Fuji already has a superb 35mm equivalent lens for the x series with a maximum aperture of f1. Well, today we try to investigate this any many more question in a dedicated fujifilm x100v roundup. At 23mm f1, 4 it is possible to get sharpness falloff. Us students failing ap exams due to iphone photos not being. Solved the problem of unreasonable jump to a mode at f 1. Fuji specifically wanted to target professionals and enthusiasts with its x line, so it first introduced a professionallevel mirrorless camera, the xpro1, along with three prime lenses.
Dec 03, 2017 the lighter lenses that i used xf 23mm f2 r wr xf 60mm f2. This video is immediately available for all fujilove magazine subscribers. Move in close and use a wide aperture, and there is a certain amount of background blur. The firmware update has been successfully completed. Today fujifilm made the announcement of the xf 23mm f2 r wr official. As an example, your iphone or android phones all have prime lenses. Im inclined to think the 35mm f2 is probably more similar to the 23mm f2 than it is to the f1. Read our detailed comparison of the fujifilm xf 23mm f2 r wr vs fujifilm xf 23mm f1. The xf23mmf2 r wr is a wideangle lens with advanced image resolution, capable of drawing out the full performance of fujifilms proprietary xtrans cmos sensor. From the devices menu, browse to the firmware upgrade section, and enable the new firmware. I updated its firmware available on 6 oct 2016 as advised on fujifilm global site. This thing renders stunning images and just gets out of the way.
Like my endless trip to the supermarket, fetching my cheeky daughter from school or a trip to the lush singapore botanical garden with my family. Like the xf 35mm before it, the xf 23mm f2 is not meant to replace the xf 23mm f1. With a focal length equivalent to 35mm, the lens is suitable for a wide range of applications including portraits and landscapes as well as more general photography. I thought that the 23mm was the 5th lens released after the 18mm, 35mm, 60mm, and 1855mm and is older than the 14mm. The former comes bundled with a matching 23mm f2 r lens, as well. Street photography prime time in new york with the fujifilm xf 23mm 1. Fujirumors is on patreon, facebook, instagram, rssfeed, youtube, flipboard and twitter. Now on my xt1 body, it is not any more as sharp at f 1. Fujifilm releases several camera and lens firmware updates.
Thanks to its very wellcorrected optics, the lens is surprisingly usable wideopen as this example below shows. If you grab one lens before you go out to shoot all day, this. We have known for some time that fujifilm was going to announce another 23mm in 2016, thanks to their lens roadmap. Fujinon lens xf23mmf2 r wr xf lens digital cameras. The bulk and weight of the d800 is quite different. You may think that the very affordable pricing has an impact on the build quality but this is not the case. To this day, it remains one of the best lenses in fujis line up, despite it being short on special features, and a second lens at the exact same. The premium wideangle lens designed to maximize the performance of the fujifilm xtrans cmos sensor for the highest picture quality. Couple that with the new xf 23mm f2 wra lens thats half the priceand the xf 23mm f1. The compact and stylish form factor almost completely eliminates mechanical vignetting 2 when using the optical viewfinder on the fujifilm xpro2 and xpro1 cameras. Nikon d800 with 24 f1, 4 and fujifilm xt1 with 23 f1, 4 there is a huge difference carrying these cameras around. Fujis original set of xf primes included a 50mm equivalent, the xf 35mm f1. As you probably know by now if not, do your homework and check back the x100v live blogging.
Fujifilm updated its ios and android camera remote app to 4. But still, my d800 will be my goto camera for motorsports and serious shoots. As this has been a lens ive been eagerly waiting for, i didnt have to think twice when fujifilm middle east offered me a copy to test shoot a few weeks ago. Nov 08, 2016 in todays fujilove academy video ted vieira is comparing two of fujifilms popular lenses. The lack of a dpad, and apparent abandonment of significant firmware updates would. This video covers how to pair the fuji xt3 with a smartphone and how to update. Its combination of impressive optics, speed, focal length, versatility, size, and price make it a great workhorse, and one of the most popular lenses in the fuji x series system. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. But how does it compare to the other fujinon 23mm lenses in fujis offering, the fujinon xf 23mm f1. I do own the 27mm pancake lens right in the image above, but have been. It is to be said shots at f2 and beyond are much sharper. In the earliest iterations of this kit, i recommended the xf 23mm f1. Sep 11, 20 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
It is to be said shots at f 2 and beyond are much sharper. Used sony 285mm f4 fullframe power zoom emount nex camera lens, gseries optical steadyshot, pzmz zoom system, 0. Its small and it isnt all that heavy just 187 grams, or just over 6 oz, textured in a. Since each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, you must make sure that you read the products installation guide. The lens joins the xf 35mm f2 r wr in a unique line of weather resistant and small f2 primes. Lens distortion has been reduced to the absolute minimum using only optical rather than digital correction, thereby delivering the highest possible picture quality. Some older models may require a firmware update to make this work. It didnt ship with mindbending specs, but instead, as a lens with exceptional image quality, and compact size. Aug 23, 2017 fujifilm offers a oneyear warranty on the xf 16mm f1. Since the release of the xf 35mm f 2 wr last fall, photographers demanded more f 2 fujicron lenses, and the boys in japan listened by giving us the new xf 23mm f 2 wr. Viltrox released two firmware updates for the viltrox effx12 bringing the adapters up to. Fujifilm has released a number of firmware updates for several lenses and camera bodies. Featuring highspeed autofocus, a weather and dustresistant structure that can work in temperatures as low as 10c, and great portability thanks to its compact size, the shooting. Street photography prime time in new york with the.
The lens has a fixed focal length of 16mm 24mm in 35mm format equivalent and offers a dramatic wide field of view and stunning optical performance. The metal exterior, modeled after the design of xf35mmf2 r wr, gives a sense of premium quality and robustness. Besides the 14mm and 18mm, there are updates for the 35 f1. Jul 02, 2016 when i checked the firmware updates at fujifilm usa, i couldnt find any for the 23mm. This allmetal lens has no visible distortion, focuses superclose, is supersharp right out to the edges at f1. Feel free to add photos taken by this lens to the group. When i checked the firmware updates at fujifilm usa, i couldnt find any for the 23mm.