I really like your composition and your photography. Please continue with this type of presentation and storytelling. Ps: Your beautiful sample photos made me subscribe to your channel. I love it.
I really like how you note which photos are noise reduced, but please show before and after processing- it gives us a better indication of how the lens performs
Im using the 40mm cause never worked with that focal length. not sure if I love it. I am used to 35mm. So I appreciate this video cause I do want to try 28mm.
@ I know. But I think it will give you are looking for. Just used it a lot doing street in LA, and found myself using it more than the 28. It’s pretty cool. And a minimum focusing distance of .19m is insane.
Regarding your conclusion: the X100 series is so much easier to carry than any Zf combo that it is not even a contest. I keep 3 cameras with a lens attached in a cabinet close to my entrance door: Zf+40 (or 26), X100VI, M6+400 ISO film+35 'cron. I really have to force myself to even think of grabbing the Zf as I step out into the city or for a bike ride (non-electric), even though the Zf is a fantastic performer (AF, IBIS, sensor quality, reactivity). The Zf (and FF combos in general) weighs too much for an every day carry once arthritis hits the cervicals.
It is, but the zf has so many full frame creature comforts. I say this as an owner of an og x100 as the camera I first learned to shoot with. Sounds like you’ve got a great collection though, and who wouldn’t want to own a mk vi!
@@generalben after all those decades trying to meld with photo gear, I've recently had to admit to myself that carried weight has become the most critical aspect of my shooting experience. And that a mere 200 grams can make a hell of a difference on pressure points round the neck (collar bone, vertebrae, clavicles and associated joints) unless you systematically carry the camera+lens in an ergonomically correct backpack, which is excessively cumbersome. Anything above 750g slung across the shoulder triggers almost immediate arthritis pains, turning the day hikes into frustration. Carrying the body sling style simply moves pain points around, carrying from the neck is impossible for me. On the other hand, any combo under 600g is more or less painless. The only FF digital bodies that might fit the bill are the black Leica M11 with the smallest summicron or maybe a Sony A7C series with their most compact lens (already stretching it). When you add a grip to the Zf , which is almost compulsory in an EDC scenario, you are creeping dangerously close to the Z8's weight. I swear I felt a little pain surge right now just typing that. I am sure many photographers face the same issues, and that one does not have to be over 65 to fall into that category. More than hipster looks, I think this explains the X100 series success, and validates Fujifilm's APS-C strategy.
@@brusselssprout1 sorry to hear about the pain. I just spent the day at the Gold Coast 500 with an a1 and a 70-300 in one hand and an 18kg toddler on my shoulders. I’m sure my day of reckoning will come but I need to push it until they get older!
Nice shots but the editing is all over the place with noise reduction here and there, and bluer than blue shadow toning in some of them. Your night work would really benefit from using a tripod or monopod to keep that ISO
Hey that's totally fair criticism. The blue shadows thing is on purpose to create a really dramatic look but I should say none of these shots really have a lot of care, with the exception of day 28 they're all snapshots taken during the course of my day (say commuting to or from work) hence the lack of tripod. I feel like that lack of care is part of the challenge! Either way appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@generalben Ah okay. I get it. Blue shadows, yellow highlights (sometimes orange) is a common cinematography toning; maybe that's what you mean by more dramatic look. If you want to take it further, keep looking for compositions that complement a story-telling vibe; like that shot of the journalists you did - you balanced the standing journo's with the stand of plants on the left really well - that's what 28mm needs - something to balance left/right or something close in the foreground to exagerate. I'm not sure you mean 'lack of care' otherwise you wouldn't be doing it. I think you mean 'being casual'. The trick to appearing 'being casual' is still noticing things like composition, lighting, and moments though.
@@generalben Oh right! Wow! Living dangerous, love it! ;-) Apologies, I didn't understand your method. There are street photographers that work driving their car slowly along city streets too - lol! Have fun!
Why can’t all lens reviews be like this? Just a shit ton of sample images. No brick walls or sharpness charts. Love it
Thanks so much! Planning to do more.
Satisfying compositions!
I really like your composition and your photography. Please continue with this type of presentation and storytelling.
Ps: Your beautiful sample photos made me subscribe to your channel. I love it.
What a great message to wake up to! Thanks!
I really like how you note which photos are noise reduced, but please show before and after processing- it gives us a better indication of how the lens performs
PS I also like your compositions!
@@Farnhamification thanks, good feedback for the next video!
Love the photos! It feels like the choice of style works very well in daylight, well done!
@@DaweiArt thanks, I agree, it’s a shame I didn’t get my ass into gear in the daylight more during the challenfe
Im using the 40mm cause never worked with that focal length. not sure if I love it. I am used to 35mm. So I appreciate this video cause I do want to try 28mm.
Try the Viltrox 20mm f/2.8. Again, not as fast as the 40mm f/2. But I really enjoy the reach. And you can’t beat the price.
I'm partial to a viltrox... but 20mm as your everyday lens is an interesting choice, That's bloody wide!
