FujiCast with Fujifilm Manager: X-H2 Talk, Monochrome GFX, Amazing 2022 for Fuji, Kaizen Talk, “Tonygate” and More

Fujicast is back with new episode #197 and #198. Also again on the podcast, Fujifilm UK manager Andreas Georghiades.

Not so surprising, as Japanese Fujifilm managers confirmed it already a few times: there will be a Fujifilm X-H2 one day. It’s probably Fuji’s way to facepalm publicy when they read the fake rumor the X-H line had been canceled ;).

They also talk about the Tony Northrup video, where Tony does not look overly optimistic to Fujifilm’s future.

Down below you can find the podcast as well as a summary.

Tonygate:

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DPRTV X Summit Reaction Video: Stacked APS-C sensor Dreams, GFX 50S II, X and GF Lens Roadmaps and More

Chris and Jordan from DRPreviewTV share their reactions to Fujifilm’s ‘X Summit 2021’ announcements: a new GFX 50S II medium format camera, new X-T30 II, new X-mount and GF-mount lenses, and a teaser for a new stacked APS-C sensor!

Here is a summary:

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Fujifilm X Summit Starts NOW – WATCH LIVE on FujiRumors – HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Fujifilm X Summit – LIVE COVERAGE

Fujifilm X Summit Live Stream starts now. You can follow it here on FujiRumors (video above, click the play button).

GFX50SII

  • GFX100S shipped double Fuji’s expectations
  • many are still waiting for GFX100S deliver, Fujifilm increases production and asks people to be a bit more patient
  • photographers say cropping helps also in sport photography. More cinematic image. Great colors
  • GFX50S came in 2017
  • GFX50R, GFX100 and GFX100S followed
  • large format system is gaining more and more attention and interest
  • there is even more potential to make large format, a standard option, for customers
  • GFX50SII announcement
  • GFX50SII has 50MP. Still outstanding resolution and dynamic range
  • pixel size is 5.3, one of largest you can purchase today, for better dynamic range and higher signal to noise ratio
  • massive dynamic range performance
  • more pixel do not mean always more resolution. You have to deliver the light to the pixel
  • Fuji optimized the micro shape to allow that light hits nicely every single pixel
  • 50MP GFX resolution is higher than 50MP full frame resolution
  • large format cameras have good image quality but slow AF. But not with GFX
  • has IBIS. A stable sensor thanks to IBIS also helps to focus faster. Also X Processor 4 helps to focus faster. New AF algorithm
  • shutter shock can have significant impact on image quality, IBIS helps for sharper images
  • 19 film simulations
  • GFX50SII comes with over 100 new features compare to older GFX50 models
  • shipping end of September at $3,999
  • highest performance of large format camera while downsizing drastically
  • large format becomes more affordable
  • more than full frame open for broader audience

GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6

  • portable and respond quickly
  • such lens enhances portability of GFX system
  • 390g
  • image quality has no compromise
  • superb image quality in small size
  • if light needs too much, you get aberration. But GF35-70 delivers light with minimal bending
  • symmetrical lens design to bend light as little as possible.
  • two ED lenses and 1 aspherical
  • size, image quality and 35cm minimum focus distance
  • talk with a photographer about the new GFX. Fast and silent autofocus. Crisp detail with this camera, but at the same time gentle, which is great for portraits
  • $999 lens only and $499 sold in kit (first sold only in kit, lens only follow laters

GF Roadmap

  • GF55mmF1.7: 3D look in combination with large format system
  • GF20-35mm (2022): more information than full frame. Widest angle zoom lens in GF lens family
  • GF Tilt Shift Lens (2023): satisfy more professional

GF Firmware Updates

  • GFX100/S already support 4K and ProRes RAW. To support video makers, more features will come. Blackmagic codec to be support next. And development of adapter for XLR input support (no more need to synch sound when editing). Firmware coming in October 2021

X Series Future

  • Third party lens manufacturers are joining the expansion of the X mount
  • X series gains more and more attention of the years
  • 2022 is 10th anniversary year of X mount system. Fujifilm will look at how to benefit customers for 10 more years
  • pursuit for more sharpness. Higher resolution cameras coming
  • X mount designed for higher APS-C image quality

New X lenses

  • XF33mmF1.4 is sharper and more beautiful bokeh than XF35mmF1.4
  • removing aberrations was priority (purity of light)
  • 15 lens elements to elminate aberration. Symmetrical structure. High speed AF
  • close focus distance with sharp results
  • XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR with lots of lens elements. Huge image quality improvement
  • designed like the 18mmF1.4
  • XF23mmF1.4 shipping late November for $899
  • XF33mmF1.4 shipping late Septmber for $799

