Bro the silence when the lens is autofocusing is GODLY!! I have the same thing on the RF 15-35mm and it mkaes filming less noisy! Loved the overview with the examples, it really puts in perspective what the lens can do!
Here for the vibes, love the package you're putting together 👊🏻 fwiw, you're being far too hard on yourself with your 'mistakes'. Barely anyone will notice them, not everything has to be polished to a 10/10. Congrats on the 1k!
I have to agree. I bought my XT-3 "barely used" with the 18-55. While I'd love to get another lens, right now the budget isn't there for it. However, the 18-55 is more that capable. Besides a few vintage lenses it's the only lens I have. Nicely done video!! This is exactly what's important, here's some stuff you can do with this camera and lens. Have a rockin' day!
Just wanted to leave a comment! Waiting for this lens to arrive. Great video overall! I appreciate in your samples you show all the different values set! As a beginner this info definitely appears to be helpful!
Great review! Love that you didn't pixel peek and go off on the "sharpness". Your style of photography resonates with me and that aesthetic. Can't even believe this is a kit lens...this should be a featured pro lens for all practical purposes.
what a great video. Loved the lost vlog portion. I definitely agree with you on sharpness... Never really understood the obsession with sharpness vs "does it actually look good ..." Digging these new voice over style videos, man!
Thank you so so so much for this review! People get way too into the specs, I couldn't care less about the numbers, I wanna see how it performs in real life! Thanks for the helpful examples, excited to purchase this lens!
Dope to find your channel, dope that I just got this combo, dope that I’m a creative from NC (Fayetteville) and you’re not even that far relatively speaking.
Thanks for all the tips and image examples . I'm a photo enthusiast and just brought the fugifilm X T3 with the 18-55mm lens ( used in excellent condition from KEH)
Thanks for a great review champ. I'm about to start recording my UA-cam videos having owned the fujifilm-x-t3 and 18-55mm along with the viktrox 85mm 1.4 and your review has convinced me that what I have is more than enough to get the work done. Cheers to greater success. ✨️
Thank you! I appreciate your comment. My photography content will be returning after the summer. Stay tuned for several videos going over lenses and other things I used for my photos 🤝
Really great overview of the 18-55mm lens, Watts! Enjoyed all the video examples with the kicks testing autofocus and wow, that clicking with the 23mm =T. I've been spending a lot of time with my 50-140mm and this review video will inspired me, well done man. I liked your video and subscribed to your channel!
this video was super informative, my dude. great info, great tips [the used lens ;)], and great vibes. glad I subbed earlier this year from the IKEA desk video. keep up the awesome videos, bro!
Thanks! I’ve been meaning to go back to IKEA and get some more stuff for my home office. Quite a long drive to make though. If there is something you may want me to check out in store, let me know 🤝
It's a good lens. It's good for video for XT3 since it has IBIS. They should made a mark ii for this lens with weather sealing and a little sharper. I don't like big lens like 16-80 mm. Your video looks good. Do you record in 10 bit video?
Great review, inspired me to buy a great condition second hand for little money. I'm loving it so far, really well made and it's incredible how good the autofocus etc is for a 10+ year old lens. Makes me wonder why Fuji released quite a few subpar lenses after this one seeing it's a kitlens..
@@visionarywatts I just used my new used one today. I’m shocked at how good the quality all around is. Pleasantly surprised at how good the autofocus is too. I’ll get a lot of use out of this.
Terrific video I just replaced 35 1.4 that died with the 18-55 Brilliant lens I agree Hadn't thought about how it sounds as I don't do video But when you mention it (those "last" shoes are pretty nice by the way lol) I realised I hadn't thought about af noise because there isn't any Thank you for a really nice useful and impacting video 👏👏👏
Hello, I have a question about the stabilization in 18-55, regardless of whether it is turned on or not, the viewfinder does not show that the image is stabilized, it does not eliminate micro movements. It's supposed to be, the effect of stabilization is not visible in the viewfinder when framing? The photos themselves are rather stabilized because there is a difference in sharpness with and without stabilization.
