Had the old version, sold it to help fund a move to GFX, however, I now have an X-T2 setup for more general rough and ready photography and have added the new version to my 16-55 and 50-140 for a weather sealed trinity. I also love the aperture ring hard stops and markings.
Another good video Cris. Keep up the good work. The OIS button is useful on this lens. Its recommended to turn OIS OFF when mounting on a tripod. For an f4 lens, its a good candidate for swap between tripod vs hand-held. And the OIS button really made sense. Giving up the Made in Japan for a WR really dint make sense for me. Im gonna keep my Japanese original. Cheers !
Nice video. Very helpful. To be honest, my expectations were pretty low because I knew the optical formula was the same between the two versions of this lens, but your attention to the little details made it worth the view.
If you alway shoot on a tripod, you should always turn image stabilization off. If not the IS will add some shakes instead of removing it. IS only makes sense of you shoot by hand.
The recent OIS can recognize, when the camera is on a tripod and consider it in their compensation-calculations. Also - if the OIS adds shakes to a stable camera it is not working properly... since holding the moving element stable should be simple (it must do the same, when you turn OIS off... off does not magically mechanically-fix the moving elements - it just tells the OIS "don't move")
Real estate photographer checking in. I had the OG XF 10-24mm that I shot *a lot* of real estate with until I sold it to upgrade to the XF 8-16mm (pre-ordered at release) but here I am a few years later thinking about 'going back' to the new WR XF 10-24mm because I've realized that 10mm is more than wide enough & I'd actually much rather have the extra reach beyond 16mm in a single-lens kit for this purpose. The aperture ring is 100% the reason I'd buy the new version over the old version. Nothing like that tactile click & visual indication when shooting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.
Update: bought the XF 10-24 f/4 WR & my 8-16mm is now up for sale. Super happy with the swap. Forgot just how great (and light by comparison) this lens is.
I had the old version and sold it for the 16mm f1.4. Not exactly the same animal of course, but I had concerns about no WR and also did find the aperture ring to be annoying. Now I find myself wanting a bit wider than 16mm so I did order the newer model since Fuji fixed each of my concerns with the original. Can't wait to get out and use it. ...still did keep the 16mm f1.4 as that lens is all kinds of special.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m an enthusiast, I love to take shots outside during trips (yeah not anymore unfortunately) and a couple of months ago I found myself in need of such wide lens. I own the 16-80 and I’ve always thought it was wide enough for me but I had to change my mind. For me It’s particularly interesting since both lenses share the same filter diameter and overall size! When the new 70-300 will eventually be released I really hope it will have the same 72mm thread. Just three lenses that cover a focal length from 10 to all the way up to 300 and more with the converters, all three sharing the same filters
I got hold up by many reasons but I’m still interested in both lenses. I decided I’m going to get this 10-24 first, i just don’t know when since I’m always doing something else ahah
I was hoping to pick up a good deal on the older lens as people switched to the newer version. I shoot landscapes but in very mild conditions, so I really was not concerned about the weather resistance. I found a lot of people selling their old lenses for $500, so that's what I went with, but I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of overall sharpness. Maybe I just got a poor copy? My 18-55 and 50-230 are both sharp.
Thanks. Prolly got a not so good copy then, cause I shoot all the time with the original version for RE and don’t have any problem at all with it’s IQ. Strange 🤷🏻
i shoot real estate and just ordered the newer version of the lens. I must see the aperture setting w/o looking in the dang evf or screen! Can't tell you how many times I've bumped it and noticed after I started a house. No more will that happen! the WR is a nice touch as well. Gonna sell my old lens probably.
Interesting, I swap to fuji in September and purchased the 10-24... 10days before the new version was announced.... Not being a professional photographer, don't think I need to be worried about not getting the latest upgrade. I already have much to learn with the older version.
