What is the best Fuji lens for vlogging?
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In this video I look at every single Fuji lens which could be used for vlogging and decide which is the best.
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The washing machine test should be an industry standard.
Micro vibration simulates the handshake. Good idea!
Funny enough many camera companies use something similar to test ibis. Its actually not a great way to replicate hand shake as its a totally different type of shaking compared to vlogging (not enough side to side). Reason why fuji’s ibis is so damn bad
I use the XC 15-45mm on the X-T3 for my travel videos. It's wide, has OIS, and extremely light. I previously used the XF 18-55mm but it was a bit too tight and a tad heavy to lug around my neck the whole day. I wish I had the X-T30 to pair with my XC 15-45mm for travel though for the ultimate lightweight combo!
The washing machine test is going to shake up the industry.
#dadjokes ;)
Oh no I didn't even catch it the first time nahhhhh
Hey, the glasses are back! :-)
I always find useful info in your videos even if they are not entirely relevant to what I do. Thanks guys for all the hard work
I vlog with the 16mm 2.8 on the X-T3. Size and convenience is so helpful, you can do your work and then pull this lens from your pocket! But yes a tad shaky if you aren’t careful 🙆🏻♂️
same set up
I bought that 16-80 today.Going to use it for photos and vlogging 😊
How do you like it so far?
Great review! I use the 10-24mm on xt3 and the 16-55 on my xh1. Weather sealing is a must have outdoors in dust or rain.
Great stuff. Though I will say, for just selfie kind of vlogging, the XC15-45mm OIS is really hard to beat. You can grab it used for around $100-1$50. Got mine, open box, from a camera shop $140. Leave it at 15mm, open it up, relax your arms since you no longer have to stretch to get your head and everything in frame, and you're good to go. Whenever I'm doing a stroll through the park vlog with my Switchpod+XT4, the cheapo 15-45 goes right on there. Even though you may disagree because it is kinda.. not a great a lens,, I think more people should snag the 15-45 and just treat it as a 15mm prime! Haha. Reviews have shown it's sharp enough, and totally optically good at 15mm f/3.8. Just getting a decent 15mm lens for $140ish is neat.
I switch between the 16 f1.4 and the 10-24 for video.
The 16 when it's locked down on a tripod and set to manual focus, the 10-24 for anything handheld and auto-focus.
Great insightful video as always. Thanks for all the hard work :-)
does it have nice bokeh? the 10-24
it's not its strong point - it's a wide angle f4 at the end of the day. I've stopped using it for video and now use a Viltrox 23mm f1.4 instead. that gives a lovely image with nice bokeh@@jaysondronaarts
I’m preparing to launch a hiking & backpacking channel in the coming months. It’s like you made this video for me. I did a ton of research and came to the conclusion that an X-T3 with a 16-80mm was the right choice, so I made the investment a couple of weeks ago. You’ve given me even more confidence than I already had. Cheers!
Love KEH I have bought many lenses from them all great. I have the 10-24 and 16 f/1.4 and find the 10-24 to be a great vlog lens focal length wise. The 16 f/1.4 works well on the X-H1 the 10-24 is decent with the X-T3 but I find it to still be a bit shaky without a gimbal. Thanks so much for the great video. Cheers.
Thanks for this. I'm in the market for one right now! Love that washing machine test.
You didn't mention some lenses from and for Fuji, which are worth mentioning for vlogging or otherwise in my humble opinion:
1) Fujinon 18-135mm f3,5-5,6 OIS. It's not the brightest lens around, nor particularly wide but it's a great allrounder with amazing focal range, lightweight (just a tad heavier than 18-55) and if bought in a kit you can get it for next to nothing.
2) Fujinon 16mm f1,4. Yes AF is not the greatest but that aperture and IQ for shooting / vlogging handheld at night you simply cannot compensate.
3) Samyang / Rokkinon 12mm f2, so still quite bright. If you don't mind manual focus of course. Yes it's quite wide but if you vlog in 4K the (Fuji) camera will crop in x1,2 anyway so you are good to go 😁
The 15-45mm is the best Fuji vlogging lens. 15mm is perfect; despite looking like a toy it’s relatively sharp; it’s very quiet, has OIS, and is extremely lightweight.
