Fujifilm Patent For GFX Fixed Lens Found


A patent for a GFX lens with a short back focus was found that could give us a hint about Fujifilm’s future X100 style GFX camera. The patents are for GF35mm F3.5, GF40mm F3.5, and GF50mm F3.5 lenses. The X100 style GFX has been rumored for quite a while and I hope we see one sooner rather than later to take advantage of the crazy demand for X100 cameras.

overview

  • [Publication number] JP2024-156550 (P2024-156550A)
  • [Release date] November 6, 2024 (2024.11.6)
  • [Title of invention] Imaging lens and imaging device
  • [Application date] April 24, 2023 (2023.4.24)
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 306037311
    [Name or company name] FUJIFILM Corporation
  • An imaging lens that is small and maintains good optical performance, and an imaging device that includes this imaging lens are provided.
  • 2. Description of the Related Art
    Conventionally, an imaging lens that can be used in an imaging device such as a digital camera is known from the following Patent Document 1.
  • There is a demand for imaging lenses that are compact and have good optical performance, and
    the level of these demands is increasing year by year.
  • An object of the present disclosure
    is to provide an imaging lens that is small and maintains good optical performance, and an imaging device that includes this imaging lens.

Example 1

  • Focal length: 39.170
  • F-number: 3.6
  • Angle of view: 69.30
  • Back focal length: 6.596

Example 2

  • Focal length: 43.691
  • F-number: 3.6
  • Angle of view: 64.36
  • Back focal length: 5.982

Example 3

  • Focal length: 50.911
  • F-number: 3.6
  • Angle of view: 54.96
  • Back focal length: 13.673

Example 4

  • Focal length: 32.965
  • F-number: 3.6
  • Half angle of view: 78.44
  • Back focal length: 7.073

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Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF Announced


Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF: Venus Optics / B&H Photo / Amazon

Venus Optics announces the World’s FIRST Wide-Angle Zoom Shift Lens for APS-C system
Anhui China, 5 Nov 2024 – Venus Optics announced a groundbreaking Zoom-Shift lens – Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens! This extraordinary APS-C lens for mirrorless cameras combines two powerful features in one compact package: an ultra-wide zoom with an impressive shift capability. The lens allows you to seamlessly zoom from 12mm to 24mm while also being able to shift up to 7mm! This zoom-shift combination gives you all the flexibility in perspective control for capturing expansive landscapes or towering architecture. The compact 575g size also puts no burden on your kit. Truly a game-changer for photographers who want both versatility and creative control in their ultra-wide shots. Read More »

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New Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 Lens With Glow-In-The-Dark Focus And Aperture Scale


Brightin Star has a new lens with a glow-in-the-dark focusing, aperture, and focus scale the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95, which will be available for E/Z/RF/XF/EF-M/MFT mounts. You will be able to get one from the Brightin Star’s Amazon shop soon.

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday


Fujifilm X-T5 Black Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T5 Silver Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama

Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 Save $200
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM WR Save $200:
B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5 Save $200:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama
Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR MKII Save $100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Deals
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Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
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New Apple M2 Ultra: B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple M4:
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New Apple Mac Pro:
 B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
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Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF Coming Soon


Viltrox 56mm f/1.7:  Amazon / B&H Photo

It looks like Viltrox will be expanding its lineup of f/1.7 lenses with the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF coming soon. Viltrox already has a well-reviewed 56mm f/1.7 lens which is compact and affordable so the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 should be a welcome addition to the lineup. Chinese lenses have come a very long way and I am interested to see what else Viltrox will bring us in the future. You can find the optical layout, MTF, and specs below.

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Fujifilm X-E Owners Group
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Instax Lomo’ Instant Wide Glass


Instax Wide Black Film: B&H PhotoAmazon / Adorama
Instax Wide Color Film: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Instax Wide Monochrome Film: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Lomo Photography has a new Lomo Instax Camera that you can purchase here. You can also read the details about the above camera below:

Lomo’Instant Wide Glass
Define your world with the sharpest instant camera on earth, featuring a multi-coated glass lens for unmatched sharpness and unbelievable color on Instax Wide film.

  • 90 mm multi-coated glass lens for incredible sharpness from just 0.3 m
  • Capture rich, true-to-life colors on Instax Wide film
  • Fully programmatic shutter and aperture settings with additional manual & experimental shooting modes
  • Optimized for studio shoots with the PC-sync flash port & tripod mount
  • Achieve excellent depth of field with an additional manual f/22 aperture stop

Instant Film Format: Fujifilm Instax Wide
Focal Length: 90 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Multiple Exposure: Yes
Auto Exposure:: Advanced Auto Exposure
Available Apertures: f8, f22
Batteries: 4×AA (camera), 1×CR2025 (remote)
Cable Release:: No
Instant Camera Family: Lomo’Instant Wide
Flash: Built In Flash, PC – Flash Plug
Remote Control Shutter Release: Yes
Shutter Speed: 1/125 – 8s in Auto Mode; 30s in Bulb Mode;
SKU: li950lux

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