And until a few weeks ago, the lens was also always listed at the official Fujifilm X mount Sigma lens page here.
Well, as spotted by a fellow FR-reader (thanks), the Sigma 100-400mmF5-6.3 has now been removed from the Sigma X mount lens selection page.
There is still the dedicated product page up here, but as you can see from the screenshot above, the lens is out of stock for all mounts, except for L-mount, which is in low stock.
The question now is if Sigma is phasing out the Sigma 100-400mmF5-6.3 and if they plan to release a replacement in the near future.
I have no answer to any of these questions, but if there is anyone out there who has it, feel free to contact me.
Anyway, if you are interested in the Sigma 100-400mmF5-6.3, it is currently available with a $100 discount at BHphoto and if the removal from the Sigma website means anything, then this might well be the last units you’ll find new on the market.
It would be a pity if this lens would have been discontinued, since it is a great low budget alternative to the Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6.
It’s time to dedicate some space here on FujiRumors to your wishes and ideas as far as future Fujifilm cameras goes.
Hence, down below are a few emails with Fujifilm camera wishes I have received.
And yes, I have also received lots of non-camera wishes, which I will share in another future FR-reader wishlist roundup.
As for the rumors… guys, don’t worry… there will be plenty of them. ;)
Oh… and the Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm X-M5 and Fujifilm X50 you see above are all just renderings I made. But if somebody out there has the real images (of any upcoming camera or lens) and wants to share the joy with the FR-community, feel free to drop me a message.
Fujifilm US Manager Victor Ha had an interesting interview with CineD.
The interview is 1 hour and 20 minutes long. I strongly recommend you to watch it all. But if you are in a super hurry right now, here are the main takeaways:
X100VI Success
a lot of the X100VI success has to do with luck and timing
but also a lot of if has to do with the fact that the camera has gone through 5 generations
a lot of people want to make high quality images. Sometimes they are not really photographers, but artists in other areas, chefs, or a different profession or something that requires high quality imaging
in today’s world, no matter which you profession you are in, you do need a certain level of image quality that could exceed the phone
a large number of people who bought the X100VI are new to the Fujifilm brand
traditionally the X100 line always was also a camera that was grabbed by people who have other brands
customer base has expended a lot into first time buyers, first time users, first time camera owners
the X100VI is also a great product
all these things came together
Fujifilm has a great reputation in providing tools that are response to feedback of customers, and also balance it with what the market wants and what’s possible technologically
X100VI is special because it is a combination between esthetics, design, tactile feel
photographers (image makers) are moving towards the desire of having dedicated devices. You want to spend a certain amount of time engaging with a device where you can look through a viewfinder and there won’t be notifications popping up
the job of camera manufacturers is to create devices that offer the best image quality possible in different sensor sizes and from entry level to professional market
when asked about features like in-camera editing, Victor says the thought of it makes him sick. First, because the JPEG’s coming out of his camera are the best in the business. And there are some options in-camera like push and pull etc (admin note: via the internal RAW converter), so Fujifilm has at some degree on-device editing
Fujifilm wants to offer users different ways to get images off the camera, and that’s evolved in the last couple of years (Camera to Could, new XApp, etc)
but Fujifilm’s first mission is to provide the best image quality possible. For that you need a good lens, a sensor, processor, image science etc.
Fujifilm is very pleased in seeing how Camera to Cloud is being adopted and they see continuous growth and more users try the service
C2C is used by photographers and videographers
WiFi congestion interfere and create problems with Camera to Cloud
internal memory storage? Victor Ha says he would be reluctant to that. He was taught that it’s important to have physical backups. Also, in some cases taking a file from the card can be easier than getting it from the cloud. And taking the files through a cable when you do not have a reader is easier than pulling the card.
manufacturers must understand that they need to offer different ways to get files off from the camera, not just one
Victor is currently on a trip through Europe with his GFX100SII (+GF50mm and GF80mm) and shooting also street photography with it is very satisfying
he did not use GFX so much before, but during this trip he got in deep love for that camera
[when asked what if Hasselblad, now owned by DJI, comes out with an attractive MF camera] of course Fujifilm pays attention what other competitors are doing. Victor hopes that competitors come out with tools that challenge their tools.
he believes that Fujifilm’s tools will always win in the end because “we have great fans, we have great image science, great colors, great optics“
the industry needs to grow and make better tools. Fujifilm needs competition
Without a vibrant and strong industry, lots of things will go away and nobody wants that
There is more to the interview, so make sure to check it out in full.
