MARK THIS DATE: Big Fujifilm Announcements on January 27

Yes, I know. Nokishita spotted that a mysterious FF200003 camera that is said to be announced on January 29.

But, trust me, that’s not the date you should watch out for.

Now please take your calender and mark the following date: January 27!

That’s the day when Fujifilm will make have huge announcements and hence the day you should drop whatever you were planing to do and glue in front of FujiRumors ;).

What will come?

Well, we know thanks to leaks brought to you by FujiRumors that lots of stuff is set for early 2021 announcement. Here is the current list:

BUT ATTENTION: will it all be announced on January 27 or will there be separate announcements? And could there be even more surprises?

That, my dear friends, I will let you know later on once I get it all multiple confirmed and I can be sure that what I tell you is 100% accurate.

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BREAKING: Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Coming Early 2021

FujiRumors told you already back in March that Fujifilm is working on a Fujinon XF70-300mm and we shared in April that will be an F4-5.6 lens.

The development of the Fujinon XF70-300mm F4-5.6  has been finally announced by Fujifilm during the Fujifilm X Summit on October 15.

On the latest X mount roadmap, Fujifilm just vaguely said the lens will come sometimes in 2021.

Well, time to be less vague here on FujiRumors ;).

In fact, trusted sources told us that the Fujinon XF70-300mm f4-5.6 will come in early 2021!

We have already covered several aspects of this lens:

Ok, I hear you… you want more rumors. Just follow FujiRumors, and I promise you’ll have lots of fun!

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In Stock: Fujinon XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

The Fujinon XF10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR is finally in stock at BHphoto here.

It’s still not available at other stores like AmazonUS and Adorama. Amazon even says they expect stock on January 3.

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Fringer Nikon NF to Fujifilm FX Smart Autofocus Adapter Released

The Fringer NF-FX smart autofoucs adapter has been officially released.

It’s world’s first smart adapter that support Nikon F mount lenses working on Fujifilm X cameras while keeping all the auto functions.

Close to 100 lenses or lens & TC combinations have been tested and optimized. They all support fast and accurate phase detection AF on latest X cameras. Please see this list for detailed models. More lenses would be added to the list in the future through adapter firmware updates.

You can see an autofocus tracking demo video in this article.

You can pre-order the Fringer NF-FX smart adapter at AmazonUS here, the Fringer Store as well as eBay here and soon also at AmazonUS here, BHphoto here and Adorama here.

Full List of Supported Lenses and Cameras and Product Images

Supported lenses

Supported cameras

None X-Trans & X-Trans I CMOS (PDAF not working, Poor performance)

  • X-A1, X-A3, X-A5, X-A7
  • X-E1
  • X-Pro1
  • X-M1
  • X-T100
  • X-T200

X-Trans II CMOS (PDAF enabled)

  • X-E2
  • X-T1
  • X-T10

X-Trans III CMOS (PDAF, Good performance)

  • X-H1
  • X-T2
  • X-T20
  • X-Pro2
  • X-E3

X-Trans IV CMOS (full sensor covered PDAF. Better performance)

  • X-T3
  • X-T30
  • X-Pro3
  • X-T4
  • X-S10

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Fujifilm X-E4 still with 26 Megapixel X-Trans sensor (and Why I’m Happy with That)

Fujifilm X-E4

I noticed some speculation in the comments, on whether the Fujifilm X-E4 might introduce a new sensor generation.

But nope, it’s not going to happen. Fujifilm will put the 26 megapixel X-Trans sensor in the X-E4.

And quite frankly, despite it being 2.5 years old, it is still packed with Sony’s latest and greatest technology: phase detection pixels all over the sensor, back-side illuminated, copper wiring for even faster readout. It’s the best sensor Sony has to offer without going into more exotic (and expensive) terrain with stacked sensors (Sony A9 series), which allow even faster readout, but decrease dynamic range.

Yes, Sony has a 43 megapixel APS-C sensor in offer, but maybe that’s a bit of an overkill for APS-C. In my opinion the sweet spot for APS-C is somewhere around 32/35 Megapixel. It would allow for 8K video recording, be still supported by Fujinon glass and just offer a nice balance between file size, details, dynamic range, costs and just overall performance. For 50+ megapixel, it is probably better to go with the GFX system anyway.

As you can imagine, I am working on more details regarding the Fujifilm X-E4. If I have anything new, I’ll you know on FujiRumors soon.

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CORRECTION: Fujifilm X-T3 is NOT Discontinued but Certain Variations Maybe Harder to Find

Here is what happened.

Two days ago a fellow Fujifilm X Shooter contacted me, saying that his local store told him the following:

  1. the Fujifilm X-T3 has been removed from the list of current Winter deals, hence the $500 rebate is gone
  2. the Fujifilm X-T3 has been discontinued

So first thing I did was to check the Fujifilm deals page, and indeed, the X-T3 no longer showed up among the rebated cameras.

