Next to the Fuji X-E3, Fuji also announced a new Macro lens, the XF80/2.8 and a new lens roadmap for 2018.
The 80/2.8 Macro is kind of big and heavy and not really a bargain...But it gets very good reviews... Size is 80 mm × 130 mm, weight is 750 g, filtersize is Ø 62 mm. Price: 1.299,- €, available in November 2017.
This is a review of Jonas Rask about the macro lens:
https://jonasraskphotography.com/20...0mm-f2-8-macro-review-closer-to-completion/?=
This is a comparison of the XF80 vs XF90:
https://ivanjoshualoh.com/2017/09/07/xf80-vs-xf90/?=
In the new lens roadmap for 2018 there is now a XF8-16/2.8 and a XF200/2.0. This is the roadmap:
This is the press release:
The 80/2.8 Macro is kind of big and heavy and not really a bargain...But it gets very good reviews... Size is 80 mm × 130 mm, weight is 750 g, filtersize is Ø 62 mm. Price: 1.299,- €, available in November 2017.
This is a review of Jonas Rask about the macro lens:
https://jonasraskphotography.com/20...0mm-f2-8-macro-review-closer-to-completion/?=
This is a comparison of the XF80 vs XF90:
https://ivanjoshualoh.com/2017/09/07/xf80-vs-xf90/?=
In the new lens roadmap for 2018 there is now a XF8-16/2.8 and a XF200/2.0. This is the roadmap:
This is the press release:
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it will release the new “FUJINON XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens”, in November 2017. The introduction of this lens will add to the X Series line-up of interchangeable lenses which are renowned for their outstanding image quality. This lens features a focal length equivalent to 122mm (on a 35mm format), a maximum aperture of F2.8, and the first 1.0x magnification factor, in the X Series interchangeable lens range. By high resolving power at the focus point and beautiful bokeh, this lens is optimal for shooting flowers and nature photos. Combine this lens with Fujifilm's unique Film Simulation such as Velvia, for truly stunning close up images.
The “FUJINON XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens” is a mid-telephoto macro lens that delivers the very best results from Fujifilm's unique X-Trans™ CMOS sensor. With an optical construction of 16 elements in 12 groups, including one aspherical lens, one Super ED lens, and three ED lenses, along with a Floating Focus System*, this lens is capable of achieving high-quality macro shooting from close-up to far away.
This lens supports hand-held shooting thanks to Optical Image Stabilizer system suppressing shift shake**. The lens also provides a fast and silent Auto Focus system by adopting linear motors. The exterior design is luxurious yet robust, so you can get premium feel. The aperture and focusing rings have been designed to be comfortable and easy to use. The lens is also weather and dust resistant and can operate in temperatures as low as -10°C, so it is suitable for use in a wide range of outdoor shooting conditions. A fluorine coating has also been applied to the front lens element to repel water and dirt, further improving the toughness of the lens.
Fujifilm has unveiled the latest development roadmap for the “X Mount Lenses” on the same day***. With this roadmap, details of a “Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens” and a “Telephoto Prime Lens” are unveiled. Fujifilm will continue to expand the lens line-up from ultra-wide to telephoto to support a wide range of photography styles and requirements.
- * Focus System suppresses aberration fluctuation by driving two focus groups with high accuracy
- ** Image shaking is caused by vertical and horizontal movement and becomes more obvious when the magnification ratio is higher
- *** Please refer to the following URL link for the latest roadmap for the “X Mount Lenses”.
http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n170907_03.html?=
(1) Product features
- High resolving power and beautiful bokeh
An optical construction of 16 elements in 12 groups, including one aspherical lens, one Super ED lens, and three ED lenses has been adopted. Chromatic aberrations are suppressed by arranging the ED lenses in a well-balanced position and spherical aberrations are suppressed thanks to the aspherical lens, securing high resolution performance.A newly developed system controls lens movement makes it possible to achieve high image quality from the center to the edge by suppressing any inclination of the two focus lens groups and keep its clearance with high accuracy.
- Beautiful macro image thanks to newly adopted AF system
Adopts Floating Focus System, divides focus lens group into “Front Focus Group” and “Rear Focus Group”, and drives them depending on the shooting distance with high accuracy. This system leads to high resolution when shooting macro, where the aberrations become easily noticeable.
The focus lens groups move within the lens barrel meaning that the length of the lens does not change. Therefore there is no need to worry about accidentally touching the object you are shooting.
- OIS suppressing Shift Shake
The lens has adopted the Optical Image Stabilization system to suppress shift shake, which can have a larger impact when shooting macro. Angle shake and shift shake is suppressed by using a gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor with high accuracy, which achieves 5-stop image stabilization (CIPA guidelines).
- Fast and quiet AF
The focus lens is driven by a linear motor which is both quiet and quick, achieving fast and silent AF.The fluorine coating, which has been applied to front lens elements, is water repellent, less susceptible to smudges and is easily cleaned.
- Weather and Dust resistant, -10°C low-temperature operation
The lens features 11 weather and dust resistant seals, allowing you to shoot with confidence in tough outdoor environments.
(2) Main Specification
- Compatible with the 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverter
The lens offers compatibility with the 1.4x Teleconverter (XF1.4X TC WR) and 2.0x Teleconverter
(XF2X TC WR), so it can be used as telephoto macro lens.
With 1.4x Teleconverter : 112mmF4 (equivalent to 171mm in the 35mm format)
With 2.0x Teleconverter : 160mmF5.6 (equivalent to 244mm in the 35mm format)
Type FUJINON LENS XF80mmF2.8 R LM OISWR Macro
Lens construction 16 elements 12 groups
(includes 1 aspherical , 3ED and 1 super ED elements)
Focal length (35mm format equivalent) f=80mm (122mm)
Angle of view 20.1°
Max. aperture F2.8
Min. aperture F22
Aperture control Number of blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Stop size 1/3EV (19 steps)
Focus range 25cm～∞
Max. magnification 1x
External dimensions: Diameter x Length (approx.)
(distance from camera lens mount flange) Φ80mm x 130mm
Weight (approx.)
(excluding caps, hoods ) 750g
Filter size Φ62mm
Accessories included Lens cap FLCP-62II
Lens rear cap RLCP-001
Lens hood
Lens pouch
(3) Support
To be fully compatible with the AF system on this lens, the Fujifilm X Mount camera bodies listed below will require a firmware update, which is scheduled to be released in November, 2017. Please refer to the Fujiflm website to check your firmware version or how to update a firmware.