Fujifilm announced that it will release a new GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR telephoto lens for the GFX Series medium format digital cameras in May 2018. They also announced that new firmware updates for GFX 50S, X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3, and X100F will be rolled out in April and May.
GF250mm f/4 R LM OIS WR
The GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR is a telephoto lens that achieves approximately 198mm in 35mm format equivalent, bringing together Fujifilm’s proprietary optical design technology and offers high resolving power for supporting further enhancement of image resolution in the future. The lens is capable of capturing the atmosphere of any scene through a combination of high-resolution performance and rich bokeh effect. Attaching the “GF1.4X TC WR”, a 1.4x teleconverter provides coverage for telephoto shooting up to approximately 277mm in 35mm format equivalent without any image quality deterioration. The lens is also equipped with the new focus pre-set function, which allows the photographer to instantly activate focus settings previously saved in the lens memory. The use of a magnesium alloy lens barrel reduces the product’s weight. In addition, the lens is dust and weather resistant and capable of operating in temperatures down to -10°C, ensuring that this new lens will serve as a trusted partner for professional photographers.
You will find more details about the new lens on the Fujifilm’s website >>>
Firmware updates
GFX 50S
Firmware update ver. 3.10 for GFX 50S will be available in May 2018. According to Fujifilm “this firmware update adds compatibility for the FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR lens and adds the following new functions: Flicker Reduction, Select/Create Folder and Large Indicators Mode, all designed to improve operability for users”.
X-E3 (ver. 1.2.0, due late April 2018)
- supports “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”
- support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire
- compatible with the newly developed FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens
- improve radio flash controller usability
- enlarged and customizable indicators or information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor
- enhanced Bluetooth®* connectivity via “ FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app.
X100F (ver. 2.1.0, due late April 2018)
- enlarged and customizable indicators or information
X-H1 (ver. 1.1.0, due May 2018)
- addition of “Focus Bracketing”
- compatible with the newly developed cinema lens FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens
- enlarged and customizable indicators or information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor
- enhanced Phase Detection AF during movie recording
- expanded Phase Detection AF Area options during still shooting
- enhanced Bluetooth® connectivity via “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app
- addition of Fn button support for “IS Mode”
X-T2 (ver. 4.0.0, due May 2018)
- addition of “Focus Bracketing”
- compatible with the newly developed cinema lens FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens
- enlarged and customizable indicators or information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor
- addition of F-log SD card recording
- addition of 1080/120P high-speed video mode
- enhanced Phase Detection AF
- addition of “Flicker Reduction”
- addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
X-Pro2 (ver. 5.0.0, due May 2018)
- enlarged and customizable indicators or information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor
- enhanced Phase Detection AF
- addition of “Flicker Reduction”
- addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
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