I don't even have money to buy a camera. I'm just here because I enjoy watching your videos and I like your humor and I also learn a lot. One day when I start working, I am gonna save up to get a camera! Thanks Omar!
Hahaha, you should change the title of this video to “It depends”. I really appreciate your honesty, logic and common sense, always good advice. Enjoy your trip and be safe.
Even though I'm not currently in the market to buy new gear, I really enjoyed this video. I find it interesting to hear someone compare different things and give their personal preferences. And since you don't spend too much time on each question, you were able to go through a lot which really kept my attention.
"it depends" is the best and correct answer! A professor of mine taught me it's value, and now I teach it to my students. Put down all the variables, categorize them into Need, Would Like, and Want, and don't forget get your "clear goals" and budget.
Man, it's been a while since a watched one of your videos, but morning coffee and a few quiet moments before the kids get up, it feels like coming home to watch your videos. Thank you from a Danish Fuji Lurker. One day I will buy. I swear.
I love the joystick, and the touch of the xt30, being able to slide around the screen is great for me, but to each their own. Love your channel, thanks a lot, I've learned so much here.
Great video! I picked up the X-H1 and traded in my X-T2. The larger grip, better shutter button placement, and IBIS meant that the X-H1 better suited my needs. Plus it was being heavily discounted since they weren't selling all that well. To be honest, I'm not as keen on the aperture/ISO/shutter/exp comp retro dial setup anymore. I have an X-Pro2, and for that because it lends itself to a different, more deliberate shooting style, the dials make a lot of sense: I love it. For the XT series... meh... as a long time former Nikon user, the thumb/finger wheel dial set up on dSLRs is a whole lot faster for portrait or action shooting. Using the big dial on the Fuji for shutter and then "fine tuning" it with a finger dial seems inefficient. Oh.... and Godox makes a "round head" adapter for its rectangular speedlights so why they make the round flash seems... counterproductive.
When looking for a body, I would get the X-H1. It is a bit bigger that the X-T2, but man that IBIS is amazing and especially as a beginner you can try some vintage lenses for amazing results on the cheap. The larger EVF is also vital when checking focus on manual lenses. And you can get used bodies for around 700 bucks. So good. Personally, I had the X-T20 and switched to the X-H1 and it is such an improvement. I don't do video btw. However, I loved the X-T20 for its size. That was just insane how tiny it was and how good the quality of the images was. Just great.
@@ogonzilla Trust me, you would enjoy it. I have used it with an old FD 200mm/2.8 from Canon handheld without a problem. Basically an X-T2 on steroids for a good price.
The title should’ve been “A video where I tell you ‘It depends’...“ Very impressive the footage where you’re setting the lights in your portrait photo session. Maybe a behind the scene video for next?
I love the swipe feature on the x-t30. Supper fast for me. I never hit the Q button either. I bought the small rig with wooden grip. It’s beautiful. My gripes with the x-t-30. Focus breathing, 2.5mm jack, 4g files, 15 minutes on 1080pm. That all being said. I love it. The image quality is fantastic!!! It works for what I need it for. Family photos, New RUclips channel and having fun.
Eyal Molchansky I love everything about this cage. If you don’t want the L bracket on. Just take it off. It also allows you to get to the battery door while you have the camera on a tripod. Last thing you can use a arca Swiss Tripod and attach it directly to the cage without the need of a bracket attachment tripod thing. www.smallrig.com/smallrig-l-bracket-for-fujifilm-x-t20-and-x-t30-apl2357.html
regarding the XT30 i disagree! i just switched a week and a half ago from years using nikon to the fuji xt30 and within this week and a half i already find the Q button placement very convenient, a quick access with my thumb, and i never pressed it by mistake, not even once, not even in the first days of using it. also the joystick is super fast and responsive i definitely prefer it to the D pads that i had on the nikons. and i never had a problem with the touch screen. i ws kind of scarred moving from the nikon that i'm very familiar with and thought it would take me much longer to adjust, but the xt30 is very intuitive. but i guess it is all personal preferences
1:50ish, ok, I needed to hear that as I was considering stepping up to full frame over trading up to an XT3 for mostly daily and travel photography, though with a Nikon Z6 rather than a Sony
I already have the 18-55 and the 50-230 and I'm looking for a very wide lens. Should I rather get the 23mm f1.4, or sell my 18-55 and get the 18f2 and the 60mm f2.4
Get the 16 f2, 8.its underrated but it's a cheap lens, small & light and it renders very good. Like the fov (more 15 than a 16) I've had 2 samyang 12s but sold them to buy this, I'm very glad for the swap, even though the samyang 12 f2 it's a very good lens indeed, colors of the fuji 16 are truefull
@@ToothlessSnakeable obviously bad in low light but pretty good otherwise, especially for its price. And it doesn't weigh so much compared to the other Fuji Telephoto lenses,
I am a Nikon Z6 shooter and I don't care but I love watching your videos although you never talk about nikon.... Keep posting such great content!! You are one of my favourite youtube personalities!!
