I found this channel only a short time ago. I got hooked by it immediately, because i like the style so much. It’s so different, so special. It‘s like a post-apocalyptic horror movie. Since I am exactly into this kind of thing, i enjoy watching these clips and i really admire the cinematic skills and effort to make them. I mean, this guy simply wants to present a lens and creates a short film with an unique look that could easily run in a movie theater. The quality of this channel is absolutely outstanding!
Apparently my life is a lie and I’ve been using 1.6 as my crop factor for Fuji. It’s actually 1.52 which gives this lens an equivalent DoF and FoV of a 53.2mm f1.36.
I was curious as to why you cropped the apperture as I read that you shouldn't apply a crop factor to the apperture, but I think you're talking about only the DoF and not the amount of light, right? (which I guess would be the T-stop)@@GxAce
GxAce has redefined review videos. He is a great filmmaker as well as a photographer. Not to mention the sound design and music choices. Masterful. Nobody is doing anything like this anywhere.
I recognize that Cat Street. End graphic in Shibuya! I love the contrasts in that part of Tokyo, especially after dark. Never got tired of wandering around with my Nikon there.
I LOVE the fact that you are using the Fuji X-Pro line to demonstrate this demon of a lens! My Fujifilm X-Pro 1 is my go to camera still to this very day! Nothing beats the satisfaction of using the hybrid viewfinder! Plus the shutter sound is to die for and the original X-trans sensor inside the Pro-1 is still unbeaten for film-like quality imo.
i just got it recently to see for myself how that 1st gen x-trans sensor render images . i'd love it if you could share with me your fave recipe for it as much as i know recipes can be subjective i still wanna try the ones from the OG adapters
usually i just watch youtube video on my phone, but whenever i see you've posted something, i usually watch on my 4k monitor with my nice audio gear as well. this shit is art
@@virgilhawkins5680 Same, monitor and HD600's.. Same with Posy. Exudes quality in the sound and picture which should be appreciated. I only wish youtube was higher bitrate to truly show these as they could be.
I always loved that you speak of these things in the past tense, as if you are in some distant dystopian Bladerunner future, melancholicaly longing for a nostalgic past. Its both somber and beautiful.
Those shots you took feel gritty, silky and bring a sense of emotion that is rare these days. Good job and please keep it up. We as photography enthusiasts need to see others at the top of the game...
When a product review hits cinematic awe. As a photographer of 25 years and now a DP of eight years; I absolutely love your art. I have no clue why I haven’t been a Patreon member, gonna make that happen right now. 🙌🏼
Absolutely killer videos! I'd love to see you build a cinema rig someday themed around this atmosphere/world that you've built for your videos. Seems like something that you could have a lot of fun with!
Gx makes the coolest videos and I always enjoy them no matter what gear they are about. However as I’m a very excited owner of this lens (about a month), I was particularly thrilled to see Gx having uploaded a video about the lens!!! 👍
I know nothing about Fuji camera, but I watch it for its sci-fi film look, amazing audio, lighting, and ambience. So unique, especially the "mask" and the vocal distortion effect.
I was hoping you'd cover this lens. You did not dissapoint. I'd love to see you cover the other Fuji Voigties (esp. the compact 27mm), but of course, only cover what you're passionate about. We watch all your videos anyway, because regardless of subject matter, they're just that *damn good*. Merry christmas (or or whatever you celebrate, or if not: hope you have a great holiday)!
Yeah I'd like to see that as well. The 27 has tempted me as a small travel option. I've thought about the native Fuji 27 option but in borrowing lens I found the auto focus clunky at best. A manual option might be the way to go, especially since half my shooting is film on Minolta Rokkors at this point; would feel pretty natural.
LOVE your work man! Keep up the good work! HEAVILY influencing my creative process! Just started my RUclips journey, but hoping I get to your level one-day dude!
So few channels focused on visuals use a phone's full aspect ratio. Every time you upload I run and grab my headphones, turn off the lights, and enjoy. I got my first camera because of your channel and absolutely love taking pictures.
