A little a special lens and vignette is quite strong but I loooove the pictures i get with the TTArtisan 90 mm f 1.2. But of course I own also the 110 f2 if I need perfection. 🙂
Thanks a lot Mike. I was almost ready to buy the 55 1.7 and after watching your video I have no doubts. I'll go for it. Currently I own the 30, 45, 50, 110 an 250. By the way, the 250 is an amazing lens. I love it almost as much as the 110.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Oh I absolutely love the GF250. IMO it has the best bokeh on the system! I made a super long video on it a while back. If you love the 250 as much as the 110, I can pretty much assure you that you'd love the 55 as much as the 110. It has the same magic, but is a bit more versatile, at least for me. I have a dedicated review on it if you want to check it out! If you buy via amazon, I have links in the description! 😬😁
@@juancarlosplaza8301 Thank you so much Juan! Truly very kind of you, and I promise to put the caffeine to use for the next videos! Please report back with your thoughts on the GF55 😁
I guess it depends on the use case, but I love the 50mm for how small it is. The shortcomings not a big deal. F3.5 is totally fine for environmental stuff like in street photography, when dark you can exposure compensate to freeze action as with new systems these days it really doesn’t matter that much, quality has not been an issue. For street is perfect. Anything else just draws too much attention which I hate to do :P
@@MikeBanom I’m trying to justify as I have started thinking of selling it! :P In all honesty if you have both the 50 and 55, the only reason to keep the 50 is size.
@@unstanic I think if you use the GF50 for just street work, makes sense. But I found the GF55 to be incredibly versatile. I did a corporate headshot shoot back in feb for 20 people on site. it was killer. Also used it for a massive game photography shoot I did. I really cant praise the GF55 enough! I sold my GF50. Just wasnt for me.
I currently own 110mm, 45-100mm and 100-200mm. My next plans are 20-35, the new 500 5.6 and maybe 55mm 1.7. I never tried the macro lens or the pancake 😊
All the next choices sound amazing to me! But I may be a bit bias lol. I'd love to own the 500, or even the 250mm, but I really have no need at this point! Good call on skipping the GF50 lol
Great video, feels like some overlap but definitely a tuned kit for your style. When the new 500 gets here next week my kit will be finished as well. - 20-35mm f4 - 45mm f2.8 - 100-200mm f5.6 - 110mm f2 - 500mm f5.6 I’ve been in the system since 2019 so if I had to start over I would probably get all the same lenses but would be very tempted to go with the 55mm f1.7 over the 45mm f2.8
110 & 120 being the overlap? Solid selection sir! The 45mm is nice for a lightweight lens though. The 55 is a bit less fun for a grab and go lens, but I do think the 55 has a bit more character than the 45.
@@MikeBanom I think I missed that the 50mm f3.5 wasn't part of the kit so the 110f2/120f4 and 55/50 were my thoughts. Of course the 110f2 and 120f4 are used for very different things so it's probably not fair to call it true overlap. I feel like my 20-35 eats into the times I would otherwise bring along the 45 and since getting the 110f2 I sometimes feel the same with it over the 100-200, so I would probably feel the same with the 120/110 combination. Completely agree with the size/weight savings on the 45 vs 55. I also feel like if I can only bring one lens I would rather have the 45 than the 55 just to get the goldilocks feeling with weight, fov, and aperture. That being said, I do like the idea of a 20-35/55 kit being thrown in a sling for city travel... Do you think you would ever consider switching out the 120 for the 110 TS lens?
@@keithherrin3098 Ah ok gotcha! On my recent trip to Hawaii, naturally I was switching between the 20-35 and 55 for landscapes and what not. Sometimes the wide zoom was too wide. But I kind of felt the same as you - I don't want the wide to eat in to my magical 55mm time. lol. (or 45mm for you) To be honest, I have never used a TS for studio/product work. And I'm not at the point where I could justify the upgrade since its super expensive. But… I would never say I wouldnt consider it ;)
@@MikeBanom - No, I was referring to standard screw on filters that go on the front of the lens. They typically come in sets of +1, +2, and +4 magnifications that you can stack for closer work. Several manufacturers make them.
I would do unspeakable things for a fast, wide GF lens for night sky. Adapting wide lenses is tough on a MF sensor without heavy vignette, but even with the crop and glass that can't resolve that resolution, you can see the potential. The files are just so clean and immersive
try adapting a zoom. most will cover once you zoom in a bit, and you can at least get f2.8. I use the 11-24 from canon and although it isn't as sharp as native glass it's still okay
Hello! I found your video and all the comments about the GFX system very interesting!😄 I bought a Fuji GFX 50s at auction and would like to buy the 45-100mm lens as my first lens.👍 What do you think of the 100-200mm lens?🤔 I'm interested in the GFX System really "burns" and I'm really happy when I can finally hold my 50S in my hands! 😱Thank you very much and all the best! Greetings Matthias👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
Sorry for the delay Matthias! I personally wasn’t a fan of the GF100-200. I don’t think it’s as high end as the 20-35 or even the 45-100. Primes are a good choice too… 55, 110, even the 80.
Thanks for the interesting video! I have also shot a lot with the GF 45-100mm f4. I take quite some photos in port and industrial areas, and close to the water the zoom really comes in handy and it's a great quality zoom. Next to this, also the GF 20-35mm f4, 55mm f1.7 and the 110mm f2 are my go-to lenses. I fully agree with your view of the 110mm f2, that is a magical lens and one of the best in the GF system for its beautiful rendering.
I'm on Sony FE and my go to lenses for any trips would probably be: -14/1.8 -24-70/2.8 -85/1.4 -70-200/2.8 The zooms are versatile enough and the compact primes will add to the range with unique characteristics with rendering / fast aperture look. How often do you carry all your four GFX lenses on a trip?
How heavy is your backpack though with all those lenses? I just went to Hawaii for a long vacation and I brought: GF110 GF55 GF20-35 Most of the trip I carried both the GF55 and GF20-35. A few times i did carry all 3, but its pretty rough with a tripod and water bottle.
