Fuji X-T1 Review 2022 + photo examples
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- My review of my old Fuji X-T1 with examples.
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The X-T1 is my first and still the only camera I’ve ever shot with. Using it with only the 35mm lens (I have other lens but don’t ever use them). I’ve been looking for an upgrade but there’s a part of me that just doesn’t want to move away from the X-T1 because I’ve shot such beautiful photos with it - there’s a softness to the shots and it’s never failed to deliver. And you are right, there are things about this camera that just frustrates me but it also has so much to give.
I think if you do upgrade I’d try and keep this camera as well so always have it as an option. I say that from experience of selling so many things I wish I had kept.
I love all my Fuji cameras X-T1, X-T3, X-E3 and the X100V too. The look of the pictures out of the X-T1 are so unique and beautiful! Thanks for this video!
i think this is the best raw and geniune review of the camera. You speak to me the way i feel about my fuji xpro 1 and 5d classic
I have both of those cameras, but thinking of getting an X-T1 for somebody in my family, but I also wanna shoot it too lol.
Martin, thanks for your photography videos. You have a great way of explaining things and Iike how you don’t focus on specs and features, except where relevant. There is a certain nostalgia to the older Fuji’s. I have the X-T1 and while it has some shortcomings in a usability or technical sense against the newer Fuji cameras, what matters to me is the image quality and feel I get from using that camera. Agree the viewfinder is great for its time and even now. And paired with the XF 35mm f1.4R it produces amazing pictures, as you say. Keep producing these great videos.
just bought one and your video has really helped me with lens choice
Lovely photo examples, beautiful colours.
Thank you for expressing so much of the essence of what photography is all about and animates!
vielen Dank für die Ausformulierung von so viel Essenz, was Fotografie ausmacht und beseelt!
You are welcome Ralf thank you!
I got my X-T1 two years ago and I love it. No quality issues so far. For me it’s like the Canon 5D classic: not the easiest to use, but great pictures. If I could have only one camera it would be the 5D, but the X-T1 is a nice addition to my set-up.
yeah im starting to really miss the x-t1 i think looking over my work from back then made me think of those shoots and others and miss it quite a bit, it was a goo camera for sure
@@MartinCastein the pictures you showed certainly were good!
That’s a tough choice, but luckily they’re not as cherished so we’ have the luxury to keep both.
I'm only a hobbyist photographer and came to Fuji from Nikon (D800) about 3 go. I started off with the X-T4 and many of the newer lenses, both zoom and prime, not all Fuji. During that ownership I also bought the X-Pro 2 and an older 35mm f1.4. I have to say, these are a perfect pairing. So much so, in fact, I sold all the rest of my kit and kept the X-Pro 2 and 35mm only. I am now looking at the 18-35 f2.8/4 just to add a little flexibility to my days out with the camera. This small, relatively inexpensive, set up has helped me take some of my favourite photos to date. Photos aside, it's the feel and shooting experience that adds most enjoyment to the overall package.
I am knackered.
It took me 3 days of hunting for a camera body for my budget which covers all my needs.
Nikon, Sony, Canon, Panasonic etc.
The X-T1 can take stunning pictures and is even good for low light.
I want another xt1 I’ve got one in the shopping cart just keep hovering over the buy button lol
Great video as usual, Martin! I have xt1 + 5DC + 6D. I’ve done my first 2 events. 6D + 85mm 1.8 makes shooting auto iso and editing very easy. Not so easy with XT1. I’m curious to try the D600 for events because of your suggestions and then decide which system keep/evolve for this. Thanks again for your videos!👏👏
I feel similarly about the ability to moving to new angles, finding pools of light, and focus on composition when using the Olympus E-M1ii and E-M1x for events as you do with the X-T1 for outdoor portraiture. Avoiding burst mode helps me, as well.
Good, this is the important thing, you found gear that makes you feel and take photos in this way. That is the most important aspect!
Stunning portraits .
I don’t own an XT-1, but do own an XE-2 and XT-2 and love them both. They are compact and take great photos. I haven’t had any issue with the focus, but I’m mainly a landscape shooter. I started off shooting Nikon, but switched to Fuji and don’t regret my decision to do so. They are just great cameras, in my opinion.
