The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

addicknchips said:
Keep an eye out used as can find them for a little of £500. Wonderful glass.
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Be lucky to find one in nice condition for that though. It's a lens I'd love to try out myself. I have pondered on selling the 16mm to get one and then I'd sell the 50F2 and get something like the 23 or 35 F2 .... but damn, why does it have to be a choice like that!? I like the 16mm too much. Might just wait a bit, think i can sell the 50 and add the extra for the 90 at some point soon enough. The 50F2 is a sweet lens, but I just find it's not actually long enough at times, and when i want anything shorter the 16 does it all.
 
Here's a shot taken with a XF90 when I owned one a few years back, this strange effect was caused by shooting through iron railings giving a strange/weird photographic effect.....which I like. Very painterly end result, shot using a X-Pro1.

Floral chaos



floral chaos by APM Photography, on Flickr

XP1 | XF90 | F2 | 1/850th | iso 400
 
Cagey75 said:
Be lucky to find one in nice condition for that though. It's a lens I'd love to try out myself. I have pondered on selling the 16mm to get one and then I'd sell the 50F2 and get something like the 23 or 35 F2 .... but damn, why does it have to be a choice like that!? I like the 16mm too much. Might just wait a bit, think i can sell the 50 and add the extra for the 90 at some point soon enough. The 50F2 is a sweet lens, but I just find it's not actually long enough at times, and when i want anything shorter the 16 does it all.
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I think £525 for a decent one is about going rate. Keep the 16 and do what you need to to get the 90.
 
addicknchips said:
I think £525 for a decent one is about going rate. Keep the 16 and do what you need to to get the 90.
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I think that's the way to go. Like I say, the 50F2 is a very decent lens, I just know the 90 would be better for me. I can fill the gap with some nice vintage 50mm-ish adapted lens at any stage, there are some gems out there for very little money. You can get a really nice 50mm 1.4 MF lens for less than £100
 
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Under £70 I'd say. Prices seem to be rising but you can maybe still find them for £60 odd easily enough.
 
woof woof said:
Under £70 I'd say. Prices seem to be rising but you can maybe still find them for £60 odd easily enough.
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I had a quick check on the bay, using the Takumar 50mm 1.4 as an example. I'm sure if I looked a bit harder I'd find better deals, £70 sounds very do-able with a little work
 
Cagey75 said:
I had a quick check on the bay, using the Takumar 50mm 1.4 as an example. I'm sure if I looked a bit harder I'd find better deals, £70 sounds very do-able with a little work
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Minolta Rokkor and Canon FD's at buy it now for under £70.

I have both of those plus a Zuiko.
 
woof woof said:
Minolta Rokkor and Canon FD's at buy it now for under £70.

I have both of those plus a Zuiko.
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What the best vintage 50mm 1.4 in your opinion? I know you've used a shed tonne over the years. I have read good things about the Minolta but there's a few variants?
 
Of the Rokkor, FD and Zuiko I'd say that the Rokkor MD 50mm has the least character, is the most transparent and gives the most modern look being sharper and with a touch less ca on bright areas, next the FD and third the Zuiko but I'm really only looking at differences at the widest apertures and for example if you apply a bit more sharpening and contrast to the Zuiko the gap between it and the Rokkor narrows.

Other than f1.4's for character the Rokkor 55mm f1.7 MC takes some beating, maybe the less modern coatings add to the character. This is the lens that got me into old lenses and it does IMO give a special look, the way he sharpness and dof falls away across the frame does IMO give a different look. I also like the Rokkor 50mm f1.2 MD as it again has a special look at wide apertures but stopped down it's just a nice lens which really gives you two lenses in one, modern and transparent looking stopped down and with its own look at wider apertures. I tend to like lenses with dual personalities or maybe even just a different look. Another one to look at is the Rokkor 50mm f1.7 MD as it's small, light, sharp and like the MD f1.4 gives a more transparent look. I have the similar FD and Zuiko f1.8's and I'd place them in the same order, Rokkor, FD then Zuiko.

I also have Nippon Kogaku 50mm f1.4 and f2 but IMO these don't match he others I have. The f1.4 in particular is very characterful and dreamy at wide apertures and really these two lenses are more about character and build quality and the joy of using them than wide aperture performance. I've taken some of my favourite pictures with the f2.
 