Hey Stephane, thanks for watching. Honestly, you are not going to see that much of a difference between the first and the second gen. People that need that extra WR, the aperture ring and/or the OIS will, but that is definitely not a must, also because the optical image quality remains the same. I personally will keep my 1st gen lens as long as possible and keep rocking it. Take care!
Good Video - Quick question - why would you use OIS while using a tripod? - I always thought that while using a tripod stabilization should be off as it can sometimes introduce slight motion when using a stable tripod. Also - you cant get any more stable that a tripod so OIS is redundant at best, introducing slight motion at worst.
Thanks a lot Elias. Honestly, per the tests I have done, didn’t notice much of a difference in terms of AF. It is so true that I use it mostly for RE and other tripod posed shots so never been an issue really for me. Cheers
True true l, but so are the ISO and shutter speed dials but it doesn’t change the fact that one of the main reasons for me to chose Fuji aside from the image quality is the layout, the accessibility and the design. Having to use a dial on the back feels like using a Sony or Canon camera. Sure “technically” speaking it changes nothing but I have a certain nostalgia towards dials on the lens itself. Thanks for stopping by and for proposing this alternative solution! Take care
Hello Camila, thanks for stopping by. It does move a bit when you zoom but it goes inward (so you see a physical part move but inwards and it is barely noticeable basically) Hope I’ve answered your question Cheers
Oh boy I never answered you - am very sorry about that. The AF performance is as good as the older model imo using an XT3 (probably the same on an XT4) Sorry again and take care
Thanks for this. I have been looking for someone to post on the subject as the new lens is available in the UK but its unclear if its worth the extra. I guess our weather should be enough to tip the balance towards WR!
Hello Paul, thanks. No, I read that Fuji announced there is a detection when the lens (camera) is on a tripod to avoid that unwanted effect. In terms of shakiness on a windy day, I’d suggest to increase the shutter speed (and ISO as needed) and put some weight on the tripod central area or on the legs to stabilize the overall camera/lens setup. Hope that answers your question. Take care
@@cris_photography Thanks for the reply, i have a very good a nd big tripod, can not up the shutter speed when doing 30second exposures haha.. if you here any problems let me know
Hello, i normally take this very lens and I use 10mm a lot but also 24mm and sometimes I use my 56mm for closeup details. But mostly the 10mm I’d say. Cheers
What about IQ did you found any difference in sharpness and contrast ? Fujifilm says that optical formula is the same from old lens? I have old Lens and thinking to change for WR for 700€ second hand. Is it worth ?
Honestly? Didn’t notice any difference in IQ in terms of sharpness and contrast. It is indeed the same as the old lens but WR and with the aperture ring. Other than that… I still use the original version every single day for work and I don’t see any need to change. I would buy gen 2 if I didn’t have any though. Cheers
@@cris_photography Well as long as the quality is right there is nothing to complain about. But it is a shame that Fuji has relocated production there for reasons of cost and efficiency. It doesn't matter how, it is ...
@@cris_photography Where can I activate the OIS deactivate on the XT3? Isn't there a switch on the 10-24 WR lens? Or do you do that in the menu of the XT3?
@@Bar_fly The OIS on the new 10-24mm WR lens is on by default, meaning you won't be able to turn it on or off. The previous (first gen) version had a switch but that is no longer the case. Are you trying to deactivate this feature?
You are right, Fuji themselves say you should turn IS off when on a tripod. The newer version on this lens detects when the camera is stationary and turns itself off (I wonder why Fuji would do that if it makes no difference?). You can also turn it off in the camera menu.
Hello Cris! I have recently bought this lens from Amazon, but during the delivery the courier dropped the box on the ground, in front of my eyes. Do you think this could have damaged the lens? Is there something I can do to understand if it works correctly?