I am personally not in love with the Sony 85mm f1.4 GM, I like Sigma's offering better. That is one of the few lenses that Sony really needs to update. All the others are great choices! The Sony 100mm f2.8 STF and 135mm f1.8 are much better lenses. I never carry more than 3 lenses, the rest is usually overkill.
Will you be able to try the new GFX 100s II? I would love to hear your thoughts on how it compares to the original 100s. I'm curious as to whether the new AF, EVF, X-Processor 5, etc. are enough to persuade someone just getting into the GFX system to choose the newer model for $5000 over perhaps a used 100s for $3000.
Oh absolutely! I should be able to get my hands on it late June or early July. IMO the only thing so far worth testing that I am concerned about is AF. I'm hoping not. But I bet the AF will unfortunately cause me to upgrade. If you want the answer now though - if budget is a main decision maker, hunt for a killer deal on the 100s. For me, if the AF is amazing, the hard decision I need to make is wether or not to keep my 100s as a 2nd body.
Solid 2 that you own! I think if you have a use for the 250, you'll find it being absolutely amazing. It's just really big! I'd recommend the 20-35 over the 23, but you can also get the 23 used for wayyyyy cheaper. I am working on a mega comparison between the 23 and the 20-35 actually. Maybe in the next month or 2 I'll have it ready!
I have a copy of the GF 50mm and use if with a GFX 50S II as an everyday carry solution. I also use an X-T3 with an XF 27mm for a similar purpose. Both are very usable for me. I recently got a copy of the GF 45mm and might try using it as a substitute for the GF 50mm. I'm thinking about adding a GFX 100S II, but I might keep the 50S II/50mm as my everyday carry because I don't want to walk around with a camera system worth over $5000. Once I started using the GFX system I found myself using X series much less.
I tried the GF45 for about a month in 2022. I really loved it! I think you'd find you would replace the GF50 pretty quickly after using the GF45. To me the GF55 is way more magical than the GF45, but its also substantially larger/heavier. I'm with you. I don't really use my X series at all for photo. Only if I need to document an event or something. And of course for video. I'd say if my XH2 had a screen similar to the GFX100s/ii or XH1, AND flipped out, I'd consider using it more. I just hate using the flip out screen for photo personally. Also one question for you - do you have camera insurance? Would that interest you if I made a video on it? I use Athos, and it very much so gives me piece of mind walking around with expensive gear.
@@MikeBanom I think a video on camera insurance would be helpful to a lot of people. I have had it for several years from the company I use for my home owners policy. I think my cost is about $100 per year for every $10,000 in coverage. This is for full replacement and no deductible.
@@MikeBanom Yeah, I think if someone has a home owners policy or a rental policy, they should check with their insurance company for pricing of camera gear as scheduled property. It might be cheaper than getting a standalone policy.
Had the same with the 50 mm. Bought it, tried it and sold it. It was a disappointment. I recently bought the 110 mm. The best lens I ever owned. Besides the 20-35 mm, the 45-100 is also a great lens. I almost sold my 100-200, but when I gave it a serious try, I found it to be very good. Next on my wishlist is the 55 mm. Then the 110 mm TS. But for that I need to do a bit of saving first....
I really need to give the 45-100 a shot. Everyone raves about it - i Just think at this point, not sure id need it. I tried the 100-200 for a few weeks, wasn't a fan. Just after using the 110, the bar was super high for me and I found it a bit lacking. But perhaps I'll give it another shot one day! IMO, and I don't take this lightly - the GF55 has a similar (if not the same) level of magic of the GF110. If you could use the focal length, I don't think you'd be disappointed!
@@MikeBanom The 45-100 is my go-to lens. It is really good. I don't use the 20-35 often, but it is a great lens. I have most focal lengths covered but mainly at f4., so I'm looking out for the 55 mm...
I really just like it for product work, so I guess you could say its a niche lens. But also that being said, as soon as Fuji comes out with something better, I'm prob selling it 😬 I tried the 100-200 for a few weeks. Honestly wasnt a fan. I found the IQ of the lens to be a bit subpar.
100% agree that a wide aperture wide angle lens would be a good place for the GFX system to go for future lens development; a ~35mm f/2 or faster would likely be a day one purchase for me, particularly if the minimum focus distance is comparable to the 20-35mm f/4 and 23mm f/4. I respect the opinion but have different feelings on the 50mm f/3.5, optically it's pleasing enough, it may well be the fastest focusing lens in the system, and the size/weight lends itself so well to travel that it's hard to imagine not bringing the 50mm with me if I'm jetsetting with the GFX. The lens has managed to almost completely uproot the 32-64mm f/4 from my travel kit. Btw, for macro work, I've found that the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS adapts very well to GFX and is a great 1, 2 punch with the 110mm f/2 for any subjects closer than the 110mm's minimum focus distance. The 100L has essentially full coverage of the GFX sensor at typical macro working distances, will do 1:1, and and even the corners sharpen up nicely at the narrow apertures often used for close up work (i.e., f/8 and smaller). The proper manual focus ring is a nice benefit in the studio as well. I already had the Canon lens when I bought into the GFX system in 2017 and am glad I tried it on my old 50S; it completely took away my desire for the 120mm f/4.
Ugh. I cant knock you on the portability comment with the GF50. After going on a big trip to hawaii and hiking with pretty much 2 lenses at all times, yeahhhh. Thank you so much for the suggestion! I'll see if I can figure out a way to get that canon and an adapter and do a video on it. It might make me sell the GF120! ha.
You might need four - as a Pro I have eleventy seven - bit of cross over for instance 2 x 110 = 1 portrait + 1 Macro T+S and the same story with the 30mm but it all works fine and dandy - if only their cameras weren't so fiddly and overly complicated - so I run a Hass x system for when simplicity matters. Which Fuji lens is best? Answer all of them! Which HAss lens is best? Answer all of them except the 28p and the 45p !!!!
Shhh my wallet doesnt need to hear that! For studio I find typically my go-to lenses for my needs are the 120 and 55. No need for a TS at this point. What lenses do you adapt?
