Vote on future lenses
p.2 #1Vote on future lenses
Sauseschritt wrote:
A 80/1.7 with fast autofocus would be great. No change to optics.
That’s pretty close to the existing 90mm f/2. (Except for the aperture, the 80mm f/2.8 macros is in the same ballpark.)
A 80/1.7 with fast autofocus would be great. No change to optics.
That’s pretty close to the existing 90mm f/2. (Except for the aperture, the 80mm f/2.8 macros is in the same ballpark.)
Mar 06, 2026 at 09:14 AM
p.2 #2Vote on future lenses
SGinNorcal wrote:
I agree, if they go retro brass, it should be full on retro brass MF. I think they also need to bridge the f2 gap between 90 and 200, maybe a 140/f2 prime. Sigma kind of took care of the 12/1.4 that I wanted so Fuji needs to be better than that, a Astro special MF maybe. Updating the 50-140 and 10-24 is a no-brainer. A 10-24/2.8 would be nice if it didn't have to grow much.
I would LOVE a 10-24 2.8 if it somehow wasn't much longer than the f/4. I love my 10-24 v1 and might be willing to sell off my Sigma 18-50 if they made the ultrawide 2.8. X-T5 can crop enough for me to not really need a standard zoom, just bring along a 35 and call it a day. Just don't want my only zoom to be an f/4
RoamingScott wrote
The brass 'crons would be SO much more interesting if they weren't focus by wire. Bring out a dope MF version of them!I would LOVE a 10-24 2.8 if it somehow wasn't much longer than the f/4. I love my 10-24 v1 and might be willing to sell off my Sigma 18-50 if they made the ultrawide 2.8. X-T5 can crop enough for me to not really need a standard zoom, just bring along a 35 and call it a day. Just don't want my only zoom to be an f/4
Mar 06, 2026 at 11:55 AM
p.2 #3Vote on future lenses
The only interesting things to me were the 33 1.0 and the 18-50 1.4 lenses. They had nothing in the telephoto region to vote on, kind of sad really.
Mar 06, 2026 at 12:03 PM
p.2 #4Vote on future lenses
You could likely make a 200mm f2.8 for less than half the price of a 200mm f2.
Yes, I would think certainly less than half. And the biggest difference would be the weight. Looking at the difference between the Canon EF 200mm f2 and the Canon EF 200mm 2.8, the 2.0 weighs a whopping 5.56 lbs. The 2.8 comes in at 1.69 lbs. For those who don't wish to deal with the cost and the weight of an f2, a Fuji 200mm 2.8 would be a welcome alternative.
Yes, I would think certainly less than half. And the biggest difference would be the weight. Looking at the difference between the Canon EF 200mm f2 and the Canon EF 200mm 2.8, the 2.0 weighs a whopping 5.56 lbs. The 2.8 comes in at 1.69 lbs. For those who don't wish to deal with the cost and the weight of an f2, a Fuji 200mm 2.8 would be a welcome alternative.
Mar 06, 2026 at 12:39 PM
p.2 #5Vote on future lenses
JadedWriter wrote:
The only interesting things to me were the 33 1.0 and the 18-50 1.4 lenses. They had nothing in the telephoto region to vote on, kind of sad really.
The survey strikes me as Fuji's marketing trying to think outside the box. None of these seem like mainstream choices. As pointed out by others, it probably shouldn't be looked at as a road map of what's to come. I also doubt a survey like this really represents peoples buying habits at the end of the day.
The only interesting things to me were the 33 1.0 and the 18-50 1.4 lenses. They had nothing in the telephoto region to vote on, kind of sad really.
The survey strikes me as Fuji's marketing trying to think outside the box. None of these seem like mainstream choices. As pointed out by others, it probably shouldn't be looked at as a road map of what's to come. I also doubt a survey like this really represents peoples buying habits at the end of the day.
Mar 06, 2026 at 12:43 PM
p.2 #6Vote on future lenses
SGinNorcal wrote:
The survey strikes me as Fuji's marketing trying to think outside the box. None of these seem like mainstream choices. As pointed out by others, it probably shouldn't be looked at as a road map of what's to come. I also doubt a survey like this really represents peoples buying habits at the end of the day.
Yes, and it costs practically nothing.
EBH
JadedWriter wrote
The only interesting things to me were the 33 1.0 and the 18-50 1.4 lenses. They had nothing in the telephoto region to vote on, kind of sad really.Yes, and it costs practically nothing.
EBH
Mar 06, 2026 at 01:13 PM
p.2 #7Vote on future lenses
I think the only thing in that list that was at one point in the R&D phase was the 33 1.0, which they stopped working on to make the 50 1.0. I would like a 50-140 F2, but I'm crazy so they are not making that. It honestly wouldn't be that much bigger than a full frame 70-200, but people want weight saving.
