Sunday Savings X and GFX Edition Plus USED GFX Gear

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 27, 2017


You can save $650 on a GFX when trading a qualified camera at B&H Photo or Adorama thanks to Fujifilm’s new trade-in program. Please remember this is in addition to the trade-in value of your camera.

USED:
B&H Photo has some used GFX cameras available here and GF lenses here.


Fujifilm X-T1 Deals:
X-T1 Black:  B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 Graphite Silver: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 with XF18-55mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 with XF 18-135mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 with XF 35mm f/2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 with XF 18-55mm and 35mm f/2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 with XF 18-135 and 35mm f/2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-E2S Deals:
X-E2S Body: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-E2S with 18-55mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-A3 Deals:
X-A3 with XC16-50mm and XC50-230mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fringer Firmware 2.1 Adds Contax 55/3.5 and 210/4 Support

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 26, 2017

Fringer expanded the compatibility of their AF adapter to support Contax 55/3.5 and 210/4, with Contax 45-90 and 350/4 to be added in the future. You can download the update here if you already have an adapter or you can buy an adapter here. The reason for the addition of more lenses according to Fringer is

“I was conservative on AF performance of adapted Contax 645 lenses on CDAF bodies like GFX. However, more and more in field tests made me believe that the AF performance actually is quite good in most cases. And one more option for users should always be better. That’s why I changed my mind. But please don’t be too optimistic. The AF performance is still lower than GF lenses on GFX or C645 lenses on C645 body due to the limitations of the old lens design. Thus, if you find it doesn’t satisfy you, please change to MF. All C645 lens can work under MF mode. And their super fine MF rings are way better than GF lenses’.” – Fringer

But I can’t help to wonder if this expansion is the result of the Kipon Contax645-EF AF being announced. According to Kipon their adapter has no limitations and should work with every Contax lens so Fringer will have some stiff competition soon if this ends up being the case. Kipon definitely has the resources to develop a superior adapter, but will they fully commit?

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Godox vs Nissin and Other Godox Reviews

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 25, 2017

Godox has been incredibly popular among Fujifilm fans since releasing their system for Fuji cameras. Most of the reviews have been incredibly positive and Godox has over taken Nissin as the top choice among X photographers, due to their reliability and affordable prices. Godox also allows you to update your own flash firmware, which is great when small issues come up.

maxmilne – INITIAL THOUGHTS GODOX X1T-F TRIGGER FOR FUJI

sritch – Fujifilm X-PRO2: HSS, TTL & Godox TT350F

FStoppers – Reviews the Godox Thinklite TT350F Flash for Fujifilm X

Morethanwords.be – Why I use Godox flashes with my Fujifilm cameras

GODOX X1T-F: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Godox TT350F Amazon
Godox AD200 B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox AD600M Amazon
Godox TT685F B&H Photo
Godox V860IIF B&H Photo
Nissin i60A: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I72KFt6LJuw

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D850 Estimated by Photons to Photos

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 24, 2017


Photons to Photos has a good track record of getting their estimate close to right and being completely independent. To most, it is obvious that the GFX will continue to dominate, but if you need data photons to photos is once again out in front comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S to the new Nikon D850. The GFX is a dynamic range monster and it is going to be a while before a full frame camera catches it and the GFX doesn’t even have BSI yet. Photons to Photos will continue to improve their estimates as time goes on so keep a close eye on their chart here.

Join our Fujifilm GFX Owners Group which is growing rapidly, also follow the Fujifilm GFX Page to get more tailored news on Facebook and follow Fujiaddict on Facebook and Twitter.

Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon D850: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 110mm F 2 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F 4 R LM WR: B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 120 f4 R LM OIS WR Macro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 32-64mm f4 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm Goes to The Moon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 24, 2017


Fujifilm posted an article on their tumbler about the Fujinon lens they designed for the lunar orbit satellite Selene.

“The Fujinon lens, specially designed for outer space, heads toward the moon.

Functioning as the “eyes” of the lunar orbit satellite Selene, it will capture the surface of the moon with unprecedented high-resolution images. Everything had to be absolutely perfect before launch; we don’t want to be making repairs in outer space. This lens must endure the impact of take-off, be as lightweight as possible, and withstand radiation.

Fujifilm’s optical technology has made this satellite lens a reality.”

Click here for details

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Biotar 58mm f/2 Lens Officially Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 23, 2017



(Koblenz, Germany) An updated version of the Biotar 58mm f2 will join the already announced Biotar 75mm f1.5, as the first two pieces in Oprema Jena’s lineup of modern remakes of classic lenses, the company announced today.

Oprema is offering 58 people the chance to get the Biotar 75 and Biotar 58 – both originally produced by Carl Zeiss — as part of a special rewards bundle in the current Kickstarter campaign for the Biotar 75. The 58 Biotar 58s will be pre-production models with serial numbers between 1 and 58. A pledge of $1,999 USD would allow someone to get both lenses at $2,500 less than the combined projected retail price for the lenses.

The Biotar 75 is expected to go on the market next summer at a projected retail price of $2,499, with the Biotar 58 following by the end of the year at a projected retail price of $1,999.

“This shows that Oprema is not a one-time activity but a strategic effort to bring those great lenses back to live,” said Dr. Stefan Immes, who heads Oprema. “We are following our plan.”

The Biotar 58/2 will be available with mounts for:

  • Canon
  • Nikon
  • Sony-E
  • Leica-M (rangefinder coupling supported)
  • Fuji X
  • M42

Via Photorumors

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