Amazing video Can you pls advise For an all around solution during traveling - landscape - city night (low light) - street photography Camera - Fuji XT-5 I’m thinking 18-55 plus a prime lens. which would you recommend, - 22 F2 - 22 F1.4 - 35 F2 - 35 F1.4 Or something else? Thank you 🙏
I don’t have the 16-80 :-( Still trying to figure out what my next fuji lens will be. I came from Canon so the first thing I did was buy an adapter to use the canon lenses I have
@@oliverpayne8625 I haven't been using my canon glass lately since i picked up some cheap lenses but the adapter performed well enough to not cause any headache for me for video or photo. It's a purchase I recommend.
what the results are amazing , you deserve more subs and view dude , i want to buy fujifilm camera for videography , now im considering on xs10 or xt3, which should i take ? can u give me advince thank you
This is a touch decision. Is video within your interest? I think the XS10 is the best choice for a hybrid content creator. I got the XS10 because of the ibis, higher fps, and the smaller body. The ibis is really cluch for me when I'm walking in the streets doing video.
Not a biggy, but your second half with the older footage, it certainly wasn't the Velvia setting..was it classic chrome? (which is Fuji Chrome, not Kodak) Nice song. I happened to watch this with some Sony pro headphones on, so...hey, that's a Vanity Fair W if I ever saw one...
I got this lens but It sounds like it’s struggling to focus even when it is focused. It’s especially annoying if I try to film something and that’s all I can hear. Has anybody had this problem?
I think you might potentially have a faulty lens. In the community, the 18-55 isn’t known to struggle focusing in general and is quiet. If it’s in the return window, I would exchange. Maybe someone else can chime in with some thoughts
Can someone tell me why my aperture ring on the lens is not working? I have the small switch on the aperture sign, but I still can't set the aperture manually with the aperture ring... Please help
like the video brother, what is the lens adapter though that you happen to have on the lens, you didn't seem to include it as a product link? Where can I purchase it and what it is for?
@@visionarywatts thanks for the response, I think though that you confused my ask, whatever 2:38 minutes into the video if you pause it with the red ring is what I am referring to where can I buy a similar item, and what is it for? thanks
@@PetersonBlanc that's a lens filter. That one is a variable neutral density filter made by moment. It's used when you want to shoot at a low shutter speed and aperture. (example: recording at 1/24 fps with a 1.8 aperture in broad daylight or taking photos with similar settings to achieve motion blur for a certain look) There's a link for it under the video: ✔️ Moment Variable ND 6-9 Stop Filter - moment.8ocm68.net/bW4Nb your use of the word adapter made me think of the other product.
After F11 I can see 4-5 black spots in my images. My sensor is clean, no spots when shooting other lenses. There are dust specs on the back element of the lens inside ;/ And I used it only once during a wedding. I bought my xt4 with 18-55 in September 2021. Fujifilm told me they will clean it ( starting from 100 USD). I'm disappointed.
I would go a little bit wider since the 18 ends up being something like a 22mm with the crop factor. However, it is a good lens though that can capture interior areas well. Again, make sure you have a wider lens in your arsenal.
Cheers for a perfect review of this lens! I still use it and love it to JUST SHOOT. 😁👍🏼
Appreciate your comment! I'm about to spend several days in NJ and NY again and like always, I'll have this lens with me 🙌
Bro the silence when the lens is autofocusing is GODLY!! I have the same thing on the RF 15-35mm and it mkaes filming less noisy! Loved the overview with the examples, it really puts in perspective what the lens can do!
Yea it’s nice that it is silent af
one of the best and most captivating Fuji review I've ever watched on UA-cam! Really appreciate this!
Happy to hear that!
"I don't care about sharpness, I like lenses that have character" Preach bother!! 100% agree! Love the vid! New sub!
Here for the vibes, love the package you're putting together 👊🏻 fwiw, you're being far too hard on yourself with your 'mistakes'. Barely anyone will notice them, not everything has to be polished to a 10/10. Congrats on the 1k!
Thank you sir! You’re next!
@@visionarywatts Haha, one day maybe!
I just got my first Camera and its the X-T5 and choose this lens, I'm so glad I made the right choice.
I have to agree. I bought my XT-3 "barely used" with the 18-55. While I'd love to get another lens, right now the budget isn't there for it. However, the 18-55 is more that capable. Besides a few vintage lenses it's the only lens I have. Nicely done video!! This is exactly what's important, here's some stuff you can do with this camera and lens. Have a rockin' day!
