Another 'Wow" episode. GREAT work! You are just getting better and better at producing engaging content. As well as a great photographer, teacher and reviewer, the subtleties which you are adding to the video style (wide comment + switching briefly to a 2:35 aspect ration etc.) are taking these to the next level. Your flow is natural, you know when and when not to cut, your music choices were top notch (a bit loud around the 3:30 min mark though) . I love the virtue of "being intentional" ...wonderful points all around. I hope others seeing this or reading this comment watch more of your vids, they'll learn a lot and be rewarded with inspiration! Keep up the great work and I wish you and this channel ALL the BEST!!
Thank you so much Tobias! Storytelling in video has always been a weakness since I started doing youtube - I'm glad I'm improving! I'm also working on the sound/music - while doing this video, I learned about "gain". I'll listen to the part that you said was loud. Again, thanks Tobias!
Another interesting film. I do a fair amount of architectural, church interiors (or I did before everything locked down in the UK), and my goto for this is the Fuji 14 mm 2.8. I quite like wide angles, my favourite all-time lens (apart from the weight) is the Nikon 12-24, and I've used a Nikon 10-20, which took a bit of getting used to in terms of compositon. Again in the UK we have many towns and cities with streets that are narrow and quite closed in, so I find the Fuji wide prime provides a good perspective for street photos - you often have to get close to your subjects and the 14mm means you can do that, and the resulting photos don't look like you've jammed the camera into someone's face. And with wide primes almost everything seems ot be in focus so you can be agile at getting those fleeting moments. And another benefit I found with the 10mm ultra-wide field of view especially, is that you can often get shots of people who are standing almost by your side without them knowing they are being snapped.
Thanks Martin! I always enjoy reading your comment, very insightful! 10mm is currently a fringe focal length in my mind, I can imagine the adjustment with the distance and distortion.
"While it's not yet natural, be intentional." This statement says it all.👏🏼When we are fazed by challenges although it might be hard we should still try to restructure our intentions. With certain adjustments we might be able to multiply our chances. Great video Kuya Kebs! 👏🏼🙌🏼
Nice job, really love the photo inside the mall. The beauty of 24mm is that it pulls the viewer in, and really makes them part of the scene. But I’m like you, I can’t be stuck with one focal length forever, as much as I can see the benefits of that.
Thanks Joel! That's true, it pulls you in. When the subject is close in the photo, you really 'know' it's close. Same! I really see the benefit of having only one focal length, but the upside of having multiple is a lot too!
I sold mine awhile back but then I was editing a few old shots of my kids tonight. I noticed that alot of the shots from this lens/focal length were keepers and now I'm getting ready to trade in my 18-55 to pick this up again. Love all the street shots with the jeepneys! Good job kabayan!
Thanks a lot Paolo! I used to own 16 1.4 and traded it, it was only when I looked back at the photos that I realized I like the focal length - I had a hard time adjusting at first though!
Love your handwritten subtitles that wiggle, nice touch. I think you should reconsider focusing on wide, you do it well. The images in your POV section were of activity on a urban street that was filled with visual chaos but, your shots cleanly separated the subjects from the messy background.
I've found the shorter the focal length, the closer you should get to your subject. I use the WCL-X70 (14mm/21mm equiv) whenever I'm taking photos in close situations eg: having a meal with friends. Try getting *really* close instead of being at a distance and "trying to fit it all in" and see how you feel about it then?
Thank you! Yeah, I can see the benefit doing that :) Like you, that's something that I would do with friends and family. If I do that with strangers on the streets, the focal length would not be the problem but the uncomfortable proximity. That discomfort is something that I can work on in the future but for now, it's not my style of shooting and I don't feel it's safe in this season.
🤣 when I think of Bruce Gilden, the first thing that comes to mind is his confidence then his photos. I deeply respect the style of shooting and the types of photos one can get with doing that. I remember Tatsuo Suzuki as well, great photographer! I enjoy looking at their photos but I can't imagine myself going that close and having that much 'tension' (for now at least).
Haha that intro, that's a high level street photography technique 🤫 I used find that anything wider than a 50mm equivalent was hard to compose, now that I've been using the 35mm focal length, it's become the new natural. Just goes to show that the more you cmit to a focal length the easier it becomes!
Most of the footage are from the 16mm, some are from GoPro, and the footage of me 'modeling' is from the 50mmf2 😁 Thanks Michael! I'm starting to collate work on my website, I'll work on the book once I have a cohesive collection :D
from the footage it seems like you are using a diffusion filter. if so could you tell me the strength of the filter? i'm deciding to buy one but not yet know what strength to buy, i want old-Hongkong-cinema-esque dreamy look, but hopefully not too strong of an effect. thank you in advance!
Before I even continue watching this video, I just gotta say how coincidental and fortunate for me to have found this. I have been trying to find the courage and a reason to sell my 35 f2 for the 16 f2.8 because 1.) I don’t want to spend $400 on it, so I would rather sell a lens and pay the difference. 2.) Because I’m a minimalist and having 3 or more lenses overwhelms me. And 4.) Because I hardly use my 35 anymore and I haven’t been inspired to use it since I feel like I’ve “used it up” enough to where now I feel limited to what I can do with it (even though in reality that’s not really true). When I tell you I have been tearing my brain up for days trying to decide on whether I should sell my 35 and buy the 16, I mean all my mind does is fixate on it. The 35 has been with me since I first bought a Fuji. It’s my Day One-er, my OG...getting rid of it seems like a breakup, but that 16 2.8 thoughhhhh....I’m so conflicted.