I just bought a X-T2 Fujifilm camera recently and I'm certainly waiting for it :) Bought it with the 18-55 Kit lens, just to find out which focal length I prefer. I'm really excited because it will be my first Fujifilm camera.
You should update this review considering they updated the X-T3 to match the X-T4 AF. Also, I do Speed lights with high speed sync, they work great with the Fuji gear.
Very entertaining and always useful and enjoyable videos. Keep it up this way. Your fan base will be growing. But I suggest change the batteries of the wall clock behind you or swap it for one of your excellent pictures.
I love my XT30 - had it for about three months. Since last firmware update I now use the Q button for backbutton focus. Marvellous! With you on the D-pad vs 'joy'stick - prefer that on my games controller too.
Great video ! Question: new cheaper camera and lenses or a better model but used? Question: More attention to the body or to the lenses when we are talking for a beginner?
Ok, here is a situation. Imagine you're a landscape photographer using fuji gear only, going out for a multi-day high altitude hiking/climbing expedition (say 4000+ metre), where SAVING WEIGHT IS ABSOLUTE NECESSARY and so is bringing weather-sealed gears. You wanna shoot astro, wanna shoot climbing and you wanna change lenses as less as possible. You can take one body and 3 lenses. You got two combination options within more or less same budget. 1st, 16mm f1.4 + 35mm f2 + 50-140mm f2.8... and the 2nd, Rokinon 12mm (I know, not weather-sealed) +16-55 f2.8 + 90mm f2. Which combination you'd likely to pick? I know it's not how you shoot. Yet, you asked for it.... :)
just stumbled accross your channel ... i like your style and your humor. thanks and keep up the good work. any archived videos about architectural photography i.e. the gear needed for this?
I wouldn't start with multiple speedlights, but with one! Natural light photography comes with challenges, but when you start shooting with a speedlight you'll meet a lot more challenges. So start with those challenges first and when you've got the hang of that (and know how to get the results you want), then buy a second speedlight. And yes, you'll get even more challenges then (like out of sync flashes, flash output and that kind of stuff).
I just bought a Xt30 idk if I feel dumb or not I love the camera but shoot idk when I’m really going to be able to go and shoot during my normal life and commutes. Due to everything that’s happening I’ve been home like 99%of the time so after I took some pictures of flowers in my neighborhood I’ve pretty much got everything around me. I think the camera is just going to be sitting on my desk for a while before I really get to use it 🙃. Idk how much longer quarantine will be.
Do you want someday to adapt your Canon Lenses onto your Fuji cameras, either with an adapter, or a speed booster? I'd be interested on your thoughts on this :).
Which flash do you use with the Sony a73. I use both. Fuji for fun and a73 for pro work but wondered what flash you use and how do you amend your colour ? Just to compare. I do feel the Sony colours is odd to Fuji.
What graphics card should I buy, 2070 super or wait for the new hotness coming out later this year? Sorry, I that just happens to be the purchase decision I'm trying to make right now. My wife and i have an xt 30 and an x100v and I've been shooting the hell out of both.
Well damn, NOW you tell me. My XF 18-55mm lens arrives today from MPB, and had I seen this video first I would have gone with the 16-40mm. I returned the big, heavy XF 18-185mm because while I was happy with the IQ, my little compact x100v (the camera that lured me into going all Fuji and motivated me to sell ALL my Nikon gear, e.g., Z6ii and a bunch of lenses) spoiled me and has made me want everything to be as small and lightweight as possible. Hmmm... Do I return it and get the 16-40mm now? Decisions...decisions.... LOVE your videos, by the way.
