Godox V860IIIF 10% Off For a Limited Time

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 17, 2022


For a limited time, you can save 10% on a Godox V860IIIS by using claim code 637ATYZT at check out on Amazon. There are only a few flashes left so don’t delay and the code is only valid until January 23rd.

About this item

  • Built-in Godox 2.4G Wireless X System: the V860IIIF Built-in Godox 2.4G Wireless X System offers all-in-one functions, GN60 High Guide Number, and 20 to 200 Zoom Flash Coverage, Up to 100 Meters Transmission Distance. Optical transmission with even illumination and stable output.
  • Better Battery Performance: the Godox V860III-F is the upgraded version of Godox V860IIF, which features a new battery with a higher capacity(7.2V/2600mAh) offering 1.5s recycle time and 480 full power flashes. The battery is also interchangeable with V1, making your potential pack lighter.
  • Fully Support TTL Functions: The Godox V860III-F is compatible with FUJIFILM cameras, Supporting TTL auto flash, manual flash, 1/8000 high-speed sync, flash exposure compensation, flash exposure lock,first-curtain sync, second curtain sync, modeling flash, etc.
  • Upgraded Functions: the Godox V860III-F Added a modeling light at the front to aid pre-visualization, and blend with ambient light, with brightness dimmable in 10 levels; Newly Added a quick button on the side to switch from manual mode to TTL mode quickly; Updated a quick release lock to a quick lever to lock the Speedlight into place on your camera’s hot-shoe.
  • Master & Slave Flash: V860III-F as a Mster Flash can work in TTL/M/Multi/OFF flash mode, As a slave unit ,V860IIIF is compatible with Godox X1 X2 Series Flash trigger.

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Samyang AF 12mm f/2 IBIS Bug Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 17, 2022


Samyang AF 12mm F2 X: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Samyang AF 12mm f/2 is an interesting lens at a very affordable price, but it looks like the lens might need a firmware update for IBIS to work properly on the Fujifilm X-S10. A reader that previously reported having an IBIS issue with the lens sent me a DPR forum post with two additional reports of IBIS not working with the X-S10 here. This means there are at least 3 people having the same issue with the same camera that we know of so far. Three people could have three bad copies, but it is strange that the lens is reported to work correctly in every other way.

Samyang hasn’t released any firmware updates for the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 yet, but they may not be aware of the issue yet. This issue will be even harder to spot if the Fujifilm X-T4 IBIS works properly since there aren’t any reports of IBIS issues from X-T4 owners yet.

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By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 16, 2022


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Voigtlander VM-X Close Focus II Coming February 2022

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 15, 2022


Voigtlander will intruduce a new Voigtlander VM-X Close Focus II adapter in February for 40,480 yen ($354.42 USD). The M to X mount adapter will allow infinity and close focus shooting. The adapter has grown from 4mm to 4.5mm which allows for a shortened focus distance and aluminum is being used instead of brass for its construction.

An adapter that allows you to shoot from infinity by attaching a Voigtländer VM and ZEISS ZM lens to a Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless camera. By operating the helicoid with a feeding stroke of 4.5 mm, it is possible to shoot “closer” from the shortest shooting distance of the lens body. Voigtländer L mount interchangeable lens can be attached in combination with the M bayonet adapter ring sold by us in the past.

Main features:
■ Voigtländer / VM, ZEISS / ZM lens exclusive design
■ Helicoid with a feeding stroke of 4.5 mm extends the shortest shooting distance
■ Metal ring full circumference knurling ensures excellent operability
■ High precision helicoid and high quality Silky operation feeling by knurling
■ Infinite lock mechanism prevents inadvertent out-of-focus

This adapter expands the range of the shortest shooting distance of each lens from infinity when the following lenses are attached, and focuses with manual focus Is possible. Since it is not equipped with an electrical interface, the metering method on the camera side is the actual aperture type.


This product is for VM and ZM lenses only. Please note that the warranty does not cover accidents or malfunctions of the camera / adapter / lens when a lens that is not listed in the interchangeable lens list that has been confirmed to be installed is installed, and we are not responsible for it. In addition, the list of interchangeable lenses that have been confirmed to be installed is a list that confirms that the listed lenses do not have physical interference with the adapter or camera, and does not guarantee image quality. Some of the interchangeable lenses on the list may have color fog around the screen depending on the camera used and shooting conditions.

Voigtlander VM-X Close Focus II: B&H Photo / Amazon

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ML: Fujinon XF 70-300mm vs XF 100-400mm Comparison

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 14, 2022

Mirrorless lessons posted its Fujinon XF70-300mm vs XF100-400mm comparison, which is an interesting comparison because the Fujinon XF100-400 has been around for quite a while on X-Mount, but the XF70-300mm is a relatively new lens. You can watch the above video or you can read the excerpt bullet points below that I created for the video and save time.

