Fujifilm X-series

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The Fujifilm X-Series range of digital cameras consists of the company Fujifilm's high-end digital cameras[1] and is aimed professional and keen enthusiast photographers. It is part of the larger range of Fujifilm's digital cameras. X-Series itself is not unified by a common sensor size, technology or a lens format. Its main differentiating feature is the emphases on the controls needed by an advanced digital camera user.

Camera Models

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Maker Fujifilm
Type Mirrorless APS-C
Lens mount Fujifilm X-mount

In chronological order here is the set of cameras and camera bodies released by Fujifilm as a part of X series:

  • Fujifilm X100: prime lens digital camera that uses a custom APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Hybrid Viewfinder, and fixed 23mm F2.0 Fujinon lens. Announced at Photokina, September 20, 2010, the X100 launched globally in March 2011. Succeeded by Fujifilm X100S.[2]
  • Fujifilm X10: advanced compact featuring a 2/3-inch 12-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor and a high-definition F2.0 wide-angle and F2.8 telephoto Fujinon 4x manual zoom lens (28-112mm). Announced September 1, 2011. Succeeded by Fujifilm X20.[3]
  • Fujifilm X-S1: advanced enthusiasts camera built around the same 2/3-inch 12-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor as the X10 compact. It has a fixed 26X zoom providing range equivalent to 24-624mm at F2.8-5.6 aperture. Announced November 24, 2011.[4]
  • Fujifilm X-Pro1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that uses the "X-Trans CMOS" sensor and the Fujifilm XF-mount system of lenses. It was announced in January 10, 2012, and launched in March 2012.[5]
  • Fujifilm X-E1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera which is a slimmed-down version of X-Pro1. The modifications include removal of expensive hybrid finder replaced by an upgraded electronic viewfinder. New EVF uses a 2.36M dot OLED unit, out-speccing the X-Pro1's 1.44M dot LCD finder. It was announced on September 6, 2012.[6]
  • Fujifilm XF-1: enthusiasts compact camera featuring 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor and Fujinon F1.8 lens with a 4× optical zoom (25mm-100m equivalent). It was announced on September 17, 2012.[7]
  • Fujifilm X20: is an the replacement of X10 enthusiast compact camera featuring 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II and a new advanced optical viewfinder. It was announced on January 7, 2013.[8]
  • Fujifilm X100S: a redesigned version of the X100 with new sensor-based phase detection, same sensor as Fujifilm X-E2. It was announced January 7, 2013.[9]
  • Fujifilm X-M1: announced June 25, 2013.[10]
  • Fujifilm X-A1: the most affordable interchangeable lens camera in the lineup, without X-Trans sensor, announced on September 17, 2013[11]
  • Fujifilm X-E2: successor to the X-E1, featuring X-Trans CMOS II sensor, larger (3") screen with higher resolution (1.04 M), Digital Split Image technology, Wi-Fi. Announced on October 18, 2013.[12]
  • Fujifilm XQ1: "premium compact camera," featuring X-Trans CMOS II sensor. Announced on October 18, 2013.[13]
  • Fujifilm X-T1: a new camera with a weather-sealed body featuring X-Trans CMOS II sensor and tilting LCD screen. It was announced on January 27, 2014.[14]

Fuji X-mount lenses

Fujifilm X-mount
The 35mm Fujifilm X-mount

These lenses by Fuji are currently available for X-series interchangeable lens bodies:

  • Fujinon XF18mm F2 R[15] 18mm focal length (27mm equivalent) F2.0-F16 aperture
  • Fujinon XF23mm F1.4 R 23mm focal length (35mm equivalent) F1.4-F16 aperture
  • Fujinon XF35mm F1.4 R[16] 35mm focal length (53mm equivalent) F1.4-F16 aperture
  • Fujinon XF60mm F2.4 R Macro[17] 60mm focal length (91mm equivalent) F2.4-F22 aperture
  • Fujinon XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS[18] 18-55mm focal length (27-83mm equivalent) (F2.8-F4)-F22 aperture
  • Fujinon XF14mm F2.8 R[19] 14mm focal length (21mm equivalent) F2.8-F22 aperture
  • Fujinon XF55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R OIS[20] 55-200mm focal length (83-300mm equivalent)
  • Fujinon XC16-50mm OIS [21] 16-50 focal length (24-75mm equivalent).
  • Fujinon XF27mm F2.8 [22] 27mm focal length (41mm equivalent).