SGinNorcal wrote:
The survey strikes me as Fuji's marketing trying to think outside the box. None of these seem like mainstream choices. As pointed out by others, it probably shouldn't be looked at as a road map of what's to come. I also doubt a survey like this really represents peoples buying habits at the end of the day.
SGinNorcal wrote:
JadedWriter wrote
The only interesting things to me were the 33 1.0 and the 18-50 1.4 lenses. They had nothing in the telephoto region to vote on, kind of sad really.Mar 06, 2026 at 01:22 PM
p.2 #8Vote on future lenses
Fuji’s marketing department succeeded in getting y’all to talk about this stuff, didn’t they? ;-)
Mar 06, 2026 at 02:07 PM
p.2 #9Vote on future lenses
They didn't even succeed in getting me to watch it. I honestly just want a fast 28mm equivalent on GFX, but they aren't making that.
gdanmitchell wrote:
Fuji’s marketing department succeeded in getting y’all to talk about this stuff, didn’t they? ;-)
gdanmitchell wrote:
Fuji’s marketing department succeeded in getting y’all to talk about this stuff, didn’t they? ;-)
Mar 06, 2026 at 02:31 PM
p.2 #10Vote on future lenses
Perhaps a bit left field, but I would love to see something close to 14-50/4.0, with extra attention paid to imaging quality, and weather sealing. For my travel photography, which is most of what I shoot presently, that would be the one lens to rule them all.
Mar 06, 2026 at 02:47 PM
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p.2 #11Vote on future lenses
The 18 / 30mm dual lens is a really interesting idea. It’s not a zoom but rather similar to the Leica Tri-Elmar.
Also voted for the 14-140mm as that could be a really interesting option on a smaller format, if they make it high-quality (as the description states they would).
Last vote went to the brass versions of the 23,35,50mm. Mostly because I found it the most appealing from the remaining options - I don’t need another 35mm f1.4 and I doubt the 16-80mm f2.8 would be good. Also weird that they have a 16-50mm on there when they just released one.
Also voted for the 14-140mm as that could be a really interesting option on a smaller format, if they make it high-quality (as the description states they would).
Last vote went to the brass versions of the 23,35,50mm. Mostly because I found it the most appealing from the remaining options - I don’t need another 35mm f1.4 and I doubt the 16-80mm f2.8 would be good. Also weird that they have a 16-50mm on there when they just released one.
Mar 07, 2026 at 12:14 AM
p.2 #12Vote on future lenses
really like the 14-140mm idea.
need something light for travel.
need something light for travel.
Mar 07, 2026 at 03:20 PM
p.2 #13Vote on future lenses
These polls are interesting - not so much regarding the proposed lenses, but rather a "view" into the consumer's preferences.
Personally - I couldn't think of anything more boring than the top choices - super fast / heavy, million element count zooms. Sadly, if lenses don't measure well on a MTF chart or against a brick wall, they won't get made.
Similar to the manufacturers incessant drive to build cameras with faster AF and burst rates. I think this is a giant waste of resources and time - but is demanded by many consumers. Putting it bluntly, its because camera enthusiasts drive the market not photographers.
Fujifilm should take a leaf out of Cosinas book and stop "oversharing" lens specifications and design goals. Leave a little "mystery" in the products for the consumers to find and explore. Consumers honestly don't know what they want - lead the market to where you want it to go. Sensor technology and optics are so good these days that there's no reason that APS-C couldn't become the preference compared to Full Frame competitors.
Personally - I couldn't think of anything more boring than the top choices - super fast / heavy, million element count zooms. Sadly, if lenses don't measure well on a MTF chart or against a brick wall, they won't get made.
Similar to the manufacturers incessant drive to build cameras with faster AF and burst rates. I think this is a giant waste of resources and time - but is demanded by many consumers. Putting it bluntly, its because camera enthusiasts drive the market not photographers.
Fujifilm should take a leaf out of Cosinas book and stop "oversharing" lens specifications and design goals. Leave a little "mystery" in the products for the consumers to find and explore. Consumers honestly don't know what they want - lead the market to where you want it to go. Sensor technology and optics are so good these days that there's no reason that APS-C couldn't become the preference compared to Full Frame competitors.
Mar 07, 2026 at 05:53 PM
p.2 #14Vote on future lenses
fjablo wrote:
The 18 / 30mm dual lens is a really interesting idea. It’s not a zoom but rather similar to the Leica Tri-Elmar.