Found a practically - new X-T30 (had only 10 shots) with all accessories but no box or manual for $480. Like my X-H1, hate the placement of the Q-button but it can be disabled on this camera. Really hate that it's missing the d-pad but at this price, I can get used to the joystick and touchscreen.
Thank you for another enjoyable video. You are by far the most entertaining & informative RUclipsr. My question to you is: Fuji 16-55 f2.8 vs. 16-80 f4.0 for best kit lens (exclude the extra reach of the 16-80). Thanks in advance.
But real talk I have a x pro 2 and a 16mm 1.4 and a 23mm f 2. Debating on rounding off my kit with eventually the 56 1.2 and the 80mm macro. However not sure which one to get first. The 56 is a great portrait lens but I love taking photos of flowers and little critters at my local trails.
I would argue, that with the Tamron f/2.8 zooms and especially with the 18, 24, 45 and 75 primes that Samyang make, one can have as small of a full frame system as a Fuji system. And the f/1.8s will be like f/1.2 lenses on a crop body. Plus, you can put them not on 7 Mk.3, but on 7R Mk.3 that will kill in resolution any 24 or 26MP camera, without making your system bigger...
I struggled with this. I wanted to keep my XT4 with 8-16, 16 1.4, 16-55 2.8, 56 1.2, 90 2.0, 50-140 2.8 but in the end the AF both in video and misses in eye AF in stills made me return it. Waiting to see what Canon and Sony brings out this summer.
Looking forward to your XT-4 video. Thinking of replacing my XT-2 because the XT-4 has IBIS and a BSI sensor. So I hope you will have plenty of time to check how much of a difference these two, especially IBIS, make for photography (I don't care for video). Have a good trip!
Thanks for this, Omar. But I just don't get the focus jitter and delays you describe with my XT3 with any of their video-centric (f2) lenses. It snaps right on my subject without hesitation. Can't really conceive of how the Sony could be any quicker/more accurate. *shrugs*
I know that a big draw for a lot of users is Fuji's Prime lenses... However of late I have been in deep consideration about consolidating my kit. Mainly ditching my 14mm f2.8 (have loved this for landscape and indoor family situations) and 18-55 kit lens for the 16-55 f2.8. I keep flirting with the idea but never really pulling the trigger for a couple of reasons. 1 - will I miss that extra bit of wideness going from 14 to 16 2 - is the 16-55 too big for an xt20 with grip (although there is a potential to upgrade in the future). Would like to know if anyone has had the same thought process as me, and what you ended up doing (if anything)
Sold my xt30 to get a new xt3 just, I really don't know why (maybe bcuz of weather sealed) but if i had to only get one prime lens which one would it be. I shoot portraits and streetphotography just out of passion and not profession.
Hey! My Godox 350TT lasted two weeks and just died. Not that it may not be a great option for some people, but I'd definitely not recommend it. Thanks for the video, Omar
I have an X-H1 with a few lenses, including the 27mm pancake lens. I’m thinking of getting the X100V for easy carry around and maybe street photography. Is it worth getting or am I better off just using my X-H1 and 27mm pancake lens? I haven’t really played with the X100 series so I don’t know if I’ll like the ergonomics. I love the ergonomics of the X-H1, along with the shutter and IBIS. Thanks! Love your videos!
I bought the XT20 as my friend recommended it & I wanted to get into photography! You're videos have been a massive help because I really knew nothing about this camera when I purchased it!! I have a kit lens, 15-45 & probably won't upgrade for a while where I'm still learning but what lens would you recommend for landscape photography? I particularly like beach & sunsets! Thanks again for the great content, I've learnt loads from you already! :)
This is awesome, Omar. I’m keeping it in a special place for reference. Not because of the gear specifically (although I have x-t20 with kit lens and don’t like the variable aperture and un-indexed aperture ring, either). This is valuable because of your coverage of why one thing or the other. Saves time and oops for buying something without thinking of a certain option/variable. And to keep in mind other directions to take your photography. Enjoy your trip to Maine! Stop in Portland on the way. I’d say for the restaurants, but, you know, COVID. Stay safe and enjoy Acadia.
Great show ! I recently bought a secont hand XT20 with the 18-55 kitlens. I love it, but i am looking for 2 other lenses to expend. your review about the 12mm F2.0 Samyang Lens made me go for this one and i am saving up for it. i am also in the market for a 50mm prime. i hear good stories about the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II model. Did you had this lens in your hands allready > ?