Great video! You sum up my thoughts. I have had all kinds of fuji x cameras. In the end i stuck with the xt1, xpro1 and x100. I like the rendering and wb over the newer models. Also i tend to use the older lenses more. Currently got the 18f2, 35 1.4 and the 50f2 and 23 f2. The last two i like the rendering less. Might perhaps sell these and get a 14mm and perhaps the 60. I had the 60 before and realy liked the rendering. However i always go out with one lens and camera and used the xf 35 1.4 more (bit faster focusing, imho better FL for using in thight areas and i didnt use the macro capabilities). Might get one if its cheap. Cheers
I bought 2 X-T1 bodies last year after selling off my Nikon D750 full frame. Wanted a backup in case one fails. May buy more. I can’t describe what that 16MP sensor does, but it’s something special. The bodies are in great shape and holding up well with my 23mm, 35mm and 50mm f2’s. Looking now for a wide (13mm Viltrox, 14mm Fuji or 16mm Fuji) and a couple longer lenses. Trying to be a prime shooter, though I do have 2 XC zooms when I just need a zoom, though I don’t love either of them. That X-T1, though, is my permanent camera until no longer serviceable. I love the images I’m getting and need nothing more.
was XE2 not in your list?
@@Zainphotography No, I hadn’t really considered the XE line. I had a Sony A6000 range finder style and it never really became something I enjoyed using so I got rid of it. Didn’t know if I’d like the Fujifilm XE either. Could have just been the ergos of the Sony, though.
@@billb8262Cool. thank you for the input
I got the Xt1 about two years ago and with the 35mm lens I found it caught the subtleties of light better than anything.
Wow. Stunning. Salute.
Beautiful shots, and lighting.
Glad you like them!
Excellent video ! I had X-Trans 1, 2, 3 and 4 sensors. If you shoot RAW files, I have exactly the same colors with all sensors. With RAW files, I prefer newer X-trans sensors... But in JPG, isn't the same ! X-trans 1 and 2 are gorgeous
Hi Martin, thank you for your videos. My experience with the X-Pro1 was very brief, a month or so. I bought it when it came out as a kit with the 35mm and 60mm. Both lenses are wonderful, and the X-pro 1 body was great. I got rid of the whole lot, and waited for the X-E1, which I preferred handling-wise. About a few years later I got a 2nd hand X-T1 as part of a trade-in, and fell in love with the viewfinder. By now I was adapting m42 lenses more, and the viewfinder on the X-T1 was such a step up from the X-E1. But I still preferred the handling of the X-E1. So I traded it for another X-E1 body. Come 2014 Sept, a work colleague asked if I would shoot his wedding (as a wedding gift). Not having any experience at weddings, I accepted and looked for the cheapest AF lens in the Fuji line up - 18-55 (what I could afford). I eventually did not just that lens, as I'd got so used to Helios 44M, Zeiss Jena 35mm & 135mm.
I went on holiday to India (2015) and carried the X-E1 with the Helios 44M, Zeiss Jena 35mm & 135mm. I was lucky to get a paid shoot of of the wedding done for my colleague, for which I bought the XF35 and 56mm. In my opinion, the 60mm is better than the 56mm, but that's subjective.
So to get to the point, and to shine a light on your question about the newer Fuji bodies.... My experience with the Fuji bodies I have used - X100 / X-Pro1 / X-E1 / X-T1 / X-Pro2 / X-T2 / X-T3 - there is something so magical (hard to describe) in the 1st Gen X Trans sensor (X-Pro1 and X-E1) In that all other models following them cannot produce. What's gotten better is the technical advancements - focus, screen quality, features... But if it complicates workflow (shoot to edit/grade) then the joy in photography is lost. (this is why the 5D Classic still rocks)
So would | look to buy an X-T1? - no I'd look for another X-E1, else settle for and X-Pro1. (but I really would love to get the XF35mm & 60mm).
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Martin, another great video. Food for thought. I own two xt1s and a xe2, which has the same 16mp sensor. Both cameras receives mayor upgrades over the years from Fujifilm, so the af with the software upgrade in 2015 had nothing to do with the original cameras from 2013 (xe2) or 2014 (xt1). For afs use the autofocus is good enough, especially paired with a newer 2.0 f lens or even the 16-80, 4.0. The rubber came off on one of my xt1s, I just glued it back on... I must admit that the viewfinder is really nice, but they say the evf in the xt3 is a mayor upgrade. The 60mm you mentioned is the macro lens. The portrait lens everyone raves about is the 56, 1.2, albeit with unreliable af. Fuji has a 56 mark II planned. And then there is a new Sigma 56, 1.4. What I like best about the xt1 is the light weight, under 500 grams. With a thumgrip (a must) it is feels actually quite nice in the hand. The xt2, xt3 and xt4 have becoming heavier and bigger over time and I have not felt any need to upgrade so far.
thanks for this, i can imagine it has improved with firmware updates, i know the 56 1.2, i really like the 60 though and its my preferred for portraits but thats just me really. id like to get one again really, i worry that the xt3 etc changes the look with its newer sensor and not for the better, but i dont know.
I primarily am a Canon shooter, I bought my fuji Xt1 back in 2016 because of all the mirrorless and fujifilm hype. As much as I loved the much talked about Fuji colors and experience using the camera, it started falling apart after 2 years. Back rubber fell off, back dial started acting weird and finally the whole camera did too. I still have it but rarely use it now.