Thanks for your take on all these lenses! I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Mitakon 65mm f1.4 is the lens I'd buy into the GFX system for ;-) I like using manual focus lenses for the work I do, and love character of this lens. The TTArtisan 90mm f1.25 is another I'd want to line up, along with the GF45-100 F4 and GF20-35 F4 to get off to a great start. The 110 and 55 too... Where I'm in 2 minds is that I'd use a GFX100 II for video work too, and I'd be much more likely to use PL ciné glass than GF glass for filming. So for hybrid projects that's a lot of heavy glass to be lugging around.
@@MikeBanom 👍 I guess a lot depends on the sort of work you do. I can see a need for native lenses for a lot of commercial work and more mainstream needs, and the other lenses I hanker after for work I do with artists, musicians etc The latter is where my heart lies 😊 The former is what will pay the bills 😉
@@alzibaba I'm totally not opposed to a non native glass for product work! I really have no experience with this though. Do you get highlight striping with non-native glass in manual mode by any chance?
@@MikeBanom for sure it’s worth considering. For highlight striping, I don’t know as I don’t yet have a gfx, but Inhavent noticed it on any of the footage I’ve seen. I’m on the verge of getting one if some contracts firm up, but I’m more of a video/cinema guy and am on the fence about the video application of the 100 II. It looks good, but with lots of downsides for production. However the photos with the Mitakon 65mm and GF 110 are a big draw and may swing the decision.
The GF 110mm is great. I also have the GF 55mm f1.7. This being said, I will say that my Fujinon XF 50mm f1.0 has produced a more pronounced bokeh and still is my favorite all time Fujinon lens. GF 110mm f2 = Amazing street lens (can reach), yes heavy but that's the upside for me (dislike small lenses). Lowlight does a pretty good job. GF 55mm f1.7 = Great lens, don't use this as often. Great lowlight (not as good as XF50mm 1.0). Great & fast autofocus. GF 35.70mm (Not bad for a starter lens). Wishlist = Another GF zoom lens & GF 80mm f1.7
Whoa! I have yet to try the 50mm 1.0. But very much noted. I'd love to get my hands on this to try. Glad you said the GF55 has great AF. So many people say its not great and I'm a bit confused. I always found it to be very decent (on GFX standards) Have you ever tried the GF250? I'd say the bokeh is absolutely INSANE on that lens. Blows the 110 away.
Hi, from Japan. I own 35-70, 50, 80, and 250 with 1.4xTC. I was thinking to get 30 and 120 macro to expand my system, but it sounds like 55 and 110 are must buy lenses. Thx for the video!
Based on the four lenses you need for your GFX, I would like to try the following adapted full-frame prime lenses on a Fuji GFX: 180mm f/2.8 Nikkor 135mm f/2 Nikkor or Zeiss 105mm f/2.5 Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 macro Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor, Pentax M42, or Fuji M42 24mm f/2 Nikkor 21mm f/1.4 Summilux 14mm f/2.8 Nikkor Hopefully, three or four of them will meet my needs.
No problem. I am just hope that a 14/24/50/105mm four-lens adapted kit will work for me instead of a native kit because I already have a large inventory of lenses and do not need to spend more money on more lenses.
This was fun! Ok so I ran this on my travel / non studio work LR library. Sorted down to 401 images. 20mm - 217 35mm - 86 24.5mm - 14 26.7mm - 7 27mm - 7 27.4mm - 7 27.8mm - 7 I think its safe to say, I'd buy a wider lens 😬 I loved the 8-16mm on the XF system. Need a 12mm equivalent on the GF (native)
Real talk, the GF63 is such a slept on lens. It's really nice! Just that external focusing is a bit annoying with the breathing if you leave it on auto and walk around. But quality glass.
120 macro, 80, 105 and 40 sigma, fringer, 35-70. Thinking about pulling the trigger on the 100sii. Next lens might be the canon 200 f2🤔 I swear guys the af on the sigmas with the fringer is as good or better than most of the native lenses. 120 is pretty good, 35-70 is insane good with af. The 80 is horrific 😂
Great video thanks Mike! Just a quick question on the GFX 110mm F2, I've the GFX 120mm Macro and the Hasselblad FE 110mm f2 with adaptor, is it worth getting the GFX 110mm F2 in your opinion? thank you
Totally depends on what you want to shoot. I cant speak to the Hasselblad 110mm… if the AF is good, you can prob skip the GF110. But I have to say vs the 120 macro, the 110 is a totally different and magical lens. I really cant praise it enough. I'd say in your situation, rent it for a day and do some comparisons! Well worth the rental fee before spending big money on a lens!
@@MikeBanom yes, the Fringer is the answer. I have been using it for more than 1 year without any issues. I had a lot of problems with the Steelsring, it was very faulty and expensive. A bad product that it still is out of market, I guess.
I own 32-64, 55, 45-100, 100-200. I've had all primes before with other systems. To each their own, but IQ from today's zooms (IMHO) are very difficult to discern from primes, especially GF Lenses. All of my zooms are razor sharp and a joy to use. Even with f4, image stabilization on the GFX 100 II goes up to 8 stops with some lenses. The least is 5.5 stops (of the ones I own) with my 100-200, which I'll use a tripod the vast majority of the time. With my 55 f1.7, Fuji effectively killed the 45 and 63.
I'd also say the GF55 1.7 also killed the GF50; 1 lens discontinued 3! (being a bit dramatic) I agree with you on zoom comment. IMO the 20-35 is significantly better than the 23mm. I briefly used the 32-64, solid lens, and I've only heard amazing things about the 45-100!
@@MikeBanom Mike, the 45-100 is only second behind the 55! It's a remarkable lens, and is FF equiv 35-80. I could go on vacation with just the 45-100 and capture 95%+ of all images I would want. I realize I'm stepping on myself, as the 55 was my most recent purchase. I simpley could not help myserlf! BTW, enjoyed your video! Very professional, very useful. Thanks for making it for us.
Thanks for sharing - honestly this has pretty much been my observation. I havent adapted any lenses, but for the most part seeing pictures shot with adapted lenses… def doesnt seem AS sharp as native.
