Thanks for this review. I bought the 30mm macro when it came out as I did not have a macro lens for my FujiFilm system. I have done a lot of macro photography with my Nikon full frame system and found that I prefer the 105mm to the 60 mm lens because it lets me get in tight with "shy" subjects like insects. One big disappointment for me with the Fuji 30mm is that when you start to get close to a subject, lighting becomes a major issue. The lens/camera/photographer block a lot of the light. I think that I will be looking into reviews the Fuji 60mm macro as it is lighter than the 80mm and seems to be in the range of the 105mm Nikon FF when used with a cropped sensor.
Thanks. Had the 60 mm years ago and one thing to note is it’s not a true one to one macro. Other than that, it was OK just a bit slow with focusing. I definitely agree. The 30 mm is a bit difficult to get so close without blocking light.
@@JackieDElia That is good to know about it not being 1:1 macro. The focus speed is not as important as I like to do manual focus with macro, set the focus and use a Manfrotto fine focusing rail, then stack the images in PS. I am probably rather old school!
I think you nailed it... I have both the 80mm and 30mm, and the former has a wow factor for me and the type of macro shots I like to take. But the 30 is such a good do-everything lens that is versatile enough for really nice macro when you need it. Focuses fast and extremely close, useful field of view, small and lightweight. Too often people get fixated on f1.4 for primes, but for most uses you don't want to be shooting that aperture. It's easy to get subject separation at 2.8 or 4 when you can get closer to your subject
Thanks for watching. I completely agree. The 30mm is a very nice all-around lens. If I didn’t already have those focal lengths, I would certainly pick it up.
Love this 30mm lens, i have this and the 18mm f2 for my xt50 kit.
Thanks for this review.
I bought the 30mm macro when it came out as I did not have a macro lens for my FujiFilm system. I have done a lot of macro photography with my Nikon full frame system and found that I prefer the 105mm to the 60 mm lens because it lets me get in tight with "shy" subjects like insects.
One big disappointment for me with the Fuji 30mm is that when you start to get close to a subject, lighting becomes a major issue. The lens/camera/photographer block a lot of the light.
I think that I will be looking into reviews the Fuji 60mm macro as it is lighter than the 80mm and seems to be in the range of the 105mm Nikon FF when used with a cropped sensor.
Thanks. Had the 60 mm years ago and one thing to note is it’s not a true one to one macro. Other than that, it was OK just a bit slow with focusing. I definitely agree. The 30 mm is a bit difficult to get so close without blocking light.
@@JackieDElia That is good to know about it not being 1:1 macro. The focus speed is not as important as I like to do manual focus with macro, set the focus and use a Manfrotto fine focusing rail, then stack the images in PS. I am probably rather old school!
@@travel734 Stacking is a great option.
I think you nailed it... I have both the 80mm and 30mm, and the former has a wow factor for me and the type of macro shots I like to take. But the 30 is such a good do-everything lens that is versatile enough for really nice macro when you need it. Focuses fast and extremely close, useful field of view, small and lightweight. Too often people get fixated on f1.4 for primes, but for most uses you don't want to be shooting that aperture. It's easy to get subject separation at 2.8 or 4 when you can get closer to your subject
Thanks for watching. I completely agree. The 30mm is a very nice all-around lens. If I didn’t already have those focal lengths, I would certainly pick it up.