IT’S HAPPENING: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MK II will be Fujifilm’s First Lens with De-Clickable Aperture Ring Switch

The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II will be Fujifilm’s first XF lens to feature a dedicated switch for toggling between a clickable and smooth aperture ring.

We remind you that the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MK II will be about 30% lighter and smaller than the original Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8.

And just to be clear: the image you see above is just a rendering I did.

Dear Luca, one of your wishes is becoming true ;).

the lens below is just a rendering, not the real deal

Fujifilm X Summit October 14: Unveiling Fujifilm X-M5, XF16-55mmF2.8 II and XF500mmF5.6

Fujifilm has just announced the X Summit for October 14 at 1PM GMT. So this means:

  • October 14 at 9 AM New York Time
  • October 14 at 3 PM Berlin Time

And thanks to rumors shared here on FujiRumors, we know what’s coming:

I have no information of other gear coming, although that’s always a possibility.

If you have nothing better to do on that day, well, just know that FujiRumors will be here covering the event. Feel free to join us. :)

RUMOR: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII is About 30% Smaller and Lighter than Original XF16-55mmF2.8

I have been told (THANKS!!!) that the new Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 MKII will be about 30% smaller and lighter than the original version.

BE AWARE: Our sources said ABOUT 30% and not EXACTLY 30%! So don’t sh*tstorm too hard on me if it ends up being 34% or 26% smaller. ;)

I guess (not rumor) that in terms of size the new XF16-55mmF2.8 will be getting a step closer to the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN, which at this point is probably also its closest competitor.

Now, this is not a rumor (!!!) but a speculated list on which lens will be the better pick:

  • PROS of Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII (vs Sigma 18-50mmF2.8 DC DN)
    – 2mm wider
    – 5mm longer on the telephoto end
    – aperture ring
    – probably better weather sealing (the one of the Sigma has been reviewed as being “rather basic” by reputable review sites like photozone here)
  • PROS Sigma 18-50mmF2.8 DC DN (vs Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII)
    – price
    – probably still a bit more compact

And then there are of course lots of things we still don’t know, so this is just a very approximate and rough list that is far from being any recommendation to go for one lens or the other.

Oh, and the image you see above is just a rendering I quickly made of the XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII.

STAY TUNED: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII Rumor Dropping Today

Many castes doubts and shadows after we told you that the XF16-55mmF2.8 lens will get a successor in 2024. Read the rumor here.

Why?

Because it has been incredibly silent around that lens so far. Fujifilm has not announced any X Summit. And because if Fujifilm were really to launch a successor, then we should have gotten a huge deal on the MKI version by now, but there is none.

But you shall never ever doubt what our trusted sources say. ;)

So much so, that today we are going to share what I consider an important rumor update regarding the Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 MKII.

Definitely stay tuned. I am curious to read your reaction on this specific rumor.

FUJIFILM Firmware Updates for XF16-55mmF2.8, XF16-80mmF4 and XF18-120mmF4

Fujifilm has release firmware updates for a couple of X mount lenses. Down below you can find all the details.

Firmware Details

Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR ver.1.33 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.33 from Ver.1.32 incorporates the following issue:

  1. A minor bug is fixed.

Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR ver.1.21 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.21 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:

  1. A firmware bug is fixed that the noise occurs during zoom operation in the rare cases.
  2. A minor bug is fixed.

Fujinon XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR ver.1.11 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.11 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issue:

  1. A minor bug is fixed.

Fujinon XF 16-55mmF2.8 Emergency Firmware Available

Fujifilm has released the emergency firmware for the Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR that was promised to us a few days ago.

Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 ver.1.31 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.31 from Ver.1.30 incorporates the following issue:

We have found some malfunctions (Phenomenon in which the exposure of a captured image becomes abnormal in combination with a certain focal length and aperture value) in the firmware Ver. 1.30 released on 22 Jan 2024.
Customers who have updated to Ver.1.30 should update to Ver.1.31.
If you update to Ver.1.31, the functions will be the same as Ver.1.20 and the following functions (*) added in Ver.1.30 will no longer be available.
* Improved exposure tracking during zoom operation.

Now THAT was fast. Considering that I would love to update my Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 firmware, but that one is suspended since forever (same thing also for the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR). Dear Fujifilm, in case you don’t know, we also use your GFX gear. So we’d love a fix for that too.

SUSPENDED: Fujifilm Removes Latest XF16-55mmF2.8 Firmware and Promises Emergency Update

A couple of days ago Fujifilm has released several (also major) firmware updates. And they also promised Kaizen firmware updates coming.

The news today is that the firmware update for the Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR was flawed and has now been suspended from the Fujifilm download page.

Fujifilm is preparing an emergency firmware and FujiRumors will let you know as soon as it goes online.

In Ver. 1.30 released on January 22, 2024, it was confirmed that the exposure of images taken with certain focal length and aperture value combinations became abnormal.
For this reason, the firmware download has been suspended.
We are preparing an emergency firmware for customers who have updated to Ver. 1.30, so please wait for it.

You can access the note about the removed firmware update here.

Hopefully it won’t end up forgotten and suspended forever like the GF50mmF3.5 firmware.

Fujifilm Firmware Updates for Several Cameras (X-T5 included), XF16-55, FT-XH and Promises More Firmware Love to Come in 2024

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-H2, X-H2S, X-S20, X-S10 and XF16-55mmF2.8 as well as the Fujifilm FT-XH File transmitter grip.

It’s mainly (but not only) a video centric update and more lenses will get the same update in February (XF16-80mmF4 and XF18-120mmF4).

Moreover, in their recent official X Summit announcement, Fujifilm said they are “currently considering further enhancements“, which I hope will translate also on firmware love for those, who mainly use Fujifilm cameras for stills.

Firmware Details & Download Links

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