XF120mmF2.8 Canceled! :: XF80mm Macro Coming!

[Patrick FR]

XF120mmF2.8 :: Fuji goes for a shorter focal length (below 100mm)!

 

more details on FujiRumors: http://www.fujirumors.com/game-over-for-the-xf120mmf2-8-fuji-goes-for-a-shorter-focal-length-below-100mm

[Warwick]

I think it's the X Pro 2. The rangefinder style goes really well with compact primes - I've resurrected my 18mm lens, bought the 35 f2 and I sold my 23 f1.4 in anticipation of the new 23f2. It makes for a system you're more likely to carry with you more often, and so take more pictures.

 

You can have one lens on the camera and one or two other lenses in your jacket pockets without the need for a camera bag

 

 

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Edited April 20, 2016 by Warwick

[erwiurewurwehu]

I don't understand this decision. They already have the 90 as a prime. Why put the macro into the same focal range?

[darknj]

I don't understand this decision. They already have the 90 as a prime. Why put the macro into the same focal range?

 

Maybe they want the 70mm (105mm equiv) 1:1 macro lens ? It would make sense to me.

[quincy]

Pretty bad if true, because I'd then have to buy the Sigma 180 mm Macro and a matching FF Canikon, and if I do so I might as well go all the way and get a Sigma 150-600 as a replacement for the Fuji 100-400 and benefit from better AF.

Well, we'll see.

[mdm]

Life is strange. When it looks like a private drama for quincy it is a ray of light for me... however it was clear from the very begining that you couldn't cheat mother nature and if you need FULL power go canikon...

[EyesUnclouded]

Maybe they want the 70mm (105mm equiv) 1:1 macro lens ? It would make sense to me.

 

Personally I'd welcome such a decision. A ultra sharp, f/2.5-2.8 macro at this equiv. focal length, would be great for close up portraits too.

[quincy]

Life is strange. When it looks like a private drama for quincy it is a ray of light for me... however it was clear from the very begining that you couldn't cheat mother nature and if you need FULL power go canikon...

 

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No drama. I have no "feelings" for gear. It's just that so far, Fujifilm produced all lenses that were on the roadmap, and I somehow relied on that.

 

Anyway, about that "full power" part: A 120 mm f/2.8 APS-C 1:1 Macro lens would have some advantages over a 180 mm f/2.8 FF 1:1 Macro lens while offering the same angle of view. The maximum aperture is not important for macro, so It would be lighter and smaller without any drawbacks, and while you can produce the same image a 180+FF (that's stopped down approximately one stop more) would produce at the same subject distance, with the 120 you could go even closer and because of the APS-C crop you'd get an image that is even "bigger". I know I would really have liked that lens, and the fact that it was on the roadmap was a reason for me to choose the X-T1.

Edited April 20, 2016 by quincy

[mdm]

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No drama. I have no "feelings" for gear.

 

I definitely have. That's why I'm with Fuji.

[erwiurewurwehu]

Maybe they want the 70mm (105mm equiv) 1:1 macro lens ? It would make sense to me.

 

Then it would be more like a 60mm Mark 2. It doesn't make sense to have 60 and a 70mm macro.

[deva]

a 75-85 Micro that is 1:1 will be fine with me. I likely would prefer that to the 120 anyway... I just hope it is not too far away

 

The other lenses I would like are a 70 1.4 and a 16-80 f4 OIS

[Tikcus]

it wont happen, but if Fuji released a 60mm MKii with 1:1 macro @ F/1.4 or 2 that was compatible with the rumoured 2X tele-converter, that would also give you a 120mm F/2.8 or F/4 Macro lens.

 

n/b i don't know how a T/C affects the magnification (I have read it increases the magnification, there for a 2x tele would make a 1:1 into a 2:1, but not exactly a 100% reliable source)

 

edit

 

if the above is correct a mkii with 0.5 magnification (as current 60 mm) with 2x tele would be 1:1?

Edited April 20, 2016 by Tikcus

[quincy]

it wont happen, but if Fuji released a 60mm MKii with 1:1 macro @ F/1.4 or 2 that was compatible with the rumoured 2X tele-converter, that would also give you a 120mm F/2.8 or F/4 Macro lens.

 

n/b i don't know how a T/C affects the magnification

But then the resolution would decrease. And 24 MP on an APS-C sensor already demands a lot from lenses.

 

A teleconverter maintains the close focus distance of the lens, and thus increases the maximum magnification by the ratio it multiplies the focal lenght.

[JaapD]

I understand Fuji’s decision as far as ‘macro’ goes. A 120mm macro (180mm FF) is a bit too much tele. On the other hand I think it is a real pity that we’re not getting a 180mm f/2.8 tele lens. I think such lens would perfectly fit in Fuji’s lens roadmap.

 

There is room for 200mm f/2.8 (300mm FF) and 270mm f/2.8  (400mm FF) lenses and I hope Fuji also sees that there are gaps to fill.

