Viltrox 27mm f1.2 is a very nice prime. Swirly bokeh of a vintage lens, but with auto focus,sharp at f1.2. It's just kinda large for an APSC lens, but managable. Good value, too.
I just wish it came in the size/weight of the fuji 35mm f1.4 :( i also own the viltrox 13mm f1.4 and as gorgeous of landscape shots it takes, it became so burdensome to carry with me on my persons whilst traveling. it ended up staying in my hotel for 85% of my tokyo trip earlier this year :(.
Yeah, that's a beast of a lens and you get such an amazing lens for so little money, it is insane. Image quality is extremely good, but the size and weight are not that enjoyable.
@@bebechat14 I would just buy actual vintage lenses and adapt them if that's the look you're going for. Most of the modern AF lenses still look a lot sharper than actual vintage glass.
Glad you’ve made the jump to the X-H2S! I honestly think it produces an incredible video image that can rival cine cameras 5x its cost 🙌 In terms of lenses, a surprising favourite of mine has been the Viltrox 27mm 1.2. It pairs perfectly with the X-H2S in terms of size weight and balance; and the picture and build quality are solid performers. Really didn’t expect to love a lens from Viltrox as much as I do!
Hi Samuel. I enjoy your channel very much. Long time (40years) former Canon shooter here. Everything from a F1 film camera to the 5DSR. I also switched to Fujifilm & sold all my Canon gear. I believe the cost savings warranted such a decision for me. I invested heavily in Fuji lenses & also bought the Viltrox 27mm f1.3 & the Viltrox 75mm f1.2. Amazing value for the Viltrox lenses & exceptional image quality. I recently retired & continue to shoot personal work with 2 XT3 cameras & battery grips. There are some trade offs with respect to switching to an APSC sensor but I find the Fuji ecosystem is sufficient for my style of shooting. Fuji autofocus still lacks significantly behind other major camera manufactures. I hope that Fujifilm Corporate Management will provide the necessary resources,financial, R&D, etc. to address their camer’s shortcomings & firmware updates. Best wishes & safe travels.
The 55-200mm is an under-rated lens. I actually sold my 70-300mm for it. I had real problems with it re-gaining focus after zooming which the 55-200 does not have. It also compliments my 18-55 perfectly - and is small and light for travel photography if you want that extra reach. You can normally find it really cheap second hand, so it is worth just having in your kit.
Actually update - I have just traded in my 18-55mm and 55-200 for an 18-120mm PWZ with a 23 F2. WOW this combination just blew my old combo away!! I carry my 23 F2 with me just in case the F4 is not up to low light performance - that fits in my pocket. In low light it is unlikely I want to zoom too much - it is mainly nighttime photography around where I am travelling to. Love my new combo.
That Tascam XLR unit is well worth the cash, I hadn't actually needed to use an external recorder since I got the Tascam. It's pretty easy to use as well.
I really love kislux bags. The fabric is very good. The golden embellishments add a touch of beauty. When I went to the church, I received some praise.
Xf 18 mm , Viltrox 27 mm , fuji 56 mm, then either the viltrox 75 or fuji 80 macro for primes! For zooms its the xf 10-24 and fuji 100-400 ! For video thr xf 18-120 for special effects and gimbal work
Switched from Sony to Fuji on with the release of the XT5. I sold it for an XH2s and an XE4. Super happy with my setup right now. I wouldn’t mind an X100vi though lol
I would highly recommend the voigtlander 27 f2.0! I love the images coming out with my x-t5, and manually focusing is fun and easy with that combo. It just makes you more involved in the photography process and the images have a special look ( at f2.0 it is a bit soft but I don't mind that). It is quite expensive for what it is though
Nice and thorough overview! Do you plan on getting the tilt adapter for the GFX 100 II? It’s one of the main reasons why I’m leaning towards buying GFX 100 II instead of the GFX100S II.
I’ve been thinking for a while to buy x-t5, but lately I found out the focus is not great. It is worth to buy it? can you give me some advice about it, I don’t know what to do🤔 I want to mention that I want to use it as a main camera for photography events. I will appreciate your feedback.
At around 5:49 the video does something very weird with the microphone. I also have that with my X-H2s. Do you have any idea why? My best guess is something with the Anti Aliasing Filter. BTW. Love your whole channel and all the beautiful videos you produce 🫶
Hey Samuel - beginner here. I have the fuji xs20 with the kit lens but I want something less bulky/ lightweight. Recommend a smaller pancake lens or other smaller lightweight lens from Fuji I should get for it? Thanks! Big fan of your work.