X Mount Roadmap

Concept is not only resolution. Future lenses should be designed for stills and movie

  • XF150-600mm (coming 2022)
  • XF18-120mm (works great for stills and movie) – coming 2022

One More Thing

  • in 2022 coming stacked back illiminate sensor with X-Trans filter array

Last Second Leaks Below

  • will be updated in case of leaks

Available now:

LEAKED: Fujifilm GFX50SII, GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6, XF33mmF1.4 and XF23mmF1.4 Specs and Details

Nokishita has leaked the specs and details for the Fujifilm GFX50SII and the Fujinon GF35-70mm F4.5-5.6 as well as for the XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR and XF 33mm f!.4 R LM WR leaked.

“GF35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR”
11 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical lens, 2 ED lenses)
minimum 35cm,
maximum 0.28x
filter 62mm, size φ84.9mm x 73.9mm (Collapsed) / 96.4 It seems to be mm (Wide) /95.7mm (Telephoto)
weigh 390g

Fujifilm “XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR”
15 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 3 ED lenses)
minimum 19cm,
maximum 0.2x,
filter 58mm
size φ67×77.8mm
380g

FYI: Specs of original XF23mmF1.4 R
11 Elements in 8 Groups
minimum focus 28 cm
maximum magnificaion: 0.1x
filter size 62mm
size 63 x 72 mm
weight 300 g

“XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR”
15 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 3 ED lenses)
minimum 30cm
maximum 0.15x
filter 58mm
size φ67×73.5mm
360g

FYI: Specs of XF35mmF1.4 R
8 Elements in 6 Groups
minimum focus 28 cm
maximum magnificaion: 0.17x
filter size 52mm
size 54.9 x 65 mm
weight 187 g

Announcement is on September 2 at 9AM New York time. Make sure to follow FujiRumors.

Fujifilm GFX50SII

GFX50S II offers the perfect mix of accessibility and flexibility. Pair it with the new GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR lens and you’ II find a wonderfully affordable combination that delivers images from a 51.4-megapixel sensor, which makes it the perfect gateway to !arge format photography. Get outstanding results w ith professional features that include 19 Film Simulations, advanced autofocusing, and a vast range of exposure controls providing limitless opportunities for creativity.

The Freedom to Create

GFX50S II features a redesigned in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system that is 20% smaller, and 10% lighter, than the version found in GFX 100. Despite this reduction in size and weight, it provides up to an impressive 6.5 stops of five-axis stabilization (based on CIPA standards), providing dramatically broad possibilities for image makers wanting to work more freely with slow shutter speeds. Even when light levels are low, and a tripod isn’ t available, steady images are on the horizon.

GFX50S II weighs just 900g and is similar in size to many to full-frame camera s, which makes the ergonomically contoured handgrip and PASM dial – used to access the camera’ s main exposure functions
– feel wonderfully familiar and accessible. A gorgeous blend of curves and edges, the camera body is finished with a top-plate LCD to display key settings, a redesigned focus lever, and a feather-touch shutter release to turn that familiar feeling into an intuitive image-making experience.

Responsive Autofocus for Ultimate Creativity

Fast, reliable autofocus comes to GFX50S II, thanks to a combination of advanced technologies and Fujifilm’ s powerful X-Processor 4 imaging engine. Sensor readout speeds have been boosted from 130fps to 250fps compared to GFX 50S, enabl ing razor-sharp responses – whether subject tracking or picking out a face in a crowd. An improved autofocusing algorithm, taken from the latest FUJIFILM X Series and GFX System camera s, boosts focusing performance in all modes, including face and eye detection. The AF system also brilliantly works in tandem with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) to provide up to 6.5 stops of handheld stability. This simply means the camera’ s autofocusing performance will be up to the task when the creative senses are flowing.

Proven Technologies Deliver Outstanding Results

Fujifilm has been perfecting its color science know-how for more than 85 years – and all the knowledge from this impressive heritage has been poured into GFX50S II. The 51.4MP !arge format sensor uses a specially designed CMOS Bayer array that delivers images with minimal noise and an incredibly wide dynamic range, while 19 Film Simulation modes allow creatives to produce images with colors that stir emotion and memories. Coupled with the ever-growing family of G Mount lenses that can resolve sensors of 1OOMP or more, this is a camera – and system – that meets the demands of exacting creators seeking the ultimate image quality.

