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Fujifilm Introduces Two XF Lenses, Updates Roadmap
31 May 2022
Fujifilm introduces two XF lenses and promised three more in an updated lens roadmap. The two new lenses are the XF 150-600mm f5.6-8 zoom and the XF 18-120mm f4 LM PZ WR zoom.
The new XF lens roadmap adds three prime lenses: a large-diameter mid-telephoto, a 50mm macro and an ultra-wide-angle.
XF 150-600MM
"The outstanding coverage that is achievable with this lens places a range of far-reaching subjects -- including wildlife, nature and landscape details -- firmly within frame," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America Corp.
"An incredible focal range paired with fast, reliable autofocus and a perfectly balanced, lightweight design removes barriers between photographers and their subjects, so their only limitation is their own creativity."
- X-Mount lens, APS-C format
- 229-914mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f5.6 to f22
- Super ED and ED elements
- Linear autofocus motor
- Optical image stabilization
- Internal soom and focusing design
- Weather-sealed with front Fluorine coating
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
- Rotating, removable tripod mount
FUJIFILM XF 150-600mm f5.6-8 R LM OIS WR LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount X Mount Focal Length 150mm to 600mm (229mm to 914mm equivalent) Aperture f5.6 to f22
7 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 10.8° to 2.7° Minimum Focus 7.9 feet Magnification 0.24x Optical Design 24 elements in 17 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 82mm Dimensions 3.9 x 12.4 inches Weight 3.5 lb. Fijufilm said the XF 150-600mm f5.6-8 R LM OIS WR will be available In early July for $1,999. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
XF 18-120MM
"The outstanding coverage that is achievable with this lens places a range of far-reaching subjects -- including wildlife, nature and landscape details -- firmly within frame," said Ha.
"An incredible focal range paired with fast, reliable autofocus and a perfectly balanced, lightweight design removes barriers between photographers and their subjects, so their only limitation is their own creativity."
- X-Mount lLens, APS-C format
- 27-183mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f4 to f22
- Power Zoom mechanism with internal zoom
- Aspherical and ED elements
- Linear autofocus motor
- Weather-sealed with front Fluorine coating
- Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
FUJIFILM XF 18-120mm f4 LM PZ WR LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount X Mount Focal Length 18mm to 120mm (27mm to 183mm equivalent) Aperture f4 to f22
7 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 76.5° to 13.5° Minimum Focus 2.0 feet Magnification 0.2x Optical Design 15 elements in 12 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 72mm Dimensions 3.0 x 4.9 inches Weight 1.0 lb. Fijufilm said the XF 18-120mm f4 LM PZ WR will be available by September for $899. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
LENS ROADMAP
Fujifilm's new XF lens roadmap adds a large-diameter mid-telephoto prime lens, a standard macro lens and an ultra-wide-angle prime lens.
"We listened to consumers' thoughts, wants and needs and responded with a comprehensive set of new lenses that will enhance any Fujifilm photographer's kit," Ha said.
"With our versatile lineup now including 42 lenses, including the three that were just added to the development roadmap, Fujifilm continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping our community find new creative moments through lenses that allow the creator to see things differently."
- XF 56mm f1.2. A fast, mid-telephoto lens to join the new generation of "large-aperture prime lenses" in the XF Series.
- XF 30mm f2.8 R Macro. Its compact and lightweight design covers a wide range of situations with its standard 50mm focal length.
- XF 8mm f3.5. Despite the ultra-wide-angle focal length, the widest X Mount prime lens in the XF Series, the lens is compact and lightweight, making it an ideal walkaround lens.
Fujifilm said the XF 30mm f2.8 R Macro and XF 56mm f1.2 will be available in late 2022. The XF 8mm f3.5 will follow in early 2023.
Fujifilm Introduces Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens
Super-telephoto zoom lens offers premium image quality, lightweight design and outstanding speed
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. is pleased to introduce Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom lens (XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR). Engineered for photographers who rely on extreme zoom capabilities, even in the most challenging photographic situations. From distant wildlife to sprawling landscape photography, XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is designed to create long-distance images with pinpoint accuracy.
"The outstanding coverage that is achievable with this lens places a range of far-reaching subjects -- including wildlife, nature and landscape details -- firmly within frame," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America Corp. "An incredible focal range paired with fast, reliable autofocus and a perfectly balanced, lightweight design removes barriers between photographers and their subjects, so their only limitation is their own creativity."