I agree with you on 60mm 2.4... its an amazing amazing lens for both portraits and products shoot.
I love your videos Martin. Keep them coming.
thank you! interesting to see you had a similar experience i cant stop thinking about buying one im not sure if its the 60mm i want most though.
@@MartinCastein I watched you video again :)
regarding the 60mm, I sold it once and "replaced" tht with 50mm f2.0. which never gave me the look that 60mm was able to give me so I sold the 50mm after a year of use, only to get the old 60mm back which I still have. and btw despite my bad experience with the (xt1) I am not going to sell it or 60mm anytime soon. I am keeping them for Portrait works.
loved you shots in the video.
I have been shooting a Nikon Z6 after shooting Fujifilm for about 8 years. I just sold off my film cameras and bought an XT1. In the past I had the XT2, Xpro2 and X100f and my daughter has my X-T10 and it is still plugging along after all these years. I am going to try the new Voightlander 35mm f2 macro at first, but like you I miss the 35mm f1.4 and 60mm f2.4. I sold the 60mm after several years of using it trying different lenses like the 56 and 90mm and the 60mm is one I regretted letting go. Such a great portrait lens. I will buy it again soon. The 56 on paper seemed better but I think the 60 has a special look. We will see if the Z6 sticks around or not. I missed the feel and the controls of the Fujifilm.
My favourite camera-lens combination is the Fujifilm X-T1 with the Sigma 50mm Art. (I have one Fujinon lens and that's the 16mm f/2.8, and it's very sharp and I love it too.)
No, the X-T1 isn't very good with autofocus, especially that face detection doesn't seem to work at all. But after I learned to use focus peaking, I feel like I haven't taken an out-of-focus picture on it since. (This was just within the last year, and I've had the camera for three or four years...)
I have an XT1 that replaced one i sold a few years ago. This is such a different camera from what it was. This is a special camera to me cause it was my first real camera. I got lucky and found one like brand new with the newer raised buttons for just over $300 about 2 months ago
ahhh i remember the button issue now, i had forgotten about that. since i made this video i cant stop thinking about buying one and a 60mm..... oh dear. enjoy your camera!
@@MartinCastein there are still alot of un beat up ones out there. The first one i bought a few months back had sticky dials and the old buttons so i gave it to my landlord 😁 i figured she would never use the shutter dial. The second one however was immaculate.
Hi Martin, thanks for all your videos. I have had X-T1 and loved the pictures but decided to get the X-H1 for the better AF and bigger grip. The shooting experience for me is much better on the newer one, no comparison. But somehow I am not getting the same excitement and satisfaction from the images I get from it, whether jpeg or raw. In fact, I do very little the X-T1 raw files to reach what I want, but I struggle much more with the X-H1 files, even though they are technically superior. And for times I know I can manage with the X-T1 AF, I will reach for it rather than the X-H1. I might replace the X-H1 but will always keep the X-T1.
Thanks this is interesting so the feedback im getting is consistent with this, the newer bodies work better but the images arent as good, its as if fuji are trying to be canon lol. thank you for your feedback Emmanuel its interesting!
Great images Martin! I agree - the X-T1 viewfinder is huge and awesome. It’s big enough to simultaneously see the whole scene on the left and the focus point detail on the right when using adapted manual focus lenses in dual split image mode. Yet I don’t think Fuji got reliable enough for pro use until the X-T2, and it sounds like your experiences fit with that. The flush buttons on the X-T1 provide little tactile feedback and are quite frustrating. I might beef mine up with some mouldable Sugru plastic glue so I can use it in the winter with gloves on.
Sensor output and user experience are really important to me, and I like the way your channel highlights this. From your vids it seems that for Canon this means 5D Classic, 6D, and maybe 5D mark ii. For me with Fuji I think the X-Trans 2 sensor (my favourite) and X-Trans 1 provide that desirable output & experience, more so than the later sensors. I use the X-T1 and X-E1 bodies, both of which can be found nowadays for $250 or less. Pair that with some clean used copies of the old lenses you suggested, and you’ve got a great Fuji photographic experience for under a grand, backup body included. Agreed - the AF is good enough for portraits, and Fuji works well when adapting vintage manual glass.
How do you find the xt2 vs xt1? is there much difference, is the viewfinder as big too?
@@MartinCastein The EVF on the X-T2 has the same physical size and pixel density as the X-T1, but it looks a bit better because it’s got a higher base refresh rate, and also a boost refresh rate that’s higher still. The T2 also has a better eyecup.
