Fujifilm X-mount

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Fujifilm X-mount
The 35mm Fujifilm X-mount
Type Internal bayonet
Tabs 3
Flange 17.7 mm
X-mount on Fujifilm X-E1 camera
Fuji X-E2 with Fujinon XF 35mm F1.4

The Fujifilm X-mount is a type of interchangeable lens mount designed by Fujifilm for use in their line of Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Cameras. It is currently only compatible with Fujinon XF and XC lenses and Carl Zeiss AG Touit, however there is an adaptor to allow compatibility with Leica M lenses[1] and third-party options have also been announced.[2] Additionally, a host of adapters for a range of SLR lenses are available, allowing the mounting of lenses (without autofocus or auto aperture) from Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Contax/Yashica, Konica and more.

"By mounting the lens deeper inside the camera, closer to the sensor, resolution is increased across the frame. Information exchange between the body and lens ensure a responsive experience at all times."[3]

Fujifilm X-Mount Cameras

As of November, 2013, Fujifilm has released five cameras that use the X-mount.

  • Fujifilm X-Pro1: The first X-mount camera, the X-Pro 1 has a traditional rangefinder styled body with a 16 megapixel X-Trans sensor and a hybrid viewfinder that combines an optical viewfinder that utilizes frame lines like a rangefinder, and the ability to switch to an Electronic Viewfinder.
  • Fujifilm X-E1: Released in September of 2012, the X-E1 is smaller than the X-Pro1, but features the same 16 megapixel sensor and almost all the features except the optical viewfinder. Instead, the X-E1 features a higher resolution electronic viewfinder.
  • Fujifilm X-M1: Released in July of 2013, the X-M1 is the smallest X-mount camera, but shares the same 16 megapixel APS-C sensor as its larger brethren. It does not have an integrated viewfinder, nor standard shutter speed dial, but instead features a higher resolution tilting rear screen. The X-M1 also contains an upgraded image processor, allowing for faster image processing and improved responsiveness. Has Full HD stereo capability, RAW and equipped with Wi-Fi.[4]
  • Fujifilm X-A1: Released in September of 2013 as an entry-level model X-mount camera, the X-A1 shares the body with the X-M1 but has a 16 megapixel sensor with a conventional Bayer color filter array instead of the X-Trans sensor.
  • Fujifilm X-E2: Released in October of 2013, the X-E2 is an upgrade to the X-E1.
  • Fujifilm X-T1: To be released on January 28, 2014, X-T1 is touted to have a weather-sealed body and tilt-screen

Fujinon XF and XC Lenses

The following lenses are natively operational on the Fujifilm X-mount cameras. These include Fujifilm's 'XF' and 'XC' lens line, bearing Fujifilm's moniker "Fujinon" which is used for optics within the company, and the 'Touit' line from Carl Zeiss AG. There are several Fujinon X-mount lenses available and two Zeiss Touit lenses available:

  • Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R: This ultra-wide angle lens features a focus-clutch mechanism for switching to manual focus. The lens was announced in September, 2012.
  • Fujinon XF 18mm f/2.0 R: A wide-angle pancake style lens and one of the original three lenses for the X system.
  • Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R: This is a fast moderate wide angle lens, equivalent to a 35mm lens in field of view on a full-frame camera.
  • Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8: This is a wide standard lens with a very slim pancake design. This lens does not feature an aperture ring like most lenses in the Fujinon lineup. The lens was officially announced on June 24, 2013.
  • Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 R: A fast normal prime lens. One of the original three lenses for the X system.
  • Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro: Short telephoto lens suitable for portraiture. Focuses close to allow 1:2 magnification macro shooting. One of the original three lenses for the X system.
  • Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS: The first zoom lens for the X-mount, this lens features a wide angle to short telephoto with a fast maximum aperture and optical image stabilization. This lens is available in a bundle with the Fujifilm X-E1 camera.
  • Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS: This lens is a consumer-grade standard zoom, covering super wide to short telephoto, equivalent to 24-76mm on a full frame camera. The lens is the 'kit' lens for the X-M1 camera, and has a lower end build quality than the other Fujinon lenses, while maintaining good optical quality. This lens is the first lens in the new 'XC' line and does not have an aperture ring. This lens was officially announced on June 24, 2013.
  • Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS: A telephoto zoom lens with fast maximum aperture. This lens was officially announced on April 17, 2013.
  • Fujinon XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS: This is a consumer-grade telephoto zoom with optical stabilization and a relatively slow aperture.
  • Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R: This is a standard portrait length lens, with a field of view similar to an 85mm lens on a full frame camera with a fast f/1.2 aperture.
  • Carl Zeiss Touit Distagon T* 12mm f/2.8[5] : Ultra wide angle lens from Carl Zeiss AG.
  • Carl Zeiss Touit Planar T* 32mm f/1.8: Fast normal lens from Carl Zeiss AG.

