Fujifilm has unveiled a plan to develop interchangeable lenses for its X-series APS-C format and GFX medium format mirrorless digital cameras. With the planned lenses, the total lineup for the X-Series will number 36 lenses, while the GFX will have 16.
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New lenses for X series
First lens to be added to the lineup, the XF18-120mm zoom lens equivalent to 27-183mm in 35mm format designed to meet the growing demand for video lenses. It is the first lens in the XF family to be fully responsive and able to meet the needs of today’s users in both still and video photography.
Another lens to be added to the series is the XF150-600mm equivalent to 229-914mm in 35mm format , a super telephoto lens with the longest focal length of any zoom lens in the series. This lens is perfect for long distance photography such as wildlife or sports. The compact and lightweight body, one of the advantages of the Fujifilm X mount, makes the lens as portable as possible, easy to hold in the hand, and with it photographers can discover new horizons.
New lenses for the GFX series
First lens to be released: the GF55mm F1 standard fast prime lens.7 equivalent to 44 mm in 35 mm format . This lens gives a shallow depth of field for the best bokeh effect and becomes the second lens with an F1 aperture.7 , joining the FUJINON GF80mm F1.7 R WR.
The second lens to be planned is the GF20-35mm, the first ultra wide-angle zoom lens for the FUJIFILM G mount equivalent to 16-28mm in 35mm format . When mounted on a medium format camera, this wide-angle lens will be able to capture every detail in the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle range thanks to its amazing resolution.
Finally, a third lens currently in development, a Tilt and shift lens that will meet the expectations of professionals. This lens tilts and shifts the focal plane to correct image distortion and capture distortion-free, ultra-high image quality that only GF lenses can achieve. Professionals have been waiting a long time for this lens to be released for commercial and non- commercial applications.
What improvements or new features can we expect from the updated development plan for interchangeable lenses in Fujifilm’s X-series and GFX series mirrorless digital cameras?