TTArtisan Titanium Trio Bundle

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 11, 2022


TTArtisan released a titanium bundle of lenses to compliment dark silver Fujifilm cameras well. You can find the Bundle on B&H Photo at this time or the TTArtisan Store.

Special version with Titanium Grey

Now is ready for you
35mm f1.4, 50mm f1.2, and 17mm f1.4 from TTArtisan were called as APS-C trio. Now they are coming back with a new look to make your photography combo cooler and more texture

[Compatibility System]
Sony E-Mount Camera: A5000, A6000, A6400, A6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5T, NEX-5R, NEX-5, NEX-5N, NEX-7, NEX5C

Fujifilm X-Mount Camera: X-A1, X-A2, X-AT, X-M1, XM2, X-T1, X-T2, X-T10, X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2

M43-Mount Camera: Olympus EPM1, EPM2, EPL1, EPL2, EPL3, EPL5, EPL6, EPL7, EPL8, EPL9, E-P1, E-P2, E-P3, E-P5, E-P6, E-M1, E-M5, E-M10, E-M10II, E-M10IIII, PEN-F;  Panasonic G1, G2, G3, G5, G6, G7, G85, GF1, GF2, GF3, GF5, GF6, GF7, GF8, GF9, GX1, GX7, GX8, GX9, GM1, GM5, GM10, GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4, GH5

Canon M-Mount Camera: M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M6II, M10, M100, M50

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Sigma 18-50mm f/2 DC DN Patent Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 10, 2022


Asobinet found a patent for a Sigma 18-50mm f/2 DC DN that might have been in the works while the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary was under development. It is unlikely we will see this interesting f/2 zoom anytime soon, but maybe Sigma will go back to it if f/2 zooms become popular. The design is very similar to the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary that is coming to X-Mount in December.

Example 4 seems to be for APS-C from the image height, and is a large-diameter zoom lens that covers from a wide angle of 18 mm to a medium telephoto of 50 mm with an open F value of F2. It is one step brighter than the current ” 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN “, has more blur, and is an interesting optical system that is easy to use even in low light.

Looking at the lens configuration, it looks a lot like the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN (not a 100% match). Perhaps F2 zoom was one of the options at the stage of considering a practical lens. However, now that the F2.8 zoom has arrived, it seems unlikely that the F2 zoom will see the light of day.

Example

  • Focal length: 18.50-48.50
  • F value: 1.94-2.10
  • Angle of view: 77.86-31.58
  • Image height: 14.20
  • Overall length: 115.36-137.89

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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DPRTV: Sigma 16mm, 30mm, 56mm f/1.4 vs Fujinon 16mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.2 – Largely Comes Down to Price

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 9, 2022

Sigma just announced 3 contemporary prime lenses for X-mount the Sigma 16mm, 30mm, and 56mm f/1.4. All of Sigma’s lenses are light, compact, metal, and have some weather sealing, but the Fujinon WR lenses are probably sealed a little better and most Fujinon lenses have aperture rings. All are known commodities with good image quality, but Sigma may make more inroads with Fujifilm photographers by releasing superzooms that Fujifilm doesn’t currently have. Below is a summary of this limited comparison:

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 vs Fujinon XF16mm f/1.4

  • Image Quality Sigma is a little sharper in the center and sharper in the corners wide open at f/1.4
  • Price Sigma is $449 and Fujinon is $999

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 vs Fujinon XF33mm f/1.4

  • Image Quality Fujinon was sharper and more consistent across the board
  • Price Sigma is $339 and Fujinon is $799

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 vs Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2

  • Image Quality both tested at f/1.4 and they look basically the same
  • Price Sigma is $479 and Fujinon is $999

AF speed wasn’t tested because these are preproduction lenses so DPRTV stuck to image quality and price point and Sigma is certainly providing a lot of bang for the buck. DPRTV also didn’t mention that Fujifilm is expected to refresh the 56mm f/1.2 in the future. Personally, I am sticking with my Fujinon lenses, but if Sigma ever releases some superzooms I will buy every last one.