Thanks again for this awesome episode. This Nokton seems very interesting thanks to the electronic contacts. I really love my Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm .95 on my XPRO3, but the build quality is not the best. I had to disassemble it to tighten it because it was wabbling. By the way even on the fully manual Speedmaster I can zone focus, or manually focus and use focus peaking, and even zoom on the focus area whether in evf mode or hybrid evf. You just have to set up the xpro3 settings right, set it to manual (front dial) and set up the zoom shortcut. It works like a charm on any manual lens.
Lord GxAce returns to represent the cult of Fuji. For those wondering, the closest thing I've found for e-mount is the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95. It's obviously not in the same league, but it gets in the universe without an adapter.
Just stumbled on your channel. Wtf. Love this dude. I been shooting dark ominous photos and listening to electronic music for much of my life and your channel speaks to me. Incredible work 🔥🧡🔥
I have the 23mm 1.2 aspherical for the x mount. Really awesome lens, feels just like a modern version of my ltm nokton 50 1.5. If autofocus isnt a must, voigtlanders x mount offerings win generally over fuji in price, and in “character”.
1. Does anyone else turn off ALL the room lights so they get the FULL dystopian feel of these videos too? 2. Have you tried the Touit lenses for Fujifilm? I'd VERY much like to hear your thoughts on the 35mm Touit please!!!! Dave K BTW, I love my filters I bought from you!
You are in luck. Take a look at the other videos on my channel and you will find one on the Touit ;). I’m glad you take the time to watch the videos without lights on and that you enjoy the filters! Cheers.
I am an absolute beginner in photography. I am and I am not...I have been shooting with a phone for the last decade, apart from a compact camera which I still have. I just bought my first camera with manual settings - sigma dp 2 quattro and I am learning....the feeling of taking a shot is so satisfying sometimes...seeing the beauty and attempting to just grasp it in your own style. I just wanted to tell you that your videos inspire the tits out of me, your style is amazing! Some of your shots just tell a story in such depth. Your videos are beyond good and evil. It is like I am watching Blade Runner 2049.....Thank you!
Gorgeous video, luscious photos. And I thought my lens was fast... I just got back from a lowlight Christmas lights, portrait shoot with a manual 0.95f 50mm TTArtisan on my Fuji XT-5. Something even faster... f0.9 and 35mm, I'd say that's a dream for night street photography. That's a Speed Yōkai*! This flew under my radar. Looking at a late Christmas gift for myself for sure here. :)
Congrats on the whole aura you've created, which in turn builds your vocal fanbase. I have to admit that I, too, also react when I see your stuff in the YT flow. Oh, it's that guy with the Blade Runner aesthetic. He's always got such great images and a clear opinion on the tech. And here it was also the case. In fact, this may have indirectly helped me with my decision on whether or not to dive (further) into the Fuji x-series. So, thanks for that.
Cool aesthetics, but ultimately, he adds no real new information or data that's useful and comes off a little cringe. I say this as almost every video is the same formulaic content and it's just old at this point....
@@ChrisAnderson-z9i Well, I won't get into whether or not he's "cringe" or delivering the goods; what he is offering is a very specific vibe, a signature approach to the whole "gear talk" genre - and from the looks of his sponsor page, he's found a fanclub. I do sometimes find myself wondering why all the spaceman is necessary, but hey, to each his own. For the actual content, @PetaPixels gets it done.
While you are correct that the aperture doesn’t change, the effective depth of field is the same as a 1.4 lens on full frame due to the shorter focal length of 35mm. Thanks for watching :)
I truly love your content ! You made me want to do more photography stuff! Thank you so much ! PS: The way you tell the story about the lenses and camera each time captures me.
Always such a pleasure watching your videos. Every element is executed so masterfully, I always come away from each one with that deep full body warm glow you get in a theatre right at the very end of a great movie.
"CHRIS, GET THE KIDS!" Anne shouted from behind the curtain that seperated their small corrugated-iron hut into two rooms. "There is a new broadcast from GX!" Chris ran outside immediately, shouting "GX is live!" Little Jake and his older sister Zoe dropped their toys on the spot and ran inside, all huddling around the small flickering CRT TV they had pulled from a landfill a few years ago. It was barely holding together, but any sign from the outside world was a flicker of hope. "Dad?" - "Yes, Jake?" - "Do you think we’ll ever meet GX in person?" - "No, he has to live in hiding, you see." Jake’s eyes dropped. Then lit up again. "But he keeps broadcasting to us!" - "Hush!" Zoe wanted to hear his every word.