  • Both lenses extent when zooming in
  • Fujinon 70-300mm is weather-sealed but made of high-grade plastics with a metal mount
    • The zoom and focus ring are covered with rubber and the zoom ring has some resistance, but not too much and the rotation arch is short for quick zooming
    • Has a locking mechanism that disengages when you operate the zoom manually
    • The aperture ring is metal but not very precise
    • Focus limiter and automatic/manual aperture switch
    • Stabilization is turned on and off in the camera and you might want to assign a custom button for it
    • It comes with a plastic lens hood
  • Fujinon 70-300mm is weather-sealed and feels like higher quality even though it is plastic also
    • The front element has a coating to resist water and make it easier to clean
    • Smoother zoom ring than the 70-300 lens
    • Small rotation arch to go from 100-400mm
    • Stronger lock switch
    • Aperture ring gives better feedback with more precision
    • Focus limiter and automatic/manual aperture switch plus an OIS switch
    • Comes with a plastic lens hood that has a cutout for rotating your filters
    • The 100-400mm comes with a tripod mount that can be rotated 360 degrees and even removed
  • In recent cameras, there is a setting called AF range limited that lets you set a custom limiter for any lens and it can be put on a custom button
  • The XF70-300mm is equivalent to 105-450mm and the XF100-400mm is equivalent to 150-600mm
  • Both lenses are variable aperture with the XF100-400mm having 8 points that is stepping up and the XF70-300mm having 4 points that it steps up
  • The XF70-300mm peaks at f/5.6 but results are excellent from wide open to f/8 and diffraction sets in at f/16 and the image are soft by f/22 and this is pretty consistent throughout the zoom range
  • The XF100-400mm peaks when you stop down one stop but results are excellent from wide open to f/8 and diffraction sets in at f/16 and the image are soft by f/22 and this is pretty consistent throughout the zoom range
  • The XF100-400mm at 400mm is best at f/8
  • Both lenses perform similarly when it comes to sharpness
  • Lenses of this kind rarely deliver good bokeh but both lenses are fine and the xf70-300mm is a little more round
  • No sign of chromatic aberration or distortion since it is corrected in the camera
  • Both lenses have mild vignetting but it goes away when stopping down one-stop
  • Both lenses take a strong light to get flare
  • XF70-300mm has one linear focus motor and the XF100-400mm has two linear focus motors, but there isn’t a substantial difference between the two lenses for tracking
  • No problem with small birds or distance animals on modern Fujifilm cameras
  • X-S10 and X-T4 had a similar keeper rate during a birds in flight test
  • XF70-300mm has a minim focus distance of 83cm and the XF100-400mm has a minim focus distance of 1.75m
  • XF100-400mm has smoother manual focus than the XF70-300mm
  • Both lenses have similar stabilization on modern IBIS bodies
  • You can leave OIS on all the time, but IBIS might be better when not moving consistently especially on the XF70-300mm
  • Both lenses accept the 1.4x teleconverter and 2.0x teleconverter
    • TC1.4x makes the XF70-300mm 147-630mm and the aperture becomes f5.8-6.8
    • TC2x makes the XF70-300mm 200-900mm and the aperture becomes f8-11
    • TC1.4x makes the XF100-400mm 210-840mm and the aperture becomes f6.3-8
    • TC2x makes the XF100-400mm 300-1200mm and the aperture becomes f9-11
    • TC1.4x on XF70-300mm has good results from f/8 to f/16
    • TC2x on XF70-300mm has good results from f/11 to f/16
    • TC1.4x on XF100-400mm has good results from f/11 to f/16
    • TC2x on XF100-400mm has good results from f/16 to f/22
    • AF slows down a bit with the TC especially with the 2x, but by the time he used the converters the light was worse
  • XF70-300mm has an attractive price and the XF100-400mm is more expensive
  • X-T4 and X-S10 perform the same with these lenses
  • There are other telephoto lenses for X-mount plus an XF150-600mm they are working on
  • The XF70-300mm is the clear winner due to price, performance, size, etc…
  • The XF100-400mm is great, but it is bigger and more expensive
  • The decision is if double the size, weight, price is justified for the extra reach

Fujinon XF70-300mm f/4-5.6:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujinon XF1.4X TC WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF2X TC WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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BCN: Fujifilm Moves Back Into 2nd Place in Japan

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 13, 2022


Fujifilm has moved back into 2nd place in Japan thanks to the instax mini Evo. Once again Fujifilm’s ability to provide a unique classic analog user experience has helped it to sell a record amount of cameras.

The share of Fujifilm ‘s sales volume manufacturers in the digital camera market (combined compact digital cameras, single-lens reflex cameras, and mirrorless single -lens cameras) has skyrocketed. It surpassed Sony in December 2021 and moved up to second place for the first time since 2019. It became clear in the ” BCN Ranking” that aggregates the actual sales data of home electronics mass retailers and online shops.

Fujifilm was behind the top three companies in Canon , Sony , and Nikon from January 19 to November 2008, but in December 2008, sales of “instax mini LiPlay” and “FinePix XP140” Increased and the market share increased to 15.1%. It surpassed Nikon for the first time. After that, the market share remained around 10% until November 2009, and the battle for 3rd place with Nikon continued, but in December, the market share surged to 21.5%, surpassing Sony and rising to 2nd place.

Fujifilm’s share was boosted by the instant camera check “instax mini Evo” 　released in December 2009 . In the same month, the digital camera market’s share of unit sales by model was 10.7%, which was the top spot. You can take “emotional” photos with effects and print them. It is thought that the unique Currently, the compact type accounts for about 70% to 80% of the sales volume composition ratio of Fujifilm digital cameras by type. While camera manufacturers are reducing the handling of compact digital cameras, they are expanding their market share on their own routes.

BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share report.

Instax Mini Evo: B&H Photo / Amazon

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