B&H Photo, Amazon finally made pages the X-Pro 2 kit, so you can easily save $100 by purchasing the Fujifilm X-Pro 2 + XF 35 F2 R WR together. I’m going to be shooting this combo together tonight at a local carnival when mine arrives shortly. I will try to use the camera app to post some picture on Twitter and Facebook. So, follow me if you’re not already. Hopefully, it works. Check back later for an update and 500px post.
The future of the X series looks bright and Fuji is speaking very frankly about the direction they are taking in their latest interview with DSLR magazine. Fuji is definitely feeling the pressure to release the XT-2 in some markets, but in their home market of Asia there is more pressure for them to update cameras like the XA, which could point to less differentiation than I originally anticipated.
Interestingly, they mention EVF resolution and how 3 million points (probably pixels, it is translated) is becoming standard and that the move to 4 million points may be considered fairly equivalent to a DSLR viewfinder. The Leica EVF that I have been hoping the XT-2 adopts has 4.4MP, so maybe they are looking to adopt the same Epson EVF in the Leica SL. Read More
Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama have all started shipping cameras.
If you order from B&H Photo you can add the XF 35 F2 and save $100 by clicking on ESSENTIAL KITS. I highly recommend this lens. It is one of my favorites at the moment.
The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 launch on March 3rd is now imminent. Further Fuji reaffirmed this date just the other day in their announcement of the iF Design Award win and B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama agree too. So I am certain this date is firm.
It will be interesting to see if the long exposure issue remains an issue on the cameras being shipped to consumers in a few days. I’ll be looking for it in my review. Currently I own the XF18-55 F2.8-4, XF27 F2.8, XF35 F2, XF56 F1.2 and have the XF100-400 F4.5-5.6 for review. I might pick up one more lens during my review period, so if there is anything you would like to see me test on my X-Pro 2 drop me a comment or E-mail, whichever you are more comfortable with.
If you would like to read the manual in advance you can read it here or download it here.
Also, If you’re like me and have an X-Pro 2 coming in the mail soon then it’s worth mentioning the Big Fuji Sale is still happening and it’s always nice to have a new lens or two too shoot with a new body so take advantage while you can.
XF Lenses
Fujinon Fixed Focal Length Lenses
XF 14mm F2.8 R (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 16mm F1.4 WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 18mm F2 R (save $100): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 23mm F1.4 R (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 27mm F2.8 (save $100): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 35mm F1.4 R (save $100): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R APD (save $400): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 60mm F2.4 Marcro (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 90mmF2 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
Fujinon Zoom Lenses
XF 10-24mm F4 R (save $200): Amazon/ B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 R LM(save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
Fujinon Teleconverter Packages
XF50-140 + 1.4x TC (save $350): B&Hphoto
XF100-400 + 1.4x TC (save $350): B&Hphoto
On the eve of the X-Pro 2 launch I have been receiving a lot of questions about the X-T2 that are worth addressing. To begin with, I do not think Fuji will announce the release date of this camera until X-Pro 2 sales start to slow. It seems pretty clear that Fuji is doing additional differentiation this generation that they did not do last generation. This might make some Fuji fans upset, but last generation we saw a mass exodus of users from the X-Pro 1 to the X-E1 when it was announced due to its increased performance. Fuji might be trying to avoid this with their second generation sensor technology. The X-Processor Pro engine will likely be reserved for the X-Pro 2 and X-T2 if this is the case. Read More
Today Fujifilm announced they are ending production of FP-100C film. If you have any desire to stock up on this film it is still available at Amazon, B&H Photo and Adorama. Maybe when supplies are sufficiently exhausted and expired a company like the IMPOSSIBLE Project will start producing some.
If you would like to check out some work done with FP-100C check out 500px. Some of the photos have a great look to them, but keep in mind some will be NSFW due to their instant print nature.
