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11 February 2015
Updating the roadmap for its X mount lineup, Fufifilm has added three more lenses. The new optics include:
- The XF120mm f2.8 R Macro 1:1, a macro and telephoto lens. This is the second X mount macro.
- The XF35mm f2 R, a compact and lightweight standard focal length lens.
- The 1.4x Teleconverter, the first of its kind for the X mount, for the XF50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR, XF120mm f2.8 R Macro, XF100-400mm lenses.
The company also announced its previously-announced super telephoto zoom "will have a focal range equivalent to 150-600mm" in 135mm format.
For more information see the news release below.
Fujifilm Updates X Mount Lens Roadmap
Fujifilm Corp. has released an updated roadmap for its X mount interchangeable lenses. Highly regarded for their outstanding image quality, resolution and well-built bodies, Fujifilm's unique X mount lens range now has three new additions.
The new lenses that have been added to the Fujinon x Mount Lens Roadmap are:
- NEW XF120mm f2.8 R Macro 1:1 Macro, telephoto lens
- NEW XF35mm f2 R compact and lightweight standard focal length lens
- NEW 1.4x Teleconverter for XF50-140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR, XF120mm f2.8 R Macro, XF100-400mm
The XF120mm f2.8 R Macro is the second macro lens to be added to the line-up.
The XF35mm f2 R, with a standard focal length of 53mm, is a much anticipated addition to the line-up, aimed at photographers who will appreciate the smaller size and lighter weight.
The 1.4x Teleconverter is the first of its kind for the X mount and can be attached to other Fujinon X mount lenses to extend the focal length by 1.4 times.
Updates on other products
Fujifilm can confirm that the much-anticipated "Super Telephoto Zoom" lens that was announced on its previous roadmap update will have a focal range equivalent to 150-600mm.