Patrick FR

I think the noise is normal, and comes from some magnets inside the lens. Regarding the aperture, it's definitely not intended to work this way, so you do well to send it back to Amazon

Meike presents Fastest Wide Angle Fuji X-mount lens (25mmF0.95) + 3 more Lenses Meike 25mm f/0.95 (info here) Meike 28mm f/1.8 (info here) Meike 35mm f/1.7 (info here) Meike 50mm f/2.0 (info here)

If I'm not wrong, there is one more MEIKE lens to add, the 28mmF2.8 http://www.mkgrip.com/english.php?m=product&a=product_view&tpid=242&tid=244&id=130&nid=496

Summertime... finally !

wonderful captures!

and also the lenses are very cheap... the 35mmF2 selling particulary well: http://www.fujirumors.com/save-big-pay-only-499-for-the-xf14mm-xf16mmf1-4-now-300-off-and-much-more/

Fuji X Magazine Nr.14 is Out :: See a Fujifilm X-T1 Warmed Up (deliberately) in Fire & much more! http://en.fujifilmxmagazine.eu/14/

and here it is: BHphoto - Price Fujifilm - Accessory Page

Live Blogging here: http://www.fujirumors.com/announced-fujinon-xf-2-0x-teleconverter-live-blogging/ FULL PRESS RELEASE Fujifilm announces the FUJINON XF2X TC WR Teleconverter High-performance weather and dust resistant teleconverter with excellent optical design to be added to the X-Series interchangeable lens line-up in June FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to announce that the new FUJINON TELECONVERTER XF2X TC WR, a teleconverter extending the telephoto area of some X Mount lenses*1, will be added to the mirrorless digital camera X-Series interchangeable lens line-up in June 2016. The FUJINON TELECONVERTER XF2X TC WR is a high-performance teleconverter, capable of multiplying the focal length of mounted lenses*1 by two. It features excellent optical design with a construction of 9 elements in 5 groups to maintain the optical performance of the original lens. In addition, thanks to the unified design when mounted to a compatible lens*1, the teleconverter is weather and dust-resistant and operates at temperatures as low as -10°C. This makes it possible to be used with confidence outdoors when used with the weather and dust-resistant X-T1 and X-Pro2 camera bodies, and the XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR and XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lenses. *1 Compatible lens (As of May 19, 2016) XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR ⇒ 100-280mmF5.6 with teleconverter mounted (Equivalent to 152-427mm on a 35mm format) XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ⇒ 200-800mmF9-11 with teleconverter mounted (Equivalent to 305-1,219mm on a 35mm format) 1．Main Features (1) High image quality design which maintains the optical performance of the original lens Construction of 9 elements in 5 groups maintains the optical performance of the original lens. By using the optimal image quality parameters for the overall characteristics of the original lens and 2x teleconverter, excellent imaging performance with great aberration suppression is still achieved. The aperture becomes two f-stops higher when the teleconverter is mounted, and the camera displays and records information reflecting the change in aperture and focal length. (2) Autofocus performance Phase detection AF is still available when using the XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR with the 2x teleconverter mounted. Contrast Detection AF is still available when using the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR with the 2x teleconverter mounted. Accurate focusing at super-telephoto focal lengths with shallow depth of field is possible thanks to the AF performed by the image sensor, thanks to the ‘Live View’ feature on the cameras. (3) The optical image stabilization performance The camera’s optical image stabilization performance*2 is unaffected by the addition of the teleconverter. *2　CIPA guidelines, at telephoto end. (4) Weather and dust-resistant and -10°C low-temperature operation Using the teleconverter with a weather-resistant camera, such as the FUJIFILM X-T1 or X-Pro2 mirrorless digital camera and the FUJINON XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR or FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens does not affect the weather resistance of the system. (5) High-grade subtle appearance The teleconverter’s high grade metal exterior has been designed with the X system in mind. When attached to a compatible FUJINON lens, the two products appear as one single lens. 2．Main Specification Type: FUJINON LENS XF2X TC WR Lens construction: 9 elements 5 groups Focal length: 2x that of original lens Max. aperture: 2 additional stop Min. aperture: 2 additional stop Focus range: Approx. same as that of original lens Max. magnification: 2x that of original lens External dimensions: Diameter x Length （distance from camera lens mount flange）: Approx. Φ58mm x 30.2mm Weight (excluding lens caps :）Approx.170g Support Information A firmware update is required for the FUJINON XF50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR and FUJINON XF100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lenses in order to provide full compatibility. This firmware is planned to be available at the beginning of June 2016. Please note that when updating firmware, make sure to update the latest camera firmware before updating the lens. Please refer to the following website for information on how to confirm your firmware version and its update methods. http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html Please be sure to check the following website as we will continue to update it with information regarding mountable lenses. http://fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujinon_lens_xf2x_tc_wr/ UK AVAILABILITY AND PRICING: The FUJINON TELECONVERTER XF2X TC WR will be on sale in the UK from the end of June 2016 with a suggested retail price of £349.

