Fujifilm fixes minor bugs with free firmware updates
(Image credit: Rod Lawton/Digital Camera World)
There doesn't seem to be a week that goes by without a major manufacturer issuing firmware updates for its cameras but in rarer instances, lenses also get updated. This is the case this week, as Fujifilm updates the firmware on three of its XF zoom lenses.
Zoom lenses are among the most popular as they cover multiple focal lengths in one lens. It used to be that zoom lenses would have to sacrifice some quality in return for the variable focal length and prime lenses were king, however, with the advancement in today's technology the gap has been reduced.
Unfortunately, it isn't one of those firmware updates that add features or improve AF tracking, but it is just as important as it fixes noted issues with the lens performance.
Not groundbreaking updates but necessary ones to get the lenses working at maximum potential, and regarding the XF 16-80mm, fixing a noisy motor will be very welcomed by users.
If you have never updated your lens firmware or perhaps need a refresher, a step-by-step guide on how to update your lens firmware can be found on each download page.
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