Fujifilm xf 55-200mm absolutely amazing lens. Sharp ,fast af, perfect partner to the 18-55. Where are u guys based. Happy to lend you the lens for a week so u can review it
Hey & cheers for the recommendations. The Tamron 17-70 is not one I was aware of and it certainly looks like a great option. You are literally covered for everything with that setup 👍
I owned the 18-135mm for years. It served me very well but the image quality was sometimes a little lacking. It worked perfectly in cities and towns but I never really liked how it handled foliage and more specifically, the light coming from between leaves/trees etc. Nowadays I want to spend more time in nature than in urban environments so I sold the 18-135 and now have the 16-55 f/2.8 and the 70-300mm. The 250-300mm range is a little softer than the rest of the range, but my word is it an improvement! It's a stunning lens. I've never used the 55-200 so bear that one in mind, and the cheap 50-230 is what it is, cheap. I own too much Fuji gear and I continue to bounce from over-geared to missing something. Hopefully one day I find that balance in between.... Here I am shooting film nowadays too... Oh GAS.
Haha cheers for sharing Edward. I think most people are the same way, always wanting something else lol The 16-55mm is certainly the safe option when it comes to quality, so I may end up going for it yet who knows. I really don't need anything above 200 at all so that narrows things down a bit too. I think I will just have to try a few lenses out and see what works best.
I have the 16-80mm. I think that it's really solid. I'm mostly a prime shooter, but I'm always surprised how good the 16-80 is when I put it on my camera. The stabilization is really good too.
Hey there! Cheers for the info, that is probably the most likely option currently so nice to hear you like it. Someone else actually said it was a bit juddary for video but not sure why since it has stabilisation too 🤔
@@MacnTeensVisuals I think they were referring to the "wobbling" issue. That only happens when zooming in and out. I don't zoom in and out while recording so it's not an issue for me. Overall, I think the lens is pretty underrated.
Just discovering your channel and I’m subscribing instantly! It’d be great to get a Fujifilm recipe to mimic your look. I’d love to see what I can do with your colours/contrast in my neighbourhood.
Hey Timothy! Thanks very much appreciate it. We actually just use Astia Soft for video with some editing in Premiere Pro. Then for photos we shoot in RAW and use our presets to edit. 👍
My suggestion would be to keep the lenses you have and buy the XC50-230 ii AND the XF 70-300. I have both of these lenses and (for very different reasons) can recommend them. XC is super lightweight, super cheap and the images can be super too. Gear snobs turn their noses up at XC lenses, but they're capable of producing fabulous images in the right hands. XF 70-300 is on the compatibility list for lenses which work well with the newer higher resolution sensors, so you're covered for future upgrades. The image quality is superb and it has a good close focus ability. And the 1.4x teleconverter works with it. If you want fast, sharp, have deep pockets and don't mind lugging heavy weights around, the (red badge) XF 50-140 is worth a look. Also works with teleconverter. Too heavy, too expensive and not enough reach for me though. Looking forward to seeing what you choose.
Cheers for the suggestions. I am actually intrigued with the XC lenses I would like to try a few of them out and see what the actual difference is in quality. A few people have mentioned the 70-300 so I trust it's a pretty great lens. I don't think I would really get the use out it on the long end though but it's nice to know it's another great option. It's gonna be a difficult choice that's for sure haha
Hey Michael, absolutely nothing wrong with that. The 18-55mm is a great choice. It works for everything 👌 It's a lens I will keep as long as I have a fujifilm camera lol
The 70-300mm is super solid imo. It’s got good reach, is sharp enough, has fast AF, it’s under 600g, can magnify a lot, has weather resistance. It’s the lens I would choose to keep if for some reason I had to get rid of all but one lens.
