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Fujifilm Announces New GFX Lenses, Roadmap
12 September 2023
Fujifilm has announced three new GFX medium-format lenses and updated it GFX roadmap. The new optics include two tilt/shift lenses and standard focal length lens (44mm equivalent).
New GFX Lenses. The 30mm, 110mm Macro and 55mm Fujinons.
GF30 F5.6 T/S
The GF30mm f5.6 T/S is a wide-angle, tilt-shift lens with a 30mm focal length (24mm equivalent) ideal for landscape and architectural photography. The optical design consists of 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical elements, 2 extra-low dispersion elements and 1 Super ED element.
Highlights of the 30mm include:
- Medium format
- Apertures: f5.6 to f32
- 24mm equivalent
- Built-in data-recording sensor
- Maximum Tilt: +-8.5°
- Maximum Shift: +-15mm
- Mount Rotation: +-90°
- 1 aspherical element
- 1 Super ED and 2 ED elements
- Tripod mount
Specifications for the 30mm include:
FUJINON GF 30mm f5.6 T/S LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Fujifilm G Focal Length 30mm (24mm equivalent) Aperture f5.6 to f32
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 84.7° Minimum Focus 1 foot Magnification 0.21x Optical Design <16 elements in 11 groups
1 aspherical, 1 Super ED and 2 ED elementsAutofocus No Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 105mm with adapter Dimensions 3.4 x 5.5 inches Weight 2.95 lbs. Fujifilm said the Fujinon GF30mm f5.6 T/S will be available in the fall for $3,999.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
GF110 F5.6 T/S MACRO
The GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro is a mid-telephoto, tilt-shift macro lens with a 110mm focal length (87mm equivalent) and a maximum magnification of 0.5x. Its optical design consists of 11 lens elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical element and 2 ED elements.
Highlights of the 110mm include:
- Medium format
- Apertures: f5.6 to f32
- 87mm equivalent
- Telephoto Macro Lens
- Built-In Data-Recording Sensor
- Maximum Tilt: +-10*deg;deg;
- Maximum Shift: +-15mm
- Mount Rotation: +-90*deg;deg;
- 1 aspherical, 2 ED elements
- 1:2 magnification
- 16-inch minimum focus
Specifications for the 110mm include:
FUJINON GF110mm f5.6 T/S MACRO LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Fujifilm G Focal Length 110mm (87mm equivalent) Aperture f5.6 to f32
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 27.9° Minimum Focus 16 inches Magnification 0.5x
1:2Optical Design 11 elements in 9 groups
1 aspherical , 1 Super ED and 2 ED elementsAutofocus No Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 72mm Dimensions 3.7 x 5.9 inches Weight 2.78 lbs. Fujifilm said the Fujinon GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro will be available in the fall for $3,499.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
GF55 F1.7
The GF55mm f1.7 R WR lens is a large-aperture prime lens offering a standard focal length of 55mm (44 equivalent). Its optical design consists of 14 lens elements in 10 groups, including aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements. Its 11 diaphragm blades create rounded bokeh, even when the lens is stopped down.
Highlights of the 55mm include:
- Medium Format
- Apertures: f1.7 to f22
- 44mm equivalent
- Extremely fast portrait prime
- DC motor with GMR aensor AF aystem
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
- 2 aspherical, 2 ED elements
- Fluorine coating
- Weather-sealed design
Specifications for the 5mm include:
FUJINON GF55mm f1.7 R WR LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Fujifilm G Focal Length 55mm (44mm equivalent) Aperture f1.7 to f22
11 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 52.9° Minimum Focus 1.6 feet Magnification 0.17x Optical Design 14 elements in 10 groups
2 aspherical, 2 ED elementsAutofocus No Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 3.7 x 3.9 inches Weight 1.7 lbs. Fujifilm said the Fujinon GF55mm f1.7 R WR lens will be availabe in early fall for $2,299.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
"We are excited about the value these new lens offerings will bring not only to the GFX System portfolio of lenses, but also and especially, to creatives as they continue to strive to tell their stories," said Victor Ha, Fujifilm vice president. "Their broad capabilities will make these lenses unique and valuable assets to creators looking to create compelling still and video content."
For more information see the news releases below.
ROADMAP
The updated GFX roadmap now includes two new G Mount lenses: an ultra-telephoto prime lens and a power zoom lens, optimized for video creation. With the addition of these two new lenses, Fujifilm's GFX System lens lineup will extend to 20 models, further expanding the unique capabilities of GFX System's 55mm large format sensor for filmmakers and photographers.
