One feature that i actually enjoyed was the aperture control on the lens, a feature missing from most. Additional information on the fujifilm fujinon xf 200mm f2 lens. A suggestion would be to purchase both, test them out side by side, and return the one you dont want. If you already own the standard fujinon xf 1855mm f2. Fujifilm xa1 support x series digital cameras fujifilm usa. Sep 23, 2015 i went to the galapagos islands before the release of the 50140mm but just couldnt bring myself to commit to the 55 200mm primarily because of the slower and sliding aperture. It offers a 35mm focal length equivalency of 84305mm, providing portrait length to super telephoto capabilities.
Since the xt3 was released, fujifilm has issued a firmware update ver. Interview press releases software technology guides uncategorized. Many of the images i took would not have been possible without image stabilising. So i bought the 55 200mm for the trip and sold it when i got home. The lens comes with image stabilization, which works very well i might add, and all the standard bells and whistles of a modern lens. Jun 27, 2012 feel free to add photos taken by this lens to the group. Autofocus is silent, almost instantaneous, and always accurate. The fujifilm x camera system has become the favorite of many a photography enthusiast. Finepix s2 pro and s3 pro digital cameras that use the nikon 18200mm vr lens. Built with optical design that offers a large maximum aperture, and a linear motor that delivers highspeed af performance, while featuring the image stabilization function that allows the use of shutter speeds 4. If the two stops and slightly sharper image are important to you, and you can live without ois, then get the.
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. The fuji xf 55200mm ois is optically close to perfect, and is also very well built, making it the worlds secondbest apsc telephoto zoom after the fuji 501402. Fuji xf 55200 revisited, the 185, and other musings. Overall, fuji has created a truly outstanding zoom lens with the fujinon xf 55200mm f3. I cant speak for the xc 50230 as ive never used it, but the xf 55 200 equals or exceeds my canon 70200 f2. I was shocked at how sharp the lens was and how well the is worked. Built with optical design that offers a large maximum aperture, and a linear motor that delivers highspeed af performance, while featuring the image stabilization function that allows the use of. 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. So, for a kind of compromise, between iq and affordable price, you get the xf 55200mm with an aperture ring and image stabilization, a good complement to the standard fujinon zoom xf 1855mm f2. This lens is the first and for the moment only telephoto lens native to the x mount. Firmware is the upgraded version of software that fujifilm corporation. Please use your camera and lens with the latest version of firmware.
Get information on how to download firmware update at samys camera photo blog. Click here for ongoing digital camera firmware and software updates. Fujifilm fujinon xf 200mm f2 lens is coming soon photo. The subject is a dog running full speed towards the xt1 or 5dmkiii. Once i optimized the afc settings, the camera obtained focus quickly and accurately. The 55 200 obviously covers the focal length and zooms out to 200mm, albeit at f4. Please read the followings and update the firmware. So how did the xt1 and the latest telephoto lenses hold up. Another one of the models from the shoot with xf 55200 lens. Jun 05, 20 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. It is a great place to visit and as i am coming to understand its particular rhythms, i am learning to. New fujifilm firmware updates released for xf lenses daily.
The fuji xf 55 200mm ois is optically close to perfect, and is also very well built, making it the worlds secondbest apsc telephoto zoom after the fuji 501402. Those of you that have both, or researched both please share your opinion. Some older models may require a firmware update to make. If this is a lens you already own, and dont mind dust infiltrating it, by all means, but i would definitely not recommend buying this lens for this. I recently switched to fuji with the xt2 and 1655 f2. So at 55mm the long zoom might be better choice and it is also slight faster, f3. Fujifilm xpro1 xe1 firmware updates released for download. Covering a versatile telephoto range, the xf 55 200mm f3. This is a lens you can trust even in toughest of the shooting.
