Merry Christmas to All FujiRumors Readers!

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Dear FujiRumors Friends,

Warm wishes to all of you for a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. Once again, I want to say thank you for being here, for reading, commenting, sharing, and for making FujiRumors what it is today. This community exists because of your passion for photography and for Fujifilm.

No matter if you’re out shooting with an X-series camera, a GFX, or simply enjoying photography in any form, I hope these days give you time and inspiration to focus on what truly counts: the people we love and the moments we share with them.

I’m incredibly grateful for all of you. Truly ❤️

And if during the holidays you feel like doing something meaningful with a few spare euros or dollars — even just 1, 2, or 5 — you can consider supporting KNGO in Cambodia, an NGO that FujiRumors has proudly supported for many years.

To give you an idea of the impact:

  • 20 dollars can provide one student with school supplies for an entire year

  • 50 dollars cover all expenses for one student for six months

  • 100 dollars fund a full one-year scholarship for one student

Thanks to your generosity, many children have already gained access to free education. If you feel like helping again, your support truly makes a difference.

Happy Holidays to you and your families.

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Fujifilm MKX Lenses Now up to $2,800 Off

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The Fujinon MKX cine lenses are now up to $2,800 off at BHphoto.

I don’t see these deals listed on the official Fujifilm rebate page, so, like a few more offers below, these seem to be BHphoto deals and I don’t know how long they will last.

Unofficial XF Lens Deals – unknown ending date

Official XF Lens Deals – end January 18

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Sigma GF 24mmF2 Lens Patent for Fujifilm GFX

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Back in 2023, Sigma’s CEO said that Fujifilm GFX users would be their ideal customers, while also making it clear that Sigma had no plans to produce G-mount lenses at the time.

Then in 2024, the tone changed. Sigma’s CEO stated that if Sigma truly wants to become the “master of optics,” it would eventually need to make lenses for the Fujifilm GFX system.

That statement raised expectations that Sigma GFX lenses could arrive sooner rather than later. However, in 2025, the message shifted once again: Sigma currently has no concrete plans, and GFX lenses are something that might happen “maybe in the distant future.”

So, what’s the situation now?

A newly surfaced Sigma patent may provide a small but interesting clue.

The patent describes an optical design for a 24mm f/2 lens that appears to cover a sensor larger than full frame. Based on the technical specifications, the Japanese website Asobinet speculates that this design could be intended for Fujifilm GFX (44×33mm).

And the fact that Sigma is even investigating and patenting optical designs for GFX-sized sensors is noteworthy.

It suggests a few things:

  • The GFX system’s market share is growing, possibly approaching a point where Sigma sees long-term potential
  • There likely isn’t any “mount protection” preventing third-party manufacturers from producing G-mount lenses, meaning Fujifilm appears open to external lens makers

These are undeniably positive signals.

However, a strong reality check is needed. Over the years, I’ve shared hundreds of patents on FujiRumors. Only once did I spot a patent before it turned into a real, shipping product. In all other cases, patents either surface after a product is announced—or never materialize at all.

We’ve seen this countless times:

So while today’s Sigma patent is encouraging—especially because it shows third-party interest in the G mount—it does not mean Sigma GFX autofocus lenses are just around the corner.

For now, this is best seen as a first signal, not a promise. The road to third-party G-mount AF lenses may still be long—or may never happen at all.

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7Artisans Teases New LITE APS-C Autofocus Lens Series

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7Artisans is teasing a brand-new “Lite” series of APS-C lenses, set to be officially unveiled later this month.

So far, the company has released a teaser image showing the silhouette of three lenses. According to 7Artisans, each lens in the Lite lineup will weigh no more than 180g, clearly targeting photographers looking for compact and lightweight setups.

The teaser was shared on 7Artisans’ official Weibo account, where the company wrote here:

  • Light to no burden: 180g lightweight body, no pressure on the pocket or bag, finally no need to carry “bricks” when going out to create;
  • Three different focal length lenses: street sweep / travel shooting / daily recording full cover, the creative rhythm is not interrupted;
  • APS-C frame adapts to mainstream micro-singles;
  • AF autofocus + small size;
  • New series – LITE series.

I have the feeling we are getting Viltrox Air rebranded versions :).

Currently 7Artisans offers these three autofocus lenses for Fujifilm X:

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Fujifilm Mysteriously Removes GF32-64mmF4 Firmware From Its Website – UPDATED

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UPDATE: Fujifilm put the firmware back online after our article. The issue (probably): Fujifilm seems to have made some re-designs on the website, and maybe they just forgot to upload the GF32-64mm page again.

Fujifilm has so far released two firmware updates for the (currently heavily discounted) Fujinon GF32-64mmF4.

  • ver.1.20 – improved exposure tracking in video and reduced focusing motor noise
  • ver.1.10 –  phase detection support for GFX100

However, for reasons currently unknown, Fujifilm has removed the GF32-64mmF4 firmware from its official website. If you try to access the dedicated firmware page, you’re now greeted with a 404 – Page Not Found error here – cached page here.

At this point, it’s unclear why Fujifilm decided to pull the firmware. Personally, I’m running firmware version 1.20 on my own GF32-64mmF4, and everything works flawlessly. In fact, I really appreciate the faster and quieter autofocus performance it delivers.

That said, firmware doesn’t just disappear from an official support page without a reason. Even if version 1.20 seems perfectly fine in day-to-day use, Fujifilm’s decision to remove it suggests that there may be an underlying issue we’re not aware of yet.

For this reason, I strongly advise fellow GFX shooters not to install firmware version 1.20 if someone happens to share the file privately. Until Fujifilm clarifies the situation or republishes the firmware, it’s better to stay on the safe side.

* freebies at BHphoto include a free CFexpress Type B Card and a camera bag

Unofficial XF Lens Deals – unknown ending date

Official XF Lens Deals – end January 18

Official X Camera Deals – end January 18

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