Fujifilm X Series with Vintage Lenses - Getting Started
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Hey thanks for posting this, I have those lenses. However would like your advice on Fujifilm Pro 1, is it a good buy for 2017/18?
Damian Brown
Hello!
I have a FM2n and collection of AIS lenses and I'm thinking to buy an serie X may be X T1 so my question is:
So, any time you change the lens you have to set on the camera the focal length using in that moment?
Thank you .
Damian Brown Will you look into whether there are any focal reducers / speed boosters that are worth it for vintage image quality on a budget?
Came across your video right in time. I was on the fence for months about moving from my Nikon dslrs to the Fuji x systems. But the ridiculous prices of the glass for Sony and Fuji mirrorless cameras is out of this world. Using my vintage lens brings things back into a more reasonable range. I'm cool with manual focus. Thank you!
Damian, this is what I'm most passionate about and you are only one of so few who shows what can be the most rewarding photography set-ups to use. Fuji X series bodies with vintage all manual glass is nostalgic near film experience with digital convenience, a perfect marriage in my books!
Ye exactly, I think it's a great use of the fuji gear above and beyond the xf lenses.
I bought a "Neewer 35mm" for Fuji and your tutorial helped me a lot. It fits perfect on my X-t20 and I know I'm going to learn about fotography much more with a manual lens. Thank you!
Excellent. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Damian!
I've been using old Konica AR glass on my X-E1 and loving it.....Great combination.
Great video, Thanks. I have a load of different vintage lenses. My favorites are Canon FD 135mm f2.5 and especially Nikon 85mm f1.4 which is super fantastic for portrait shots, but you have to be very carefull with focus because sharpnesss at 1.4 and at portrait distances is within 3-4 mm!
Love my XT3 and XT1 with manual focus lens, Fuji manual focus assistant make focusing fast fun abd easy.
This has been the MOST informative video on this subject, others leave it at “just get the right adapter” and dont mention settings on the camera. Saving this video for sure!
Love it, thank you very much!!!
Yep, adapters are a great thing. Now I use two: one for my a-mount glass (shared between my Sony and Fuji), and one for the N-mount Soviet-made Helios-81H. I also use a Vega-11u: an enlarger lens that doesn't have a focusing mechanism and can only be used for macros.
Basically, I have found two limitations only. One is, since you are stuck with manual focusing, you can't take photos of any fast action. The other is absence of wide-angle lenses: no "vintage" wide-angle lens is wide enough when multiplied by the crop factor.
Great video! My dad gave me his old Minolta glasses. The gem's the Rokkor-X 50mm f1.4. Outputs some artsy stuff.
Hearing a lot about that lens!
Agree completely, I've built up a lovely collection of old Nikon AIS lenses over the past 2 years and use them on a mix of film and digital camera bodies. Manual focusing is great once I was used to it.
Great video
Oh you have the good stuff!! Great combo
I had the same EF>FX adapter and it was so tight I feared for the lens mount. I sent it back, bought one with a kippon w/aperture (for an extra $30), fits much smoother.
Not sure how much Zeiss ff glass I want to use on Fuji. It’s all beastly glass-there’s a Rokkor 58 1.2 I love, but I don’t think as an 87 it will blow the 56 1.2 away.
Just re-discovered my X-E1. Love it more now for getting an m mount adapter and a much better firmware update (the early upgrades were quite a task with the Fuji site, a reason I initially lost interest with the camera..) I really appreciate how close it is to film. Thanks for these videos. They’re the go to for information and ideas. Cheers!
Enjoy man, I think the E1 has loads of life left in it and so cheap nowadays!!
Thanks to your video I bought the pentax 50mm 1.7...Perfect lens for anything and esspecially portraits!!
Superb lens, got it right here still.
@@DamianBrown is there a 24mm vintage lens you can recommend?
