That chap in the Los Angeles Rams cap looks handsome... :D was great meeting you at the photography show. For someone who just shoots for fun like me I reckon this is a decent lens. Still took lots of pleasing photos and I quite enjoyed the bokeh. Cheers for the video from Dom aka bloomylicious :)
Still trying to determine what the real life view will be if mounted on my new Fuji XS10 ( don't need the monster files from the 2 new bodies), Damian certainly provides some interesting alternatives on his channel.
Hi, Damian. Meike glass appears to be good for the price. I film concerts and it will be very useful for some low light situations. Now about something different altogether - vinyl records. I noticed your collection. Quite similar to mine unless the other wall is as packed too. ;-)) I’m a Linn / Koetsu Black / Class A valve monoblocks / Quad ESL 57 man. Plus DSD128 live material - over 150 concerts. It would be interesting to discuss these interesting things. What DAC do you use? I’d love to share some of the native DSD sessions. Warm regards. S.
Beware that these Chinese lenses Fstop doesnt really translate to real t-stop. The real exposure might be similar to f/1.2 -f/1.4 from Fuji or third party lenses.
Hey Sergei, sounds amazing! I think you're way more technical than me. I'm pretty much old school hip hop style (as I used to make a lot of sample based music) with my technics SL1210 MK 2 as the main table. Way off your kit :D
@@DamianBrown Hi, Demian! As long as you have some reasonable DAC that can handle DSD128 format - you are welcome to native DSD128 compilations from the concerts I accumulated. Just let me know and I’ll send you a Dropbox link. I love listening to vinyl records, but native DSD recordings sound very exciting too.
Is Meike and 7Artisan the same company? I’m very interested in how the two lenses actually compare. Like, what if they put in more effort in the polishing of the glass on one of them and it’s sharper? Either way, good review. The lens looks super nice too.
For these videos I shoot jpeg, purely so I can have a base level to "review" from. For pro work I'd shoot raw and jpeg, though I wouldn't use this lens for that :)
All these reviews of new cheaper lenses should always compare with older vintage lenses. People who buy cheaper lenses probably thinking of buy those new lenses or buy vintage lenses. I buy vintage lenses wonder if it is better buy new cheap lenses or vintage lenses? I have only Meike 50mm f2 lens and Chinon 50mm f1.9 lens and the new Mieke is better, more contrast and sharper.
@@DamianBrown I was sayin all manual with click-less aperture lenses. Although it seems like Fuji’s newest AF lenses (or atleast some like the new 18mm-120mm) have click-less operation.
Ahhh I was SCREAMING at the monitor "THIS GOTTA BE A RE-BRAND OF THE 7ARTISANS", and then you said it yourself. I'm glad I'm not the only one seeing that haha
The sample photos and videos are really beautiful in this one. Very nicely done.
Thanks Mark!
That chap in the Los Angeles Rams cap looks handsome... :D was great meeting you at the photography show. For someone who just shoots for fun like me I reckon this is a decent lens. Still took lots of pleasing photos and I quite enjoyed the bokeh. Cheers for the video from Dom aka bloomylicious :)
Great to meet you Dom!!!!!
Still trying to determine what the real life view will be if mounted on my new Fuji XS10 ( don't need the monster files from the 2 new bodies), Damian certainly provides some interesting alternatives on his channel.
Thanks Robert!!!!
As I have the 7artisans... it seems unlikely I'd be picking this one up :-) Cheers Damian.
Thanks Nicholas!
Great lens, would like to have one for my XT3
Nice lens, for video it performs good at f/4
Agreed!
Hi Damian, it was fab meeting you at the photography show & nice to spot us in your video.
Sherralyn & Tom (aka Camera Competitions team)
Yes, it was great to meet you both!!!
I swear as time goes by, Melania is getting even prettier 🤭
As you get to know her, the love grows.
Love the review, might pick this one up for my XT3!
Thanks!
Wondering how it compares with the native XF 50/1!
Now that would be fun. Honestly. It is way off that lens. But also way bigger and more expensive
love it!
Hi, Damian. Meike glass appears to be good for the price. I film concerts and it will be very useful for some low light situations.
Now about something different altogether - vinyl records. I noticed your collection. Quite similar to mine unless the other wall is as packed too. ;-)) I’m a Linn / Koetsu Black / Class A valve monoblocks / Quad ESL 57 man. Plus DSD128 live material - over 150 concerts. It would be interesting to discuss these interesting things. What DAC do you use? I’d love to share some of the native DSD sessions. Warm regards. S.
Beware that these Chinese lenses Fstop doesnt really translate to real t-stop. The real exposure might be similar to f/1.2 -f/1.4 from Fuji or third party lenses.
Hey Sergei, sounds amazing! I think you're way more technical than me. I'm pretty much old school hip hop style (as I used to make a lot of sample based music) with my technics SL1210 MK 2 as the main table. Way off your kit :D
@@DamianBrown Hi, Demian! As long as you have some reasonable DAC that can handle DSD128 format - you are welcome to native DSD128 compilations from the concerts I accumulated. Just let me know and I’ll send you a Dropbox link.
I love listening to vinyl records, but native DSD recordings sound very exciting too.
Is Meike and 7Artisan the same company? I’m very interested in how the two lenses actually compare. Like, what if they put in more effort in the polishing of the glass on one of them and it’s sharper? Either way, good review. The lens looks super nice too.
They aren't no.
Thanks a lot!!
The lens is awesome. Shooting RAW or JPG? Post-processing, perhaps Lightroom or Capture One?
For these videos I shoot jpeg, purely so I can have a base level to "review" from. For pro work I'd shoot raw and jpeg, though I wouldn't use this lens for that :)
All these reviews of new cheaper lenses should always compare with older vintage lenses. People who buy cheaper lenses probably thinking of buy those new lenses or buy vintage lenses. I buy vintage lenses wonder if it is better buy new cheap lenses or vintage lenses? I have only Meike 50mm f2 lens and Chinon 50mm f1.9 lens and the new Mieke is better, more contrast and sharper.
True, and I do have a collection of vintage lenses but it gets a bit complicated comparing with so may alternatives.
I'd love to have an autofocus version of this lens, even with all its "character"!
Meike are you listening?!
And what would the price be then?
Btw, if you have a Canon mirrorless, has it opened the mount to this lens manufacturer?
Do They make f mount lenses? For Nikon
Only 2 lenses from what I can tell on their site
Clickless aperture is better for moving shots from inside to outside, vice versa.
The Fujifilm cameras don't transition aperture changes smoothly though.
@@DamianBrown With all manual they have no choice.
@@Imhotep397 there's plenty of all manual lenses with clicked aperture rings.
@@DamianBrown I was sayin all manual with click-less aperture lenses. Although it seems like Fuji’s newest AF lenses (or atleast some like the new 18mm-120mm) have click-less operation.
Ahhh I was SCREAMING at the monitor "THIS GOTTA BE A RE-BRAND OF THE 7ARTISANS", and then you said it yourself. I'm glad I'm not the only one seeing that haha
😅😅😅😅 I had to ask them because it was too obvious
Why were you screaming bro? Relax
@@Stories_4_Everyone Bro it was just an exaggeration bro. Bro don't worry bro. I am completely relaxed bro.
Hey Damian what are the film simulation do you use on your Fujifilm????
The same people they said that you don't need fullframe will buy that lens.Funny.
:) Each to their own
Regardless it remains a cheap Chinese low cost fast lens that pretty much sucks when used wide open.