Thanks for checking the video out homie! I think you should rent the GF55 for a day… then let me know your thoughts 😬 But in all seriousness (although I was being a bit serious!) the GF63 is a very slept on lens IMO
Thanks My lenses are 20-35 35-70 100-200 Last lens will be 55 1.7 😂... About to purchase GFX 100s ii yesss!! Thanks for video I would love a 35-150 f4...tamron made that for nikon and sony
Last lens… LOLLLL HA! For now… Oh man. I cant wait to try the GFX100sii. I have a feeling I will be ordering it shortly after if the AF is very good. Then the question is… do I keep the 100s as a backup / second body? 😅🥲
@@benard702 I feel though - the camera body doesn't really matter as much in those scenarios. The GFX100sii photo quality is pretty much the same or close enough. I think its more about Autofocus. Thoughts?
@@MikeBanom agreed with the camera image quality point. Would be interesting to see the few differences such as autofocus especially in dynamic portrait scenarios.
Hi interesting to here your thought on the 20-35 but in this video the 20-35 vs the 23 the 23 seem to blow the 20-35 out of the water at least from the only comparison video I've found on YT, but I like the focal length as with this and the 45-100 basically covers all my needs, but the I can now get the 23 used for $1600 and Fuji has a $500 discount on the 20-35 that makes my final decision harder but if you on anyone have an opinion I'd like to here it. ua-cam.com/video/_FW4v7azfMo/v-deo.htmlsi=gq3c9ySHAhRZB5jt
I forget if i mentioned in this video or not, but I have a comparison coming out in the next couple of weeks hopefully on the GF20-35 vs GF23. At a quick skim of the video you sent - he makes 2 really valid points. The GF23 def has less distortion. But in all my tests, the wide zoom is sharper edge to edge by a long shot to the GF23. GF23 has less distortion, but the corners tend on being soft. Good point on potentially not needing an ND with the GF23 going up to f32. But me personally, if I'm doing long exposure, I would always have my ND filters, so not something that matters to me personally. Whats funny is you touch on a great point for price. If you can get a killer deal on the 23 used, and price is the determining factor… i would go with the 23. I have the comparison actually 99% done, and its funny because i brought this up in the conclusion lol
@@MikeBanom Hi Mike thx for your very quick and great reply, I would however like to see your comparison video but the fuji 20-35 $500 saving ends on Saturday and the 23 is at my local camera dealer and I can reserve that but if you say the 23 is better then I take your word as I'm also buying the GFX 100Sii and with its awesome 102mp sensor I'm sure I can crop to the 35mm equivalent if I need to get closer.
@@douglascarrphotography IMO the 20-35 is a better lens. But I was just saying the GF23 would prob be fine for you too. At a certain point its splitting hairs. I won't have the video up by Saturday, sorry!
@@MikeBanom Oh ok then I misunderstood you unless you if you ment the 23 was a good buy for the price. $500 is still a lot of money but I want the better lens and would rather spend a extra $500 to get that, its also lighter much and like I've said I like the focal range so thx again for your reply and just clearing it up :)
What lenses are in your GFX kit?
GF 20-35mm, GF 35-70mm, GF 45-100mm, GF 100-200mm, GF 30mm, GF 45mm, GF 50mm, and because of your video, maybe the GF 110mm soon. 🙂
@@sshapiro63 Consider the GF55 too… But at this point you may as well consider 'catching them all' hahahaha
@@MikeBanom Okay, I will consider the GF 55mm as well. But, if my wife gives me the stink eye, I am throwing you under the bus. 🙂
@@sshapiro63 LOL!!! I plead the 5th 😬
A little a special lens and vignette is quite strong but I loooove the pictures i get with the TTArtisan 90 mm f 1.2. But of course I own also the 110 f2 if I need perfection. 🙂
Thanks a lot Mike. I was almost ready to buy the 55 1.7 and after watching your video I have no doubts. I'll go for it. Currently I own the 30, 45, 50, 110 an 250. By the way, the 250 is an amazing lens. I love it almost as much as the 110.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Oh I absolutely love the GF250. IMO it has the best bokeh on the system! I made a super long video on it a while back. If you love the 250 as much as the 110, I can pretty much assure you that you'd love the 55 as much as the 110. It has the same magic, but is a bit more versatile, at least for me. I have a dedicated review on it if you want to check it out! If you buy via amazon, I have links in the description! 😬😁
@@MikeBanom Thanks! I checked out your video and took the opportunity to buy you a couple of coffees.
@@juancarlosplaza8301 Thank you so much Juan! Truly very kind of you, and I promise to put the caffeine to use for the next videos! Please report back with your thoughts on the GF55 😁
I guess it depends on the use case, but I love the 50mm for how small it is. The shortcomings not a big deal. F3.5 is totally fine for environmental stuff like in street photography, when dark you can exposure compensate to freeze action as with new systems these days it really doesn’t matter that much, quality has not been an issue. For street is perfect. Anything else just draws too much attention which I hate to do :P
Well said sir. Honestly I love those street shots i featured after the review. The lens just wasn't for me!
@@MikeBanom I’m trying to justify as I have started thinking of selling it! :P In all honesty if you have both the 50 and 55, the only reason to keep the 50 is size.
@@unstanic I think if you use the GF50 for just street work, makes sense. But I found the GF55 to be incredibly versatile. I did a corporate headshot shoot back in feb for 20 people on site. it was killer. Also used it for a massive game photography shoot I did. I really cant praise the GF55 enough! I sold my GF50. Just wasnt for me.
I agree with your take on 55mm 1.7. I ore ordered mine when it came out. I used it mostly 95% of the time.
Right?!?!?! I didnt expect it to be such a banger of a lens. I cant wait for additional 1.7 lenses. Bring on the others!
I currently own 110mm, 45-100mm and 100-200mm. My next plans are 20-35, the new 500 5.6 and maybe 55mm 1.7. I never tried the macro lens or the pancake 😊
All the next choices sound amazing to me! But I may be a bit bias lol. I'd love to own the 500, or even the 250mm, but I really have no need at this point! Good call on skipping the GF50 lol
Great video, feels like some overlap but definitely a tuned kit for your style. When the new 500 gets here next week my kit will be finished as well.