Damian -- thank you I recently have been using Pentax K to Fuji -- Kand F adapte -- r and it fits perfectly I also have a couple m 42 and one minolta- lensa All the lens were cleaned by me and some of the photo results are stunning (especially for the money) I used these on a Fuji XT 30- I use focus poeaking ()red) and always get a hiut (90%+ rate). I too got the great results with the Pentax 135mm
Have that 135mm f3.5 and use it on my K50 and film K2 all the time. Really nice.
Nice - I'm havin' fun puttin' vintage lenses onto my Fuji X bodies as well - they work great as you said - focus peaking and long throw focus makes it easy! I just did a vid with the Zeiss Jena Tessar and a couple of months ago adapted 34 lenses to the camera on the one shoot - what a day! Look out for my Leica Elmar 9cm f4 lens shoot coming soon. Keep up the good work.
Great guide, I've never tried this before but now I wanna go to flea markets and try to find old lenses.
I've been searching for decades for records so doing the same for lenses is therapy for me :D
Good video.
I have a Hexanon 57mm 1.4 I am wanting to use.
Mostly, I see the Sony a6000 mods.
But, have been wondering if anyone feels the Fuji mods give better images.
I'm particularly interested in skin tones.
What adapter should I buy for a nikkor-O non-ais 35mm f2 for my fujifilm-x? Thanks!
I've been trying to use the eye sensor with the helios. It lets me peak focus but I cant use the digital framing with the eye sensor. I can only frame digitally with the back lcd screen. Am I missing something or is this not possible.
Great video! So the Fuji X-Pro has a focus confirmation system for manual lenses? I have 2 m42 mount lenses, the Jupiter 21m 200mm f4 and Jupiter 37a 135mm f3.5. Both are great lenses but they won't focus on infinite with the adapter i use in my nikon d750. At least the d750 has a focus confirmation system for manual lenses!
Do the Nikon lenses with that adapter focus to their closest and infinity ? Same with a macro lens ? (I know it's manual focus with peaking available). Thanks.
can you use the pop up flash when using adaptor lenses ? I couldn't make it work.
Hi - great video ! Can you tell me if all the metering modes work using old MF lenses on a Xpro 1 ?
Using the pentax 50mm1.8 with my xpro1 , works well but the peaking on the xpro1 isn't too good so I usually magnify and focus if it's static
I have lots of Canon FD Lenses that I'm currently using with Canon SLR's and I can mate to my Samsung NX Cameras... I have some really nice lenses, especially some of the Vivitar Series 1 FD lenses from zooms to primes and I have a Canon FD Bellows that I know will work with adapters for super incredible Macro shots.
Thanks Damian... Cheers
Sean
Thanks bud can't wait to get a couple for my XT1 👍👍👍
Enjoy man, it's addictive!
Very informative offering, thanks a bunch!
Thanks!
Question. For Nikon to Fuji settings, do I still need to set my lens focal length in lens settings? I didn't see you do so, when mounting a Nikon lens to your Fujifilm.
I believe that is only for exif purposes and doesn't affect the lens in use.
I have 3 Olympus OM lenses from my OM10 film camera, namely the 35mm F2.8, a 50mm f1.8 and a 135mm f3.5 which I use with the following adapters
1 Fotasy OM-FX
1 KandF concept OM-FX
and a Kipon OM-FX focal reducer.
I also have a Helios -44Mwith a KandF M42-FX adapter.
My cameras are the X-A2 and the X-E2S.
I find using vintage lens to be more fun and makes me think about the photo I am trying to take.
My Fuji lenses are the XC 16-50mm, the XC 50-230mm and the XF 27mm pancake.
Yesterday I took photos of the moon with the X-A2, the 135mm lens with my old 2 times converter and a dummy adapter, I was quite pleased with the results.
I find focus peaking to be difficult and usually use zone focusing when doing street photography with the vintage lenses.
Kevin Gardner I currently have my Oly EM5mII up for sale but I think I’m going to really regret it because I LOVE the OmZuiko 50f1.8 (like yours). I was thinking about moving to Fujifilm X-T3 for better AF tracking and low-light which is why I came to this video. I’m so relieved I can use that 50mm on a new Fujifilm.