Fujinon XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR

Perfect for Today, Ready for Tomorrow

When making images is a passion, image quality can be all-consuming, especially as technology evolves and image resolutions increase. Capable of resolving up to 40 megapixels. XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR is an incredible combination of portability and performance that will continue to provide stunning detail and vibrant colors with minimal imperfections long into the future.

For those Unpredictable Moments

The best images happen when we least expect them to, which is why XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR features a redesigned internalfocusing mechanism, driven by a fast, near-silent linear motor,for immediate response and precise results. With good timing,fast reflexes,and a little help from XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR.those unpredictable moments will turn into a lifetime of memories.

Total Control Over Every Element
XF23mmF1 .4 R LM WR provides incredible optical performance. This is thanks to two aspherical and three ED elements used in its construction . plus its F1.4 maximum aperture – created by nine rounded iris blades -that allow for pinpoint focus and smooth background bokeh. A large manual focusing ring provides further assurance that every element of the image-making process is under complete and total control.

A Continued Standard of Excellence

At a weight of 380g and length of 77.8mm XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR underscores Fujifilm’ s continuing mission to create compact and lightweight X Series cameras and lenses. Beautifully engineered to withstand the demands of day-to-day use, XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR blends a durable,all-metal construction with practical touches, like a 58mm filter and a close focusing distance of 19cm, to bring a versati le solution for street, documentary , and wedding photographers alike.

Make Any Moment a Masterpiece

Making the most of moments is the hallmark of any great image-maker. Regardless of whether the sun is shining, or whether the heavens are starting to open up when used with our weather -resistant X Series cameras . XF23mmF1 .4 R LM WR is ready to turn any inclement situation into a potential masterpiece. Weather-resistant seals throughout the lens’ construction repeldust and moisture,allowing itto perform effortlessly down to -10° C Simply put,the elements should not get in the way of your next great image.

Fujinon XF33mm F1.4 R LM WR

Simply the Best

Passionate image makers are constant ly looking for ways to make the most of the best light and the perfect subject . With its unmatched opticalquality and ability to resolve details up to 40 megapixels, XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR is poised to deliver vibrant, true-to-life colors, minimal optical aberrations, and outstanding detail in those rare moments where passion meets perfection.

Focused on Performance

XF33mmF1.4RLMWR may be the first X Mount lens to have exactly the same equivalent field of view as a50mm lens, but it certainly won’ t be the last one to perfectly blend optical engineering with cutting edge technology. Ready to document events and scenes as they unfold, XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR is equipped with a powerfully accurate linear motor to ensure that images are always in focus and creativity is never suppressed. Fast, near silent, and unerringly accurate, this lens effortlessly performs to keep any image maker in the moment, no matter how brief it is.

Precision When lt’s Needed

Minimal focus breathing, precise manual focus , and wonderfully blurred backgrounds make X F33mmF1.4 R LM W R a perfect choice for videographers who need wide apertures for low-light situations or to create separation between subject and background. Manual focusing is easily controlled, thanks to a mechanism that delivers near-perfect precision down to a minimum object distance of 30cm.

Unmatched Quality Featuring

15 elements in 10 groups -including two aspherical and three ED elements -XF33mmF1.4 R LMWR is engineered to provide optimum quality and unparalleled color accuracy,with minimal coma and chromatic aberration.This ensures unmatched resolution and fresh, vibrant color.

Engineered for Every Eventuality

Weighing just 360g and measuring 73.5mm in length, XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR is easy to handle,simple to use,and beautifully balanced for any X Series camera.Its gorgeously constructe’d from its aperture and manual focusing rings to its all-metal construction and is built to withstand dust, moisture,and temperatures as low as-10°C when used with a weather-resistant X Series camera, to keep creative doors open when nature tries to keep them closed.

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f/0.95 Showdown: Laowa Argus 33mmF0.95 vs Mitakon 35mmF0.95 vs 7Artisans 35mmF0.95

You might remember how we already shared a comparison between the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95, the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 and the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95 made by Richard Wong. We have summed it all up including his final thoughts in this article.

Now also Christopher Frost made the very same comparison, but will he also get to the same conclusions?