I want to take photos of birds and maybe some moon photos with my X-T30, and I'm thinking about getting the 100-400mm and the 1.4TC. Is this a good idea or should I just get a good super zoom instead, like the Nikon P1000?
I would pick the X-T3/X-T4 for sports over both the Sony A73 and Canon EOS R. Maybe the soon-to-be-released Canon EOS R6 would be the full-frame camera to do sports at that near price range.
See my issue is that I want to do street and night street photography and the a7iii has better AF and low light performance to a degree. But I love the way the fuji xt3 now xt4 looks and the idea of manuel dials. It's going to be my first personal camera so im going back and fourth. A lot. Struggling to make a decision.
Hi first of all many thanks to you for all the great useful videos.. I shoot fuji and am very happy with the system, just want something fast focusing for street. so, a7iii + 35mm 1.8 or xt3 + viltrox 23mm 1.4 ? I dont care about eye af or high iso difference. Thanksss..
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I don't even have money to buy a camera. I'm just here because I enjoy watching your videos and I like your humor and I also learn a lot. One day when I start working, I am gonna save up to get a camera! Thanks Omar!
Buy a used one, that's what i did ;-)
With a budget of about 200€ (in Germany) or 200$ you should be able to get something good.
Hahaha, you should change the title of this video to “It depends”. I really appreciate your honesty, logic and common sense, always good advice. Enjoy your trip and be safe.
Even though I'm not currently in the market to buy new gear, I really enjoyed this video. I find it interesting to hear someone compare different things and give their personal preferences. And since you don't spend too much time on each question, you were able to go through a lot which really kept my attention.
"it depends" is the best and correct answer! A professor of mine taught me it's value, and now I teach it to my students. Put down all the variables, categorize them into Need, Would Like, and Want, and don't forget get your "clear goals" and budget.
Well said.
Man, it's been a while since a watched one of your videos, but morning coffee and a few quiet moments before the kids get up, it feels like coming home to watch your videos. Thank you from a Danish Fuji Lurker. One day I will buy. I swear.
thanks!!
I love the joystick, and the touch of the xt30, being able to slide around the screen is great for me, but to each their own. Love your channel, thanks a lot, I've learned so much here.
Great video! I picked up the X-H1 and traded in my X-T2. The larger grip, better shutter button placement, and IBIS meant that the X-H1 better suited my needs. Plus it was being heavily discounted since they weren't selling all that well. To be honest, I'm not as keen on the aperture/ISO/shutter/exp comp retro dial setup anymore. I have an X-Pro2, and for that because it lends itself to a different, more deliberate shooting style, the dials make a lot of sense: I love it. For the XT series... meh... as a long time former Nikon user, the thumb/finger wheel dial set up on dSLRs is a whole lot faster for portrait or action shooting. Using the big dial on the Fuji for shutter and then "fine tuning" it with a finger dial seems inefficient. Oh.... and Godox makes a "round head" adapter for its rectangular speedlights so why they make the round flash seems... counterproductive.
When you get the X-T4 make sure you update the firmware that just came out the other day.
Your facial expressions are second to none.
Love the reviews 🙂😁🤪
Gutted me choosing the a73 over the xt3 for weddings...even though it is the better camera. The fuji just makes me happy to use
Fuji bring happyness to the lives of their users
Why I have both!
@Jeremy it's the 2nd best in the market, so it's not too far off. more than dependable.
I'm with you all the way on the "swipe features." BIG swing and a miss. My inner child wants to push lots of BUTTONS!
And swipe doesn’t work with gloves
When looking for a body, I would get the X-H1. It is a bit bigger that the X-T2, but man that IBIS is amazing and especially as a beginner you can try some vintage lenses for amazing results on the cheap. The larger EVF is also vital when checking focus on manual lenses.
And you can get used bodies for around 700 bucks. So good.
Personally, I had the X-T20 and switched to the X-H1 and it is such an improvement. I don't do video btw.
However, I loved the X-T20 for its size. That was just insane how tiny it was and how good the quality of the images was. Just great.
Damn. Now I want an xh1. 😂
@@ogonzilla Trust me, you would enjoy it. I have used it with an old FD 200mm/2.8 from Canon handheld without a problem. Basically an X-T2 on steroids for a good price.
Enjoyed this video so much. Honest input on why you would make the decision.
I only jut came across your channel and I must say I absolutely love your Videos. Keep it up!