Got the Asahi Pentax 55mm f2, and 50mm f1.4. The Vivitar 135mm f2.8 (komine). And a Sigma apo 400mm f5.6. Using on my Fuji X-T1. Amazing vintage value.
What lens adapter is available to use Carl Zeiss T* on a Fujifilm XT-30 body? Thanks
I found a used X-Pro1 in good condition which I purchased several months ago. My interest was always in using old adapted manual lenses on the camera. To anyone familiar with more modern cameras, such as the Fujifilm X-T2, the manual focusing cues on the X-Pro1 are a bit different and rather hard to use. Plan on always using the viewfinder and magnifying the view to see any of the focusing cues.
The manual lenses do work well. I've used several different length lenses from different manufacturers with vintages I've used reaching as far back as the late 1960s or early 1970s. To me it is surprising how well the lenses work, at least the prime lenses. I always had some brand loyalty from my film camera experience. Really, it does not seem there is a huge difference between the prime lenses of the major brands. As others have said, long throw focus really helps!
Brant, how you getting on with your xpro1? I am torn between the xpro1 abd the xt1. I love the look of the rangefinder (have the x100t) but my head says to use old glass and MF the xt1 would be better due to better and bigger evf....so I struggle which camera to get.
I d love to hear your experience. Thanks a lot. Cheers from switzerland
YEEEEA keep that open sensor facing up, I love your educational content, so professional!
People hate when I expose the sensor :D I've never had a problem though... plus I would only do it in a very controlled environment. Thanks!
Just picked up a Canon FD 28mm 1 / 2.8 for $45 US for my Canon AE1. It's minty! I am about to get the Fujifilm XT3 and will be getting the adapter for it.
How were the vintage lenses for video use? I plan on buying to Fuji XH2 when it comes out....
Hey! I’m new to digital cameras,just bought my X-T1 and adapted my Canon FD lenses but the electronic viewfinder doesn’t work. Is this normal or what could be the problem? Please help!
Opens my eyes to cheaper lens opportunities with my xt-1. Thanks for the video.
Happy to share, thanks!
Asahi Pentax SMC Takumar 200mm F/4 M42 - Peach of a lens on the X-T10. Great Astro lens too.
SMC Takumar 400mm f/5.6 or SMC Takumar 500mm f/4?
Sharpness and contrats!!!
I just got into using vintage lenses and I wish I had gotten started sooner.
Any idea adapter for fujica lense mount x to eos body? I have ebc x fujinon z f=70-140mm. Is it possible use in eos body?
I haven't seen one yet but it's worth searching Amazon as they usually sell on there.
I noticed you have the exposure setting on "A". Is this for aperture priority and does the camera automatically adjust for exposure?
Question, is it best to set the focal length on the camera to match the lens focal lenghth or apply the 1.5 APSC factor to a 35mm lens. Example, my awesome fast Nikon 200mm zoom (35mm film) on my APSC sensor advantage improves that lens into a 300mm. So is it vest to enter the focal length with the 1.5 multiplyer applied or what what the lens specs say 200mm???
What I am wondering also.
@@darkangel9685 It doesn't even matter, the only thing that setting the focal length in the menu does is add that info to the metadata in the image file. You could set it at 23 or 300 for the same lens and the resulting image file will look exactly the same.
Hi, i'm looking to chante muy canon dslr to a mirrorless bit with old canon fd lenses but not surf what body get. I'm thinking maybe a sony 7, por a sony a 6300 por looking for a vintage camera look like fuji to match the canon fd style. Hope you could help. I only do photography no vídeo at all. Thanks
The Pro 1 would be nice, and cheap too! Tougher vintage style body tho, chunkier than the Sony A6300 but cheaper. Video not as good but that doesn't bother you :)
Hello Damian,
Thank you for your videos. I just bought an X-T20 and would like to use some vintage lenses on it. I have a vivitar 135 mm and a 85-210 mm. It might be a stupid question, but can we also use variable zoom vintage lenses on a Fujifilm camera? I’ve seen almost all people using only a fixed zoom vintage lens. Is it because of the correction needed in the camera software, or it still works?