The lens consists of 24 lens elements in 17 groups including three extra-low dispersion elements and four Super ED elements, to deliver an advanced level of image resolution edge to edge across the entire zoom range. Covering 35mm equivalent focal lengths of 229mm -- 914mm, image makers can extend the reach of XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR through either Fujifilm XF1.4x TC WR or Fujifilm XF2x TC WR teleconverters. The lens's longest focal length extends to 1200mm (35mm equivalent of 1828mm), closing distances in an instant.
The fast autofocus system, driven by a linear motor, attains precise focus quickly and accurately, even in the super-telephoto range, where focusing can be difficult due to a shallow depth of field.
Main Product Features
Fujifilm's longest super-telephoto range delivers premium image quality
- HT-EBC coating, typically used on broadcast lenses, has been applied on all elements of XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, to achieve high transmittance and low reflectance despite containing 24 lens elements.
- Compatible with Fujifilm XF2x TC WR and XF1.4x TC WR.
- XF2x TC WR -- 300mm to 1200mm (35mm equivalent focal lengths of 457mm to 1828mm
- XF1.4 TC WR -- 210mm to 900mm (35mm equivalent focal lengths of 315mm to 1350mm
Rugged yet lightweight design to reduce user load, enabling extended shooting in a variety of situations
- XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR weighs just 3.5 pounds (1605g) despite being a super-telephoto zoom reaching up to 600mm. Two super ED elements are used to keep the lens barrel small, while maintaining an advanced level of image-resolving performance. The use of an Inner Zoom system means the lens barrel maintains a constant length at every focal length. This results in a lightweight lens that zooms easily with no shift in weight distribution.
- The lens body is matte silver to mitigate temperature increase under even the most challenging wildlife, nature and landscape photography environments.
- Magnesium alloy is used for the internal base frame that supports the lens structure to maintain durability, while keeping the overall lens weight low.
- The lens barrel is weather-sealed at 19 locations for dust and weather-resistance and the ability to operate at temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius).
Five-stop image stabilization mechanism
- XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR features a high-precision sensor and control system to deliver up to 5-stops of optical image stabilization, making it easier than ever to make images at even the super-telephoto range.
Diverse functions for fast and silent autofocus and easy AF operation
- XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR uses the Inner Focus system, which drives the lens with a linear motor to achieve fast and silent AF. Focus is attained in as fast as 0.25 seconds, even in the hard-to-focus super-telephoto range.
- The Focus Preset function ensures the lens remembers the focus setting for a location pre-defined with the SET button. Users can keep creating images without having to re-adjust focus on a targeted subject.
- The Focus Limiter allows users to restrict the lens AF range. This can effectively shorten AF time when photographing a subject that is 16 feet (5 meters) away or more. The Focus Control button is conveniently located at the front edge of the lens barrel4. The Focus Select switch may be used for added operability of AF and focus lock.
Pricing and Availability
Fujifilm XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is expected to be available in early July at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $1,999 and $2,550 CAD. For more information on this lens, visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf150-600mmf56-8-r-lm-ois-wr/.
Fujifilm Introduces Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR Lens
Hybrid Broadcast/Video/Photo Lens a First for X Series
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has announced the launch of Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR lens (XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR), specifically designed for photographers, filmmakers and image-makers creating both stills and video.
"This lens marks the first collaboration between Fujinon Optics and Fujifilm X Series engineers, creating a truly hybrid solution for motion production professionals and enthusiasts alike," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America Corp. "Incorporating our inherent broadcast technology has allowed us to create a lens with both cinema and broadcast-style features that delivers smooth zoom, focus and iris functionality."
XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR covers focal lengths ranging from the wide-angle 18mm to telephoto 120mm (equivalent to 27mm -- 183mm in the 35mm film format). The highly versatile 6.7x power zoom, with its compact design, facilitates a variety of shooting situations including landscape (wide-angle) and portraiture (telephoto). The lens is also capable of producing premium-quality video due to the advanced video performance Fujifilm has nurtured in its broadcast and cinema lenses over many years.
The lens offers constant maximum aperture of f4.0 across the entire focal range from wide-angle to telephoto. It also has a maximum magnification ratio of x0.2, adding versatility to how the lens can be used to frame images when subjects are closer to the lens.
Thanks to the expertise of Fujinon Optics engineers, XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR has minimal focus breathing. As a result, changes in angle of view and variances in optical axis shift that can occur when focusing or zooming the lens are kept to a minimum. In addition to the regular zoom and focus rings, the lens is equipped with other versatile video features including a variable zoom/focus control ring and a custom Fn button.
Main Product Features
Broad range of focal lengths for superior stills and videos
- XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR comprises 15 lens elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements, to effectively suppress spherical aberration, distortion and chromatic aberration. The result is excellent image-resolving performance.