Cheers for the recommendation, a few people have said this lens is great. I don't really think I would get much use out of it on the longer end tbh but it's nice to know it's another great option 👍
Fuji long zoom lenses are all a bit meh. I used to have the 55-200 but always found the results disappointing. I now own the 70-300 which is a good lens and the option to use teleconverters is nice. If you can do without the zoom but just want a bit more reach the Viltrox 75 1.2 is utterly epic and the Fuji 90 is gorgeous
Cheers for sharing, I will have to take a look at the Viltrox 75 that does sound like a nice one. I think I will always want a zoom in the kit but primes are always tempting haha
I love the look and thought of those cameras, but I don't think that they are versatile enough for what I do and I can't afford a seperate "fun" camera at this time. Keep up the great work! Thanks!
They certainly do look the part. Each to their own Jon, they probably aren't for everyone. Just out of curiosity what is it that you think makes them not versatile enough for you? Thanks again appreciate it :)
Oh really, I would love to try out a few XC lenses actually just to see if there is much of a quality difference to the XF lenses. Cheers for the suggestion 👍
Cheers for the recommendation. It is certainly a big contender for sure. How does the image quality compare to say the 18-55mm if you have tried it? Are they much the same really?
Nice content. I’m looking to buy my first Fuji and can’t decide between a new xt30ii or a secondhand xt4. I’m from a stills background but looking to dabble in video. In your opinion is the xt30ii a good ‘starter’ camera for solid stills but a good intro into video? Thank you for any feedback
Hey Daniel! Yes the X-T30 or XT30 II are great for both photo & video. I certainly wouldn't consider them starter cameras even if they technically fall in to that category. The video quality you can get from the fuji cameras is amazing. The main benefit with the X-T4 is IBIS which you may or may not need depending on the type of video you want to shoot. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions 👍
I would say that the 100-400mm Fujinon lens is a great choice.....yes, it is big and yes it is heavy (1.6kg) but the results from it are just soooo good. And even if you think that you do not need the 400mm end of the lens, it lets you use the lens well within its extremes (= top quality). Great zoom range as well so it covers a lot of my needs in a single lens and works well with my X-T30. Jerry
I use the 16-80 with my X-T30 and it's a brilliant lens given it's "just" a Zoom. However, it feels quite big on the X-T30's body, so I'm considering using my primes (23 & 56) for normal focal ranges and getting a 70-300 only for the telephoto stuff.
@@flinzl Haha I hear you on that. Cheers for your thoughts. That does make sense to be fair, I am just the type of person that really doesn't want to be changing lenses much at all tbh. Ideally I would like a zoom that covers me for 95% of the type of photos I like to take and I think that 16-80 could well be it. I do love the primes too though haha
@@MelihSirin Cheers for sharing. The focal length of the 16-80 does sound great, it would be nice if it was a little faster but it does seem like a great option. You really are covered for everything with that 70-300 haha I would love to give that thing a go but I don't think I would really ever use it at the longer end for my photos. Enjoy though!
Fujilm xf 150-600 looool. I use it for nature photography but just had to make the joke. I have a more random question for you…do you know of any differences from the xs10 vs your xt30 in terms of video quality? IS there any difference? Your videos are amazing and haven’t seen an xs10 video come out as eye pleasing as yours. I bought the xs10 and I’m now wondering am I missing a video specification the xt30 has over the xs10 or do you just simply get better shots and color correct better than any xs10 video I’ve seen so far? Yes I know IBIS is in the xs10 but just in terms of video quality anything different?
Now that is a beast haha To be honest I don't believe there is much difference at all with the video. The auto focus may have been upgraded slightly but I am not 100% on that. The XT30 auto focus is great so you wouldn't really notice it anyway I don't think. If you watch a few of our previous videos talking about filmmaking with the X-T30 you can see the settings we adjusted in camera when using the Astia Soft film simulation. It looks great straight out of camera and then I just make some subtle colour grading adjustments in post.
The only thing I don't like about my Fuji setup is that my sweet-spot for street photography should be my excellent 16-55mm (despite it being heavy-ish) ... HOWEVER its f2.8 on a crop sensor is sometimes not enough. There are equivalents on full frame street cameras which, although a bit heavier, could be like having the same set-up along with better low light performance and 50% better subject separation. And I reckon that'd be my true sweet-spot. Having said that, anything much heavier than my X-T5 and 16-55mm combo would push the limits of comfortable handheld carrying, so maybe Fuji has it right.
