FUJIFILM Recommended Travel Lenses & Fuji's 2 "Must Own" lenses
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- FUJIFILM Recommended Travel Lenses & Fuji's 2 "Must Own" lenses
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I agree, I own the 23mm f2 on my x-t20 and it is very sharp. I was very impressed. I also found my Samyang/Rokinon 12mm f2 to be very sharp. Love that lens and it is cheap for how well it performs on my x-t20.
After rewatching this video today and your other video about your pick of the favorite Fuji lens of 2016.... you made me keep the 16mm 1.4 glued to my XT2 with booster for my upcoming trip to Paris, France! I do have the 23 f2 hidden in the bag just in case I have an itch (again the other lens purchased after your awesome review). Now I'm finalizing the debate of 18-135 vs 55-200... which one to purchase... But I feel the King 16mm f1.4 will be the main workhorse :)
Love this guy! Just donated 5 bucks and he's absolutely deserves it. Thanks for all your great reviews:-) Br Kåbbe from Denmark
I have a 23F2 coming this week for my XT3, I’m excited!
Totally agree, my 23mm f/2 is glued on my X-pro1. When I shot it, I am damn impressed with the overall image quality. This is the only lens I have on my Fuji cam.
I use 16mm f1.4 for video and its just brilliant. I use 16mm for video and 56mm f1.2 for portraits and sometimes nature also..its great to have more lenses but those two focal lenghts are just so useful and will cover so many needs:)
With the auto-focus speed improvements in the latest X-T2 firmware (3) would you say the 27mm F2.8 focus times are much better now?
Thx for the great vids, What would be your recommendation between the 23 1.4 and the 35 1.4 . Thank you.
Thanks for the honest review, just what I needed when I'm about to pull the trigger on new X-T3 or X-T30 (bailing from Canon after over a decade)
We have identical opinions on the best travel duo! The 16mm f1.4 is the finest prime I've ever used. But thanks especially for promoting the 18-135. I travel a lot. It's phenomenal! It's probably the most underestimated and underappreciated Fuji zoom!
27mm F2.8 & 60mm F2.4: Leave the 27mm on the camera makes it coat pocketable use for Street and general walk about. 60mm in your pocket use for Portrait/ Tele/ Macro. Both have the same filter size buy a third party vented lens hood and use it on both. If you want one lens use the 18-55mm and buy a 3rd party hood to make it smaller.
hi, which lens would you recommend from the 18-135 vs 55-200 for low light performance and af speed? Im going to help shoot a conference so I need a lens that is quick in low light . Thank you !!
You are brilliant.........glad you are there as I totally believe every word of yours ..........
hey ken I'm really interested in black and white photography and was wondering what your thoughts were between the 23mm and 35mm? Or if you recommend something else to get that zeiss pop! Hope to hear back from you, thanks!
Great reviews! How about the Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 versus your favorite Fuji 16mm f1.4? [Or is it only the Voigtlander 58mm f1.2 that beats the Fuji equivalent 56mm f1.2?] Chris
I have the X-T10...What 2-4 lenses would you recommend from entry level to intermediate level? Something that I could "grow" into eventually.
After reading your review, I just bought the 23mmF2 today. I took a few shots and it looks great so far. There is no focus breathing unlike 35mmF2.
If I go to travel for leisure today, I would probably bring my 16mmF1.4 and 56mmF1.2. These are excellent for wide angle and tele. If I need 35mm equivalent field of view, I would use 16mm and crop it.
However, if I go on business trip, and I don't anticipate any landscape photography, I would probably bring this 23F2 only. (replacing 18-55 kit or 35mmF2) It is my favorite field of view and it should bring better image quality over 18-55.
56mm is too much for me to lug everywhere :P 16mm for sure :)
that an 18-135 but thats just me
isnt the 23mm f2 great? :)
I sold my 18-135 to fund my XT2 purchase. I find shooting with 56 and crop it, usually have better results than 18-135 at the tele end. It just me what I shoot.
So far 23f2 looks great. The color on 23f2 looks better than 35f2 in my opinion. I also tried it with the macro tube. It is sharp, but I had to stick it very close blocking the light.
