Tamron Announcement Coming Feb 22nd

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 14, 2023


how2fly has broken a few announcements on Twitter, and the latest is that there will be an announcement event on February 22nd. The announcement could be as mundane as a Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD for X mount, or it could be something far more interesting.

Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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New Godox XPro II

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 13, 2023


Godox just released the Godox XPro II, and you can get one from B&H Photo or Adorama.

Designed for the 2.4 GHz Godox X wireless radio system, this XPro II TTL Wireless Flash Trigger lets you effectively and reliably trigger flashes up to 328′ away. This upgraded model is compatible with the FUJIFILM TTL system, including support for high-speed sync up to 1/8000 second, and offers advanced control capabilities for working with system-specific features. For ensuring maximum reliability and control, users can set up 16 groups on one of 32 channels and can then access 99 wireless ID settings for limiting interference from other nearby systems.

Additionally, this wireless trigger now features Bluetooth connectivity for remote operation. Simply download the GodoxPhoto app onto a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone or tablet, and you can remotely adjust the flash mode, power output, modeling light, high speed sync, and more. In addition to basic manual and TTL control modes, other settings are available as well, including stroboscopic flash and second-curtain sync. Users can adjust flash exposure compensation from -3 to 3 EV and wirelessly control the modeling light, zoom setting, and more.

  • Compatible with the 2.4 GHz Godox X wireless radio system
  • Effectively and reliably triggers flashes up to 328′ away
  • Supports high-speed sync photography up to 1/8000 second
  • 16 groups on 32 channels with access to 99 wireless ID settings
  • Stroboscopic flash and second-curtain sync modes
  • Adjusts flash exposure compensation from -3 to +3 EV
  • Control modeling light, zoom setting, and more
  • Bluetooth connectivity for remote control via GodoxPhoto app
  • 2.5mm sync port supports triggering via a wired connection
  • USB Type-C port for firmware updates
  • Run on two AA batteries for convenience

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Fujifilm Telephoto Patents Found XF200-600mm f/5.6-8 and XF100-600mm f/5.6-6.3

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 13, 2023


Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Asobinet found XF200-600mm f/5.6-8 and XF100-600mm f/5.6-6.3 patents that are likely for the Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR. You can read the patent application below:

overview

  • [Public number] P2023020586
  • [Publication date] 2023-02-09
  • [Title of Invention] Zoom lens and imaging device
  • [Application date] 2021-07-30
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 306037311
    [Name] FUJIFILM Corporation
  • [0004]
    In recent years, there has been a demand for a telephoto zoom lens that has a longer focal length at the telephoto end and maintains good optical performance while maintaining a compact structure.
  • [0005]
    The present disclosure has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is a telephoto zoom lens that is compact, has a longer focal length at the telephoto end, and maintains good optical performance, and this zoom lens. It is an object of the present invention to provide an imaging device with


Example 1

  • Focal length: 154.611-582.420
  • F-value: 5.76-8.19
  • Angle of view: 10.4-2.8


Example 2

  • Focal length: 206.176-582496
  • F-value: 5.78-8.25
  • Angle of view: 7.8-2.8


Example 15

  • Focal length: 103.077-582.958
  • F-value: 5.75-6.46
  • Half angle of view: 15.6-2.8

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday Continues to Grow

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 12, 2023


Fujifilm launched some additional savings that includes multiple new lenses from Fujifilm.

Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama
Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF50mm f/1 R LM WR (Save $250):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF14mm F2.8 R (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR
(Price Drop $500):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR w XF 1.4x TC F2 WR
(Price Drop $1000):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Previous Savings
Fujifilm GFX50SII (Save $800):
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR (Save $500):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujifilm X-T4 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Instax Wide Link (Save $30):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 GFX (Save $200):
B&H Photo

Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX (Save $200):
B&H Photo

Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 AF (Save $60):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Samyang 12mm f/2.0 AF (Save $174.05):
B&H Photo / Amazon

Sirui 50mm F1.8 Anamorphic 1.33X (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sirui 75mm F1.8 Anamorphic 1.33X (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

New Stuff
Fujifilm X-T5: B&H Photo / Amazon

Fujifilm X-H2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF56mm f1.2 MKII:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF20-35mm f/4:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujifilm X-H2S:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF18-120mm F4.0 LM PZ WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama


Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options

New Apple Mac Pro: B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Limited time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: B&H Photo

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Luminar AI & Luminar 4 & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2023
Photolemur
Picktorial
TopazLabs
Capture One

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Patent Application For Fujifilm Full-Frame High-Magnification Zoom Lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 11, 2023


Asobinet found an interesting patent for a full frame Fujinon 27-184mm f/3.5-5.7 and 26-175mm f/3.5-5.8 that look a lot like the XF18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR with a completely different rear group.

overview

  • [Publication number] P2023018542
  • [Publication date] 2023-02-08
  • [Title of Invention] Zoom lens and imaging device
  • [Application date] 2021-07-27
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 306037311
    [Name] FUJIFILM Corporation
  • A compact and lightweight zoom lens that achieves a high zoom ratio, and an imaging apparatus equipped with this zoom lens are provided.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 27.30-184.18
  • F-value: 3.49-5.70
  • Angle of view: 81.2-12.8
  • Back focus: 14.5210-64.6757


Example 2

  • Focal length: 25.87-174.53
  • F-value: 3.5-5.80
  • Angle of view: 85.6-13.6
  • Back focus: 21.0195-56.6225

via asobinet

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Buy Fujifilm X-H2S Get Capture One Pro Free

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 10, 2023


The Fujifilm X-H2S is quite the powerhouse of a camera, but Adorama is making the deal even better by including a free copy of Capture One Pro for a limited time.

Fujifilm X-H2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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