Regards,
Bruno Melo
I tend to only use vintage primes, but the zooms I've tried have been fine. I should try more :)
Hola Damian! How do you maintain active distorsion & shading options when select your lens? mine appears disabled. I tried with shooting without lens, manual focus, raw, jpeg... Nothing´s works to me...
Hey Javier, I think maybe I saw your question on Facebook but just in case it wasn't you, I really don't touch these menus so I haven't paid any attention them :O This was with the normal third party adapters fitted
Best lenses 42 tested out of 30 lenses i have: Fujinon 55 1.8, Yashica (Tomioka) Macro 60mm 2.8,Industar 50mm 2.0 macro, Auto-Takumar 1:3.5/35mm, Takumar 105 2.8
I’m using a Gobe adapter with my vintage 50mm 1.4 Nikon on the Fuji XT30 and rolling the aperture ring appears to be doing nothing. Does anyone know why? Or what I am doing wrong?
Is possible to add focal length in settings on x-t10? Or it's only x-t1 feature?
Thanks for video!
I'm pretty sure all the X system cameras have the Shoot Without lens setting, and Focal length selection in the menu. Both my X-Pro and my X-M1 have it as well as my sons X-A2.
The Focal length feature only puts the Focal Length of the lens you are using in the Exif data, for reference to the lens used because it's not getting the info automatically from a Fuji System lens. The camera body does not use the information in any other way during shooting.
So I’m assuming the crop factor needs to be taken into effect too?
Say for example - I have an old 50mm Nikon FN lens - does that make it equivalent to a 80mm lens?
Yes, 1.5x
I use a host of old olympus OM prime lenses which are cheap, light but made like tanks and great quality images :) well worth picking up the 28mm and the 50mm at least
Have yet to check out the OM lenses so i'll be checking those out, thanks!
Cool stuff :) the old Olympus pen F lenses are even better but they can be pricey!!
Will you look into whether there are any focal reducers / speed boosters that are worth it for vintage image quality on a budget?
ebay has some generic unbranded ones for between $70-$90 -- I've been using them for about 4 years, and the performance is comparable to the more expensive versions.
Should lens mount setting for focal length for 100 mm lens not be 150 mm due to the 1.5x crop factor of the fuji sensor which would give you a focal length of 150 mm 35mm equivalent?
As far as I can see you put it as it says on the lens as opposed to the 35mm equivalent, however it makes no difference to the image, just the exif information.
Does anyone know whether a vintage x fujinon lens which has no manual switch for the aperture will work with one of these adapters? And has anyone been able to get hold of reliable x fujinon to fujifilm x mount adapter? Thank you.
Good question. I haven't seen one yet.
K&F adapters fit really well so does Rambex with my Fuji Xh1 but don't use the cheap fx adapters as they don't fit.
Good shout
Thanks a brilliant chance to use my old Olympus lens with the X Pro 1
Yes! Definitely worth it
Hi Damian! Im having some trouble to detach the pk-fx adapter from my Pentax smc 50mm 2.0. Do you have some tip help me?
Thank you.
Just saw this, sorry. Still stuck? Has the temperature affected it?
I have a Sunagor 135mm with a Teleconverter using it with x-t1, what should I input and how did you calculate? I'm confused
As far as I can tell it makes no difference what focal length you input, other than it shows in the exif information. It may matter with the X-H1 for stabilisation purposes.
Hey Damian, just came across your channel and this video as I think about buying an Xpro1 and use it with old glass. Still a bit torn between the xpro1 and the xt1 as the evf on the xpro isn‘t that good and for manual focuss you will need the evf. Also the ovf on the xpro1 paired with longer lenses (the adapter maiing it bigger) looses a lot of ‚view‘ as the lens takes up a lot of it. What is your experience, I would really appreciate your help. If the xpro had the evf of the xt I would have already bought it.