I will go out and take more pictures tomorrow.
You are awesome! The 23mm f2 is on my wish list.
Hi Ken Travelling to Vietnam in our next holidays. I have the following Fuji Lenses ( Fuji XT-2 camera) 16mm f/1.4 bought on your recommendation, Fuji 50-140mm and Fuji 16mm /f1.4 also on your recomendation.. One of the places we want to go in Vietnam is called: Hoi An know as the city of Lanterns. At night these lanterns are all over Hoi An....I was thinking of taking the 18-55mm f/2.8 -4.0 and the 16mm. Thinking of leaving the wonderful 50-140mm at home to travel as light as possible.
I got it!!!
You sound like Jon Lovitz playing “Jay Sherman - The Critic” in the Simpson’s!
I say that with good intentions 👍🏽 good reviews btw, I watch a lot of your vids for the perspective.
Thanks man.
I just bought the 16mm f1.4 to compliment / go alongside my 35mm f1.4 for street! Will have to work out whether the 23mm or 50mm comes next?
I'll swap out the 23 f2 with a x100t. more tool variation for flash / leaf shutter adv.
@@Boredtubedeath whats a man-bag ?
Well, would you consider the X100T or X100F for travel then? Similar lens to 23mm F2 glued on, small and....leaf shutter :)
Hi, can you do a video about what lenses are best for pro handheld video not running gun.
Really wonderful review, could you please re-recommend travel lens based on the current lineup, expecting that !
Nice work! I indeed can fathom and appreciate 'sharp as piss'. I like it. You indeed rock, Sir.
People...Listen to this man when he talks about the Fuji 16mm f/1.4 as being Fuji's best lens! I bought one because of his review on it and....OMG!!!!!! I have a son and daughter in their late 20's they are not into photography( although they can appreciate it) and recently when I visited them as they were viewing some photos on our computer taken with 3 different fuji lenses.... whenever they would view the photos taken with the 16mm they would go: OH MY GOD!!!! And that is a fact! Thanks Ken for your tip with this one!
Ohhhhh my frigging gggaaaawwdd heheheh!!!
I want one. Bad. But I don't want to pay for it.
would love to get the xf23f2 but the xf16 is just so good and also the xf35f2. I want to keep the xf16 so may I will try to skip the the xf23.
Would you recommend cameras not only lenses please? I like your viewpoint which is quite different with other youtube early adopters.
My current Nikon DX combo is 24mm 2.8 and 50mm 1.8.
Have seen your various videos on Fuji lenses and appreciate the info you have provided in them. Am considering purchase of XT3 w/18-55 kit lens but would like to hear your comment on how
the FUJI 16mm and 56mm primes would compare to the kit lens. The 16mm and 56mm focal lengths are what I think would be most useful for what I shoot ( "landscape" and "portraits" ). Thank you.
What did end up buying? I love the 35mm and just bought the 16mm, both f1.4
Ken, How does this lens compare to the Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2.0 ZF.2? Thanks!!!
almost nothing comes even close, this included….thats a 35mm, this is a 23mm…..ive said 1000 times "ALL lenses below 28mm are in a diff class of evaluation"
28mm is the MAGIC Border under which everything changes for evaluation
haha the dogs .... totally true thats what we would say . great review btw
No one mentioned the 10-24?
I travel a lot and ever since getting the 16mm, it's the only lens I take (on an XT-2) ... unless it's to a less affluent and higher crime rate country, then its the 27mm (on an XE-2) for discretion.
I know you love the 16mm 1.4, but I owned it for 6 months and really couldn't get a good feel for it. Yes it's sharp as hell. But it suffers from bad coma making it worthless for astro stuff. It's beautiful for landscapes, but I have many other lenses I can step down and get a similar result. It's really too wide for much general work, and tbh if I'm going wide I'd prefer to really go wide and use my 14mm or 12mm. It's a great lens technically, but I failed to find a consistent use for it.