Great shots. I had an XPro1 then the Xpro2 which was a slippery slope to Leica where I have a fantastic Voigtlander 50mm F1.2 which is a special lens, but I also have the 40mm f1.2 which pairs well with the Xpro, a more compact yet still fast package
I don’t even want the lens, but I had to watch the whole video anyway. Always a pleasure to see your mesmerizing visuals and audio. When will you make LUTs available? I’ve been wanting to get some for a long time.
Absolutely love your videos man, keep them coming. Oh and I think I like the previous mask better.. something more satisfying in its design with all the cords connecting to it.
Awesome video as always. Now this lens for such price is very exclusive. With the 7artisan f0.95 at 170$ I don’t see the point of paying 1300$ for the voigtlander. Especially without autofocus. And the f1.4 and f2 also are excellent.
watching this at 4am on a 28" widescreen crt, as god intended
The way it was meant to be viewed.
Watching this at 3am printed out on a dot matrix printer, frame by frame.
Kinda jealous… but im watching it on ipad pro with air pod pros in the dark under my blanket.
This is also acceptable ;)@@imlemoni3202
Dat tractor feed tho@@mjodr
The cinematography, the music, and the photography in your videos always make me feel like I'm watching a Blade Runner series. Excellent work!!
duh
This is the only channel for which I JUMP to watch the video as soon as I get the new video notification.
I really appreciate it :D
Same.
I found this channel only a short time ago. I got hooked by it immediately, because i like the style so much. It’s so different, so special. It‘s like a post-apocalyptic horror movie. Since I am exactly into this kind of thing, i enjoy watching these clips and i really admire the cinematic skills and effort to make them. I mean, this guy simply wants to present a lens and creates a short film with an unique look that could easily run in a movie theater. The quality of this channel is absolutely outstanding!
frfrr same😂
@@GxAce Been here from the start. You're the reason I bought an XT3.
Apparently my life is a lie and I’ve been using 1.6 as my crop factor for Fuji. It’s actually 1.52 which gives this lens an equivalent DoF and FoV of a 53.2mm f1.36.
It’s ok … my life is a lie too because I was using 1.5 until I just read it should be 1.52. 😂😘
Yeah 1.6 is mostly canon
One of my firsts was a Canon Rebel XS. Old habits die hard I suppose@@JJARCHIE
@@GxAce yeah me too , my xa7 was all touchscreen - then i switched to the a6400.
Oh man did i get a kick to the gut when i knew it was af points only
I was curious as to why you cropped the apperture as I read that you shouldn't apply a crop factor to the apperture, but I think you're talking about only the DoF and not the amount of light, right? (which I guess would be the T-stop)@@GxAce
GxAce has redefined review videos. He is a great filmmaker as well as a photographer. Not to mention the sound design and music choices. Masterful. Nobody is doing anything like this anywhere.
1:26 fwiw, 7Artisans actually makes a really good 35/0.95 as well.
Indeed! I actually have the photo and cine version of that lens.
forget Christmas, it’s GxAce international holiday
feliz navidad :)
I don’t even shoot Fuji anymore but I couldn’t stop watching this. The visuals and sound design of this video are just epic. Well done.
So feel the feelings for me, Fujifilm user. Best videos ❤
every single one of this guy’s videos is a cinematic masterpiece
I recognize that Cat Street. End graphic in Shibuya! I love the contrasts in that part of Tokyo, especially after dark. Never got tired of wandering around with my Nikon there.
I LOVE the fact that you are using the Fuji X-Pro line to demonstrate this demon of a lens! My Fujifilm X-Pro 1 is my go to camera still to this very day! Nothing beats the satisfaction of using the hybrid viewfinder! Plus the shutter sound is to die for and the original X-trans sensor inside the Pro-1 is still unbeaten for film-like quality imo.
i just got it recently to see for myself how that 1st gen x-trans sensor render images . i'd love it if you could share with me your fave recipe for it as much as i know recipes can be subjective i still wanna try the ones from the OG adapters
Yes, fellow X-Pro1 user, especially if you use manual focus lenses, it's still the king! 📸
I love the bokeh created by this lens. I feel like it adds more depth, as if the image is almost three-dimensional.
agree. the bokeh stands out as very rich and textured, i’m in love
usually i just watch youtube video on my phone, but whenever i see you've posted something, i usually watch on my 4k monitor with my nice audio gear as well. this shit is art
Lol same boat, just a 2K monitor in my case.