Just wanted to leave a comment! Waiting for this lens to arrive. Great video overall!
I appreciate in your samples you show all the different values set! As a beginner this info definitely appears to be helpful!
Great review! Love that you didn't pixel peek and go off on the "sharpness". Your style of photography resonates with me and that aesthetic. Can't even believe this is a kit lens...this should be a featured pro lens for all practical purposes.
I really like your style. The motion blurs are top notch. Very inspiring!
You're making me almost want to switch to Fujifilm! Loved the video -- great detail and super practical info.
Thanks Sheldon :-)
just wanted to say that your voice is so soothing, its really nice!
thank you and thanks for watching 🙂
what a great video. Loved the lost vlog portion. I definitely agree with you on sharpness... Never really understood the obsession with sharpness vs "does it actually look good ..." Digging these new voice over style videos, man!
Tryna give some people what they want (my voice 😂) and make it a little easier on myself creating videos
Thank you so so so much for this review! People get way too into the specs, I couldn't care less about the numbers, I wanna see how it performs in real life! Thanks for the helpful examples, excited to purchase this lens!
No problem! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Dope to find your channel, dope that I just got this combo, dope that I’m a creative from NC (Fayetteville) and you’re not even that far relatively speaking.
That’s what’s up!!
Just got this lens a couple of days ago for stills. But it looks really sweet for video as well, didn’t realise. Thanks for the vid
my recent video, the vivo monitor arm, was shot with this lens. Just an FYI!
@@visionarywatts thanks, checked it out and it looks good hey. Nice video too btw.👍
I purchased the xt3 with the xf 18-55 as a package. Definitely better than purchasing a separate new lens.
How much?
Thanks for all the tips and image examples . I'm a photo enthusiast and just brought the fugifilm X T3 with the 18-55mm lens ( used in excellent condition from KEH)
great choice! I use this lens a lot whenever I travel as well as making videos you see on this platform
Thanks for a great review champ. I'm about to start recording my UA-cam videos having owned the fujifilm-x-t3 and 18-55mm along with the viktrox 85mm 1.4 and your review has convinced me that what I have is more than enough to get the work done. Cheers to greater success. ✨️
Don't be so hard on yourself, i love your content. Your videos have a great vibe and I personally enjoy your photography.
Thank you! I appreciate your comment. My photography content will be returning after the summer. Stay tuned for several videos going over lenses and other things I used for my photos 🤝
@@visionarywatts looking forward to it.
Came for the video…staying for your voice daaaaamn sir!
haha thanks for checking this out!
Wow… Just found your channel. I’m loving it! Keep up the great work.
Thanks and will do!
Your video quality is good.
Thank you very much for the quality of your videos and for your sincerity man. I am a fan long continuation to your chain
Thank you for watching!
Really great overview of the 18-55mm lens, Watts! Enjoyed all the video examples with the kicks testing autofocus and wow, that clicking with the 23mm =T. I've been spending a lot of time with my 50-140mm and this review video will inspired me, well done man. I liked your video and subscribed to your channel!
Haha I saw you commented under someone else's video I was watching and now I see you here. Nice to meet you and thank you for checking this out!
Just got my first Fuji, love the video man! I love seeing examples
Awesome video! Appreciate the breakdown of how to use the lens in different ways, excited about my new lens 🙏
this video was super informative, my dude. great info, great tips [the used lens ;)], and great vibes. glad I subbed earlier this year from the IKEA desk video. keep up the awesome videos, bro!
Thanks! I’ve been meaning to go back to IKEA and get some more stuff for my home office. Quite a long drive to make though. If there is something you may want me to check out in store, let me know 🤝
Great video this mate, I've got an X-S20 coming tomorrow with this as the kit lens and I'm excited to get stuck in to it
This lens is included as a kit option for basically every Fuji x camera, that's what keeps the used price at around £300.
Dude your content is sick. I wonder why you don't have more subs.
Good thing I read your channel banner 😆
SUUUUUBBED
Lmao 🫡🤙
Ayyyy the lost vlog! We all need to meet up again!
yepppp! especially since it's getting cooler now! lol
What a great review. I wonder if any wedding videographers use this lens?
I like you video quite a bit. The instructions are perfect for beginners which is people like me.