- 20-35mm f4
- 45mm f2.8
- 100-200mm f5.6
- 110mm f2
- 500mm f5.6
I’ve been in the system since 2019 so if I had to start over I would probably get all the same lenses but would be very tempted to go with the 55mm f1.7 over the 45mm f2.8
110 & 120 being the overlap?
Solid selection sir! The 45mm is nice for a lightweight lens though. The 55 is a bit less fun for a grab and go lens, but I do think the 55 has a bit more character than the 45.
@@MikeBanom I think I missed that the 50mm f3.5 wasn't part of the kit so the 110f2/120f4 and 55/50 were my thoughts. Of course the 110f2 and 120f4 are used for very different things so it's probably not fair to call it true overlap. I feel like my 20-35 eats into the times I would otherwise bring along the 45 and since getting the 110f2 I sometimes feel the same with it over the 100-200, so I would probably feel the same with the 120/110 combination.
Completely agree with the size/weight savings on the 45 vs 55. I also feel like if I can only bring one lens I would rather have the 45 than the 55 just to get the goldilocks feeling with weight, fov, and aperture. That being said, I do like the idea of a 20-35/55 kit being thrown in a sling for city travel...
Do you think you would ever consider switching out the 120 for the 110 TS lens?
@@keithherrin3098 Ah ok gotcha!
On my recent trip to Hawaii, naturally I was switching between the 20-35 and 55 for landscapes and what not. Sometimes the wide zoom was too wide. But I kind of felt the same as you - I don't want the wide to eat in to my magical 55mm time. lol. (or 45mm for you)
To be honest, I have never used a TS for studio/product work. And I'm not at the point where I could justify the upgrade since its super expensive. But… I would never say I wouldnt consider it ;)
You can put a closeup filter on the 110mm if you need to get it closer and not deal with the extension tubes.
😮Would this be kind of similar to the raynox? I used a Raynox before, but never heard of a closeup filter actually!
@@MikeBanom - No, I was referring to standard screw on filters that go on the front of the lens. They typically come in sets of +1, +2, and +4 magnifications that you can stack for closer work. Several manufacturers make them.
I would do unspeakable things for a fast, wide GF lens for night sky. Adapting wide lenses is tough on a MF sensor without heavy vignette, but even with the crop and glass that can't resolve that resolution, you can see the potential. The files are just so clean and immersive
I hear you sir! I love the GF20-35. But I do wish it was a bit faster. Never tried adapting!
try adapting a zoom. most will cover once you zoom in a bit, and you can at least get f2.8. I use the 11-24 from canon and although it isn't as sharp as native glass it's still okay
@@ChrisThe1 I have access to a Canon 70-200 2.8, but the expensive adapter is kinda the roadblock to me for that
@ChrisThe1 I've managed with 2.8 and adapted 1.4 primes, but that's not what I'm after
You mean something like the 25/2.5 from Hasselblad ?
Hello! I found your video and all the comments about the GFX system very interesting!😄 I bought a Fuji GFX 50s at auction and would like to buy the 45-100mm lens as my first lens.👍 What do you think of the 100-200mm lens?🤔 I'm interested in the GFX System really "burns" and I'm really happy when I can finally hold my 50S in my hands! 😱Thank you very much and all the best! Greetings Matthias👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
Sorry for the delay Matthias! I personally wasn’t a fan of the GF100-200. I don’t think it’s as high end as the 20-35 or even the 45-100. Primes are a good choice too… 55, 110, even the 80.
I currently have the 110mm, 20-35 and 45-100 which I use for macro with 15mm extension...works really well. Next up will be the 55mm 1.7
You def won’t regret the 55!
Thanks for the interesting video! I have also shot a lot with the GF 45-100mm f4. I take quite some photos in port and industrial areas, and close to the water the zoom really comes in handy and it's a great quality zoom. Next to this, also the GF 20-35mm f4, 55mm f1.7 and the 110mm f2 are my go-to lenses. I fully agree with your view of the 110mm f2, that is a magical lens and one of the best in the GF system for its beautiful rendering.
I def need to check out the 45-100. Glad we're aligned with the other 3 you listed though!
I'm on Sony FE and my go to lenses for any trips would probably be:
-14/1.8
-24-70/2.8
-85/1.4
-70-200/2.8
The zooms are versatile enough and the compact primes will add to the range with unique characteristics with rendering / fast aperture look.
How often do you carry all your four GFX lenses on a trip?
How heavy is your backpack though with all those lenses?
I just went to Hawaii for a long vacation and I brought:
GF110
GF55
GF20-35
Most of the trip I carried both the GF55 and GF20-35. A few times i did carry all 3, but its pretty rough with a tripod and water bottle.
I am personally not in love with the Sony 85mm f1.4 GM, I like Sigma's offering better. That is one of the few lenses that Sony really needs to update. All the others are great choices! The Sony 100mm f2.8 STF and 135mm f1.8 are much better lenses.
I never carry more than 3 lenses, the rest is usually overkill.
@@Edwin-- Well said on the sigma 85. Never shot sony, but I have alot of sony friends… and that is what I have heard. Sigma > Sony for the 85 1.4
Will you be able to try the new GFX 100s II?
I would love to hear your thoughts on how it compares to the original 100s. I'm curious as to whether the new AF, EVF, X-Processor 5, etc. are enough to persuade someone just getting into the GFX system to choose the newer model for $5000 over perhaps a used 100s for $3000.
Oh absolutely! I should be able to get my hands on it late June or early July. IMO the only thing so far worth testing that I am concerned about is AF. I'm hoping not. But I bet the AF will unfortunately cause me to upgrade.
If you want the answer now though - if budget is a main decision maker, hunt for a killer deal on the 100s.
For me, if the AF is amazing, the hard decision I need to make is wether or not to keep my 100s as a 2nd body.
I'm on the 110 and 55 for now. Looking at the 23 and 250 in the future. What an amazing system
Solid 2 that you own! I think if you have a use for the 250, you'll find it being absolutely amazing. It's just really big! I'd recommend the 20-35 over the 23, but you can also get the 23 used for wayyyyy cheaper. I am working on a mega comparison between the 23 and the 20-35 actually. Maybe in the next month or 2 I'll have it ready!