@@virgilhawkins5680
Same, monitor and HD600's.. Same with Posy. Exudes quality in the sound and picture which should be appreciated.
I only wish youtube was higher bitrate to truly show these as they could be.
This channel is a blessing to all Fujifilm shooters 😤
I always loved that you speak of these things in the past tense, as if you are in some distant dystopian Bladerunner future, melancholicaly longing for a nostalgic past. Its both somber and beautiful.
Those shots you took feel gritty, silky and bring a sense of emotion that is rare these days. Good job and please keep it up. We as photography enthusiasts need to see others at the top of the game...
When a product review hits cinematic awe. As a photographer of 25 years and now a DP of eight years; I absolutely love your art. I have no clue why I haven’t been a Patreon member, gonna make that happen right now. 🙌🏼
Holy shit. The cinematography, the soundscape, and the photos themselves… Wow. Huge inspiration.
The only time I get goosebumps from watching a camera/lens review. Dude! Speachless... Every. Single. Time.
this is fucking awesome please direct a movie i wanna see this universer that you've build on a cinema screen
Absolutely killer videos! I'd love to see you build a cinema rig someday themed around this atmosphere/world that you've built for your videos. Seems like something that you could have a lot of fun with!
Gx makes the coolest videos and I always enjoy them no matter what gear they are about. However as I’m a very excited owner of this lens (about a month), I was particularly thrilled to see Gx having uploaded a video about the lens!!! 👍
Excellent video😊!
Excellent and interesting video! I also love the detail with the light flashing in sync with the music at 5:25
I know nothing about Fuji camera, but I watch it for its sci-fi film look, amazing audio, lighting, and ambience. So unique, especially the "mask" and the vocal distortion effect.
Your soundscape is as well designed as the video content!
Always a treat to watch your videos. The atmosphere, cinematography and sound design always on point!
I feel as if I've just watched a full fledged feature movie! Amazing production!
I was hoping you'd cover this lens. You did not dissapoint. I'd love to see you cover the other Fuji Voigties (esp. the compact 27mm), but of course, only cover what you're passionate about. We watch all your videos anyway, because regardless of subject matter, they're just that *damn good*. Merry christmas (or or whatever you celebrate, or if not: hope you have a great holiday)!
Yeah I'd like to see that as well. The 27 has tempted me as a small travel option. I've thought about the native Fuji 27 option but in borrowing lens I found the auto focus clunky at best. A manual option might be the way to go, especially since half my shooting is film on Minolta Rokkors at this point; would feel pretty natural.
Just ordered the 27mm f2 two days ago. I plan to use it as my only lens for Fuji on XT30ii. The rest stays Nikon.
3:32 the color grading is stunning
LOVE your work man! Keep up the good work! HEAVILY influencing my creative process! Just started my RUclips journey, but hoping I get to your level one-day dude!
So few channels focused on visuals use a phone's full aspect ratio. Every time you upload I run and grab my headphones, turn off the lights, and enjoy. I got my first camera because of your channel and absolutely love taking pictures.
Is it me or did I just get chills watching a camera lens review ?
You took so mutch efford to your videos! I love every single peace of your Art! Greetings from Switzerland!
mitakon speedmaster also dope 35 .9 as well
Thanks again for this awesome episode.
This Nokton seems very interesting thanks to the electronic contacts.
I really love my Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm .95 on my XPRO3, but the build quality is not the best. I had to disassemble it to tighten it because it was wabbling.
By the way even on the fully manual Speedmaster I can zone focus, or manually focus and use focus peaking, and even zoom on the focus area whether in evf mode or hybrid evf. You just have to set up the xpro3 settings right, set it to manual (front dial) and set up the zoom shortcut. It works like a charm on any manual lens.