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woof woof said:
Of the Rokkor, FD and Zuiko I'd say that the Rokkor MD 50mm has the least character, is the most transparent and gives the most modern look being sharper and with a touch less ca on bright areas, next the FD and third the Zuiko but I'm really only looking at differences at the widest apertures and for example if you apply a bit more sharpening and contrast to the Zuiko the gap between it and the Rokkor narrows.

Other than f1.4's for character the Rokkor 55mm f1.7 MC takes some beating, maybe the less modern coatings add to the character. This is the lens that got me into old lenses and it does IMO give a special look, the way he sharpness and dof falls away across the frame does IMO give a different look. I also like the Rokkor 50mm f1.2 MD as it again has a special look at wide apertures but stopped down it's just a nice lens which really gives you two lenses in one, modern and transparent looking stopped down and with its own look at wider apertures. I tend to like lenses with dual personalities or maybe even just a different look. Another one to look at is the Rokkor 50mm f1.7 MD as it's small, light, sharp and like the MD f1.4 gives a more transparent look. I have the similar FD and Zuiko f1.8's and I'd place them in the same order, Rokkor, FD then Zuiko.

I also have Nippon Kogaku 50mm f1.4 and f2 but IMO these don't match he others I have. The f1.4 in particular is very characterful and dreamy at wide apertures and really these two lenses are more about character and build quality and the joy of using them than wide aperture performance. I've taken some of my favourite pictures with the f2.
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Cheers for that. The reason I say 1.4 offerings is because with most vintage lenses, or even many modern ones, they will be sharper stopped down a bit. For me if a lens is decent enough at F2 it's a go. I do like character in a lens, but I must admit to being a bit of a slave to decent sharpness, contrast and clarity too, and that 'pop' where you want it. I will have to do some research and will take your suggestions on board to start :)
 
I think with any of the more neutral lenses you'd have to shoot the same shot in the same lighting with each to see the differences and that's what I did. Looking at real world pictures and especially whole pictures any of the less funky ones will do a good job, IMO, and IMO you'd never know which one was used.

I'd honestly buy on price and condition rather than worry how one will compare to another wide open when comparing identical shots.
 
macvisual said:
I think I’ll aim for the XF90 f2 (thanks for the advice Jon), although may take a few weeks or so regarding finding extra monies etc...

Peter
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Superb lens :)
 
macvisual said:
I think I’ll aim for the XF90 f2 (thanks for the advice Jon), although may take a few weeks or so regarding finding extra monies etc...

Peter
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Since the 85 has let you down I think it's worth the wait for you to gather the extra funds. I'm disappointed to hear that the Viltrox is acting funky, it's one I had my eye on too. I hope there's no such BS with their upcoming trio of shorter primes.
 
woof woof said:
I think with any of the more neutral lenses you'd have to shoot the same shot in the same lighting with each to see the differences and that's what I did. Looking at real world pictures and especially whole pictures any of the less funky ones will do a good job, IMO, and IMO you'd never know which one was used.

I'd honestly buy on price and condition rather than worry how one will compare to another wide open when comparing identical shots.
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Sound advice, thanks a mill. If I can swing it anytime soon I think it's what I'd like to do. Get the 90F2, sell on the 50F2 and get a decent MF 50mm/ It's not a FL I feel I 'need' on APSC [75mm equiv] but still like to have for the odd time I will want it. I got the 50F2 to replace the 35F2 as i wanted a little more separation from the 16mm [which has become my main and I do love it] - but I've always wanted longer to boot. And the 90mm would double as a very nice macro option for me using my Raynox. Even solo it has better close focusing and magnification than most 85mm lenses.
 
I'm generally not into longer lenses but I surprised myself by taking about a zillion pictures with 50mm lenses mounted on my Panasonic G1 MFT. For a while 50mm giving an equiv 100mm was my most used thing.

So, 50mm on APS-C might just grab you.
 
woof woof said:
I'm generally not into longer lenses but I surprised myself by taking about a zillion pictures with 50mm lenses mounted on my Panasonic G1 MFT. For a while 50mm giving an equiv 100mm was my most used thing.

