Fujifilm beefed up its GFX Medium Format system with the announcement of two new lenses and an adapter that lets users use legacy Fujinon large-format lenses on the medium-format digital camera. The new lenses are a 23mm f/4 superwide and a 110mm f/2 portrait lens. Both lenses and the adapter are compatible with the GFX 50S medium format camera.
Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR Lens
With a focal length that is the equivalent of an 18mm on a 35mm sensor camera, the Fujinon GF23mm f/4 is ideally suited for landscape and architecture photography. Fujifilm claims minimal distortion despite the super-wide angle of view, with claimed high-resolution edge-to-edge performance.
Key features:
- 12 Groups, 15 elements
- 2 Aspherical lenses, one Super ED lens and 3 ED lenses
- “Thoroughly suppressed” chromatic aberration
- Inner-focusing AF system, Linear Motor Drive for fast, quiet AF
- Dust, weather resistant, usable down to 14 degrees F
- Command dial mode allows aperture to be changed via camera command dial
The Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR Lens will be available from Adorama in late June for . Adorama is currently accepting pre-orders; order now and it will be shipped on a first-come, first-served basis. Credit cards are not charged until the product is shipped.
Fujinon GF110mmF2 R LM WR Lens
With a focal length that is ideal for portrait photography, this medium telephoto lens has the equivalent of an 87mm lens on a 35mm format camera. Its f/2 wide aperture, which is wider than typical medium-format lenses, delivers pleasing bokeh that portrait photographers prefer. Fujinon claims photos taken with this lens will depict portraits with a realistic, three-dimensional feel.
Key features
- Weather-resistant design, can operate down to 14 degrees F
- 14 Elements in 9 groups, includes 4 ED lens elements
- Super ED, 3 ED lenses suppress chromatic aberration
- Claimed high edge-to-edge resolution
- 9-blade aperture for smooth, circular bokeh
The Fujinon GF110mmF2 R LM WR Lens will be available from Adorama in late June for . Adorama is currently accepting pre-orders; order now and it will be shipped on a first-come, first-served basis. Credit cards are not charged until the product is shipped.
GFX View Camera Adapter G
Finally, Fujifilm announced the View Camera Adapter G, which can be used when shooting with the GFX 50S when using previous FUJINON large-format camera lenses, such as the CM FUJINON. The adapter is mounted in the film camera loading position of the view camera which adopts the film format of the 4×5 size.
The view camera adapter allows the GFX 50S to be mounted to the standard graflock-type back of a view camera. This allows the use of FUJINON large format camera lenses, such as the CM-W FUJINON lens series. The camera or lens shutter can be triggered, allowing the user to choose the optimum method. The large image circle and the bellows of the view camera can be used with tilt, shift and swing movements, effective for product and architectural photography.
The GFX View Camera Adapter G will be available from Adorama in late June for . Adorama is currently accepting pre-orders; order now and it will be shipped on a first-come, first-served basis. Credit cards are not charged until the product is shipped.
The new lenses and adapter join three existing medium-format Fujifilm lenses. Fujifilm says they will add a 45mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens later this year, and a prime telephoto lens and tele converter some time in 2018, rounding out their G-mount lineup.