As you point out, it is an old idea. But I think it could be pretty useful to people who may carry several primes and prefer to (at times) not use zooms. The size and optical quality would make a difference.
The 18 / 30mm dual lens is a really interesting idea. It’s not a zoom but rather similar to the Leica Tri-Elmar.
As you point out, it is an old idea. But I think it could be pretty useful to people who may carry several primes and prefer to (at times) not use zooms. The size and optical quality would make a difference.
Mar 07, 2026 at 06:09 PM
p.2 #15Vote on future lenses
Fuji has a recent habit of only releasing 4 or 5 lenses a year, except for last year which had a whopping TWO. And these 2 were tiny things.
I don't think they really care about lenses, they want to sell bodies, and they have spit out 21 of them in the last 5 years with the same sensors.
I don't think they really care about lenses, they want to sell bodies, and they have spit out 21 of them in the last 5 years with the same sensors.
Mar 07, 2026 at 07:15 PM
p.2 #16Vote on future lenses
RWNPhoto wrote:
Fuji has a recent habit of only releasing 4 or 5 lenses a year, except for last year which had a whopping TWO. And these 2 were tiny things.
I don't think they really care about lenses, they want to sell bodies, and they have spit out 21 of them in the last 5 years with the same sensors.
How many are you expecting? If there are about 40 X lenses and 4-5 per year that means a turnover of about 8-10 years if they maintain 40 lenses. If you are expecting a continual 50 lenses then it's a bit longer, but that depends on what is a reasonable number of lens models available at one time.
EBH
Fuji has a recent habit of only releasing 4 or 5 lenses a year, except for last year which had a whopping TWO. And these 2 were tiny things.
I don't think they really care about lenses, they want to sell bodies, and they have spit out 21 of them in the last 5 years with the same sensors.
How many are you expecting? If there are about 40 X lenses and 4-5 per year that means a turnover of about 8-10 years if they maintain 40 lenses. If you are expecting a continual 50 lenses then it's a bit longer, but that depends on what is a reasonable number of lens models available at one time.
EBH
Mar 08, 2026 at 12:36 AM
p.2 #17Vote on future lenses
My vote goes for XF 14-140 
Apart Sigma 16-300 and Tamron 17-70 there is no sensible option in Fuji X mount for super-zoom lens.
Although XF 16-80/2.8 is quite intriguing too.
Apart Sigma 16-300 and Tamron 17-70 there is no sensible option in Fuji X mount for super-zoom lens.
Although XF 16-80/2.8 is quite intriguing too.
Mar 08, 2026 at 05:36 AM
p.2 #18Vote on future lenses
EB-1 wrote:
I don't think they really care about lenses, they want to sell bodies, and they have spit out 21 of them in the last 5 years with the same sensors.How many are you expecting? If there are about 40 X lenses and 4-5 per year that means a turnover of about 8-10 years if they maintain 40 lenses. If you are expecting a continual 50 lenses then it's a bit longer, but that depends on what is a reasonable number of lens models available at one time.
EBH
They also have 2 different lens mounts, so let's not forget that. And one of the lenses they put both lens mounts on.
RWNPhoto wrote
Fuji has a recent habit of only releasing 4 or 5 lenses a year, except for last year which had a whopping TWO. And these 2 were tiny things.I don't think they really care about lenses, they want to sell bodies, and they have spit out 21 of them in the last 5 years with the same sensors.
EBH
They also have 2 different lens mounts, so let's not forget that. And one of the lenses they put both lens mounts on.
Mar 08, 2026 at 07:43 AM
p.2 #19Vote on future lenses
snappy_happy wrote:
Personally - I couldn't think of anything more boring than the top choices - super fast / heavy, million element count zooms.
I agree. I voted for the manual focus option but it is not very popular, it seems. I didn’t vote for another 35, even though Fuji is clearly thinking in that direction, because I have a 35/2 and it’s great. It’s all I’ve used for the past few weeks, in fact.
But now that I think about it… hey Fuji, how about a manual focus version of that legendary 35 1.4? Nobody will complain about the autofocus speed then!
Mar 09, 2026 at 02:37 AM
p.2 #20Vote on future lenses
shinyobject wrote:
… hey Fuji, how about a manual focus version of that legendary 35 1.4? Nobody will complain about the autofocus speed then!
You can AF the existing version if you want to.
Edited on Mar 20, 2026 at 09:10 PM · View previous versions
… hey Fuji, how about a manual focus version of that legendary 35 1.4? Nobody will complain about the autofocus speed then!
You can AF the existing version if you want to.
Edited on Mar 20, 2026 at 09:10 PM · View previous versions
Mar 09, 2026 at 07:24 AM