Hey man; thanks for stopping by and for the comment. Sorry to hear about your lens - ouch! Best thing to do is to a) try it out, b) move it to see if glass or pieces broke inside and c) if there’s something wrong return it. Depends also on the height of the drop, how much protection it had around it, etc. Hope that helps take care
@@cris_photography hi Cris, thanks for your replay. The lens was in its original box and also inside a larger box with the original paper. I think the drop was from at least 1 Meter. Is It poissible that the drop causes disalignment between the lenses? I have tried it and everything seems to work. If I move the lens, something inside it moves too but I think it's the OIS. I have noticed that, after looking the focus point, if I change the aperture there is a low noise coming from the inside of the lens. Is it normal?
Just a question, how do you accidentally mistake f4 for f11? That's a whopping three stops more light lol. Also, I've read some reviews on both these lenses and seen a bunch of videos and nobody ever croons over the 10-24. Seems to get the job done, but is, meh. Be nice if Fuji could come out with a fast wide-angle prime like a 12mmf2.0
Did you ever shoot in aperture priority mode? Did you ever do so in a wedding for example? If so, you will know that sometimes you have to act fast and move around a lot. If I change the aperture by mistake due to an aperture wheel that is practically click less and that doesn’t show the aperture you’re on on the lens itself, you might have accidents since the ISO and shutter are in auto mode. That’s how you mistake f11 with f4... that is true for other disciplines as well. Cheers
@@cris_photography very nice argument ! , so you cant disable the ring on the first version ? and put the aperture on the front wheel ? if not, this update is like solving problem more than anything else ^^
Y’a it is more of a “refinement” imho than anything else, since the optical quality of the lens is the same and so are the results really. For someone who doesn’t have it - it is the way to go, for the rest of us..: just keep the old one and save some bucks. Cheers
so funny..I don't see where did you see the extra $200 usd..At B and H , there are listed at the same price ... So that's why I just bought the new one .. I cannot go wrong with the latest one .
When I did this video those were the prices. They probably got finalized now and the old model got removed from the market. Fuji said they will only sell the new one. That must be the reason for the price you saw. Cheers
Had the old version, sold it to help fund a move to GFX, however, I now have an X-T2 setup for more general rough and ready photography and have added the new version to my 16-55 and 50-140 for a weather sealed trinity. I also love the aperture ring hard stops and markings.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and sorry for my crazy delay in answering 🤦🏻
Take care!
Another good video Cris. Keep up the good work. The OIS button is useful on this lens. Its recommended to turn OIS OFF when mounting on a tripod. For an f4 lens, its a good candidate for swap between tripod vs hand-held. And the OIS button really made sense. Giving up the Made in Japan for a WR really dint make sense for me. Im gonna keep my Japanese original. Cheers !
Correct on the OIS 👍🏼
I personally still own the first gen and… use it almost daily 😀 it’s definitely a keeper
Cheers!
Nice video. Very helpful. To be honest, my expectations were pretty low because I knew the optical formula was the same between the two versions of this lens, but your attention to the little details made it worth the view.
Thanks Timothy, glad I could help out!
Take care
If you alway shoot on a tripod, you should always turn image stabilization off. If not the IS will add some shakes instead of removing it. IS only makes sense of you shoot by hand.
Never had a problem with that, if it works for you that’s good but I never added any shaking to my shots. Heard of it, never made a difference
The recent OIS can recognize, when the camera is on a tripod and consider it in their compensation-calculations.
Also - if the OIS adds shakes to a stable camera it is not working properly... since holding the moving element stable should be simple (it must do the same, when you turn OIS off... off does not magically mechanically-fix the moving elements - it just tells the OIS "don't move")
Very true
Real estate photographer checking in. I had the OG XF 10-24mm that I shot *a lot* of real estate with until I sold it to upgrade to the XF 8-16mm (pre-ordered at release) but here I am a few years later thinking about 'going back' to the new WR XF 10-24mm because I've realized that 10mm is more than wide enough & I'd actually much rather have the extra reach beyond 16mm in a single-lens kit for this purpose. The aperture ring is 100% the reason I'd buy the new version over the old version. Nothing like that tactile click & visual indication when shooting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.