It's a good lens. It's good for video for XT3 since it has IBIS. They should made a mark ii for this lens with weather sealing and a little sharper. I don't like big lens like 16-80 mm. Your video looks good. Do you record in 10 bit video?
No IBIS on this Fuji camera. Just the lens.
Great review, inspired me to buy a great condition second hand for little money. I'm loving it so far, really well made and it's incredible how good the autofocus etc is for a 10+ year old lens. Makes me wonder why Fuji released quite a few subpar lenses after this one seeing it's a kitlens..
My bad about the copy and paste error on the lens call out section. Should have devoted more hours to QC! 😅
Thanks for your video. Im looking to buy a fuji camera and you helpt me decide wich zoomlens to pick.
glad I was helpful!
Thank You for this review. It was perfect, lot of doubts cleared. Which one would you choose, Sigma 18-50 f2.8 or this one?
Thanks for the video, super helpful
Love the video and your photos are top. Love them.
Thank you!!
I like it that you use step up rings as the lens hood
I frequently put on and take off my 82mm filters so I just leave them up there 😅
I like your review. I recently got the Viltrox 13mm but it's too wide for what I do. This lens looks perfect to trade that one in for.
I think you'll love it and how versatile it is for photo & video. 95% of my videos on this channel are two lenses: this one and a 35mm 1.4
@@visionarywatts I just used my new used one today. I’m shocked at how good the quality all around is. Pleasantly surprised at how good the autofocus is too. I’ll get a lot of use out of this.
Liked and Subscribed! Good video. Keep em coming.
Thank you for watching!
Bruh, I need the sauce of that wallpaper on your workstation. It's so dope
The blue outdoor one? It's one I found on the internet after searching minimal wallpapers
Terrific video I just replaced 35 1.4 that died with the 18-55 Brilliant lens I agree Hadn't thought about how it sounds as I don't do video But when you mention it (those "last" shoes are pretty nice by the way lol) I realised I hadn't thought about af noise because there isn't any Thank you for a really nice useful and impacting video 👏👏👏
Hello,
I have a question about the stabilization in 18-55, regardless of whether it is turned on or not, the viewfinder does not show that the image is stabilized, it does not eliminate micro movements. It's supposed to be, the effect of stabilization is not visible in the viewfinder when framing? The photos themselves are rather stabilized because there is a difference in sharpness with and without stabilization.
Its sharpest at f10 if you want to know. All the way from 18-55. So when you want to shoot a landscape , remember
This lens rocks. I wish i bought it before all my primes. I got it for $209 3 yrs ago. I got very lucky
Amazing video! Love your style. What camera body are you shooting on?
Thanks! Majority is the X-T3. Sometimes X-S10
I was directed to this video because I'm looking for a technical video on the fuji film 18-55mm lens
🤣🤣
I chose this lens as the kit lens for my X-T4, a year later and I’m struggling to decide on a second lens.
Price v Performance = A champion lens
Very much so
eu amei o seu canal e parabens pelo video 👏🏻👏🏻😍😍
🙏🙏🫡 thank you
Amazing video
Can you pls advise
For an all around solution during traveling
- landscape
- city night (low light)
- street photography
Camera - Fuji XT-5
I’m thinking 18-55 plus a prime lens. which would you recommend,
- 22 F2
- 22 F1.4
- 35 F2
- 35 F1.4
Or something else?
Thank you 🙏
@visionarywatts at 1:30 during the noise tests, are you using your camera’s internal mic?
Nice man. I appreciated the sample shots and videos. I've been looking at swapping my 35mm f2 for the 18-55. Have you compared it to the 16-80?
I don’t have the 16-80 :-(
Still trying to figure out what my next fuji lens will be. I came from Canon so the first thing I did was buy an adapter to use the canon lenses I have
@@visionarywatts How was it using the canon adapter? Looking to move to Fuji and get the XT5, but don’t want to buy all new Fuji glass.
@@oliverpayne8625 I haven't been using my canon glass lately since i picked up some cheap lenses but the adapter performed well enough to not cause any headache for me for video or photo. It's a purchase I recommend.
@@visionarywatts Appreciate the reply! 😊
@@oliverpayne8625 of coruse!
Great video! please let me know which filter is that you are using?
VND filter by moment
love ur content! ur beanie as well!
