The real issue with the GF55 is that when you compare it to the GF80, shooting the same portrait scene, you'll notice something odd. When the overall brightness in other dark areas is the same in both photos, the face in the GF55 shot is noticeably brighter. Many people don’t understand what this means or why it happens. Here's the truth: the camera adjusts exposure based on the dark areas in the photo. So, with the same exposure time, the dark areas in GF55 photos are underexposed. This is because the GF55 uses ED materials like S-NBH58 and H-ZLaF90, which have lower light transmittance in the 500-400nm range compared to the Esfpl-55 used in the GF80. Specifically, S-NBH58 has a 1-6% reduction and H-ZLaF90 has a 4.4-41.5% reduction in this low-frequency light range. With two pieces of S-NBH58 in the GF55, the result is a significant drop in light transmittance and a lack of saturation in the low-frequency light (typically the bluish-purple diffuse light in dark areas). When the camera tries to adjust for proper exposure in dark areas by increasing the exposure time for the GF55, the bright areas, like the face, end up overexposed. If you decide to expose for the face and let the dark areas be underexposed, then try to correct the dark areas in post-processing software like Lightroom, you'll find the dark areas have a noticeable lack of saturation. This is due to the limited color information that the ED materials in the GF55 can capture. In simple terms, although the GF55 is a prime lens, the ED glass materials used make its color performance similar to a 70-200mm zoom lens with over 16 elements. It has sharpness but lacks the color quality you'd expect from a prime lens. Basically, a lens with this level of light transmission loss isn’t suitable for portrait photography.
Also I wonder if something like this was the issue I had with the Tamron 70-180mm for Sony... I felt like it had some severe issues with saturation in the shadows which made it really hard to pull out the shadows of an image 🤔I'm kind of fascinated by this, Its another thing to research about a lens design before making a purchase decision and it can explain a lot of common issues with lenses.
Very nice comparison and beautiful portraits. I wonder if you have also used a 100S for weddings and portraits before 100II and if so, what what were your thoughts. I can hardly afford getting into GFX right now but looking at some used 100S options to at least be able to test the waters.
Thanks for sharing! Were your shots captured at 1.7? For those of us looking for super subject isolation and 3D effect I am considering either one of these two lenses or the Mitakon 65mm 1.4 Any thoughts? Stay safe :)
Great work and thank you for making this video. I've been shooting weddings on the GFX since 2021 and even though it's slower than say a Nikon, I love the quality and character. My go-to lenses have been the 45 2.8 and the 80 1.7 but just added the 55 1.7 and it's fantastic. I was thinking of selling my 80 but you confirmed my thoughts that it is just so magical for close portraits on a wedding day.
for me personally the 55 = 42,x mm equiv. lens is the true "cinema" lens for everyday photography without more stark 3d compression of the 80 mm lens... in a certain way both lens are an interpretation of the normal focus length of sound 50 mm equiv. .. one advantage of the 55 mm is its better and more even performance in the edges and corners
Wow this video is just what I wanted. I already have the f1.7 55mm and love it. Very similar bokeh to my canon 50mm f1.2 wide open which I love. Was wondering about the 80mm and whether I would use it as I’ve seen some deals on it recently.
The 80 is so good when I had it with the 100S. It was brief though and I wanted it back. When the 100ii was brought out, I just lost it and sold my Nikon Z equipment to get one, the 80 and the 250. Those two will cover a lot. Seeing how the 100ii made the 100-200 GF lens that much better, I’m excited to try the 80 very soon. I want the 55 to use in salsa but the 80 will have to do for now. It’s funny you can get the 80 and the 55 for the price of the Hasselblad 80
I've been watching your videos this days, and i love to find someone who owns a r5 and gfx100ii, because i own the r5 but i want so bad to go for the gfx!!! Im a fuji user for personal photography, i use xt5 .. and love fuji!! I would love if you make a video of the comparison of the 2 cameras and lenses, like a mix of your review of the 50mm & 85 rf and this video, that would definetly be amazing
In my opinion, the 80mm wins in this comparison. The math is straightforward. Check the used market for the 80mm and 45mm lenses, then try to find the 55mm in the second-hand market. For the price of a new 55mm plus taxes, you can buy used 45mm and 80mm lenses to cover all your needs.