Update: bought the XF 10-24 f/4 WR & my 8-16mm is now up for sale. Super happy with the swap. Forgot just how great (and light by comparison) this lens is.
Awesome Caleb
I had the old version and sold it for the 16mm f1.4. Not exactly the same animal of course, but I had concerns about no WR and also did find the aperture ring to be annoying. Now I find myself wanting a bit wider than 16mm so I did order the newer model since Fuji fixed each of my concerns with the original. Can't wait to get out and use it. ...still did keep the 16mm f1.4 as that lens is all kinds of special.
Nice! Yes the 16mm is a great lens too - I agree with you.
Take care
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I’m an enthusiast, I love to take shots outside during trips (yeah not anymore unfortunately) and a couple of months ago I found myself in need of such wide lens. I own the 16-80 and I’ve always thought it was wide enough for me but I had to change my mind. For me It’s particularly interesting since both lenses share the same filter diameter and overall size!
When the new 70-300 will eventually be released I really hope it will have the same 72mm thread. Just three lenses that cover a focal length from 10 to all the way up to 300 and more with the converters, all three sharing the same filters
Hello there! Sorry to answer this late and thanks a lot for your comment. Did you end up getting this lens? Or the 70-300?
Take care!
I got hold up by many reasons but I’m still interested in both lenses. I decided I’m going to get this 10-24 first, i just don’t know when since I’m always doing something else ahah
I hear y’a! 😊
I was hoping to pick up a good deal on the older lens as people switched to the newer version. I shoot landscapes but in very mild conditions, so I really was not concerned about the weather resistance. I found a lot of people selling their old lenses for $500, so that's what I went with, but I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of overall sharpness. Maybe I just got a poor copy? My 18-55 and 50-230 are both sharp.
Thanks. Prolly got a not so good copy then, cause I shoot all the time with the original version for RE and don’t have any problem at all with it’s IQ. Strange 🤷🏻
Just picked up the MK1 for $440 USD. Heck of a deal!
Nice!
i shoot real estate and just ordered the newer version of the lens. I must see the aperture setting w/o looking in the dang evf or screen! Can't tell you how many times I've bumped it and noticed after I started a house. No more will that happen! the WR is a nice touch as well. Gonna sell my old lens probably.
I hear you spencer! I have the same problem with the aperture on the lens itself - day and night for me! Take care
@@cris_photography the new version of the 10-24mm arrived and I'm very glad I got it. gonna sell the og version.
id stick to the old lens personally. save money and nothing major was added.. great video... thank you
Absolutely - same here!
Thanks for watching and take care
As people upgrade to the newer version, we should see some competitive second hand pricing. So a potential bargain could had?
Definitely! I did not upgrade in the end and I still use the 1st gen on a regular basis and it works perfectly. Take care!
Interesting, I swap to fuji in September and purchased the 10-24... 10days before the new version was announced.... Not being a professional photographer, don't think I need to be worried about not getting the latest upgrade. I already have much to learn with the older version.
Hey Stephane, thanks for watching. Honestly, you are not going to see that much of a difference between the first and the second gen. People that need that extra WR, the aperture ring and/or the OIS will, but that is definitely not a must, also because the optical image quality remains the same. I personally will keep my 1st gen lens as long as possible and keep rocking it. Take care!
Good Video - Quick question - why would you use OIS while using a tripod? - I always thought that while using a tripod stabilization should be off as it can sometimes introduce slight motion when using a stable tripod. Also - you cant get any more stable that a tripod so OIS is redundant at best, introducing slight motion at worst.
Hey Steve, thanks. Right, OIS not needed on a tripod. That said, never had an issue because of it the few times I forgot to turn it off. Cheers
@cris_photography Yup, it's probably only an issue if you're using a 600mm zoom - else you would likely never notice.
