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

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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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Fujifilm Deals in USA and Europe – An Overview

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X-T50 + Lenses

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Note 1: in UK you can buy X-T50 body or any kit, you’ll save £210 if you add XF23mmF2 or XF50mmF2 to you purchase
Note 2: Amazon IT is an authorized retailer, but make sure it is shipped and sold by Amazon. Amazon UK is not authorized. Also Amazon DE is not listed as authorized, but I see the X-T50 deal anyway (so far) at Amazon DE at the same price of authorized dealers

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

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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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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 AF Officially Announced

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The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 has now been officially launched for Fujifilm X mount.

Main Features:

  • Ultra-Light and Slim
  • Efficient Autofocus
  • Innovative Slide Cap Design with Firmware Upgrades
  • Exceptional Image Quality

Look, I love pancake lenses, but I’ll pass on this one.

If you have the budget, then I still recommend the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR, which has an aperture ring, is weather sealed, faster aperture, better ergonomics, still extremely compact, optically fantastic and capable of resolving 40MP… and the list of loves for this lens could actually go on forever.

Sure, it costs about $300 more than the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5, but it’s worth every penny if you ask me.

The problem? Good luck finding on in stock.

At BHphoto it’s out of stock, on Amazon you can find some second hand units (often overpriced), Adorama says they should have stock end of February, it’s on backorder at Moment and good luck finding it anywhere else.

And all of this a humble 4 year after announcement ;).

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