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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Fujifilm Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 6, 2022


GFX Discounts

Buy before April 3 and submit your claim by May 3.

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Fujifilm X-T4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Atoms Save up to $948

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Fujian 35mm f/1.7 CCTV Movie Lens – Inexpensive Swirly Bokeh

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 5, 2022


The Fujian 35mm F1.7 CCTV is a compact C mount low light lens that adapts well to X-mount providing a lot of character and fully covering APS-C for a low price on Amazon. If you want to see some samples and a light review then check out the Mathew Stern video below. This lens looks like it could be a lot of fun for the right photographer that enjoys its character and swirly bokeh.

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