Just a few quick comments:
As far as in camera editing goes, for me the internal RAW converter is one of the big reasons why I stick with Fujifilm (Sony for example does not offer it as far as I know). Because truth be spoken: for hard core editing nothing beats the RAW file and a proper editing software. But I am often around with busses and trains to do my day hikes, and one of the things I love is when, on my way back from a long day of shooting, I can sit in the train, go through the images and pass some time having fun editing the images with the internal RAW converter. By the time I am home, I might have already edited enough images to a point that I feel completely happy with it and I can upload them on my phone and share them… and of course without the need of edit them later on with an editing software.
In the interview they talk about having kind of Lightroom like controls directly in camera, like on the Zeiss ZX1, but personally I think that’s an overkill. I’ll just use my computer for more heavy editing. I prefer to have the simplicity and immediacy of the internal Fujifilm RAW converter to do quick adjustments.
As for the internal storage, I think that would be nice to have, if that would allow for even faster writing speeds over a CFexpress Card, but only if there would still be a memory card slot for a backup. I probably would be too scared to go on vacation with internal storage only, and maybe get my files corrupted 1 or 2 weeks into the holiday. So Victor Ha makes a great point when he talks about having a backup solution somehow.
Camera to Cloud on the other hand sounds like a great idea that faces some real life challenges when it comes to the transmission of those files. I don’t know if any of you uses it. If so, please let us know your experience with it.
Better late than never: Adobe has added Reala Ace support for X-H2S and X-S20 with their latest August 2024 update. You can check out details here.
We remind you that the Fujifilm X-H2S and the X-S20 (as well as other Fujifilm cameras) got Reala Ace film simulation in-camera via firmware update in June.
While I appreciate getting more third party lenses for X mount, I often criticized third parties because they do not offer something “unique”, but just regurgitate the same mainstream focal length over and over again.
Well, I certainly can’t moan about that today ;).
PolarPro has launched new ”nostalgic” lenses in 3 focal lengths, offered on the X mount. They come with an adjustable lightleak ring.
The lenses are:
PolarPro LightLeak 16mm f/11
PolarPro LightLeak 28mm f/11
PolarPro LightLeak 50mm f/11
These are the main features as according to PolarPro.
Lenses designed to capture that timeless, nostalgic look (in camera)
Adjustable LightLeak Ring allows you to leak light behind the lens
Available in Sony E, Canon RF, Fuji X, and Nikon Z mounts
3 Different focal lengths with WILD looks (16mm, 28mm, 50mm)
Aluminum Frame is durable, lightweight, and allows threaded filters
PolarPro also writes:
Get that timeless, nostalgic look straight in-camera with the PolarPro LightLeak lens. This lens brings back the timeless feel of analog photography, allowing you to instantly capture filmic-style images with your professional digital setup. It’s a useful alternative for shooting photography or videography in a unique and authentic way, providing that nostalgic feel and answering your creative calling. Each frame tells a story and will have a distinct, vintage look—characterized by rich colors, natural grain, and adjustable light leaks that digital cameras simply can’t replicate.
I have not tested these lenses (nor did I know they existed until a few minutes ago), so I can’t tell you more than what is written in the product page.
But certainly PolarPro is pushing strongly the vintage vibe of these lenses with words like “timeless feel”, “analog photography“, “filmic-style images“, “natural grain” and “nostalgic look”.
Where can you get them?
PolarPro products are sold also at Amazon here, although at this moment you don’t find the lenses there. If you want them, you have to order through the PolarPro store here.
Here are the details for each lens:
LightLeak 16mm
LENS MATERIAL: Optical Grade Polymer
APERTURE: Fixed at f11
LENS HOUSING MATERIAL: Anodized Aluminum
FILTER THREAD SIZES: Z Mount: 67mm | RF Mount: 67mm | E Mount: 58mm | X Mount: 58mm
FIXED FOCUS DISTANCE: 1M to Infinity
SOFT VIGNETTE: 1 to 1.5 stops (when lightleak closed), 0.75 to 1 stops (when lightleak open)
LightLeak 28mm
LENS MATERIAL: Optical Grade Polymer
APERTURE: Fixed at f11
LENS HOUSING MATERIAL: Anodized Aluminum
FILTER THREAD SIZE: Z Mount: 67mm | RF Mount: 67mm | E Mount: 58mm | X Mount: 58mm
FIXED FOCUS DISTANCE: 1M to Infinity
SOFT VIGNETTE: No Soft Vignette
LightLeak 50mm
LENS MATERIAL: Optical Grade Polymer
APERTURE: Fixed at f11
LENS HOUSING MATERIAL: Anodized Aluminum
FILTER THREAD SIZE: Z Mount: 67mm | RF Mount: 67mm | E Mount: 58mm | X Mount: 58mm