Cheers from switzerland
Mitch
Hi Michael, in the end the T1 became my preference and I'm still using the T3 and T4. I love the X-Pro bodies but the T bodies work best for me. I think it's not so bad on the Pro1 though.
will it meter? and will it work on apperture prioroty mode?
Hi Damian. I've got my Pentax 50mm out again and enjoying it very much with my XT20. A quick question if I may...
Can I get the camera to give me a close up view for focussing? I wonder if the absence of any electronics stop this, or if I've missed something in the settings? It would obviously be a huge help if I could enable it.
Thanks again for this, and all your helpful work.
Hi Martin. It'll only go as close as the lens allows BUT if you add an extension ring/ tube then you can go much closer
Thanks Damian. I don't think I explained very well. I meant getting an enlarged view on the LCD like you get with Fuji lenses when you press the command dial or rotate the focus ring.
Can you change the focal length if it's a zoom too. I bought the adapter for Canon Eos ef to fuji. I have 17-40mm zoom can that work too.
You can set it to whatever you want, usually it let's the ibis work properly based on the focal length you set. That makes it less simple for zoom lenses, I try for something in the middle if I'm zooming in and out a lot and see how it works from there.
thanks
Hello congratulations for your very interesting videos! After seeing this specific on vintage optics I decided to take a PK to FX adapter for the 50mm f1.7 pentax that has worked perfectly to date. In fact today I decided to shoot and after having mounted it I discovered that nothing happens at the click of the shutter. I've done several tests but don't want to know how to work. I would like to ask you if it is possible that I have unintentionally made some incompatible settings or something else, I photograph with an x-pro2. Thank you for your help in Advance...
Hi, sorry for the late reply but have you set "shoot without lens" in the menu, sorry if it's a bit obvious!
@@DamianBrown yess... It's working perfectly until last time :(
@@Jagosbullo use the mechanical shutter, not the electronic one.
what would we put for a 28-80mm lens when it comes to the 'input focal length' in the camera settings please? I don't have a single number such as 100mm like yours mine says "28-80mm"
Good question, for cameras without ibis it's basically adminstrative, so put what will help you remember. For ibis enabled camera, I'm still working out the best option, other than shooting with it at 28 while set to 28 in camera.
@@DamianBrown thank you. but i dont understand
If your camera doesn't have stabilisation then don't worry
Hello,
I have couple of Zuiko OM lenses that I would like to use on my Fuji X-T2.
Just received my OM-FX adapter (cheap, generic brand but seems to fit both om lens and X-T2 mounts OK).
My problem is, I can't find the "Shoot without lens" setting in the menu on my X-T2, and the shutter will not fire.
Any advice?
Hey Mic, try this: Menu > Spanner icon (Set up) > Button/dial setting > 2nd menu (2/3) > Shoot Without Lens > On
Thank you... That worked...
Great, it is rather hidden! Took me a moment too
Pentax 28mm 3.5 M works a treat on my X-E1
Good shout!
I have Fujinon X mount lenses from the 80s. I found adapters to the new x mount of my X-T1. Can I use also zoom lenses and what should the focal lenght be set at?
Zoom lenses are fine with the right adapter ye, as for the focal length it really is just for the exif details so put what helps you identify it. With the T1 that's all it really does. You can leave it untouched to be honest if you don't need to identify what lens you used later.
@@DamianBrown Thanks, I just got my adapter today and it works fine across the full zoom range. In the menu I set the lens at the highest tele setting of the lens. Pictures come out well. Next test will be with the Fujinon 2x tele converter 35 mm x mount. That would give me a focal length up to 450 mm which I could not get except with the very expensive new tele zoom lenses for the x-series
The adapter I bought is a Fotodiox Fujinon 35 X-mount to Fujinon x-mount
Hi Damian Thanks for your reviews Im planning to buy Contax Carl Zeiss C/Y mount for my XT4. Do you know some good quality focal reducer? Thanks
I don't. The best route I can see so far is using a Fotodiox adapter + Lens Turbo 2 speed booster (Fuji-x to Canon EOS + Canon to C/Y adaptor).