I like my X-T2 but will be selling it, simply because it’s got the same sensor as the X-H1 and I prefer the H1. The X-H1 has better ergos (very DSLR like), and a thicker/more rugged magnesium pro body. There is a feather touch shutter that takes a bit of getting used to - half presses often turn into shots and that is a hassle. With the X-H1 I get better AF tracking for sports than I get with the X-T4(I know many will dispute that, but I’ve tried many settings), and the H1 feels way better than any X-T series camera with the 2.8 zooms that are my preferred workflow. If you can get a nice clean H1 with a grip, it’s a keeper IMO.
The H1 got a bad rap off the start because the firmware was buggy, then Sony released a full frame around the same time for similar money, and within a few months Fuji came out with the X-T3 and a newer sensor. But the firmware was fixed, and luckily for us H1 prices dropped like a rock - even brand new. I prefer the X-H1 over my X-T4 for stills shooting. For hybrid video work, the X-T4 is better. The X-H2s looks good but is currently priced beyond my interest.
I use an XPro1, an XT1 and an XT3. I love the 3 for its technical capability, but prefer the XT1 and Xpro1 for the softness of the shadows and the slower use that makes me slow down and think. I have owned many cameras over the decades, but Fuji has become the system I have stayed with
Shot Fuji film during my film years..naturally I went to Fuji camera for the film simulation, especially the greens . Own the x-t1 . No complaints
Hi Martin, I have shot extensively with the Fujifilm X-Pro1, X-T1 and X-H1 cameras.I also feel the older sensors have a more organic cinematic feel to the files and better color palette than the newer sensors. I have experienced some autofocus issues with the X-Pro1 camera but not with the X-T1 or X-H1. I also feel the X-T1 build quality was not intended for heavy PJ or wedding use cases but rather for the street or portrait photographer. My experience is that the X-H1 is better built with a longer shutter life and will probably hold up better to heavier usage. In conclusion the older Fujifilm cameras handle quite differently than Canon, Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras but provide a unique and special shooting experience. The files have a more cinematic, less digital feel that I quite like. Thanks so much for the stimulating content.
Hi Joseph, thank you for your comments, im glad you have been enjoying my video and thanks for posting your journey too, its always interesting to read!
@@MartinCastein Thanks Martin, I love your real world photo advice, wisdom and recommendations as it's so rare to find these days. I'm so glad I found your channel. Wishing you great success going forward.
Very first thing I shot with my x-pro1 was an anniversary party for a family member. It was in the evening, inside, and the lighting was like an amusement ride at a carnival, unbelievably bad lighting. So I decided it was going to be black and white. The focus was SO slow that I was limited to basically one lens, which was the fastest focusing one, and it was wide, the 18 maybe? The other lenses were so slow I actually would have, and I kid you not, a conversation with people waiting for the thing to focus. The story going around the internet was, sure it was slow, but when it locked it was absolutely in focus. I think I went with that idea at the time. This was like firmware 0000001.
Because I was forced to use a wide lens it made me get in close, and that made for much better images, and when I could not get close, it made me work to find an image that would work. I learned a lot by the experience. Close is good, getting people relaxed is good, being in the moment is good.
In a later shoot I did for some family shots, I was shooting a little kid and he wouldn't smile or cooperate much, so I said to him something to the effect of: "Are you afraid of the big scary man?" The kid freaked out, not good, but with efforts of others, who could not stop laughing, the kid "seemed" to calm down. Later I realized that all his shots were of a kid in terror, those wide eyes were saying something and it wasn't good. Well shit.
In close, scary man. You see I am 6"4" I only think of myself as maybe 5'8" - there is no stealth in my moments with people, the best I can hope for is talking them down from the ledge. Landscapes have no such terror of me, after all, they have yetis out there.
I still have the x-pro1, and bought a version 2 and xt2. I am with you on the viewfinder, the optical thing was nice but the EVF is better. I do like the body size better on the x-pro models the XT models are too small for me, but then, most things are. I think of the Xpro bodies as what the Contax G2 would have been and rangefinders (or the body style) are nice for getting in close, they are less obtrusive even if I am not.
The xpro 1 does focus better after updates, but still, it is best for planned shots, moving things not so much.
Good video. Best wishes!
hahahaha the kid in terror pictures sound hilarious, i think the x pro bodies are nicer for sure, i much prefer their style and how they feel in the hand the xt1 was far far too small but i still got on with it pretty well overall.
The only Fuji i used today is the S5Pro...
I have had the x-t1/2 but i don't like the mirrowless systems.
The Fujifilm s5 Pro is a great camera for portraits.
Agreed, the s5pro is a legend! X-T1 is good to use with adapted lenses, to get the files to look less digital.
How is the XT1 and Canon colors different
I've had the xs-10 and the xe-4.
Sold them both and still use my xt-1 and x-m. I didn't enjoy the newer cameras.
Although that may be a personal thing as apart from the afore mentioned fujis I shoot a sigma SD quattro and a Pentax k10d and am looking at getting a canon 5d mk2 or 6d. Also should add that I'm only a hobbiest.