The title should’ve been “A video where I tell you ‘It depends’...“
Very impressive the footage where you’re setting the lights in your portrait photo session. Maybe a behind the scene video for next?
I love the swipe feature on the x-t30. Supper fast for me. I never hit the Q button either. I bought the small rig with wooden grip. It’s beautiful. My gripes with the x-t-30. Focus breathing, 2.5mm jack, 4g files, 15 minutes on 1080pm. That all being said. I love it. The image quality is fantastic!!! It works for what I need it for. Family photos, New RUclips channel and having fun.
what wooden grip did you buy? can you please link it here? or name it so i will look it up?
Eyal Molchansky I love everything about this cage. If you don’t want the L bracket on. Just take it off. It also allows you to get to the battery door while you have the camera on a tripod. Last thing you can use a arca Swiss Tripod and attach it directly to the cage without the need of a bracket attachment tripod thing. www.smallrig.com/smallrig-l-bracket-for-fujifilm-x-t20-and-x-t30-apl2357.html
@@johnnydee7480 thank you so much!
'It's AF is like ehh ehh ehh' 🤣🤣🤣 So funny, great video!
so accurate too lmao
I am sorry that I have come with some many Fujifilm questions before but I have to say your channel is what inspired me to get the X-T3 :D
I really enjoy with joystick and touchscreen of the XT30. It's awesome. XT30 with 35mm f2 lens is incredible combination!
It will be mine in few days 😅
Hey. I was the one that made you a personal shopper with the UV filter question!! 😀😀. Great vid. Gonna look at the 16-80 now.
I just wanted to say.... Never stop making videos, please!
regarding the XT30 i disagree!
i just switched a week and a half ago from years using nikon to the fuji xt30 and within this week and a half i already find the Q button placement very convenient, a quick access with my thumb, and i never pressed it by mistake, not even once, not even in the first days of using it.
also the joystick is super fast and responsive i definitely prefer it to the D pads that i had on the nikons.
and i never had a problem with the touch screen.
i ws kind of scarred moving from the nikon that i'm very familiar with and thought it would take me much longer to adjust, but the xt30 is very intuitive.
but i guess it is all personal preferences
yeah xt30!!!!
Glad it worked out for you!
@@ogonzilla thank you! btw, i love your videos! :)
Xt30 needs a dpad and q button moved to a better location - when I upgraded from the 20 the ergonomics immediately felt like a step back
@@Mike-fg5cj
well i feel like they are in the perfect place and i love the joystick :)
Dude! A lot of fun watching this video! Keep more like this coming 👍
1:50ish, ok, I needed to hear that as I was considering stepping up to full frame over trading up to an XT3 for mostly daily and travel photography, though with a Nikon Z6 rather than a Sony
Nikon z6 is nice! There are no bad cameras.
As much as I want your channel to grow, I kinda like this community here right now.
Haha. Great community
@@ogonzilla all because you're a great influencer
"Good people bring out the good in people"
Great video. Why don’t you use your Sony for family and casual photos? Can you elaborate why is that you like full frame? Thanks.
Omar, so candid. Love your videos.
I already have the 18-55 and the 50-230 and I'm looking for a very wide lens. Should I rather get the 23mm f1.4, or sell my 18-55 and get the 18f2 and the 60mm f2.4
How is the 50-230?
Get the 16 f2, 8.its underrated but it's a cheap lens, small & light and it renders very good. Like the fov (more 15 than a 16) I've had 2 samyang 12s but sold them to buy this, I'm very glad for the swap, even though the samyang 12 f2 it's a very good lens indeed, colors of the fuji 16 are truefull
@@ToothlessSnakeable obviously bad in low light but pretty good otherwise, especially for its price. And it doesn't weigh so much compared to the other Fuji Telephoto lenses,
rokinon/samyang 12mm, it is manual but most of the time you dont even need to focus.
I am a Nikon Z6 shooter and I don't care but I love watching your videos although you never talk about nikon.... Keep posting such great content!! You are one of my favourite youtube personalities!!
Wonder if the X-T4 would change any of your answers.
This is fantastic. Thanks for making great videos.
I just bought a X-T2 Fujifilm camera recently and I'm certainly waiting for it :) Bought it with the 18-55 Kit lens, just to find out which focal length I prefer. I'm really excited because it will be my first Fujifilm camera.
Loving the XT2 on this trip. Great camera.