Exactly 👍🏼
Another great video. Thanks for sharing, how is the AF? With the first version I found it was a bit hit and miss, especially in low light
Thanks a lot Elias.
Honestly, per the tests I have done, didn’t notice much of a difference in terms of AF. It is so true that I use it mostly for RE and other tripod posed shots so never been an issue really for me.
Cheers
great review
Thanks David!
Aperture can be changed from rear dial on your camera body for mk1 10-24 so ring can be off, at least how i use it to avoid accidental changes.
True true l, but so are the ISO and shutter speed dials but it doesn’t change the fact that one of the main reasons for me to chose Fuji aside from the image quality is the layout, the accessibility and the design. Having to use a dial on the back feels like using a Sony or Canon camera. Sure “technically” speaking it changes nothing but I have a certain nostalgia towards dials on the lens itself.
Thanks for stopping by and for proposing this alternative solution!
Take care
@@cris_photography I feel you, and i only use it for 10-24. I prefer the top dials a swell for lenses whit normal aperture ring like 56 1.2 etc.
Hi Cris, does the new lens zooms internally ? If it doesn’t, does it stick out much? Thanks
Hello Camila, thanks for stopping by. It does move a bit when you zoom but it goes inward (so you see a physical part move but inwards and it is barely noticeable basically)
Hope I’ve answered your question
Cheers
Thank you Cris. How is the AF performance / AF noise in video vs the older one on say the XT3/XT4?
Oh boy I never answered you - am very sorry about that.
The AF performance is as good as the older model imo using an XT3 (probably the same on an XT4)
Sorry again and take care
Thanks for this. I have been looking for someone to post on the subject as the new lens is available in the UK but its unclear if its worth the extra. I guess our weather should be enough to tip the balance towards WR!
do you have any issues with this on a tripod, i have the 16-80 with built in stabilisation my images were soft on the tripod on a windy day
Hello Paul, thanks. No, I read that Fuji announced there is a detection when the lens (camera) is on a tripod to avoid that unwanted effect.
In terms of shakiness on a windy day, I’d suggest to increase the shutter speed (and ISO as needed) and put some weight on the tripod central area or on the legs to stabilize the overall camera/lens setup.
Hope that answers your question.
Take care
@@cris_photography Thanks for the reply, i have a very good a nd big tripod, can not up the shutter speed when doing 30second exposures haha.. if you here any problems let me know
For interior photography which focal length do u mostly use?
Hello, i normally take this very lens and I use 10mm a lot but also 24mm and sometimes I use my 56mm for closeup details. But mostly the 10mm I’d say. Cheers
Cool vid. So... We have the new 10 to 24 WR and the 50 F1. 0 any news on the other 2 lenses that should have came out this year?!
27 and 18
I probably reviewed them since this comment 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 sorry for the late reply
finally ive been waiting for someone to make a video on this lens. thanks!
You’re very welcome 😉 take care
What about IQ did you found any difference in sharpness and contrast ? Fujifilm says that optical formula is the same from old lens? I have old Lens and thinking to change for WR for 700€ second hand. Is it worth ?
Honestly? Didn’t notice any difference in IQ in terms of sharpness and contrast. It is indeed the same as the old lens but WR and with the aperture ring. Other than that… I still use the original version every single day for work and I don’t see any need to change. I would buy gen 2 if I didn’t have any though. Cheers
The new lens is build in Philippines 🇵🇭 not in Japan
Very true! Thought about it making the video and I then forgot to mention it. Thanks 😊
@@cris_photography Well as long as the quality is right there is nothing to complain about. But it is a shame that Fuji has relocated production there for reasons of cost and efficiency. It doesn't matter how, it is ...
@@cris_photography Where can I activate the OIS deactivate on the XT3? Isn't there a switch on the 10-24 WR lens? Or do you do that in the menu of the XT3?
