Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm f/2 Coming in June Confirmed


Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm f/2: B&H Photo / Amazon

A few days ago the release of the upcoming release date of the Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm f/2 was leaked here. Today we can confirm that Voigtlander plans to officially announce the Voigtlander ULTRON 27mm f/2  in June according to Voiglander’s press release.

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Today, Cosina will release the ULTRON 27mm F2 interchangeable lens for Fujifilm X mount in June 2023.

We will inform you once the official release date is decided

Main features
Exclusively designed for Fujifilm X mount
Equipped with an optical system optimized for the image sensor of the Fujifilm X system camera. High resolution is maintained to the image periphery without relying on the camera’s optical correction function, and phenomena such as color cast are also suppressed.

Information communication with the body by electronic contact
Equipped with electronic contacts for highly reliable electrical communication between the lens and body. In addition to Exif information, focus check, and shooting distance linked display, certain models also support in-body image stabilization and parallax correction through the combination of a body that supports telecommunications and the latest firmware (*1).

Manual focus for reliable focus operation
The use of an all-metal helicoid unit that has been processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces just the right amount of torque enables focusing with a smooth operating feel. It enables fine focus adjustment.

Beautiful bokeh with 10 aperture blades
A 10-blade diaphragm is used to make the hole formed by the diaphragm blades closer to a circle. Out-of-focus areas are rendered naturally, and point light sources are not polygonal but round and soft.

Aperture ring for direct mechanical operation
The aperture mechanism uses a mechanism in which the aperture ring is directly connected to the opening and closing of the aperture blades, similar to Voigtlander’s VM mount and mirrorless mount lenses. With a 1/3 step click, you can enjoy the feeling of operating the mechanism directly.

Focus ring for excellent operability
Operability is improved by equipping the focus ring for focus adjustment with a lever that is easy to put on with your fingers. You can also know the approximate distance you set without looking at the distance indicator depending on the position of the lever.

Minimum shooting distance 0.25m
Despite its compact style, the shortest shooting distance is 0.25m. It also supports table photos such as dishes and favorite accessories.

*1 Notes on electronic communication compatible bodies
This product is equipped with electronic contacts, but there are restrictions on the bodies that can be used for electronic communication. Please check the body list below. (April 2023 survey) Read More »

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TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 2x Tilt-Shift Ultra Macro Announced


TTArtisan, a leading manufacturer of high-quality lenses for mirrorless cameras, today announced the 100mm F/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Tilt-Shift lens. This versatile lens is ideal for a variety of photography applications, including macro, portrait, and landscape photography.

The TTArtisan 100mm F/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Tilt-Shift lens features a 10-group, 14-element optical design that delivers sharp, high-quality images. The lens also has a maximum magnification of 2:1, making it ideal for close-up photography of small objects. In addition, the lens’s tilt and shift functions allow photographers to control perspective and depth of field, opening up a world of creative possibilities.

The TTArtisan 100mm F/2.8 2X Ultra Macro Tilt-Shift lens is available now for $419. It is compatible with mirrorless cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and Micro Four Thirds.

TTartisan 100mm F28 2X Ultra Macro Tilt-Shift: Amazon

Lens Specs

LensT-S & MacroOnly Macro
MountE/RF/X/Z/L/M43GFX/EF/F
TiltNone
Shift±6mmNone
Magnification2:1
Focal length100mm
Maximum apertureF2.8
Minimum apertureF22
FrameFull Frame
Angle of view24°
Optical Design14 Elements in 10 Groups
Filter size67mm
Closest focus distance0.25m
Diaphragm Blades12pcs
Focus methodManual
WeightAround 695~845g

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday Mother’s Day Edition


Happy Mother’s Day to all the Fujifilm Moms out there.

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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D (Save $100):
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Sirui 75mm F1.8 Anamorphic 1.33X (Save $200):
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New Stuff
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Fujinon XF56mm f1.2 MKII:
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Fujifilm X-H2S:
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Fujinon XF18-120mm F4.0 LM PZ WR:
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Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR:
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Limited-time iPad Pro Savings
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Phototrend GFX100S and XF150-600mm Factory Tour


Phototrend posted a very lengthy factory tour along with a Q&A that you can view here. Below is a summary of the Q&A:

  • The Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is Fujifilm’s most complex product to assemble due to its 20 optical elements that must be exactly positioned
  • GFX lenses are more complex than most XF lenses due to the resolution requirement that are verified with specific test charts that are used to verify image quality and lens adjustments
  • The Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR takes a long time to assemble because it is manufactured across 4 factories, is made up of over 1000 parts, that are finally assembled in Taiwa
  • Workers are trained for about one month to do optical adjustments before they are able to work in the Taiwa factory after which they will start a very specific position, but as they gain experience they can move on to other things
  • GFX bodies and complex lenses like the Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR are made in Japan
  • The Taiwa factory designs all processes to ensure production quality is maintained in other factories
  • Fujifilm is still experiencing semiconductor shortages that are impacting lens and camera production
  • The Fujifilm X100V sells out as quickly as they can produce them
  • Fujifilm designed an automated system for tuning the GFX’s boxes because they are sensitive to alignment
  • For GF and XF lenses adjustment is the key to image quality so Fujifilm has designed an automated system based on algorithms to speed up adjustments and AI might help with this in the future
  • Fujifilm takes photos during the final stage of packing for quality control that is close to using machine vision
  •  The majority of assembly steps are done by hand

Fujifilm GFX100S:
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Fujifilm GFX100:
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Fujifilm GFX50SII:
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Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R WR:
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Fujifilm X100V:
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Yongnuo AF Lenses Coming to X Mount


Yongnuo plans to release 5 lenses for X-mount that are listed below. We have known about these AF lenses for a while 1, 2, 3 but this is the best look we have had yet at Yongnuo’s new mirrorless AF lenses. Most of the lenses have aperture rings, the ability to click/unclick the aperture, and even an LCD screen on some.

  • Yongnuo 11mm f/1.8
  • Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4
  • Yongnuo 33mm f/1.4
  • Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8
  • Yongnuo 56mm f/1.4

Yongnuo lenses can be found on Amazon

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Fujifilm X-E Owners Group
Fujifilm X-A Owners Group
Fujifilm X100 Owners Group

via CameraBeta, Yongnuo

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AstrHori Probe Lens Coming Soon


A few days ago we posted about a mystery lens coming from AstrHori and today I am happy to tell you that this lens will be a probe lens for multiple mounts including Fujifilm X-mount according to a source that contacted SonyAddict. AstrHori Rockstar makes a lot of affordable lenses for X and GF mount and you can check them out on the Official AstrHori Rockstar Amazon.

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Fujifilm GFX Owners Group
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Fujifilm X-T Owners Group
Fujifilm X-S Owners Group
Fujifilm X-Pro Owners Group
Fujifilm X-E Owners Group
Fujifilm X-A Owners Group
Fujifilm X100 Owners Group

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