Hey Ken. Yes, I agree that the XF23 f/2 is incredible. However, what's that other lens next to your iMac? The XF55-200 or the 16-55? I actually use both, and I would say that my 3 travel lens kit would consist of the XF23 f/2, XF16-55, and the XF55-200. While you certainly have me intrigued by your praises for the XF16 f/1.4, the reason I opted for the XF16-55 f/2.8 was in fact the 16mm wide end, along with reviews and testing. That zoom is absolutely incredible in terms of sharpness, AF speed and build quality! It complements the XF55-200 easily. Unlike you, who has multiple copies of lenses and cameras, I unfortunately, have to be highly selective in my photographic purchasing decisions.
What do you think about the 10-28 ? I have often problems where I can't get wide enough and I can't back up because there is not enough space. ?? Thanks, William
William Knight
10-24?
It is very good.
Hi, Great Video. Was looking for some advice, please. Just getting the X-T2 and I'm thinking about which one lens to purchase with? is it worth it if I ditch the kit lens and go straight to 23mm F2 or even 16mm f/1.4 which is much more expensive! or maybe any other recommendations and advice you might have? The camera is going to be used to take pictures of the new born baby, portraits, video and general use so I'm not really concerned about action shooting or tele! would hugely appreciate your advice. I know you are too busy but appreciate your help very much, would you say the 18-55 kit plus 23mm would be a good combo? or you would have any other suggestions?
i would not ever consider ditching the 18-55 fuji lens..... ahhh baby pics, portraits....ahhh...
16mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2
great! 16mm is a bit too pricey for me at this stage, would the 23mm do me any good?
and the fact that 56mm is not weather sealed!
please?
@@Nimargb buy 35 2
just got a used xpro2. no manual. How on Gods earth do you chimp? I cant figure out how to look at the screen and see what I just shot.
I've had this lens for years; it feels great on the camera. But it's soft and everyone I know who has it says the same. Got it as kit lens with X-t1. Maybe they've improved it by this time.
16mm 1.4 on its way... 23 f2 waiting foe me at a store in NYC for pickup. You made this happen (positive tone to that)! My wallet is crying but I think my shooting experience will have a party! Always appreciate your videos. Thank you for what you do to lead us in the right direction. Sent you some $$ as a thank you present via paypal
i made you spend your bucks and youre gonna hunt me down if not happy,heheheheh, kidding. You did!!??! I havent looked yet at my email this morning OMG MAN!!! thank you :O youre tougher than woodpecker lips man!!! toooooo nice of you OMG! Seriously theres just no way in hell youd be less than happier than a worm in a poo pile over either lenses, especially the 16mm , which you can get insanely close with also :)
Much appreciated. You are the lens pro and thank you for your videos. I know I'll love the lenses after your detailed reviews. Ill chase you to give you a good hand shake!!! especially if you ever travel to NYC! You and Ted Vieria are the two guys who covered me to fuji.
id love to stroll NYC taking pics :) Ted is the king of cool isnt he? How can you top that guy!
Hi Ken, why not the 16-55 f2.8? A lot of museums are very strict about flash, tripods and monopods, so, a fast standard can be handy, no?
i have that lens….its my everyday walk around lens honestly, its great
I just purchased XT-2 I need advice, I am assembling my travel kit. I love landscape/nature/photojournalist type of photos creating compositons is my biggest thing. I cant decide about the combo do you think 16mm and 23f2 would be good enough? or 16mm and 35mm f2?
ahhhhhh 16mm .....80mm macro now that its out....honestly for travel the 18-135
80mm macro? But for what exact purposes that would work tho? I kind of want to stick with primes. I did ordered 16 and 23f2 already :P
I am really curious to know why 80mm in this case. Thanks
hi Theoria , i have a very low budget and i found that Olympus used cameras are very less expepsive than Fuji camers and the lens too, i mainly shoot Portraits and Fashion shows with low light, i have planned to get a used Olympus M5 and a 45mm f1.8 which comes around $450 where fuji systems costs $800 (fuji x-t1 and 56 f1.2), pls suggest....thanks.
