Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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Sigma announced its APS-C Contemporary lineup of lenses would be coming to X-mount last week, but there have been several reviews/previews/hands-on posts since then so I have rounded them up for you below.
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Notice of firmware availability due to specification changes of our digital camera
As announced on February 2, 2022 in the “Important notice for consumers processing FUJIFILM digital camera files using macOS” revised firmware for our digital cameras (GFX series and specific X series) will be released in the following schedule.
1.Models affected
(1) GFX100, GFX100S, GFX 50S*1, X-T4, X-T3*2, and X-S10
(2) GFX50R*3, GFX50S II, X-Pro3, X-E4, X-T30 II, and X100V
*1:Ver.4.00 or later *2:Ver.3.20 or later *3:Ver.2.00 or later
2.Publication date & time
(1) February 16
(2) February 28 (Revised)
3.Revised firmware
The specification of the maximum number of frames that can be recorded in a single folder has been changed from 9,999 to 999 frames.
* As announced on Feb.2, this specification change is to address the following issues that may be observed when accessing SDXC memory cards with more than 4,000 files in a single folder with a macOS computer.
(1) When accessing files recorded on an SDXC card with a built-in or external card reader on a macOS computer, some of the files may not be displayed.
(2) If the memory card is not ejected correctly from a macOS computer, there is a likelihood that data may be lost when you load the card again with a built-in or external card reader of the macOS computer.
* If the proper ejection procedures are followed, no data will be lost, but (1) may occur.
* Please be aware that the above specifications will be applied to future firmware updates. Thank you for your understandings.
Links to the updated firmware
Please download the latest firmware from the following sites to update the firmware.
If you are using a macOS computer to process recorded files in the SDXC memory card, make sure to follow the procedure below before upgrading the firmware.
･ Follow the instructions in “II-2. If using an SDXC memory card with existing files or one that has not been recently formatted:” in the article titled “Important notice for consumers processing FUJIFILM digital camera files using macOS” that was published on Feb. 2 in this web site and then format the SDXC memory card before using it.
Update history:
Feb. 28, 2022
The firmware for the affected models described in 1-(2) above has been released on February 28, which was planned for ”Late February to early March (T.B.D.)”.
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Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 X FISH-EYE: Amazon
Optical Limits published its Tokina SZ 8mm F2.8 X FISH-EYE review and the lens isn’t even available yet, but it sounds like they enjoyed putting the review together. Fujifilm doesn’t have a fish-eye lens of its own, but there are several quality fish-eye lenses available from 3rd party manufacturers. Below is an excerpt from the review or you can view the full review here.
I had quite some fun with the lens out there when producing the sample images – and for most of us, this is what photography is all about. Yes, the Tokina SZ 8mm f/2.8 Fish-Eye isn’t a perfect lens. This is most obvious in low-light situations where soft corners are obvious at large-aperture settings. Some post-processing will be required to reduce the CAs, purple fringing and, maybe, vignetting. Once you stop down, the quality improves substantially. The center is tack sharp anyway and the corners recover nicely at medium aperture settings. The barrel distortion is massive, of course. You could de-fish your images but then why would you want to do so… you can produce aperture artifacts in your images when shooting into the sun, the lens is fairly flare-resistant within its scope.
The build quality is very good thanks to an all-metal construction and smooth controls. However, it’s an all manual lens. Due to the immense depth-of-field, this is nothing to be afraid of normally. The clickless aperture is surely appreciated by video makers. Photographers may not like it as much but yours truly had no problems with this.
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Tamron released a CP+ 2022 video that you can view below, but it mainly relates to current products on the market. Since Tamron is new to Fujifilm it is interesting to note that they have committed to releasing 3 lenses for X-mount this year out of the 5 lenses they are expected to release from them this year. The lenses we know of are below:
Tamron has been innovative with its mirrorless lens designs and in the video below at 38:45 Tamron made an interesting statement, that dclife translated:
Tamron will continue to listen to the voices of our customers and develop unique lenses that are unique to Tamron. And I would like to incorporate customization functions into all models of future lenses, improving optical performance, further maximizing AF speed, improving operability of zoom ring and focus ring, texture and grip. We would like to make further improvements such as improving the feeling.
In particular, “TAMRON Lens Utility” is still a developing technology, so we would like to hear your voices and requests and add it to new functions.
In addition to improving optical performance and AF performance, future models will be equipped with a lens customization function for all lenses. We are waiting for your requests for lenses and customization functions.
So it seems Tamron is going to make their future lenses programable/customizable, which will be a nice value-added feature. I am sure more mirrorless lens manufacturers will follow in the future as lenses become more digital and integrated with the camera, but Tamron is off to a good start.
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD:
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