  • all very similar build quality. All made of metal
  • all focus rings are precise enough for accurate focusing at f/0.95, although the Laowa turns round further, which can be helpful
  • all manual focus, no IBIS, no EXIF transmitted to camera
  • the Laowa Argus is bigger and heavier than the other two lenses
  • at f/0.95 all three lenses are surprisingly sharp in the middle, but none of them has impressive contrast
  • at f/0.95 the 7Artisans shows quite strong color cast and some magenta color fringing
  • at f/0.95 the Mitakon as some purple fringing
  • at f/0.95 the Laowa Argus shows a bit less color fringing than the other two
  • in the corners the Mitakon is by far the softest followed by the 7Artisans while the Venus Optics Laowa lens remains surprisingly sharp
  • at f/1.4 all lenses remain sharp as before in the corners, while in the middle they gain a lot of contrast and look a little sharper than before with the Laowa Argus being still noticeably ahead of the other two
  • at f/2 all three lenses look virtually perfect in the center. In the corners the situation is the same as in the wide apertures
  • at f/4 all three lenses enjoy a nice improvement in corner sharpness with the Laowa being ahead of the others
  • af f/11 diffraction kicks in
  • vignetting and distortion: all three lenses have a remarkably similar performance. They show just a little barrel distortion af f/0.95
  • the Mitakon seems to show the least vignetting at f/0.95 and the Laowa Argus the most
  • at f/2 the vignetting is gone on the 7Artisans and Mitakon, but it remains a bit on the Laowa
  • close up focus at f/0.95: Mitakon is the softest, the 7Artisans is sharp but with terrible contrast, the Laowa is pretty sharp with a bit of color fringing
  • at f/1.4 the Mitakon begins to look sharper and the 7Artisans gains contrast, and the Laowa looks the sharpest
  • af f/2 all gain sharpness, although the 7Artisans still suffers from lower contrast
  • against bright light sources, they all show tons of intrusive flare with the Mitakon looking a bit worse than the others
  • Bokeh: on the 7Artisans is fine but can be a bit nervous and also show a little colorful outlining. Background bokeh on Mitakon and Laowa is exceptionally soft and smooth. The Mitakon suffers a bit of longitudinal chromatic aberration.

Conclusions:

  • 7Artisans typical low budget model that can give some gorgeous narrow depth of field image
  • the Mitakon is more expensive than the 7Artisans. He liked it a lot when it came out, but it’s the oldest of the three and now shows its age
  • if you want to spend more for the lens than for the 7Artisans, go for the Laowa, as it is sharper and better in every way over the Mitakon, except for vignetting

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Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 to Cost $999 (Lens Only) and $500 (Kit Price)

According to information we have received, the upcoming Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 will cost $999. However, you can get it for $500 if purchased in kit with a GFX body.

This makes it the most affordable G mount lens along with probably the next lens I’ll buy for my GFX100S, the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5.

And you have no idea how tempted I am by the GF50mmF3.5. Just don’t tell my wife about it ;).

To Be Announced on September 2

Fujifilm GFX50SII Rumor Recap

Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6

Don’t Worry: Fujinon GF35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 is Weather Sealed

FujiRumors told you already back in March (!!!) that Fujifilm will launch the Fujifilm GFX50SII.

And over all these months, we have leaked, price, specs, release date and more.

We have also told you that, along with the Fujifilm GFX50SII, Fujifilm will launch a new and affordable zoom lens, the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6.

When we leaked the first details (no aperture ring, $500 kit price, etc), some FR-readers were sure that this would be the G mount equivalent of the Fujinon XC lenses, hence just a plastic mount and possibly not even weather sealing, in order to keep it as cheap as possible.

But that’s not correct.

The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 will have a metal mount and, that’s today’s rumor, according to our sources it will also be weather sealed!

Fujifilm GFX50SII Rumor Recap

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Fujifilm GFX50SII Registered – Specs and Announcement Date on FujiRumors

Nokishita spotted the registration of a camera called Fujifilm GFX50SII here.

And if you read FujiRumors, you’ll already know a lot about it, including the price and when it will be announced. Down below is a rumor recap.

Price is leaked here.

The leaked images? Boring. Just look at the Fujifilm GFX100S, and you have the GFX50SII. ;)

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Fujifilm GFX100S with Tamron 150-600 using Fringer EF-GFX Smart Autofocus Adapter [VIDEO]

As we reported already, Fringer will officially release the Fringer EF-GFX smart autofocus adapter in October.

Now Fringer shared a video, showing the performance of the Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC G2 on the Fujifilm GFX100S.

Fringer writes:

A very good super telephoto lens for GFX cameras. It fully cover the 44x33mm sensor in all focal range. We also demo its AF performance on Fringer adapter.

Key Features:

  • Electronic aperture control: built-in elecgronic aperture ring similar to native G mount lenses
  • Phase Detection AF Support (AF-S. AF-C, Eye-AF, etc. in GFX100 and GFX100S only). Focus Points fully cover the sensor. DSLR like AF experiences.
  • Supports both lens IS and IBIS (not at the same time). Users may choose between them
  • Supports in-camera lateral chromatic aberration correction

GFX deals:

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