Just found your channel and subscribed, love your photography 🙂
Thank you Chris!
the 6d is more modern than the 5d ii but both are a bit old by todays standards, they are great them, love them both.
@@MartinCastein I have a 6d and a 50 1.8 coming, am looking forward to it immensely 🙂
This video was the one that convinced me to sell my Canon 6D2 and buy an XT1 and now over six months later, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. Thankfully the dials haven't had any issues and I haven't had any issues with the card slot catching on fire, but the rubber did fall off (it wasn't too difficult to stick back on with some 3M adhesive strips and it's stayed on ever since) and the ribbon cable to the LCD broke somewhere so I've had to just tape it in place so it won't get bumped until I get around to taking it apart and replacing the ribbon cable (the display still works fine, it's just fixed to the body like how it would be on a 5D3 or something). With all of that said, the XT1 inspires me to shoot all the time in a way that my 6D2 never did. I have a Canon AE-1 Program that I absolutely love except I prefer the immediacy, workflow, and cost of digital, and the XT1 basically feels like a digital AE-1 program. Large viewfinder, simple dial controls, small body and lets you focus on just shooting. I find myself shooting so many more pictures I love, and a large part of that is because the XT1 with a single prime lens is so small that I just bring it with me everywhere, almost like a point and shoot camera. The fact that it looks like a film camera seems to help too, as no one seems to bat an eye if I have it on my shoulder in nearly any social situation, especially ones where it would be weird for me to show up with a full sized DSLR.
The biggest thing though, is the actual sensor, grain, and colors of the XT1. Digital will never be film, but they absolutely nailed it with the color and the high ISOs have that random pattern like film grain and it's pretty monochromatic, not like ugly colorful digital noise on some other cameras. I think for me personally, this is a forever camera in the way that Martin talks about the 5D classic so much. There's something special about the X-Trans II sensor that I don't feel is the same about the newer Fuji cameras (XT4, XT5, etc) because they seem to get more technically perfect and neutral as they go along. This one has a certain character and feel to it that's almost like shooting on a specific film stock that you really like. It's more of an artistic feel and less of technical correctness. I feel like this is the kind of camera I will always want to shoot on for portraits and personal work. The more I use it and find its limitations and imperfections, the more I love it because I feel like those limitations add to the experience, not take away from it. I actually haven't even tried autofocus with this camera, I've just been adapting various film lenses that I already had (for example the FD 50mm f/1.8 from my AE-1 is a wonderful combination with this camera) which has only added to the character of the images I'm getting. I do have some larger Canon digital lenses with autofocus but they get in the way of the small form factor and handling. The actual experience of shooting with this camera in your hands is a huge selling point, and then the results make me want to go and do it again. I may eventually buy some Fuji primes for the autofocus just to make my life easier but honestly it's already pretty much perfect as it is.
Glad you are happy with it Jonathan, inevitably a day will come when you buy something else, id urge you to keep this and a lens or two and not sell it.
Hello, I still own the 5d, 5d2, and 6D, and two XT1's. I keep the Canons because it has better ISO perf and the versatility of FF. I should really should unload all the Canons as there isn't a real need to keep them if just comparing their image files vs Fuji.
very enjoyable to shoot for landscape, a little frustrating focus when shooting people moving. Image quality is great!
Yeah the focus can be annoying for sure, especially in low light.
The 2 lenses you mention are the 2slowest Fuji lenses on autofocus the 50 f2 35 f2 23 f2 and the 16 f2.8 are all significantly faster and quieter I think you would get on with the xt4 also excellent viewfinder slightly heavier than the xt1 has ibis better batt life will be faster with the lenses I mentioned quieter smoother and still has excellent Fuji colours
Fantastic pictures...When you say 60mm 2.4 and 35mm and 35mm1.4 what make/model of lens is that?
Fuji x mount
The experience ist still the same. I had the X-T1, skipped the X-T2 and bought the X-T3 and I definitely will keep it. The AF is still poor when compared to Canon or Sony, some new lenses are really exciting, especially the new 56 f/1.2
I have the xpro1 and xt1 with 18/2 and 35/1.4. The 35 is the one i use the most. The EVF of the xt1 is brilliant but I have to say that I prefer the ergonomics from the xpro1 as well as the files coming out of it. I think that the original xtrans sensor is the best.
What makes you prefer the xtrans1? Less digital looking?
@@imnguyen6658 yes it is the most organic sensor, almost like film sometimes, that is why i like it so much. I shoot B&W film as well and the original xtrans sensor is the closest to analog photography in my opinion. But the xtrans 2 from the xt1 is good as well. From the xtrans 3 the images are too sharp and too contrasty for my taste. But it is just my opinion, other people prefer the clinical look of modern sensors and lenses ! Not me.