Wait. the XT3 does not crop in 4k 30 only in 4k 60 with a 1.18x crop. So is the 1080p and the 4k footage on the XT2?
The washing machine test is just such a good idea!
Is the exposure of the 18-55 also bouncing if you set the aperture to f4?
Exposure changes with every Fuji zoom lens. It's an issue because of lens compensation profiles and/or aperture changes being applied in steps.
Even if it's a constant aperture, since f-stop is focal length to iris size, for the f/2.8 or f/4 to be constant, the iris has to change as the lens zooms. In other lenses it's mechanically coupled, but Fuji does everything electronically.
The 16-80 f4 is a problematic lens and nothing was fixed via firmware .Look how much pulsing is done at 16:43
I think you can adjust the aperture of 18-55 mm as f4 and keep vlogging.
any tips on how to avoid the noise for the 18mm f2 for video? my only trick now is shooting in manual focus and set it to infinity
was the hunting on the 16-80 starting at 11:28 due to the 16-80 being on the xt2?
But what you recommend are not too wide apertures 😅 is there any option . I used XT3 also
Thanks once more, Andrew. Subbed! One question - I mostly only do gadget video reviews. Should I rather get the 35mmf2 for my new X-S10 (replaces my Sony A6000) than the kit if I only shoot indoors, at my desk?
Another great review. I just bought the 16-80 and plan to use it mostly for video. But there is the issue of the lens losing focus and exposure when zooming in or out. But maybe you guys don't zoom much when vlogging. I assume the 16-55 wasn't on your list because of the weight.
Wow exactly what I want to know. GJ!
I think currently the best vlog lens is the 16 2.8 at least for a gorillapod or switchpod setup handheld facing you. I just tried the 18-55 and it was way too close to my face. Could be the crop factor too idk. Granted I was using the switchpod maybe the gorillapod could be held a little further back.
I suppose the result would change if you vlog with a gimbal. Probably a wide prime with big apture would win.
the main conclusion that i get out of this is that fuji still has a long way to go to give good video lens in their line up and i think just updating their current line to have OIS or update the focus motor system to be more quiet and the aperture dial to have a smooth option will be the biggest improvement they could do in their camera line.
It is a reflection of their priorities. I think Fuji puts a lot more r&d into their primes.
@@AndrewGoodCamera well i think the 1.4f primes would still benefit what the f2 primes have - better auto focus, and more quiet.
im not really knowledgable to understand why its not he case besides that it might be older - would be too big/expensive or maybe the 1.4 that's better in studio environment dont need the same speeds as f2 that are smaller and built for out door street photography
@@JayGrapherTh The larger glass primes would have to be a lot larger to support larger linear motors to move that heavier glass more quickly and more silently. The 90mm f2, with that silent quad linear motors, is a good example of this.
@@AndrewGoodCamera thank you
@@AndrewGoodCamera Well, the should also put OIS into them, at least into the f2's if they want them to be of any relevance for amateur video shooters.
Thanks a lot and regards from Switzerland
Interesting. So the 16-80 f4 is your favourite for vlogging. Problem is there's no bokeh at that f stop. Wish Fuji could make one specifically for vloggers.
The focus wobbling of the 16-80mm seems annoying at around e.g. 11:34. The lense on the right, doesn't seem to have it but maybe it just is the different angle.
That and sound is nearly my biggest concern for video. But I'd also use a stand or a gimbal...
Wait for the Viltrox 23, 33 and 56 1.4 APS-C lenses, they're gonna shake things up
It's generally not a good idea to shake if you vlogging.
That kit lens at 18mm sure looks sharp though
I heard some people complaining about the auto focus and softness in the 16-80 f4 lens. (Especially in the open end of the lens) did you come across any issues with sharpness or af with the lens? Also was wondering how it compares to the 18-55
Thanks!
I have not tested it for sharpness yet. But according to MTF, it should be sharper than 18-55. I plan to dig into it deeper.