[Tikcus]

I understand Fuji’s decision as far as ‘macro’ goes. A 120mm macro (180mm FF) is a bit too much tele. On the other hand I think it is a real pity that we’re not getting a 180mm f/2.8 tele lens. I think such lens would perfectly fit in Fuji’s lens roadmap.

 

There is room for 200mm f/2.8 (300mm FF) and 270mm f/2.8  (400mm FF) lenses and I hope Fuji also sees that there are gaps to fill.

 

the 180mm (FF) F/2.8 non macro is covered by the XF50-140 F/2.8.

 

I would not be surprised if we do not see many if any Fuji Primes longer than 200mm, as you move into a very specialist market, and the lenses would be expensive to make, would not sell in large numbers, and have a very high selling price

Edited May 8, 2016 by Tikcus

[projetremplace]

I understand Fuji’s decision as far as ‘macro’ goes. A 120mm macro (180mm FF) is a bit too much tele. On the other hand I think it is a real pity that we’re not getting a 180mm f/2.8 tele lens. I think such lens would perfectly fit in Fuji’s lens roadmap.

 

There is room for 200mm f/2.8 (300mm FF) and 270mm f/2.8  (400mm FF) lenses and I hope Fuji also sees that there are gaps to fill.

 

Almost any prime lens lies within the range covered by a zoom. Nevertheless people may buy the primes as well.

Although I own the 100-400: I would still consider to buy a 120mm and a 200mm prime lens. Even if the 200mm had a max aperture of 4.0.

[Patrick FR]

Fujinon XF80mm Macro Coming instead of XF120mm! – Trusted Source

 

more here: http://www.fujirumors.com/fujinon-xf80mm-macro-coming-instead-of-xf120mm-trusted-source/

[darknj]

Dare I to assume it will be a 1:1 macro lens ? 120mm equiv is a bit weird for a macro lens, maybe I am just used to the 105mm format...

[Maurice]

I don't see why it would be weird. Because it doesn't exactly match a number used previously by another brand?

 

And 1:1 of course is the what this whole thing is about.

[Red G8R]

For me the 120 mm would have been too long (focal length) and big in size.  I already bought the Zeiss 50 mm for it's 1:1 macro. I think the 80 mm will be a good balance in terms of focal length. Looking forward to it.

Edited May 9, 2016 by Red G8R

[William james]

XF120mmF2.8 :: Fuji goes for a shorter focal length (below 100mm)!

 

more details on FujiRumors: http://www.fujirumors.com/game-over-for-the-xf120mmf2-8-fuji-goes-for-a-shorter-focal-length-below-100mm

XF120mmF2.8 :: Fuji goes for a shorter focal length (below 100mm)!

 

more details on FujiRumors: http://www.fujirumors.com/game-over-for-the-xf120mmf2-8-fuji-goes-for-a-shorter-focal-length-below-100mm

XF120mmF2.8 :: Fuji goes for a shorter focal length (below 100mm)!

 

more details on FujiRumors: http://www.fujirumors.com/game-over-for-the-xf120mmf2-8-fuji-goes-for-a-shorter-focal-length-below-100mm

It would be great if Fuji said they were going to make a lens, then actually make it, instead of remaking lenses already in the line up. I've given up on the macro,,,,,, got a tamron 90 mm with cheap adaptor, only manual focus but great results.

[rrrrrichard]

It would be great if Fuji said they were going to make a lens, then actually make it, instead of remaking lenses already in the line up. I've given up on the macro,,,,,, got a tamron 90 mm with cheap adaptor, only manual focus but great results.

 

I fear this is a very stupid question, but I haven't given any attention to adapting lenses to the X-mount. Did you get a Tamron with VC, and does the adapter supply voltage and does it actually work? Seems extremely unlikely to me, but...

[darknj]

I fear this is a very stupid question, but I haven't given any attention to adapting lenses to the X-mount. Did you get a Tamron with VC, and does the adapter supply voltage and does it actually work? Seems extremely unlikely to me, but...

 

There aren't any "smart" adapter, at least as far as I know, that works on the Fuji body with other lenses, all of them lose the connector with the aperture control and need to manual focus.

 

Hence some of us prefer to use legacy lenses where the aperture control is still on the lens instead of being on the camera body.

[Twigwater]

Speaking as an outsider looking in on the Fuji lens line-up -

They're missing out not having a 1:1 macro IMHO and that's one of the (few) things that holds me back from switching over.

I need life size without the mess of adapters or extensions or weight.

 

Anything around 100mm (FF) would be good enough in my book and, like the CaNikon's, make a pretty handy close quarters portrait lens as well.

The idea of the 120 macro with 1:1 did appeal to me as a good tele lens / macro combination in the field, but

I see it as an additional macro, not the only one.

 

For the fly fishing stuff I shoot, a 16 1.4 , 35 f2, 56 1.2, 90 f2, 50 or 80 1:1 macro and something like a 120 would be awesome.

[madsector]

For me this decision only makes sense if the XF80 macro will be compatible with the tele converters. But if this would be the case I would be highly interested!