Fujifilm GFX100RF Coming in Two Colors (First Time Ever for GFX System) – And How to Pick the Right One ;)

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.

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Fujinon XF 50-135mmF2.8, XF 18-300mmF3.5-6.3 and XF 18-135mmF3.5-5.6 Patents Spotted

New Fujifilm patents surfaced on the web and shared by the Japanese website asobinet.

  • Fujinon XF 18-300mm F3.5-6.3
  • Fujinon XF 50-135mm F2.8
  • Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6

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.

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The Most Exciting Announcement of Early 2025 is Happening Soon!

I must admit, I am thrilled to see what’s coming very soon.

Why?

Because while I do love Fujifilm, I always keep an eye on what’s going on at other brands.

And rarely have I been as excited to follow a non-Fujifilm camera announcement as the one that will happen in just a few hours.

So what is it?

Well, you know, FujiRumors has even written a dedicated love letter to that system in the past: Olympus (now OM System).

Besides the fact that I believe Micro Four Thirds could get a great revival thanks to computational photography (the smaller the sensor, the easier it is to make the computational photography magic happen), it is also true that the M43 sensor is plenty of good enough for most normal human beings. And you also get the added advantage of an even smaller and affordable system than Full Frame or APS-C.

So, there is lots to love about micro four thirds.

And soon there will be another excellent reason to look at the M43 system again!

In fact, OM Systems is about to launch probably one of the best looking digital retro cameras ever to hit the market: the OM System OM-3.

This is a brilliant move, as we have seen with Fujifilm, but of course also with cameras like the Nikon Zf, that vintage looking cameras sell really well.

And I tell you this: with the OM-3 soon on the market, if I was forced to leave my beloved Fujifilm APS-C system, I’d go for the OM System OM-3 rather than anything else there is on the APS-C or Full Frame market.

I have shot with mirrorless M43 for many years and still today some of the images I love most in my library are taken with Olympus mirrorless or Panasonic mirrorless cameras.

So, let’s rejoice. More strong competition coming for Fujifilm (which is a great thing) and more retro options for us nostalgic film camera lovers.

Fujifilm X Summit March 20 in Prague: What to Expect… and What Not

So we told you that the next Fujifilm X Summit will take place March 20.

By the way, it will take place in the wonderful city of Prague.

I have quickly read all possible speculations about what will come, so let me set a few things right.

The only gear we can be sure will come on that day, will be the Fujifilm GFX100RF.

And the gear we can be sure will not come on that day is the Fujifilm X-E5, which will come in summer 2025.

And if the anonymous source is correct, also the Fujifilm GFX Eterna will come later (in June).

There is the 1″ half frame Fujifilm camera, but I have no idea when that one will come, so I can’t exclude that for March 20.

Of course there can be always surprises. Some early prototypes of future gear (digital X Pan TX-3 anyone?), new lens roadmaps and what not.

But whatever comes, the place to be is FujiRumors.com. We will cover everything so that you won’t miss anything. ;)