Thinks are getting more “Pro” in the Meike world it seems.
I mean, we know there is already the Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 on the market.
But apparently the Meike AF 85mm F1.8 Pro is coming soon, too, according to reports shared at the Chinese platform weibo by the account 独立摄影师联合会 here.
In fact, what you see above is an image taken with the Meike AF 85mm F1.8 Pro.
Earlier today we already told you about the new Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro.
Here are a few reviews about the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR.
After making a very long list of Pros, Lenstip writes:
For a price of $700 you get a universal zoom lens with excellent optical performance practically devoid of any flaws, well put together, small, and lightweight. I don’t doubt that it fully deserves our Editor’s Choice badge – heartfelt congratulations for the constructors of this one!
Reivews:
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In theory this should me a minor rumor.
And yet, I know it will be one of those, that will make future Fujifilm GFX100RF owners struggle quite a bit.
So what’s about?
Well, the Fujifilm GFX100RF will be offered in black and in silver.
Sure, nothing earth shattering.
But it is the first time ever Fujifilm is offering color options for a GFX camera.
While it’s nice to have more options, at the same time it also makes the choice harder.
So, which one should you go for?
Well, I have theory on which one is better: it’s the one that survives the assault of scalpers and that you are still lucky enough to find in stock somewhere.
And I speak out of experience.
No joke… I made the same error.
When the X100VI was launched, I miraculously found it available a few days after launch at my local store. They had one sample, all black. I wanted to grab it, but then I asked if they’ll get also the silver one. They said “probably next week“. So a week passed by, I went to the photography store and asked to see also the silver one. Answer: “All sold out. No idea when we will get new units“. I still pass there every now and then, but haven’t seen an X100VI ever again.
So, the one to get, is the one you find in stock. Silver or black, I am sure they’ll both look sexy.
Fujifilm GFX100RF Rumors
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According to our sources, Tokina will launch “a new fast zoom lens” for Fujifilm X-mount.
Let me know what you think it could be, but I believe 99% of you will bet on this lens here!
But again, all we know is it will be a “new fast zoom“.
We also received the first images of the lens mounted on a Fujifilm camera, which you can see above.
New Fujifilm patents surfaced on the web and shared by the Japanese website asobinet.
I will share all the details below after some personal thoughts about them.
Fujinon XF 18-300mm F3.5-6.3
This patent is nothing new, as we could see one already back in 2023 here (just 6.5 instead of 6.3 on the long end), along with the patents for other lenses such as the Fujinon XF 16-150mm f/4-6.5 OIS and Fujinon XF 16-200mm f/3.5-6.5 OIS.
Yes, there is already the lovely Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3, so probably this lens would not be a top priority in my mind. Although, when I once talked to a “prime-purist” like SonyAlphaRumors, he told me “the only zoom lenses that make sense are the superzooms“.
If you are also of that opinion, than having more superzoom options also coming from Fujifilm (with an aperture ring), then this could be a very interesting lens.
Fujinon XF 50-135mmF2.8
While the original Fujinon XF50-140mmF2.8 is definitely a stellar performer, I would definitely welcome a MKII version.
I mean, also the XF16-55mmF2.8 got its MKII version: smaller, lighter and even optically better in many areas over its predecessor.
So if Fujifilm could pull this off also for the XF50-140mmF2.8 replacement, that would be great.
Just one thing: in this patent the XF50-135mmF2.8 has not an internal zoom (although it does not protrude significantly). It would be great if it would be an internal zoom lens.
Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6
As a happy owner of the Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 MKI, I would definitely appreciate the arrival of a MKII version.
The new version in this patent has a different optical design.
Also here, make it more compact, even better optically, and I would definitely upgrade to a MKII version.