Since the announcement of the new Fujifilm 23mm f2 R WR lens for X series cameras, photographers have been wondering what some of the big differences are between the new lens and the one found in the X100 series of cameras.
Of course, one has weather sealing and the other is pancake sized. But what else? So we spoke to Fujifilm about it. And here's their response. . thephoblographer.com
Looking at our archives, we shot with the Fujifilm GF 30mm f3. 5 a lot during the pandemic. And it involved a lot of walking around at night. Ultimately, it has a beautiful way of rendering light that you can’t get with full frame. thephoblographer.com »
2023-10-24 19:00
I could never truly fall in love with the original Fujifilm 56mm f1. 2 R lens. In fact, I sold it to someone with my XH1 for an insanely cheap price just because I wanted to get rid of it so badly. Yet, with this new lens, I'm finding something pretty gorgeous. thephoblographer.com »
2022-09-13 07:00
I've been a Fuji shooter for a long time. In fact, the X series system is teetering on being a decade old. For years, the staff and I have far preferred the prime lenses. And from what we know of the lenses you folks buy, so have you! But this year, things changed. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-23 08:00
Fujifilm has announced the new XF18mm f/1. 4 R LM WR lens made exclusively for the X Series family of mirrorless digital cameras. The company says that its lightweight, portable design makes it ideal for a wide range of uses, from landscapes to portraiture. petapixel.com »
2021-04-15 08:00
Introduction 84%Overall scoreJump to conclusion The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5. 6 R LM OIS WR is a very versatile, compact telephoto zoom lens for the company's APS-C X-mount, arguably filling a much needed gap in the company's lineup. dpreview.com »
2021-04-08 16:00
If you weren't already in love with Fujifilm's lenses, then the Fujifilm 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR will give you a major reason to be. Just imagine it: a weather-sealed wide-angle zoom lens with Fujifilm Velvia. thephoblographer.com »
2020-10-15 17:05
Fujifilm has just released a new promo video for a very old lens. The video, published last week on the FUJIFILM X Series YouTube channel, features the much-beloved 8-year-old XF 35mm f/1.4R and seems to imply that Fuji doesn’t plan to update this lens any time soon. The promo video was published last Wednesday, and […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-04 18:27
IF you have been thinking about switching to Fujifilm, now is the time to make the jump! We're not sure how long these Fujifilm deals will last but right now you can pick up the incredible Fujifilm X-T3 for just $999. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-21 01:00
I never thought that a lens like the Fujifilm 16-80mm f4 R WR OIS would be made. But in retrospect, it's one of the most sensical lens options that the company made. This lens is small enough that a photographer would enjoy photo walking with it. thephoblographer.com »
2019-09-30 07:00
In addition to introducing the brand new Fujifilm X-T30, Fujifilm also showcased the new Fujifilm XF 16mm f2. 8 R WR, a fast aperture ultrawide angle lens that is so compact and lightweight that you can fit it inside one of the pockets in your pants. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-14 08:00
When using the Fujifilm 8-16mm f2. 8 R LM WR on the Fujifilm X-T3, I was both enthused and confused. In some ways, it feels like a massive prime lens as the zooming mechanic is almost completely internal. thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-27 14:00
Our testing of the new Fujifilm 8-16mm f2. 8 R LM WR here in NYC, and considering how well we've know Fujifilm cameras and lenses to be able to stand up to the elements we wanted to put this latest lens option through a thorough test. thephoblographer.com »
2018-12-01 08:00
Right now all Fujifilm cameras, and lenses are on sale which means you can save some serious green if you're thinking about switching teams, or if you want to add to your current collection. You can grab the excellent Fujifilm X-T3 with battery grip and lens for $2,099, and the X-T2 w/18-55mm lens for $1,499. thephoblographer.com »
2018-11-14 02:00
There's something about the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R WR that can only be described as majestic; it delivers a big, grand, wide view of the world but it also has a very classic documentary look and feel to it that I think is going to be valued by adventure and documentary photographers who choose the Fujifilm GF system. thephoblographer.com »
2018-02-05 14:00
Fujifilm is officially announcing the XF 80mm F2. 8 Macro, a lens that previously appeared on the company's X-mount roadmap. The 80mm F2. 8 is equivalent to 122mm on X-series bodies, and is the first of Fuji's X-mount lenses to give full 1:1 macro reproduction. dpreview.com »
2017-09-07 09:00
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2017-09-07 09:00
The X-Pro2 is one of the four cameras that gains new functionality in an imminent firmware update. Alongside the new X-E3 and XF 80mm F2. 8 prime, Fujifilm also announced firmware updates for several of its current X-series models, and an updated lens roadmap. dpreview.com »
2017-09-07 09:00
Fujifilm's GFX system is growing fast, and among the company's latest lenses is the GF 110mm F2 R LM WR. With a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 87mm, it's very close to the 'classic' 85mm portrait lenses offered by other manufacturers. dpreview.com »
2017-07-26 15:30
The Fujifilm 50mm f2 R WR is the third lens addition to the f2 weather sealed compact prime offerings from Fujifilm--and in many ways it's an excellent portrait lens but also great for much more than that. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-20 13:00
The Fujifilm 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro is one of the first lens offerings from the G Format lineup; and it's a pretty decent lens overall. In fact, there isn't a single major problem with it besides maybe its large size. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-10 07:01
Fujifilm has unveiled an updated lens roadmap for the GFX 50S lens system.
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photographyblog.com »2017-04-19 07:02
Fujifilm's 23mm F2 is one of their newer lenses, the only newer option being the 50mm F2. It is a lens that offers Fujifilm shooter's that classic 35mm field of view, in a small package with a fast aperture. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-27 13:02
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2016-08-25 08:00
“Expanding the compact, lightweight, stylish and high-performance lenses for the X Series” Compact wide-angle lens that weighs just 180g and features fast AF for enjoying snapshots with ease FUJINON XF23mmF2 R WR Weather and dust-resistant, capable of operating at low temperatures fujifilm.eu »
2016-08-25 07:54
Nikon is continuing to add more focal lengths to its newest Z-system lineup. Among those is the newest Nikkor Z 50mm f2. 8 lens. It's lightweight, compact, and weather-resistant. It's moderately priced for a nifty fifty.
Hot shoe flashes offer the flexibility of both on and off-camera use. But, the external flashes tend to have more limited power and settings than strobes. Canon’s new flagship flash, however, is powerful enough to use with a 200mm zoom lens.
Ask any journalist that has been in meetings with camera companies over the past month or so and they'll tell you about how the general camera market is shrinking and that so too is APS-C. And I genuinely think that APS-C is shrinking because it's being treated almost like a stepchild.
I purposely purchased the Tarion M-02 as a counterpoint to a reader's comment on a previous review of ours claiming that we only review pricey camera bags. The truth that I've learned over the years is that that's simply not true.
As part of our recently announced review testing parameters change, we decided to hold the Fujifilm GFX 50R to the claims of weather sealing: specifically with rain and dust resistance. So over the past weekend, we walked around Brooklyn with it--in pretty heavy downpours that otherwise left out jackets pretty moist.
With the Ricoh GR III being announced, photographers are excited to see just how it will perform. More importantly, the camera is important to the street photography world for its great image quality, small size, fantastic lens, and reliability overall.
The rumors of the Nikon 28mm f1. 4 E lens have been going around, and yes--they're true. In fact, Nikon is announcing a number of seriously cool lenses for their DSLR cameras. The most exciting of these is the Nikon 28mm f1.