So, 50mm on APS-C might just grab you.
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It is growing on me, it is a cracking little lens [according to lenstips one of Fuji's sharpest ever] I have actually been using it too [have posted these previous on here but just some various examples using the Fuji 50F2]

Rotten Apple by K G, on Flickr
DSCF4163 by K G, on Flickr
Ladybird by K G, on Flickr
DSCF3964 by K G, on Flickr
 
Cagey75 said:
It is growing on me, it is a cracking little lens [according to lenstips one of Fuji's sharpest ever] I have actually been using it too [have posted these previous on here but just some various examples using the Fuji 50F2]

Rotten Apple by K G, on Flickr
DSCF4163 by K G, on Flickr
Ladybird by K G, on Flickr
DSCF3964 by K G, on Flickr
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Great set Keith, loving the Ladybird and the image of your daughter.
 
Dave70D said:
Great set Keith, loving the Ladybird and the image of your daughter.
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Thank you :) it was you helped convince me on the 50F2 - and you weren't wrong, it is a great lens. Whether it's a great lens for my style is the question I ask myself I guess, it's a bit in-between. I'd like to keep it and add on something longer like the 90mm, but budget dictates sadly.
 
Cagey75 said:
It is growing on me, it is a cracking little lens [according to lenstips one of Fuji's sharpest ever] I have actually been using it too [have posted these previous on here but just some various examples using the Fuji 50F2]

Rotten Apple by K G, on Flickr
DSCF4163 by K G, on Flickr
Ladybird by K G, on Flickr
DSCF3964 by K G, on Flickr
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Very nice set of Fujigraphs, with the ladybird & portrait shot also being my fav’s.

George.
 
Not used s Fuji for a while but I think the xt2 I ordered from camera jungle may be faulty.

Manual focus and focus peaking doesn't work. When I switch the front dial from single AFS to manual it says AFC. I've tried it with both the 18-55 and a hellios 58 f2 and it will take photos on the hellios but no peaking. The 18-55 won't manual focus at all.

I've done a camera reset and still no manual focus mode. Any ideas in case I'm doing something wrong?
 
Cagey75 said:
What the best vintage 50mm 1.4 in your opinion? I know you've used a shed tonne over the years. I have read good things about the Minolta but there's a few variants?
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Having tried a few, the best I've come across are:
Nikon 50mm f1.2 Ai-S - Has serious coma issues wide open in the borders, but it's pretty sharp centrally with a nice glow wide open. Exceptionally sharp from f2 onwards. - Nonagonal bokeh & 18 point sunstars
Nikon 55mm f2.8 micro - Not f1.4 but it's Extremely sharp, pretty much from wide open. Bonus of being capable of 1:2 macro- Heptagonal bokeh & 14 point sunstars
Olympus 50mm f1.8 - Very cheap (got mine for £5) and very compact, similar performance to any other f1.8 standard - Hexagonal bokeh and 6 point sunstars

I always wanted to try the contax zeiss lens as the few lenses I have used have been exceptionally good. (distagon 35 f1.4, planar 85 f1.4, vario-sonnar 35-70 f3.4)
 
Thunderbird010 said:
Not used s Fuji for a while but I think the xt2 I ordered from camera jungle may be faulty.

Manual focus and focus peaking doesn't work. When I switch the front dial from single AFS to manual it says AFC. I've tried it with both the 18-55 and a hellios 58 f2 and it will take photos on the hellios but no peaking. The 18-55 won't manual focus at all.

I've done a camera reset and still no manual focus mode. Any ideas in case I'm doing something wrong?
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Is the focus more switch definitely enabled?
 
CJ were good to me when I complained that there was a couple bits missing from the X-H1 package I bought. The flash, hot shoe cover and the lugs to attach a strap. They forwarded these bits on and threw in an extra strap for some reason and a spare battery I hadn't asked for. Get on to them pronto to have them collect the faulty camera and send a replacement. Shouldn't be any hassle.
 
addicknchips said:
Ah. I'm getting sucked in by the x-pro 3 marketing and all of a sudden want one
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I honestly just don't see the attraction for the Pro series, unless you're a left eye shooter. It's bigger, uglier, and more expensive than a T3 which is more than capable of taking the same images. Of course, it could just be a "style" thing, but if that were the case I'd really be chasing a Nikon Fd & a couple of primes.
 