Hi sam. It's an out of topic question, but, where is andrew t kearns? Do you happen to know anything about him? Is he okay? Cuz I just noticed that all of his media is no longer. I just hope that he is okay and he just need a break from social media and internet
Once you’ve spent time with it, it’s very workable. In 2024 should that be that way? Or have the others just raised the bar so high? Either way you can clearly see in the video it very useable
It's funny I have similar kit XT5 and GFX 50s ii about to upgrade to 100s ii ..came from Nikon D850 which I'm selling to pay for NEW GFX 100s ii. DJi drone mini 3 pro also and pocket 3 What about the 100s ii ....same sensor I have 20-35, 35 -70 I have 100-200 😂we have similar thinking Yes I have a go pro 10 😮.... Do you have a drone ? And yes I want the 55 1.7
my dude if u have gfx, you can switch entirely to fuji that's the deal! but if you're struggling with lights and you need some lowlight performance and you use crop&35mm, you need nothing but sony it's very obvious now. god bless your fortune
Bought my entry to the fujifilm world with the x100vi and i am finding photos are so much more difficult to edit(narrower dynamic range) when compared to my sony a7 III. Much weaker image quality too. A bit disappointed really as i though IQ was on par. I am using Lightroom. Is there a much better editor for fuji files? Thoughts? Thanks
Yes they absolutely have less dynamic range compared to full frame offerings. Image quality however should be on par, not sure what's going on there. Apparently Capture One is better at handling fuji files, but you would have to learn a new editing software. I tried it for a while and found it wasn't worth switching over for me.
No way I could afford to switch to another camera company's gear. I have too much invested in my Sony lenses and accessories. I'm a video hobbyist, make UA-cam vids and make short films of my own interests. Maybe if I was doing video for a living, I would change systems, if I could unload the cost in a project budget. Interesting show. Cheers.
Enjoy the channel my man. I have a mint Fuji 70-300mm with the 1.4x Adapter I’m looking to part with. Hit me up if it’s something you may be interested in!
I'm probably the only one, but I've reached peak irritation with every single photography video on UA-cam for the last couple of years having the same exact "chill" music I bought a 25L Fjallraven backpack 5 years ago, been around the world and beat it to shit and it's still in good shape, idk what 'yall are doing to justify one year as good ROI lol
Sensor size shouldn’t be a hindrance if you’re good at photography. Just because it’s full frame doesn’t mean that it’s always gonna look good if you’re not good at it.
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Viltrox 27mm f1.2 is a very nice prime. Swirly bokeh of a vintage lens, but with auto focus,sharp at f1.2. It's just kinda large for an APSC lens, but managable. Good value, too.
I just wish it came in the size/weight of the fuji 35mm f1.4 :( i also own the viltrox 13mm f1.4 and as gorgeous of landscape shots it takes, it became so burdensome to carry with me on my persons whilst traveling. it ended up staying in my hotel for 85% of my tokyo trip earlier this year :(.
Yeah, that's a beast of a lens and you get such an amazing lens for so little money, it is insane. Image quality is extremely good, but the size and weight are not that enjoyable.
I agree on the viltrox, also there offering is quiet impressive and the quality is decent
Any suggestions for a smaller lens with the qualities of a vintage lens?
@@bebechat14 I would just buy actual vintage lenses and adapt them if that's the look you're going for. Most of the modern AF lenses still look a lot sharper than actual vintage glass.
A new Sam Elkins video drop?!!? What a great day. Thanks Sam!
I’m glad the H2s is working out!!!
Glad you’ve made the jump to the X-H2S! I honestly think it produces an incredible video image that can rival cine cameras 5x its cost 🙌 In terms of lenses, a surprising favourite of mine has been the Viltrox 27mm 1.2. It pairs perfectly with the X-H2S in terms of size weight and balance; and the picture and build quality are solid performers. Really didn’t expect to love a lens from Viltrox as much as I do!
I have also just switched to all Fuji GFX , and keeping my M10-R. Loving the move !!!
Great Video , love listening to you Dude .
Hi Samuel. I enjoy your channel very much. Long time (40years) former Canon shooter here. Everything from a F1 film camera to the 5DSR. I also switched to Fujifilm & sold all my Canon gear. I believe the cost savings warranted such a decision for me. I invested heavily in Fuji lenses & also bought the Viltrox 27mm f1.3 & the Viltrox 75mm f1.2. Amazing value for the Viltrox lenses & exceptional image quality. I recently retired & continue to shoot personal work with 2 XT3 cameras & battery grips. There are some trade offs with respect to switching to an APSC sensor but I find the Fuji ecosystem is sufficient for my style of shooting. Fuji autofocus still lacks significantly behind other major camera manufactures. I hope that Fujifilm Corporate Management will provide the necessary resources,financial, R&D, etc. to address their camer’s shortcomings & firmware updates. Best wishes & safe travels.
