WAIT, WHAT? The Slanted Lens Tests Fujifilm X-T4 on “a Newer Version of the Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8”. Is a Mark II version Coming?

UPDATE: The Slanted Lens confirmed in the comments that it was an error

In the latest X-T4 video of The Slanted Lens, which we shared in our massive X-T4 live blogging, the guys beta testing the Fujifilm X-T4, when testing image quality and pixel peeping, literally say:

let’s look at the lens, because this is a newer version of the 16-55mm. It’s a great lens. Super solid. And it’s sharp, really sharp.

So what, did Fujifilm secretly update the Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8, or did they test a Mark II version, or did they just make an error?

I believe it was an error, but the guys at The Slanted Lens said it with quite some confidence, so I have to report about it, as they evidently are close enough to Fujifilm to get beta gear for testing.

Once again, they did not say “it’s a new XF16-55“, but “it’s a newer version of the XF16-55“.

Well, there are definitely other lenses that need a refresh, rather than the 16-55.

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List of 18 Fujinon Lenses with 6.5 stops IBIS on Fujifilm X-T4, Sony A7RIII vs Fuji X-T4 vs Gimbal IBIS Quick Test, X-H1 vs X-T4 IBIS Unit Size

Fujifilm has disclosed the full list of lenses that will get up to 6.5 stops on thanks to the Fujifilm X-T4 IBIS. You can see the comparison table below.

You will also find a picture of the X-H1 and X-T4 IBIS unit side by side.

As a little bonus, go to minute 1:46 of the video below, to see the pre-production IBIS of the X-T4 compared to the one of the Sony A7III and the X-T4 used on a gimbal.

And there is one more video comparison below, that starts from 4:37.

Of course the gimbal wins. When it comes the to the Sony A7RIII vs Fujifilm X-T4 comparison, the Fujifilm X-T4 is clearly superior, but we know that from the X-H1 already.

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5 Reasons Why FujiRumors just Pre-ordered the Fujifilm X-T4 and Won’t Wait for Fujifilm X-H2

So I did it. I placed my pre-order for the Fujifilm X-T4.

I hope it will come in time for the wedding I will be shooting.

So why did a rangefinder lover like me buy a SLR-styled camera with selfie flippy screen? And why not wait for Fujifilm X-H2? Here are 5 reasons:

  1. I love dials: the Fujifilm X-H2 will have a top LCD screen. I prefer to have an exposure compensation dial… as many dials as possible. That’s what brought me into the Fujifilm X system, and that’s why I remain there. And I don’t care if the Fujifilm X-H2 has 43 megapixel and new processor. Ergonomics are more important than megapixel to me.
  2. I love compactness: the Fujifilm X-H2 will have a massive grip. That’s great for many of you, but I like my cameras to be smaller (which is why I shoot also the amazing X-E3)
  3. there is no hiding, I would have preferred a 3 way tilt screen. But then I thought, that I use the screen maybe 10% of the time, as I am total viewfinder fan. And in those 10% of the times, I will get used to flip that screen out. It still allows for portrait orientation (which the X-T100 screen does not). And it still allows for low and high angle shots. But again… my thought… I use the EVF anyway all the time. For the rest I will just keep it flipped inwards, like the “hidden screen” of the X-Pro3.
  4. As you know I am a teacher, and I love making more and more videos with my students, as this is an extremely motivating activity for me and for the students. So far I filmed with my X-E3, or X-E2 (which I destroyed). Now it’s time to step up my game and get a camera with IBIS and serious video specs. At the beginning of June I will be on a 1 week school trip abroad called “settimana azzurra”, and I hope to have the X-T4 to document it.
  5. The X-H1 was close to make it into my camera bag. But looking at the massive autofocus improvements on the X-T4, I just had to pass and get the Fujifilm X-T4.

So yes, I am in. I pre-ordered the Fujifilm X-T4. Now the long waiting begins, just like all of you guys, as I have absolutely no privileged contacts with Fujifilm.

Wait… you want to know which color? Well, make your guess in the comments. I will let you know later on ;).

Fujifilm X-T4: Coronavirus Outbreak Pushes Shipping Back to Late April/Early May

We have been informed (thanks for the update), that due to the Coronavirus outbreak, there will be a very limited initial supply of Fujifilm X-T4 cameras.

We should not expect any meaningful supply until late April/early May.

After that, we have to see how the situation evolves in order to see if there will be stable stock or not.

For those considering to buy the Fujifilm X-T4, we recommend to pre-order quickly, to be on top of the waiting list and get the first samples that come from the factory.

THE TIME: Fujifilm X-T4 announcement at 9PM San Francisco time of February 25 – LIVE BLOGGING on FUJIRUMORS

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Fujifilm X-T4 has No Headphone Jack in Camera, but Comes with USB-C Adapter

Unlike the Fujifilm X-T3, our sources tell us that the Fujifilm X-T4 will not have a dedicated headphone jack in the camera body. You will find it on the vertical grip, like it is for the Fujifilm X-H1.

But don’t worry, I have been informed that Fujifilm will put a USB-C headphone jack adapter in the X-T4 box for you, so you can monitor you audio using a dongle.

And if you want to monitor the audio and at the same time still be able to charge via USB-C, then this dongle should do the job.

The adapter solves the problem, but creates another one: pay attention not to lose that little dongle ;).

THE TIME: Fujifilm X-T4 announcement February 25 at 9PM San Francisco time with non stop live blogging on FujiRumors.

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