@@DamianBrown hey thanks for reply after another day of searching I'v find a Kipon CY to FX with no electronic which is perfect as im going to use vintage manual lenses. Have you heard anything about?
do you know what adtapter would be a vintage fujinon to fit a fuji xt20?
What lens mount is it?
Since the Fuji x cameras are mirrorless, using manual lenses on them; can you do focus with the optical view finder instead of the hybrid view finder?
Good question. I actually use the lcd screen if I'm honest. Focusing peaking and magnifying the "focal point" does the job for me.
Damian Brown
I’ve tried doing the same. But I should like, if only the camera can, to focus through the optical view finder like the way you did with the SLR. Sadly, all mirrorless cameras (since they don’t have reflex mirror) can not.
Like Damian I use focus peaking, but I set the colour to red because I also use my X-E3 for astrophotography. The viewfinder is not optical, but I am sure that the focus peaking works with the viewfinder as well.
When doing astrophotography I sometimes use the remote control app on my tablet and unfortunately it doesn't show the same view that the LCD displays so focus peaking doesn't work. However, changing the speed and ISO is really easy.
I bought an adapter for my Konica mount Vivitar macro lens and will give it a go.
Great info! I found the Olympus 50mm f1.4 is the best, 'cheapest' lens in my arsenal. That Helios 44M is quite good. All the Takumar have been worth the $$ with the Takumar 28mm with macro being the best 'macro' so far. Cosina 24mm with 'macro' has also been good fun, especially on the full frame Canon 5d Classic.
I love finding these kind of lenses!!
Top advice and top video 👍😊
Thanks!
I have three vintage K Mount lenses on my X-Pro1, 1> Ricoh Rikenon 28-100 F1:4 Macro Zoom , 2> Vivitar MC 24mm 1:1.8 Wide Angle prime, 3> Ricoh Rikenon, 50mm F 1:2 Prime. They work, like Wow! All gorgeous well looked after bought on e-Bay for about 130 Quid for the lot, The most expensive was the 100mm Zoom at 79 Euros from Germany. I love full manual focus. I find focus peeking much better than the highlight mode, though it is slower the results are really sharp. The Vivitar is a really sharp performer, I guess it's around 45mm focal length on APSC and gives whacky hexagonal Bokeh, in a vintage stylee! I bought a single Kiwi PK to FX mount adaptor, at around 40 quid, it's three times the price of the cheaper alternatives it's about ten times the quality and with the cheapness of the lenses it's well worth pushing the boat out just a bit. The most important part is they make you want to experiment and have fun with manual aperture, shutter and Focus, you concentrate on getting the shot you want more and end up with a far more rewarding experience in the bargain!
Wow, sounds like you got some bargain lenses there!
Inspiring! Thanks.
It's pretty cool what can be done!
Does fujifilm x series cameras (xm-1 for example) measure shutter speed with manual lenses?
Yes, they do. They just record the aperture as "zero" is all.
Dj Toman thanks a lot
I’ve heard that this will damage the camera sensor. Is that true? I’m using a X-e2.
Thanks
Not that I know of. I haven't had any problems. Of course you have to make sure the adapter is built right, fits properly etc.
Can I use old fuji lenses from a fuji stx on a xe-2?
No, I don't believe there's an adapter. But, if you anybody spots one then let me know
What do I put in the settings with a zoom lens? I have a tamron 75-250, should I put in 250?
I wouldn't worry too much, personally I just throw in the lower number ... it has no effect on the image other than it'll write that focal length to the file (as far as I can tell)
thank you so much for the respone :D my adapter arrived and I put on a Tamron 75-250mm on it and it works like a charm!
But...isnt using a full frame lenses on aps-c cameras lower quality of the immage?
Most people won't be looking for ultimate resolution from this I reckon.
Does rangefinder focusing (not focus peaking) work with adapted lenses?
Fujifilm has no rangefinder cameras.
