pre-order here

AmazonUS is the next store that finally has the XF18-135 available for pre-order here. At the time of writing the lens is listed 12th in the overall camera lens ranking.

AmazonUS has set the release to July 30.  BHphoto expects to have them in stock on the 15th of July, while Adorama says “mid July”.

To know more about this lens, check out Rico’s first look here.

have a great day and follow FR also on Facebook, google+, RSS-feed and Twitter

As you can see, Fujirumors never rests. And with your support, I’ll be able to keep it up ;-)

If it’s the lens you’ve waited for, feel free to pre-order it at BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / wexUK / wexDE / PCHstore to support FR

It’s finally available for pre-order also at AmazonUS. Feel free to support FR with no extra costs for you, and grab the lens via this link.

XF 18-135 ($899):  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

_ _ _

FIRMWARE

The news about the new firmware leaked yesterday. Fuji quickly removed it, and put it back online today on their global site. It will be available for download in late June. Now we have more details about it:

“FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) will launch a new firmware for digital cameras in late June that makes it possible to send images via WiFi to an instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-1 for instax instant film prints. The firmware is designed for three X-Series cameras: the FUJIFILM XQ1 (a premium compact camera), the FUJIFILM X-M1 and the FUJIFILM X-A1 (APS-C sized sensor mirrorless cameras).

[…]

By updating to this latest firmware, users can easily send digital camera photos directly to the instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-1 for great quality prints of their family, friends, pets and more, even if they are fast moving. Additionally, portrait images are produced with a pleasant out-of-focus background for amazing one-of-a-kind instant prints – perfect for home décor.”

refresh this page for the latest updates

PRE-ORDERS (and support FR)

Today you can support my work here on Fujirumors. If you choose to pre-order it using one of the shoplinks (AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama, wexDE, wexUK & Co) in this post, FR will get a small commission on it. It won’t cost you a single penny extra on your gear. Thanks in advance to those who decide to support this blog… your support will keep this blog running.

PRE-ORDERS

XF 18-135 pre-orders: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / wexDE / PCHstore

Press-release

Fujifilm Global site /Spanish Press Release /

Frimware: “Fujifilm launches new firmware for three X-Series cameras that makes on-the-spot instax printing possible with the instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-1..” (UPDATE: this link has been removed. It was marked with the date “June 17”, so probably it is planed to be released tomorrow.)

First looks and samples

Hands on: Rico’s X-pert corner first look (samples and first look) / Real World Images at aboutrc.com / photoreview / Ivan Joshua Loh shots at facebook / mirrorlessons /

Videos: Amazing OIS performance, see the comparison Fujinon XF18-135 vs [shoplink 25819]Canon EF-S 18-135mm[/shoplink] in this video. Read more about it in Rico’s first look here. / Unboxing /

PRESS-RELEASE

Fujifilm Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is announcing the release of its XF18-135mm high magnification zoom lens. The XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR will be available from July 2014.

This latest addition to the company’s line up of profession-grade lenses for X-series interchangeable-lens cameras covers a wide shooting range of 27mm wide-angle to 206mm telephoto equivalent*. It has the world’s most advanced 5.0-stop image stabilization technology** and features a dust-proof and waterproof structure with weather resistant sealing applied to more than 20 different areas of the lens.

• * 35mm film equivalent
• ** Complies with CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards

1. Product name, release date

Product name	FUJINON LENS XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Release date	July, 2014

2. Product features

(1) Covering a wide shooting range, from 27mm wide-angle to 206mm telephoto*

• The new XF18-135mm lens is suited to a variety of scene types and subject matter as it covers frequently used angles of view. These include wide-angle shooting, often used for landscapes and architecture with an excellent sense of perspective (27mm equivalent); a normal angle of view that naturally captures the image as it is (35mm, 40mm, 50mm equivalent); and telephoto, which allows you to zoom right in to capture portraits and sports scenes (85mm, 135mm, 200mm equivalent) with its 7.5x zoom.
• To achieve high descriptive performance with sharpness and rich contrast from the wide-angle to the telephoto, high-performance glass including 4 aspherical glass lenses and 2 ED glass lenses has been used. Multi-layer HT-EBC, which has high permeability (99.8%) and low reflectance (0.2%), is applied to the entire lens to effectively reduce lens flare and ghosting, which often occur in backlight conditions.Utilizing the wide zoom range of the lens, there is more freedom in composition and selecting angles.