@ I know. But I think it will give you are looking for. Just used it a lot doing street in LA, and found myself using it more than the 28. It’s pretty cool. And a minimum focusing distance of .19m is insane.
@@DeanAllman I love that these cheap 2.8 primes are also macro (I have the samyang 18mm)
What do you think? Is better 28 mm Nikkor or Viltrox 20 mm? I need for advice. I have Nikon Z 6 iii. Thank you
@@adina_nistorI’m certain the 28mm has both more character and versatility
great video and great photo, hope to see 50 1.8
covering that and the 14-30 f4 in my next video!
Regarding your conclusion: the X100 series is so much easier to carry than any Zf combo that it is not even a contest. I keep 3 cameras with a lens attached in a cabinet close to my entrance door: Zf+40 (or 26), X100VI, M6+400 ISO film+35 'cron. I really have to force myself to even think of grabbing the Zf as I step out into the city or for a bike ride (non-electric), even though the Zf is a fantastic performer (AF, IBIS, sensor quality, reactivity). The Zf (and FF combos in general) weighs too much for an every day carry once arthritis hits the cervicals.
It is, but the zf has so many full frame creature comforts. I say this as an owner of an og x100 as the camera I first learned to shoot with. Sounds like you’ve got a great collection though, and who wouldn’t want to own a mk vi!
@@generalben after all those decades trying to meld with photo gear, I've recently had to admit to myself that carried weight has become the most critical aspect of my shooting experience. And that a mere 200 grams can make a hell of a difference on pressure points round the neck (collar bone, vertebrae, clavicles and associated joints) unless you systematically carry the camera+lens in an ergonomically correct backpack, which is excessively cumbersome. Anything above 750g slung across the shoulder triggers almost immediate arthritis pains, turning the day hikes into frustration. Carrying the body sling style simply moves pain points around, carrying from the neck is impossible for me. On the other hand, any combo under 600g is more or less painless. The only FF digital bodies that might fit the bill are the black Leica M11 with the smallest summicron or maybe a Sony A7C series with their most compact lens (already stretching it). When you add a grip to the Zf , which is almost compulsory in an EDC scenario, you are creeping dangerously close to the Z8's weight. I swear I felt a little pain surge right now just typing that. I am sure many photographers face the same issues, and that one does not have to be over 65 to fall into that category. More than hipster looks, I think this explains the X100 series success, and validates Fujifilm's APS-C strategy.
@@brusselssprout1 sorry to hear about the pain. I just spent the day at the Gold Coast 500 with an a1 and a 70-300 in one hand and an 18kg toddler on my shoulders. I’m sure my day of reckoning will come but I need to push it until they get older!
@@generalben I recall the toddlers with fondness....enjoy that while you can (they hit more on lower back than on cervicals anyway)! ;)
Nice shots but the editing is all over the place with noise reduction here and there, and bluer than blue shadow toning in some of them. Your night work would really benefit from using a tripod or monopod to keep that ISO
Hey that's totally fair criticism. The blue shadows thing is on purpose to create a really dramatic look but I should say none of these shots really have a lot of care, with the exception of day 28 they're all snapshots taken during the course of my day (say commuting to or from work) hence the lack of tripod. I feel like that lack of care is part of the challenge! Either way appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@generalben Ah okay. I get it. Blue shadows, yellow highlights (sometimes orange) is a common cinematography toning; maybe that's what you mean by more dramatic look. If you want to take it further, keep looking for compositions that complement a story-telling vibe; like that shot of the journalists you did - you balanced the standing journo's with the stand of plants on the left really well - that's what 28mm needs - something to balance left/right or something close in the foreground to exagerate. I'm not sure you mean 'lack of care' otherwise you wouldn't be doing it. I think you mean 'being casual'. The trick to appearing 'being casual' is still noticing things like composition, lighting, and moments though.
@@steveh8658 Oh I mean many of the shots were hip fired from a moving bicycle, including that journalist one.
@@generalben Oh right! Wow! Living dangerous, love it! ;-) Apologies, I didn't understand your method. There are street photographers that work driving their car slowly along city streets too - lol! Have fun!
The 40mm f1.8 is a cracking lens too
if you mean the 50mm I did a video on that one recently here ruclips.net/video/gquzL28wpRs/видео.htmlsi=ay0BpfvZTyNmBBfe
Why do you shoot at f4-4.5 at night? Just wonder
For depth of field usually.
can you compare it with 26mm f2.8?
Sure, if I come across one! I feel like it will have less character, as the main feature is more the size and metal construction.
Like being with you for a time. Love you to bits Ben. Dad xx
Hugs
so much noise at iso 3200..and everybody is praising for good iso this camera
In its defence - I do add grain and boost shadows in my post production. I find the DR better than my Z6.
Dude, the guy destroyed the contrast and added tons of grain. You can't judge the images like this.
@@soyluisvalenzuela bro, 40 years we had natural grain, we invented digital cameras so we get rid of it, so another generation add grain to it...BRO
@@strippedlist huh?