Why I Sold the Godox TT350F and Which Flashes I do Recommend

Why I Sold the Godox TT350F and Which Flashes I do Recommend

guest post by Alexandru A. – contact me at fujirumor@gmail.com if you would like to contribute with guest posts

First off all I apologize for the boredom of this article. I wanted to do videos, comparisons, tests, photos, etc. but it is full season, I have 2 children, a day job and no time on my hands.

I jumped to the mirrorless realm from Nikon and I am glad I did. After I sold all my Nikon gear all I was left were my 3 Nikon flashes SB600 SB700 and SB800. For a period I continued to use them with the Fuji system but this had limitations. I shoot events and I like to have one flash on camera and at least 2 off camera. I have 2 X-T2 bodies so the numbers did not add up.

The plan…

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Fujinon XF 200mmF2 Sample Images and Old Vs. New 1.4x Teleconverter Comparison

Fujinon XF 200mm F2 Samples

Fujifilm X-shooter Surachart Chandenduang is testing the brand new XF200mmF2. He is photographing ice skaters and takes some portraits on the beach with the 200/2.

In his camera bag there is also a Nikon D5 with 70-200, and you can see it compared to the X-T2 with XF200 on his facebook page here.

Fujinon XF 200mm F2: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Rico Pfirstinger has published a comparison between the old 1.4x teleconverter and new 1.4x teleconverter mounted on the Fujinon XF200mmF2 on his flickr here (where you will find many more XF200/2 samples).

Down below you see the results zoomed in 200%, and the new teleconverter delivers clearly superior resutls.

As I told you already months before announcements, the old 1.4x teleconverter was designed to work well only down until f/2.8, hence Fujifilm needed to design a new converter that works well also stopped down at f/2.

The new 1.4x Teleconverter is properly supported only by the XF200mmF2, so if you use it on other Fujinon lenses, it won’t work well.

Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8 with New Improved Flare Control

Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8

According to a new source, the Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8 WR will have a new and improved flare control.

I guess it will probably use the same new “Anti-Reflection Coating” that we will find in the XF 200mm F2, and that will become standard in most of future Fujinon XF lenses.

We could see some mock-ups of the XF8-16 already in the past. I share them for you again here:

The Fujinon XF 8-16 is the most wanted Fujinon lens on FR-readers’ “To Do” list. And all we know officially from Fujifilm, is that it will be out this year.

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Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Available for Pre-order at AmazonUS

 

Finally also AmazonUS is taking pre-orders on the Fujinon GF 250mm F4.

The GF 250mmF4 has been announced along with the 18mm and 45mm Macro extension tubes and the 1.4x Teleconverter.

Make sure to check out Rico’s First Look Review about all these new Fujinon goodness and to check back our Fujinon GF 250mm Live Blog

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Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Pre-orders Now at BHphoto

Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Pre-orders

Adorama was punctual like a Swiss clock, and started taking pre-orders right at the GF 250mm F4 announcement.

BHphoto was slower, but finally also they show the latest and greatest Fujifilm gear available for pre-order.

Amazon has all the extension tubes and teleconverter for pre-order, but not the GF 250mm F4 (at the time of this post).

Check out the pre-order links below.

Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm Announces GF250mmF4, New Firmware for GFX, X-H1, X-T2, X-E3, X-Pro2, X100F, Download New X-T20 Firmware – LIVE BLOGGING

LEAKED: Full Press Release of Fujinon GF 250mm F4 (€3,299), Teleconverter and Extension Tubes

Nokishita just leaked the full German press release of the Fujinon GF 250mm F4, 1.4x Teleconverters and the macro extenesion tubes. You find it google translated below.

Annoncement is expected in a few hours. Stay tuned on FujiRumors for an huge live blogging via Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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PRESS RELEASE

New FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR telephoto lens and 1.4x teleconverter and extension rings for the FUJIFILM GFX 50S

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Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Hands On Pictures Leaked and UK Pricing – Official Announcement VERY SOON

LIVE BLOGGING STARTS SOON

PRE-ORDER LIVE AT ANY MOMENT

Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

ePhotozine leaked a few more pictures and details about the GF250mm F4 ahead of the official launch, which will happen soon.

And do make sure to read the FULL LEAKED PRESS RELEASE of the GF 250mm F4 and more in this article.

