Freewell has launched some stuff for X100VI and X100V owners.

Let’s start with the two lenses for the Fujifilm X100VI and the X100V.

But first a note: while it’s great to have more options over the original screw-on lenses, I do recommend to wait for real life reviews before to see how the image quality of these lenses is.

Freewell 1.5x Telephoto Lens for Fujifilm X100VI and X100V Cameras
Additional details at BHphoto here and Adorama here

• 1.5x Closer Views
  Capture distant subjects with greater clarity using this telephoto lens, offering enhanced detail and sharpness.
• Designed for Fuji X100VI & X100V
  Engineered to work seamlessly with your Fuji X100VI and X100V cameras for optimal performance.
• Premium Optical Quality
  Crafted with high-quality glass to minimize chromatic aberrations, ensuring crisp, high-resolution images.
• Lightweight & Portable
  Weighing just 250g, this lens is perfect for travel and on-the-go photography.
• Easy Installation with Adapter Ring
  Includes an adapter ring for seamless mounting on your camera, along with a 62mm front thread for attaching filters effortlessly.

Freewell 2-in-1 Wide-Angle & Macro Lens for FUJIFILM X100VI & X100V
Additional details at BHphoto here and Adorama here

• Versatile 2-in-1 Lens
  Combines macro and wide-angle functions, offering flexibility for stunning close-ups and wide shots. Use the macro lens alone for detailed close-ups or thread the wide-angle lens on top for broader scenes.
• Superior Image Quality
  High-quality lens construction reduces distortion and chromatic aberrations, delivering sharp, clear images in all conditions.
• Compact & Lightweight
  Weighs just 155g, adding versatility to your Fuji X100VI/X100V without extra bulk, ideal for travel and on-the-go photography.
• Enhanced Magnification
  Achieve 0.75x wide-angle and 2x macro magnifications, perfect for capturing vibrant, detailed images with minimal focusing distances.
• Easy Installation with Adapter Ring
  Includes an adapter ring for seamless mounting on your camera, along with a 62mm front thread for attaching filters effortlessly.

There is the new Freewell Filter Kit for Fujifilm X100 cameras listed at BHphoto here.

• Freewell Filter Kit with Lens Hood for FUJIFILM X100 Series Cameras (Black)
• Freewell Filter Kit with Lens Hood for FUJIFILM X100 Series Cameras (Silver)

Key Features

• Innovative Hybrid Filter: This filter combines the benefits of a Circular Polarizer (CPL) for glare reduction and color enhancement with the soft-focus and glow effects of a 1/4 glow mist filter, ensuring both clarity and a cinematic touch.
• Adjustable Polarization: The CPL component is rotatable, allowing you to control polarization levels for customized glare reduction and enhanced color saturation, perfect for various lighting conditions.
• Lens Protection with Hood: The included lens hood reduces unwanted light and lens flare, while offering robust protection against scratches and impacts, extending the lifespan of your lens.
• Comprehensive Kit: The set includes an adapter ring, the hybrid CPL/GMIST (1/4) filter, a protective lens hood, and a lens cap, ensuring you’re equipped for immediate use.
• Effortless Installation: Designed for quick and effortless installation, the kit allows for fast adjustments, making it ideal for dynamic and fast-paced shooting environments.

DxO has launched DxO PhotoLab 8.

They strongly advertise the new DeepPRIME XD2s, but to my knowledge it does not work with Fujifilm X-Trans files. So please just be aware of that. UPDATE: in the video below Peter says that that support for X-Trans will come “in the near future”.

The standard DeepPRIME XD works, though, which does a great job with X-Trans files, so much so that DPReview recommends to make the default option for high ISO images on X-Trans files.

But the DxO PhotoLab 8 is not only about DeepPrime XD2s. There are other improvements you can read down below.

As always, software comes with a free trial period, so you can always check out the software for free and then decide if it’s something you want or not.

As you know, I was very annoyed with Adobe, so I switched to Capture One. And now I really dislike the Capture One policy. So I will download my 30 days free trial for DxO Photolab 8 and if I like it purchase the software myself.

• DxO PhotoLab 8
• DXO Film Pack 7*
  *needed in have access to Fujifilm film simulations profiles in DxO PhotoLab
• DxO PureRAW 4
• DxO Viewpoint
• Nik Collection
• DeepPRIME and DeepPRIME XD

Press Release

Blazer has just launched the new Blazer Apex 1.33x autofocus Full Frame Anamorphic Cine lenses, which will be available also for Fujifilm X Mount. The lenses are:

• BLAZAR APEX 35mm T1.8 1.33x
• BLAZAR APEX 50mm T1.8 1.33x

They did not unveil the pricing, but to CineD (video below) they say it will be “in line with our Blazar Remus lenses“. The lenses will be ready for Christmas.

These are the world’s first anamorphic AF lenses and it’s nice to see them coming also for X mount.