@@WoodenAxle Great composition and great review. The music is stellar....great production and support of the video in the moments it happens. Also have the Takumar 55mm amazing amazing lens. I have the Fuji X-H1. Great to find your video and now a new subscriber. Keep shining all your light and creativity
you're going to love the MItakon lens!!! I shoot on my hassleblad and its head and shoulders above the native glass for character and 3 dimensionality. I'm blown away
Hey cool video, this concept really gets my juices flowing. I think your shots would benefit greatly from stopping down slightly though. As in like 3,5, which is what I guess you were shooting at with the 35-70? Because it granted you a bit more sharpness, which is more pleasing aesthetically - at least to me. CYA
Great vid. Good to know your results! As a Mitakon 85mm and 63mm owner these have pretty similar results. I haven't had much success adapting 35mm lenses myself with the ones over tried. But was also very please with the Minolta 58mm f1.2 myself. The lens is surprisingly warmer off the bat, and has had the least amount of vignetting to me. The Mitakon lenses also have a warmer tone as compared to modern Fuji lenses, but the Minolta is twice as warm.
I’ve heard good things about the Minolta on GFX. I had that lens and adapted it to Canon years ago. I loved it, but man was it soft. Might have just been my copy.
I have the GFX too, I think the problem with that particular look is that everyone is doing it now to the point that it is becoming a cliché. Soon we will be all over that raw 35mm look with some smooth visible grain again :))
Thank you very much for this very informative video! I am shooting an X-T4 now and only shoot vintage glass. I am thinking about buying a GFX50SII too. I am still unsure if I should also buy the GF 35-70mm, which is only 500 Euros here in Europe instead of 1000 when bought as a kit lens. Some of my photographer friends who I asked told me to go for it. But I shoot more than 99% of my pictures with primes, I have mixed feelings about the missing aperture ring, I never will use the autofocus and the lens is quite slow. It seems you like vintage lenses as much as I do: would you recommend buying the 35-70mm anyway?
Thanks for writing! I would say yes, the 35-70mm is the perfect sharp, auto focus, lightweight, Fujifilm-made lens to pair with any and all vintage/primes you’d use on a GFX camera. In my opinion, the 35-70mm is THE affordable way to make sure ALL your bases are covered with this system. I’ll use it for all the faster moving and family/non-artistic photo and video situations. Does that help?
Just found this video when researching about using 35mm lens with a fuji medium format. Loved the video, thank you so much for sharing it with us! My ask, if it has the 35mm mode in the menu? If yes what is the images final size in that mode? (loved the music as well :)
Nice going, i shoot with an X-PRO3 AND just recently bought the XT5, I may have to grab the GFX 50S II Along with the 55mm 1.7 they make, i still cant part with my Other fujis though, these medium formats are awesome but they are still hefty to lug around for say 4-6 hours, lololol. I Love the FUJI system.
Nice work from your 50s & vintage lenses-the jcPenny lens have me curious now. I’ve been using the Takumar 55 f1.8 with my 50r for over 2 years now & the combo continues to get intriguing results-even in b&w. I’ve tried vintage Nikor & Canon lenses for some crazy swirling bokeh & sumptuous color, but the Pentex, for me, is ever more additive. The native GFX lenses are also excellent (buy used), but lack the film-like look that I preferred over sharpness. Looking forward to see more of your work. Scribed. ✌🏼& 📸
Thank you! The JC Penny lens is so dreamy that it takes a very specific scene for me to break it out, but definitely been worth the $1! Anywhere I can see your work?
@@WoodenAxle a true bargain! I will have to seek out some of these bargain lenses. Thank you for your interest, but I’m just a casual photographer who enjoys the process of doing things the old ways: 📸 manually, driving a manual shift car, listening to vinyls…I grew up in the 60’s! Looking forward to your next project. ✌🏼& 📸
I’ve looked at several frames and I say there is a slight “smear” on a few of them. Not thing too bad, I honestly would have never noticed had you not mentioned it, but it’s something.