@@Bar_fly The OIS on the new 10-24mm WR lens is on by default, meaning you won't be able to turn it on or off. The previous (first gen) version had a switch but that is no longer the case. Are you trying to deactivate this feature?
Uh the new version weighs less than the old version. You got that backwards.
You right! 20 grams less on the new version (must have swapped those 2 I guess 🤦🏻) thanks for bringing that up! Take care
the new 10-24 is a little wider at 10mm when we tested, also i see the same on your test, is close to 9mm
Is it? Hum interesting! Thanks for pointing that out 😉
Good lens, but very soft and out of focus at 24 mm in the left center of the image: ~ (
Thanks for sharing your experience, take care
Good Video, but the background music is disturbing. To loud and to high energy.
Hey Jennifer, thanks for stopping by and for your feedback on the video and music - will keep that in mind 😊😎
Cheers
cool camera
Indeed!
I always thought I have to disable IS when using a tripod. Was I wrong?
Hello Hannes, honestly don’t think it makes a difference (there is no shakiness so same difference). Always keep OIS on when shooting. Take care
No, you are right.
You are right, Fuji themselves say you should turn IS off when on a tripod. The newer version on this lens detects when the camera is stationary and turns itself off (I wonder why Fuji would do that if it makes no difference?). You can also turn it off in the camera menu.
Hello Cris! I have recently bought this lens from Amazon, but during the delivery the courier dropped the box on the ground, in front of my eyes. Do you think this could have damaged the lens? Is there something I can do to understand if it works correctly?
Hey man; thanks for stopping by and for the comment. Sorry to hear about your lens - ouch! Best thing to do is to a) try it out, b) move it to see if glass or pieces broke inside and c) if there’s something wrong return it. Depends also on the height of the drop, how much protection it had around it, etc.
Hope that helps take care
@@cris_photography hi Cris, thanks for your replay. The lens was in its original box and also inside a larger box with the original paper. I think the drop was from at least 1 Meter. Is It poissible that the drop causes disalignment between the lenses? I have tried it and everything seems to work. If I move the lens, something inside it moves too but I think it's the OIS. I have noticed that, after looking the focus point, if I change the aperture there is a low noise coming from the inside of the lens. Is it normal?
Just a question, how do you accidentally mistake f4 for f11? That's a whopping three stops more light lol.
Also, I've read some reviews on both these lenses and seen a bunch of videos and nobody ever croons over the 10-24. Seems to get the job done, but is, meh. Be nice if Fuji could come out with a fast wide-angle prime like a 12mmf2.0
Did you ever shoot in aperture priority mode? Did you ever do so in a wedding for example? If so, you will know that sometimes you have to act fast and move around a lot. If I change the aperture by mistake due to an aperture wheel that is practically click less and that doesn’t show the aperture you’re on on the lens itself, you might have accidents since the ISO and shutter are in auto mode. That’s how you mistake f11 with f4... that is true for other disciplines as well. Cheers
@@cris_photography very nice argument ! , so you cant disable the ring on the first version ? and put the aperture on the front wheel ? if not, this update is like solving problem more than anything else ^^
Y’a it is more of a “refinement” imho than anything else, since the optical quality of the lens is the same and so are the results really. For someone who doesn’t have it - it is the way to go, for the rest of us..: just keep the old one and save some bucks.
Cheers
@@cris_photography thanks for your reply :)
so funny..I don't see where did you see the extra $200 usd..At B and H , there are listed at the same price ... So that's why I just bought the new one .. I cannot go wrong with the latest one .
When I did this video those were the prices. They probably got finalized now and the old model got removed from the market. Fuji said they will only sell the new one. That must be the reason for the price you saw.
Cheers
Nice
Bunch of improvements.......but IQ suffers enormously, especially in the corners. Review done.
Dman you’d have very little watch time if that’s the length of your reviews 😂 jokes aside thanks for the comment and for watching. Cheers
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why the annonying background music? I cannot hear you speak
Thanks for the feedback