- Optimum positioning of the focusing element minimizes the effects of focus breathing.
Fast and highly accurate autofocus
- The lens uses an Inner Focus system, which drives the compact and lightweight group of focusing elements with a linear motor to achieve focus in as fast as 0.02 seconds1.
- XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR's focus-tracking performance is dramatically improved when attached to the Fujifilm X-H2S digital camera. The combination brings together X-H2S's high-speed focus drive mechanism with XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR's focus-tracking performance to easily track subjects, even while recording video.
Diverse video-filming functions for easy video production
- The aperture drive control in the XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR has been updated from that of other XF lenses to successfully suppress exposure shift linked to aperture adjustments. When the level of luminosity changes, the aperture transitions smoothly so that exposure stays constant, even when light conditions are changing rapidly.
- The lens features a zoom/focus control ring, which allows users to control zooming or focusing at a variable speed.
- The lens also comes with a zoom feature, that drives zooming at a constant pace2, allowing users of all levels of expertise to master video production with zooming.
- Combine with Fujifilm X-H2S digital camera and FT-XH file transmitter accessory to remotely record video on a single or multiple cameras, online through a web browser.
Compact and lightweight design for advanced mobility
- The aspherical and ED elements were designed for both size and weight efficiency, weighing just over one pound (460g), measuring approximately 4.9 inches (123.5mm) in length and with a filter thread diameter of 2.8 inches (72mm).
- The use of the Inner Zoom system means the lens barrel has a plain, non-extending structure, resulting in a lightweight lens that zooms easily with no shift in weight distribution. XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR also uses a smooth power zoom mechanism to drive the zoom lens group linearly with a stepping motor. This results in high-quality zooming with minimal optical axis shift across all focal lengths, from wide-angle to telephoto.
Dust and weather resistant structure capable of operating at low temperatures
- The lens barrel is weather-sealed at 13 locations to ensure dust and weather-resistance and to provide the ability to operate at temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius).
Pricing and Availability
Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR is expected to be available in or around September at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $899 and $1,150 CAD.
Fujifilm Unveils Latest Development Roadmap for Interchangeable Lenses in X Series of Mirrorless Digital Cameras
Addition of three new XF lenses creates an extensive 42-lens lineup, broadening the X Series' reach
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. today unveiled its latest development roadmap for interchangeable XF lenses in the X Series of compact and lightweight mirrorless digital cameras. The latest roadmap features the addition of three new lenses: a large-diameter mid-telephoto prime lens, a standard macro lens and an ultra-wide-angle prime lens.
Fujifilm has been expanding the lineup of XF lenses to broaden the appeal of premium image quality and advanced mobility made possible by the X Mount system. As part of this expansion, a medium telephoto prime lens joins the new generation of large-aperture prime lenses, which will now cover broad focal lengths from 18mm (wide-angle, equivalent to 27mm in the 35mm film format) to 56mm (mid-telephoto, equivalent to 85mm in the 35mm film format). These lenses will offer outstanding image quality and image-resolving power in an extremely broad range of photographic situations.
Additionally, as part of this roadmap, the compact prime series of XF lenses will have two additions: a standard macro lens and an ultra-wide-angle lens. These complement existing lenses in the XF Series by expanding the situations for suitable lens use, catering to users' diverse needs.
Interchangeable lenses newly added to the roadmap:
XF56mmF1.2 Lens -- A fast, medium telephoto prime lens
A mid-telephoto lens to join the new generation of "large-aperture prime lenses" in the XF Series.
XF30mmF2.8 R Macro Lens -- A standard macro lens
A compact macro lens with a standard angle of view. Its compact and lightweight design makes it a perfect walkaround lens, covering a wide range of image-making situations including snapshots, landscape, portrait, as well as tabletop photography of foods and accessories.
XF8mmF3.5 Lens -- An ultra-wide-angle prime lens
A compact ultra-wide-angle lens that will be the widest X Mount prime lens in the XF Series. Despite the ultra-wide-angle focal length, the lens is compact and lightweight, making it an ideal walkaround lens.
"We listened to consumers' thoughts, wants and needs and responded with a comprehensive set of new lenses that will enhance any Fujifilm photographer's kit," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America Corp. "With our versatile lineup now including 42 lenses, including the three that were just added to the development roadmap, Fujifilm continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping our community find new creative moments through lenses that allow the creator to see things differently."
XF30mmF2.8 R Macro and XF56mmF1.2 are expected to be available in late 2022. XF8mmF3.5 is expected to be available in early 2023.