Fuji interview: XF 8-16mm F2.8 will be released this year
Fujirumors spotted a new Thai nintyerview with Fuji. Here are the key info translated by Fujirumors:
- X-T100 target on people who want to shoot good photos and have a viewfinder and also vlogging. Also a camera for travel shooting, family.
- X-T20 a bit better high ISO senstivity thanks to X-Trans sensor. X-T20 is also overall a bit faster
- X-T100 is faster than X-A5
- the goal was to create the smallest camera possible. Hence no grip. But you can add it separately (comes included in the box).
- the new LCD tilt mechanism allows the camera to be slimmer than when using a fully articulating screen
- Sensor is Bayer, but processing is the same of Fujifilm, hence you have for example film simulation and overall very good IQ
- 4K 15fps is a limitation. Maybe next generation will have upgraded 4K
- Fujifilm has APS-C and Medium Format. MF can provide higher resolution, better dynamic range and better ISO. So Fujifilm thinks that the GFX system is much better than Full Frame. APS-C is smaller and lighter, not only cameras, but especially the lenses, such as telephoto lenses and brighter lenses.
- Fujifilm GFX 50S expanded the demand for Medium Format
- Fujifilm works hard to release XF 8-16mm F2.8 this year
- strongest points of Fujifilm are color reproductions (image processing) and lens quality
- Fujifilm strategy to grow in mirrorless market. They want to be different. In camera style and concept. Every camera model has a different concept.