The Canon is heading to mpb on Tuesday, so have taken a quick photo as to my main reason why - downsizing...

I have been with Canon for many many years and have loved the cameras, so it was a big decision for me to change over (as I am sure with many others).

Loving the X-T3 though still feel a turncoat (bit like the rugby today - I am an avid All Black supporter, but will now be supporting England for the remainder of the Cup)
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weebleswobble said:
The Canon is heading to mpb on Tuesday, so have taken a quick photo as to my main reason why - downsizing...

I have been with Canon for many many years and have loved the cameras, so it was a big decision for me to change over (as I am sure with many others).

Loving the X-T3 though still feel a turncoat (bit like the rugby today - I am an avid All Black supporter, but will now be supporting England for the remainder of the Cup)
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I had had Canon cameras, film & digital, since the 80's, in fact I still have an EOS620 film body, but once I got an X-T2 the 6D & 7D2 never saw the light of day. I honestly feel that Canon & Nikon left it too long before they jumped on the Mirrorless band wagon. Fuji & Sony have had the experience and are now well into their 3rd generation bodies.

For me the Fuji is just so nice to actually use, with all the external controls, it just seems like a "proper" camera.
 
weebleswobble said:
The Canon is heading to mpb on Tuesday, so have taken a quick photo as to my main reason why - downsizing...

I have been with Canon for many many years and have loved the cameras, so it was a big decision for me to change over (as I am sure with many others).

Loving the X-T3 though still feel a turncoat (bit like the rugby today - I am an avid All Black supporter, but will now be supporting England for the remainder of the Cup)
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I switched for similar reasons - weight as much a volume. Despite shooting Canon for over 10 years, my Dad's 5D felt alien when I needed to borrow it 6 months after switching.
 
Jelster said:
I honestly feel that Canon & Nikon left it too long before they jumped on the Mirrorless band wagon. Fuji & Sony have had the experience and are now well into their 3rd generation bodies.

For me the Fuji is just so nice to actually use, with all the external controls, it just seems like a "proper" camera.
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Funnily enough, the chap I dealt with in Jessops, when I traded all my Nikon gear in for the Fuji stuff, said the same thing re. CaNikon being late to the party. I dithered over Fuji for months and thought a lot about Nikon’s Z system but the size, weight, cost put me off. Do I need a full frame system? No, I don’t.

The wife and I have just had a week in The Lakes. I had the Fuji on a tripod and all the controls I needed were right there, as nice, clicky switches and dials. I’ve never owned a camera/system that is so enjoyable to use. The pics are nice as well. :)

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Jelster said:
I honestly just don't see the attraction for the Pro series, unless you're a left eye shooter. It's bigger, uglier, and more expensive than a T3 which is more than capable of taking the same images. Of course, it could just be a "style" thing, but if that were the case I'd really be chasing a Nikon Fd & a couple of primes.
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Don't know about the pro 3 but the pro 2 is a league above the t series for build quality.

It remains to be seen if the xt3 can take the same images as it doesn't focus anywhere near -6 EV. Something that seems to be overlooked by a lot of people. Perhaps a firmware update could fix that, but otherwise that's a considerable advantage.
 
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An autumnal view along Derwent Water, towards a cold and cloudy Castle Crag.


Derwent Water Autumn by Jason, on Flickr
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Very pretty Jason, as stated already, very painterly indeed. Which Fooji film simulation did you use for this superb capture...?...Astia by chance...?

Regards;
Peter
 
addicknchips said:
Don't know about the pro 3 but the pro 2 is a league above the t series for build quality.

It remains to be seen if the xt3 can take the same images as it doesn't focus anywhere near -6 EV. Something that seems to be overlooked by a lot of people. Perhaps a firmware update could fix that, but otherwise that's a considerable advantage.
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I can see me getting a XP2 on down the line, I love/adore that 'rangefinder' style/design of stealth/sleek body stuff, and I'm a left eye shooter.

Peter
 
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