Great video. My kit is extremely similar to yours. Love the 16mm and the 50mm for their combination of size, WR and IQ. My kit also includes the 35mm f1.4 lens.
I've now watched a couple of your videos. I'm pretty new to photography so your recommendations have been very helpful. plus your delivery is very easy to listen too. I look forward to viewing more or your work.
Top video Roy loved the Eric Satie in the background , fantastic sample photos and now you've got me interested in the super takumar 135 mm I like the results anyway take care and can't wait for the next vid 👍
Thanks for watching! The Takumar 135 is a great little lens. I picked up a used medium format GFX 50R and have been using it with that as well with surprisingly good results. It's a lot of bang for your buck. Oh and Eric Satie is always amazing. :)
Thank you! Noted! I'll try to put something together. For the meantime there's a behind the scenes video on my channel that has a bit of editing in it. ruclips.net/video/DYEMwTbiiJo/видео.html Thanks for watching!
I'm saving up to finally upgrade from my X-T1 and will probably end up going X-T4. I love my Samyang 12mm F/2 as well but I'd like to have something with auto-focus close to that focal range. I have the XC 15-45 lens, which I use primarily for video, but I much prefer primes for photography. I'm still not sure between the XF14mm F/2.8 or the XF16mm F/2.8. The 14 being more than double the cost is a negative for just 2mm difference though, but it gets me closer to that Samyang wide angle. Real nice kit Roy!
Thanks for watching! I've heard really good things about the 14mm f/2.8 and would like to try it at some point. But it's hard to beat the bang for buck you get from the 16mm f2.8. I think you'll really enjoy the T4 coming from a T1. Speed and responsiveness is on another level, especially with the newer lenses.
Great stuff Roy! Don't know why I only came across your channel now but I'm happy I did. Love the pix at the end. Just started building my own Fuji kit and I guess I'll be watching more of your vids 😁 Stay safe man!
Ah great video! I'm in the process of finding a combination of lenses that works best for me for travel. I find it hard, because for travel size and weight matter, but at the same time, I don't want to give up too much low light performance.
Thanks for making this video, Roy. I have been thinking about making a lightweight kit like this. I am just starting to do video, so I also need to upgrade my gear. Good list of parameters. I hadn't thought about the Takumar. It is an interesting idea. I just found your channel. I'll check out more of your videos. I like your no-nonsense, knowledgeable, and chilled style. Subscribed.
Interesting kit, Roy! I wonder if you're missing the ability to use the 12mm wider field of view to achieve that extreme distortion effect up close for foreground objects. It's something I think "requires" 10-12mm (APS-C). I had the 16mm as my wider lens for a while in the past and definitely missed it.
I definitely miss it in some situations. But most of the time, the 16mm is wide enough. It also challenges me to approach the scene a bit differently from the 12mm, which is always a good exercise. Good thing it's super easy to swap out the 16mm with the 12mm when I know I'll need the extra width. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for watching and commenting! The XF 35mm f/2.0 is a great weather sealed lens that's not so expensive, especially if you go second hand. I really enjoyed it when I had it (since upgraded to the 33mm f/1.4).
Hi Roy, I just picked up the Rokinon 12mm, do you still feel the Cokin P series will work with that lens? I watched your video from 2016, and was wondering if your thoughts have changed since.
Hi Timothy. Yes, the P-series works great on the 12mm. I still have and love the 12mm and will definitely keep using it for landscapes with the Cokin kit.
Great video. :) I recently moved to Fuji, made a kit of lenses, and the only one that I have to decide is just the wide-angle prime. The first choice is the Rokinon 12mm f2 that you've mentioned - will use for landscapes and (specially) interiors when travelling. The other options are the 14mm F2/.8 and the 16mm f/2.8 that you have... Did you miss the wider angle of the Rokinon when using your kit in tight spaces? Or the 16mm already covered that well? Regards.
I definitely miss the 12mm in some situations, but the 16mm is wide enough most of the time. The size, weather sealing, and ability to autofocus also help me to quickly forget the wideness I'm missing. :) Good thing is I still have the 12mm available if I really need it. I'd also love to try the 14mm at some point as I've heard great things about it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The PK (pentax-m) version of that 135 lens has a small built in lens hood (saving a bit more space in the bag). It's about the same size as the takumar version. As you say - great options for a compact (tiny) telephoto 👌👍
Hi, Roy! I just found your video and I have a question for you. What is your favorite middle range zoom lens? 16-55mm is not an option for me -- too heavy. Thanks.
Hi Svetlana. Thanks for watching! My favorite middle range zoom is actually the 16-55, which I use quite a bit. But a couple of my friends really like the XF 18-55 kit lens and have recommended it to me as a lighter option.
Hi Roy. How sharp is this pentax 135mm lens? I have 55-200mm fuji lens but I discovered that it could be sharper, and I want to shake things up. I have on my whishlist other lenses such as 60mm macro, so wonder If I could sell 55-200mm lens and get 135mm pentax for occasional long lens landscape shots.
