Fuji X Series

chrismscotland · 4 Jun 2021 at 23:42

LiE said:
Put an order in for the 16mm 1.4. I've been eyeing this lens for some time for a couple reasons. The pseudo-macro capabilities for detail photos and having a wide bright lens for indoor event photos. I think it could also be a good lens for walking about new locations and capturing the scenes.

Ordered from E-infinity for £579 which is a decent saving over the £840 UK price.

Outstanding lens; probably my favourite Fuji lens (although the 23 f1.4 is close!) - been looking for another after I sold my 16-55; hadn't thought of e-infinity!

DanF · 6 Jun 2021 at 13:48

So I've gone with x-s10 + 16-80 kit lens from Pana moz and the 23 f2 wr from e-infin. Should all get delivered in time for a holiday going to Scotland in a few weeks
e-infin prices are pretty crazy, guessing they are grey market

GMac11 · 6 Jun 2021 at 13:55

DanF said:
e-infin prices are pretty crazy, guessing they are grey market

You would guess correct. Have used them a few times in the past however the last item I ordered never showed (got refund no problem) but could do without the hassle.
If you check out their trustpilot reviews it seems pot luck as to whether or not you get your order. Ive also been less inclined to use them since they stopped taking PayPal as a form of payment. I know I have the same (if not more rights) with a credit card but case in point my previous order. If I’m going to outlay a few hundred quid I’d rather have it on my PayPal credit than credit card just in case I end up in a protracted dispute at least that way I don’t need to clear the credit within the month.
How much did each of those set you back if you don’t mind my asking?

philstanbridge · 6 Jun 2021 at 18:41

I've used Infinity 3 times now, and each time has been perfect. So it's disconcerting to hear of so many problems.

Barks · 7 Jun 2021 at 11:46

It seems a bit odd things just don't show up yet there don't seem to be issues getting refunds. Almost like a dodgy practice to improve cash flow without ever intending to deliver the goods, no business would survive if lenses costing hundreds of pounds geneuinely went missing at the delivery stage on a regular basis.

That said I've used them a few times set my expecations low based on the reviews and the lenses have showed up within a week.

LiE · 9 Jun 2021 at 13:27

Fuji 16mm f1.4 arrived from e-infinity.

Wanted to test out the minimum focus distance vs my 35mm f2. Both shot at f2.8

and a couple snaps in the garden.

View attachment 8XP1iuZ.jpg

View attachment lqlOdlp.jpg

DanF · 11 Jun 2021 at 13:06

Nice, the x-s10 + 16-80 just arrived along with a photocross 13 sling bag.

To test the lens, is it best to just do brick wall shots at different F stop and lengths?

LiE · 11 Jun 2021 at 13:12

DanF said:
Nice, the x-s10 + 16-80 just arrived along with a photocross 13 sling bag.

To test the lens, is it best to just do brick wall shots at different F stop and lengths?

What are you testing? Sharpness and distortion? Personally I've never bothered to do any of those tests.

DanF · 11 Jun 2021 at 13:45

yeah just to make sure it's not a completely duff lens, there's meant to be a lot of sample variation with the 16-80

Andythe Random · 11 Jun 2021 at 14:38

DanF said:
yeah just to make sure it's not a completely duff lens, there's meant to be a lot of sample variation with the 16-80

So I hear, the good ones are excellent though apparently. Good luck.

DanF · 11 Jun 2021 at 18:44

Yeah seems like a normalish version. Little bit soft at 80mm and 16mm corners are always soft but pretty good through 20-60~. Useful zoom range and good IS, should make a decent walkaround lens.

DanF · 12 Jun 2021 at 12:26

just going over some MFT charts and it looks like the 16-80 issues where just by design

https://fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/products/lenses/xf16-80mmf4-r-ois-wr/specifications/

It's kinda interesting looking at some other lenses MFT as well. The 23/2 vs 35/2 vs 50/2 are pretty different

Angst · 12 Jun 2021 at 15:48

Got myself an XF35mm f1.4 from cex for a good price, i didnt realise hwo small it actually was. The reviews all seem to make it out to be bigger than it is. Ive decided to sell the viltrox 33mm i had and keep this and potentially looking to sell my XF 27mm now aswell.

198919967_150588453730139_1658616840351522801_n by Phil watson, on Flickr

flaca · 12 Jun 2021 at 17:53

Spleen Sauce said:
Congrats! Glad you're enjoying it. the 56mm 1.2 might be a bit older now but the images you can get out of it are awesome.

Stunning lens. Probably my favourite of all my lenses. Enjoy!

flaca · 12 Jun 2021 at 17:57

Spleen Sauce said:
50mm F2 is probably one of Fuji's sharpest lenses and I do highly recommend it, can't really go wrong with that if AF speed is an absolute must. In regards to the 56mm 1.2, yes it's slower to focus but honestly on a modern Fujifilm body (X-T3 and up) its not as bad as some make out, especially when you stop it down a bit. Plenty of wedding photographers using it with superb results to give you some example of a highly-demanding environment where it works fine. I'd recommend checking out some YouTube videos on it.

Yep, completely agree with this. Never had an issue with the 56, though I've never tried in very low light. Focusing seems fast enough to keep up with toddlers and you can get some wonderful separation. The extra 10mm ish FF equivalent makes a difference too. That said I'm sure the 50 F2 is brilliant too.

Barks · 14 Jun 2021 at 11:23

The bokeh on the 56 is just ridiculous. I shot a friends wedding on Saturday and whilst I’m extremely happy with the results I used the 23mm F2 for most of it and the images are just as sharp. Haven’t edited this photo it’s straight off the camera as the JPG to accompany the RAW.

Barks · 14 Jun 2021 at 11:30

flaca said:
Yep, completely agree with this. Never had an issue with the 56, though I've never tried in very low light. Focusing seems fast enough to keep up with toddlers and you can get some wonderful separation. The extra 10mm ish FF equivalent makes a difference too. That said I'm sure the 50 F2 is brilliant too.

As per previous message just shot a wedding with the 56 and I’d say the focusing wasn’t any slower than the 23mm F2 which has a reputation for being lightning fast.

Snaggle · 16 Jun 2021 at 20:52

Looking at selling all my dslr stuff and getting a xt4 with the 16-80 kit lens . Any do or do nots or votes for the 18-55 before i buy ?

philstanbridge · 16 Jun 2021 at 21:33

Ive only heard good things about that 18-55. People say it is remarkably sharp for a kit lens. I've not had either, so only going by word of mouth. I use the 35mm Prime which is amazing.

Angst · 17 Jun 2021 at 09:26

Snaggle said:
Looking at selling all my dslr stuff and getting a xt4 with the 16-80 kit lens . Any do or do nots or votes for the 18-55 before i buy ?

Ive had the 18-55 twice, its a good lens for holidays etc but if you want it to be good edge to edge then you need it stopping down to f8.