A new macro lens, a miniature standard prime and a teleconverter have been added to the Fujifilm X-Series roadmap, while a previously hinted-at lens has been given a definite focal length range in an announcement from the company’s headquarters.

The chart released indicates that a 1.4x teleconverter will be the first of the new products to become available in the second half of this year. The converter will be compatible with the current XF50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS, making it a 70-196mm lens – or the 35mm equivalent of a 105-294mm.

The next lens to arrive will be a XF35mm f/2 R, which promises to be a smaller version of the current 35mm f/1.4R – Fuji’s standard lens for this system.

On previous roadmaps Fujifilm has shown a 'super telephoto zoom' which is has now named as the XF100-400mm – though no maximum aperture range has been mentioned. This lens, which will have the same angle of view as a 150-600mm on a full frame system, is due to arrive at the beginning of 2016.

The last lens to arrive will be a XF120mm f/2.8 R Macro lens – 180mm full frame equivalent – which is marked for a mid-2016 release. This lens, as well as the forthcoming superzoom, will also be compatible with the new 1.4x tele converter.

New lenses:
- 1.4x tele converter
  - XF 35mm f/2 R
  - XF 100-400mm
- XF 120mm f/2.8 R Macro

Whilst this is a sneak peak into what the exciting future holds, it is not confirmed and subject to change where some lenses may be brought forward and some delayed.  As and when these lenses will appear, CameraWorld will be the first to let you know.

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