The Pentax 135mm is definitely sharp enough for occasional telephoto landscapes, which is primarily what I use it for as well. However, I don't know if I would sell the 55-200 and replace it with that. Based on my limited experience with the 55-200, I'd say sharpness is on par with the Pentax 135mm. Plus the modern zoom will offer many advantages over the older Pentax. However, the size, weight, and build of the Pentax are also worth a look. And you may be able to find it cheap enough to just take the plunge and own both. Thanks for dropping by!
You could replace this entire kit with the Fuji 16-80, it's an excellent adventure lens... decent IQ, F/4 aperture, excellent 6 stop IBIS and weather sealed.
@@amadei2 sure u can - but should you? isnt it the few who refuse to wear masks, travel by all means possible, the ones responsible for this crap to drag out so long?
@@did4h2k there is country with now 0-1 cases per 100,000. If that scare you, you should just never ever travel. You got more risk to catch other diseases and things like food poisoning .
@@amadei2 true - countries like nz with closed borders. plus u go on a plane, with enough people around you from all over the world. see, i am not scared, i just think its the right thing to do. and also that those egoistic actions like travelling when u shouldnt (its not forbidden, you just shouldnt do it) prolong the crap for everyone of us. but hey, at least those ppl hat a great time travelling, right?
@@did4h2k egotistical is a matter of view point. Some country are literally dying for lack of tourism. Plus mental health of people's are plummeting, so traveling might help them. You are free to stay inside for years to come if you like, some country ( Canada for exemple ) talk about reconfining in the coming months .
I have an X-T2 and it is the perfect sweet spot of a camera for me without any fomo of the X-T4
Still a great camera! Its my trusty second body.
Great video. My kit is extremely similar to yours. Love the 16mm and the 50mm for their combination of size, WR and IQ. My kit also includes the 35mm f1.4 lens.
Instant subscribe. Really like the delivery. Succinct, to the point.
Thank you!
I've now watched a couple of your videos. I'm pretty new to photography so your recommendations have been very helpful. plus your delivery is very easy to listen too. I look forward to viewing more or your work.
Thank you very much! All the best on your photography journey. I'll continue to do my best to make helpful content.
Late to the vid, but better late than never~! Great kit selections and wonderful presentation and photography!
Top video Roy loved the Eric Satie in the background , fantastic sample photos and now you've got me interested in the super takumar 135 mm I like the results anyway take care and can't wait for the next vid 👍
Thanks for watching! The Takumar 135 is a great little lens. I picked up a used medium format GFX 50R and have been using it with that as well with surprisingly good results. It's a lot of bang for your buck. Oh and Eric Satie is always amazing. :)
Your photography is wonderful...I'd love to see a video on your editing process!
Cheers, Adam
Thank you! Noted! I'll try to put something together. For the meantime there's a behind the scenes video on my channel that has a bit of editing in it. ruclips.net/video/DYEMwTbiiJo/видео.html Thanks for watching!
I'm saving up to finally upgrade from my X-T1 and will probably end up going X-T4. I love my Samyang 12mm F/2 as well but I'd like to have something with auto-focus close to that focal range. I have the XC 15-45 lens, which I use primarily for video, but I much prefer primes for photography. I'm still not sure between the XF14mm F/2.8 or the XF16mm F/2.8. The 14 being more than double the cost is a negative for just 2mm difference though, but it gets me closer to that Samyang wide angle. Real nice kit Roy!
Thanks for watching! I've heard really good things about the 14mm f/2.8 and would like to try it at some point. But it's hard to beat the bang for buck you get from the 16mm f2.8. I think you'll really enjoy the T4 coming from a T1. Speed and responsiveness is on another level, especially with the newer lenses.
I'm liking that bag and the 16mm 👍I'm all about the M42 love
Thanks for watching!
Very pragmatic, thanks👍
Thanks for watching!
Love your videos, thank you for the content, very helpful.
Glad to see ya back. Greets from germany.
Cheers, Ernst! It's good to be back.
Great stuff Roy! Don't know why I only came across your channel now but I'm happy I did. Love the pix at the end. Just started building my own Fuji kit and I guess I'll be watching more of your vids 😁 Stay safe man!
Thanks, man! Nice to see you here. Stay safe!
Nice to see the Tak still occupies a spot in your kit. :)
Yes! I reckon it's going to be hard to beat for size to reach performance.
Ah great video! I'm in the process of finding a combination of lenses that works best for me for travel. I find it hard, because for travel size and weight matter, but at the same time, I don't want to give up too much low light performance.
Thanks for watching! Hope you get your kit together soon.
Great video and set up!
Thank you!
Thanks for making this video, Roy. I have been thinking about making a lightweight kit like this. I am just starting to do video, so I also need to upgrade my gear. Good list of parameters. I hadn't thought about the Takumar. It is an interesting idea. I just found your channel. I'll check out more of your videos. I like your no-nonsense, knowledgeable, and chilled style. Subscribed.
Thanks for watching, Paul! Haven't uploaded in a while due to other priorities but looking to do so again soon.
Great inspiring video. Thanks! Really liked the pictures as well
Thank you for watching!
Great video. Very helpful. Subbed!