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon XF16mm f/1.4 WR:
B&Hphoto  / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF56mm F1.2 R:
B&H Photo/  Amazon  / Adorama
Fujinon XF56mm F1.2 R APD:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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New Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 8, 2022


Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine:
Venus Optics

Venus Optics announces the widest Super35 prime lens – Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine
Anhui China, 7 March 2022 – Venus Optics, the camera lens manufacturer specialized in making unique lenses for photographers and cinematographers, has officially released Laowa 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D S35 Cine. The lens is the widest rectilinear lens in the S35 line-up, producing an excellent “Zero-Distortion” image even with the 123° perspective. Filters can also be directly attached to the lens, making it highly user-friendly. The cine lens is now available for order and is priced at USD 699.

Presenting the widest angle of view (123°) ever offered in the Super35 line-up. It provides users with a super broad unique-to-your-eye perspective. A T2.9 large aperture is also beneficial for filmmakers to shoot under low light situations and control the depth of field. It would be suitable for shooting in a limited space or using it for epic establishing shots. Read More »

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Fringer EF-GFX (1.20), EF-FX (2.20) and NF-FX (1.60) Firmware Update Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 8, 2022


Fringer released 3 firmware updates today that you can download here. Below are the details of the firmware updates.

New firmware released for Fringer EF-GFX (1.20), EF-FX (2.20) and NF-FX (1.60) adapters
New firmware for Fringer adapters has just been released.

Fringer EF-GFX Pro v1.20
2022/3/5
Version 1.20

  1. Fixed AF performance issues for some lenses of the following models: Lens didn’t get recognized by the adapter due to different lens version.
  2. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
  3. Issue fixed: Lens names recorded in EXIF for the following lens are not accurate.
  4. Contrast AF issues fixed for some of SIGMA70/2.8ART lenses. To apply the patch, edit SETTINGS.INI on the adapter and change the value of “Sigma70ArtFix=” from 0 to 1.

Note: There are two versions of SIGMA70/2.8Art in the market. One of them doesn’t work properly on GFX50S/50R/50SII cameras with severe focus shifting and focus hunting problems. The other version works normally. The two versions can’t be identified by the appearance of the lens. Thus, please turn on the patch only if you encountered the said issues. Or it may cause other problems.

Fringer EF-FX (Pro) II v2.20
2022/3/5
Version 2.20

  1. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
  2. Fixed compatibility issues with some of Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lenses
  3. Fixed PDAF issues for some lenses of the following models: Lens didn’t get recognized by the adapter due to different lens firmware version.

Fringer NF-FX v1.60
2022/3/5
Version 1.60

  1. Fixed PDAF issues for some lenses of the following model: Lens didn’t get recognized by the adapter due to different lens version.
  2. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
  3. Bug fixed: Sometimes the diaphragm of TAMRON SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD F016 may stay in the minimum position.
  4. Fixed compatibility issues with Zeiss F mount lenses (ZF, ZF.2)

Fringer EF-GFX: B&H Photo / Amazon
Fringer NF-FX: B&H Photo / Amazon
Fringer EF-FX Pro II and EF-FX II: B&H Photo / Amazon

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Fujifilm Donated Medical Equipment For Humanitarian Assistance in Ukraine

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 7, 2022


FUJIFILM Holdings
Donates donations and medical equipment for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine
FUJIFILM Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Sadaichi Goto) is worth a total of US $ 2 million (about 2.3) for humanitarian assistance to people affected by the disaster in Ukraine and its surrounding areas. We have decided to make a donation of 100 million yen).

The donations include a total of US $ 1 million in donations to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), as well as a total of US $ 1 million worth of medical equipment to support the medical care of those affected by the disaster. A portable X-ray machine and a wireless ultrasonic diagnostic imaging device) will be provided free of charge, and the total donation will be about 2 million US dollars (about 230 million yen).

The Fujifilm Group seeks a peaceful and safe society in the world, and under no circumstances will endorse the crackdown by war or violence.

You can help too by donating to Doctors Without Borders

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