Additional lenses appear on Fuji X-series roadmap:[23]

  • Fujinon XF56mm F1.2 R
  • Fujinon XF10-24mm F4 R OIS

Weather-resistant lenses for Fuji X-series:[24]

  • 18-55mm f/2.8-4 kit lens
  • 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
  • 16-55mm f/2.8
  • 50-140mm f/2.8

Third Party X-mount lenses

These lenses have been officially announced by manufacturers:

  • Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 12mm F2.8.[25] It was announced Sep 18 2012.
  • Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 32mm F1.8.[26] It was announced Sep 18 2012.
  • Rokinon UMC Aspherical and Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fisheye lenses.[27]
  • Samyang 300mm F6.3 Reflex ED UMC CS.[28] It was announced June 13, 2013.
  • Samyang 16mm F2.0 ED AS UMC CS.[29] It was announced June 13, 2013.

The following lens appears on the official fuji roadmap:[30]

  • Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/50 50mm F2.8 Makro-Planar

Accessories

  • M Mount Adaptor[31] allows the use of a wide variety of M Mount lenses on X Mount camera bodies. Adapter provides a way to set the focal length of the lens which will appear in image EXF info, and correct for common color shift and vignetting problems when using M-mount lenses on digital cameras.
  • Wide Conversion Lens WCL-X100[32] converts the X100 fixed lens from 23mm (35mm in 135 equivalent) fixed focal length to a 19mm wide angle (28mm in 135 equivalent).
  • Fujifilm EF-X20 Shoe-Mount Flash[33] a dedicated TTL flash with 20mm equivalent angle using the built-in defuser. Guide number 20' (6.1 m) ISO100 at 50mm position.
  • Fujifilm Hand Grip HG-XPro1[34]
  • Fujifilm Leather Softcase[35]

See also

References

  1. ↑ FujiFilm X-Series range of digital cameras
  2. ↑ FUJIFILM announces development of Digital Camera FinePix X100. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2010-09-20. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  3. ↑ The X10 — a premium compact camera sets new standard of style and quality for digital photography. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2011-09-01. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  4. ↑ FUJIFILM X-S1 — Join the X family with a power of Super Zoom. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2011-11-24. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  5. ↑ Premium interchangeable lens camera from Fujifilm — FUJIFILM X-Pro1. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2012-01-10. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  6. ↑ Fujifilm launches the second X Series interchangeable-lens camera, with image quality comparable to 35mm full frame D-SLR sensorsThe FUJIFILM X-E1 Premium interchangeable-lens camera. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2012-09-06. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  7. ↑ XF1 premium quality in stylish body. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2012-09-17. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  8. ↑ The NEW FUJIFILM X20 reconnects style with substance, bringing the essence of photography back to life. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2013-01-07. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  9. ↑ The FUJIFILM X100S: Fujifilm launches a high-speed successor to the X100 with the world's fastest AF of 0.08 seconds. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2013-01-07. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  10. ↑ Fujifilm launches the X-M1: a compact and lightweight premium interchangeable-lens camera with the same APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor as the X-Pro1. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2013-06-25. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  11. ↑ Fujifilm launches the FUJIFILM X-A1: a compact and stylish FUJIFILM X entry-level interchangeable-lens camera with a large APS-C CMOS sensor and EXR Processor II. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2013-09-17. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  12. ↑ Fujifilm announces the new FUJIFILM X-E2 interchangeable lens camera. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2013-10-18. Retrieved on 2013-11-06.
  13. ↑ Fujifilm announces the new FUJIFILM XQ1 premium compact camera. FUJIFILM Corporation. 2013-10-18. Retrieved on 2013-12-10.
  14. ↑ http://www.fujifilmusa.com/press/news/display_news?newsID=880563
  15. ↑ Fujinon XF18mmF2 R Lens : Overview
  16. ↑ Fujinon XF35mmF1.4 R Lens : Overview
  17. ↑ Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 R Macro Lens : Overview
  18. ↑ Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens : Overview
  19. ↑ Fujinon XF14mmF2.8 R Lens : Overview
  20. ↑ Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens : Overview
  21. ↑ http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujinon_lens_xc16_50mmf35_56_ois/ Fujinon XC16-50mm
  22. ↑ http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujinon_lens_xf27mmf28/ Fujinon XF27
  23. ↑ Current Fuji XF roadmap
  24. ↑ Zach Honig (January 27, 2014). "Fujifilm's weather-resistant X-T1 camera ships next month for $1,300". 
  25. ↑ Carl Zeiss 2.8/12 : Overview
  26. ↑ Carl Zeiss 1.8/32 : Overview
  27. ↑ Rokinon 8mm Specs
  28. ↑ 16mm F2.0 Press Release
  29. ↑ 300mm F6.3 Press Release
  30. ↑ Current Fuji XF roadmap
  31. ↑ M Mount Adaptor : Overview
  32. ↑ Wide Conversion Lens WCL-X100 : Overview
  33. ↑ Fujifilm EF-X20
  34. ↑ Fujifilm HG-XPro1 Handgrip
  35. ↑ Fuji Leather Case
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