But that will only hold true for a little while. They are already starting to show up every now and then. You also have to decide what focal length you really want. For me, a 45-50mm eq. could be all the lens I ever need. You can argue that I could shoot everything with a 45 as well and just crop because of the high resolution. But I'd still be shooting and framing with the wrong lens and cropping in post. I would also have to do without the larger aperture.
It's from Ona! I used to love their bags but they have really started to make less premium products and charge even more for them. I can't recommend them anymore unfortunately.
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What about the 110 for portraits?
The real issue with the GF55 is that when you compare it to the GF80, shooting the same portrait scene, you'll notice something odd. When the overall brightness in other dark areas is the same in both photos, the face in the GF55 shot is noticeably brighter. Many people don’t understand what this means or why it happens.
Here's the truth: the camera adjusts exposure based on the dark areas in the photo. So, with the same exposure time, the dark areas in GF55 photos are underexposed. This is because the GF55 uses ED materials like S-NBH58 and H-ZLaF90, which have lower light transmittance in the 500-400nm range compared to the Esfpl-55 used in the GF80. Specifically, S-NBH58 has a 1-6% reduction and H-ZLaF90 has a 4.4-41.5% reduction in this low-frequency light range. With two pieces of S-NBH58 in the GF55, the result is a significant drop in light transmittance and a lack of saturation in the low-frequency light (typically the bluish-purple diffuse light in dark areas).
When the camera tries to adjust for proper exposure in dark areas by increasing the exposure time for the GF55, the bright areas, like the face, end up overexposed. If you decide to expose for the face and let the dark areas be underexposed, then try to correct the dark areas in post-processing software like Lightroom, you'll find the dark areas have a noticeable lack of saturation. This is due to the limited color information that the ED materials in the GF55 can capture.
In simple terms, although the GF55 is a prime lens, the ED glass materials used make its color performance similar to a 70-200mm zoom lens with over 16 elements. It has sharpness but lacks the color quality you'd expect from a prime lens. Basically, a lens with this level of light transmission loss isn’t suitable for portrait photography.
Where would someone go to start learning things like this about different lenses?
Also I wonder if something like this was the issue I had with the Tamron 70-180mm for Sony... I felt like it had some severe issues with saturation in the shadows which made it really hard to pull out the shadows of an image 🤔I'm kind of fascinated by this, Its another thing to research about a lens design before making a purchase decision and it can explain a lot of common issues with lenses.
ohh very informative, I could not like fuji and 55 mm lens, some of my photos at white dress over expose
This is very interesting.
awesome video. Where the 55 shines in my opinion is full body shots in large environments, it makes the subject really pop like a mini brenizer :)
The wedding image examples are so amazing!
Thank you
Very nice comparison and beautiful portraits. I wonder if you have also used a 100S for weddings and portraits before 100II and if so, what what were your thoughts. I can hardly afford getting into GFX right now but looking at some used 100S options to at least be able to test the waters.
Thanks for sharing! Were your shots captured at 1.7? For those of us looking for super subject isolation and 3D effect I am considering either one of these two lenses or the Mitakon 65mm 1.4
Any thoughts? Stay safe :)
Great work and thank you for making this video. I've been shooting weddings on the GFX since 2021 and even though it's slower than say a Nikon, I love the quality and character. My go-to lenses have been the 45 2.8 and the 80 1.7 but just added the 55 1.7 and it's fantastic. I was thinking of selling my 80 but you confirmed my thoughts that it is just so magical for close portraits on a wedding day.