Lord GxAce returns to represent the cult of Fuji. For those wondering, the closest thing I've found for e-mount is the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95. It's obviously not in the same league, but it gets in the universe without an adapter.
Just stumbled on your channel. Wtf. Love this dude. I been shooting dark ominous photos and listening to electronic music for much of my life and your channel speaks to me. Incredible work 🔥🧡🔥
I don't even care about the cameras in these videos but I just watch it for the video itself. Amazing work all the time man.
Incredible as always. You’ve been an inspiration for years and just yesterday I started on pursuing the craft again, amazing work as always dude
Absolutely Brilliant. 🙌
gxace, you never fail to make a truly beautiful and immersive bit of film. Top-tier work sir. 👏
I don't even care about cameras and lenses. But i don't think I've missed a single video from this channel in the last year
Your videos make me wanna see a whole movie with your aesthetics...
I continue to be in awe of your talent in cinematography, editing and production design. This was mesmerizing!
Your set design and general aesthetic is billiant! Only matched by the stellar content! 🎯📸
I have the 23mm 1.2 aspherical for the x mount. Really awesome lens, feels just like a modern version of my ltm nokton 50 1.5. If autofocus isnt a must, voigtlanders x mount offerings win generally over fuji in price, and in “character”.
I left Fuji 3 years ago and this guy makes me want to go back - damn u GxAce!! 🤣
1. Does anyone else turn off ALL the room lights so they get the FULL dystopian feel of these videos too?
2. Have you tried the Touit lenses for Fujifilm? I'd VERY much like to hear your thoughts on the 35mm Touit please!!!!
Dave K
BTW, I love my filters I bought from you!
You are in luck. Take a look at the other videos on my channel and you will find one on the Touit ;).
I’m glad you take the time to watch the videos without lights on and that you enjoy the filters! Cheers.
I am an absolute beginner in photography. I am and I am not...I have been shooting with a phone for the last decade, apart from a compact camera which I still have. I just bought my first camera with manual settings - sigma dp 2 quattro and I am learning....the feeling of taking a shot is so satisfying sometimes...seeing the beauty and attempting to just grasp it in your own style. I just wanted to tell you that your videos inspire the tits out of me, your style is amazing! Some of your shots just tell a story in such depth. Your videos are beyond good and evil. It is like I am watching Blade Runner 2049.....Thank you!
i cant even put it into words how much i love your videos
Gorgeous video, luscious photos.
And I thought my lens was fast... I just got back from a lowlight Christmas lights, portrait shoot with a manual 0.95f 50mm TTArtisan on my Fuji XT-5.
Something even faster... f0.9 and 35mm, I'd say that's a dream for night street photography. That's a Speed Yōkai*!
This flew under my radar. Looking at a late Christmas gift for myself for sure here. :)
0:08 Admin, he's doing it sideways!
That's a deep cut ;D. Thanks!
This lens is so fast it goes out ivy and middle through our connector
My thoughts exactly
Amazing video as usual
Superlative as always. Please please do a video about your film-making at some point. Your set design and lighting is fantastic!
Your channel is fking awesome, visually superb
Its always a good day when GxAce uploads! Merry Christmas Sir!
I WANT TO PLAY INSIDE YOUR VIDEO!!! The Cyber Dystopian vibe is amazinggggg
Omly type of video where i get out food to eat just for this
:D
Legit some of the coolest images I've ever seen in this video, really would love to return to Japan
Congrats on the whole aura you've created, which in turn builds your vocal fanbase. I have to admit that I, too, also react when I see your stuff in the YT flow. Oh, it's that guy with the Blade Runner aesthetic. He's always got such great images and a clear opinion on the tech. And here it was also the case. In fact, this may have indirectly helped me with my decision on whether or not to dive (further) into the Fuji x-series. So, thanks for that.
Cool aesthetics, but ultimately, he adds no real new information or data that's useful and comes off a little cringe. I say this as almost every video is the same formulaic content and it's just old at this point....
@@ChrisAnderson-z9i Well, I won't get into whether or not he's "cringe" or delivering the goods; what he is offering is a very specific vibe, a signature approach to the whole "gear talk" genre - and from the looks of his sponsor page, he's found a fanclub. I do sometimes find myself wondering why all the spaceman is necessary, but hey, to each his own. For the actual content, @PetaPixels gets it done.
