Big Fujifilm Deals in Europe on X-T50 and GF Lenses

Fujifilm has launched big deals (instant rebates) in Europe that pretty much match the big rebates we have in USA in terms of GF lens deals.

However, we also got a really great deal on the X-T50.

Here are the details:

EUROPE Deals – Instant Rebates

Note 1: in UK you can buy X-T50 body or any kit, you’ll save £210 if you add XF23mmF2 or XF50mmF2 to you purchase
Note 2: Amazon IT is an authorized retailer, but make sure it is shipped and sold by Amazon. Amazon UK is not authorized. Also Amazon DE is not listed as authorized, but I see the X-T50 deal anyway (so far) at Amazon DE at the same price of authorized dealers

X-T50 + Lenses

GFX Deals

USA Deals – Instant Rebates

Huge Fujinon GF Lens Deals Just Dropped, but Disappointment on the XF Front

Fujiilm has just launched a $500 rebate on selected Fujinon GF lenses.

If you are looking for deals on XF lenses, then. you’ll be disappointed, as there is only a meager $100 rebate on the original XF16-55mmF2.8 (way too little Fujifilm, you should rebate it at least $300 now that the new XF16-55mmF2.8 II gives it little to no chance to sell)

But anyway, if the GF system is the one of your choice, the deals are quite tempting. I think for most of the lenses these are the best deals we ever got. I think I remember only the GF110mm being once $550 off. But in any case, these are quite some substantial rebates.

Besides that, this is also the last day of the BHphoto Mega Deal Zone.

Selected Deals

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The Big Accessories Roundup: Kipon 0.62x GFX Focal Reducers, X100VI Protective Case, Batteries, Tilta Factory Tour and More

Flash / Accessories / eBooks

Today we have a major accessories roundup. It goes from batteries, the Fuji X Weekly Protective Case for Fujifilm X100VI / X100V / X100F, tripods and much more.

Also a very interesting Tilta Factory tour by CineD is linked below.

At the very bottom you can find the press release for the Kipon 0.62x focal reducers for GFX.

And since we also talk about batteries, we will refer also to a series of articles on FujiRumors, in which we talked about batteries:

Accessories Roundup

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Save $400 on Fujifilm GFX100SII at Amazon

 

Amazon US is currently offering a $399 rebate on the Fujifilm GFX100SII. The coupon code discount will be applied at checkout.

At the moment, neither BHphoto here nor Adorama here are offering this rebate. It is also not listed by Fujifilm in the list of official deals. So it seems to be available at Amazon US only.

Official Fujifilm USA Deals

Cameras

Zoom Lenses

Prime Lenses

Fujifilm GFX100(S) II Trade-In Bonus in Europe and New Kit with GF35-70mm

There are GFX Trade-In offers spreading in Europe with the purchase of a Fujifilm GFX100S II or GFX100 II. Down below I will share the Trade-In conditions for UK. But make sure to check the conditions in your country.

Maybe even more interestingly, now Fujifilm is offering also a Fujifilm GFX100S II with GF35-70mm kit in Europe. Maybe I’ve missed it so far, but if I am correct, previously you could purchase the GFX100SII only as body only and not bundled with a lens.

There are no kit versions still in USA for the GFX100SII and GFX100II. I hope such an offering will come to the US too at some point.

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IT’S OVER: No More X or GFX Related Announcements This Year

We are done.

It’s over.

Today, on October 14 at 9AM New York time, we will witness the last X/GFX announcements of the year.

Yes, I know that Fujifilm had one of its all-time most important announcements (X-T5) in November. But if our sources are accurate, then we will wrap up the 2024 announcements season on October 14.

Everything  X/GFX related that Fujifilm has still in the pipeline for 2024 should come on today. So we are talking about:

But do not despair. We have LOTS of stuff to talk about soon anyway. The rumors will keep coming also in 2024 ;).

TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro Lens for Fujifilm X and GFX Announced

Last year TTartisan announced the TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2x lens with tilt and shift functionality.

Now they have removed the Tilt-Shift feature and they released the TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Macro.

It’s a manual focus lens and it can focus as close as 0.25 meters (0.8 feet). Magnification 2:1 and weight of 700-748g.

You can check out charts and full details at the dedicated Amazon page here.

Is this lens that could be useful for your photography? Well, make your research and I will share a review below for you to check out.

Personally I own the spectacular Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 macro and that’s more than I deserve for my humble macro photography skills. But yeah, even though I got it during one of the official Fujifilm rebates, it still costs much more than the TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro.

Fujifilm Early Fall GFX Deals, or When a $1,600 Rebate on GFX100S is Not Enough

Fujifilm has just launched their “Early Fall” deals.

The list of deals until now is very short. Here it is:

These are basically the same old deals on these items we have since months now.

Look, I own the GFX100S and in theory a $1,600 would be a great deal.

But there is one problem: there is camera out there called Fujifilm GFX100S II, which comes with a new processor and a superior autofocus, a better EVF and overall just a specs bump that I believe is worth the $600 you pay more for it compared to the rebated GFX100S.

The Fujifilm GFX100S (which I own), is still a wonderful camera. That’s why I think Fujifilm should just go crazy with it and offer it at $3,000!

Sure, they might not make a penny out of it, but at such a price, the GFX100S would be a crazy good deal and it would certainly bring lots of new users into the GFX system. Users who’d then buy lenses and eventually upgrade to more modern GFX bodies.

Listen to me, Fujifilm… just do it! Sell it for 3K! You’d see lots of Full Frame users getting tempted at that price ;).

So, at the end, do I recommend to buy the GFX100S at that price?

Well, these might seem a strange answer, considering it comes from a guy who is very happy with his GFX100S. But my answer is “no”. If Fujfiilm listens to me and offers it for 3K, then it would a no brainer to recommend. But as it stands now, if you really want to buy into the GFX system, then the probably best camera to get into it is the Fujifilm GFX100S II, or, if you want the ultimate GFX, then the GFX100 II.

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GFX Cameras

Fujifilm GFX Zone: Reviews, Experience… and Dreams in a World Fuller than Full Frame!

Today I wanted to share a roundup dedicated to the Fujifilm GFX system.

The roundup will cover the latest and greatest, from the cameras like the flagship Fujifilm GFX100II and the brand new Fujifilm GFX100S II, to G mount lenses such as the (back-ordered) Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 and the new Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 Tilt Shift.

And we will include also “dreams” or “wishes” about a Fujifilm GFX180 and GFX250.

As you know I am a Fujifilm GFX shooter myself, and last year I made one of my best hikes in the Dolomites with it. You can read my experience below.

  • fujirumors.com – A Tale of a Hiking Fuller than Full Frame, a Sony Shooter Lusting after Fujifilm Colors

GFX Zone

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Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 Preorders Available and Reviews

The Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 is now available for preorder at BHphoto here.

Make sure to check out the reviews below in case you are interested in this lens. They’ll help you to take the best buying decision.

And yes, it is a manual focus lens. And it’s f/1.6 on medium format GFX. Shot wide open you’ll have your challenges to nail the focus. So be aware of that. But it certainly sounds like a fun lens to use and for a decent price.