@@michelk5 Hello, there. I’m intrigued about the xtrans1 cameras, but I already have the s5pro to hold me off for now. I generally do like files from the x-t1, but some times the images can be too sharp and digital, especially when used with the 60mm macro. The Colors can often times seem in-organic, if that’s a word. It is almost like a comparison between the 35mm 1.4 and 2.0 version lenses.
@@imnguyen6658 did you try to adapt vintage lenses?
@@michelk5 Yes, but lots of missed focus with young kids. 😁
I have 2 X-T1's also the X-T2 and X-T4 I have to say not used the X-T4 that much for photography as it was purchased as a hybrid for video work. I find the body on the large size compared to the X-t1. I also have the 35 1.4 and watching your video I have now committed to the 60mm as it was on my lens list to buy. I also have too much gear but too reluctant to sell it.
The focus on the 60mm is awful but i really like that lens.
Top cam bro 📷🙂
Getting a used X T1 is no big deal, they have become quite cheap. I have Canon gear, 5D mk 4 and 7D mk2 and I love them dearly. I also have the X100f another gem of a camera. But for some reason I have been slow to warm up to my X T1. Consequently I have been working diligently to understand the machinations of the camera and take it out almost daily though I'm not a high number count when shooting, 20 shots is a heavy day for me but I might be at a location for 2 hours plus to get those 20 shots. I just wanted to add a lens that you and your readers of the comments here might like and that is the Viltrox 23 f1.4, sharp with great colour, I really like this lens. I don't own the Viltrox 27mm f1.2 but I understand it is even better than the 23mm, hard for me to believe. So when you get that new used X T1 and purchase the Fuji 35 f1.4 and the 60 f2.4 (I own this one), throw in a Viltrox lens or two, you won't regret it - promise.
I dont care about Fuji cameras... But Fuji vintage optics, are quite amazing... Constantlly using their TV /industrial series of lenses... And most of them can put to shame a lot of modern lenses. EBC coating, smooth focusing, compact, great built quality.
Best camera I ever owned and yes, regret selling it. The 35mm F1.4 was pretty much bolted to it the whole time.
I got trashed on social media for recommending the 60mm for portraits. I primarily used it in manual focus. It and the 35 1.4 have excellent image fidelity. I found it 2nd only to the Sigma DP3 Quattro for black and white imagery.
what! how can you get trashed for that, its a superb lens for portraits, I want to give you some advice, if people are rude like that, look up their work. If they havent got any just block them. I get people leave daft comments occasionally but if i cant see any evidence of good quality work from them then their words carry no weight and i just block and move on.
@@MartinCastein I was surprised, most everyone was recommending the 56 1.2
Because most photographers can only see depth of field and push that
I had 3 Fujifilm cameras (X100V, X-T2 and XT-30) and 5 lenses. I have given up on this brand completely. On the X-T30 the sensor died after 4 months and the camera spent 3 month at the service shop. During Covid, but still a long time. My 60mm macro lens wouldn't focus anymore after few weeks - I bought it in Hong Kong and couldn't have it fixed on warranty in Europe. The 16-80mm f4, which should be weatherproof, had moisture inside, according to MPB, when I sold it to them. I never had it out in the rain.
This seems to be the problem, the fuji gear isnt built very tough, although i felt the x pro 1 was but other than that they have been quite weak. its a shame really. i couldnt believe it when my 60mm broke as it was really handled carefully and just fell apart.
I owned an XT10 before getting an XT3. It's not the XT1 but it has the same sensor and processor but in a smaller body. Colour wise, the XT10 tended to be warmer whereas the XT3's images tended to be much more representative of what was actually there. There is something really good about the rendering of that older 16mp sensor I see in some images that I couldn't replicate with the XT3, even in the same setting. Same with what I see when comparing my 5D classic's images with a friend's 5D mk IV.
The autofocus though, as you said, was awful. And I was even using the newer 35 f2. My 5D focuses much quicker. I probably won't be getting it that camera again, or the XT1, as I rely on the AF for what I do.
This confirms what i was afraid of, every camera manufacturer does this, it goes forwards in ability but loses something in the image. Thanks for the info!
Wow, who is the model? She's classically beautiful
Any experience with olympus? I'm going back and forth between an m5 mkii and a fuji xt1 mainly for street photography and family pics. Im torn as both have great reviews for my budget.
I havent used any other than the e-p1 but i am impressed with that so i expect the m5 will be good. Id think more about what system you want to go into, I cant really make this choice for you as ive not used that olympus and you should find out what the focus is like, the x-t1 is a really nice camera but the focus is terrible on it.
My xt1 is the only camera i have kept the other cameras have been traded and sold.