The following lenses appear on Fujifilm's official lens roadmap for the X-series, and are expected for release by 2014.[6]

  • Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS: An ultra-wide angle zoom lens with image stabilization. This lens is expected to be available in late 2013.
  • Carl Zeiss Touit Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2.8: Macro lens from Carl Zeiss AG. This lens is expected to be available in late 2013.
Fujifilm X mount lenses
Make Model Min focal length(mm) Max focal length(mm) Max aperture Min aperture R OIS Filter thread(mm) Date introduced Made in Note
Fujinon XF 14 - 2.8 22 R - 58 2012-12 Japan This ultra-wide angle lens features a focus-clutch mechanism for switching to manual focus.
Fujinon XC 16 50 3.5 22 - OIS 58 2013-06-24 China This ultra-wide angle lens features a focus-clutch mechanism for switching to manual focus.
Fujinon XF 18 - 2.0 22 R - 52 - Japan A wide-angle pancake style lens and one of the original three lenses for the X system.
Fujinon XF 18 55 2.8 22 R OIS 58 - Japan The first zoom lens for the X-mount, this lens features a wide angle to short telephoto with a fast maximum aperture and optical image stabilization. This lens is available in a bundle with the Fujifilm X-E1 camera.
Fujinon XF 23 - 1.4 16 R - 62 - Japan Having the field of view of a classic 35mm lens on a 'full frame' camera, this lens is expected to be available in late 2013.
Fujinon XF 27 - 2.8 16 - - 39 2013-06-24 China This is a wide standard lens with a very slim pancake design. This lens does not feature an aperture ring like most lenses in the Fujinon lineup.
Fujinon XF 35 - 1.4 16 R - 52 - Japan A fast normal prime lens. One of the original three lenses for the X system.
Fujinon XC 50 230 4.5 22 - OIS 58 2013-09-17 Japan? A telephoto zoom lens.
Fujinon XF 60 - 2.4 22 R - 39 - Japan Short telephoto lens suitable for portraiture. Focuses close to allow 1:2 magnification macro shooting. One of the original three lenses for the X system.
Fujinon XF 55 200 3.5 22 R OIS 62 2013-04-17 Japan A telephoto zoom lens with fast maximum aperture.

Short back focusing distance

By reducing the distance between the rear lens element and the sensor, light fall-off towards the edges of the frame is minimised, while resolution is maintained from edge to edge.

  • XF18mm / Back focus distance: 11.0mm
  • XF35mm / Back focus distance: 21.9mm
  • XF60mm / Back focus distance: 21.0mm

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Leica M Adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro 1". Retrieved 2012-03-15. 
  2. ↑ Admin, LR. "Third party Leica M-mount lens adapter for Fuji X-Pro1 to start shipping this month". Leica News & Rumors. Retrieved 27 March 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Fujifilm X-Pro1 product page". Retrieved 2012-03-15. 
  4. ↑ Laura Hicks. "Fuji Announces the X-M1 Compact Camera and 27mm Lens". Retrieved January 7, 2014. 
  5. ↑ "Zeiss Touit 2.8/12". Carl Zeiss, AG. Retrieved 30 April 2013. 
  6. ↑ "X Mount Lens Roadmap". Fujifilm Global. Retrieved 7 August 2013. 

External links

  • Official Fujifilm X-Pro1 product page.
  • Official Fujifilm X-Pro1 product page - X-mount.
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