Give the minimalist advise omar... i decided to go for fujis... for street and architectural shooting..
I'm about videography and photography is second priority.
I love my fujifilmxt20 although it's not the best looking for fujifilm XH1.
You should update this review considering they updated the X-T3 to match the X-T4 AF.
Also, I do Speed lights with high speed sync, they work great with the Fuji gear.
Very entertaining and always useful and enjoyable videos. Keep it up this way. Your fan base will be growing. But I suggest change the batteries of the wall clock behind you or swap it for one of your excellent pictures.
I love my XT30 - had it for about three months. Since last firmware update I now use the Q button for backbutton focus. Marvellous! With you on the D-pad vs 'joy'stick - prefer that on my games controller too.
Q as BBF. Cool!
Great video !
Question: new cheaper camera and lenses or a better model but used?
Question: More attention to the body or to the lenses when we are talking for a beginner?
Thanks for your answers! So cool !
I do not see your T20 grip listed below and it looks nice with finger notches instead of just plain. More control if you have bigger lenses on it.
It’s an old xt10 one. Discontinued
Ok, here is a situation. Imagine you're a landscape photographer using fuji gear only, going out for a multi-day high altitude hiking/climbing expedition (say 4000+ metre), where SAVING WEIGHT IS ABSOLUTE NECESSARY and so is bringing weather-sealed gears. You wanna shoot astro, wanna shoot climbing and you wanna change lenses as less as possible. You can take one body and 3 lenses. You got two combination options within more or less same budget. 1st, 16mm f1.4 + 35mm f2 + 50-140mm f2.8... and the 2nd, Rokinon 12mm (I know, not weather-sealed) +16-55 f2.8 + 90mm f2. Which combination you'd likely to pick?
I know it's not how you shoot. Yet, you asked for it.... :)
question where will you buy your gear? B&H, Adorama or Amazon and why?
But what about the medium quality of the Sigma DP Merill series ?
I kindly ask you if you know how to do another video just like this one on the x-t1 thank you. Keep up the good work! :0)
Morrie again. FYI I am an enthusiast (family, travel, street pics, limited video). Will be purchasing XT4.
Yo! Great advice it aligns with what I was already thinking🤔. You’re the man! Man.
That was fun:). I also prefer the xt20 over the xt30. Just love the D-pad. Too bad it’s got no joy stick, though.
just stumbled accross your channel ... i like your style and your humor. thanks and keep up the good work. any archived videos about architectural photography i.e. the gear needed for this?
I wouldn't start with multiple speedlights, but with one! Natural light photography comes with challenges, but when you start shooting with a speedlight you'll meet a lot more challenges. So start with those challenges first and when you've got the hang of that (and know how to get the results you want), then buy a second speedlight. And yes, you'll get even more challenges then (like out of sync flashes, flash output and that kind of stuff).
I just bought a Xt30 idk if I feel dumb or not I love the camera but shoot idk when I’m really going to be able to go and shoot during my normal life and commutes. Due to everything that’s happening I’ve been home like 99%of the time so after I took some pictures of flowers in my neighborhood I’ve pretty much got everything around me. I think the camera is just going to be sitting on my desk for a while before I really get to use it 🙃. Idk how much longer quarantine will be.
Enjoy Maine! I'm on the southern tip. It's a great state to explore in summer.
The best. We love it!
Do you want someday to adapt your Canon Lenses onto your Fuji cameras, either with an adapter, or a speed booster? I'd be interested on your thoughts on this :).
Which flash do you use with the Sony a73. I use both. Fuji for fun and a73 for pro work but wondered what flash you use and how do you amend your colour ? Just to compare. I do feel the Sony colours is odd to Fuji.
What graphics card should I buy, 2070 super or wait for the new hotness coming out later this year? Sorry, I that just happens to be the purchase decision I'm trying to make right now. My wife and i have an xt 30 and an x100v and I've been shooting the hell out of both.
Well damn, NOW you tell me. My XF 18-55mm lens arrives today from MPB, and had I seen this video first I would have gone with the 16-40mm. I returned the big, heavy XF 18-185mm because while I was happy with the IQ, my little compact x100v (the camera that lured me into going all Fuji and motivated me to sell ALL my Nikon gear, e.g., Z6ii and a bunch of lenses) spoiled me and has made me want everything to be as small and lightweight as possible. Hmmm... Do I return it and get the 16-40mm now? Decisions...decisions.... LOVE your videos, by the way.
