Fujifilm introduces Fujinon 35mm F/2 lens, Teleconverter 1.4X and Instax Mini 70 camera at PhotoPlus Expo 2015

At the PhotoPlus Expo 2015 in New York, Fujifilm has introduced a Fujinon 35mm F/2 R WR Lens with water resistance capabilities, along with Fujinon Teleconverter 1.4X TC WR accessories and Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 camera with X-mount mount lens.

The Fujinon 35mm F/2 R WR lens for its X line mirrorless cameras with high optical quality and reasonable price. Compared to a previous 35mm F/1.4 R lens, this lens gives the equivalent focal length and features a weather- and dust-resistant structure with eight seals on the lens barrel keeping the lens protected from rain, dust and splashes of water when shooting outdoors.Fujinon 35mm F/2 R WR Price

The lens has a 35mm focal length, the Fujifilm X-mount cameras will give the equivalent 50mm on full-frame sensor. Lens with maximum aperture of F/2.0, is composed of 9 rounded diaphragm blades for soft and smooth bokeh. About optics, the lens construction of 9 elements in 6 groups, including two aspherical lenses, two ultra-low dispersion glass, for sharp images, reduces the overall size and focus distance of just 33cm shortened. It features Fujifilm’s advanced Nano-GI coating to prevent the glare and ghosting. Fujifilm also adds AF stepping motor for fast auto focus only 0.08 seconds.

The Fujinon 35mm F/2 R WR Lens will available for pre-order from Amazon and BHphotovideo will be delivered on December 31, 2015 with a selling price of $399.

Along with 35mm F/2 lens, Fujifilm also introduces a high-performance Fujinun Teleconverter XF1.4X TC WR for Fujinon XF50-140mm F/2.8 lens was introduced last year. The camera displays and records information reflecting the change in aperture and focal length when the teleconverter is mounted.Fujinon Teleconverter 1.4X TC WR

Specifically, when this Fujinon Teleconverter 1.4X attached with XF50-140mm lens will look similar 70-20mm angle lens on a Full-frame sensor. To ensure image quality is not impaired, Fujifilm used the 7 elements in 3 groups to to maintain the optical performance of the original lens.

Of course, this Teleconveter is also weather-resistant can operate in harsh environments with a weather-resistant camera and lens (eg X-T1). The Fujinon XF1.4X WR TC Accessories will cost around $449, and available for pre-order from Amazon and BHphotovideo, will be released on 31st December 2015.

All of the Fujifilm X-mount camera will be updated firmware to ensure device compatibility with this new teleconverter and lens.

Also at the PhotoPlus Expo 2015, Fujifilm introduced the Instax Mini 70 camera with faster imaging capabilities. This new Fuji Instax Camera with the new design, especially selfie mode and flash is capable of measuring the appropriate brightness and shooting distance for self portraits, this is a camera for selfie lovers.Fujifilm Instax Mini 70The Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 comes with a self-timer function, the front has a Selfie mirror to capture perfect portraits and also features a Selfie mode to provide the appropriate brightness and shooting distance for each selfie snaps. Instax Mini 70 will be sold with 3 different colors such as Canary Yellow, Island Blue, and Moon White.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 priced at $139.95 which is exclusively available for pre-order on Amazon and BHphotovideo; and will be delivered on 23rd October of this year.

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