been continued in for new Trioplan 35 f2.8 II. The mechanical components from German manufacturers, the use of the best optical glass, which receives a specially developed coating and is manufactured in-house, the assembly by hand in our own factory and the individual testing of each lens, ensure the high quality & durability that distinguishes the lenses from Meyer Optik Görlitz.

Available for order now
Given the current circumstances (Corona, shortage of raw materials, etc.) and to be able to supply the desired lenses asap to as many customers as possible, the new Trioplan 35 II lenses are finalized based on the incoming orders. This means: The lenses are prepared as far as possible already and will finally be assembled to a definite version (e.g. Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, etc.) when a concrete order is placed. Although this results in a slightly longer delivery time (approx. three weeks from the order date), over/under production is avoided and thus demand can be fulfilled more precisely.

The Trioplan 35 II can be ordered now, for the first time also as a native version for Nikon Z and Canon RF, at https://www.meyer-optik-goerlitz.com/en/lenses/trioplan-35-f2.8-ii.

What follows?
Two true classics, the Biotar 58 f1.5 II and the Biotar 75 f1.5 II, are currently in series production and will expand the portfolio in this spring. Likewise, the other existing lenses will be successively expanded to include variants for Nikon Z and Canon RF. In parallel, new lenses are in planning / development and will be released later this year.

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Fujifilm X-mount Announced

Tamron today officially announced the new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering a 16.6x zoom ratio that translates to a rough equivalent of 27-450mm in full-frame terms, this Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD all-in-one zoom lens will be an intriguing option for travel photographers and those looking to keep lens-swapping to a minimum.

The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD will be available for Fujifilm X-Mount on October 28, 2021 at $699 USD.

Key Features
  • X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 27mm-450mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
  • VXD Linear AF Motor
  • Maximum Magnification: 1:2
  • VC Image Stabilization
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens

The 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD covers a wide zoom range from approximately 27mm to 450mm in full-frame equivalent focal length. The first1 APS-C mirrorless camera zoom lens in the world with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the lens delivers the benefits of a versatile all-in-one zoom lens ideal for an extensive array of photographic scenarios. Its AF drive system uses TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism for superior quietness and agile performance. The lens includes special lens elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality making it the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses.

Moreover, with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (5.9 in) at the 18mm wide end and a remarkable maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens performs astonishingly well when shooting up close. The lens is equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, effectively reducing image blur caused by camera shake in low-light conditions or in the ultra-telephoto range at slower shutter speeds.

Also, same as most other TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras, the lens features a unified 67mm filter size. With a wide variety of other features for comfortable shooting, this is a highly versatile lens that allows you to easily enjoy high image quality from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto.

Specifications:

Model B061
Focal Length 18-300mm (for APS-C frame mirrorless format)
(for full-frame mirrorless format: 27-450mm equivalent field-of-view)
Maximum Aperture F3.5-6.3
Angle of View (diagonal) 77° 24′-5° 30’ (for APS-C frame mirrorless format)
Optical Construction 19 elements in 15 groups
Minimum Object Distance 0.15m /5.9 in (WIDE), 0.99m /39 in (TELE)
Maximum Magnification Ratio 1:2 (WIDE) / 1:4 (TELE)
Filter Size φ67mm
Maximum Diameter φ75.5mm
Length* for FUJIFILM X-mount 125.8mm (5 in)
Weight 620g (21.9 oz)
Aperture Blades 7 (circular diaphragm)**
Minimum Aperture F22-40
Standard Accessories Flower-shaped hood, Lens caps
Mounts FUJIFILM X-mount

Pre-order Links: Fujifilm GFX 50S II, X-T30 II, GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6, XF 23mm f/1.4 & XF 33mm f/1.4

Here are the pre-order links of the newly announced , , , .

You can find the US prices and pre-order links of new Fujifilm products below.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II body: $3,999 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II with 35-70mm Lens Kit: $4,499 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR Lens: $999 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Fujifilm X-T30 II body: $899.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Fujifilm X-T30 II with 15-45mm Lens: $999.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Fujifilm X-T30 II with 18-55mm Lens: $1,299.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens: $899.95 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens: $799.00 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

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Fujifilm X-T30 II, XF 33mm f/1.4 & XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Officially Announced

Fujifilm officially announced the new Fujifilm X-T30 II mirrorless camera, XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens and XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens.

The X-T30 II is the same as its predecessor, except for its higher-resolution LCD (1.68M-dot versus 1.04M-dot) and additional memory. The latter allows it to perform as robustly as the X-T4.

The X-T30 II does not include a battery charger and will come in silver and black. It will be priced at $899 body-only, $999 when paired with the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom and $1299 with the 18-55mm F2.8-4 lens.

Pre-order links:

Fujifilm X-T30 II body: $899.95 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

Fujifilm X-T30 II with 15-45mm Lens: $999.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Fujifilm X-T30 II with 18-55mm Lens: $1,299.95 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens: $899.95 at Amazon, B&HAdorama.

Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens: $799.00 at Amazon, B&HAdorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm X-T30 II, XF 33mm f/1.4 & XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Officially Announced”