Is the Fuji XC50-230 any good? My thoughts and sample images.
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- The Fuji XC50-230 and the XF55-200 cover similar focal lengths. The latter has an excellent reputation, but is the much cheaper XC50-230 any good? Here's my review of the XC50-230, complete with sample images.
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The OIS should be turn off when you set the camera on a tripod ;)
Only when playing the video back did I realise that I love the word 'significantly' so much. :)
@@KC-ro9ro Ha ha. Thanks Chris. Though I hope to say it significantly less on future videos. 😎
I did not notice. You did a wonderful job on the comparison....thanks. I subscribed.
I got a great deal just before the XT20 was replaced with the XT30. I bought the following all for $950 (US):
Xt20
XC 16-50
XC 50-230
I had some concerns about image quality of the XC compared to XF but I think it's very close. I can live with the plastic, lack of aperture ring.
Excellent lens up to to 200mm . Price is right being sold off in Australia for 185 dollars. Great walk around lens. I’ve found to be really sharp in bright sunlight. Turning ISO. To low. Jpegs were so good. Using classic chrome plus 2 colour. Thanks for the video. I hope others try this lens it really is value for money.
Many thanks for your comment, Gill. I agree. Great value for money.
It's an excellent lens in situation where you'd be shooting at a higher aperture anyway. I've had a lot of fun shooting hummingbirds with an extension tube from about a foot from the birds. It even has good bekah in these situations. And even the AF in tracking (on the xt3) does a reasonable job tracking the birds. Granted, it doesn't have performance & contruction of the more costly lenses, but it cost a 5th of those lenses and weighs a whole lot less.
Thank you so much for your comment. It is interesting to read your thoughts about the performance of the lens and also your choice of subject. :)
I turn the ois off when using fast shutter speeds, anything 1/500 or above. Find I get sharper results as the ois actually creates a little blur when at these speeds. Wasn't sure about it when I first heard about doing it but gave it a try and they were correct...
Many thanks for your comment Thomas. 👍
I have this lens Ian.
I purchased it shortly after acquiring my X-T2 as a stop gap as money was tight and I'm happy to report that it has far exceeded my expectations.
So much so, that two years on I've still not replaced it with the the XF 55-200mm which was my original intention. As you quite rightly point out, with care and a little patience it's capable of some excellent results. The lack of aperture ring is a bit annoying but like the excellent XF27mm f/2.8 (which I love) you soon work around that and yes, it's relatively slow. But the OIS is excellent and it's far better than it has a right to be considering it's low price (bought new for £185). At some point I may upgrade to the XF 55-200mm but for me at least, that would be purely for "snob" value and for now I'm happy to have it in my bag.
Why would I switch off OIS? Well, if I have it mounted on a tripod I don't want the optics compensating for movement that isn't there, possibly affecting potential image sharpness as a result?
Thanks for your comment Garry (and apologies for my delay in replying). The 50-230 is great value and brilliant that you haven't 'upgraded' to the 55-200.
I think I'm going to to put the money towards one of the excellent Viltrox lenses - possibly the 23 or the 33 f/1.4
Is 70-300 an upgrade that makes more sense than 55-200?
I did not know this zoom had IS. I checked it on my camera menu and yes, it is there! Thanks a lot!
Very informative video and really nice pics. Thank you :D
Nguyen Hana Thank you so much for your kind comment.👌
I just bought it new for 200 euros and can't be happier with it at that price.
Sounds like a great price for new - do you mind sharing where you bought it ? Many thanks.
@@aidancoughlan305 Yeah, I was surprised by the price myself. Bought it in a local shop called BM Focus here in Serbia. It is legit new, no question about it.
@@durzog3668 That's a great price you got, nice find. Good luck with your new lens !
Someone sold this lens with the X-M1 for 140 euro including shipping. So I am going to experience it first hand, and that is what life is about.
Thank you for video sir. I just got the lens 3 days ago and I loved it during bright light and even during the golden hour. Definitely saw it underperformed but satisfying for a beginner like me. Loving my fuji xt 30 and 50 to 230mm lens.
