That’s a very capable combo for everything, not only street photography. I thing TTArtisan (and 7Artisans, Pergear and Meike) has done an enormous service to the photographic community: impressive vintage aesthetics (both on build quality and image rendering) for cheap! After I tried the TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 on my old Sony a6000 I found again my lost inspiration!
100% agree about the lack of tilty screen. This camera is so sexy, I really want one as a back up to my XT2/street shooter, but haven't pulled the trigger because of the screen.. and the xe4 with no back command dial is a no go
Secondhand can be good, especially from a reputable shop. I bought from a major UK brand (well, as major as any high-street brand gets these days) and could be confident that everything that needed checking and cleaning would be covered. My body even had a fresh battery and the date and time set correctly! Enjoy whatever you buy!
I bought a X-E1 instead, pair with this lens, roughly EUR180 only (this 35mm ttartisan lens is less than EUR50 in China / HK). This is much, much cheaper and with a manual lens you really don't need X-E3's speed. It is 16M vs 24M though, but I like this 16M sensor more. I even feel my photography has improved quite a bit since I bought this cheap combo
Good to see the XE3 getting some attention. I just bought one as a way back into photography after something of a break. Real nice camera and lenses. It'll be nice to be able to use it further afield than my neighbourhood from mid-April! Didn't realise there were cheap 1.4s out there. Maybe they get overlooked, rather like the XE3?
was looking at getting the x-e3 or x-e4, and wanted to get this lens over the more expensive autofocus fuji lenses. i was scared manual focus would be too difficult on the body, but (coming from film bodies), this video is convincing me to take the plunge!
Thx for another nice video! I have an x-e3 + 7artisans 35mm f1.2 - super fun shooting experience. And I can live with the lense quircs - I actually like this "imperfect vintage character". BUT it's hard to judge focus with such a small EVF. Even with focus peeking and focus-closeup-test-thing seting. So it's very sad to me that new x-e4 has the same old EVF
Great overview, love my X-E3. It is so versatile. I have my auto-focus XF 16-80 as an all-rounder. The 16-80 has become a favourite with it's OIS allowing for handheld shots at 1/15th and even sometimes 1/2 sec with the right technique and burst. Shooting with manual is a completely different experience and lends to different approach and results. I've settled on a KamLan 50mm F1.1 II, and a KamLan 28mm 1.4 which is a fantastic lens. Though i prefer to only have a few lenses at a time, I may look into the new XF70-300 and XF27 in the future and possibly even the Pergear 10mm F8 (cheap, good optics, and a true pancake lens).
Interesting that you’re using the „big“ zooms on such a compact body. Don’t know the KamLan gear yet, but I will definitely have a closer look. Thx for watching!
@@Jayshooter_photo Kamlan are too often overlooked. The 50mm f1.1ii is a remarkable lens, offering a quality build, impressive IQ for the price and extreme bokeh. The 21/1.8 and 28/1.4 are also excellent value.
This is a misunderstanding. The ƒ1.4 below the pictures only refers to the "TTArtisans 35mm ƒ1.4" lens. Since it is a manual lens, the aperture is not saved in the EXIF data. So I don't know which aperture I used. Sorry ...
I picked up a used X-E3 and XF 27mm f2.8 last summer which I use primarily for street shooting. Great combo. I'll have to look into this lens. On this camera, I find that when I set exposure compensation to 0 the shadows in most of my images look a bit on the darker side. The sweet spot seems to be +2/3 comp. Is this normal with fuji? Are they programmed to meter more towards the highlights? I started with a Nikon D5600 and most of the time the exposure was balanced. I'm still struggling with the X-E3 exposure. Thanks.
Did you maybe do something about the shadow tones in the custom settings? If you push them (e.g. +2) you will darken them. But yes, in general I also think that the X-E3 is a little "dark" in the standard...Hope this is helpful... Thx for watching!
All Fujifilm X cameras I have used expose a little on the dark side, the exposure compensation dial is mostly set to +1/3 or +2/3. I use the histogram to judge exposure these days, so I don’t really mind.
Hey. Thanks for the video! Can you say few words? I can’t choose: x-e3 or x-pro2. I like the x-e form factor, but the undoubted advantages of the pro, such as moisture protection. However, the main thing: according to all reviews, it turns out that these two models are almost identical in technical terms. Tell me, if we discard the external conveniences and advantages of x-pro, in technical terms, they are very different? Or x-e3 and x-pro2 give roughly the same result? Sorry for my English and hello from Ukraine! :)
Hey Rom. Sorry for the late answer, I missed your comment somehow. As the two cameras share the same generation of Sensor/Processor the results should be almost identical. If you care about the form factor most, you have to go with the X-E3, even if the X-Pro is also not really that big. Check this URL for a detailed comparison: cameradecision.com/compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Fujifilm-X-Pro2 I hope this is helpful. Thx for watching!