Interesting kit, Roy! I wonder if you're missing the ability to use the 12mm wider field of view to achieve that extreme distortion effect up close for foreground objects. It's something I think "requires" 10-12mm (APS-C). I had the 16mm as my wider lens for a while in the past and definitely missed it.
I definitely miss it in some situations. But most of the time, the 16mm is wide enough. It also challenges me to approach the scene a bit differently from the 12mm, which is always a good exercise. Good thing it's super easy to swap out the 16mm with the 12mm when I know I'll need the extra width. Thanks for watching!
Good stuff! Great shots as usual.
Thanks, man!
Hey Roy, any good cheap XF mount lenses (don’t have to be made by Fuji) , maybe a nice prime 35mm that’s weather resistant? Love your content
Thank you for watching and commenting! The XF 35mm f/2.0 is a great weather sealed lens that's not so expensive, especially if you go second hand. I really enjoyed it when I had it (since upgraded to the 33mm f/1.4).
Wonderful video ! Love your Fuji content ! Followed you on IG as well :)
Thank you very much! :)
The Tamron 17-70 f/2.8 + XF55-200 covers very close to the same, add a Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 and your low light's covered too... ?
Hi Roy, I just picked up the Rokinon 12mm, do you still feel the Cokin P series will work with that lens? I watched your video from 2016, and was wondering if your thoughts have changed since.
Hi Timothy. Yes, the P-series works great on the 12mm. I still have and love the 12mm and will definitely keep using it for landscapes with the Cokin kit.
Great video. :) I recently moved to Fuji, made a kit of lenses, and the only one that I have to decide is just the wide-angle prime.
The first choice is the Rokinon 12mm f2 that you've mentioned - will use for landscapes and (specially) interiors when travelling. The other options are the 14mm F2/.8 and the 16mm f/2.8 that you have...
Did you miss the wider angle of the Rokinon when using your kit in tight spaces? Or the 16mm already covered that well?
Regards.
I definitely miss the 12mm in some situations, but the 16mm is wide enough most of the time. The size, weather sealing, and ability to autofocus also help me to quickly forget the wideness I'm missing. :) Good thing is I still have the 12mm available if I really need it. I'd also love to try the 14mm at some point as I've heard great things about it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The PK (pentax-m) version of that 135 lens has a small built in lens hood (saving a bit more space in the bag). It's about the same size as the takumar version. As you say - great options for a compact (tiny) telephoto 👌👍
Interesting! Built in hoods are very cool. I'll take a look at that lens. Thanks!
great video, can you fit the 50-140 attached to the xt4 in the 10L facing down like not laying it long ways, but lens down in the middle slot?
Grind lang kuya 🤙🤙🤙
Hi, Roy! I just found your video and I have a question for you. What is your favorite middle range zoom lens? 16-55mm is not an option for me -- too heavy. Thanks.
Hi Svetlana. Thanks for watching! My favorite middle range zoom is actually the 16-55, which I use quite a bit. But a couple of my friends really like the XF 18-55 kit lens and have recommended it to me as a lighter option.
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Hi Roy. How sharp is this pentax 135mm lens? I have 55-200mm fuji lens but I discovered that it could be sharper, and I want to shake things up. I have on my whishlist other lenses such as 60mm macro, so wonder If I could sell 55-200mm lens and get 135mm pentax for occasional long lens landscape shots.
The Pentax 135mm is definitely sharp enough for occasional telephoto landscapes, which is primarily what I use it for as well. However, I don't know if I would sell the 55-200 and replace it with that. Based on my limited experience with the 55-200, I'd say sharpness is on par with the Pentax 135mm. Plus the modern zoom will offer many advantages over the older Pentax. However, the size, weight, and build of the Pentax are also worth a look. And you may be able to find it cheap enough to just take the plunge and own both. Thanks for dropping by!
You could replace this entire kit with the Fuji 16-80, it's an excellent adventure lens... decent IQ, F/4 aperture, excellent 6 stop IBIS and weather sealed.
travel kit for 2021 - where u travel to? down the street? ;)
You can still easily travel , went to Nepal , France, Greece and now itality in the past few months
@@amadei2 sure u can - but should you? isnt it the few who refuse to wear masks, travel by all means possible, the ones responsible for this crap to drag out so long?
@@did4h2k there is country with now 0-1 cases per 100,000. If that scare you, you should just never ever travel. You got more risk to catch other diseases and things like food poisoning .
@@amadei2 true - countries like nz with closed borders. plus u go on a plane, with enough people around you from all over the world. see, i am not scared, i just think its the right thing to do. and also that those egoistic actions like travelling when u shouldnt (its not forbidden, you just shouldnt do it) prolong the crap for everyone of us. but hey, at least those ppl hat a great time travelling, right?
@@did4h2k egotistical is a matter of view point. Some country are literally dying for lack of tourism. Plus mental health of people's are plummeting, so traveling might help them.
You are free to stay inside for years to come if you like, some country ( Canada for exemple ) talk about reconfining in the coming months .
Nice kit !
However, not one of the items in your wishlist addresses image quality.