Hey great stuff man i have never had a mirrorless and i think im just goin to go all in the full frame stuff just dosent wow and manual focus keeps me interesed
@@WoodenAxle yeah I'm in lol any recommendations for SD cards? And I saw your video on the 63mm if you could do it again which lens would you go with first,the kit lens comes with the one I'm getting but I would like to get another lens for now thanks
@@illegalmindset4122 the kit lens and the Fuji 63mm are very similar. I’ve also heard of people having trouble taking certain builds of the Mitakon off of their camera, almost like it’s welded on… I honestly might just use the kit lens and spend some time researching a longer focal length. I’d use a high speed card, I use 2 Sandisk Ultra’s (the black and red card) and they do just fine.
Do you shoot the 55mm lens in 35mm mode? These look just like ordinary 35mm photos to me when shot with an old lens on a 35mm full frame mirrorless. I might buy the GFX to use my old medium format lenses (about a dozen Hasselblad and Mamiya lenses), but the GFX sensor is almost as small as a regular full frame. I wish they had a true 645 or 6x6 digital that was also affordable, but everyone knows that will not happen in 1-3 decades, if ever.
I shout it in the default mode. I’ve see that “35mm mode” before but I’ve never looked into it to see what exactly it does. Would you recommend that mode?
@@WoodenAxle I shoot with it in 35 mm mode for my 35mm lenses and it just extracts (crops) the image to 35mm size. Literally. That way you don't get the vignetting (personal choice yeah) and it makes the 35mm lens a little more telephoto by a factor of about hmmm... x1.2 I would say, it's not much. So your 55 becomes say 66mm. It also takes it to a 3:2 crop.
Compared to new mirrorless full-frame cameras, the price of a “like-new” used Fujifilm medium format camera isn’t that much more. So, yes, it is, and that’s exactly why I made the switch!
Stop wasting your time and money buying digital to mimic film. It will never happen. Either shoot film or find a digital look that you like and stick to it. I also have Pentax 67 with lenses from 45 mm to 300mm, and I have not noticed any magical rendering of the 105. The 165 F2.8 has much smoother transition from in-focus to out of focus. Happy shooting.
That annoying horrible music was dampener..
Well, I wrote that annoying horrible music so you probably just want to stay away from this channel. 🙄
@@WoodenAxle Great composition and great review. The music is stellar....great production and support of the video in the moments it happens. Also have the Takumar 55mm amazing amazing lens. I have the Fuji X-H1. Great to find your video and now a new subscriber. Keep shining all your light and creativity
I LOVE the music
I also love the music. It helps take your video to a higher level
I just read that you wrote the music. Well done!
Bryan Birks has been a big inspiration for me too
the long wait is over and he’s back with another great video
Bro…. Too kind!
I bought GFX 50R and I was contemplating selling all Sony cameras and other gear... but for night walks Sony a7sII is unbeatable :D
I love the crispness of the Fuji lens but nothing beats that old glass. Wondering if a pro-mist (1/8) on the fuji lens would give a similar feel?
you're going to love the MItakon lens!!! I shoot on my hassleblad and its head and shoulders above the native glass for character and 3 dimensionality. I'm blown away
Great video, I love the shot of the silver classic car with the blooming on the corner where the lights/bumper is.
Thanks. Same, I’ve been wanting to make a good frame of that car for a while.
Hey cool video, this concept really gets my juices flowing. I think your shots would benefit greatly from stopping down slightly though. As in like 3,5, which is what I guess you were shooting at with the 35-70? Because it granted you a bit more sharpness, which is more pleasing aesthetically - at least to me. CYA
This looks like a great setup!
Nice results! You’ve inspired me to do some video with my GFX50SII. Great channel btw 😊. I’m Dan 👋
Hey Dan, I’m Alex. Thanks for writing!