Personally don't think a zoom will ever be suited to street imo, a 18mm prime for tighter cities and a 33/35 for more spacious ones is all you really need
@@CianMcsweeney I'm trying to wean myself more onto my 33mm f1.4, as it's relatively light. I know I'm more of a 33mm person than an 18mm one (having tried out various focal distances a lot with my 16-55mm). The 33mm results feel more natural and minimalist, but I think the 33mm can also make you strain a bit for shots because it lacks the natural dynamism of 18mm and (like you say) it's quite tight in congested city areas etc. One day I will change to somewhere between 18mm and 33mm if I keep straining. Quite often, I do wish I had my 16-55mm when I'm not carrying it, though. For example, yesterday I was in London and there was a brilliant acrobat show with kids taking part. But I could not get a decent angle/distance because of how the crowd was organised, preventing me from being able to go further forward or backward. My 16-55 would have been perfect. An 18mm would have been a bit too wide. My 33mm (which I was carrying) was a tiny bit too close. I'm slight stunned when people recommend even longer focal lengths for town. My 56mm prime is a real strain. I even saw someone recommending the 70-300mm for street photography. Not sure what he's photographing - earrings, moustaches or something!
Hey Tom! Oh that's a big boy haha Glad to hear you like it though, I don't think I really need anything near 300mm so the 18-135 would probably suit better.
There's the XF 16-80mm. Great range, allegedly good IQ, but (also allegedly) not so good for video work, unlike the 18-55. I do have the old XF 18-135mm, amazing range and IS, quite responsive for video shooting despite it's age, but nothing to write home about in regards to IQ. Really usable only under the good sunlight due to not so great max. aperture. And there's the XF 16-55/2,8. Yes, big and heavy it is. I'd suggest try a used one for a fair price. But not from me since my copy is going nowhere 😉
Had the 16-80, took it around europe, but sold it. I figured out after a month traveling with it, that while the zoom range was great, that I was just covering everything and not really creating photo's worth anything. For me I create better work while traveling with primes
Cheers for the info Tom appreciate it. The 18-135 seems like such a great focal range, I really don't think I would need anything longer than that tbh. The 16-55mm from what I see seems to be the most reliable in terms of image quality but it is more expensive and is pretty much the exact same focal range I already have, so I'm not sure lol I will certainly be buying a used lens I would imagine too 👍
What type of filter are you using on the lens for video and why do you use it? I mostly shoot stills with my fujifilm but want to get more into video . Gonna be checking out some of your videos on that soon. Thanks
Hey Matthew ✌ We always use a cinesoft filter and depending on the conditions sometimes a polarisor or a variable ND. The cinesoft just gives the video a nice soft glowy look which I like. The polarisor works great for giving the colors a bit more richness but if it's a bright day we use the variable ND instead so we can continue using the correct shutter speed for video 👍 We have a few videos explaining things a little better so hopefully they help you out. Cheers!
It's certainly one of the main contenders. It would be nice if it was a little faster but I could deal with that. I'm not overly worried about the video side of things because I intend to keep the 18-55mm but the 16-80 does have OIS so what makes it juddary?
Fujifilm xf 55-200mm absolutely amazing lens. Sharp ,fast af, perfect partner to the 18-55. Where are u guys based. Happy to lend you the lens for a week so u can review it
Tamron 17-70 and the Fuji 70-300. Teriific combo. Light weight very little CA. Great pairing.
Hey & cheers for the recommendations. The Tamron 17-70 is not one I was aware of and it certainly looks like a great option. You are literally covered for everything with that setup 👍
I owned the 18-135mm for years. It served me very well but the image quality was sometimes a little lacking. It worked perfectly in cities and towns but I never really liked how it handled foliage and more specifically, the light coming from between leaves/trees etc. Nowadays I want to spend more time in nature than in urban environments so I sold the 18-135 and now have the 16-55 f/2.8 and the 70-300mm. The 250-300mm range is a little softer than the rest of the range, but my word is it an improvement! It's a stunning lens. I've never used the 55-200 so bear that one in mind, and the cheap 50-230 is what it is, cheap.