• * 35mm format equivalent

(2) Fast autofocus (max. 0.10sec.)**, silent operation

• The XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR uses an inner focusing mechanism*** for rapid autofocus speeds. This was engineered by making the focus lens lighter and installing a linear motor. When this lens is combined with an X-series camera body^*4 which is compatible with phase detection AF, smooth photography is offered with faster AF.
• Linear motor technology which directly drives the focus lens creates low noise for silent operation when shooting movies.

• ** Complies with CIPA guidelines, internal measurement, during high performance mode, according to Fujifilm as of June 2014
• *** Method that moves relatively smaller lenses in the middle or at the end without moving the front which is composed of relatively larger lenses
• *4 As of June 2014, “FUJIFILM X-T1” and “FUJIFILM X-E2”

(3) World’s most advanced 5.0-stop image stabilization function

• In order to achieve the world’s most advanced 5.0-stop image stabilization performance, the ability to detect movement in the low-frequency band was improved, and an algorithm to accurately sense blur from the detected signal was developed. Correction performance was doubled in the low-speed shutter range. This helps to support a lightly-equipped shooting style without the use of a tripod.
• The newly adopted high-precision gyro sensor is installed with quartz oscillators which detect movement from high frequency to low frequency bandwidths.

(4) Weather resistant structure

• Weather resistant structure with sealing applied to 20 different areas of the lens barrel is resistant to typical atmospheric changes that occur in a natural environment, such as sudden rain, dust, and splashes of water.
• In order to improve the feel when adjusting the zoom, a ventilator has been placed on the inside of the base of the lens barrel. The structure effectively prevents dust particles and moisture from getting into the lens to ensure smooth operation.
• Designed to be paired with the Fujifilm X-T1 and its dedicated vertical grip VG-XT1 which also have weather resistant bodies.

(5) Light-weight and compact design for excellent portability

• The XF18-135mm lens offers a wide shooting range, advanced image stabilization, and a dust-proof, waterproof structure, all in a compact structure.
• When combined with the X-T1, the camera and lens weigh a mere 930g. This highly portable weather resistant kit offers much improved flexibility and wider photo opportunities to the photographer.
• The adoption of 4 aspherical lenses, each of which delivers the performance of multiple general spherical lenses together, has been used to achieve the lens’ extremely short optical length. With an easily maneuverable size and good holding balance with the total lens length, a comfortable shooting style is promised.

• * To ensure that autofocus performs as expected, download and install the latest version of the firmware for your camera.
  The firmware can be downloaded from the following website.
  http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html *available from June 27th

FOLLOW FUJIRUMORS on Facebook, google+, RSS-feed and Twitter

As you already know since a couple of days, Fujifilm will announce the 18-135 this Monday, the 16th of June. It will happen at 6 AM London time (7 AM in Rome / 1 AM in New York). Be ready for a live blogging session here on Fujirumors. Wherever in the world-wide web there is something interesting and worth to share about this lens, I’ll put the link here on Fujirumors.

BUT…

you don’t have to look that far to find out more about this lens. In fact X-guru Rico Pfirstinger just told me that he is preparing a first look to “new X-gear” (It’s probably the weather sealed 18-135mm, but as Rico simply said new gear, I can’t be 100% sure). So do not miss this First Look coming on Monday at 1 AM EDT here on Fujirumors.

Monday is also the day where you can choose to support Fujirumors. In fact, if you decide to pre-order the 18-135 clicking in one of the shoplinks (BHphoto/Amazon/Adorama & CO) I’ll share on this blog, FR will get a small commission from stores. It won’t cost you a single penny more on your gear and at the same time it will allow me to pay the site costs, keep this blog running and the rumors spreading.

A must for every X-E2 shooter (and not only ;-))

The elusive XF 56mm f/1.2 lens is finally in stock at AmazonUS (4 left), BestBuy and Pictureline!