Fujifilm Unveils Eagerly Anticipated Tilt-Shift Lenses for its GFX System of Mirrorless Digital Cameras
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has announced the launch of two highly anticipated tilt-shift lenses for its GFX System of mirrorless digital cameras Fujinon GF30mm f5.6 T/S lens (GF30mm f5.6 T/S) and Fujinon Lens GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro lens (GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro). These new lenses, designed for GFX System's 55mm large-format sensor1, cater to the demands of professional photographers that need the ability to adjust for parallax, distortion and focus.
"The introduction of tilt shift lenses for GFX System opens doors for architectural, product and commercial photographers to use a native G Mount lens for the first time with their GFX System cameras," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America Corp. "This means that GFX System users will finally be able to achieve optimal image quality because these lenses are specifically designed to make the most of GFX System's 55mm imaging sensor."
Fujinon GF30mm f5.6 T/S Lens
GF30mm f5.6 T/S is a wide-angle, tilt-shift lens with a 30mm focal length (35mm equivalent focal length of 24mm). This lens delivers exceptional image resolution, effectively suppresses ghosting and is ideal for landscape and architectural photography, since tilt and shift adjustments can be made based on the specific needs of the location.
Key Features
Advanced optics designed to minimize various forms of aberration while delivering exceptional image-resolving performance
- GF30mm f5.6 T/S consists of 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical elements, 2 extra-low dispersion elements and 1 Super ED element. Its expanded configuration features the use of a large aperture aspherical, front element as well as 3 ED elements, providing advanced optics designed to eliminate the need for electronically correcting distortion and lateral chromatic aberration. Spherical aberration, comatic aberration and field curvature are suppressed to achieve edge-to-edge sharpness even during shifting.
- The use of Fujifilm's unique Nano GI coating technology controls refractive index on the lens surface to inhibit unnecessary light reflection and to reduce ghosting and flare, which are typically seen in wide-angle lenses.
Tilting and shifting mechanisms work in conjunction with GFX System's large format sensor
- Tilting of
8.5*deg;deg; and shifting of up to
15mm adjust the position of the focal plane and angle of perspective for the user. Rotation adjustments within ±90*deg;deg; can also be combined with parallel or perpendicular tilt and shift adjustments, to give a high level of flexibility in accounting for the needs of the scene.
- The lens has a built-in sensor that measures changes, in degrees, to shift or rotation. Changes can be monitored in Live View and are recorded to the image file's metadata for reference during Raw processing2.
Compact design enhances ease of image making
- GF30mm f5.6 T/S has a total image circle that is approximately 85mm in diameter. It weighs approximately 2.95 lbs (1,340g) and is just 5.5 inches (138.5mm) in length, due to an efficient lens design that incorporates 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including aspherical elements and ED elements. A large aperture aspherical element is also used as the front element to achieve a 105mm filter thread3, which is a common filter thread for landscape photography.
- GF30mm f5.6 T/S is equipped with a custom-designed tripod collar. Even during shifting, the collar helps maintain the subject's position in relation to the lens to prevent parallax and facilitates accurate stitching of multiple images.
Fujinon GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro Lens
GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro is a mid-telephoto, tilt-shift macro lens with a 110mm focal length (equivalent 35mm focal length of 87mm) and a maximum magnification factor of 0.5x. Designed to optimally suppress various types of aberrations, including distortion and lateral chromatic aberration, with its 110mm focal length, this lens delivers incredible levels of image resolution and is ideal for commercial photography, particularly for still-life subjects.
Key features
Optical design that produces incredible image sharpness
- GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro consists of 11 lens elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspherical element and 2 ED elements. The aspherical element controls comatic aberration and field curvature, while the ED elements minimize axial chromatic aberration. Furthermore, the lens configuration, with the aperture midway, suppresses distortion and lateral chromatic aberration to achieve edge-to-edge sharpness without relying on electronic correction.
- The maximum magnification factor is 0.5x and total control of the focus plane can be achieved by adjusting the lens tilt when it is close to the subject. This is a feature that is extremely useful in both commercial photography and in still-life applications.
Tilting and shifting mechanisms that maximize benefits of the large format sensor
- The ability to tilt up to
10*deg;deg; and to shift up to
15mm allows the focal plane position and angle of perspective to be adjusted as needed in real time. Rotation adjustments within ±90*deg;deg; can also be combined with parallel or perpendicular tilt and shift adjustments, to give a high level of flexibility in accounting for the needs of the scene.
- GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro has a built-in sensor that measures changes, in degrees, to shift or rotation. As with GF30mm f5.6 T/S. changes can be monitored in Live View and are recorded to the image file's metadata for reference during Raw processing4.
