Fujifilm Launches “FUJINON Lens XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 14, 2024


Fujifilm X-M5
B&H Photo / Amazon Silver : Black / Moment / Adorama
XF 16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II 
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
XF 500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujifilm Launches “FUJINON Lens XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR”
– A masterpiece of super-telephoto lens that redefines mobility
– Combines pinnacle optical performance and compact design, making the super-telephoto photography more accessible

TOKYO, October 14, 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of the “FUJINON Lens XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR” (“XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR”) globally from end of November 2024. The lens is a new lineup of the “XF lens” interchangeable lens lineup for the mirrorless digital camera X Series that offers outstanding image quality and compact size and weight thanks to its unique color reproduction technology.

The “XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR” is a super-telephoto prime lens capable of shooting in the super-telephoto 500mm (equivalent to 762mm in 35mm format) range at an open aperture of F5.6 and featuring the highest optical performance of the “XF lens”. In addition, taking advantage of the APS-C format, which provides a 1.5 times larger image in the 35mm format equivalent, the lens is compact and lightweight, weighing only 1,335g*1 despite being a super-telephoto lens. In particular, the XF lens’s superior resolution performance and high mobility, which overturns the conventional wisdom of super-telephoto lenses, make super-telephoto photography more accessible, especially when shooting birds, wildlife, aircraft, etc. Read More »

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Fujifilm X Summit CLAY Studios 2024 Live Blog – Fujifilm X-M5, Fujinon XF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR, Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II, and More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 14, 2024

Fujifilm X-M5
B&H Photo / Amazon Silver : Black / Moment / Adorama
XF 16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II 
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
XF 500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Live Blog Below:

  • Starting Soon
  • Revealing 3 new products all of which we know of already
  • X-T50 and X100VI have been well-received
    • Fujifilm X-M5 Announced
      • 355g including battery
      • PSAM dial and film simulation mode
      • 6.66 x 111.9
      • Tilty flippy screen
      • Designed for video
      • 3.5mm audio jack on the back
      • Fast AF
      • 6.2k
    • Fujinon XF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
      • 43 x mount lenses since 2012
      • 335g
      • 762mm equivalent
      • Highest resolution
      • Fast AF
      • OIS 5.5 Stops
      • Pinnacle red badge lens
    • Fujinon  XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II
      • original Fujinon  XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR was one of the most popular lenses
      • 410g
      • Weather resistant
      • Improved optics
      • Smooth video
      • aperture smoothness coming in a future firmware update for video
      • Red badge lens
    • All are coming in mid-November
      • $799 body and $899 w XC15-45 kit
      • $1,199 Fujinon  XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II
      • $2,999 Fujinon XF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
    • One More Thing
      • More camers coming, but covered by a towl
      • The timing hasn’t been decided yet

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Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Coming to X-mount?

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2024


A Viltrox representative recently informed artemba that the compact Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 would be coming to X-mount soon. Viltrox representatives are known for leaking details about upcoming products so it is highly likely this rumor is true. Fujifilm currently has two similar lenses the Fujinon XF18mm f/2 and Fujinon XF18 f/1.4, but the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 is a fraction of the price.

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Fujifilm AF Firmware Fix Details

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2024

Photorabz ran into some Fujifilm reps at a show recently and he was able to ask some questions and get some answers about Fujifilm’s upcoming AF firmware fix. In brief Fujifilm has been working on the update since May and the update will be announced tomorrow at the X summit which you can join us for at 9am. The update will improve X-H2S, X-H2, GFX100II, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T5 autofocus and Fujifilm might do something for the X-T4 also.

Join us for the live blog and launch of the Fujifilm X-M5 on October 14 at 9 AM EST.

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Fujifilm X-M5, XF16-55mm Mark II, and XF500mm Details and Photos

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024


Specification Details
Image Sensor 26.1 million pixels
Processor X Processor 5
Video Recording 6.2K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit video
Vertical Video Mode 9:16 Short Movie Mode
Base ISO 160
Storage UHS-I
Image Stabilization Digital Image Stabilization (Movie mode only)
Screen 3.0 inch vari-angle Touch Screen, 1.04 million dots
Microphone Direction Settings SURROUND, FRONT PRIORITY, BACK PRIORITY, FRONT & BACK PRIORITY
Vlog Mode Yes
Film Simulations 20
Terminals – USB Type-C (10Gbps)
– HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
– ø3.5mm stereo mini connector (Microphone)
– ø3.5mm stereo mini connector (Headphone)
Battery NP-W126S
Battery Life (Stills) – Economy Mode: Approx. 440 frames
– Normal Mode: Approx. 330 frames
Actual Battery Life (Movie Capture) – 6.2K: Approx. 45 min. (29.97p)
– 4K: Approx. 50 min. (29.97p)
– Full HD: Approx. 45 min. (59.94p), Approx. 50 min. (120P)
Continuous Battery Life (Movie Capture) – 6.2K: Approx. 65 min. (29.97p)
– 4K: Approx. 85 min. (29.97p)
– Full HD: Approx. 80 min. (59.94p)
Dimensions – Width: 111.9 mm
– Height: 66.6 mm
– Depth: 38.0 mm (minimum depth: 33.5 mm)
Weight 355 g (with battery and SD card)
Operating Temperature 0℃ to +40℃
Operating Humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation)

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  • Approximately 37% reduction in weight
  • Optimized lens configuration for superior image quality
  • Introduction of the “Aperture Click Switch” for seamless video recording
  • 11 groups, 16 elements
  • 4 aspherical lenses
  • 1 Super ED lens
  • 3 ED lenses
  • See the full details here



Specification Details
Lens configuration 21 elements in 14 groups (includes 5 ED and 2 super ED elements)
Focal length (35mm format equivalent) f=500mm (762mm)
Angle of view 3.3°
Max. aperture F5.6
Min. aperture F22
Aperture control
Number of blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Stop size 1/3EV (13 stops)
Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane) 2.75m
Max. magnification 0.2x
External dimensions: Diameter x Length* (approx.) φ104.5mm x 255.5mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight* (approx.) 1,335g (excluding caps, hoods and Tripod collar foot)
Filter size φ95mm
Accessories included Front lens cap FLCP-95, Rear lens cap RLCP-001, Lens hood, Lens pouch, Tripod collar foot, Shoulder strap

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via Photorumors

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Medium Format Sigma Glass

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024

It sounds like lots of photographers are asking Kazuto Yamaki and Sigma to make glass for the Fujifilm GFX. Hopefully we get t some quality Sigma glass for GFX sooner rather than later.

Q: Have you guys considered making any optics for the Fuji GF system or like a larger sensor medium format system?

G: Okay, so a question about future roadmaps related to Fuji GFX systems.

K: Yes, I do personally. My vision for the company’s future is to become the number one optics brand or “master of optics”. In order to become such a premium brand, we need to make such – really, really good lenses for that format. So, I would like to challenge. (Sigma)

Sigma Lenses can be purchased from B&H Photo and Amazon.

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