I own too much Fuji gear and I continue to bounce from over-geared to missing something. Hopefully one day I find that balance in between.... Here I am shooting film nowadays too... Oh GAS.
Haha cheers for sharing Edward. I think most people are the same way, always wanting something else lol
The 16-55mm is certainly the safe option when it comes to quality, so I may end up going for it yet who knows. I really don't need anything above 200 at all so that narrows things down a bit too.
I think I will just have to try a few lenses out and see what works best.
I have the 16-80mm. I think that it's really solid. I'm mostly a prime shooter, but I'm always surprised how good the 16-80 is when I put it on my camera. The stabilization is really good too.
Hey there! Cheers for the info, that is probably the most likely option currently so nice to hear you like it. Someone else actually said it was a bit juddary for video but not sure why since it has stabilisation too 🤔
@@MacnTeensVisuals I think they were referring to the "wobbling" issue. That only happens when zooming in and out. I don't zoom in and out while recording so it's not an issue for me. Overall, I think the lens is pretty underrated.
Likewise. I like my 16-80 with its decent range but manageable size. And it has OIS, unlike the 16-55.
Just discovering your channel and I’m subscribing instantly! It’d be great to get a Fujifilm recipe to mimic your look. I’d love to see what I can do with your colours/contrast in my neighbourhood.
Hey Timothy! Thanks very much appreciate it. We actually just use Astia Soft for video with some editing in Premiere Pro. Then for photos we shoot in RAW and use our presets to edit. 👍
My suggestion would be to keep the lenses you have and buy the XC50-230 ii AND the XF 70-300. I have both of these lenses and (for very different reasons) can recommend them.
XC is super lightweight, super cheap and the images can be super too.
Gear snobs turn their noses up at XC lenses, but they're capable of producing fabulous images in the right hands.
XF 70-300 is on the compatibility list for lenses which work well with the newer higher resolution sensors, so you're covered for future upgrades.
The image quality is superb and it has a good close focus ability.
And the 1.4x teleconverter works with it.
If you want fast, sharp, have deep pockets and don't mind lugging heavy weights around, the (red badge) XF 50-140 is worth a look.
Also works with teleconverter.
Too heavy, too expensive and not enough reach for me though.
Looking forward to seeing what you choose.
Cheers for the suggestions. I am actually intrigued with the XC lenses I would like to try a few of them out and see what the actual difference is in quality.
A few people have mentioned the 70-300 so I trust it's a pretty great lens. I don't think I would really get the use out it on the long end though but it's nice to know it's another great option.
It's gonna be a difficult choice that's for sure haha
I just use the good old 18-55 kit lens, had no issues with it whatsoever
Hey Michael, absolutely nothing wrong with that. The 18-55mm is a great choice. It works for everything 👌 It's a lens I will keep as long as I have a fujifilm camera lol
I got Laowa 9mm 2.8, XF35mm1.4 and xf55-200mm for my travels.
9mm now that is a wide one. The 55-200 does sound nice though, cheers for the sharing ✌
The 70-300mm is super solid imo. It’s got good reach, is sharp enough, has fast AF, it’s under 600g, can magnify a lot, has weather resistance. It’s the lens I would choose to keep if for some reason I had to get rid of all but one lens.
Cheers for the recommendation, a few people have said this lens is great. I don't really think I would get much use out of it on the longer end tbh but it's nice to know it's another great option 👍
Yes, I fucking love them.
Agreed 👌🏼
Fuji long zoom lenses are all a bit meh. I used to have the 55-200 but always found the results disappointing. I now own the 70-300 which is a good lens and the option to use teleconverters is nice. If you can do without the zoom but just want a bit more reach the Viltrox 75 1.2 is utterly epic and the Fuji 90 is gorgeous
Cheers for sharing, I will have to take a look at the Viltrox 75 that does sound like a nice one. I think I will always want a zoom in the kit but primes are always tempting haha
I love the look and thought of those cameras, but I don't think that they are versatile enough for what I do and I can't afford a seperate "fun" camera at this time. Keep up the great work! Thanks!
