Also Due on the 25th (Fuji and Sigma)

Also expected on the 25th is the announcement of the Fuji GFX 50R, the rangefinder-style counterpart to the medium-format SLR-style GFX 50S. The new camera is expected to be somewhat lower spec and somewhat less expensive.

But we'll see.

And Sigma is expected to introduce a portrait lens in mounts for both Micro 4/3 and Fuji X-mount this week—a 56mm ƒ/1.4. I'd be in the market for that, so I'll be watching. But given that I have a Micro 4/3 camera and a Fuji X camera at the moment, the choice as to which mount to get could mean I'd be making a hard choice between the two cameras and formats, and it could potentially make my head explode. So if you stop hearing from me.... :-)

[UPDATE: Oh, sorry, "brain fart." The new Sigma will be Micro 4/3 and Sony E-mount, of course. Sorry for my confusion. Or wishful thinking, whatever. —Ed.]

Mike
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[Bob Travaglione]

Being committed to Micro 4/3 and Fujifilm systems is tough. As I get older, I do love the weight and size of the Micro 4/3, but I love the look of the files in the Fuji immensely. I wish Fujifilm would make a new model of their cameras in a Micro 4/3rds Lens Mount! (My Problem would be over)

[Gary]

Really? Sigma are going to make an X-mount lens?

[Oh, sorry, "brain fart." The new Sigma will be Micro 4/3 and Sony E-mount, of course. Sorry for my confusion. Or wishful thinking, whatever. And thanks for the correction.... --Mike]

[Rick Popham]

Have you tried the Fuji 56mm f/1.2? A couple or three years ago I rented that lens along with an X-T1 and a kit zoom just to see if I liked the Fuji system. I was pretty impressed with the 56.

[Stephen Scharf]

The Fujifilm GFX50R will be priced right around $4500, give or take a coupla hundred bucks. Given that Fujifilm's cost of purchasing just the sensor alone, is $2000, that tells me they're not likely making much, if any, margin on this camera if the "finished goods" price is $4500. It might even be a bit of a loss-leader for them. The GFX50R will look a lot like a larger X-E3. Rumor has it they may also release a 40mm pancake lens for it, but that is still rumor. Still, I wouldn't put anything past Fujifilm to do a lens like that.

A year from now, you might be able to buy a new GFX50R for about $3800 at a Fujifilm incentive price, e.g. as is currently the situation for the GFX50S, being $650 off MSRP.

That's great news that Sigma will make a lens for Fuji XF mount! [Er, except I was wrong (see the Update). Sorry for the mistake. --Mike]

[Oskar Ojala]

I read that the Sigma 56/1.4 would also be available as native Sony E mount.

[Ash]

Hi Mike,

Are you sure that the Sigma 56mm is being released for Fuji X mount? If so, you are breaking some news.

[No, it's my brain cells that appear to be breaking. See the Update.... --Mike]