Its very reasonably priced, and you get a lot of lens for your savings. Jul 12, 2016 fujirumors has reported the suspension of the latest firmwares for the xf 90mm f2 version 1. When i used version 6 the last standalone licensed version i always did raw development in iridient x transformer, and then imported the resulting dng file it created into lightroom. Following the tradition of its inhouse cousins, the build quality of the 18 55mm f2. The canon xf305 professional camcorder features mpeg2 4. The phenomenon is fixed that in rare cases, a focal length could be displayed wrongly andor shaking could be seen in a peripheral part of images even if a focal length and a focus are fixed. Other highlights include a closefocus point of 30cm, an iris diaphragm. Fujifilm lenses 6 tested video autofocus firmware 3.
Sensors ranging from apsc to fullframe are designed to match their lenses, which cover ranges from 2875mm equivalent, so image quality is topnotch. Firmware update steps summary of firmware update steps. The xf100 is geared for a wide range of applications where high image quality, extreme portability, and efficient workflow are of the utmost importance. Excluded lenses of note are the xf 1024mm f4 ois, xf 1855mm f2. Notice of fujifilm application software used with macos 10. Digital cameras support information is provided in these pages such as firmware, software, download of owners manual, faq, os compatibility and accessories. It certainly did make a difference, but it made it feel like i was carrying a medium size dslr, practically taking away. Although the aperture becomes one fstop higher when mounted, the teleconverter features an excellent optical design with a construction of 7 elements in 3 groups to maintain the optical performance of the original lens. Indeed, as far as im concerned, either x body with the 18 55mm is the best kit combo offered in mirrorless so far. It has a fast aperture, a lovely rendering for portraits and its size while not the smallest in the lineup fits most x. My prejudice came from seeing the results from an early nikon 18 200 vr whatever. I guess fujifilm thought people would get confused due to the variable aperture aspect of the lens which would have required double markings on the. Weather resistant, the lens is optically stunning, and a solid performer for landscape, cityscape, and low light shots. According to fujifilm, the firmware updates version 1.
Curvilinear distortion fujifilm uses software correction as an integrated part of the lens design, and the result is that final images from the 18 5mm zoom show relatively little distortion, just a little barreltype at wideangle. The kit 18 55 is the finest piece of massmarket consumer engineering in the history of camera manufacturing. Unlike the other fujinon lenses, the 18 55mm doesnt have an aperture ring. New xf lens firmware comments and questions fuji x forum. Its compact and lightweight design features 9 elements in 7 groups, including one aspherical ed lens, and has an inner focusing system 2, driven by a stepping motor 3 for fast and silent autofocusing. Random snapshots seem to indicate better image quality than the 18 55 zoom at 27 mm setting. Fujifilm xt10 mit xf 1855 mm r lm ois silberschwarz. Apr 25, 2017 when i use the 18 55 zoom i tend to use it all the way wide, or zoomed in, and often miss the middle focal lengths, which are my favorite focal lengths to use with prime lenses. Demonstrating the auto focus speed of the xf1855mm f284 before the version 2.
Launched in september 2012, it delivers a flexible 2784mm equivalent range taking you from wideangle to mild telephoto, making it an ideal walkaround lens. And how they compare for sharpness etc, from one end of the zoom range. Please use your camera and lens with the latest version of firmware. The xf50mmf2 r wr is a midtelephoto lens with a focal length equivalent to 76mm 1 that delivers the very best results from fujifilms unique xtrans cmos sensor. Fujinon xf1680mm f4 r ois wr first look fujinon xf1680mm f4 r ois wr post launch roundup fujinon xf 1680mm. Whats the purpose of firmware, and why should i update my cameralens to the latest version. As a result, i found myself very frustrated with shots like the one above taken using the standard provia film simulation mode because my bear shot ended up being a. The 18 55 was useful in that it allowed me to take photos i needed for my work, recording images of the things that i make for a living for promotional purposes. Both are also weathersealed, but are larger and more expensive than the xf 18 55 f2. Possibly loading new camera software would change this. I love having all my controls mapped to physical dials. Its very sharp in the center, but edge performance isnt the greatest.
Hi, im omar gonzalez, a professional portrait and event photographer in the nycnj. Makes the camera xe2s a lot lighter to carry after neck surgery in my case. I use the xf 18 55 a lot and am really pleased with the lens but the price on the 27mm is good just now. This lens has a minimum shooting distance of 35 cm over the entire zoom range, which gives. Like your computer on which youre reading this faq, your camera and even its xf lenses also contain little computers that run something similar like an operating system. If i have the 18 55mm, do i need the 35mm f2 isnt that redundant we put it to the test first time here. The big, bright maximum aperture means you can shoot handheld in lowlight conditions while still getting outstanding sharpness and clarity.
