Xingyao Optics announced on their Chinese social media that the will launch a Brightin Star large aperture autofocus lens soon.
Given the trend we see from Chinese manufacturers (see below), it is safe to assume that also Brightin Star will offer an X mount version of this lens.
Brightin Star lenses are sold at Amazon here.
via Weibo
We already told you that TTArtisan will soon launch the following two autofocus lenses for Fujifilm X Mount.
The TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 will be released on October 6 according to the official Chinese weibo page of TTArtisan here as well as the Japanese website asobinet.
Also the first images now appeared and I am afraid I can’t see an aperture ring on it.
Above you can see the first leaked image of the upcoming Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 (found via 独立摄影师联合会).
In the image we see the Sony version, but there will be also a Fujifilm X mount version.
Qing Li, the founder and CEO of TTArtisan, was interviewed by RIchard Wong.
Around 16′ in this interview Qing Li states that they will soon launch the following two lenses for Fujifilm X mount:
Also, Richard Wong shared some samples taken with the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8.
Thanks to Mistral for letting me know.
And time to update our third party autofocus lens list below.
During IBC 2023, SIRUI gave CineD an exclusive sneak peek of their first-ever autofocus prime lenses, called Sniper. There will be three lenses, designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, Fujifilm included.
You can see the watch the CineD interview with Sirui below and check out all the details at the CineD article here. Crowdfunding campaign will start on Indiegogo.
Available Now:
Pre-Announced
Rumored to Come:
We Don’t Forget:
Electronic contacts for software correction support, EXIF, etc, but no Autofocus
We Have It!
Cosina will release the Voigtländer NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 X for Fujifilm X mount in September for a price of 110,000 yen including tax ($763 converted).
Voigtländer lenses for Fujifilm X mount with electronic contacts:
Yukosteel did it again: he disassembled precious camera gear :)
This time his victim was the Voigtländer 23mm f/1.2 Nokton for Fujifilm X Mount.
His conclusion:
I’m very impressed by the mechanics and reliable design of electronics in this Voigtlander 23mm F1.2 Nokton lens. The precise way focusing distance information is collected is one of huge benefits of true manual focusing Voigtlander lens comparing to focus-by-wire most Fujinon lens. All parts are made from metal and precisely machined up to highest Cosina quality standards similar to Leica M mount lenses.
You can read the full article and see all the images at Yukosteel here.
Voigtländer Nokotn X Mount gear
More disassembly articles:
It’s time to share a huge roundup covering all possible third party lenses for the Fujifilm X mount.
The lenses we are going to cover are Fujinon lenses as well as third party lenses.
Down below is the list of covered lenses. If there is any that interests you, check out the full article below.
Fujinon Lenses:
Third Party Lenses:
Kamlan has unveiled their second f/1.1 lens for Fujifilm (after this one), the KamLan 70mm f/1.1 for APS-C at the CP+ in Japan.
You can see a video and images below.
It will join the other lenses that Kamlan is already offering for Fujifilm X mount, such as:
via dc.watch
Comprehensive List of Third Party Chinese Manual Focus X Mount Options
A few days ago we shared an image of a mysterious 33mm f/1.4 autofocus lens for Fujifilm X mount and we speculated it could be a Yongnuo lens.
Well, our speculations were correct. And moreover, this will not be the only AF lens coming from Yongnuo for Fujifilm.
Yongnuo will launch the following three lenses autofocus for Fujifilm X mount according to the Camerabeta at the Chinese Weibo social media here.
The new Yongnuo lenses are going to have some stiff competition:
Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 vs…
Yongnuo 33mm f/1.4 vs…
Yongnuo 56mm f/1.4 vs…
Good luck Yongnuo!
Given the latest rumors, news and pre-announcements, it is time to update our full list of third party AF X mount lenses.