Ah thank you so much for watching, Iann! :)
for me personally the 55 = 42,x mm equiv. lens is the true "cinema" lens for everyday photography without more stark 3d compression of the 80 mm lens... in a certain way both lens are an interpretation of the normal focus length of sound 50 mm equiv. .. one advantage of the 55 mm is its better and more even performance in the edges and corners
Wow this video is just what I wanted. I already have the f1.7 55mm and love it. Very similar bokeh to my canon 50mm f1.2 wide open which I love. Was wondering about the 80mm and whether I would use it as I’ve seen some deals on it recently.
You only give me more problems. 😁😁 I want them both. Helpppppp 😂 thanks for the nice comparison anyway. Well done
Great video and very informative. I was also wondering what brand is your camera bag? It looks a great size!
My bags are from Ona!
Amazing work! Can you made a comparison video between the r5 and gfx100II?🙏
The 80 is so good when I had it with the 100S. It was brief though and I wanted it back. When the 100ii was brought out, I just lost it and sold my Nikon Z equipment to get one, the 80 and the 250. Those two will cover a lot. Seeing how the 100ii made the 100-200 GF lens that much better, I’m excited to try the 80 very soon. I want the 55 to use in salsa but the 80 will have to do for now. It’s funny you can get the 80 and the 55 for the price of the Hasselblad 80
Ah yeah! Thanks so much for watching!
Tempted to get this cam
It's been really fun to test. It's totally an incredible system, but still figuring out how I would fit it in my workflow. Thank you for watching!
Me too!! I shoot weddings but really don't think the extra resolution would do anything for my work. It's just so cool! haha
Is that the 50s ii camera? I am thinking of purchasing a gfx camera in the not too distant future and those two lenses would be great too! Good video!
Hey this is the GFX 100 II
Thanks so much for watching! GFX 100II!
Did you end up keeping both? I usually own a 40 and 60 in full frame. But having those focal lengths in medium format costs a pretty penny. 😅
I have actually sold both and got out of the GFX system. Thank you for watching!
@@TheZachMendez Why ??
Awesome video as always! Love your camera strap! Would you mind sharing a link?
I've been watching your videos this days, and i love to find someone who owns a r5 and gfx100ii, because i own the r5 but i want so bad to go for the gfx!!! Im a fuji user for personal photography, i use xt5 .. and love fuji!!
I would love if you make a video of the comparison of the 2 cameras and lenses, like a mix of your review of the 50mm & 85 rf and this video, that would definetly be amazing
Nice combo. One is a wide 50mm equiv and the other is a long 50mm equiv
Yes, I love that. Thanks for watching!
Lovely! Have you tried the 110 vs 80?
I have not tried the 110!
In my opinion, the 80mm wins in this comparison. The math is straightforward. Check the used market for the 80mm and 45mm lenses, then try to find the 55mm in the second-hand market. For the price of a new 55mm plus taxes, you can buy used 45mm and 80mm lenses to cover all your needs.
But that will only hold true for a little while. They are already starting to show up every now and then. You also have to decide what focal length you really want. For me, a 45-50mm eq. could be all the lens I ever need. You can argue that I could shoot everything with a 45 as well and just crop because of the high resolution. But I'd still be shooting and framing with the wrong lens and cropping in post. I would also have to do without the larger aperture.
@@MrPanoheadno, cropping is not a solution at all. My argument is about 2 lenses vs 1 lens for the same price
😀 hey, whats your lense bag . Just mentioned it plz
It's from Ona! I used to love their bags but they have really started to make less premium products and charge even more for them. I can't recommend them anymore unfortunately.
I love the 55mm!
Me too! Thanks for watching, Corey!
Great review!
Thank you!
lately decided 80 is more special for portraits
LOL. I want the 70mm 1.7......oh wait.. :(
I have a 55 mm and could not like it,
Take my 80.. for your 55 lol
LOL no self-respecting So-called Photographer throws a lens like that into a shitty bag lol 1:39
Wow
That's one of the most expensive bags on the market man
@@davidhowellphotography730 thank you lol
Is that an Ona? If so they’re actually super rugged and amazing. Mine has been with me for 6 years.