I was just looking at this lens last week. Excited to see your review
Loving the new setup.
Phenomenal work, as always! Your photo composition skills are amazing 🤩
Best review channel you can find. Every video is so great 😍
It’s the equivalent to a 56mm 0.9f not 1.4. Aperture doesn’t change.
Beautiful video as always ❤
While you are correct that the aperture doesn’t change, the effective depth of field is the same as a 1.4 lens on full frame due to the shorter focal length of 35mm. Thanks for watching :)
Speed Demon can conquer the whole world if it wants to. It sure has fantastical capabilities.
I don’t know how you do these videos. The production quality is insane…
I truly love your content ! You made me want to do more photography stuff! Thank you so much !
PS: The way you tell the story about the lenses and camera each time captures me.
This is one of the only channels I will literally drop everything to watch a new video.
It's that good.
Thanks!
Always such a pleasure watching your videos. Every element is executed so masterfully, I always come away from each one with that deep full body warm glow you get in a theatre right at the very end of a great movie.
Geez. This b-roll and this music is insane. Holy shit.
The broadcast is sick man. Love it ❤
This channel is incredible. Dear god.
Dude. I love these videos so much. Can you just make a Cyberpunk short film already though. Seriously I want to see this movie.
I don't know cameras, I'm just here for the relaxing, cool video.
When you watch someone's videos because you'll never be able to afford an awesome lens but also amazing photography skills.
Beautiful images! Thank you!
Your photos are so beautiful and captivating......
Thank you so much!
brooooooooooooooooooooo
i love your artistry, it is amazing.
Merry Christmas bud, and keep these great videos coming in 2024!
Happy Holidays!
Stay epic, and thank you for your gift of content. ❤️
Really nice lens. The images feel very old school.
The intro is bone-chilling!
The only thing missing for me with voigtländer lenses is weather sealing. They are easily my favorite lenses otherwise, both on Fuji Leica and Sony.
"CHRIS, GET THE KIDS!" Anne shouted from behind the curtain that seperated their small corrugated-iron hut into two rooms. "There is a new broadcast from GX!" Chris ran outside immediately, shouting "GX is live!" Little Jake and his older sister Zoe dropped their toys on the spot and ran inside, all huddling around the small flickering CRT TV they had pulled from a landfill a few years ago. It was barely holding together, but any sign from the outside world was a flicker of hope. "Dad?" - "Yes, Jake?" - "Do you think we’ll ever meet GX in person?" - "No, he has to live in hiding, you see." Jake’s eyes dropped. Then lit up again. "But he keeps broadcasting to us!" - "Hush!" Zoe wanted to hear his every word.
Great shots. I had an XPro1 then the Xpro2 which was a slippery slope to Leica where I have a fantastic Voigtlander 50mm F1.2 which is a special lens, but I also have the 40mm f1.2 which pairs well with the Xpro, a more compact yet still fast package
I can’t wait to see you do a cyberpunk esque feature film
Best channel on the platform. Just speaking facts
Honestly, that lens looks amazing.
Love the still at 4:12 its fantastic.
I hope voigtländer is going to offer a fast 28mm equivalent lens for the x mount soon. They seem to be on the right track.
I love your work, a video on the original X pro 1 with your perspective should be pretty interesting
Always love your videos! Very inspiring!
I don’t even want the lens, but I had to watch the whole video anyway. Always a pleasure to see your mesmerizing visuals and audio. When will you make LUTs available? I’ve been wanting to get some for a long time.
Absolutely love your videos man, keep them coming. Oh and I think I like the previous mask better.. something more satisfying in its design with all the cords connecting to it.
Your movies are always stunning
Awesome video as always. Now this lens for such price is very exclusive. With the 7artisan f0.95 at 170$ I don’t see the point of paying 1300$ for the voigtlander. Especially without autofocus. And the f1.4 and f2 also are excellent.
Beautiful Work as always
HONEY, GXACE HAS A NEW VIDEO OUT!!
Honey: But we have GxAce at home.
@@GxAce 😂 you’r videos have revitalized my love in photography. Thank you man