Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Announced for Sony E, Fuji X, and Canon EF-M

Venus Optics announced the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens for Canon EF-M (EOS M), Sony E, Fuji X mounts.  The lens has a good price tag at $199.

Featuring a one-of-a-kind 210° field of view, Laowa 4mm f/2.8 fisheye lens can create a circular fisheye perspective on Micro Four Thirds (M43) cameras. Photographers can create a 360° full panorama image with a maximum of 2-3 shots. The lens  weigh only 4.8 oz (135 g) which makes it extremely portable and allows photographers to have creative shots anywhere, anytime. The lens can also be mounted on DJI Inspire X5 cameras for creating a unique perspective you have never seen before.

Laowa lenses are sold at Adorama and B&H. See Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens announcement. Continue reading “Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens Announced for Sony E, Fuji X, and Canon EF-M”

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens Review

The new Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens now reviewed by dpreview TV. The Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens is priced at $799, now in stock and shipping at Amazon / B&H Photo Video/Adorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens Review”

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR Lens to be Announced Soon

Fuji is rumored to announce the  in early 2020. The official announcement of this sleek short telephoto prime will happen in January to February, 2020.

The XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR for Fujifilm X-series mirrorless cameras will offer a 76mm equivalent focal length to suit a variety of applications, including portraiture and still lifes. The lens is expected to be big and heavy and bright f/1.0 maximum aperture benefit working in low-light conditions and also afford a high degree of control over depth of field. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR Lens to be Announced Soon”

Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-Pro3

Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-Pro3 camera. Looking for the recommended lenses for your Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorlesss camera? Here is our selection of the best lenses for Fujifilm X-Pro3.

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a unique mirrorless camera characterized by its distinct viewfinder design, a hidden LCD screen, and its stylish, rangefinder-inspired design with a black finish, and it will appeal to those who want a waist-level screen or an optical viewfinder experience. Both optical and electronic viewfinder types are incorporated into the unique Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, which lets you select from the simplicity and familiarity of an OVF as well as the versatility of an EVF. In addition, featuring a 26.1MP APS-C-format X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and the X-Processor 4, the Fujifilm X-Pro3 supports high-resolution stills shooting and internal DCI/UHD 4K recording at up to 30 fps. Its unique, rangefinder-like design, coupled with revolutionary specs , makes the Fujifilm X-Pro3 the must-have camera for street photography.

So, if you are the lucky one who have already got the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (AmazonB&HAdorama), the next thing is to find the best/right lenses for Fujifilm X-Pro3. In order to help you get a professional-like shot, here we list the top recommended and most suitable X-mount lenses for Fujifilm X-Pro3 mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation.  Continue reading “Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-Pro3”

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens Firmware 1.0.2 Released

Fujifilm released a new firmware update version 1.0.2 for XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens.

The X-series lens has a minimum shooting distance of 35cm over the entire shooting range. It is lightweight, at 440g and Fujifilm say when paired with the X-T30 the total weight is 823g, making it an ideal travel lens choice.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens has a price tag of $800. Check availability at Amazon / B&H Photo Video/Adorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens Firmware 1.0.2 Released”

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens First Look

Here is the first look review of the Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens. This one looks to be an excellent all-around lens for photographers and will likely become the future kit lens paired with Fujifilm’s higher-end cameras.

If you shoot in inclement weather or desire a weatherproof compact kit this is currently Fujifilm’s best option.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens has a price tag of $800. Check availability at Amazon / B&H Photo Video/Adorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens First Look”

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens Firmware 1.0.1

Fujifilm released a new firmware update version 1.0.1 for XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens.

The X-series lens has a minimum shooting distance of 35cm over the entire shooting range. It is lightweight, at 440g and Fujifilm say when paired with the X-T30 the total weight is 823g, making it an ideal travel lens choice.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens has a price tag of $800. Check availability at Amazon / B&H Photo Video/Adorama. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Lens Firmware 1.0.1”

Sigma Fujifilm X Mount Lenses Coming ?

Sigma APS-C Lenses FINALLY Coming to Fujifilm X-Mount ? Third party lens manufacturer previously said they wanted to develop lenses for Fujifilm, but their resources were limited at that time. Now it looks like they might start developing lenses for Fujifilm has the most professional APS-C system at the moment.

New Fujifilm Savings – Save up to $500 on Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30 Body Continue reading “Sigma Fujifilm X Mount Lenses Coming ?”

New Fujifilm Savings – Save up to $500 on Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30 Body

New Fujifilm savings are now available at major stores in US. With this Fujifilm savings you can now save  up to $500 on Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30 Body.

Also if you click this link you will get all of the stuff on sale at B&H Photo, but below you can see the full list of Fujifilm savings. Continue reading “New Fujifilm Savings – Save up to $500 on Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30 Body”

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens in Development instead of 33mm f/1

Alongside the announcement of the X-Pro 3 camera, Fujifilm has said it is developing a XF 50mm f/1.0 lens for its X-mount mirrorless cameras and cancelling the promised 33mm f/1.

As part of the presentation, Fujifilm’s Head of Product Planning, Takashi Ueno said that the XF 33mm f/1 R WR Lens had become too big and heavy as it was being developed. The latest prototype weighed 1300g (45.8oz), included 15 elements and necessitated the addition of a tripod foot. Instead the company has said it will build a 50mm F1.0, that can be under 900g (31.7oz).

The ultra-fast Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR will be the first mirrorless lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.0 with AF capability. Continue reading “Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR Lens in Development instead of 33mm f/1”