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Fujifilm’s X-Pro Series Successor

It’s been almost six years since the X-Pro3 launched, and fans have been wondering if Fujifilm has abandoned the series. The good news? They haven’t. The bad news? It’s still going to take time.

Fujifilm says they don’t want to release an X-Pro4 that’s just a small, predictable upgrade. “We could just drop the X-Processor 5 and new X-Trans sensor into an X-Pro3 and call it a day, but that’s boring,” says Yuji Igarashi, Fujifilm’s General Manager of Professional Imaging. Instead, they want to make it truly worth the wait.

The challenge? The longer they wait, the higher expectations get, making it even harder to please fans. “We probably made it difficult for ourselves,” Igarashi admits. “Because we made the X-Pro too special.” So, an X-Pro4 will come—thats confirmed. But Fujifilm wants to make sure it’s something photographers actually get excited about.

The Ultimate Lens and Filter System for Your iPhone?

Tusk and ShiftCam have teamed up to bring pro-level cinematography to iPhones with their new Cinema Series lens and filter system. Designed for iPhone 14 Pro through 16 Pro, this setup is meant to give mobile filmmakers Hollywood-quality tools without the bulky gear.

The kit has already been used in major campaigns for Adidas, Coca-Cola, and Skechers, and it’s blowing up on Kickstarter, smashing past its $10,295 goal to nearly $70,000 with over a month left.

It includes seven lenses—like fisheye, macro, wide-angle, anamorphic, and telephoto—plus eight magnetic filters for things like ND, polarizing, and mist effects. The lenses are made from aerospace-grade recycled aluminium, snap on with a twist-and-lock system, and are 10 times smaller and lighter than traditional cinema lenses. The full kit is going for $1,955 on Kickstarter.

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The 60 Seconds Review

Welcome to a new part of the Bite Size Magazine, the 60 seconds Review. Here I will review a piece of photography gear every week (so camera, lens, filter, tripod etc.) and write it together in a compact format which you will be able to read in 60 seconds or less.

This time in Review: The Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air

Viltrox recently unveiled the AF 25mm f/1.7 Air. At $176 / €189, it’s part of Viltrox’s “budget holy trinity” alongside the AF 35mm f/1.7 Air and AF 56mm f/1.7 Air—a solid, wallet-friendly set of primes. With a 38mm full-frame equivalent focal length, it’s a great all-around lens for street, documentary, and event photography.

Light, Compact, and Feature-Packed

At just 170g, this thing is featherlight. The mostly plastic build keeps it portable, though it’s not fully weather-sealed—just a coated front element that repels water and dust. Some do wish it had a dedicated aperture ring though. The built-in USB-C port is a huge win, making firmware updates super easy.

Autofocus: Fast and Quiet

The autofocus is quick, quiet, and reliable, thanks to Viltrox’s STM motor. Face and eye detection work smoothly, which is a big plus for portraits and street shots. Minimal focus breathing also makes it great for video—perfect for gimbal setups since it's so light.

Image Quality: Impressive for the Price

At f/1.7, center sharpness is solid, though the corners are a bit soft (stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4 cleans that up). The HD nano coating does a great job controlling flare, and while there’s some vignetting at wider apertures, it mostly disappears by f/4. Distortion is minor and easy to fix in post.

How It Stacks Up

Compared to other budget primes like the TTArtisan 27mm f/2.8, the Viltrox delivers better sharpness, contrast, and less vignetting. Plus, its USB-C firmware updates are way more convenient than using a special tool like some competitors require.

Should You Buy It?

If you want an affordable, lightweight, and sharp prime lens for APS-C, yes. It’s fantastic for street, documentary, and event photography, and at under $200, it’s hard to beat. Sure, it has some minor quirks, but for the price, this little lens punches way above its weight.

The Rest of this Issue is for Premium Subscribers

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