Found a practically - new X-T30 (had only 10 shots) with all accessories but no box or manual for $480. Like my X-H1, hate the placement of the Q-button but it can be disabled on this camera. Really hate that it's missing the d-pad but at this price, I can get used to the joystick and touchscreen.
Hmmm. Get the Fujifilm xt1 with a zoom lense or get it with the 35mm prime?
Finally, your gonna talk about the XT-4, cant wait.
Thank you for another enjoyable video. You are by far the most entertaining & informative RUclipsr. My question to you is: Fuji 16-55 f2.8 vs. 16-80 f4.0 for best kit lens (exclude the extra reach of the 16-80). Thanks in advance.
Definitely the 16-55. It has amazing image quality. Unless you're shooting at slow shutter speeds in which case 16-80 is the better choice.
If video is in your life 16-80 for the IS. Otherwise the 16-55 is a superior lens.
Thanks. 1 last question: for your non-professional uses, which lens (16-55 or 16-80) would you choose for general walking around & travel.
A used A7RII or A7III? I just need a FF camera for portrait. I don't shoot video or require fancy AF.
Have try Neewer vision 5 strobe light
Every so true. Il all depends. But it is so tempting buying new stuff and not that easy to figure out, what you really need.
Sony a6600 or Fuji xt3. Mainly for video and some photos for fun.
Time for one more? Sony a7ii or the Fuji xt2? Just for photos no video...
As you gonna try the xt4, I do hope you have at the same time a 16-55f2.8 it’s a beast in every aspect. 👌
But real talk I have a x pro 2 and a 16mm 1.4 and a 23mm f 2. Debating on rounding off my kit with eventually the 56 1.2 and the 80mm macro. However not sure which one to get first.
The 56 is a great portrait lens but I love taking photos of flowers and little critters at my local trails.
I would argue, that with the Tamron f/2.8 zooms and especially with the 18, 24, 45 and 75 primes that Samyang make, one can have as small of a full frame system as a Fuji system. And the f/1.8s will be like f/1.2 lenses on a crop body. Plus, you can put them not on 7 Mk.3, but on 7R Mk.3 that will kill in resolution any 24 or 26MP camera, without making your system bigger...
I struggled with this. I wanted to keep my XT4 with 8-16, 16 1.4, 16-55 2.8, 56 1.2, 90 2.0, 50-140 2.8 but in the end the AF both in video and misses in eye AF in stills made me return it. Waiting to see what Canon and Sony brings out this summer.
Jeremy yup. Luckily for B&H ive spend many times that over the years. Great return policy
Fuji 16-80 f4 or 16-55 f2.8 as a general purpose walk around and travel lens for the new x-s10?
Looking forward to your XT-4 video. Thinking of replacing my XT-2 because the XT-4 has IBIS and a BSI sensor. So I hope you will have plenty of time to check how much of a difference these two, especially IBIS, make for photography (I don't care for video). Have a good trip!
My video will be a xt2 or xt4? Question
@@ogonzilla Why not both and compare?
Thanks for this, Omar. But I just don't get the focus jitter and delays you describe with my XT3 with any of their video-centric (f2) lenses. It snaps right on my subject without hesitation. Can't really conceive of how the Sony could be any quicker/more accurate. *shrugs*
I know that a big draw for a lot of users is Fuji's Prime lenses... However of late I have been in deep consideration about consolidating my kit.
Mainly ditching my 14mm f2.8 (have loved this for landscape and indoor family situations) and 18-55 kit lens for the 16-55 f2.8.
I keep flirting with the idea but never really pulling the trigger for a couple of reasons.
1 - will I miss that extra bit of wideness going from 14 to 16
2 - is the 16-55 too big for an xt20 with grip (although there is a potential to upgrade in the future).
Would like to know if anyone has had the same thought process as me, and what you ended up doing (if anything)
Sold my xt30 to get a new xt3 just, I really don't know why (maybe bcuz of weather sealed) but if i had to only get one prime lens which one would it be. I shoot portraits and streetphotography just out of passion and not profession.
I have the 18-55 kit lens, and would like to know whether I'd find a 16mm prime useful? Is the difference between 18 and 16 very significant?
Hey! My Godox 350TT lasted two weeks and just died. Not that it may not be a great option for some people, but I'd definitely not recommend it.