More interesting combo is x-e1 or x-pro1 with fujinon 35 1.4. Better picture, slow, but autofocus. Used is same price. Chinese lenses are not contrast blurry waste of money.
Ist das eine neue Version des 35mm/1.4? Eigentlich habe ich diese Linse auch. Sieht aber anders aus. Zum runterkommen und Spaß haben sehr gut geeignet.
I'd rather use the Xtrans 3 sensor any day of the week over the X-Trans 4. I have had an X-H1 and an X-T3 for the last few years and I finally sold the X-T3 and bought the X-E3. The sensor in the X-T3 is just not good in my opinion. I love the sensor in the X-Pro2, X-H1, X-T2, X-E3 X-T20 etc. Great video by the way but stressing that the X-E3 is also just as good for street work as an X-Pro2 is essential. You called it a great beginners camera. I think that is not doing it the justice it deserves. The X-E2 or 1 is a great beginners camera. Cheap, slow, forces you to learn. Jut my 2 cents...
Hey Thomas. Coming from the X-E3 and as a user of the X70 for quite some time, I don't get this "older sensor" discussion that has been started all over YT now. The X-Trans IV is delivering excellent images as well. Not only regarding IQ but also regarding - let's say - character. Of course I agree, that spending less money is better for beginners and this is what this video is all about. The X-E3 is an excellent choice, but the newer cameras are as well. Thanks for watching!
@@Jayshooter_photo So, I did a direct side by side comparison of my sensors when I had the X-T3. I wanted the same colors and dynamic range I was getting from the X-Trans-3 (My X-H1) but couldn't match it. The files from the X-T3 had colors that seemed overdone, off kilter and in some ways not very three dimensional. It bothered me enough that when I was shooting while traveling in Italy, I picked up the X-H1 the majority of the time as I liked the look of the files far better (All of this is with Raw files. I don't do the JPG thing). Recently, I picked up my X10 from 2012 again and the colors out of that a re just ridiculously good. I think what I am seeing and others seem to be as well is that the older sensors, for whatever reason have a more pleasing tonality and color palette. Thats at least my experience. Ill be honest though, I wouldn't buy an X-E2. I don't like the lower resolution and frankly I am not a fan of the colors on that one either. I think the X-Trans III, at least in my mind is the best sensor they have made. The 2/3 inch sensor in the X10 was also astounding and when they built the X20 they moved to a new sensor which also made no sense to me.
@@Jayshooter_photo I think the previous guy was wondering how you managed to find an XE3 new for 450 euro! They are currently selling for 600+ second hand on sites like MPB and even ebay. Have they jumped in price over the last year?
That’s a very capable combo for everything, not only street photography. I thing TTArtisan (and 7Artisans, Pergear and Meike) has done an enormous service to the photographic community: impressive vintage aesthetics (both on build quality and image rendering) for cheap! After I tried the TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4 on my old Sony a6000 I found again my lost inspiration!
100% agree about the lack of tilty screen. This camera is so sexy, I really want one as a back up to my XT2/street shooter, but haven't pulled the trigger because of the screen.. and the xe4 with no back command dial is a no go
amazing riview sir... i just bought the xe3 and considered to by this lens because iam on a budget. thank you. to make me made up my mind..
Glad I could help... thx for watching!
Secondhand can be good, especially from a reputable shop. I bought from a major UK brand (well, as major as any high-street brand gets these days) and could be confident that everything that needed checking and cleaning would be covered. My body even had a fresh battery and the date and time set correctly! Enjoy whatever you buy!
I bought a X-E1 instead, pair with this lens, roughly EUR180 only (this 35mm ttartisan lens is less than EUR50 in China / HK). This is much, much cheaper and with a manual lens you really don't need X-E3's speed. It is 16M vs 24M though, but I like this 16M sensor more. I even feel my photography has improved quite a bit since I bought this cheap combo
Good to see the XE3 getting some attention. I just bought one as a way back into photography after something of a break. Real nice camera and lenses. It'll be nice to be able to use it further afield than my neighbourhood from mid-April! Didn't realise there were cheap 1.4s out there. Maybe they get overlooked, rather like the XE3?
There a really a some nice and cheap manual options out there, youtube is full of them. ;)
I have had the X-E3 for a short while now and its my favorite Fuji since my X-Pro2 and my X-H1. ITs just so good.
was looking at getting the x-e3 or x-e4, and wanted to get this lens over the more expensive autofocus fuji lenses. i was scared manual focus would be too difficult on the body, but (coming from film bodies), this video is convincing me to take the plunge!