@@MikeBanom that'll be exciting. Pretty sure I won't have gotten it by then. But yeah, I was looking at getting a used copy.
@@ChrisThe1 Stay tuned… 🫡
I have a copy of the GF 50mm and use if with a GFX 50S II as an everyday carry solution. I also use an X-T3 with an XF 27mm for a similar purpose. Both are very usable for me. I recently got a copy of the GF 45mm and might try using it as a substitute for the GF 50mm. I'm thinking about adding a GFX 100S II, but I might keep the 50S II/50mm as my everyday carry because I don't want to walk around with a camera system worth over $5000. Once I started using the GFX system I found myself using X series much less.
I tried the GF45 for about a month in 2022. I really loved it! I think you'd find you would replace the GF50 pretty quickly after using the GF45. To me the GF55 is way more magical than the GF45, but its also substantially larger/heavier.
I'm with you. I don't really use my X series at all for photo. Only if I need to document an event or something. And of course for video. I'd say if my XH2 had a screen similar to the GFX100s/ii or XH1, AND flipped out, I'd consider using it more. I just hate using the flip out screen for photo personally.
Also one question for you - do you have camera insurance? Would that interest you if I made a video on it? I use Athos, and it very much so gives me piece of mind walking around with expensive gear.
@@MikeBanom I think a video on camera insurance would be helpful to a lot of people. I have had it for several years from the company I use for my home owners policy. I think my cost is about $100 per year for every $10,000 in coverage. This is for full replacement and no deductible.
@@sshapiro63 Whoa! That is really awesome for an extra $100.
@@MikeBanom Yeah, I think if someone has a home owners policy or a rental policy, they should check with their insurance company for pricing of camera gear as scheduled property. It might be cheaper than getting a standalone policy.
Had the same with the 50 mm. Bought it, tried it and sold it. It was a disappointment. I recently bought the 110 mm. The best lens I ever owned.
Besides the 20-35 mm, the 45-100 is also a great lens. I almost sold my 100-200, but when I gave it a serious try, I found it to be very good. Next on my wishlist is the 55 mm. Then the 110 mm TS. But for that I need to do a bit of saving first....
I really need to give the 45-100 a shot. Everyone raves about it - i Just think at this point, not sure id need it.
I tried the 100-200 for a few weeks, wasn't a fan. Just after using the 110, the bar was super high for me and I found it a bit lacking. But perhaps I'll give it another shot one day!
IMO, and I don't take this lightly - the GF55 has a similar (if not the same) level of magic of the GF110. If you could use the focal length, I don't think you'd be disappointed!
@@MikeBanom The 45-100 is my go-to lens. It is really good. I don't use the 20-35 often, but it is a great lens. I have most focal lengths covered but mainly at f4., so I'm looking out for the 55 mm...
@@johnspijkers7368 You cant go wrong with the 55. It's really amazing.
Heard quite negative things about the Macro lens. Do think you should add the GF 100-200mm as a long option.
I really just like it for product work, so I guess you could say its a niche lens. But also that being said, as soon as Fuji comes out with something better, I'm prob selling it 😬
I tried the 100-200 for a few weeks. Honestly wasnt a fan. I found the IQ of the lens to be a bit subpar.
100% agree that a wide aperture wide angle lens would be a good place for the GFX system to go for future lens development; a ~35mm f/2 or faster would likely be a day one purchase for me, particularly if the minimum focus distance is comparable to the 20-35mm f/4 and 23mm f/4.
I respect the opinion but have different feelings on the 50mm f/3.5, optically it's pleasing enough, it may well be the fastest focusing lens in the system, and the size/weight lends itself so well to travel that it's hard to imagine not bringing the 50mm with me if I'm jetsetting with the GFX. The lens has managed to almost completely uproot the 32-64mm f/4 from my travel kit.
Btw, for macro work, I've found that the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS adapts very well to GFX and is a great 1, 2 punch with the 110mm f/2 for any subjects closer than the 110mm's minimum focus distance. The 100L has essentially full coverage of the GFX sensor at typical macro working distances, will do 1:1, and and even the corners sharpen up nicely at the narrow apertures often used for close up work (i.e., f/8 and smaller). The proper manual focus ring is a nice benefit in the studio as well. I already had the Canon lens when I bought into the GFX system in 2017 and am glad I tried it on my old 50S; it completely took away my desire for the 120mm f/4.
Ugh. I cant knock you on the portability comment with the GF50. After going on a big trip to hawaii and hiking with pretty much 2 lenses at all times, yeahhhh.
Thank you so much for the suggestion! I'll see if I can figure out a way to get that canon and an adapter and do a video on it. It might make me sell the GF120! ha.
You might need four - as a Pro I have eleventy seven - bit of cross over for instance 2 x 110 = 1 portrait + 1 Macro T+S and the same story with the 30mm but it all works fine and dandy - if only their cameras weren't so fiddly and overly complicated - so I run a Hass x system for when simplicity matters. Which Fuji lens is best? Answer all of them! Which HAss lens is best? Answer all of them except the 28p and the 45p !!!!
Shhh my wallet doesnt need to hear that! For studio I find typically my go-to lenses for my needs are the 120 and 55. No need for a TS at this point.
What lenses do you adapt?
+1 on the 35mm but I'd even be happy with an f2 or 2.8. 28mm equiv is my all time fav
Thanks for your take on all these lenses! I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Mitakon 65mm f1.4 is the lens I'd buy into the GFX system for ;-) I like using manual focus lenses for the work I do, and love character of this lens. The TTArtisan 90mm f1.25 is another I'd want to line up, along with the GF45-100 F4 and GF20-35 F4 to get off to a great start. The 110 and 55 too... Where I'm in 2 minds is that I'd use a GFX100 II for video work too, and I'd be much more likely to use PL ciné glass than GF glass for filming. So for hybrid projects that's a lot of heavy glass to be lugging around.
Your take is quite different than mine! But maybe I should have specified 'native' choices. I've only heard amazing things on the Mitakon 65mm!
