There are already a surprising amount of Reviews/Previews hitting the web for the new Fujinon XF2X TC WR. From what I can gather from reviews, the Fujinon XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR seems to work best with the Fujinon XF2X TC WR teleconverter, while the Fujinon XF100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR noticeably deteriorates in performance.
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The much awaited Fujifilm LH-XF23 lens hood for the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R has been announced and is now available for preorder.
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Fujinon XF2X TC WR Pre-orders $449
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Specifications
| Type | FUJINON TELECONVERTER XF2X TC WR |
|---|---|
| Lens configuration | 9 elements 5 groups |
| Focal length | 2x that of original lens |
| Max. aperture | 2 additional stop |
| Min. aperture | 2 additional stop |
| Focus range | Approx. same as that of original lens |
| Max. magnification | 2x that of original lens |
| External dimensions: Diameter x Length （distance from camera lens mount flange） | Approx. Φ58mm x 30.2mm |
| Weight (excluding lens caps ） | Approx.170g |
Fujifilm Press Release
Fujifilm announces the FUJINON XF2X TC WR Teleconverter
High-performance weather and dust resistant teleconverter with excellent optical design to be added to the X-Series interchangeable lens line-up in June
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to announce that the new FUJINON TELECONVERTER XF2X TC WR, a teleconverter extending the telephoto area of some X Mount lenses*1, will be added to the mirrorless digital camera X-Series interchangeable lens line-up in June 2016.
The FUJINON TELECONVERTER XF2X TC WR is a high-performance teleconverter, capable of multiplying the focal length of mounted lenses*1 by two. It features excellent optical design with a construction of 9 elements in 5 groups to maintain the optical performance of the original lens.
In addition, thanks to the unified design when mounted to a compatible lens*1, the teleconverter is weather and dust-resistant and operates at temperatures as low as -10°C. This makes it possible to be used with confidence outdoors when used with the weather and dust-resistant X-T1 and X-Pro2 camera bodies, and the XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR and XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lenses.
*1 Compatible lens (As of May 19, 2016)
XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR ⇒ 100-280mmF5.6 with teleconverter mounted (Equivalent to 152-427mm on a 35mm format)
XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ⇒ 200-800mmF9-11 with teleconverter mounted (Equivalent to 305-1,219mm on a 35mm format) Read More
I’ve always been a fan of optical view finders over electronic ones, but I prefer being able to see beyond frame lines, which makes my ideal camera list very short. The Fujifilm VF-X21 optical view finder for the Fujifilm X70 is one of the few OVF’s designed for seeing beyond its 28mm and 21mm frame lines from the start. In Fujifilm’s marketing material they claim that 90% of light gets through to your eye with the VF-X21, which is higher than the X-Pro 2’s OVF at 45% and a DSLR + f2.8 lens at 10%. If you’re interested in learning more, you can read about the OVF on the official Fujifilm-X site.
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Earlier this month we were given the opportunity to interview Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik Görlitz. They are about to entering the final 24hrs of their kickstarter campaign for the Trioplan f2.9/50 with over $650,000 raised. If you’re interested in getting an early discounted lens package now is the time to add your support.
Press Release:
Trioplan f2.9/50 Kickstarter Campaign Surges Past $650,000, 1000 Supporters
Just 24 Hours Remain in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Historic Fundraiser
Atlanta, GA – With just 24 hours remaining in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s historic Kickstarter to fund the Trioplan f2.9/50, the lens has surpassed more than 1000 backers and more than $650,000 pledged to the campaign. The numbers represent 13x Meyer-Optik’s original funding goal for the versatile soap bubble bokeh lens. Read More
