DPR Fujifilm Managers Interview: Fixed Lens Fujifilm GFX, X100V Success, Skipping Full Frame was Good Decision
DPReview has interviewed four Japanese Fujifilm managers at CP+.
Down below you can get the summary of what has been said.
Sigma CEO: “APS-C has Still Great Benefits over Full Frame”
DPR interviewed Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki.
Now, for the purpose of this blog, we can skip most of the part of the interview, as they talk about the Sigma FP cameras, DLSR lenses, the L-mount alliance and so forth.
Relevant for us is only the part where they talk about APS-C vs Full Frame lenses. Here is what the Sigma CEO said:
APS-C still has great benefits. Making good full-frame lenses that perform well from center to corner without vignetting is challenging. But with APS-C, we can make lenses with excellent performance at a decent size and weight. So for those who care about the balance between picture quality and the size and weight of a system, APS-C is still an excellent choice.
We can make a very compact camera body with a full-frame sensor, but making the lenses compact is still challenging.
We remind you that Sigma is going to launch the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN for Fujifilm X mount next. And there is a hefty $100 discount on the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X.
via DPReview
- Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN (save $100):
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama/ Focuscamera - Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN (coming soon)
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama - Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN:
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama - Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN:
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama / Focuscamera - Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN:
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama/ Focuscamera
Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 Review and Sample Images
Recently at CP+, Kamlan unveiled the Kamlan 70mm f/1.1, their third f/1.1 lens for Fujifilm X mount.
Now the first review of the lens appeared of the Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 which includes lots of sample images. You can see and read more at mobile01 (google translated).
Meike 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus STM lens Announced
Meike has announced the Meike 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus STM lens for Fujifilm X mount.
The lens was already lens for other mounts for example the Sony FE mount version here, which costs $199.
- Filter size: 67mm
- Format: Full Frame
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Aperture range: F1.8-22
- Lens diameter: 79.5mm
- Aperture blades: 9 blades
- Lens structure: 6 groups 9 elements
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.85m
- Angle of View: Horizontal: 16° Vertical: 24° Diagonal: 28.5°
- Weight: 386g/0.85lb (only body)
Meike lenses for Fujifilm can be found at Amazon here and BHphoto here.
More details about this lens at Meike here.
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LEAKED Image of Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN
Nokishita leaked the first image of the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN (see image above).
The image shows the L-mount version, but there will be also a Fujifilm X mount version of it.
- Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary (Image is L-mount)
- Lens construction: 13 sheets in 10 groups
- Minimum shooting distance: 25cm
- Maximum shooting magnification: 1:7.3
- Filter diameter: 52mm
- Size: φ65.8 x 76.9mm
- Weight: 340g
- Mount: L-mount, Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X-mount
via asobinet via digicame-info
- Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN (save $100):
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama/ Focuscamera - Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN (coming soon)
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama - Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN:
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama - Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN:
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama / Focuscamera - Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN:
BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama/ Focuscamera