Vijayasekar Muthumani Lowlight + portraiture are the biggest caviats of the m43 system. Due to the sensor size, as said above, you get less Depth of Field (DoF) and you'll need faster apertures for low light situations compared to APS-C/FullFrame (FF) systems (without adjusting ISO). You can overcome that a bit with stabilized sensors/lenses, but only if you have long exposures (so for fashion shows a no-go).
The only thing I'd say is that it's still doable'ish for M43 but you'll most likely need to utilize/learn about flashes.
Sadly you're actually looking for the few points m43 is still lacking.
in low light situations olympus is not the best camera. too noisy even at 3200 and slow. in travel however its a very good camera. much faster than my fuji and it makes better pictures of moving objects. I owned olympus omd-10m2. now ihave fuji xt-20 so i can compare...
So whats wrong with the 23mm 1.4 again? I just got one and I love it. It actually maybe my favorite right now. I also use the same 3 setup for travel only the 23mm 1.4.
I love it too!
What kind of filter you use on your Fuji XF lenses? What's the filter on the 23mm here?
hoya HMC "nxt" filter
how about the 18-55 f.28-4 zoom lens? thats also a nice travel lens, with great pic quality and versatility due to having the zoom. Plus with OIS....perfect lens for travel.
Ralph der Kapitaen Agreed! 18-55 and one fast prime
Damn it Ken! I was only planning to get the Voigtlander 58 F1.4, the Zeiss Distagon 35 F2 and the XF 16 F1.4. How can I NOT buy the 23mm now when you so recommend it so much!
now im in trouble :P
can you use zeiss d 35mmf2 on the FUJi?
Get it, I have no complaints about my 23mm f2 so far.
I think xf23mmf2 is defiantly less amazing than the xf35f2. after using most of the Fuji lenses, xf16, 35f2, 60, 56, and 90 are amazing
Hey Kenso, could you give the factory a call and have them speed up the line for the X-T2s. Thanks pal.
im nobody to them :)
I would like to get a good allround prime setup. would you go 16mm - 23mm or 35mm - 60mm?
all around would be the 23mm f2 and 60mm however the best of those 4 is the 16mm 1.4
yeah i know that is what everybody says. but would it even make sense to go 16 and then 23 or are they too close and should i get the 35 for better allround capability ´together with the 60mm and 16mm
thanks for the brisk reply btw
16 and 23 arent close at all, both are their own worlds
I bought the super takumar 135mm f3.5 you recommended, unfortunately was quite disappointed. Found it was extremely soft, especially under 1/250 shutter speed on the x-t2. The Bokeh effect is really not noticeable all either I found, am I missing something? The lens appears to be in mint condition.
lenses dont get softer at slower shutters :)
look for haze please , shine a light thru it
Theoria Apophasis I noticed I am able to put half my finger through the bottom till I touch glass, is that normal with these kind of lenses?
THAT lens yes.... many lenses are like that, depends on design
do you recommend using any type of filter with 18-55 lens? thank you.
Filters only depends on what you want to do and create.
Good day Ken. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Once in a while I need to turn the sound down, but hey, my wife does the same to me. I have some questions for you if you could throw me your email.
No love for 16-55mm WR?
Thanks Ken! Funny enough I'm actually going out of town this weekend, but sadly my local camera shop doesn't have the 23 f/2 in stock :(
P.S. - sent you a little something on Paypal :) Would have sent more, but since finding your channel I'm now addictingly spending all my money on lenses :/
U DID !! Dayummmmn! thanks man!!! :P i like to help people, but thank you (pizza fund) ROFL !!!! i know someone htat has a 23mm F2 in stock (well they did yesterday), email me and ill give U their info
Theoria Apophasis will do! Thanks again :)
subscribed!