Glad if it was helpful! Thx for watching...
Thx for another nice video! I have an x-e3 + 7artisans 35mm f1.2 - super fun shooting experience. And I can live with the lense quircs - I actually like this "imperfect vintage character". BUT it's hard to judge focus with such a small EVF. Even with focus peeking and focus-closeup-test-thing seting. So it's very sad to me that new x-e4 has the same old EVF
Agreed! Thx for watching...
Great advice! I use this lens with an X-E1 for black & white photography … love that early sensor & monochrome film sim.
Nice combo for sure!
Always a good video and helpful 👍
Thank you!
Great overview, love my X-E3. It is so versatile. I have my auto-focus XF 16-80 as an all-rounder. The 16-80 has become a favourite with it's OIS allowing for handheld shots at 1/15th and even sometimes 1/2 sec with the right technique and burst. Shooting with manual is a completely different experience and lends to different approach and results. I've settled on a KamLan 50mm F1.1 II, and a KamLan 28mm 1.4 which is a fantastic lens. Though i prefer to only have a few lenses at a time, I may look into the new XF70-300 and XF27 in the future and possibly even the Pergear 10mm F8 (cheap, good optics, and a true pancake lens).
Interesting that you’re using the „big“ zooms on such a compact body. Don’t know the KamLan gear yet, but I will definitely have a closer look. Thx for watching!
@@Jayshooter_photo Kamlan are too often overlooked. The 50mm f1.1ii is a remarkable lens, offering a quality build, impressive IQ for the price and extreme bokeh. The 21/1.8 and 28/1.4 are also excellent value.
Beautiful shots at the end and great review 🙂
Thank you!
Love the photos at the end but were they shot at f1.4 because I can’t see any vignetting ?
This is a misunderstanding. The ƒ1.4 below the pictures only refers to the "TTArtisans 35mm ƒ1.4" lens. Since it is a manual lens, the aperture is not saved in the EXIF data. So I don't know which aperture I used. Sorry ...
This is my current favourite combo- Fujifilm XE3 and TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 💓
Nice!
great video, very informative! Any suggestion where i can find the X-E3 used for around €350 this days in Europe? Thank you
At the moment it seems to be more expensive. But I saw a couple of deals like that back then.
Good suggestion/option. Stay safe Jay.
Thx, mate!
ICh habe das Objektiv im Rahmen der Aktion „Wanderobjektiv“ von Benedikt Brecht für 4 Wochen bei mir und bin echt begeistert. Gruß, Wilhelm
I picked up a used X-E3 and XF 27mm f2.8 last summer which I use primarily for street shooting. Great combo. I'll have to look into this lens.
On this camera, I find that when I set exposure compensation to 0 the shadows in most of my images look a bit on the darker side. The sweet spot seems to be +2/3 comp. Is this normal with fuji? Are they programmed to meter more towards the highlights? I started with a Nikon D5600 and most of the time the exposure was balanced. I'm still struggling with the X-E3 exposure. Thanks.
Did you maybe do something about the shadow tones in the custom settings? If you push them (e.g. +2) you will darken them. But yes, in general I also think that the X-E3 is a little "dark" in the standard...Hope this is helpful... Thx for watching!
All Fujifilm X cameras I have used expose a little on the dark side, the exposure compensation dial is mostly set to +1/3 or +2/3. I use the histogram to judge exposure these days, so I don’t really mind.
@@Jayshooter_photo thanks for the response. I'll look into the custom settings.
@@ge48421 thanks for the response. I too have been using the exposure comp. This puts my mind at ease. I thought maybe the camera was faulty.
How about matching Fuji XS-10？Tks for reply!
This would also be an interesting combo for sure...
thank you for your vid! please advice should i choose for mu fuji ex-3 7Artisans 25mm F1.8? this 35mm will be equal to ~50mm or smth
Unfortunately I have no experience with this lens, but as it is close to 40mm in full frame I can recommend it regarding the focal length.
Hey. Thanks for the video! Can you say few words? I can’t choose: x-e3 or x-pro2. I like the x-e form factor, but the undoubted advantages of the pro, such as moisture protection. However, the main thing: according to all reviews, it turns out that these two models are almost identical in technical terms. Tell me, if we discard the external conveniences and advantages of x-pro, in technical terms, they are very different? Or x-e3 and x-pro2 give roughly the same result?
