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Fuji Reveals the Fujinon XF Lens Road-map

Posted by Jt'Street Photography on 27/06/2012
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Just as projected, Fujifilm has released the Fujinon XF lens road-map for the X-Pro 1 today, revealing additional fixed focal length and zoom options to compliment the trio of offerings that have already been released alongside Fuji’s first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

While pricing and exact availability dates have yet to be determined, here’s a look at what’s in the current Fujinon XF lens pipeline, scheduled for a foreseeable release:

Fall 2012

  • XF14mm f/2.8
  • XF18mm-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS.

Early 2013

  • XF56mm f/1.4
  • XF27mm f/2.8 pancake
  • XF23mm f/1.4

Middle 2013

  • XF55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 OIS
  • XF10-24mm f/4 OIS
More details in the press release below:

Fujifilm Announces Roadmap For New XF Lenses For The X-Pro1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System

Valhalla, N.Y., June 25, 2012 (EMBARGO UNTIL 10:00 PM ET) – FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced plans to offer an expanded selection of FUJINON XF lenses for the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System that will offer a wide range of new shooting opportunities for professional and advanced photographers. From super wide single length focus to telephoto lenses, users will now be able to freely choose which XF lenses match their shooting style, and allow them to experience the extraordinary image quality of the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 in a variety of new ways.

Fall 2012
Beginning in the fall of 2012, Fujifilm will introduce two new bright and fast aperture prime FUJINON XF lenses: the XF14mm (21mm) F2.8 single focal length lens and the XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-F4 lens.

Each of the new XF lenses are designed to deliver sharp, clear images of unmatched quality with precise aperture control, and beautiful bokeh effects thanks to the design of the molded aperture diaphragm blades. The blades are curved to create a circular image at all aperture settings, while the very edges of each blade are meticulously rounded off rather than cut off, to deliver more pleasing images.

Early 2013
Then in early 2013, Fujifilm will also deliver three more high performance single focal length lenses that include the XF56mm (84mm) F1.4 lens, the pancake XF27mm (41mm) F2.8 lens and the XF23mm (35mm) F1.4 lens.

Middle 2013
Then in middle 2013, Fujifilm will launch a telephoto XF55mm-200mm (83-300mm) F3.5-F4.8 lens and the super wide zoom XF10mm-24mm (15-36mm) F4 lens, both with optical image stabilization.

“The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 is an amazing professional grade camera that delivers outstanding image quality, and we are very excited to announce our plans for an expanded line of new XF lenses that will bring even more functionally to the X-Pro1 system,” said Go Miyazaki, division president, Imaging and Electronic Imaging Divisions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “These new premium FUJIFILM XF lenses are designed to deliver stunning image results, and they also fit seamlessly with the build and beauty of the FUJIFILM X-Pro1.”

The award-winning FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera features a custom-developed 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensorTM that incorporates a newly developed filter array and Fujifilm’s proprietary EXR Processor technology. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 delivers superlative image quality that rivals currently available mid and high-end DSLR models. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 also features the unmatched 2nd Generation Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, a gorgeous magnesium alloy chassis, and an improved user interface for easy and intuitive operation.

To see amazing images taken with FUJIFILM X-Series cameras, please visit:http://fujifilm-x.com/photographers/en/index.html.

Pricing and availability will be announced at or near the launch time.

Via: PhotoRumors

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Sigma Announces The Price and Availability of the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM

Posted by Jt'Street Photography on 01/04/2012
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Quick News - Sigma US and UK has announced both the suggested retail price and available time frame of the upcoming 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM, the successor to the current 50-150mm F2.8 APO EX DC II, featuring Sigma’s patented OS (Optical Stabilization) technology, Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), Super Multi-Layer Coating, and six SLD glass elements.

US customers will get first dibs, with availability for Canon mounts coming next week for an estimated street price of $1,099. Nikon and Sigma mounts are expected by the end of April for the same price.

UK customers will have to wait a tad longer to get their hands on Sigma’s new fast tele-zoom with availability for Canon mounts  coming in “mid April,” while Nikon and Sigma fits are expected in “mid May” for £949.99

Via: PhotographyBlog

Confirmed: Samyang Lenses With Autofocus Coming to Sony NEX Cameras

Posted by Jt'Street Photography on 21/03/2012
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Quick News – In an interview with Techrader, Samyang, or Rokinon depending on where you reside, has revealed plans to venture into uncharted territory and develop their first AF lens initially for the Sony NEX cameras, making 2013 the year in which the Korean optics maker taps into a new facet of the market.

However acclaimed and widely accepted they may be, until now, each and every Samyang offering has been a manual focus only lens, which, for many, may be “good enough” depending on your utilization. But, it goes without saying, that the vast majority of users have a need for an AF lens. Therefore, it’s a great sign to see Samyang expand their current line-up and reach a broader audience.

The report also touched on the company’s confirmation that “more Micro Four Thirds lenses are planned.”

Image Credit: ThePhoBlographer | Via SonyAlphaRumors

Report: Zeiss to Announce a New 70-200 F/2.? at NAB 2012

Posted by Jt'Street Photography on 20/03/2012
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3D Conceptual of an A-Mount Zeiss 70-200 F/2.8

In a story that initially broke from an “exclusive source” close to Photo Gizmo comes word that Zeiss is set to unveil their first tele-zoom for Nikon and Canon mounts at NAB 2012, debuting a 70-200 f/2.?, the question mark referring to a possibility that the conventional f-stop of 2.8, generally found in lenses of this focal length, might not be set in stone.

Contrary to some of the details to the report above, it has also been mentioned from various sources that the 70-200 will in fact be part of Zeiss’s line of cinema glass. If you subscribe to this notion, the cine-zoom will also be announced alongside two new CP.2 Compact Primes, with Zeiss revealing a trio of video specific lenses at NAB 2012. This coincides with a Film and Digital Times article of late last year, which revealed Zeiss’s latest lens roadmap, even quoting Christian Banner, the company’s Director of Product Development as stating:

We listened very carefully to the voices of our customers, and we will introduce a line of very compact and lightweight zoom lenses to complement the CP family.

The article, which can be downloaded HERE, also contained an image of the 70-200 cinema tele-zoom concept shown below:

While the latter of the two aforementioned reports above seems to be the most credible, keep your eyes peeled to the NAB 2012 coverage to see what exactly the folks at Zeiss have in store.

Via CR & PG