Advanced Optical Engineering Analysis: Fujifilm Patent P2026091132 and the GFX Eterna Medium Format Cinematic Ecosystem The publication of Fujifilm Patent P2026091132 on June 3, 2026 (initially filed on November 22, 2024), outlines the highly complex optical architectures required to project a zoomable, constant-aperture image circle across a medium format sensor. The mathematical embodiments detailed within […]
Fujifilm has a new design patent D1122332. Let’s break this down from a pure engineering and usability standpoint. No PR spin, just the mechanical strategy behind the filing. The Engineering Reality of D1122332: Solving the “Physical Dial Problem” To understand what Fujifilm is doing here, we have to ignore the general shape of the camera […]
Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama The Fujinon XF18mm F2 R is a beloved lens in the Fujifilm X-system, known for its compact “pancake” design and versatile focal length. However, as one of the original X-mount lenses, it has started to show its age, leading many in the community to hope for an updated […]
Patent P2026011068: Are These Full Frame Lenses or Something Else? A new patent application (P2026011068) has surfaced, revealing optical formulas for four incredibly fast prime lenses. While the focal lengths and apertures are exciting on paper, the calculated image circle raises some serious questions about what system these are actually designed for. The Embodiments The […]
Fujifilm GFX100RF: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama Patent JP-2025-178957 Details GFX100RF Lens and a Mysterious 28mm Formula A newly published patent (JP-2025-178957, published Dec 9, 2025) has surfaced, giving us a fascinating look under the hood of the GFX100RF. While we have been enjoying the camera since April, this filing reveals exactly how Fujifilm’s engineers managed to fit […]
Fujifilm filed a patent for a new polarization interference element and filter designed to minimize wavelength shift when light hits the sensor at an oblique angle. This technology appears to be aimed at correcting color shading (color casts) in the corners of the frame, which is particularly useful for wide-angle lenses and high-resolution sensors. Overview […]