No... it won't be available right in time for you

Brian said in the comments on dpreview, he planned if May... but it's a one man show, and there can be easily delays

announcement in September: http://www.fujirumors.com/xf23mmf2-wr-will-be-announced-in-surprise-one-more-still-not-rumored-f2-lens-is-coming-trusted-japanese-source/

X-T2... see it live: http://www.fujirumors.com/breaking-first-fujifilm-x-t2-real-life-video/

if you don't like the lens hood that comes with the XF23mmF1.4, you might be interested in this one that Fuji will launch soon: http://www.fujirumors.com/fuji-2-0x-teleconverter-coming-in-may-first-images-leaked-online-new-lens-hood-for-xf23mmf1-4-coming-too/

Fuji 2.0x Teleconverter coming in May :: First Images leaked online :: http://www.fujirumors.com/fuji-2-0x-teleconverter-coming-in-may-first-images-leaked-online-new-lens-hood-for-xf23mmf1-4-coming-too/

bug fix on the way: http://www.fujirumors.com/rumor-bug-fix-firmware-for-fujifilm-x-pro2-coming/

"The Neon Demon" by Nicolas Winding Refn X-Pro1 + 35mmF1.4 http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/43006/red-band-trailer-the-neon-demon

Fujifilm X-T1 will get one more (and final?) Kaizen Firmware Update This Year! More on FR: http://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm-x-t1-will-get-one-more-and-final-kaizen-firmware-update-this-year/

seems like the site crashed

See it here: http://fujifilm-x.com/en/photographers/

10 Reasons Why the Fujifilm X-T2 is (probably) better than the X-Pro2 (Based on Rumors & Fuji Manager Statements) Read them on FujiRumors: http://www.fujirumors.com/10-reasons-why-the-fujifilm-x-t2-is-probably-better-than-the-x-pro2-based-on-rumors-fuji-manager-statements

the X-E2 has the same AF-system and features of the X-T10. If you don't need the tilt screen and prefer the rangefinder design, get the X-E2S

Fujinon XF80mm Macro Coming instead of XF120mm! – Trusted Source more here: http://www.fujirumors.com/fujinon-xf80mm-macro-coming-instead-of-xf120mm-trusted-source/

In this case I'd go for the X-T10, which has a full auto mode with scene recognition. The X-E2 has not this feature, but the X-E2S has it. Keep in mind: the X-T10 has a tilt screen. Regarding the lenses, for architecture I can recommend the 14mm (which is optically corrected and basically distortion free). As a second lens I'd go for a 35mm (F2 or F1.4). A pretty flexible focal length and good to photograph people, too. If you go for a zoom lens, I'd recommend the XC16-50 over the XF18-55, because the additional 2mm on the wide end can be handy when shooting archtecture. If you need better video features, you have to go for the X-TransIII + X-Processor Combo we find in the X-Pro2. The X-T20 will get that, too... but I don't know yet when they will release it... it might be some time in 2017.

The deal is valid. But I got a letter from Fuji lawyers... nice way to wake up in the morning the story is simple: sell a kidney, my Mazda2, and more to pay a lawyer and fight against Fujifilm, or take off the post. I went for the latter Now you know how much Fuji loves me