Thanks for your comment, Rakesh. You have a nice combination there. When the X-T30 was launched it had better autofocus than the X-T3. The X-T3 had a firmware update to catch up. :)
Very informative and called for... Thank-you for posting this...
Glad it was helpful!
Interesting. Just to put more pressure on the price difference, yesterday I found a UK online shop selling the 50 - 230, brand new, for £196. Including postage. And that is the Mk II version, not old stock of the Mk I. Naturally I have ordered one.
Good move, Mark. When I got the 55-200 I planned to sell it, but it's a good lens, well worth it's money and if I had sold it they're worth peanuts on the used market, so I wouldn't have got anything for it. Enjoy using it Mark!
www.eglobalcentral.eu/fujifilm-fujinon-xc-50-230mm-f4-5-6-7-ois-ii-lens-black.html I bought from here. This is the second lens I bought from that shop. (The first one arrived)
Nice job, Michal. :)
200 USD, light and excellent photo quality.
Thanks, Christian. I totally agree.
Once you get above a certain shutter speed, enough to produce sharp images without IS, many feel the movement of the stabilization begins to work against image sharpness. So using the old full frame formula, the shutter speed should be 1/focal length. With a zoom in APC mode, should be 1/zoomed out focal length (even if shooting at a shorter focal length) at the full frame equivalency. So with this lens, the minimum shutter speed should be 1/345. However at a photo institute I attended it is recommended to double this speed then you are pretty much guaranteed sharp results, so the new speed would be 1/700 or the fastest closest if setting manual, so 1/1000. Now if this lens is used to shoot dogs, wild life, etc, fast moving stuff, you probably want to set the shutter speed to something like 1/2000. At these speeds the IS is not your friend so turn it off.
Great comment Rick! Thank you for posting it. 👍
How low does it go with IS? Is it usesble? On a cloudy day 1/1000 at 200mm is not possible
The OIS should sometimes be turned off if it's interfering with an in-body stabilization or if it's causing odd effects in video.
Thank you for your comment, Jeremy. Much appreciated. 👍
I guess you'll want to turn the stabilisation of when shooting long exposure.
Thank you for the in-depth review on this lens. I was struggling to make a decision whether to get this one or the 55-200mm. I think for overall better quality of the 55-200mm, it is worth sacrificing that little extra 30mm you'd get from the the 50-230mm. I'm going to save a little more to get the xf 55-200mm. Thank you again for the great review.
Apologies for my delay in replying. Good choice! It's a superb lens. Have fun with it.
Thanks for the info. I think having 6:36 to 8:47 as b-roll would've helped speed video up cause youtube gave me the attention span of gnat. I watched at 1.5x. I already got this lens. It takes nifty pictures of the moon.
Thanks for your comment. Shame you were bored. The B-Roll you refer to are sample shots and footage taken using the XC50-230 for viewers to get some idea of quality, so not B-Roll at all. Good you found something more interesting to watch. Keep smiling.
Not bored. Think you took it wrong but whatever. glhf.
I'm curious to know how well this lens would stand up in a poster size print, is it sharp enough and good at colour rendering? I am primarily a fine art landscape photography and on a tight budget, so I'm just curious how well just the image quality would stack up against the more expensive telephoto lens with regards to prints? Thanks.📷✌️🖤
Tricky question to answer Rocky as we may have differing views on whether on not this lens is 'sharp' enough. I'm sure it would be acceptable to me. For someone else? Who knows? One thing is certain. The XF55-200 is sharper, but so it should be as a more expensive lens.
I just bought the 50-230 for £150 in mint condition as I only use it to photograph the kids.....no brainer
I got a great deal just before the XT20 was replaced with the XT30. I bought the following all for $950 and without sales tax since I bought from AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Service)
Xt20
XC 16-50
XC 50-230
I had some concerns about image quality of the XC compared to XF but I think it's very close. I can live with the plastic, lack of aperture ring. The professionals may want the absolute best (after all their livelihood hangs in the balance) but I do it as a hobby.
