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PRESS RELEASES

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to announce that a new FUJINON LENS XF16mmF1.4 R WR will be added to the X-Series interchangeable lens line-up in mid-May 2015.

The lens has a fixed focal length of 16mm (24mm in 35mm format equivalent) and offers a dramatic wide field of view and stunning optical performance. The F1.4 maximum aperture delivers high image quality in low-light conditions and bokeh-rich macro photography with the minimum working distance of 15cm. Featuring high-speed autofocus, a weather- and dust-resistant structure that can work in temperatures as low as -10°C, and great portability thanks to its compact size, the shooting possibilities are further expanded.
The FUJINON fast aperture lens quintet is now complete. The XF16mmF1.4 R WR is the latest addition to the popular XF23mmF1.4 R, XF35mmF1.4 R, XF56mmF1.2 R, and XF56mmF1.2 R APD lens.

1. Main Features

(1) 13 elements in 11 groups and Nano GI Coating for high image quality

The optical design includes two aspherical elements and two ED (extra low-dispersion) elements, which reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations to deliver sharp, rich image quality even at the widest aperture of F1.4. The image quality is further enhanced by Fujifilm’s proprietary HT-EBC coating applied to the all lens surfaces and Nano GI Coating on the rear surface of G1 lens. This alters the refractive index between glass and air, to reduce ghosting and flare from diagonal incident light.

(2) Minimum working distance of 15cm

By getting closer to a subject the bokeh is enhanced and perspective is more dynamic, which gives the wide-angle photographer greater creativity. Use the XF16mm F1.4 R WR to photograph a plate of food with the restaurant in the background, for example, or a water droplet on a plant with forest in the background and both the subject and its surroundings can be captured at the same time. High image quality is achieved throughout the focus range by correcting various aberrations, even at minimum working distance of 15cm, and a Floating Focus System driven by two focus groups that work in conjunction with each other according to the working distance.

(3) High-speed autofocus as fast as 0.11sec*

A Rear Focusing System is used for high-speed autofocus. Autofocus, as fast as 0.11sec is achieved by a built-in high-torque DC coreless motor driving the focus unit. This makes the lens ideal for street shooting and portraiture.

• * Complies with CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) guidelines, internal measurement, during high performance mode, according to Fujifilm as of 16th April 2015

(4) Focus ring with depth-of-field scale

The focus ring comes with a depth-of-field scale, which is perfect for street photographers. By calculating the distance and adjusting the aperture setting, users can shoot spontaneously.

(5) Weather, Dust, and Freeze Resistance

The weather-resistant structure features 9 seals in 8 areas on the lens barrel. These keep the lens protected from sudden rain, dust and splashes of water. And the XF16mmF1.4 R WR features a design that absorbs the temperature difference between the outer and inner parts of the lens to minimize the impact on optical parts and also uses electronic parts that guarantee operation in low temperatures down to -10°C.

(6) Lightweight and compact

At approx. 375g the lens is around 40% of the weight of its DSLR equivalent. This is great news for all photographers who want a versatile lens that delivers the highest optical performance in a very compact size.

(7) Accessories, Lens Hood LH-X16** Sold separately

The pursuit of premium quality extends to the high-precision finish of the metal lens hood, and multiplies the pleasure of ownership.

• ** Available in September 2015

2. Main Specification

PRE-ORDER XF 16mmF1.4 WR ($999): USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / PCHstore /

Fuji X-guru Rico just told me that he’s preparing a First Look to a new XF lens that will be ready as soon as the embargo ends.

Now, a trusted source told me that the XF 16mmF1.4 will come this week, so I recommend you to stay tuned on FR on Thursday or Friday early in the morning London Time (around midnight in New York).

You can (and should) look for every information about the XF 16mmF1.4 on the web (I’ll do appositely a live blogging session for you here on FR), but you will hardly find a better report than Rico’s one.

One more (and eXcellent) reason to stay tuned on FR in these days :)

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FUJI X-SHIRTS available here in USA and here in Europe & CO.
Learn more about the 100% Fair Trade Charity X-shirts here.

X-T1 + XF 18-135 (save $400) at BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18-135 (save $300) at BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pictureline

Triple win for Fujifilm at the TIPA AWARDS 2015.

Fujifilm X100T: Premium Camera Award (see TIPA award)
Fujifilm X30: Best Expert Compact Camera Award (see TIPA award)
Fujinon XF 16-55: Best Compact System Camera Expert Zoom Lens Award (see TIPA awards)

The Best CSC camera is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark ll (price & specs – see Tipa award)

See more at the TIPA AWARDS site here.

Lensbaby announced the new Velvet 56mm F1.6 1:2 Macro Manual Focus Portrait Lens. It will be available for Fuji X-mount in May for US$499 (src-techradar). More Lensbaby lenses for Fuji X will come this spring… just check out this rumor here.

Here some specs:

• f/1.6-16
• 1:2 Macro
• 56mm
• 62mm filter
• Focuses from 5″ from front element to infinity
• Metal lens hood included with Velvet 56 lenses for mirrorless cameras only
• Dimensions (DSLR) 86mm at infinity to 112mm at Macro, 71.96mm diameter
• Dimensions (mirrorless without hood) 94mm Infinity to 120mm at Macro
• Weight ~400 grams

Andy Straw‎: Angry swan. X-T1 + Samyang 8mm fisheye. 1/800th @ f/8, ISO 800. — at The Wolseley Centre.

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Here are the most liked images of the Fujirumors facebook photostream… and keep it up, share and vote your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photostream. You can vote & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from March 30!

Enjoy the X-shots

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Bernhard Sedlmaier: 10 days old and soooo cute. Shot with X-T1 and 35mm @ 1,4

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Massimo Piana: Chioggia. X-E2. XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R. 125 sec. Aperturef/14. ISO 200

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Enrique Contreras: Picture of my daugther, for a baby voting contest. Shot with an X-E1 XF18-55. (20mm 1/60 f5.0 ISO 3200)

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Fernando Quintino Estevão‎: Porto Moniz, Madeira. Fuji X T1, XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR, Lee Big Stopper, Lee ND Grad 0,3 and 0,6 Filters, Bilora Twister Pro Mini tripod

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Francis Jay Orbizo: fujifilm xpro1. 56mm f1.2 shot at 1.4. 1/500 sec

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Naret Visesvongsa‎: One fine evening at Nai Torn Beach Phuket, Thailand. Fuji XT1, 14mm F2.8, .8 Sec F 16. Sigh Ray Graduate 4 Stop Filter. Convert from RAW in Iridient Developer 3 with final retouch in PS.

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