Thanks for the video, Omar
I use XT3 for Landscape : 10-24 mm f4.0 ; 8-16mm 2.8 or Rokinon 10mm 2.8 ????
Has he not reviewed some of these lenses in an earlier video?
I have an X-H1 with a few lenses, including the 27mm pancake lens. I’m thinking of getting the X100V for easy carry around and maybe street photography. Is it worth getting or am I better off just using my X-H1 and 27mm pancake lens? I haven’t really played with the X100 series so I don’t know if I’ll like the ergonomics. I love the ergonomics of the X-H1, along with the shutter and IBIS. Thanks! Love your videos!
I bought the XT20 as my friend recommended it & I wanted to get into photography! You're videos have been a massive help because I really knew nothing about this camera when I purchased it!! I have a kit lens, 15-45 & probably won't upgrade for a while where I'm still learning but what lens would you recommend for landscape photography? I particularly like beach & sunsets! Thanks again for the great content, I've learnt loads from you already! :)
This is awesome, Omar. I’m keeping it in a special place for reference. Not because of the gear specifically (although I have x-t20 with kit lens and don’t like the variable aperture and un-indexed aperture ring, either). This is valuable because of your coverage of why one thing or the other. Saves time and oops for buying something without thinking of a certain option/variable. And to keep in mind other directions to take your photography. Enjoy your trip to Maine! Stop in Portland on the way. I’d say for the restaurants, but, you know, COVID. Stay safe and enjoy Acadia.
Thanks!!
You’re coming to Maine!! Hooray, enjoy it here!
We LOVE your state. Sitting here watching fishermen on our deck.
I only want one lens, should I get the 27mm f2.8 or the 200mm f2? ;)
Omar I took all your advice and I ran out of money. Please advise.
Kidney or sperm donate regularly. $$$$$
I'm getting my xt3 in a week SO EXCITED!!!
Yes!!
Great show ! I recently bought a secont hand XT20 with the 18-55 kitlens. I love it, but i am looking for 2 other lenses to expend. your review about the 12mm F2.0 Samyang Lens made me go for this one and i am saving up for it. i am also in the market for a 50mm prime. i hear good stories about the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II model. Did you had this lens in your hands allready > ?
I really enjoy watching your videos!
So should I buy the Nikon Z50 or the Fuji XS-10😄
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for real though
Sony A7C vs Fuji X-S10 for travel vlogs?
Does so know when the xt40 will be released?
I want to take photos of birds and maybe some moon photos with my X-T30, and I'm thinking about getting the 100-400mm and the 1.4TC. Is this a good idea or should I just get a good super zoom instead, like the Nikon P1000?
I've got the X-T30 and the XF 100-400. Highly recommended this combination. Fun to shoot and good for birds and moon.
I’d go with the lens for the moon. For birds it was great but mostly in bright conditions. Higher ISO and detail suffers.
YES! FINALLY! OH GOD THIS IS WHATS BEEN MISSING ON RUclips
I would pick the X-T3/X-T4 for sports over both the Sony A73 and Canon EOS R. Maybe the soon-to-be-released Canon EOS R6 would be the full-frame camera to do sports at that near price range.
See my issue is that I want to do street and night street photography and the a7iii has better AF and low light performance to a degree. But I love the way the fuji xt3 now xt4 looks and the idea of manuel dials. It's going to be my first personal camera so im going back and fourth. A lot. Struggling to make a decision.
I just picked up a like new XH1 and love it.
Best telephoto lenses for the Fuji XT30. Really struggling. I don't have huge amounts of money.
Who's jersey were you wearing??? And do you shoot medium format?
Should I buy Fuji XC 35mm F2 or save my money for Fuji XF 35mm F2?
XC 35mm f2, because it will give you similar quality of an image and lower price.
I say get a used xf 35 f2
The Godox V1 is great only if you buy their magnetic accessories pack as well.
Hi
first of all many thanks to you for all the great useful videos.. I shoot fuji and am very happy with the system, just want something fast focusing for street. so, a7iii + 35mm 1.8 or xt3 + viltrox 23mm 1.4 ? I dont care about eye af or high iso difference. Thanksss..
Hello! What can you say about the feelings of the X-T20. I bought a new X-T20 and the rubber grip feels so sticky (compared to the Canon 6D). It's OK?
100% Agreed with what you said. Thanks for all