Compact design enhances ease of image-making
- GF110mm f5.6 TS MACRO has a 72mm filter thread and measures 5.9 inches (149mm) and weighs 2.77 lbs. (1,255g). It also uses extends the front lens group during focusing to keep the overall lens size compact.
Pricing and Availability
Fujinon GF30mm f5.6 T/S and GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro lenses are each expected to be available in Fall 2023 at Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices of $3,999.95 ($5399.99 CDN) and $3,499.95 ($4,724.99 CDN) respectively.
For more information on these new GF tilt-shift lenses, visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/gf30mmf56-ts/ and https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/gf110mmf56-ts-macro/.
New Fujinon GF55mm f1.7 R WR Lens is Designed to Inspire GFX System Content Creators of All Types
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has announced the launch of Fujinon GF55mm f1.7 R WR lens (GF55mm f1.7), a large-aperture prime lens offering a standard focal length of 55mm (an equivalent 35mm focal length of 44mm). Designed for a broad range of genres that include travel, street and documentary, GF55mm f1.7 brings consistent optical quality to image makers, enabling them to deliver a wide range of photos and videos.
GF55mm f1.7 features a high-speed f1.7 aperture, making it a great compliment to Fujifilm's recently released GF80mm f1.7 R WR lens because of its similar aperture and comparatively wider focal length, with a field of view that is very similar to that of the human eye. This makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, from intricate images with impeccable detail, to environmental portraits with wonderful balance between a subject and its out-of-focus background.
"GF55mm f1.7 is designed to give image makers a versatile solution that lets them creatively shape images that make the most of our GFX System's incredible dynamic range and unsurpassed image quality," said Victor Ha, vice president, Fujifilm North America Corp., Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions. "Being able to make images on a GFX System digital camera at f1.7 is incredibly special -- bringing an unmatched quality to the images that are created, especially when it comes to the quality of the bokeh in the image's out- of-focus areas. It's truly a lens made for any GFX System user and one we believe should find a permanent place in every photographer's camera bag."
Incorporating 14 lens elements in 10 groups, including aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements, GF55mm f1.7 achieves remarkable, image-resolving performance. The provided 11 diaphragm blades create rounded bokeh, even when the lens is stopped down. The advanced lens blade design effectively controls chromatic and spherical aberrations, providing soft, creamy bokeh and detailed imagery.
Key Features
Versatile Shooting with Large Aperture:
- 55mm normal focal length provides versatility across various genres.
- Large f1.7 maximum aperture allows for creative control over depth-of-field.
Fast and Accurate Autofocus:
- Combines a powerful direct current motor and a GMR sensor to ensure quick, precise and near-silent autofocus.
- Corner-to-corner sharpness is maintained across the image, even at a shallow depth-of-field.
Weather-Resistant Design:
- Weather-Resistant seals are applied in nine places to prevent dust and water from affecting lens operation.
- Operates at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius).
- Weighs just 1.72 lbs (780g) and measures just 3.9 inches (99.3mm).
Pricing and Availability
Fujinon GF55mm f1.7 R WR lens is expected to be available in early fall 2023 at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $2,299.95 and $3,099.99 CDN.
For more information on Fujinon GF55mm f1.7, visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/gf55mmf17-r-wr/.
Fujifilm Unveils Updated Development Roadmap of Interchangeable Lens Offerings for GFX System of Mirrorless Digital Cameras
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has revealed an updated interchangeable lens development roadmap for its GFX System of mirrorless digital cameras. The roadmap now includes two new G Mount lenses: an ultra-telephoto prime lens and a power zoom lens, optimized for video creation. With the addition of these two new lenses, Fujifilm's GFX System lens lineup will extend to 20 models, further expanding the unique capabilities of GFX System's 55mm large format sensor for filmmakers and photographers.
Ultra-Telephoto Prime Lens
Fujifilm will introduce a 500mm ultra-telephoto prime lens (equivalent 35mm focal length of 396mm), expanding the selection of GFX System lenses from 250mm to 500mm, which doubles the system's native focal length coverage at the long end. The lens can be paired with a teleconverter to achieve a focal length of 700mm (equivalent 35mm focal length of 554mm), which makes it perfect for photographing distant subjects.
Power Zoom Lens
Fujifilm will also introduce a G Mount motorized zoom lens designed to provide precise electronic control over aperture, focus and zoom. This lens will cater to the unique needs of creatives by offering situational solutions for both still and video production.
"We are excited about the value these new lens offerings will bring not only to the GFX System portfolio of lenses, but also and especially, to creatives as they continue to strive to tell their stories," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging Division and Optical Devices Division, Fujifilm North America Corp. "Their broad capabilities will make these lenses unique and valuable assets to creators looking to create compelling still and video content."