@@MikeBanom 👍 I guess a lot depends on the sort of work you do. I can see a need for native lenses for a lot of commercial work and more mainstream needs, and the other lenses I hanker after for work I do with artists, musicians etc The latter is where my heart lies 😊 The former is what will pay the bills 😉
@@alzibaba I'm totally not opposed to a non native glass for product work! I really have no experience with this though. Do you get highlight striping with non-native glass in manual mode by any chance?
@@MikeBanom for sure it’s worth considering. For highlight striping, I don’t know as I don’t yet have a gfx, but Inhavent noticed it on any of the footage I’ve seen.
I’m on the verge of getting one if some contracts firm up, but I’m more of a video/cinema guy and am on the fence about the video application of the 100 II. It looks good, but with lots of downsides for production. However the photos with the Mitakon 65mm and GF 110 are a big draw and may swing the decision.
The GF 110mm is great. I also have the GF 55mm f1.7. This being said, I will say that my Fujinon XF 50mm f1.0 has produced a more pronounced bokeh and still is my favorite all time Fujinon lens.
GF 110mm f2 = Amazing street lens (can reach), yes heavy but that's the upside for me (dislike small lenses). Lowlight does a pretty good job.
GF 55mm f1.7 = Great lens, don't use this as often. Great lowlight (not as good as XF50mm 1.0). Great & fast autofocus.
GF 35.70mm (Not bad for a starter lens).
Wishlist = Another GF zoom lens & GF 80mm f1.7
Whoa! I have yet to try the 50mm 1.0. But very much noted. I'd love to get my hands on this to try.
Glad you said the GF55 has great AF. So many people say its not great and I'm a bit confused. I always found it to be very decent (on GFX standards)
Have you ever tried the GF250? I'd say the bokeh is absolutely INSANE on that lens. Blows the 110 away.
Hi, from Japan.
I own 35-70, 50, 80, and 250 with 1.4xTC.
I was thinking to get 30 and 120 macro to expand my system, but it sounds like 55 and 110 are must buy lenses.
Thx for the video!
Hello! Fully agreed with the 55 and 110. If you dont need upclose - and the 120 has a pretty large min-focusing distance… 110 is def your lens.
Based on the four lenses you need for your GFX, I would like to try the following adapted full-frame prime lenses on a Fuji GFX:
180mm f/2.8 Nikkor
135mm f/2 Nikkor or Zeiss
105mm f/2.5 Nikkor
105mm f/2.8 macro Nikkor
50mm f/1.4 Nikkor, Pentax M42, or Fuji M42
24mm f/2 Nikkor
21mm f/1.4 Summilux
14mm f/2.8 Nikkor
Hopefully, three or four of them will meet my needs.
Personally, I'm not really for adapting lenses - I like the benefits of native. But please report back on your results!
No problem. I am just hope that a 14/24/50/105mm four-lens adapted kit will work for me instead of a native kit because I already have a large inventory of lenses and do not need to spend more money on more lenses.
Using your 20-35 and looking at data on the images, what actual focal length did you use the most in your kept images?
This was fun! Ok so I ran this on my travel / non studio work LR library.
Sorted down to 401 images.
20mm - 217
35mm - 86
24.5mm - 14
26.7mm - 7
27mm - 7
27.4mm - 7
27.8mm - 7
I think its safe to say, I'd buy a wider lens 😬 I loved the 8-16mm on the XF system. Need a 12mm equivalent on the GF (native)
Actually the GF55 1.7 + GF110 2.0. But my favorite was the 63 2.8. For lightweight I have some minolta lenses
Real talk, the GF63 is such a slept on lens. It's really nice! Just that external focusing is a bit annoying with the breathing if you leave it on auto and walk around. But quality glass.
120 macro, 80, 105 and 40 sigma, fringer, 35-70. Thinking about pulling the trigger on the 100sii. Next lens might be the canon 200 f2🤔
I swear guys the af on the sigmas with the fringer is as good or better than most of the native lenses. 120 is pretty good, 35-70 is insane good with af. The 80 is horrific 😂
200 f2 sounds amaaaaaazing! I'd love to see some shots of that lens adapted to a gfx!
Perfectly said with the AF. Man the 80 is bad. lol
@@MikeBanom I’ve heard nothing but amazing things. Just have to take that plunge🤔
Great video thanks Mike! Just a quick question on the GFX 110mm F2, I've the GFX 120mm Macro and the Hasselblad FE 110mm f2 with adaptor, is it worth getting the GFX 110mm F2 in your opinion? thank you
Totally depends on what you want to shoot. I cant speak to the Hasselblad 110mm… if the AF is good, you can prob skip the GF110. But I have to say vs the 120 macro, the 110 is a totally different and magical lens. I really cant praise it enough. I'd say in your situation, rent it for a day and do some comparisons! Well worth the rental fee before spending big money on a lens!
@@MikeBanom thanks for your reply Mike
insightful as always! Great video
Thanks for watching sir!
For me: Nikon 19 mm f4 tilt&shift; Nikon 24 mm f3.5 tilt&shift; 45 mm f2.8; 110 mm f2 & 100-200 mm f5.6
Ah very cool! How do you find adapting those lenses?
@@MikeBanom at the beginning, I used a Steelsring adapter (it is not good) and then, the Fringer adapter which works nicely.
@@pedroparado60 I'd love to get my hands on a Fringer adapter to try - I've heard great things about it!
@@MikeBanom yes, the Fringer is the answer. I have been using it for more than 1 year without any issues. I had a lot of problems with the Steelsring, it was very faulty and expensive. A bad product that it still is out of market, I guess.
Agree with you about the 110. Also really like the 55.
🤝👌
I own 32-64, 55, 45-100, 100-200. I've had all primes before with other systems. To each their own, but IQ from today's zooms (IMHO) are very difficult to discern from primes, especially GF Lenses. All of my zooms are razor sharp and a joy to use. Even with f4, image stabilization on the GFX 100 II goes up to 8 stops with some lenses. The least is 5.5 stops (of the ones I own) with my 100-200, which I'll use a tripod the vast majority of the time. With my 55 f1.7, Fuji effectively killed the 45 and 63.
