No 3rd party lenses for Fuji?
Feb 14, 2019 21:13:53 #
Feb 14, 2019 21:39:44 #
kenArchi wrote:
No Sigma or Tamron lenses for Fuji cameras. Why is that?
Fuji is really a niche market. I had heard from a Sigma rep that they were considering a fuji line, but the Sony product line was going to take precedence.
Feb 14, 2019 23:37:26 #
If you are small quantity, you are in a niche - and nobody wants to play with you ....8-(
Same problem with Sony A-mount ! .....8-(
Same problem with Sony A-mount ! .....8-(
Feb 15, 2019 07:15:57 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Fuji is really a niche market.
Imagine the cost of R&D to get one of your current products to work reliably with a different camera system. Then imagine how many Fuji owners would buy that lens. They put their R&D where the most potential sales are. How many auto parts stores carry brake pads for a 1970 Rolls Royce?
Feb 15, 2019 07:18:21 #
imagemeister wrote:
If you are small quantity, you are in a niche - and nobody wants to play with you ....8-((
As someone at Fuji once said, "Ooh, I have an itch."
Feb 15, 2019 08:23:48 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
kenArchi wrote:
No Sigma or Tamron lenses for Fuji cameras. Why is that?
It takes time. Selling is projected on profits. No manufacturer wants a product that doesn't sell well. When Sigma noticed that Sony's mirrorless cameras were selling well, they decided to come up with a new line of E-mount lenses. Some very good ones I must say.
Feb 15, 2019 10:40:46 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
kenArchi wrote:
No Sigma or Tamron lenses for Fuji cameras. Why is that?
Another reason might be that Fuji glass is simply supreme...
Cheers!
Feb 15, 2019 11:22:57 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
kenArchi wrote:
No Sigma or Tamron lenses for Fuji cameras. Why is that?
Because Fuji lenses are bargain priced as it is and the quality is outstanding. Sigma and Tamron consider Fuji too small a market. Besides, at the prices Fuji is charging, it would be hard for either to compete. Thank goodness for that.
Feb 15, 2019 11:44:06 #
billnikon wrote:
Because Fuji lenses are bargain priced as it is and the quality is outstanding. Sigma and Tamron consider Fuji too small a market. Besides, at the prices Fuji is charging, it would be hard for either to compete. Thank goodness for that.
Well, the Fuji 100-400mm wasn't cheap when introduced ($1900). But it's on sale now I think for $1400. Still less than bargain basement. And it will be interesting to see what it goes back to after the sale.
Feb 15, 2019 12:07:06 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
xt2 wrote:
Another reason might be that Fuji glass is simply supreme...
Cheers!
Cheers!
Fuji is known for their lenses.
Feb 15, 2019 12:12:38 #
kenArchi wrote:
No Sigma or Tamron lenses for Fuji cameras. Why is that?
Why would you want to put third party lenses on a Fuji camera? Do you really think they would be better than native Fuji lenses ... that are outstanding and price competitive?
I suppose with some lenses you could buy adapters to use on a Fuji camera, and manually focus.
Feb 15, 2019 13:53:02 #
xt2 wrote:
Another reason might be that Fuji glass is simply supreme...
Cheers!
Cheers!
This is the one I wish to believe. I further believe that many buy the Fujifilm brand, for its glass (I did), and may not be ready to try another (maybe "cheaper") brand of lenses.
Feb 15, 2019 13:56:31 #
I'm not too concerned about other third-party manufacturers jumping on the Fuji band wagon. Fuji line of lenses is superb for the most part. The 16 is the most exceptional lens I have ever used on any system. Not sure others will add any value to the brand by entering the market. I do have some Roki and Samyang lenses though which are manual and enjoy using them when the opportunity arises. Not sure I am "missing out" on anything with the way things are currently as far as lens options.
Feb 15, 2019 14:01:18 #
My experience with Fuji lenses are with view camera lenses and lenses for the xPan. All are superb.
Feb 15, 2019 14:19:21 #
When Fujifilm developed their EBC coating in the late 60's and 70's they literally walked away with top honors for lens sharpness and have only gotten better. When I switched to Fuji medium format, i literally got rid of all my lenses that weren't Fujifilm and weren't EBC coated.
The problem with third party for Fuji is that I suspect no one can compete with EBC. The market is filled with adaptors and legacy lenses that work with Fuji mount for XF and Xc. The best and sharpest lenses I have used on Fuji have been Konica Hexanon. Closest in sharpness to Fuji's EBC sharpness and cheap at under $100 (plentiful on eBay)
Don't need any other players in the market if you ask me... OK you didn't.
The problem with third party for Fuji is that I suspect no one can compete with EBC. The market is filled with adaptors and legacy lenses that work with Fuji mount for XF and Xc. The best and sharpest lenses I have used on Fuji have been Konica Hexanon. Closest in sharpness to Fuji's EBC sharpness and cheap at under $100 (plentiful on eBay)
Don't need any other players in the market if you ask me... OK you didn't.
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