[Jan.2016] We were invited to FUJIFILM’s Taiwa factory in Sendai (Japan) earlier this year. This is currently FUJIFILM’s only factory that assembles the recently launched new flagship X mirrorless camera, the X-Pro2. The Taiwa factory also assembles a number of XF lenses and X cameras (not limited to the list below). We were brought down to view the assembly lines of the new XF 100-400mmf/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR and the XF 35mmf/2 R WR, as well as the X-Pro2 and the X-T1.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 + XF 35mmf/2 R WR
Fujifilm has a long history in optics, starting back in 1940’s. People will be familiar with Cristar (50mmf/2 and 35mmf/3.5), Fujinon’s Speed Trio (35mmf/2, 50mmf/1.2, and 100mmf/2), Large Format lenses (W135f/5.6, W90mmf/5.6, and W300mmf/8), Fujica (ST801, ST605II), Medium Format (GX645, GF670), and now the line-up of 21 XF lenses. We saw first-hand the efficiency and meticulous attention that we have some to expect from something that bares the “Made in Japan” label.
XF 56mmf/1.2, Fujinon L 50mmf/2, Fujinon L 35mmf/2, XF 23mmf/1.4, Fujinon L 50mmf/2.8
More of the visit can be found on ClubSNAP blog entry, “How FUJIFILM’s new X-PRO2 is made. A visit to FUJIFILM’s Taiwa factory” | Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 |
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