Interestingly the lens features an image stabilizer which is the first time fuji has implemented this in a xf lens. Download here follow fujiaddict on facebook, twitter, instagram, and youtube fujinon xf1680mm f4 r ois wr. New free firmware update for fujifilm xa7 coming soon. The lens hood is only made of plastic this time though. In the case of your camera and your xf lenses, this software is called the firmware, and every now and then, fuji. It is my favourite lens to date and has impressed me countless times. Window, george street, dunedin fujifilm xe2, xf 18 5 lm ois wr iso 1600. My lens xc1650mm ois for my fujifilm xe1 used firmware 1. Mar 17, 20 its very reasonably priced, and you get a lot of lens for your savings. When mounted on the fuji xt1 camera body, it certainly makes the setup quite frontheavy. To balance the lens a little better, i mounted the vgxt1 battery grip on the xt1.
If you, like me, is considering the prime xf 18mm f2. The menu system is intuitive, minimalist, and highly customizable. Zpracovani objektivu je velmi dobre, pusobi dost bytelnym dojmem. Compatibility intro top this is a fuji xmount xf lens, and as of february 20, works only on the fuji xpro1 and fuji xe1. Fuji releases a new firmware update for the xf1855mm lens. The xe3 has a very similar retail price in the us for the body alone but is slightly more expensive with the 18 55mm lens. I wonder if i should upgrade it as well as the 18 55 zoom to the latest firmware oct 2016.
In addition, primes in the 23mm35mm middle of the range are quite a bit faster than the zoom is, and can make images with a different feel when used wide open. Is anyone else unable to update their 18 55mm with the latest firmware. Discussion in native xmount lens forum started by gaetano, apr 25, 2017. It can also create gorgeous background bokeh to set off your subject when needed. Dec 18, 2012 fujifilm released a new firmware update version 1. New firmware for xt2, xpro2, xf 18 55, xf 1024 in reply to ranocchio oct 6, 2017 it seems impossible to find now the 3. The fuji 18 55mm is a small standard zoom lens with a fairly fast f2. Put the memory card with the firmware in the camera and update it. Fujinon xf1680mmf4 r ois wr lenses fujifilm x series. Compatible with both the xpro1 and xe1 compact system cameras, the 1855mm f2.
Fuji 18 55mm v 16 80mm lens sharpness tests youtube. You can get in close to a butterfly not macro level, but really really good and high res croppable all the way out to landscapes. So, for my single lens friends, the xf 1680mm f4 ois wr is almost certainly going to be the lens to buy. Fujifilm xt20 mirrorless digital camera, wxc 18 55mm f2. In addition to fujifilm s own software, you can use software that you are already familiar with. Firmware is the upgraded version of software that fujifilm corporation. The best fujifilm xseries kits for travel photography. Its small and it is quite light just 116 grams, or just over 4 oz, textured in a satin. The fuji 1855mm is a small standard zoom lens with a fairly fast f2. Those super zooms typically leave something to be desired in the optics department, and the xf 185mm f3. You have to move a switch on your camera to get to or from manual focus mode. Fujifilm holdings named on cdp a list for climate change.
Fujinon xf1680mmf4 r ois wr has a maximum aperture value of f4 throughout the focal length of 1680mm equivalent to 24122mm in the 35mm film format. Compatible with both the xpro1 and xe1 compact system cameras, the 18 55mm f2. You can carry out tethered shooting by connecting the fujifilm xt3 via usb cable or wifi connection through wireless lan access point. And if you could take only one lens, what would it be. The fujifilm xf 185 the swiss army knife of lenses. Firmware update for xf 18 55 in reply to mrgooch2008 nov 7, 20 mrgooch2008 nov 7, 20.
Its reminds me of the nikon 1685mm variable lens i sold my 18200mm to fund the purchase of. How would you compare the overall iq of the xf27mm vs. Its small and it isnt all that heavy just under 12 oz, textured in a satin. The new firmware will mitigate any high frequency noise from the optical image stabilization module which can very occasionally occur when the lens is used at extremely low temperatures. The only gotcha with the fuji system is that there is no instant manualfocus override. And in some models, there are functions which have been added or revised by firmware update but are not described in owners manual. The xe3 has a very similar retail price in the us for the body alone but is slightly more expensive with the 1855mm lens. Louis ferreira on fujifilm xh1 vs fujifilm xt2 by the spec sheet. With a close focusing distance of 15cm, the xf 16 f1.
There are, however, three areas where i find it lacking. And with infrared recording and true stereoscopic 3d production capabilities, the xf100 allows users to explore new creative outlets and emerging markets. Firmware suspension for xf 90mm f2 and xf 1655mm f2. It is fairly small, stabilized and fast on the wide end. It is so significant that i struggle to remove it from raw files. Robert falconer on fujifilm xh1 vs fujifilm xt2 vs sony a7riii vs panasonic gh5s. Demonstrating the auto focus speed of the xf1855mm f284 after the. This standard prime lens with a 55 mm focal length and large f1. Please refer to the steps below about necessities and steps for.