Actually the 23 1.4 can get quite close too almost like the 16 and 35 equivalent is more versatile
Do you attach filters to protect your lenses? If so, which would you recommend.
some i do
What are your thoughts on the Fujinon XF14mmF2.8 R?
dont like it much :(
The 27mm is slower than the 23f2 its a fact but it is not «slooooooooow» at all and very sharp.... noisy for sure. For me the 27mm on a xt2 is as fast as the 23 on a xt1 (in good light)
Watching all your videos at the moment, helping me out a great deal. I've just bought a old used x pro 1 and an asahi 28mm f3.5 and in love with what it produces. Looking to now sell off my canon gear and go full Fuji. Thank you for your videos. Now to decide on an x pro 2, xt2, xh1 or wait for the xt3. Decisions decisions. The glass is more important I suppose and reading excellent things about the 16mm f1.4. I'm not a megapixel chaser so might get this first and try it on the xpro1 and see how it goes.
Anybody else having trouble with the highlights on the 23 mm f2?
just got back to texas from colorado, i bought the 16-55 to take with me and its a keeper. I love the piss out of it, briefly shot with the 35f2, the 14 2.8 i took with me i didn't used once. i bought the 55-200 last year to take to estes park and its good, but telephoto just isn't my thing. ill probably sell the 14mm now, i love the 16-55 so much, the weight doesn't bother me, and ill get the 23f2.
wassup!!! U already got a pile of fuji glass :) tried the 16mm fuji lens yet? :)
no, i have the 16-55now, the 14, the 35f2 and 1.4, the 56 1.2, the 18-55, the 55-200, and some legacy glass and adapters.... so happy with the 16-55 i feel like i have that focal range covered, its hard to justify the expense now, i think i may upgrade the body(xe2) soon, fuji takes such good care of me with firmware updates that actually add features and function that i don't NEED a new camera body but..... i feel like doing more business with them since they take care of me as a consumer. Most of my work is landscape and portraiture.... i don't need the speed of the xt2 but I've got the itch and the higher megapixel count won't hurt!
Raphael, how do the 16-55 and 18-55 compare in your opinion? I have the latter and value that its weatherproof with good general use range.......
Hi Raphael. Yes, I totally agree with you about the XF16-55...an absolutely stunning, professional-quality lens in terms of sharpness, AF speed, build quality and ergonomics! I'd say it equals primes in most of its' range, and that's incredible for a zoom. 10 years ago, I would have said "No way" am I going to buy a zoom, since I'm a sharpness fanatic, and always used primes only for the last 35+ years. Not anymore. BTW, have you tried the XF90 f/2? I truly think that's the absolute sharpest lens I've ever used, period. (And I've used alot...maybe not as many as Ken, but many dozen over several systems from 35mm up to 4x5 and 8x10 large format.)
can you compare xf14mm 2.8, xf16mm 1.4, xf23mm 2.0 against 10-24mm f4 at 14, 16 & 23mm? i want to know if there is a special characteristic from those primes that you won't get from 10-24 aside from the aperture :) - i have 10-24 & 35 f2 and i'm super happy and addicted with those lens, that same addiction is also the reason i'm having this itch to get either 14, 16 or 23 :)
you need to narrow that down more. you just said "compare all fuji lenses to each other"
Thanks again Ken.. What do you think of the 35 mm f2 for travel. I like the wider 23 mm too, but the 35 mm i's a bit cheaper?
theyre both close, for travel id rather have the 23mm or the 50mm
Thanks. You have talked me into the 16 mm... and the XT2. Due to the cost of the lenses, I'm very cautious about which I purchase next. I do need a portraiture lens, for family and individual portraits, so getting the 56 for that. eh?
yes, the 56mm 1.2
Are you connected to BHphoto if I order through? For your cut? If so, send the link so I can get you some credit..
absolutely not connected to anyone.... however youll get much better packing and same price ordering from Roberts Camera
So for my xpro-1 I would weld 23mm f2.Is 23mm much beter than 35 f2? I see some onion rings in busy background.
its quieter, about 10% faster (i made sure that was accurate for sure), and sharper and certainly a more useful focal (35mm equiv.)
onion ringys :P
+Theoria Apophasis Yep, and nice hood included.I glued on my Olympus 17mm f1.8 , so probably 23mm f2 is the best option for xpro.Yeah at one statue close up there are some onion's in background when pixel piepinglator is at 100% :-)
+Theoria Apophasis Thanks for advice, having manual CZ 35mm f2.4 via adapter it does make more sense to get 23mm f2.Now have to find one...here in Europe is also pain in the but to find one.
