The Future of GFX in 30 Lenses

Back in January I asked you to tell us in the comments what you wish in terms of future GF lenses.

You answered by dropping lots of lens suggestions in the comments.

It was not easy, but I’ve condensed your wishes into 30 lenses.

Some lenses might sound a bit unconventional, but they are merger of several wishes.

be Careful what you Wish for (f/2.8 zooms?)

The list includes three zoom lenses with an f/2.8 aperture.

I am not sure if everybody is fully aware of what f/2.8 means on GFX. So let me clarify.

I get it, the typical high end workhorse full frame zoom lenses are f/2.8.

But in order to get the shallow depth of field of an f/2.8 full frame lens on the GFX system, you actually need “only” f/3.5 on GFX. In fact, current f/4 GF lenses are already quite close to those full frame f/2.8 lenses (f/4 on GFX gives f/3.16 DOF on FF).

So what you ask for, if you vote for f/2.8 GFX zooms, are zoom lenses with a full frame equivalent f/2.2 DOF. And to get an idea what that means in terms of size and price check out the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L, one of the very rare mirrorless zoom lenses (if not the only one?) that is faster than f/2.8.

I personally don’t want such lenses. As an f/4 GF zoom lens owner myself, I can say f/4 is more than enough for my needs. It’s close enough to f/2.8 full frame zooms, and if you want something faster, then for my needs it’s better to go the prime lens path.

But it’s your survey, your recommendations, so the list will include f/2.8 lenses.

But my Dream Lens is…

Maybe your dream lens might not be in the list, but you might find something similar to it. Drop the vote on the lens that is closest to your wish.

VOTE NOW – The Ultimate GF Lens Wish Survey

The French website Phototrend has interviewed Tamron managers at the CP+ in Japan.

Here is what the Tamron manager said about their Fujifilm X mount lineup:

All Tamron lenses for the X mount sell very well, more than we expected. Currently, we offer the 11-20 mm, the 17-70 mm; the 18-300 mm and the 150-500 mm. These are all E-mount lenses developed on the X-mount.

The next step will be to plan new APS-C lenses.

When asked if they may be releasing new lenses for both Sony E and Fujifilm X mount, the Tamron manager answered “Yes, maybe“.

All available Tamron X mount lenses are currently rebated. Full list below.

via phototrend

• Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8:
  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
• Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 – save $100
  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / AmazonCA
• Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 – save $100
  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / AmazonCA
• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 – save $200
  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / AmazonCA