@@Nearest_Neighbor the x-pro series partially emulate rangefinders but... as I asked this question a year ago, it's now obvious to me that manual focus on these cameras is determined solely through overlays and not through a rangefinder patch.
I have Meyer Görlitz 135mm 2,8 and Helios 44-2 58mm 2,0 on my xt1, fun to use and produces good images!
Shooting the 44-M today, should be fun!
+Damian Brown have a nice day shooting. Im on ny way to the coast, have my 23mm and my 135 with me :)
I fear that's a lot more glamorous than where i'll be around the city :D
Markus Ek how did you mount that to the xt1? I have an 80mm pentacon coming and I don't know what to do
Chris Hintsala i bought a m42 converter to my Fuji cheap on eBay.
Anyone tested XT-1 with Nikon Non-AI 50mm F1.4 ?! I think i've found a combo Gem for portraits :)
Now that sounds tempting!
What mount adapter if i have ricoh 50mm?
If it's a Pentax K mount then the PK to Fuji will do it.
hey...
if i used vintage lens fix fujinon ebc 50mm f1,4 to apply fuji XT10, adapter is must or not? if not, my camera will be ok or not??? thx...
I don't think it's an Fuji X (fx) fit, I'd have to check too but I believe the fit is different
+Damian Brown ok. thx man, i'll be waiting for next fuji review...
Erick Kamaruddin pretty sure you'll need an adapter for that 😅
Thank you!!!❤
No problem 😊
will these lenses work with fuji xm1 camera??
As the lens mount is the same it should be the same deal :)
Hi Damian, I'm a first time viewer and glad i came across this video. I have purchased an adaptor for my XT-1 to use my Nikon lenses, which works great. The only problem I have is that I purchased a 50mm Fujinon 1:19f film lens which I cannot find an adaptor to work on my X mount. Any suggestions.
Welcome Peter! When I'm back on the computer I'll take a look.
@@DamianBrown Thank you
Hi Got a XT1 and sayang 8mm 2.8 ii , but will not let me take a photo ?? why ?
Hey Robert. Have you set the camera to "shoot without lens" in the menu?
@@DamianBrown just done and now works thanks
i've got the jupiter-9 M39 - spectacular Portrait lens
I'm gonna check it out now!
Which brand of adapter do you recommend for a canon fd for a Fuji XT1? Thanks!
I just bought and XT1 last week along with a K&F Concept adapter. It cost roughly $28 USD and the build is really solid and does the job. Just make sure it's the FD to XF adapter.
What lens adapter did you use for m42 mount?
m42-FX mount, obviously
No I mean what brand
Hello Damian. What's a better move for someone who doesn't have a lot to spend. ... VIntage lenses or chinese lenses?
I have to say vintage lenses purely because I have had a load that have done a good job taking stills from free to £30, and that's barely even touching what's out there if you spend under 100 each time.
@@DamianBrown Thank you. ❤
@@DamianBrown I got a 28mm Super Takumar and it looks and feels so much better than the Meike 35mm you reviewed. I wish I can stick it in without adapters though.
can you show this on the Xt2 thanks
go to setup spanner icon the button/dial setting then shoot without lens enjoy ps thats on a xt20 assuming xt2 the same
Good vid cheers
Thanks!
can you use a zoom lens?
Yes, any lens with the right mount adapter. It'll be manual but that's cool.
Hi Damian Nice video, and now but 😂 you're too fast when you go into menu setup .. I can't see what you're doing. 😢
Sorry, some think slow, some fast. I just use the pause button a lot when I watch these :D
Just bought Helios 44-M4 with FX adapter for only 40$ :)
picked up a Minolta 58mm f1.4 for about $40 on eBay. SHARP AF (pun intended)
Looking for a good wide angle... if anyone can recommend something
Great score!
Wides are definitely trickier, hopefully somebody can give us some tips.
Minolta MC 28mm - I'm reviewing it soon
Joe Kim how do the pics look with Fuji compared to Fuji lenses.