Vintage 28mm lenses versus newer Fuji glass! Clinical test comparison; what to expect (unscripted)
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Thinking about buying some old manual vintage lenses?
I've grabbed the modern Fujifilm 27mm f2.8 to compare it against a slew of vintage lenses from the 60's through the 90's. We'll look at a couple of clinical test shots to get an objective view and compare what to expect from these lenses, so you can decide if you like the quality they give, or if they're too old to be useful.
I did this video totally unscripted; this is really a practice for me to get better at speaking and improvising on the fly. It is a little long and rambly, but I think I was able to convey quite a bit of useful information using my experiences with these kinds of lenses over the years. I cut out a good 10 minutes or so of ummmms and pauses. This kind of video is not part of my normal video rotation.
The new Discord for my channel: / discord
I made the Discord for people who want to talk about the kinds of old and weird cameras I show on my channel, show off their results, their acquisitions, and ask for critique. We've been building up over there and have quite a few new members, with SUPER helpful commentary; it's just the friendly kind of community of photo enthusiasts I've wanted to build, so check it out!
Update:
The Discord continues to get better as we get people from all around the world contributing. Seriously it is becoming exactly what I wanted it to be. For that I'm thankful and it gives a little extra faith in humanity.
About my class:
It will be hosted in Benicia, CA (San Francisco East Bay) at a small gallery called Once Upon a Canvas. The class is mostly aimed at young people who have a functional mirrorless or DSLR camera and a decent laptop that really want to get started in photography quick, and learn fundamentals to build on; I want to help people skip out on some of the trial-and-error I went through learning. It will be two days, 3-4 hours per day.
If you are interested in the class, send me an email via the address on my RUclips About page.
The class date is set! It will be the 11th and 12th of August from 11AM to about 2PM, although it may go later. The first class will be $80 for both days.
Here's the link if you want to sign up. Short notice, but I still have seats as far as I know:
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Note: All photos in this video are my own work.
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Technical:
All video recorded with OBS
Video put together in DaVinci Resolve.
Photos all taken with the Fujifilm X-E1
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Social Media:
My rarely used IG account: / anothernatedogg
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Love your videos, keep up the great work!
Thanks! This video seems to be going over better than I thought it would.
Great video!! I really like the no script longer video! I wonder if testing lenses at infinity focus would render the results a bit different 🤔😁
I was surprised to the Takumar, Industar and Fujinon glass quite a lot.
I have a good amount of experience with KMZ lenses (the factory that made most of the soviet lenses) and overall they never perform well wide open, they are only good for the character that they offer wide open which they do offer a look that many people love and it has grew on me as well.Overall the KMZ lenses are weird because they are all over the place but if I could give a rule of the thumb for them is that wide open usage is just an additional option that wasn't ment to be taken seriously but has a filter like look and if you want them to showcase their real capabilities in performance stop them down between f4-f8 (Jupiter lenses with the LTM mount are much better for mirrorless cameras and much more usable,also they are tiny).
The Fujinon really didn't did much,it was an okay lens which is weird for me because many pictures I see shot on that lens made me think that pancakes sometimes can be done well. In this test at least it didn't do too much,it was just ok.
Takumar I felt like in the first test it overperformed up an S tier level, it was amazing how great colour rendering it got and the overall performance it delivered.In the second test even though yes, the edges sharpness was terrible the colours were really vibrant and the center sharp.If it wasn't that terrible corner softness it would be an actual contendor for s tier.
sometimes on youtube, if you click a couple of times, within moments you find yourself in crazy rabbitholes. Luckally i found myself here, and im really grateful for it. This is content, the talking, the information, the numbers, everything, its like a ASMR for me. I watched all your Sigma videos, i want to pick up a SD Quattro now, im new to photography but not new to editing in lightroom and other software like it. Dp you think this would make a good camera for me, a guy wanting to delve into photography and do it slow, and learn the hard way. I also kinda want to challenge myself to get my pet rabbits into focus on the SD Quattro, and also want to make art-sy streetphotos. Anyway i cant wait for new content already, and also i still have to watch the thrift store haul and twenty dolla holla video, but keep doing what youve been doing on YT cause i like it. Thanks for that
I have the Pentax SMC Takumar 28/3.5 (not the 2.8) and that is sharper across the frame (APS-C) than my copy of the Canon FDn 28/2.8 at all apertures.
Might be a matter of QC, as you say, but I also heard that the f/3.5 Takumar wide angle primes are better than the f/2.8 versions.
Just started watching but I must commend that this idea to get better at speaking without a script is brilliant! (I'm actually a week regarded not famous actor since almost a decade but suck at being myself..lol)
I have collected a few Vivitar 28 mm. But everyone says they are made by other manufactures. but none seem to look like yours. Cosina, tokina sigma
I have the Sigma version of that Quantary, the Sigma Super Wide II and it is an excellent lens with macro capabilites. I also have the Pentax lens but mine is the 28mm 3.5 which some say is a much better lens than the 28 2.8 . Mine is perfect wide open, although you loose an f stop, of course. By the way I use these lenses on a Fuji X-T2 along with a Canon nFD 50mm 1,4 (Really nice lens).
I have the same SMC Takumar 28/3.5 and I can confirm my copy is excellent.
NOTE: My channel was recently hacked, so if you see some sketchy comments, please ignore them. I'm working on getting everything cleaned up.
Without watching the full video yet, I wholeheartedly agree that older lenses on the Fuji bodies ghost a lot. Like the EF 85 1.8 that I have. It was an affordable way to get a decently fast prime(ergo lightweight) with that focal length for my video work, but after the recent episode I shot for a documentary, I'm dreading what I'm going to have to deal with in post despite keeping it at f4. It doesn't even match up to the XF18-55. Considering taking my heavy 50-150 instead for the next episode until I can get a used XF 55-200 for on the run work like documentaries. As someone who doesn't drive, weight is a major deciding factor for my fast paced video work.
have you given up on this channel?
@@s1dew1nd3r4 Nah, I just haven't been able to dedicate the time to working on it for a long time.
Yamaki-san apparently designed a 28mm for Sigma in the 1990s as his first major project when he was an engineer.
The Industar was hit and miss. Mine was good enough for what I use it for.
I have the Fuji 27mm (came with the X-E4 body) and I am considering to grab the SMC Pentax 28mm to try (as I am very happy with the SMC 50mm F1.7). The Fuji 27mm is sometimes too sharp for my taste and the photos come like iPhone photos. For me, the 27mm makes the camera pocketable and that's it, can't like the photos taken with it :(
Its because its an Xtrans original sensor. Thats why prices went up
miss ur content (and the follow up canon video)
Interesting. Thanks.
I have the Fuji 27mm on a X-Pro2. The lens is e x c e l l e n t
I got my Industar for like 10 bucks. I think it’s fun for that price. I definitely wouldn’t pay 40 tho.
Pleasee make some new video 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Gracias ❤❤
I wanted to ask what video camera would you recommend for short skits for youtube? Im using a go pro currently to do skits,
It depends on your standards. For most people, the GoPro or a higher-end smartphone is fine. For others, something like a Sony RX100 VII, others even can't do anything below Netflix quality, so something like a Sigma fp.
If it is just skits and you're not making money from it, stick with the GoPro.
@@forgottencameras Thanks for the info. Ya i just gotta get better lighiting and i feel the go pro would look even better. You should consider doing a video on just basic usb connecting webcams and compare the worst ones to the best ones. I would watch. Thank you for the hard work
Vi el vídeo en mi celular y todos se veían más o menos igual 😅
Osawa 28mm is good?
Not sure, as I don't have an adapter for it. Build quality is better than most, though.