Fujifilm Launches โFUJINON Lens XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WRโ
– The new standard in the โXF Lensโ lineup
– Combining high resolution performance with a compact and lightweight body that can be used in various situations.
On the Chinese Weibo platform the first image of the Fujifilm X-T30II successor has leaked.
We know since a over a month now that it will be called Fujifilm X-T50, and I guess that, if this image is legit, then this kind of confirms our rumor.
does Fujifilm prefer to give the GFX100SII a dedicated launch day, and make a separate announcement for the X-T50 and the new kit lens?
did I share a wrong rumor?
Well… don’t worry. We don’t share wrong rumors here. Everything will happen as we tell you it will.
But I willย contact our sources and see what they have to say about it. And as soon as I can I will share an update here on FujiRumors.
And beyond that?
Well, the only gear Fujifilm has pre-announced, is the Fujinon GF500mmF5.6, but that one is listed on the official G mount roadmap as coming sometimes in 2024. So it could be on May 16, but also later on.
Well, I am growing increasingly frustrated by the lack of a new X mount roadmap. I keep asking for a new one since years and Fujifilm keeps ignoring our wishes. So at this point I have no expectations anymore.
Anyway… answers will come. Some of them on May 16, but many other answers will come well before that.
๐๐๐ฃ๐จ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ 2-๐๐ฃ-1: 7artisans 50mm F1.4 combines a conventional lens with a large imaging circle with a tilting mechanism. When the tilt angle is 0 degrees, it is a conventional 50mm f1.4 large aperture lens; When Tilt or Shift, it turns into a special Tilt-Shift lens compatible with mirrorless cameras.
๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐ฉ-๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐: The 7artisans tilt lens also features a special Tilt-Shift feature that allows you to tilt and twistit for unique viewpoints and Lilliputian visuals, delivering clarity and resolution for portraits,buildings, landscapes,and video.
๐1.4 ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐: As a wide aperture lens, the 50mm F1.4 tilt lens captures breathtaking portraits and night scenes with blurred backgrounds.
๐ฝ๐ก๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐๐w: With its large f/1.4 aperture and adjustable shift axis, this lens produces a significant blur effect. By cutting space and moving the axis, it can create unique lipt or miniature views, adding a new dimension to your photography. Its 360ยฐ rotation and Tilt-Shift axis enable you to change the focal plane and achieve various effects with superb blur capabilities for photos and videos.
๐๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฎ: Full metal and multi-coating ensure durability and excellent picture quality. Filter Size is ฮฆ46mm, which can be used with UV, ND, CPL and other filters. The lens structure is 7elements in 6groups, Distortion is only 1.9%, which can provide clarity and resolution for portraits, buildings, landscapes and videos.
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Sadly many interpreted it as me saying that there will never be any Fujifilm X-Pro3 successor ever.
But as I told you from an ugly parking lot while waiting for my car to get fixed, I think that Fujifilm will never discontinue the X-Pro line, because it is a very prestigious line for Fujifilm. It was Fujifilmโs first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and as such it is symbolically very important for Fujifilm.
And recently Fuji Guy Billy seemed to confirm that a Fujifilm X-Pro3 replacement with 5th generation goodness will come. It will just take a bit of time.
And he also said: it has to be something very special.
… and it’s Very Special?
So if all the 5th generation goodness is ready, why does it still take so long?
Well, let’s see some possibilities
SIMPLE ANSWER: there is parts shortage. Fujifilm decided to use those parts for cameras that are more successful (X100VI, X-T5, etc), and the Fujifilm X-Pro4 must wait until the peak demand for those cameras is over
BILLY’s PATH: Fuji Guy Billy said the X-Pro4 has to be something very special. Could it be a new design experiment (for example a screen-less camera). A monochrome or XPan sensor? Will they get rid of the mechanical shutter and go for a 26MP stacked sensor? Anything else that could make it “special”?
I personally hope that the result of this long wait will be a monochrome Fujifilm X-Pro. But again, that’s just a mere and random wish of mine (no rumor).
Feel free to let us know what your best guess is in regards to what’s going on with the long awaited Fujifilm X-Pro4 and why it’s taking Fujifilm so long.
