DPR: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Gets the Gold

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 20, 2021


DPR posted its review of the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR and it is no surprise that the lens earned a Gold award. Fujifilm glass is generally great, but this is one of the first lenses in a long time where Fujifilm has been making a big deal about it being designed for resolution and it seems to have paid off. You can read the full review here. I have to say even though I already have an XF16mm I am increasingly considering adding an XF18mm to my bag.

What we likeWhat we don’t
  • Fills a gap in the F1.4 lineup for X-mount
  • Quite compact for a lens of its type
  • Solid build and weather-sealed
  • Swift, silent autofocus
  • Good sharpness, even wide-open in the corners
  • Minimal chromatic aberrations
  • Most potential optical defects are well controlled
  • Nice sunstars when stopped down
  • Short focus throw in linear mode makes precise focus pulls difficult
  • A bit prone to flare and ghosting

Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama
Fujinon XF16mm f/1.4 WR: B&Hphoto  / Amazon / Adorama

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Venus Optic Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 Preorders and Samples

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 19, 2021


I just received the Venus Optic Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 a few days ago and it is a very nicely built lens that has some interesting character to it that I enjoy. It can flare quite a bit, but you can use the flare to drastically change the look of an image like below. Both time-lapse were of similar duration, but shifting the location of the camera a little removed the flare and allowed me to huge the satellite dish with the star trail from the north star. I really like the look of both, but there are a lot of great 0.95 lenses for X-mount at this time.

The Venus Optic Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 can now be ordered from B&H Photo if you prefer over ordering directly from Venus Optic

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Fujifilm GFX100, GFX50S, GFX50R NP-T125 Generic Batteries and GFX Batteries Compared

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 19, 2021


Today I was asked if there are any more affordable batteries for the Fujifilm GFX100, GFX50S, and GFX50R, which made me realize I did not have an answer. So I looked and to my surprise there are a few third party NP-T125 generic batteries on the market at this time that haven’t been covered.

Better late than never, but it looks like the Fujifilm NP-W235 will be replacing the NP-T125 going forward with its higher capacity and more compact design. The Fujifilm NP-T125 only surpasses the specs of the NP-W235 by having a slightly higher voltage of 12.6V DC over the 7.2V DC the NP-W235 provides. This is why the GFX100S has very good battery life even though it only has one battery unlike the GFX100, which uses two.

Fujifilm NP-T125

Capacity (Wh)14 Wh
Amp-Hours1230 mAh
ChemistryLithium-Ion
Output Voltage12.6 VDC

Fujifilm NP-W235

Capacity (Wh)16 Wh
Amp-Hours2200 mAh
ChemistryLithium-Ion
Output Voltage7.2 VDC

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Fujifilm GFX100S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX100: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX50R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm Notice of Mirrorless Cameras and Lens Shortages

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 18, 2021


Notice regarding supply of mirrorless digital cameras and interchangeable lenses
Dear customers

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued patronage of FUJIFILM products.

For some models of the mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-S10” and interchangeable lenses for the mirrorless digital camera “X series”, it may take some time before the product is delivered due to the delay in parts procurement. ..

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.

Products that take time to deliver

Mirrorless digital camerabody“FUJIFILM X-S10“
Lens Kit“FUJIFILM X-S10”
“XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ”
“FUJIFILM X-S10”
“XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS“
Double zoom
lens kit		“FUJIFILM X-S10”
“XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ”
“XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II”
Interchangeable lens for mirrorless digital camera “X series”“Fujinon Lens XF23mmF2 R WR“
“Fujinon Lens XF35mmF2 R WR“
“Fujinon Lens XF50mmF2 R WR“
“Fujinon Lens XF60mmF2.4 R Macro“
“Fujinon Lens XF90mmF2 R LM WR“
“Fujinon Lens XC35mmF2“
“Fujinon Lens XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ“
“Fujinon Lens XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS“
“Fujinon Lens XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS“
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Fujicolor PRO400H Notice of Change in Shipping End Time

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 18, 2021


Not really a surprise that Fujifilm is bumping up the discontinuation of Fujicolor PRO400H, because as we reported in February the film was already becoming very hard to find. It is still out there but the prices are getting stupid high. The shortages started only one month after the initial announcement that the film would be discontinued.

Fujicolor PRO400H Professional Notice of change in shipping end time
Thank you for your continued patronage of FUJIFILM products.

FUJIFILM Imaging Systems Co., Ltd. (President: Toru Nishimura) announced on January 15, 2021 that “Fujicolor PRO400H Professional Discontinuation of Sales” states that the 120 size shipment will end from our company. Expected in March 2022 “. After that, we received more orders than expected, so we had to move forward significantly. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we will change the shipment to the end of June 2021.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your patience and thank you for your continued patronage.

Record
1. Target product and shipping end time

sizeProduct nameShipment end time
120Fujicolor PRO400H Professional 12 shots 5 packJune 2021

* 135 size 36 shots The single item was discontinued in March 2021 as originally announced.

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New Fujifilm GFX Rebates: Potentially Delayed

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 17, 2021


Fujifilm has started a new round of $500 rebates for GF lenses. The rebate details are available from B&H Photo. Just like last time, the rebate is only available for in-stock lenses and the promotion will run up until July 18.

UPDATE: The rebate seems to be on hold, but someone didn’t tell B&H Photo

Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR (Save $500):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujinon GF50mm f/3.5 ($200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujinon GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR (Save$200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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