Fellow Fujinon Fans,
It is with deep regret that I inform you that Fujinon has recently discontinued production and shipment of SOME of their excellent line of large format optics. Thanks to a fellow photographer from Japan, I have learned that they have ended production of the following lenses:
Fujinon-SW f8.0/90mm shipment ended in August 2006
Fujinon-T f8.0/300mm shipment ended in August 2006
Fujinon-CMW f5.6/300mm shipment ended in December 2006
Fujinon-SWD f5.6/65mm shipment ended in December 2006
With Nikon exiting the large format market a couple years ago, this does not bode well for future LF lens availability. Fuji makes great lenses, and some that are truly unique in the combination of compact size and generous coverage (240mm Fujinon A, 450mm Fujinon C, 600mm Fujinon C, etc.).
I have no idea if they have plans to discontinue any other lenses, but if you've been thinking about buying a Fujinon lens, now might be a good time to act. In addition to insuring yourself of getting a great lens (I LOVE my 240 A and 450 C), you might also help send a message Fuji that there is still a market for these wonderful products.
Kerry
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