@@AndrewGoodCamera awesome thanks man
Thanks for the video! Did you find that the XC 16-50 had the same slow to focus issues as the XC 15-45?
Maybe a little
thank you andrew
Hey Andrew hope you're still reading these. I got the xc 16-50 and am struggling to get the face/eye detection to work reliably on the xpro3. It's definitely turned on, it just doesn't find me unless I'm centre frame, which is under the usual focus area. I think it's too blurry to see my face when it's focussed on the background. Any tips?
Is the out of focus while zooming issue been resolved on 16-80?
Fuji X zoom lenses are not parfocal. It's unrealistic to expect them to stay in focus as any of them zoom. However, this lens is certainly less reliable than others in that area.
@@AndrewGoodCamera recommend me one lens for vlog where I can zoom and still good in focus unlike 16-80 mm f4
I prefer the 16-55 2.8 if I don't care about size or close focus
Now that 10-24mm F4 WR just came out. Which one do you prefer?
I just need a new lens from fuji 10-24mm F2.8 OIS R WR lens It could be the best lens for vlogging then.
Great video by the way
Hey bro, it's 2020, post advice for X-T4 of lens choices for video! X-T4 is made for video
Hi! What do you say about carl zeiss 12mm f/2.8 for x-mount?
I am planning to buy x s10 which has in built stabilization.. so doing I need OIs or stabilization in my lens?
Nice try but I'm afraid I have to disagree with your conclusion Mr. Andrew. Once you introduce into the equation the price and give the lens' weight the appropriate value, the 16-50 is the winner by far. Not only the latter is much lighter but the new 16-80 is 8 times the price! And its video performance is far from adequate as it has all the flaws of fuji zooms for video; focus drunkenness and exposure flickering when zooming in or out. Other considerations are, OIS is effective enough in the 16-50 at 16 mm and it's quite sharp a lens even if background separation isn't something to write home about.
I didn't care about price for this. The 16-80 isn't quite as performant while zooming, it's true. But that's an edge case for us. 18-55 is great too.
what's your tripod?
If I have the xt4, can i take your advice on the xh1 because the xt4 also as ibis?
Hi Andrew, maybe a little late after eight months. But what tripod do you have under this camera. It looks like some gorilla thing or how they call it, but does have something like arca Swiss connection? Just can't see it.
Yeah just a gorilla pod and an arca Swiss style head.
12:03 but the 16-80 lose the focus many times 😶
Any recommendations for vlogging lens for xt4 now that it has IBIS?
You mean a lens that has OIS (optical image stabilization. Only camera bodies have in body image stabilization). I would not necessarily recommend an image stabilized lens for XT4. I know it's counter-intuitive but you don't get more stabilization. It's usually better to go with a non-OIS lens on IBIS bodies. But I haven't had the Xt4 to test with yet.
Andrew & Denae I see! Yes sorry I meant now that the xt4 has ibis do you recommend any non ois lenses that previously may not have come up due to shaky footage. I’m currently swaying with the 23mm f2. Also you say you shouldn’t get a ois lens on an ibis body , what’s the reason ? Thanks for replying!
I can't tell you want.to get because I don't know what you want to shoot. How? Where? When?
Andrew & Denae vlogs and short travel cinematic all across the world in all sorts of lighting conditions, badly lit and very well lit. Hopefully that helps
Lots of factors, but you definitely will want wider access than 23f2. 16mm 2.4 would work great for pointing the camera at yourself and is the one I would use along with a longer prime for when I want some more reach, like the 50mm f2
Is16mm F2.4 ok with XT4?
2.8, but yes. It's probably a great combo.
Pros don´t use IBIS ;) Nice video again Andrew !!
Haha. So true. But pros also don't vlog. :)
@@AndrewGoodCamera You got me :)
I don’t agree as a photographer. But then I am not a vlogger.
y'all don't get enough views
Can I just say, that when all you guys do vlogs on what is the best for vloging? I have to comment and say, cameras are for photography and video, the rest is vanity.
Ironic then, isn't it, that you are watching RUclips videos made by vloggers? Little bit of a double standard, don't you think?
Finally I am one of those "First" guy :)
hehe good luck
Lol
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