Fujifilm Announces the X-M1 and Fujinon XF 27mm f2.8 Lens

Last Updated on 06/24/2013 by Chris Gampat

Editor’s Note: In our phone call meeting with Fujifilm, the company stated that the focusing will not be as fast as the XE-1’s.

New winds are pushing Fujifilm’s sails forward. The company has just announced the X-M1, the third installment in the very popular X-series of cameras. The X-M1 shares the same 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans censor with the X-Pro 1 and X-E1, but unlike the other two, it comes with a newly designed Fujinon XC16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OIS zoom lens. The X-M1 is a compact interchangeable lens camera that packs a lot of punch, and given Fujifilm’s penchant for design, it is an attractive compact companion. The X-M1 will be available in black and silver for $699.95 (body only) in July and in brown for the same price in August. With the Fujinon XC16-50mm f3.5-5.6 OIS lens, it will be $799.95.

On the glass spectrum, Fujifilm has also announced the new Fujinon XF 27mm f2.8 lens. It is compatible with all X-series cameras, including the brand new X-M1. At 2.75 oz, it is an extremely lightweight lens that will be a go-to option for many who want a light kit. With 7 aperture blades and a shallow depth of field, the lens will surely deliver some great results, and it will definitely be a hit with the street photography crowd. It will be available in July for $449.95.

Full Specs and photos are after the jump.

XM1

• 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor

• EXR Processor II

  • Start-up time of 0.5

  • Shutter lag time of 0.05

  • Shooting interval time of 0.7

• 3” (920K dot) tilting high resolution LCD screen

• Full range of ISO100 – ISO25600

• Wireless image transfer

• Q Menu shortcut button

• In-camera RAW processing

• Film Simulation modes (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia, and Black & White)

• 8 Advanced Filters (Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key and Partial Color)

• Multiple Exposure mode to superimpose a second exposure on the first exposure

• Full HD movie 1080P\30fps and built-in stereo microphone

• Available accessories include: Leather Case, Hand Grip, and Clip-on Flash

27mm f2.8

• 24-76mm equivalent F3.5-5.6 lens

• Fully compatible with FUJIFILM X-Mount

• 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element

• Seven round-edged aperture blades, which offer 17 stops in 1/3 EV steps

Please Support The Phoblographer

We love to bring you guys the latest and greatest news and gear related stuff. However, we can’t keep doing that unless we have your continued support. If you would like to purchase any of the items mentioned, please do so by clicking our links first and then purchasing the items as we then get a small portion of the sale to help run the website.

Also, please follow us on Facebook, Flickr and Twitter.