They certainly do look the part. Each to their own Jon, they probably aren't for everyone. Just out of curiosity what is it that you think makes them not versatile enough for you?
Thanks again appreciate it :)
@@MacnTeensVisuals I do a lot of wildlife photography although I could probably make it work,.
The XC 50-230 is excellent value for money. And lightweight
Oh really, I would love to try out a few XC lenses actually just to see if there is much of a quality difference to the XF lenses. Cheers for the suggestion 👍
fujifilm 18-135mm - and you covered, use it, love it
Cheers for the recommendation. It is certainly a big contender for sure. How does the image quality compare to say the 18-55mm if you have tried it? Are they much the same really?
Nice content. I’m looking to buy my first Fuji and can’t decide between a new xt30ii or a secondhand xt4. I’m from a stills background but looking to dabble in video. In your opinion is the xt30ii a good ‘starter’ camera for solid stills but a good intro into video? Thank you for any feedback
Hey Daniel! Yes the X-T30 or XT30 II are great for both photo & video. I certainly wouldn't consider them starter cameras even if they technically fall in to that category. The video quality you can get from the fuji cameras is amazing. The main benefit with the X-T4 is IBIS which you may or may not need depending on the type of video you want to shoot. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions 👍
Fuji Zoom Lens recommendations anyone? Your thoughts would be much appreciated 👍
I would say that the 100-400mm Fujinon lens is a great choice.....yes, it is big and yes it is heavy (1.6kg) but the results from it are just soooo good. And even if you think that you do not need the 400mm end of the lens, it lets you use the lens well within its extremes (= top quality). Great zoom range as well so it covers a lot of my needs in a single lens and works well with my X-T30.
Jerry
I'm using 16-80 f/4 and 70-300 f/4-5,6 + 1.4TC combo. It suits to every possible situation.
I use the 16-80 with my X-T30 and it's a brilliant lens given it's "just" a Zoom. However, it feels quite big on the X-T30's body, so I'm considering using my primes (23 & 56) for normal focal ranges and getting a 70-300 only for the telephoto stuff.
@@flinzl Haha I hear you on that. Cheers for your thoughts. That does make sense to be fair, I am just the type of person that really doesn't want to be changing lenses much at all tbh. Ideally I would like a zoom that covers me for 95% of the type of photos I like to take and I think that 16-80 could well be it. I do love the primes too though haha
@@MelihSirin Cheers for sharing. The focal length of the 16-80 does sound great, it would be nice if it was a little faster but it does seem like a great option. You really are covered for everything with that 70-300 haha I would love to give that thing a go but I don't think I would really ever use it at the longer end for my photos. Enjoy though!
70 - 300 is great! Feels great on my xt3
I would love to give it a go but I don't think I would really need it lol Cheers for the suggestion though 👍
Loved this vid, super great vibes! :D
Thanks Simon appreciate it :) It felt like the older photo vlogs we used to make for some reason. Just a casual photo walk lol
Fujilm xf 150-600 looool. I use it for nature photography but just had to make the joke. I have a more random question for you…do you know of any differences from the xs10 vs your xt30 in terms of video quality? IS there any difference? Your videos are amazing and haven’t seen an xs10 video come out as eye pleasing as yours. I bought the xs10 and I’m now wondering am I missing a video specification the xt30 has over the xs10 or do you just simply get better shots and color correct better than any xs10 video I’ve seen so far? Yes I know IBIS is in the xs10 but just in terms of video quality anything different?
Now that is a beast haha
To be honest I don't believe there is much difference at all with the video. The auto focus may have been upgraded slightly but I am not 100% on that. The XT30 auto focus is great so you wouldn't really notice it anyway I don't think.
If you watch a few of our previous videos talking about filmmaking with the X-T30 you can see the settings we adjusted in camera when using the Astia Soft film simulation. It looks great straight out of camera and then I just make some subtle colour grading adjustments in post.
The only thing I don't like about my Fuji setup is that my sweet-spot for street photography should be my excellent 16-55mm (despite it being heavy-ish) ... HOWEVER its f2.8 on a crop sensor is sometimes not enough.
