More Images of Venus Optics Laowa 9mm F2.8 Lens + Sample Images

We already leaked the upcoming Laowa 9mm F2.8 back in December here.

The leak of December, also includes sample images taken with the Laowa 9mm, so make sure to check it out, because FujiRumors and SonyAlphaRumors are the only place where you can find sample images so far ;) .

Laowa lenses are made by the Chinese manufacturer Venus Optics, but as already highlighted by TheCameraStoreTV in their Best/Worst 2017 epsiode, we see more and more quality products coming from China, and TCSTV specifically mentions Laowa lenses amongst those Chinese quality products.

The new product images have been leaked at weibo here.

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Fujinon XF80mm Macro In Stock + Reviews, Samples and Unboxing

 

The Fujinon XF80mm is now in stock at AmazonUS via third party sellers.

At this stage, normally the third party seller offering the lens for sale via Amazon can change often. So make sure to check out the official authorized Fujifilm dealer list here and here, to be sure you don’t buy grey market gear with limited warranty.

We already reported that BHphoto started shipping the XF80mm last week. Did you get yours? Then feel free to let us know in the comments what you think about it.

And now a mini-XF80 roundup:

  • Fuji XF80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR | Review at leighmiller
  • Shooting With The Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 Macro at macleancomms
  • Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Unboxing & size Comparison to other Fujinon lenses at KMFoto Youtube
  • Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Unboxing at Ket Sang Tai Youtube

Fujinon XF 80mm Macro: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

Amazon Black Friday Deals Will Start November 17

 

Amazon announced that the Black Friday deals will start on November 17 and go on for 10 days.

The Black Friday pages are already up and running here and some early deals can be found: AmazonUS, AmazonCA, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonIT, AmazonFR.

You will get early access to the deals if you are a Amazon Prime member. You can make a free trial and cancel your subscription within 30 days if you don’t want to be a Prime member. Subscribe to Amazon Prime here: AmazonUS, AmazonCA, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonIT, AmazonFR.

Fujinon XF Lens Deals

XF18mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF27mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF60mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF35mmF1.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF14mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 16mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
XF23mmF1.4 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF56mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF90mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF10-24mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF55-200mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF18-135mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF56mmAPD (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF16-55mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF50-140mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF100-400mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujifilm X Camera Deals

X-T2 Body (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 Graphite Body (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 + XF18-55 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

X-Pro2 body (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
X-Pro2 Graphite + XF23/2 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

X-T20 body (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + XF18-55 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + XC16-50 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

X-A3 + XC16-50 (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
X-A3 + XC16-50 + XF23/2 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

GFX Deals

Fujifilm GFX 50S Secret Deal: How to Save $,1550 (instead of “just” $1,000) on Fujifilm GFX at BHphoto – full instructions here

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 (save $450): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F4 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujinon Lens Rentals Skyrocketed Showing 96% Increase in 2017

Things seem to go quite well for Fujifilm.

Their imaging division is healthy and registers “substantial increase in income“, some managers dream of 50% market share, and Fujifilm’s declared goal is to become Nr.1 mirrorless premium camera manufacturer within 2019.

Considering that from 2011 to 2013 Fujifilm sold overall only 700,000 X-series cameras, I’d say the company has made quite some significant step forwards from 2014 to 2017. The camera that changed everything, was the Fujifilm X-T1, which is now discontinued, and I dedicated an emotial farewell in this article.

And now we have some more significant data, that show that more and more people are looking at the Fuji X system.

According to data send out by lensrentals from the their press contact and reported by fstoppers, the Fujifilm X-system has seen huge rental increase in 2017. Fstoppers writes:

“Fuji lenses skyrocketed, showing 96 percent more rentals. Sony lenses also increased 22 percent, while Canon and Nikon decreased 8 and 10 percent, respectively.”

Some more significant data:

Thanks to FR reader VatArt Photo for spotting the news and sharing with us :)

A lot of the Fujinon glass (and cameras) is right now in offer, as well as Fujifilm GFX gear. Check it out below.

FUJIFILM X and GFX DEALS

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Neoprene Hood Hat Lens Protection :: Make the Lens Cap Stay Put on Lens :: Timelapse+ VIEW Intervalometer Fuji X Support (X Accessories Zone)

Protect lens and shade against dust, moisture and impact with the OP/TECH Hood Hat – Videos and Customer Reviews at AmazonUS

  • Fuji X mirrorless cameras now supported by the VIEW Intervalometer timelapseplus
  • New version of the eyecup adapter for the X-T10 that also works with the X-T20 and provides a generally improved fit. Check them out at shapeways.com

Fuji X-T2: Making the Lens Cap Stay Put on the Kit Lens at jbrish

  • Fuji X-T2 Kirk Photo L Bracket at Finding Middle Earth Youtube
  • Fujinomics – X-T2 and Polarizing Filter at jbrish
  • TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…? at fujirumors.com

Fujifilm X-shooter Mario and his good friend Jensen developed a new backpack that is now on kickstarter here. The FJORD 36 Action Pack by NYA-EVO.

World’s First Canon EF to Fuji X Smart Adapter with Autofocus and Aperture Control by Steelsring

Steelsring has now finished the first prototype of the first Canon/Sigma EF to Fuji X smart adapter with autofocus and aperture control. You can see a video demostration on his youtube channel here.

Steelsring is already offering the same adapter for Fujifilm GFX, as we reported first here.

*** New Firmware is Out ***

Fujifilm Releases New Firmware for Fujifilm X-T2, X-Pro2, XF 10-24 and XF18-55

Fujinon XF 8-16mmF2.8 Vs. XF 16mmF1.4 Size Comparison + GF 250mm Hands On Photos

Just yesterday here we shared a bunch of XF8-16 and GF250 prototype images.

Now also ephotozine uploaded their sample images of the prototypes, and they show the XF8-16 next to the XF 16mm.

Please note that the XF16mm has the rear cap mounted on it, whereas the XF8-16 has no rear cap, which makes the XF16mm a bit longer than it should be.

There are many more images to see at ephotozine here.

They also shared GF250mm hands on photos here.

Best Budget X Lenses, 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 Reviews, Tilt-shift on Fuji APS-C, XF23mmF2 Cameralabs Review + POLL (Lens Zone)

Fujinon (and X-mount) Lenses

So what’s more important, the camera or the lens? Let’s find out what you think with a little poll, that you can find down below… after our Fuji Lens Roundup :)

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Practical Guide on How To Choose Best Travel Tripod :: 5 Things That Make a Tip Top Tripod :: Top New Carbon Tripod for $120

Sirui T-025X, one of the best travel tripods according to the FujiRumors community

Tripod

I recently made shameless use of FujiRumors (and your time) for a personal carbon fiber travel tripod help request. Your feedback in the comments was terrific, and as the true review-holic I am, I had lots of work to do to compare your suggestions.

But just when I was about to push the checkout button for the highly recommended Sirui T-025x, Benro suddenly announced the brand new Benro TSL08CN00, a carbon fiber tripod designed for mirrorless cameras (and small DSLRs) and even more affordable than the Sirui T-025x. Folded, though, the Benro might be still too big for traveling purposes, so at the end, it will be the Sirui for me.

If you are also wondering which is the best tripod for your needs, here is a dedicated roundup with a few more useful links you should check out and that might help you to make your tripod decision.

Sirui T-025x: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, [shoplink 59802 ebay]your local eBay[/shoplink]

Benro TSL08CN00 : BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, [shoplink 60220 ebay]your local eBay[/shoplink]