Sorry for my English and hello from Ukraine! :)
Hey Rom. Sorry for the late answer, I missed your comment somehow. As the two cameras share the same generation of Sensor/Processor the results should be almost identical. If you care about the form factor most, you have to go with the X-E3, even if the X-Pro is also not really that big. Check this URL for a detailed comparison:
cameradecision.com/compare/Fujifilm-X-E3-vs-Fujifilm-X-Pro2 I hope this is helpful. Thx for watching!
@@Jayshooter_photo, thank you so much! Good luck!
More interesting combo is x-e1 or x-pro1 with fujinon 35 1.4. Better picture, slow, but autofocus. Used is same price. Chinese lenses are not contrast blurry waste of money.
My entry into the Fuji-World was some time after these cameras, so I don't have experiences with them. But I am sure, you're right. Thx for watching.
xe1+35 1.4 = magic
Where do you recommend purchasing the Fujifilm xe3 or 4 in Germany? Any websites or stores for the best prices?
As far as I know it’s unavailable in Germany at the moment. Try to get one used via „Kleinanzeigen“ or MPB.com
@@Jayshooter_photo thank you for the reply!
Ist das eine neue Version des 35mm/1.4? Eigentlich habe ich diese Linse auch. Sieht aber anders aus. Zum runterkommen und Spaß haben sehr gut geeignet.
Sorry, sehe gerade, ich hab das 35/1.2.
Das kenne ich wiederum nicht... Aber alles in allem finde ich das 1.4 wirklich gelungen. Vor allem für den Kurs....
Dann gilt das ja für beide Versionen.. :-)
I'd rather use the Xtrans 3 sensor any day of the week over the X-Trans 4. I have had an X-H1 and an X-T3 for the last few years and I finally sold the X-T3 and bought the X-E3. The sensor in the X-T3 is just not good in my opinion. I love the sensor in the X-Pro2, X-H1, X-T2, X-E3 X-T20 etc. Great video by the way but stressing that the X-E3 is also just as good for street work as an X-Pro2 is essential. You called it a great beginners camera. I think that is not doing it the justice it deserves. The X-E2 or 1 is a great beginners camera. Cheap, slow, forces you to learn. Jut my 2 cents...
Hey Thomas. Coming from the X-E3 and as a user of the X70 for quite some time, I don't get this "older sensor" discussion that has been started all over YT now. The X-Trans IV is delivering excellent images as well. Not only regarding IQ but also regarding - let's say - character. Of course I agree, that spending less money is better for beginners and this is what this video is all about. The X-E3 is an excellent choice, but the newer cameras are as well. Thanks for watching!
@@Jayshooter_photo So, I did a direct side by side comparison of my sensors when I had the X-T3. I wanted the same colors and dynamic range I was getting from the X-Trans-3 (My X-H1) but couldn't match it. The files from the X-T3 had colors that seemed overdone, off kilter and in some ways not very three dimensional. It bothered me enough that when I was shooting while traveling in Italy, I picked up the X-H1 the majority of the time as I liked the look of the files far better (All of this is with Raw files. I don't do the JPG thing). Recently, I picked up my X10 from 2012 again and the colors out of that a re just ridiculously good. I think what I am seeing and others seem to be as well is that the older sensors, for whatever reason have a more pleasing tonality and color palette. Thats at least my experience. Ill be honest though, I wouldn't buy an X-E2. I don't like the lower resolution and frankly I am not a fan of the colors on that one either. I think the X-Trans III, at least in my mind is the best sensor they have made. The 2/3 inch sensor in the X10 was also astounding and when they built the X20 they moved to a new sensor which also made no sense to me.
@@Jayshooter_photo I wanted to come back and say one last thing. Yes, the X-Trans 4 is very good. I just don't like it as much as the 3. :-)
@@ThomasPetzwinkler Yes, but I don’t know why... : )
Speaking of manual focus, do you have default settings for zone focusing with this setup? Thanks
There is no real "default" setting for ZF. Check out my video about it.... ua-cam.com/video/yvzhhst_uXI/v-deo.html
Hi, what do you think about the combination of a fuji xt200 with this lens for street photography? im thinking on buying it as my first camera
The T200 is a really different camera. But why shouldn't it work? You'll buy it with the 15-45 also?
hi is it cheaper to buy it in germany and which shop?
No idea. Sorry.
@@Jayshooter_photo I think the previous guy was wondering how you managed to find an XE3 new for 450 euro! They are currently selling for 600+ second hand on sites like MPB and even ebay. Have they jumped in price over the last year?
@@Hic_Rhodus Yes, they have indeed. Because a lot of people didn’t like the operating concept of the X-E4 I guess.
I bet it would look very sexy on my X-Pro3.... Thanks
It does! I tried it. 😉