Mirrorless Camera News

Fujifilm announced new products in both the FX and GFX series, doubling down on their commitment to Film Simulation expansion and large-sensor digital photography.

At their recent Fujifilm X Summit in Sydney, Fujifilm unveiled the X-T50, GFX100S II, Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR lens, and Fujinon GF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens.

Key Features

Fujifilm X-T50 Mirrorless Digital Camera
• Positioned below X-T5, above X-T30 II
• Dedicated Film Simulation mode dial
• All-new rounded body shape
• 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor
• 3.0 inch Tilt-Type touch screen LCD monitor
• In-body Image Stabilization (5-axis, 7-stop efficacy)
• AI-based subject detection autofocus
• 6.2/30P & 4K/60P video capture
• Native Frame.io Camera to Cloud connectivity
• REALA ACE Film Simulation mode
• 1.4/2.0 digital teleconverter option
• 13+ stop dynamic range on F-Log2
• Measures 4.9 x 3.3 x 1.9 inches (123.8 x 84 x 48.8mm)
• Weighs 0.96 pounds (438g)
• Black, charcoal silver, and silver colorways

• Body price $1399.95 in US, June availability
• Body with new 16-50mm zoom $1799.95 in US
For more information visit this Fujifilm website

Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens
• Standard (kit) zoom, 24-76mm equivalent
• 9.4-inch (24cm) minimum focusing distance (from sensor plane)
• Internal focus (i.e., constant length)
• Weather Resistant (hence the "WR" designation)
• 11 elements in 9 groups
• Includes 3 aspherical and 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm
• 58mm filter size
• Weighs just 8.5 ounces (240g)

• Lens price $699.95 in US, June availability
For more information visit this Fujifilm website

Fujifilm GFX100S II Mirrorless Digital Camera
• Compact body (lightest GFX body to date)
• GFX 102MP CMOS II sensor (about 1.7X larger than 35mm full-frame)
• In-body Image Stabilization with gyro and acceleration sensors
• IBIS is 5-axis, 8-stop efficacy
• Pixel Shift Multi-Shot feature
• Weighs 31 ounces (883g)

• Body price $4995.95 in US, June availability
For more information visit this Fujifilm website

Fujinon GF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens
• Longest focal length in GF lens lineup
• Fast f/5.6 aperture
• 21 elements in 14 groups
• Includes 2 super ED and 5 ED elements
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm
• Weather Resistant (hence the "WR" designation)
• Built-in Image Stabilization (6-stop efficacy)
• Internal focus (i.e., constant length)
• Minimum focus 9 feet (2.75m)
• Compatible with Fujinon Teleconverter GF1.4X TC WR
• Weighs 3 pounds (1375g)
• Lens price $3499.99 in US, June availability
For more information visit this Fujifilm website

Catch the highlights of the Fujifilm X Summit 2024 in this 44-minute YouTube video.

— Shutterbug Staff