Yes, you got a great deal there. I haven't used the XC16-50 as I have the XF18-55, but if it's as good as the XC50-230 I'm sure it will be excellent. Thanks for commenting. 😀
If I am using a tripod, I get weird results with the IS turned on. Mainly I get blurred images.
Thank you for your comment. Definitely, a case for switching IS off.
Thank you very mach... question : ¿ Podrías hacer una "Review" de la Fujifilm X-H1 + su GRIP VPB-XH1...?? ... Thanks.... Sorry for Spanish... My English is not very good... 👍👍👍👍👍😃👌🖐🖐
Gracias por tu comentario. Intentaré responder en español. Mi próximo video será sobre el X-H1 y grip. Ya tomé todas las imágenes y metraje de video (en Londres). Solo tengo que grabar la introducción y el resumen.
@@DavcoMediaTV Fantastic... Thank you very much... 👍👍👍👍👍😃😃👋👋
@@joanantonim.p.2400 :) :) :)
Thanks for the review Ian. I have been using the XF 18-135 with my X T100 and was wondering whether I should go for the XC 50-230. Once I saw your images, I found them to be quite similar to the ones I had clicked with the kit lens XC 15-45. I hadn't particularly liked them , so invested in the XF 18-135. The only limitation I find with this lens is that when I try to photograph birds, the zoom isn't adequate. I was thus scouting for something with more reach, but wouldn't like to sacrifice quality for reach. I am not a professional, but I like a job well done. Could you suggest a reasonable lens ? Thanks.
Thanks for your comment, Shantanav. I feel the XF55-200 would probably be the best option for whàt you're looking to achieve. It's a 'better' quality lens than the XC50-230, but has a shorter reach. I have both lenses and prefer the XF55-200 (though I do feel the XC50-230 is good value for money).
@@DavcoMediaTV So I figure out. Don't understand why Fuji doesn't come up with a 70-300 lens like Nikon - there shall be many takers. Anyway, thanks once more.
Greetings, thanks for the informative vdeo! i found the xc50-230mm on a local shop new for 200 euros, would you consider it a good investment for its performance?
Alex, many thanks for you comment and apologies for my delay in replying. If you haven't already bought it at 200 Euros, I would say "yes" well worth the money, but if you can find a 55-200 for just a little more I'd go for that.
@@DavcoMediaTV No worries about it mr.Ian, i bought it indeed and ive combined it with my x-t30 and the performance is quite pleasing for an enthusiast like me! the xf55-200 is still on the price range of 600-800 euros in my country. Maybe ill wait to invest in the new upcoming xf lens 70-300mm F4,5-5,6 in 2021
Alex, I think the 70-300 will be a good addition to the range.
When using it on a tripod, i would turn ois off.
would this be any good for low light? planning to take photos of the moon with this
Hello Sophie. Yes, it will be fine. You will definitely need to use a tripod. ISO setting 200 or less. Aperture between f9 and f11. Shutterspeed either 1/125 or 1/250. You'll probably need to use manual focus. Have fun!
@@DavcoMediaTV I have used this lens with a Fuji XT-1 and managed to get great in focus shot of the moon at 230mm. Can see the craters clearly. Camera settings were 200 ISO with 1/125 shutter speed and F11 aperture. This lens is great value in Australia at less than AUD$200.
@@SFxAce Many thanks for your comment. :)
How do I turn the is off on XT2 to use this lens on tripod?
Which has better zoom 18-135 or 50-230
Thank you for your comment, Vishnu. The Xf18-135 is a superb lens and is certainly better than the 50-230 in terms of build quality. Eg, fast autofocus, very sharp, better optics, metal mount and weather resistant. However, it's double the price. The better buy? It all depends on your requirements. If extended focal length is your priority, then the 50-230 is 'better'. If you don"t neèd to get so close to your subject and quality is more important, then the 18-135 is the one to go for if you have the budget.
@@DavcoMediaTV thank you🙂
I bought the 2nd version less than HK$1000
Can I use it indoors with flashlight ? As a zoom lens for food photography ?
Yes, you can. Should be absolutely fine. Just be aware that there will be a minimum focus distance.
@@DavcoMediaTV thanks