Thanks 😅
what the results are amazing , you deserve more subs and view dude , i want to buy fujifilm camera for videography , now im considering on xs10 or xt3, which should i take ? can u give me advince thank you
This is a touch decision. Is video within your interest? I think the XS10 is the best choice for a hybrid content creator. I got the XS10 because of the ibis, higher fps, and the smaller body. The ibis is really cluch for me when I'm walking in the streets doing video.
@@visionarywatts yep maybe i take xs10 , in my country xs10 are 1200$ and xt3 are 900$ is it still worth if i take xs10? thanks for reply me
Great Video! Would it be suitable to film in studio ballet videos with?
What lens hood is this with the red ring? oops went back and figured it out ...they are step up rings not a lens hood👍
I'm just now seeing this. Let me know if you have any other questions
Is it the autofocus depens on what camera u use?
May i know your complete settings using your 18-55mm in your vlogs please
This is kinda hard to answer cause I never stick to certain settings
Not a biggy, but your second half with the older footage, it certainly wasn't the Velvia setting..was it classic chrome? (which is Fuji Chrome, not Kodak) Nice song. I happened to watch this with some Sony pro headphones on, so...hey, that's a Vanity Fair W if I ever saw one...
I got this lens but It sounds like it’s struggling to focus even when it is focused. It’s especially annoying if I try to film something and that’s all I can hear. Has anybody had this problem?
I think you might potentially have a faulty lens. In the community, the 18-55 isn’t known to struggle focusing in general and is quiet. If it’s in the return window, I would exchange. Maybe someone else can chime in with some thoughts
Can someone tell me why my aperture ring on the lens is not working? I have the small switch on the aperture sign, but I still can't set the aperture manually with the aperture ring... Please help
Ken Rockwell explained it better than I can under his Ergonomics section: www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-mount-lenses/18-55mm.htm#spex
Great review! What’s the name of the lens hood you’re using on the lens?
They are Neewer step up rings to use for my larger filters. (If I’m remembering this video correctly)
@@visionarywatts thanks so much man!
I love your work
like the video brother, what is the lens adapter though that you happen to have on the lens, you didn't seem to include it as a product link? Where can I purchase it and what it is for?
Fringer EF-FX Pro II Lens Mount Adapter for EF- or EF-S-Mount Lens to Fujifilm X-Mount Camera.
From Amazon, B&H, Adorama
@@visionarywatts thanks for the response, I think though that you confused my ask, whatever 2:38 minutes into the video if you pause it with the red ring is what I am referring to where can I buy a similar item, and what is it for? thanks
@@PetersonBlanc that's a lens filter. That one is a variable neutral density filter made by moment. It's used when you want to shoot at a low shutter speed and aperture. (example: recording at 1/24 fps with a 1.8 aperture in broad daylight or taking photos with similar settings to achieve motion blur for a certain look)
There's a link for it under the video: ✔️ Moment Variable ND 6-9 Stop Filter - moment.8ocm68.net/bW4Nb
your use of the word adapter made me think of the other product.
After F11 I can see 4-5 black spots in my images.
My sensor is clean, no spots when shooting other lenses.
There are dust specs on the back element of the lens inside ;/
And I used it only once during a wedding. I bought my xt4 with 18-55 in September 2021.
Fujifilm told me they will clean it ( starting from 100 USD).
I'm disappointed.
Sorry to hear :-(
would this lens be good enough to do Real estate videos with for detailed shots?
I would go a little bit wider since the 18 ends up being something like a 22mm with the crop factor. However, it is a good lens though that can capture interior areas well. Again, make sure you have a wider lens in your arsenal.
What’s your video auto focus settings ?
talk head part was face/eye
shoe part was multi
everything else was manual
Quality.
Trying
The voice is even better than the lens..
Great video man. Sub is a must ❤️
:-D
god tier review.
hey! I want you to swim in the algorithms!!!!
:-)
Nice
Thank you!
Okay fine I'll buy the 18-55! LOL
Just make sure you have a plan for using it!
@@visionarywatts I need a good dedicated video lens. This is the one. I just gotta pull the trigger now lol
You get thumb up just for stacking million step up rings like me.
Yea I can’t be out here buying multiple filters for specific lenses. I ain’t got it like that $$$$ lol
big heavy boring lense. 15-45 or 55-200 much more intresting
Enjoy!
I never knew Marvin Gaye was into photography