Is there any evidence for a Mk II version of the xf 2/90 coming 2023 ?

Artur Darulewski wrote:

Coldpaw wrote:

GMacF wrote:

1. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the current one. It’s difficult to see what could even be improved upon to make a significant difference.

I can't agree more with your statement. When looking at the Mk I vs. Mk II lenses, there are several things which got improved: Lack of weather resistance, loud AF and maybe a bit slow or inaccurate AF as well as some improvements with image quality.

The 90 f2 already is a WR lens, has silent and fast AF. In addition it is already sharp wide open at f2.

I have bought the lens a few months ago and am very impressed, it quickly has become one of my most used lenses, my only gripe is the size and weight. Personally I never worried about a possible Mk II version, because the one which is available already is simply great.

I do like XF90/2 very much as well, and the only thing that I miss is lack of OIS - I know that there are no XF primes with OIS but I have no IBIS, so this the only "drawback" I could imagine in this almost perfect lens.

Optically it's superb, very sharp wide open and incredibly sharp stopped down. Very good AF, WR - what could be better in MK2?

Cheers,

Artur

our postings crossed each other - so you missed perhaps what I wrote at the same time as you.

As for OIS and IBIS:

I really recommend to purchase a Fujifilm body with IBIS. It is really worth it.
The first time I took shots with my X-T4 and the 2.4/60 I was overwhelmed about the supersharp images handheld with 1/15 sec and even 1/8 sec exposure time.

Just breathtaking!

The X-T4 is a wonderful camera with not only perfect IBIS but a lot of features that help a lot in daily practice. You will never want to go back.

cheers