I love my xt-1. I think those 2 lenses you mentioned are literally the 2 worst performing lenses in terms of auto focus haahahaha I have a 23mm f1.4 R (the old one) and the autofocus is definitely much more usable, can even get some perfectly focused shots of my kid running around with the continuous autofocus. No it’s never gonna focus like one of the newer Sonys but I sold my Sony and kept the xt1 because the quality of the images as you say, there is something magical in the rendering indeed. I can really highly recommend the 23mm f1.4 for anyone reading that is into the 35mm full frame equivalent field of view, it’s a magnificent lens!
I have the X-T1 since it was being released into graphite silver. Still, one of my fave cameras. No need, absolutely nothing to upgrade - why?! For my type of photography, it's still great. Same goes for my X-E1, E2 and my original X100 black edition. 🙂
What does the H1 and H2 function in ISO change?
@@retros1299 RTFM! :) H1 - 12800, H2 - 25600. I never go >1600 ASA/ISO. With 35mm Film, usually not shooting >400 ISO, rarely 800. (Kodak Portra 800) Or Tri-X 400 pushed one stop.
@@marcp.1752 I also thought that H1 was 12800 and H2 25600, but when I checked with these settings, the exposure times were not halved and the detail was better at H2 than at 6400 ISO.
@@marcp.1752 And as for using high iso, remember that photography is not supposed to be pretty, but good, probably millions of nice ones are created a day, and very few good ones.
@@retros1299 That's the issue with millions of daily shot pictures, and unsocial networks...it's about quantity - not quality.
I love it, bought new in 2016 I think it was. Rubber has been glued back at one place and that is all. A trusted friend and nice tool. I also have the xt30 which is very good, but the feeling the xt1 gives me, xt30 can't. But aren't you ranting å bit here?
probably hahaha
I had the XT1 w/ 35mm f2 six years ago. I was looking at my Euro trip photos and some studio portraits I shot and thought no way I took those photos. Dang that lens was good. Oh and to answer your question, I have the Fuji XT3 w/ 35 1.4 and definitely the XT1 w/ 35mm F2 had something. Buy it again, less than $200
Interesting, ok thanks for this, a few people said the same thing.
where do you find it for less than 200? Here it is more near 300. :(
@@lerx1980 this was years ago. got it off Craigslist.
@@artsmodelstation9396 here the prices are a bit higher. Maybe they drop in the future.
XT-1 can be found well under $300 on ebay if you are conscientious with your search and not in a hurry. I bought one that was 99% of new. Not a mark on it. A few test shots only for $325. No reserve auction that ended at a terrible hour for the seller. It was missing the charger and strap but box and all manuals ,discs etc... were included. I always buy aftermarket strap and had charger from XE-1 so no huge issue for me. Just be persistent and patient and you will find a minty one for a song. I like buying close to new or new but if you don't mind battlescars and higher actuations you can find them probably close to $200. That's stealing!😂 The rubber grips and durability has been an issue for sure. I haven't heard of that many serious mechanical problems but I'm sure those that do have them are being honest and their complaints valid. Both of my bodies are pristine still but I don't use them heavily and not for pro work. If I paid over a grand for the bodies I'd be pissed with the issues some have. I love getting older bodies for dirt cheap. Next will be XT-2 when it hits it's 5 year release mark. Probably $400 will get me a newish one again.
It its many flaws but I can't part with it, espcially for portrait and everyday shooting. You shot Olivia beautifully in this portrait series too.
I am a current Canon and ex Nikon user and I’m seriously thinking of the X-T1. So far from all your videos that I’ve watched I agree with almost everything you say and I see what you say about colors and rendering, I love to see there is someone on RUclips that sees what I see and most people just ignore. About the X-T1’s focusing system, how does it compare to a Canon 5D classic if we could take that as a reference for focusing. I find the 5D not the most reliable for AF but still workable and manageable at least for static objects, portraits etc. Would you say X-T1 can keep up about that well? Better? Worse? And also how is the colors and rendering compared to 5D classic which is probably the best digital camera I’ve ever tried so far in terms of colors and rendering? Thank you in advance. Keep on with the hood work you do!
Oh good questions, the fuji doesnt focus as well as the canon imo. The thing to understand with the fuji is that focus varies wildly with differently lenses. And i mean wildly. The 60mm is a brilliant lens but the focus is hopeless on it, its really bad, id still buy it though but you need people to keep totally still for it to work. You can look online to see which lenses focus well in generally and which dont. I think with the fuji you cant really expect to track any real movement with it. Its weird because in some ways you might feel it focuses better than the canon but when you look at the photos after it can only really focus on static subjects. Saying that I shot a few weddings with it and had no trouble but then again weddings are hardly a difficulty for most focus systems. The colours are really nice from the fuji, they are different but nearly keep up with the canon. They are more flexible files so in a way you can do more with them but it doesnt match the canon.