Still using the pancake 27mm, I like it fine! Will get the new 23mm F2, when it comes out in uk. Its very expensive for what it is though. £420. $519
nahhh, $500 for a great lens isnt too much
I can get a used 23mm F1.4 for $350, was offered to me a while back, but I held off for this. Need a good head to head between this, my pancake and the F2 to decide for sure. Weights not really a factor, i'm keeping the pancake. Only IQ. The pancake colors need a fair bit of boost to them but its sharp enough.
The sharpest lens I've shot with was the 35mm F2. I didn't really want t to give it back. Its also only $380 new. It had really lovely jpg shots, It is nice to say yep that's totally fine. The pancake needs tweaking to get it look good. If this new F2 23mm has that characteristic then its my choice for sure.
why not the 23mm f1.4 over the 23mm f2 for street? Is it because its a bit slower and louder?
weight
As a gesture of good will could you give me a couple of your lenses. Message me and I will send you a list of what I want.
hehehehe which ones?
I will send you a list. But, as a favour, I will pay postage. GUUUUURL!
@@kathodosdotcom Ill take the 200mm f2 lol
Do you recommend ditching filters?
nooo, circ polarizers, IR filters, ND filters
I am missing whatever that you are trying to show us on your computer there for I am suggesting to move the camera pointing to your computer
What are the other 2 superzoom lenses than
28-300 and 70 300 VR G nikkor
I like your reviews, you seem to be very through. Just curious if you have a portfolio or something to view online. You're reviews tend to focus on tech aspects and opinion. Honestly tech aspects are fine, they mean something. But I'd like to see some of your work. I mean it's all about the image right? Anyone can grab a lens and test it's aspects, but it's what you can do with it that matters. What do you do with your gear? Can we see?
lol
interesting, i find the 35 f2 is better for street. (more distant between me and the subeject)
its a 50mm equiv, its not wide enough in general as a street focal, but also valid
the "universal" focal is 35mm essentially , and this lens is bit faster, quieter and sharper.
both are fine of course
I have the xt20 do buy an xt3 or 16mm f1.4 not a pro just an addict
Is true that a lens f2 for APS-C camera is actually has an f3 bokeh and depht of field behavior?
Mr angry man. Last question. How, in any way shape or form, is piss "sharp"? You mentioned that the 23mm is as, and I quote, "sharp as piss" You got me all confused!
wasssabi .....well its a southern USA crazy saying...came from "piss thats sharp!"
You'll get a pretty sharp pain if it gets in your eye.
You know when you pee and it's like pissing razor blades? Its sharp piss.
Why dont you like the 23mm 1.4?
i have the lens, its fine, its just bit too soft, slooooow AF due to stepper motor, and noisy as hell.
its Fujis 2nd gen of lens mfg. on their X series.
its fine, but not great RELATIVE TO....... (insert other lenses)
"Sharp as piss" Lol
One Lens to RULE them ALL... 18 - 135mm Oh Yessssss
great damn lens. :)
the 23 F2 really? It's soft as butter when doing close ups!
next time say "hasta luega" 😂😂 I like that one better hahaha
now seriously, I would like to see a comparison between the two 23mm lenses, the f1.4 and f2
easy, the 23mm 1.4 is noisy as hell, and its AF on the XT2 is slooooooooow, same as the 60mm and 35mm f1.4 are (the old designs) making all 3 of them useless for video 100%……..but hey, its a 23mm 1.4…..however its also not as sharp or as wonderful as the F2 and costs a piss bucket more in $$$ :)
Need a real Macro lens from Fuji :(
thats next year, you can use a Tokina 100mm on it NOW with an adapter
+Theoria Apophasis thank you Ken it looks like it will do a great job for product photography ill look it up on Amazon :)
sharp as piss
what razor sharp are you talking about? all the fuji 23mm f2 takes pic like a cellphone napshot nothing special about it
Sharp as piss lol
There is value in your vids. But make it shorter man. You’re repeating yourself a lot and it’s not the first video.