I then wrote this article, where I informed you about the X-T3 deal being removed and that a local store spread the news the X-T3 is now discontinued.

However, trusted sources immediately reached out to me and yes, they confirmed the removal from the deals list of the X-T3, but they also clearly told me that the X-T3 has not been discontinued but some X-T3 variations (kit combinations) maybe harder to find from now on.

Also, I have been told that the real reason Fujifilm removed the X-T3 deals is that the demand for X-T3 is very high and Fujifilm can’t keep up with it.

So it was important to set things right for you guys.

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Fujifilm X-T200 Firmware 1.11 Released

Fujifilm X-T200 firmware 1.11 has been released – download here

  • Fix of minor bugs.

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Fujifilm X-E4 will NOT have a Fixed LCD Screen

Fujifilm X-E4

Recently I wrote one of the most commented articles of the year here on FujiRumors about the rise of selfie screens.

In that article, I also explained which one are my preferences when it comes to screen designs for the upcoming Fujifilm X-E4.

Well, today I have an update for you guys.

A source read my article and told me I should take one option from the list: the fixed screen.

So, the Fujifilm X-E4 will not have a fixed screen. Honestly this surprises me a bit, as the X-E1, X-E2, X-E2S and X-E3 all had fixed screens. So that’s definitely a signifcant change for the X-E series.

An X-E4 with fixed screen was my second favorite option. If you want to know the others, check out this article.

I am working on more details and I’ve scheduled a call with the source in the next few days, so I hope I can give you updates very soon.

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Fujinon XF50mm f/1.0: Meet the “Worst” Lens of the Year that Many Want and Love ;)

XF50mm f/1.0 – Worst Lens 2020?

Recently DPRTV declared the Fujinon XF50mm f/1.0 the worst lens of 2020.

Of course this generated a heated debate. And today we are going to discuss this in a dedicated post.

Now, I think we can all agree that the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 is not the sharpest Fujinon lens. But I doubt anyone would seriously expect that from an f/1.0 lens.

I think Jonas Rask described this lens best, when he wrote:

The images coming from XF50mm f/1 R WR has those exact same undefinable traits that makes me love my XF35mm f/1.4 so much. The sharpness that is sharp, yet not overly sharp. A flattering kind of sharpness that seems more rounded, organic and less digital/clinical.

[…]You know that “magic” that everyone is referring to when talking about the old XF35mm f/1.4? […] The focus on making a character lens instead of a “perfect” lens. And that is EXACTLY what the XF50mm f/1 R WR is. A lens full of character, but not a perfect optical creation.

But being not the sharpest, does not mean that it is unusable soft at f/1.0.

On the contrary, many other reviewers praise it for its sharpness all over the frame already at f/1.0.

Let’s Look More at the Worst Lens of the Year

Now also ivanjoshualoh joined the discussion, with his article “Meet the Worst Lens of 2020“. He shows samples taken at f/1.0, and quite frankly, for being at f/1.0, I think that they look totally fine. You can see one of his samples at 200% magnifications in this instagram post and you can check out his full article here.

In the B&H Explora Top 10 Mirrorless lenses list for 2020, the Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR grabs the second spot right after the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM. Read the full list here.

Another one comes from abiggercamera, who also took at look at his XF50mmF1.0 and shared his thoughts in this post.

Last but not least, the first customer reviews at AmazonUS and BHphoto here are also pretty positive.

What is Happening?

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New Firmware for Viltrox 23mmF1.4, 33mmF1.4 and 56mmF1.4 XF Mount AF Lenses

 

Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF – firmware ver. 1.0.9 – details here

  1. Fixed the issue that may cause a crash when viewing photos and returning quickly
  2. Added the function of infinite aperture
  3. Fixed the twitching problem when video focusing on the X-A5 body
  4. Enhance stability

Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF – firmware ver. 1.0.9 – details here

  1. Fixed the issue that may cause a crash when viewing photos and returning quickly
  2. Added the function of infinite aperture
  3. Fixed the twitching problem when video focusing on the X-A5 body
  4. Enhance stability

This firmware is divided into two versions: gold logo and white silk screen logo. The golden logo firmware is called: UPD3314XFV109.DAT. The white silk screen logo firmware is called: UPD3314XFSV109.DAT. Note: The “AF 33/1.4 XF” on golden logo lens is gold, and the white silk screen logo is white.

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF – firmware ver. 1.0.9 – details here

  1. Fixed the issue that may cause a crash when viewing photos and returning quickly
  2. Added the function of infinite aperture
  3. Fixed the twitching problem when video focusing on the X-A5 body
  4. Enhance stability

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