I bought a kislux red mini Chanel bag, wish I had more Chanel bags, but considering my budget it's cool to have one bag
Hey Brother, Can you make a video on how you grade a video from fuji?
Great video Sam! Love to see what you create in the future with all this exciting gear!🔥
Thanks so much!
Love my 90 f2 with the XH2s they feel so good together
The 55-200mm is an under-rated lens. I actually sold my 70-300mm for it. I had real problems with it re-gaining focus after zooming which the 55-200 does not have. It also compliments my 18-55 perfectly - and is small and light for travel photography if you want that extra reach. You can normally find it really cheap second hand, so it is worth just having in your kit.
Actually update - I have just traded in my 18-55mm and 55-200 for an 18-120mm PWZ with a 23 F2. WOW this combination just blew my old combo away!! I carry my 23 F2 with me just in case the F4 is not up to low light performance - that fits in my pocket. In low light it is unlikely I want to zoom too much - it is mainly nighttime photography around where I am travelling to. Love my new combo.
In LOVE with my xh2s and the 16-55 2.8
That Tascam XLR unit is well worth the cash, I hadn't actually needed to use an external recorder since I got the Tascam. It's pretty easy to use as well.
The 110/2 is my favorite lens on the GFX
18mm 1.4 + 33mm 1.4 deadly combo
I really love kislux bags. The fabric is very good. The golden embellishments add a touch of beauty. When I went to the church, I received some praise.
Xf 18 mm , Viltrox 27 mm , fuji 56 mm, then either the viltrox 75 or fuji 80 macro for primes! For zooms its the xf 10-24 and fuji 100-400 ! For video thr xf 18-120 for special effects and gimbal work
If you could only have the xt5 or h2s for both photo and video which would you choose?
I love kislux that on the butterfly bag it says auguri / tanti auguri which means happy birthday
This video was very helpful. Your work is fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration!
The Viltrox 13mm f1.4 is a great lens. It's great for Video as well. Definitely check it out
Switched from Sony to Fuji on with the release of the XT5. I sold it for an XH2s and an XE4. Super happy with my setup right now. I wouldn’t mind an X100vi though lol
Sony full frame? I hear this a bit, but it never is clear
@@eadc888 Sony apsc. I had a Sony a6600
Try the 10-24 f4 (v2). It’s a great wide angle lens.
Awesome stuff! ..my backpack that I really enjoy and fits my everyday situation as well as gear is my Shimoda Urban Explore! great bag all around..
Safe travels !
You should check out the Viltrox 27mmf1.2 for the xf mount 👌
Torn between the 32-64 vs 55 1.7…please help 😢
I would highly recommend the voigtlander 27 f2.0! I love the images coming out with my x-t5, and manually focusing is fun and easy with that combo. It just makes you more involved in the photography process and the images have a special look ( at f2.0 it is a bit soft but I don't mind that). It is quite expensive for what it is though
Great vid! You mentioned the 40L Peak Design bag is pretty big. Could it fit under a seat on a plane? Would the 30L be a better choice?
Nice and thorough overview! Do you plan on getting the tilt adapter for the GFX 100 II? It’s one of the main reasons why I’m leaning towards buying GFX 100 II instead of the GFX100S II.
I'm a huge fan of my 50mm F1.0. It's sharper than the 56mm for sure and the 1.0 is great for low light.
I’ve been thinking for a while to buy x-t5, but lately I found out the focus is not great. It is worth to buy it? can you give me some advice about it, I don’t know what to do🤔 I want to mention that I want to use it as a main camera for photography events. I will appreciate your feedback.
I just sold the same kit, even the bag. Not because it wasn’t good. It’s a great kit
At around 5:49 the video does something very weird with the microphone. I also have that with my X-H2s. Do you have any idea why? My best guess is something with the Anti Aliasing Filter. BTW. Love your whole channel and all the beautiful videos you produce 🫶
Hey Samuel - beginner here. I have the fuji xs20 with the kit lens but I want something less bulky/ lightweight. Recommend a smaller pancake lens or other smaller lightweight lens from Fuji I should get for it? Thanks! Big fan of your work.
wow i really love the mood awesome man
What camera and focal length were use at 5:13?
would you try the gfx100 S mark II or go straight to the 100 mark II? awesome content, thabks for sharing!!
Great video! What happen to that Blackmagic you spoke about in the other video?
Does gfx100s II have battery grip?
Did you see the 100s ii that’s came out recently? What are your thoughts on the 100 mark 2 vs the 100s mark 2?
