Tokina AF 11-18mm f/2.8 atm-x for Fujifilm X Announced

The Tokina AF 11-18mm f/2.8 atm-x lens for Fujifilm X mount has just been announced.

When Tokina launched their first Fujifilm X mount autofocus trinity, I was very skeptical and criticized their choice, as they looked like to be just a rebranded (and more expensive) version of the Viltrox X mount trinity.

And I guess many other people were disappointed just like me, so much so that non too long after, Tokina discontinued their first three X mount lenses.

But there was another APS-C lens launched by Tokina in 2022, that would have been way more interesting to have for X mount: the Tokina 11-18mmF2.8 for Sony E mount.

Well, the wait is now over, as Tokina has now launched the Tokina atx-m 11-18mmF2.8 X for Fujifilm X mount.

You can read the full press release below.

It’s competitors in this zoom and price range are the Sigma 10-18mmF2.8 DC DN X and the Tamron 11-20mmF2.8.

Press Release

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Fotodiox Crystal Replica of Fujifilm X-T (and More Cameras)

Fotodiox has launched a series of crystal camera replicas, which includes also a cyristal replica of the Fujifilm X-T.

At least they claim it’s an X-T replica, even though with that huge grip it looks more like a merger between a Sony, X-T and X-H camera.

Anyway, it’s said to withstand all the elements like rain, wind, lightnings, dust, fire. It’s only true enemy: gravity :D.

Fujifilm Deals in USA and Europe – An Overview

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X-T50 + Lenses

GFX Deals

Note 1: in UK you can buy X-T50 body or any kit, you’ll save £210 if you add XF23mmF2 or XF50mmF2 to you purchase
Note 2: Amazon IT is an authorized retailer, but make sure it is shipped and sold by Amazon. Amazon UK is not authorized. Also Amazon DE is not listed as authorized, but I see the X-T50 deal anyway (so far) at Amazon DE at the same price of authorized dealers

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 AF Officially Announced

The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 has now been officially launched for Fujifilm X mount.

Main Features:

  • Ultra-Light and Slim
  • Efficient Autofocus
  • Innovative Slide Cap Design with Firmware Upgrades
  • Exceptional Image Quality

Look, I love pancake lenses, but I’ll pass on this one.

If you have the budget, then I still recommend the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR, which has an aperture ring, is weather sealed, faster aperture, better ergonomics, still extremely compact, optically fantastic and capable of resolving 40MP… and the list of loves for this lens could actually go on forever.

Sure, it costs about $300 more than the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5, but it’s worth every penny if you ask me.

The problem? Good luck finding on in stock.

At BHphoto it’s out of stock, on Amazon you can find some second hand units (often overpriced), Adorama says they should have stock end of February, it’s on backorder at Moment and good luck finding it anywhere else.

And all of this a humble 4 year after announcement ;).