Fuji X Series

Mark M · 30 May 2017 at 12:56

xaldub said:
I love the 1.4 primes ( I have the 16mm and 35mm, plus the 56mm 1.2 ), and would agree that not having WR isn't much of an issue as most Fuji lenses are well made and quite robust anyway, even the cheaper ones. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the newer 23mm f2, 35mm f2 and 50mm f2 lenses .... they are smaller, cheaper, more weather resistant and focus a lot faster than the older wider aperture lenses. Plus, IQ is great also. But, like Raymond I prefer the wider aperture lenses for portraiture / natural light photography. If I was shooting subjects that require fast AF like kids, family, pet dogs ... then absolutely, the newer f2 primes perhaps make more sense. People just have to figure out what is the best tool for them.

The above in bold is interesting as I was just about to purchase the 35mm 1.4 but its mainly for taking pictures of my son who as with most kids never stands still! Would the f2 lense be better? I was hoping for maximum bokeh but no use if most of the images I take are blurred?!

Richdog · 30 May 2017 at 13:24

I have no idea how, where or why but I appear to have lost my 23mm f1.4. I can't find it anywhere in my house and I can't even remember the last time I had it out, agghh! Need to check through my photos to see the last time I used it.

SAM81 said:
What body is this on? I use the 35 1.4 on an XE2 and although it's a fantastic lens, I find it completely useless for tracking anything.

That's because it's on an X-E2, which has notoriously weak continous autofocus. XT-1 will be better, and X-T2 will be much better.

Zaf · 30 May 2017 at 18:38

Raymond Lin said:
Just came across this guy on instagram/Youtube, makes a change from all the SOOC landscape shots on TP.

https://www.instagram.com/caliallstaring/

I need to get some models for TFP stuff me think.

I've watched a few of his YouTube vids, some interesting some not so much...

All PP is done on his phone using VSCO and then uploaded straight to Instagram

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2017 at 18:45

Zaf said:
I've watched a few of his YouTube vids, some interesting some not so much...

All PP is done on his phone using VSCO and then uploaded straight to Instagram

The latter part is part impressive and part meh. One on hand I'm impressed it's done on the phone but meh that's it's VSCO.

I'm impressed with more on his direction, not sure what he says in the background or all the models just know how to hit from pose to pose. That's the difference from normal Jane Doe, they would just stand there.

xaldub · 30 May 2017 at 19:16

Mark M said:
The above in bold is interesting as I was just about to purchase the 35mm 1.4 but its mainly for taking pictures of my son who as with most kids never stands still! Would the f2 lense be better? I was hoping for maximum bokeh but no use if most of the images I take are blurred?!

Yes, if your main goal is to take photos of your kids then I would go for the 35mm f2 rather than the f1.4. The newer f2 lenses have far faster autofocusing.

xaldub · 30 May 2017 at 19:18

Richdog said:
I have no idea how, where or why but I appear to have lost my 23mm f1.4. I can't find it anywhere in my house and I can't even remember the last time I had it out, agghh! Need to check through my photos to see the last time I used it.

Oops !! I hope you find it as it's not the cheapest lens !

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2017 at 20:58

Richdog said:
I have no idea how, where or why but I appear to have lost my 23mm f1.4. I can't find it anywhere in my house and I can't even remember the last time I had it out, agghh! Need to check through my photos to see the last time I used it.

That's because it's on an X-E2, which has notoriously weak continous autofocus. XT-1 will be better, and X-T2 will be much better.

These lenses are too small!

On a serious note, hope you find it soon!

Mark M · 30 May 2017 at 22:11

xaldub said:
Yes, if your main goal is to take photos of your kids then I would go for the 35mm f2 rather than the f1.4. The newer f2 lenses have far faster autofocusing.

Interesting, if only I know someone with a 35mm f2 looking to get rid of theirs

Raymond Lin · 30 May 2017 at 22:28

Mark M said:
Interesting, if only I know someone with a 35mm f2 looking to get rid of theirs

I sold mine only 2 days ago!

Zaf · 30 May 2017 at 22:50

Mark M said:
Interesting, if only I know someone with a 35mm f2 looking to get rid of theirs

Mines on MM

Raymond Lin · 1 Jun 2017 at 22:59

I have gone down to just 3 lenses now, love my primes, they are "not bad"

Also picked up the grip, purely because I need the extra battery for a shoot next month with no chance of change or go near the camera for about an hour.

p.s. I wish the 35mm a bit bigger, it should've been designed the same way as the 23 and 56.

Zaf · 2 Jun 2017 at 00:47

Raymond do you use UV/Protection filters instead of lens caps?

Raymond Lin · 2 Jun 2017 at 00:49

Zaf said:
Raymond do you use UV/Protection filters instead of lens caps?

The lens cap really is for storage, on a day shoot, I leave the lens cap in the bag/in the room. It's literally spent the entire time with the cap off until the camera goes back into the case.

Mark M · 6 Jun 2017 at 08:22

Zaf said:
Mines on MM

Hi there, just had a look at the price but I think I'll wait for one to come into stock on the Fuji refurb store thanks.

Balb0wa · 6 Jun 2017 at 08:46

35mm f2 in stock, looks like they have updated the store, 10+ 10-24's as well.

http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/fujinon-xf35mm-f2-0-r-wr-black-refurbished.html

Mark M said:
Hi there, just had a look at the price but I think I'll wait for one to come into stock on the Fuji refurb store thanks.

Balb0wa · 6 Jun 2017 at 08:53

Just gone for a 10-24 , not sure why, my 5D4 ,100-400MK2 AND 16-35 F4 are coming today,lol.

Mark M · 6 Jun 2017 at 11:36

Balb0wa said:
35mm f2 in stock, looks like they have updated the store, 10+ 10-24's as well.

http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/fujinon-xf35mm-f2-0-r-wr-black-refurbished.html

Thanks! I looked yesterday and they were out of stock so just ordered one.

Zaf · 6 Jun 2017 at 18:56

Thats actually a very good price! Do they do trade in's?

Raymond Lin · 6 Jun 2017 at 19:11

Zaf said:
Thats actually a very good price! Do they do trade in's?

I don't think so, it comes in a brown box, with all the papers, plastic wrapping, lens hood and caps. spotless, not a scratch, I bought 2 lenses from the refurb store. If you don't like it, sell it on TP for a quick sale and take off 5% and it will sell almost instantly.

Zaf · 6 Jun 2017 at 19:22

I've just reduced my MM to match Fuji refurb plus £11 for recored and insured delivery.... I need to start posting on TP lol

I need to get rid of it before I can justify buying the 35mm 1.4