Great vid. Good to know your results! As a Mitakon 85mm and 63mm owner these have pretty similar results. I haven't had much success adapting 35mm lenses myself with the ones over tried. But was also very please with the Minolta 58mm f1.2 myself. The lens is surprisingly warmer off the bat, and has had the least amount of vignetting to me. The Mitakon lenses also have a warmer tone as compared to modern Fuji lenses, but the Minolta is twice as warm.
I’ve heard good things about the Minolta on GFX. I had that lens and adapted it to Canon years ago. I loved it, but man was it soft. Might have just been my copy.
Great photos man🙏.
Thanks! Also, thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Beautiful images
Glad you like them!
I have the GFX too, I think the problem with that particular look is that everyone is doing it now to the point that it is becoming a cliché.
Soon we will be all over that raw 35mm look with some smooth visible grain again :))
I’ve been shooting wide open for years and a little trend or cliche won’t slow me down!
@@WoodenAxle enjoy GfX and rock on then:)
Really? I dont see any of the local photogs near me shooting with medium format.
Thank you very much for this very informative video! I am shooting an X-T4 now and only shoot vintage glass. I am thinking about buying a GFX50SII too. I am still unsure if I should also buy the GF 35-70mm, which is only 500 Euros here in Europe instead of 1000 when bought as a kit lens. Some of my photographer friends who I asked told me to go for it. But I shoot more than 99% of my pictures with primes, I have mixed feelings about the missing aperture ring, I never will use the autofocus and the lens is quite slow. It seems you like vintage lenses as much as I do: would you recommend buying the 35-70mm anyway?
Thanks for writing! I would say yes, the 35-70mm is the perfect sharp, auto focus, lightweight, Fujifilm-made lens to pair with any and all vintage/primes you’d use on a GFX camera. In my opinion, the 35-70mm is THE affordable way to make sure ALL your bases are covered with this system. I’ll use it for all the faster moving and family/non-artistic photo and video situations. Does that help?
@@WoodenAxleThank you so much Alex for your advice! This helps me a lot for making a decision.
Please let me know what you decide!
On a very similar path of discovery... 👊🏼🦄📷
That shot of your neighbor standing in front of his Caddy is incredible- do you remember which lens was used for that one?
Thank you! 55mm 1.8f Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar.
Just found this video when researching about using 35mm lens with a fuji medium format. Loved the video, thank you so much for sharing it with us! My ask, if it has the 35mm mode in the menu? If yes what is the images final size in that mode? (loved the music as well :)
Thanks for letting know! I’m not sure about the file size, I’ll test it out and let you know.
Nice going, i shoot with an X-PRO3 AND just recently bought the XT5, I may have to grab the GFX 50S II Along with the 55mm 1.7 they make, i still cant part with my Other fujis though, these medium formats are awesome but they are still hefty to lug around for say 4-6 hours, lololol. I Love the FUJI system.
After watching this video, I found the lens and M42-EOS adaptor for 73 dollars shipped on Adorama! You earned a sub from me!!
Right on! Anywhere I can see the photos you make with it?
Good video my dude
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.
Great video. Has me gassy for the 50sii
thanks!!
Nice work from your 50s & vintage lenses-the jcPenny lens have me curious now. I’ve been using the Takumar 55 f1.8 with my 50r for over 2 years now & the combo continues to get intriguing results-even in b&w. I’ve tried vintage Nikor & Canon lenses for some crazy swirling bokeh & sumptuous color, but the Pentex, for me, is ever more additive. The native GFX lenses are also excellent (buy used), but lack the film-like look that I preferred over sharpness. Looking forward to see more of your work. Scribed. ✌🏼& 📸
Thank you! The JC Penny lens is so dreamy that it takes a very specific scene for me to break it out, but definitely been worth the $1! Anywhere I can see your work?
@@WoodenAxle a true bargain! I will have to seek out some of these bargain lenses. Thank you for your interest, but I’m just a casual photographer who enjoys the process of doing things the old ways: 📸 manually, driving a manual shift car, listening to vinyls…I grew up in the 60’s! Looking forward to your next project. ✌🏼& 📸
awesome
Thanks!
