RUMOR: XF35mmF2 WR and 1.4x Tele-Converter to be announced late October (New Source)

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According to a new source, both, the 1.4x Tele-Converter and the weather sealed XF 35mmF2 will be announced late October.

This is a new source, so take the grain of salt, but since Fuji itself said in May, that the XF35mmF2 will be available in November, an announcement within October makes sense… always if Fuji doesn’t decide to postpone everything in the last second.

NOTE: On Febraury 2015 Fujifilm said that the 1.4x teleconverter will work with the following lenses: XF50-140mm, XF120mmF2.8 R Macro, XF100-400mm!

stay tuned,
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RoboSHOOT sync speeds with the X100 series works at all speeds up to 1/4000s

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Press Release:

This is a brief update about RoboSHOOT© flash Triggers for Fuji
What sync speed can you expect with the x100? We’ve frequently gotten this question and the answer is complex enough that it warrants this notice.

We’ve tested on both X100s and X100T and found synch speeds work all the way to 1/4000s. So, yes, RoboSHOOT© supports all shutter speeds on these cameras.

But, there are things to be aware of. Firstly, at higher flash power the flash duration can be longer than 1/1000s. So, you will frequently see brightness fall off starting at 1/1000s, especially if the aperture is stopped down (because more power is requested). Secondly, the longer the flash duration, the more sensitive it is to any delay (there is about 500 microseconds of delay from the radio). Lastly, the camera only requests so much power, so again, stopping down reaches a limit. Thus, these three physical limitations come into play to affect the exposure, and they compound when multiple limitations occur. So, practically, what does this mean?

RoboSHOOT© does supports TTL on the X100 series throughout the shutter speed range: no HSS required. However, at very high speeds (about 1/1000s and above) you may want to keep the aperture wide-open, and regardless, you may see under exposure at extreme speeds. Of course, some of this can be compensated for with flash exposure compensation. So, enjoy experimenting with this fun option!

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RUMOR: XF 35mmF2 WR will cost less than the current XF35mmF1.4 (SRP)

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Hi X-folks,

today I’d just quickly inform you that we now have a first hint about the price of the XF 35mmF2 WR. According to a source, who was right in the past, the Weather Resitant XF35mmF2 WR will cost less than the XF35mmF1.4. The source did not specify, though, if it’s for the lens alone, bundled with the X-PRO2 or in both cases. Anyway, it seems that price will be very interesting :) .

If true, then that’s a good news … my credit card is ready… it will the perfect lens for my weather sealed X-PRO2. But please note that price & release are amongst the trickiest part of the rumors, since Fuji can change it anytime. You’ll be updated as soon as I get information from trusted sources.

When will it come? Well, I remind you how already back in May, Fujifilm was pretty clear about it: the Weather Resistant XF35mmF2 will be available in November.

stay tuned,
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XF35mmF2 WR compared to XF14mm

X-T10 + 35mmF2 WR (via lesnumeriques)

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ONLINE: New Edition of the Interactive FUJI X MAGAZINE (Nr.11) – Win an X-T10 with kit lens!

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Edition 11 of the interactive Fuji X Magazine is online now here. Plenty of great images inside. You also have the chance to win an X-T10 with 16-50 kit lens.

Do you want to be the first to know when a new Magazine, a Rumor, a News or a Firmware is online? Then follow FR at Fuji X Forum, Facebook, Google+, RSS-feed and Twitter

… you’ll get the news here on FujiRumors as soon as it happens (and sometimes even before ;) ).

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[UPDATE] New FAST Mirrorless LENSES for FUJI-X: Rokinon/Samyang just announced 21mmF1.4 & 50mmF1.2

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Rokinon/Samyang just announced two new lenses for Fuji X mount (and other MILCS). They will be available at the beginning of October.

Rokinon 21mmF1.4 – AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Rokinon 50mmF1.2 – AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

[UDPATE] Samyang 21mm tested on a Fuji X-T10 at the Spanish site dslrmagazine (translation)

Official Product Page with samples: 21mmF1.4 / 50mmF1.2

Rokinon 50mmF1.2

  • X Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 75mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Non-Rotating 62mm Filter Mount
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Rokinon 21mmF1.4

  • X Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 31.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
  • 3 Aspherical Elements, 1 ED Element
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Internal Focus; Manual Focus Design
  • Non-Rotating 58mm Filter Mount
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
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