Fujifilm X-E5 Overseas Release Date August 28th


Fujifilm X-E5: B&H Photo / Amazon (Black : Silver) / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF23mm f/2.8 R WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Announcement regarding the release date of the mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-E5”

Dear Customers,

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued patronage of Fujifilm products.

We are pleased to announce that the release date for the mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-E5,” which we previously announced would be late August 2025, has now been decided.

Product nameColor variationsrelease date
Digital camera “FUJIFILM X-E5”Silver/BlackThursday, August 28, 2025
Digital camera lens kit
“FUJIFILM X-E5” “XF23mmF2.8 R WR”

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ZY Optics Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro Lens For X and GFX Announced


ZY Optics Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro For GFX:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
ZY Optics Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro For X:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

ZY Optics announced a new Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X macro lens for full-frame and medium format cameras (Sony FE, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z, L-mount, Nikon F, Fujifilm GFX, Fujifilm X, Hasselblad XCD).

Key Features:

  • Versatile 1-5X Magnification Power
  • Razor-Sharp Image Quality
  • Unrivalled Lens-to-Subject Space
  • Robust and User-Friendly Design
  • Broad Compatibility

Sample photos:



Versatile 1-5X Magnification Power
The Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro offers a dynamic magnification range from life-size 1X to an astonishing 5X, enabling photographers to explore everything from delicate macro subjects like insects and flowers to near-microscopic textures. This versatility makes it an ideal tool for professionals and macro enthusiasts alike, unlocking a world of creative possibilities.

Razor-Sharp, True-to-Life Realism Image Quality
Crafted with a sophisticated 13-element in 8-group optical design, the lens incorporates advanced elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, delivering razor-sharp images with vibrant, true-to-life colors. Whether at 1X or 5X magnification, every detail is rendered with stunning clarity, meeting the demands of high-resolution full-frame and medium format sensors without vignetting.


Unrivalled Lens-to-Subject Space
The Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro sets a new standard with its extended working distance, offering 150mm at 1X magnification and 65mm at 5X. Compared to competitors like the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X (45mm at 2.5X, 40mm at 5X) and Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 (100mm at 1X, 41mm at 5X), this lens provides greater flexibility for lighting and composition, making it ideal for intricate macro setups.

Robust and User-Friendly Design
Built with a durable all-metal housing, the lens features a detachable Arca Swiss lens support for stable setups, a ø58mm filter thread for creative versatility, and an integrated front LED light to enhance subject illumination, ensuring photographers can focus on their craft with ease.


Broad Compatibility
Seamlessly compatible with a wide range of camera systems, including Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z, Nikon F, Fujifilm GFX, Fujifilm X, L Mount, and Hasselblad XCD, this lens delivers edge-to-edge clarity across full-frame and medium format sensors, making it a versatile choice for photographers across different camera systems.

Pricing and Availability
The Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro is priced at an accessible USD 399.


Specifications

 Lens

Mitakon 55mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro

Focal Length 

55mm

Aperture 

f/2.8

Format Compatibility

Full Frame (Cover Medium Format, No Vignetting)

Magnification

1- 5X

Angle of View

1X: 13.7° | 5X: 5.6°

Min. Focusing Distance

1X: 279mm | 5X: 272mm

Min. Working Distance

1X: 150mm | 2X: 97mm | 3X: 79mm | 4X: 71mm | 5X: 65mm

Elements / Groups

13 Elements in 8 Groups

Diaphragm Blades

9

Focusing System

Manual Focus

Filter Thread

ø 58mm

Dimensions

1X: ø 67mm*87mm | 5X: ø 67mm*162mm

Weight

690g

Mount Options

Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z, Nikon F, Fujifilm GFX, Fujifilm X, L Mount, Hasselblad XCD

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Viltrox Announcement Coming Later This Month


Viltrox is teasing an announcement for the end of August that is likely the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro that we have known about for a bit. The Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 Pro will be for Fuji X, Sony E, and Nikon Z mounts.


There is also a new rumor that Viltrox will announce a new ultra-wide-angle autofocus lens that could also be announced by the end of August, but if it is not we will hear about it before the end of 2025. The lens is expected to be wider than the new Sigma 12mm f/1.4.

Viltrox lenses can be found on B&H Photo and Amazon

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RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 powered by SILKYPIX Now With Fujifilm GFX100RF and Fujifilm X-E5 Support


RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 powered by SILKYPIX Ver.8.1.18.0

The software update Ver.8.1.18.0 incorporates the following issue:

  1. “RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 powered by SILKYPIX” becomes compatible with the new GFX100RF camera.

Download Here

Fujifilm GFX100RF:
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Fujifilm X-E5: B&H Photo / Amazon (Black : Silver) / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF23mm f/2.8 R WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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More Sigma Ultra-Wide 12mm f/1.4 Reviews/Previews/Hands-on/Etc…


Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: B&H PhotoAmazon / Adorama

Sigma announced the Sigma Ultra-Wide 12mm f/1.4  yesterday, but there weren’t many Reviews/Previews/Hands-on/etc… videos released when it was announced. Today we have a few more, and it sounds like it is an impressive lens that is priced well.

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Sigma Ultra-Wide 12mm f/1.4 Prime Announced


Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary: B&H Photo/ AmazonAdorama

Sigma announced the Sigma Ultra-Wide 12mm f/1.4 today.

Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Hands-on/ Review / Preview / etc…

Official Videos

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