Lol, he’s speaking about it in the video, did you even watch it? 😂
@@JaJutWaGFX 100 ii and GFX 100s ii are two different cameras
Hi sam. It's an out of topic question, but, where is andrew t kearns? Do you happen to know anything about him? Is he okay? Cuz I just noticed that all of his media is no longer. I just hope that he is okay and he just need a break from social media and internet
Was noticing this as well. Always loved his work and process.
Fuji gang represent. 😌📷
great video! how do you find the autofocus on the xt5/xh2s? that is really my only hesitation with deciding to go with one of those cameras!
It’s fine, but not close as good as canon or Sony, especially in afc, the others are waaay better. Even Nikon with the zf, z8 and z9.
Once you’ve spent time with it, it’s very workable. In 2024 should that be that way? Or have the others just raised the bar so high? Either way you can clearly see in the video it very useable
It's funny I have similar kit
XT5 and GFX 50s ii about to upgrade to 100s ii ..came from Nikon D850 which I'm selling to pay for NEW GFX 100s ii. DJi drone mini 3 pro also and pocket 3
What about the 100s ii ....same sensor
I have 20-35, 35 -70
I have 100-200
😂we have similar thinking
Yes I have a go pro 10 😮....
Do you have a drone ?
And yes I want the 55 1.7
Why do you need to upgrade to the 100sii, your 50Sii work is wonderful and 50mp is more that anyone ever needs.
Get the viltrox 27 1.2. Trust me just buy it. It is amazing and unique
You’re the reason I got the 56 1.2 Taz
@@robmcd That is also a great lens.
The XF 50-140 2.8 is by far the best telephoto zoom lens for X-mount!
Awesome
Love ya work mate
Thank you! Cheers!
This vid was lots of fun. I have the sigma 56 1.4 for my x-t3 and I love it. Super small and has great image quality and bokeh
Do you miss shooting full frame for video?
my dude if u have gfx, you can switch entirely to fuji that's the deal! but if you're struggling with lights and you need some lowlight performance and you use crop&35mm, you need nothing but sony it's very obvious now. god bless your fortune
16-55mm f2.8 not 18-55mm. Besides that great video Sam!
Bought my entry to the fujifilm world with the x100vi and i am finding photos are so much more difficult to edit(narrower dynamic range) when compared to my sony a7 III. Much weaker image quality too. A bit disappointed really as i though IQ was on par. I am using Lightroom. Is there a much better editor for fuji files? Thoughts? Thanks
User error, I have both cameras and can’t tell the difference in quality unless shooting above 1600 iso
Yes they absolutely have less dynamic range compared to full frame offerings. Image quality however should be on par, not sure what's going on there. Apparently Capture One is better at handling fuji files, but you would have to learn a new editing software. I tried it for a while and found it wasn't worth switching over for me.
@@arsalanalimCapture One is not difficult to learn and handles Fuji files very well
No way I could afford to switch to another camera company's gear. I have too much invested in my Sony lenses and accessories. I'm a video hobbyist, make UA-cam vids and make short films of my own interests. Maybe if I was doing video for a living, I would change systems, if I could unload the cost in a project budget. Interesting show. Cheers.
16:30 - don't burn anything below your monitor, you're going to damage your (expensive) screen
All dat kislux bags sssssoooooooo gorgeous
The GFX100II has a $675 trade in rebate on now.
Enjoy the channel my man. I have a mint Fuji 70-300mm with the 1.4x Adapter I’m looking to part with. Hit me up if it’s something you may be interested in!
my girl does digital and i do film its great
great video thanks :)
Fuji gang
peak design lifetime warranty could have saved you $$$
I'm probably the only one, but I've reached peak irritation with every single photography video on UA-cam for the last couple of years having the same exact "chill" music
I bought a 25L Fjallraven backpack 5 years ago, been around the world and beat it to shit and it's still in good shape, idk what 'yall are doing to justify one year as good ROI lol
I said 9 years bro lol
If you haven't already, don't update to the latest firmware, it is bugged and will ruin your autofocus/tracking.
😊
Fujiiiiiiiii
Wow, super bold move to sell the r5 and switch to that smaller sensor
Fuji must be paying the UA-camrs well 😅
@@charliipresley he has a gfx aswell, beats the crap out of the r5
Sensor size shouldn’t be a hindrance if you’re good at photography. Just because it’s full frame doesn’t mean that it’s always gonna look good if you’re not good at it.
The GFX is Fuji’s answer to people who think like this.
@@ChrisThe1 ohhh for sure does. But r5 and gfx are for completely different purposes. He replaced the r5 with the xh2s... bold move.
I don't understand how he's using a rode mic and he sounds so low and bad, maybe he needs to find out on his mic setting but the video is good!
Well, at least the lenses are cheap.
nice video but your audio gain is too low
I don’t need the xh2s I don’t need the xh2s I don’t need the xh2s….