I'd also say the GF55 1.7 also killed the GF50; 1 lens discontinued 3! (being a bit dramatic)
I agree with you on zoom comment. IMO the 20-35 is significantly better than the 23mm. I briefly used the 32-64, solid lens, and I've only heard amazing things about the 45-100!
@@MikeBanom Mike, the 45-100 is only second behind the 55! It's a remarkable lens, and is FF equiv 35-80. I could go on vacation with just the 45-100 and capture 95%+ of all images I would want. I realize I'm stepping on myself, as the 55 was my most recent purchase. I simpley could not help myserlf! BTW, enjoyed your video! Very professional, very useful. Thanks for making it for us.
Thank you for these recommendations 👍
Thank you for watching John!
At first I adapted Canon EF 85/1.2L and Tokina Opera 50/1.4 on gfx. Now I own gf 110/55/23. Their performance is superior than the adapted lenses.
Thanks for sharing - honestly this has pretty much been my observation. I havent adapted any lenses, but for the most part seeing pictures shot with adapted lenses… def doesnt seem AS sharp as native.
Yes, my three gf lenses are sharper than any of my EF lenses. Not sure if modern full frame mirrorless lenses would be better.
what about the gf 35-70. bc if i get into the system with a used 100s I that would be the only one i could afford in the bundle :)
By all means, start there! Def start there. Next lens… GF55 1.7! you wont regret it!
63mm, 80mm, 110mm lenses 48mm and 11mm extension tubes.
Which extension tubes?
@@MikeBanom Fotodiox 11mm and 48mm They work great and allow all functionality of the camera.
Yes my fav. 110 :)
I think if you tried the GF55 though, you'd be pleasantly surprised! Its really niceeee
GFX 23mm, 32-64mm, 50mm, 45-100 mm
Two weeks late but I agree! Great video man. Still thinking of just keeping my 63mm f2.8 instead of moving to the 55mm. It's just so good haha.
Thanks for checking the video out homie! I think you should rent the GF55 for a day… then let me know your thoughts 😬 But in all seriousness (although I was being a bit serious!) the GF63 is a very slept on lens IMO
Thanks
My lenses are
20-35
35-70
100-200
Last lens will be 55 1.7 😂...
About to purchase GFX 100s ii yesss!! Thanks for video
I would love a 35-150 f4...tamron made that for nikon and sony
Last lens… LOLLLL HA! For now…
Oh man. I cant wait to try the GFX100sii. I have a feeling I will be ordering it shortly after if the AF is very good. Then the question is… do I keep the 100s as a backup / second body? 😅🥲
@@MikeBanom I have the same dilemma with my 50s ii...I have XT5 with 5 lenses as back up. The 45-100 Is also a great lens
55mm 1.7 gfx100 s ii😄😄😄😄
I'm working on getting the 100s ii sir! haha. What tests are you most interested in?
@@MikeBanompeople and product photography with the 55 f1.7
@@benard702 I feel though - the camera body doesn't really matter as much in those scenarios. The GFX100sii photo quality is pretty much the same or close enough. I think its more about Autofocus. Thoughts?
@@MikeBanom agreed with the camera image quality point. Would be interesting to see the few differences such as autofocus especially in dynamic portrait scenarios.
Hi interesting to here your thought on the 20-35 but in this video the 20-35 vs the 23 the 23 seem to blow the 20-35 out of the water at least from the only comparison video I've found on YT, but I like the focal length as with this and the 45-100 basically covers all my needs, but the I can now get the 23 used for $1600 and Fuji has a $500 discount on the 20-35 that makes my final decision harder but if you on anyone have an opinion I'd like to here it. ua-cam.com/video/_FW4v7azfMo/v-deo.htmlsi=gq3c9ySHAhRZB5jt
I forget if i mentioned in this video or not, but I have a comparison coming out in the next couple of weeks hopefully on the GF20-35 vs GF23. At a quick skim of the video you sent - he makes 2 really valid points. The GF23 def has less distortion. But in all my tests, the wide zoom is sharper edge to edge by a long shot to the GF23. GF23 has less distortion, but the corners tend on being soft. Good point on potentially not needing an ND with the GF23 going up to f32. But me personally, if I'm doing long exposure, I would always have my ND filters, so not something that matters to me personally.
Whats funny is you touch on a great point for price. If you can get a killer deal on the 23 used, and price is the determining factor… i would go with the 23. I have the comparison actually 99% done, and its funny because i brought this up in the conclusion lol
@@MikeBanom Hi Mike thx for your very quick and great reply, I would however like to see your comparison video but the fuji 20-35 $500 saving ends on Saturday and the 23 is at my local camera dealer and I can reserve that but if you say the 23 is better then I take your word as I'm also buying the GFX 100Sii and with its awesome 102mp sensor I'm sure I can crop to the 35mm equivalent if I need to get closer.
@@douglascarrphotography IMO the 20-35 is a better lens. But I was just saying the GF23 would prob be fine for you too. At a certain point its splitting hairs. I won't have the video up by Saturday, sorry!
@@MikeBanom Oh ok then I misunderstood you unless you if you ment the 23 was a good buy for the price. $500 is still a lot of money but I want the better lens and would rather spend a extra $500 to get that, its also lighter much and like I've said I like the focal range so thx again for your reply and just clearing it up :)
@@MikeBanom and just a confirmation from the 2 GFX Facebook groups 90% of the comments was to get the 20-35 :)
put a library in that background, where are we? in a garage?
Interesting that's your main take away from the video.
The 55mm has bad autofocus
In my exp its on the better end of GF glass AF.
@@MikeBanom that’s not good for the system. It’s probably the worst focusing lens I’ve used in about 5 years
@@Yupthereitism Honestly i found it to be very decent. Way better than most of the GF lenses I have used. 🤷♂
@@MikeBanom it’s the only gfx lens I have owned. I typically use Sony, Nikon, Fuji x and canon. It’s pretty terrible
If you try Linos 120 float 5.6, then you will throw GF120 out of window right away. and GF110 is weak lens in all aspects.
Looks like the Linos 120 goes for around $6.5k… I'd hope it would blow the GF120 away!