
The Fuji X-T12 is scheduled to start shipping next week in the US (September 8th). Here is some additional information/coverage from a recent Fuji X-T2 event in Hong Kong. First, a few Q&A:
In this new video Billy from the Fuji Guys mentioned that a new Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 lens will be announced “later on” (check the 9:37 mark from the video above). The new 50mm lens, together with the Fujinon XF 23 and XF 35 f/2 lenses, will be part of the so called “designer series”. Update: […]

Fuji warns about another upcoming price revision of photographic papers that will basically lead to another price increase. I think Fuji is the only company that issues a press release every time they increase their prices. They even have a press release to say that they are having a “worldwide price revision”, here it is:

The most interesting new patent is for a Tamron 115mm f/1.4 VC full frame DSLR lens – I already covered it on NikonRumors. Sigma 14mm f/3.5 or f/4 lens patent for APS-C mirrorless cameras with zero distortion. Panasonic has a patent for a 24-240mm f/3.6-6.5 MFT lens. Fujifilm filed an unusual patent for a 100mm f/2 […]

The specifications of the upcoming Fuji X-A3 camera and Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR Asph lens just leaked online: Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR Asph lens Lens construction: 10 elements in 6 groups (2 aspherical lenses) Weight: 180g Inner focus Stepping motor Metal exterior Dust and waterproof (down to -10 ℃)