  • Release end of may
  • The GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR is a telephoto lens that achieves approximately 198mm in 35mm format equivalent. Plus, attaching the GF1.4X TC WR, 1.4x teleconverter provides coverage for telephoto shooting up to approximately 277mm in 35mm format equivalent, without any image quality deterioration.
  • The lens is also equipped with the new focus pre-set function, which allows the photographer to instantly activate focus settings previously saved in the lens memory.

Pricing will be as follows:

  • Fujifilm Fujinon GF 250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Lens £2,899.00Macro
  • Extension Tube for GF Lenses -18mm (MCEX-18G WR) £ 289.00Macro
  • Extension Tube for GF Lenses -45mm (MCEX-45G WR) £ 289.00
  • 1.4x Teleconverter for use with GF250mm lens (GF1.4X TC WR) £ 749.00

Here are the leaks at ephotozine

  • GF 250mm announcement here
  • GF 250mm hands on photos here
  • Firmware update announcement here

Also photographyblog uploaded some hands on pictures

Annoncement is expected within minutes so stay tuned on FujiRumors for an huge live blogging via Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

Fujinon XF 16-55 f/2.8 – Dating the Prom Queen!!

'Stella' - candid street portrait, Western Australia, 2018. Fuji X-T2, XF 16-55, 16mm @F2.8
‘Stella’ – candid street portrait, Western Australia, 2018. Fuji X-T2, XF 16-55, 16mm @F2.8

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guest post by Philip Sutton: philipsuttonphotography.com + instagram at fineartfoto

Previous guest posts of Philip Sutton

  • Fujifilm – My Journey From Frustration To Competency – Read here
  • The Pleasure and Pain of Fujifilm Lenses! – Read here
  • Fuji X-T1, X-T2 – A New Way of Seeing! – Read here
  • Fuji X-T2 and X-T1 – a New Perspective on Myanmar in 2017 – Read here
  • Fuji X-T2/X-T1 – Recce in Bali – Read here

I have written a lot about my different lenses over the years, and I even mentioned the 16-55 lens on my last blog relating to my seven year journey with Fujifilm. I am currently halfway through writing my most recent blog regarding the new style of street photography that I have implemented using the flip out screens on my X-T2’s. However, I have been so excited recently about my 16-55 lens that I have momentarily dropped all other projects, so I can write a long-term review on this wonderful lens.

My Quest

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UPDATE: Accurate Size Comparison: Fujinon XF 200mmF2 Vs. XF 50-140mmF2.8 Vs. XF 100-400mmF4.5-5.6 Vs. CaNikon Full Frame

Fujinon XF200mmF2 Size Comparison

UPDATE: Added comparison Canon 5DMK IV with Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM and Nikon D850 with Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX APO DG HSM. Of course the APS-C XF200mm has to be compared to the equivalent Full Frame 300mm glass, and not 200mm!

Today Fujifilm published their first episode of the “Fujifilm X-H1 Development Story“.

The article includes a technical sketch of the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR mounted on the brand new Fujifilm X-H1.

I used the technical sketch provided by Fujifilm (and camerasize.com) to photoshop a size comparison of the XF200mmF2 against the other big Fujinon glass, the XF50-140 and the XF100-400.

Keep in mind that there could be changes, since the sketch shows the current estimated size of the XF200mmF2. We are still in pre-production phase, so the final lens might see some changes.

The article linked above also says the XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR will weight more than 2kg and that in order to withstand the stress, the mount part of the Fujifilm X-H1 has reinforced ribs.

FR-reader Panther wonders if Fujifilm implies, that the mount of the X-T2 can’t handle that stress. I guess we will get more answers soon, when the XF200mmF2 will be announced (witihin 2018).

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Hm… I’m a happy camper with my little combo :)

Fujinon XF 80mm Macro for Music Photography & Video

X-T2 & XF 56/1.2. Slow AF but more than capable of great results!

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Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 for Music Photography and Video

Fujinon XF 80mmF2.8 Macro: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

Guest post by Daniel Philipson Web | Instagram | Facebook

I switched from Nikon to Fujifilm in late 2014 and haven’t looked back since. Love the performance, look and feel of the Fuji cameras/glasses, the excellent JPEG handling with beautiful colors and film simulations and of course, the Kaizen updates. For a few years now I have photographed music in terms of performances, shows and concerts. The Fujisystem suits my needs for this very well and it’s a joy to use!

The current lenses works great but…

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