There are equivalents on full frame street cameras which, although a bit heavier, could be like having the same set-up along with better low light performance and 50% better subject separation. And I reckon that'd be my true sweet-spot. Having said that, anything much heavier than my X-T5 and 16-55mm combo would push the limits of comfortable handheld carrying, so maybe Fuji has it right.
Personally don't think a zoom will ever be suited to street imo, a 18mm prime for tighter cities and a 33/35 for more spacious ones is all you really need
@@CianMcsweeney I'm trying to wean myself more onto my 33mm f1.4, as it's relatively light. I know I'm more of a 33mm person than an 18mm one (having tried out various focal distances a lot with my 16-55mm). The 33mm results feel more natural and minimalist, but I think the 33mm can also make you strain a bit for shots because it lacks the natural dynamism of 18mm and (like you say) it's quite tight in congested city areas etc. One day I will change to somewhere between 18mm and 33mm if I keep straining.
Quite often, I do wish I had my 16-55mm when I'm not carrying it, though. For example, yesterday I was in London and there was a brilliant acrobat show with kids taking part. But I could not get a decent angle/distance because of how the crowd was organised, preventing me from being able to go further forward or backward. My 16-55 would have been perfect. An 18mm would have been a bit too wide. My 33mm (which I was carrying) was a tiny bit too close.
I'm slight stunned when people recommend even longer focal lengths for town. My 56mm prime is a real strain. I even saw someone recommending the 70-300mm for street photography. Not sure what he's photographing - earrings, moustaches or something!
Where is this place?? Looks soo beautiful
Hey there! This is in Northern Ireland 👍
I recently got the 70-300 for my x-s20 and I have to say, I’m very impressed by it. It’s a solid lens, but that 18-135 might treat you better… 🤔
Hey Tom! Oh that's a big boy haha Glad to hear you like it though, I don't think I really need anything near 300mm so the 18-135 would probably suit better.
There's the XF 16-80mm. Great range, allegedly good IQ, but (also allegedly) not so good for video work, unlike the 18-55.
I do have the old XF 18-135mm, amazing range and IS, quite responsive for video shooting despite it's age, but nothing to write home about in regards to IQ. Really usable only under the good sunlight due to not so great max. aperture.
And there's the XF 16-55/2,8. Yes, big and heavy it is. I'd suggest try a used one for a fair price. But not from me since my copy is going nowhere 😉
Had the 16-80, took it around europe, but sold it. I figured out after a month traveling with it, that while the zoom range was great, that I was just covering everything and not really creating photo's worth anything. For me I create better work while traveling with primes
@@CianMcsweeneyTotally agree. However, shooting video on the fly without a zoom is sometimes too hard...
@@tomislavmiletic_ oh 100%
Cheers for the info Tom appreciate it. The 18-135 seems like such a great focal range, I really don't think I would need anything longer than that tbh. The 16-55mm from what I see seems to be the most reliable in terms of image quality but it is more expensive and is pretty much the exact same focal range I already have, so I'm not sure lol I will certainly be buying a used lens I would imagine too 👍
What type of filter are you using on the lens for video and why do you use it? I mostly shoot stills with my fujifilm but want to get more into video . Gonna be checking out some of your videos on that soon. Thanks
Hey Matthew ✌ We always use a cinesoft filter and depending on the conditions sometimes a polarisor or a variable ND. The cinesoft just gives the video a nice soft glowy look which I like. The polarisor works great for giving the colors a bit more richness but if it's a bright day we use the variable ND instead so we can continue using the correct shutter speed for video 👍 We have a few videos explaining things a little better so hopefully they help you out. Cheers!
@@MacnTeensVisuals thanks . Great channel btw
@@matthewmoran3261 No worries and thanks very much appreciate that :)
16-80mm f4 is very good for photography but a bit juddary for video
It's certainly one of the main contenders. It would be nice if it was a little faster but I could deal with that. I'm not overly worried about the video side of things because I intend to keep the 18-55mm but the 16-80 does have OIS so what makes it juddary?
Do you shoot Flog or use a simulation when filming?
We always shoot 4K 8-Bit using a film simulation 👍🎥