I cant speak for the xc 50230 as ive never used it, but the xf 55200 equals or exceeds my canon 70200 f2. Fuji lens roadmap and official announcement of the fujinon xf 55 200. Zk cabrio lenses feature an unique detachable servo drive unit, making it suitable for use as a standard cine production style or broadcast style. The all new fujinon xf55 200mm lens gives users a fast f3. Photographers who crave long lenses, whether for sports, wildlife or. Is fuji xt2 and xf 100400mm ready for bird photography. The thirdparty screwin lens hood i bought is perforated so that it doesnt fully obstruct the optical viewfinder on the xpro1, but it still sticks out. Offering a focal range of 84305mm in 35mm terms, 4. This value bundle comes with a fujifilm 50230mm ii, slinger soft case medium, prooptic filter kit, prooptic cleaning kit, prooptic universal cap tether and a corel software kit and shipping is free. Fujinon xf 55200mm lens question oct 26, 2017 hello. Fujifilm releases very minor firmware updates for six of its xf lenses. Its a lens that is not only sharp throughout the range, but has excellent color rendering, beautiful bokeh and good control of lens aberrations.
Theres not much bad to say about the fujifilm fujinon xf 55200mm f3. You have to move a switch on your camera to go between auto and manual focus. The 90mm is a bit sharper, but only if you are peeping. But with my xt2 a fine weather sealed xf 55200 isnt. Aug 03, 20 overall, fuji has created a truly outstanding zoom lens with the fujinon xf 55200mm f3.
It is possible to adapt third party lenses to a fuji xe1, but in the longterm a native lens is best. Fuji lens roadmap and official announcement of the fujinon xf 55200. The thing that swings in its favour is the great image stabilising. Fujinon cine lenses offered by fujifilm have been used at movie cm tv production sites around the world for their advanced scenedepicting capability. L ii at comparable focal lenses and is a quality lens.
Xf55200 vs xf 50140 general discussion fuji x series. Fujifilm xf 200mm f2 r lm ois wr firmware version 1. I have no complaints about the 1655, its a brilliant lens. By ishrios, september 23, 2015 in general discussion. Covering a versatile telephoto range, the xf 55200mm f3. Image quality remains excellent after body and lens firmware updates on both e1 and e2. Both of them refer to the same improvement, allowing photographers to take advantage of the new fujinon xf 55200mm f3. Fuji is quite nice in the first half of the range but then it does not look good at all.
The all new fujinon xf55200mm lens gives users a fast f3. Handson with the fujifilm xf 200mm f2 at last, a fast telephoto prime for fuji shooters. However, after that focal length and right out to its max of 5mm 200mm equivalent, it is really quite soft and disappointing. Feel free to add photos taken by this lens to the group.
Its optical design incorporates two extralow dispersion elements and one aspherical element, which help to reduce a variety of aberrations in order to achieve greater. Check out the details and download links below for the new fujifilm. Fujifilm xa2 support x series digital cameras fujifilm usa. So i bought the 55200mm for the trip and sold it when i got home.
Xf meaning that it is for the xmount cameras, r meaning it has a dedicated aperture ring on the lens, lm meaning it has the newer linear motor for af quiet and fast and finally ois meaning the optical image stability function, which fuji claim to give a 4 12stop. Coming soon in middle 20 links to other fujifilm xf lens on flickr prime lens fujifilm xf 14mm f2 lens fujifilm xf 18mm f2 r lens fujifilm xf 27mm f2. Its optical design incorporates two extralow dispersion elements and one aspherical element, which help to reduce a variety of aberrations in order to achieve greater clarity and sharpness. Fujifilm recommends their zoom lenses for video work but might make betterfixed lenses for video in the future. Fujifilm announce update for fujinon xf 1855 lens firmware to version 3. Finepix hs20exr firmware camera control software update ver. Robert falconer on fujifilm xh1 vs fujifilm xt2 vs sony a7riii vs panasonic gh5s. I have a favourite place, about 25 minutes drive from my home, where i like to go and make photographs.
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