Check out the Minolta MC 55mm & 58mm 1.4, That's gonna get you closer to the Mitakon / 6x7 FOV on a budget. Cool vid!
Will do! Thank you for the recommendation.
Does it smear in the corner or just vignettes? (With stills)
I’ve looked at several frames and I say there is a slight “smear” on a few of them. Not thing too bad, I honestly would have never noticed had you not mentioned it, but it’s something.
I thought Bryan shoots with large format?
He probably does
Vintage glass on fujis is the best. Just made a video about the same thing! Nicely done man
I'll check it out!
Wait - did you also make that video on the GFX 50s?
Not sure what you mean. Can you clarify your question?
Domyou think its worth it and does the autofocus do better than a old nikon thanks
I’ve never had an issue with the AF. I’m not too familiar enough with Nikon AF to have an opinion.
Hey great stuff man i have never had a mirrorless and i think im just goin to go all in the full frame stuff just dosent wow and manual focus keeps me interesed
Go for it!
@@WoodenAxle yeah I'm in lol any recommendations for SD cards? And I saw your video on the 63mm if you could do it again which lens would you go with first,the kit lens comes with the one I'm getting but I would like to get another lens for now thanks
@@WoodenAxle sorry bro but I forgot I have seen absolutely no one speak of the 12mp small jpegs have you tried them
@@illegalmindset4122 the kit lens and the Fuji 63mm are very similar. I’ve also heard of people having trouble taking certain builds of the Mitakon off of their camera, almost like it’s welded on… I honestly might just use the kit lens and spend some time researching a longer focal length. I’d use a high speed card, I use 2 Sandisk Ultra’s (the black and red card) and they do just fine.
@@illegalmindset4122 I’ve not done that version, but I have the 30-ish mp and they look great!
Do you shoot the 55mm lens in 35mm mode? These look just like ordinary 35mm photos to me when shot with an old lens on a 35mm full frame mirrorless. I might buy the GFX to use my old medium format lenses (about a dozen Hasselblad and Mamiya lenses), but the GFX sensor is almost as small as a regular full frame. I wish they had a true 645 or 6x6 digital that was also affordable, but everyone knows that will not happen in 1-3 decades, if ever.
I shout it in the default mode. I’ve see that “35mm mode” before but I’ve never looked into it to see what exactly it does. Would you recommend that mode?
@@WoodenAxle I shoot with it in 35 mm mode for my 35mm lenses and it just extracts (crops) the image to 35mm size. Literally. That way you don't get the vignetting (personal choice yeah) and it makes the 35mm lens a little more telephoto by a factor of about hmmm... x1.2 I would say, it's not much. So your 55 becomes say 66mm. It also takes it to a 3:2 crop.
@@steveh8658 I’ll give it a shot, for sure. That Takumar does feel slightly “wide” in the 50S II
love my gfx50sII but gosh that ting is big, slow and clunky. but the experience of slow and thoughtful shooting is great nonetheless.
Same here, except that I received an extra $13, 000.
Does medium format worth the price?
Compared to new mirrorless full-frame cameras, the price of a “like-new” used Fujifilm medium format camera isn’t that much more. So, yes, it is, and that’s exactly why I made the switch!
the pics you showed of Bryan were 4x5 not medium format just in case.
Thanks
4x5? If I remember correctly he shot them on the fuji gfx 50R? which is 44X33 in sensor size, right?
@@TheDavveponken I think he uses both, 4x5 (analog large format) and a Fuji gfx. The pictures shown here in the video looked like 4x5 to me.
Stop wasting your time and money buying digital to mimic film. It will never happen. Either shoot film or find a digital look that you like and stick to it. I also have Pentax 67 with lenses from 45 mm to 300mm, and I have not noticed any magical rendering of the 105. The 165 F2.8 has much smoother transition from in-focus to out of focus. Happy shooting.