OL: Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Review – A Great Value With High Vignetting


Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 XFB&H Photo / Amazon

Optical Limits published its full review of the Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7, and it seems to be one of the weaker AIR series lenses from Viltrox. You can read the full review here or check out the summary below:

At least on 26-megapixel sensors, the sharpness is perfectly fine from f/2.8. At f/1.7, it’s quite usable at least. A 40-megapixel sensor is more challenging, but this applies to most lenses really. Image distortions are on a low level, albeit a bit wavy. The vignetting is a bit on the high side which doesn’t come as a surprise given the compact size of the lens. Sun stars aren’t a big strength…

Pros

  1. Great Value
  2. Quite sharp at medium aperture settings

Cons

  1. High Vignetting for an APS-C lens
  2. Maximum object magnification is just 0.1x

Follow Fujiaddict on Facebook, TwitterInstagram, and YouTube

Plus, our owners’ groups
Fujifilm GFX Owners Group
Fujifilm X-H Owners Group
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

Posted in 3rd Party Lens| Tagged , , | 25 Comments

Fujifilm Price Increase Coming Tomorrow


Fujifilm will increase prices again tomorrow, on August 1st. Prices will increase by 5-30%, so make sure to grab anything you need from B&H Photo or Amazon before the increase takes effect.


Posted in Deals| 30 Comments

Fringer P645-GFX Now Available


We are pleased to announce the release of the Fringer P645-GFX.

It supports adapting Pentax 645 lenses to Fujifilm cameras, while retaining autofocus and auto-aperture functions. Unlike adapting EF or F mount lenses, since P645 lenses were designed for medium format, there will be no dark corner issues at all.

Key features:
– Pentax 645 FA/DFA/DA lenses: Autofocus and auto aperture
– Pentax 645 A/LS lenses: Manual focus and auto aperture
– Exif recording
– IBIS support

A pre-order is open now.

A simple demo:

Posted in Fujifilm GFX, Fujifilm GFX 100, Fujifilm GFX 100 Megapixel, Fujifilm GFX 100S| Tagged , | 23 Comments

Fujifilm X100VI In Stock



Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon (Silver : Black) / Moment / Adorama

The Fujifilm X100VI is in Stock at Adorama in Silver and Black, but they won’t last long, so don’t delay if you want one.

Posted in Fuji X100, Fujifilm X100VI| Tagged , , | 38 Comments

Fujifilm X-E5 Firmware 1.10 Released


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

Fujifilm X-E5 Firmware Ver.1.10 Download Here

The firmware update Ver.1.10 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issues:

< Important notice after firmware update >
* After the firmware update, you cannot connect the camera to the iOS version of FUJIFILM Camera Remote. Be sure to upgrade your smartphone or tablet to iOS13 or later and use FUJIFILM XApp instead of Camera Remote.
* After the firmware update, you cannot use the FUJIFILM Camera Remote (Android version) to connect with the camera through Bluetooth: Ver.4.1 and earlier. To pair via Bluetooth, smartphone/tablet must be Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 and latter.

Regarding the details of No.1 download the “X-E5 New Features Guide[Ver.1.10]” from our website.
・X-E5 New Features Guide: EnglishFrançaisDeutschEspañolItalianoNederland, PolskiSvenskaNorskDanskPусскийSuomi中文简中文繁體한국어ภาษาไทยArabic

  1. The wireless communication security is enhanced while camera is connecting with a smartphone application or external device wirelessly.
    After updating the firmware, security will be enhanced, so the connection procedure with the smartphone application will be changed, or the “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” setting menu on the camera will be deleted (see section, <Changes after firmware update> below for details).

    < Changes after firmware update >
    1) The procedure for pairing the camera with a smartphone is changed.
    2) “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” option in the “SHOOTING SETTING”, “MOVIE SETTING”, and “PLAY BACK MENU” are removed.
    3) “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” option is removed from the functions assigned by the following operation flow in the “Setup Menu”.
    ・Operation flow: “BUTTON/DIAL SETTING” ➔ “FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING”
    4) “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” option is removed from the functions assigned by the following operation flow in the “Setup Menu”.
    ・Operation flow: “BUTTON/DIAL SETTING” ➔ “POWER ZOOM LENS FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING”
    5) “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” option is removed from the “Fn1 BUTTON SETTING” menu in the BUTTON/DIAL SETTING” of the “Setup Menu”.
    6) The instax printer SQUARE Link™ is supported so you can connect your camera with instax printer SQUARE Link™ and print images.

    < Precautions After Firmware Update >
    1) Network security level is improved by updating your smartphone app (FUJIFILM XApp and FUJIFILM Camera Remote) and compatible cameras and instax™ printers (mini Link3, SQUARE Link, Link WIDE) to the latest version, since the latest versions change the network setting menus and connecting procedures to enhance the wireless communication security.
    Be aware that the security level remains unchanged in the following case.
    * In case that the camera’s firmware is the current version, and the smartphone application (FUJIFILM XApp or FUJIFILM Camera Remote) is the latest version.
    * In case that the instax™ printer (mini Link3/SQUARE Link/Link WIDE) is the current version.
    2) After updating the camera firmware, if the smartphone application (FUJIFILM XApp or FUJIFILM Camera Remote) is not updated to the latest version, you cannot connect to the camera. Be sure to upgrade your smartphone application software to the latest version.

Follow Fujiaddict on Facebook, TwitterInstagram, and YouTube

Plus, our owners’ groups
Fujifilm GFX Owners Group
Fujifilm X-H Owners Group
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

Posted in Firmware, Fuji firmware updates, Fujifilm X-E5| 6 Comments

Fujifilm X-E5 Now Shipping Everywhere


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

Fujifilm is now shipping the Fujifilm X-E5 globally.

Follow Fujiaddict on Facebook, TwitterInstagram, and YouTube

Plus, our owners’ groups
Fujifilm GFX Owners Group
Fujifilm X-H Owners Group
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

Posted in Fujifilm X-E5| Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments