At the CP+ show in Yokohama Fuji unveiled the new 24mm f/8.0 X-mount cap lens! This lens is all about fun and portability and resembles an idea launched by Olympus with the 15mm f/8.0 cap lens. Fuji didn’t share any info about the price and release date.
Also spotted at the CP+, the 50mm (equivalent) tele conversion lens for the X100/S (check out this post).
Pictures and specs via Mirrorlessrumors and DC.watch.
Photo Ninja 1.2.2.a pre-realease is available for download here. Amongst the others, it adds support for the X-T1. Ver. 1.2.3 will follow soon with Highlight Recovery Function for X-Trans cameras!
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Patrick
X-T1 pre-orders
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / EU: wexDE / wexUK /
X-T1 Hand Grip ($129.95): USA: AmazonUS / Bhphoto / EU: wexUk / wexDE
X-T1 pre-orders
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EU: wexDE / wexUK /
X-T1 Hand Grip ($129.95): USA: AmazonUS / Bhphoto / EU: wexUk / wexDE
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Black X100S in Stock at AmazonUS and Adorama!
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– Let yourself go to a pixel peeping session over at imaging-resources’ comparometer here! X-T1 vs the rest of the world (there are still no X-E2 samples available)… and drop your findings in the comment section down below! Imaging-resource also posted some first shots here.
– [UDPATE] Fujifilm X-T1 images added to studio test scene here at dpreview with an Adobe Camera Raw version that supports the X-T1!
– Shooting a Wedding with the Fujifilm X-T1 at thephoblographer here: “I can say one thing though, something I do like a lot about the X-T1 is how light it is. As a wedding photographer who spends 10-12 hours at a wedding this is a very important consideration. No more back pains for me after a wedding!”
– Hands-On With High-Res Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 Model Shots at the.me here: “The Fujifilm X-T1 is a thoroughly recommendable camera from what I can tell after playing with it and the stellar Fujinons XF 56mm F1.2 and XF 10-24mm F4 lenses. The camera feels great, has just the right size and is fast and responsive. Its evolved SLR-style handling, the mechanical dials and controls and rugged all-weater resistance certainly make this camera a no-brainer. Add the exquisite selection of XF prime glass.”
– Words | First frames with the X-T1 at laroquephoto here.
PRE-ORDERS
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / DigitalRev / EUROPE: DigitalRev / PCHstore / WexDE / WexUK
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The XF10-24 was scheduled for March 15 release, but now AmazonUS postponed the expected availability of two weeks, to March 31th (BHphoto says just “April”)… a pretty long wait for a lens announced back in December 18th!
Now, according to dc.watch (translation), the reason for this further delay is that, worldwide, the lens sold better than expected, so Fuji has to produce more units to fulfill pre-orders. Believe it or not, here is also Fuji’s official press release.
I don’t know if it can help you to manage your impatience (or if it will make things worst), but in the meantime you can check out Rico’s X-T1 + 10-24 full size images (RAW’s converted with Iridient) at Flickr here.
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EU: wexDE / wexUK /
X-T1 Hand Grip ($129.95): USA: AmazonUS / Bhphoto / EU: wexUk / wexDE
After the photographyblog review (check it here), now also ephotozine postet its X-T1 review here… and it’s again, 5 out of 5 stars, editors choice and they conclude saying that “it could be very hard to resist purchasing this camera.”
“Speed – We took a number of shots to test the camera’s responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras. With support for UHS-II memory cards the write speeds after and during continuous shooting seemed very quick indeed, and the card we were using with the camera is a Toshiba Exceria Pro (UHS-II) with read speeds up to 260MB/s and write speeds up to 240MB/s – much faster than the 95MB/s offered on other performance SD memory cards. Scrolling through photos is extremely quick, and focus is quick with the lens updated to the latest firmware.”
The next review will probably come from imaging-resource… they already shared some samples here.
And you, can you resist to the X-T1? Is it tempting you? If it can help to decide, Oscar Wilde said that “the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” Just kidding, I’m so happy with my X-E2 that I won’t make the switch to the X-T1… sure, once it is in the store of my hometown, I’ll go there and give it a closer look, but I won’t switch… I think ;-).
And here just some more tidbits, the shutter sound (youtube). For the first wedding with the X-T1 click here for the Italian version (translation).
X-T1 pre-orders
If you pre-order the X-T1 using one the links here on FR, you’ll at the same time support this blog, with no extra costs for you. Feel free to support Fujirumors.
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EU: wexDE / wexUK /
X-T1 Hand Grip ($129.95): USA: AmazonUS / Bhphoto / EU: wexUk / wexDE
black X100S in stock
It’s made for the street, it’s cool and it’s now available also all in black: it’s the black X100S, now in stock at several stores!
Adorama sells is it for $1,299 bundled with accessories or 4% reward here.
In Europe it’s available at WexUK here.
… or save some bucks and get it in silver for $1,049 at DigitalRev here.