@@MartinCastein thank you very much, very helpful answers just as expected. I decided to try the Fuji X-T1 and see how it performs and also how it compares to my beloved 5D classic in terms of colors, micro-contrast and general rendering. Still thinking about what lens to get first. I will firstly try it with my vintage lenses to see if I can get this nice filmic look that I love and I'm leaning towards XF 35mm f1.4 as my first lens but still not quite sure. Any general lens suggestions apart from the 60mm you've already mentioned? I'm also thinking about the 10-24mm for landscapes.
@@George-kaliamvakos id go for the 35mm 1.4 as well its a good lens, flares a bit but its a good lens overall i havent used the 10-24 but id get that for landscapes too
@@MartinCastein Thank you very much!!!
I wish when folks are talking about the X T1 in review and a look back type of review they would include what firmware was in the camera. The X T1 is one of those cameras that changed for the good with firmware updates, particularly version 4 and higher. So I never know what X T1 is being reviewed, pre-version 4 or after version 4.
Fair point, this was 4.0
@@MartinCastein you might want to update your firmware, it's up to 5.52 now.
@@ricknicholson5894 i dont have this camera any more unfortunately.
Very much thinking about selling my Fuji gear, bought an x-s10 on impulse during lockdown for the lightweightedness, but just seem to use old 5d mkii more! Maybe I should flog it and try one of the 16mp bodies?
Hard to say, if you don’t feel you get on with Fuji then those other Fuji cameras won’t likely solve the issue
@@MartinCasteinas with much in life it's a mixed bag! Maybe replacing it with an RP and a 16-35L would be a better move, canon just seems so much less effort from my moderate experience...
@@Wilbafarce i would probably agree that canon is the brand that has the smoothest user experience.
@@MartinCasteincan't believe it, just about to parcel up the Fuji and the LCD died, 2 months out of warranty - I feel your pain, hopefully the repair and customer service has improved....
@@Wilbafarce ah man, seriously, thats terrible, yeah its been the same experience for some people i know, fuji just doesnt have good build quality, its such a shame.
I have two of these and they worked great for wedding work. Unfortunately all the soft rubber are coming off now. Feels like my xt3 is of much better quality.
Thanks Erik, so you feel the quality issue has been addressed by fuji then overall?
@@MartinCastein I think this is mainly as issue with the xt1 (and maybe the xt10). I have also the x100s and the x100t and they are just fine. I love the build and image quality of xt3, and the screen is superb.
Hello, request for a hint. Sometimes I take pictures with a flash indoors and when I used an SLR I didn't have this problem and now when I have a Fuji XT1 mirrorless camera there is a problem with the dark viewfinder. In the SLR, you know what I would not set, you can always see in the viewfinder, in the mirrorless camera, the automatic selects, say, 1/10s and it's ok, but I want to use the flash in the manual, e.g. 1/100, it gets dark, how can it be avoided so that the viewfinder does not react to change the exposure relative to the one suggested by the automation?
You need to turn off exposure preview or exposure simulation in the menu it will be called something like that
Ok, I've found it, thanks.
@@MartinCastein Thanks, I already found it.
My X T 1 sometimes have marks in photos of the sky, may be its possible to adjust the settings. Do anybody have the same problem?
Dust on the sensor you need to search how to clean it
Thanks. But it`s not that kind of marks, more like problems with the smoothness, harsh overlapping in tones.
I think maybe a setting with higher dynamic range will help(200% or 400%). @@MartinCastein
FOTONES!!! ABRAZO
Martin, I had the XT3 for 3 years and just sold it after I got my 6D Classic :))
I got frustrated with the Fuji, for example I am a left-eye shooter and my nose kept touching the screen and changing the AF settings all the time. I had to disable it completely.
Anyway, I still have my primes: 18 f2, 23 f2, 35 f1.4 and 60 f2.4... all awesome! I might get an X-E4 to keep using them. 👍🏼
I understand. so you had the 60 as well, interesting, seeing some love for that lens in the comments. 6d is a superb camera. if you still have those lenses though id be tempted to pick up some kind of fuji body to use them or maybe sell them.
I hated that with the XT3 too. Got the Xpro3 and it fixed all that, but off that went for a Leica and then ended up with an XT2 and low and behold it's perfect.
1:54 Lens ?
Sigma 85mm 1.4 on an adapter from canon to Fuji manual focus
60mm lens?
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Reliabilitiy is key though.
it is, i wouldnt use the xt1 on events again personally, for portraits i would as they arent critical but then again depends on the context of the shoot.
Wonderful images… pity about the lack of reliability.
Thanks Don!
Buy yourself an fuji tv 75mm f1. 8 and adapt it for you X-t1... Will make you forget that Fuji 60mm
Shit happens unfortunately.
Absolutely
Fuji is crap