I was in the same boat so I totally feel you! In the end I sold the 35 in favor of discovery and experimentation. I loved it and it was valuable to me, I was determined to keep it.. until I realized that its value is tied to its utility - valuable only if I use it. If I'm rich, I might have kept it though 🤣 Thanks for sharing! I hope the 'review' helped you in deciding somehow 😅
@@KebsCayabyab Two months later and I have an update for you: I traded the 35 for the 16 a few weeks ago and I’m not regretting it one bit. I bought the 16 for the same reason as you did; discovery and experimentation. For my kind of photography style and vision the 16 is perfect. It captures the realism and rawness of people and the environment. And I love capturing wide angle shots of the environment with people living life and being carefree, being as candid and unobtrusive as possible. It also doubles as a pretty good lens to do close-up photography with as well. I’ve been loving it. The 16 (along with the 23 f2 which is what I also have and bought before the 16) suits me. I actually view my 23 as my new 35 f2. I wish you would have kept it.😅 Thank you again for your honest review. It was very vital. You can check out my work here: www.flickr.com/photos/144577959@N02/
@@nunyabidness_sirmadam Beautiful images! I'm happy that you've been enjoying the new lens! That 'unobstrusive' factor is really a plus for this focal length. I've been discovering that it's also good for close up shots as I mostly took photos of objects the past month due to lockdown. I still have my 23! :D
@@KebsCayabyab, thank you so much! I have way more photos to take with the 16. I think I’m good with it. But I did find myself deeply reflecting on what lens works best for me when it comes to setting and mood between the 16 and 23. The 23 for me would be used more for cinematic photography, wide angle environmental photography, portraiture, and filmmaking. The 16 would be used more for gritty, raw (mostly B&W) photos of almost any kind (with experimentation in mind).
you said it right, too fast and sharp. I have also that lens the problem for me is i must going too close to the subject to take a shoot specially if I'm doing street photography and it is also too wide for me. I like 35mm f2 for street photography and 56mm f1.2 for street portrait. I love the way you used that lens and lots of good images.Thank You for a nice and beautiful video and images. Keep always shooting 📷😉
Thanks Jojo! I feel you, this is definitely not a street portrait lens as you would need to be too close - close as in uncomfortably close 🤣 Nice lens combo bro! Thank you 🙏
i've been using 16mm in street photography before pandemic and switched to 35mm this year kasi nawala yung kumpyansa sa sarili to get near with the subject, but this video made me think of using the 16mm again. awesome video as always sir!!!
What do you think of this lens?
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man you have this talent of presenting content. the way you choose the song, the typo, the transition etc, so enjoyable to watch. thank you for this
Thanks Henry! I really appreciate your comment!
Another 'Wow" episode. GREAT work! You are just getting better and better at producing engaging content. As well as a great photographer, teacher and reviewer, the subtleties which you are adding to the video style (wide comment + switching briefly to a 2:35 aspect ration etc.) are taking these to the next level. Your flow is natural, you know when and when not to cut, your music choices were top notch (a bit loud around the 3:30 min mark though) . I love the virtue of "being intentional" ...wonderful points all around. I hope others seeing this or reading this comment watch more of your vids, they'll learn a lot and be rewarded with inspiration! Keep up the great work and I wish you and this channel ALL the BEST!!
Thank you so much Tobias! Storytelling in video has always been a weakness since I started doing youtube - I'm glad I'm improving! I'm also working on the sound/music - while doing this video, I learned about "gain". I'll listen to the part that you said was loud. Again, thanks Tobias!
@@KebsCayabyab Thank YOU, you're awesome Sir and I've turned on my bell notifications to see all that you publish. Respect.
Another interesting film. I do a fair amount of architectural, church interiors (or I did before everything locked down in the UK), and my goto for this is the Fuji 14 mm 2.8. I quite like wide angles, my favourite all-time lens (apart from the weight) is the Nikon 12-24, and I've used a Nikon 10-20, which took a bit of getting used to in terms of compositon. Again in the UK we have many towns and cities with streets that are narrow and quite closed in, so I find the Fuji wide prime provides a good perspective for street photos - you often have to get close to your subjects and the 14mm means you can do that, and the resulting photos don't look like you've jammed the camera into someone's face. And with wide primes almost everything seems ot be in focus so you can be agile at getting those fleeting moments. And another benefit I found with the 10mm ultra-wide field of view especially, is that you can often get shots of people who are standing almost by your side without them knowing they are being snapped.
Thanks Martin! I always enjoy reading your comment, very insightful! 10mm is currently a fringe focal length in my mind, I can imagine the adjustment with the distance and distortion.
"While it's not yet natural, be intentional."
This statement says it all.👏🏼When we are fazed by challenges although it might be hard we should still try to restructure our intentions. With certain adjustments we might be able to multiply our chances.
Great video Kuya Kebs! 👏🏼🙌🏼
Well said! Thank you!
More power Kebs!! Enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you so much!
Nice job, really love the photo inside the mall.
The beauty of 24mm is that it pulls the viewer in, and really makes them part of the scene. But I’m like you, I can’t be stuck with one focal length forever, as much as I can see the benefits of that.
Thanks Joel! That's true, it pulls you in. When the subject is close in the photo, you really 'know' it's close.
Same! I really see the benefit of having only one focal length, but the upside of having multiple is a lot too!
I think this 16mm f2.8 is actually wider, maybe 15mm? Compared to the 16mm f1.4
Great set Sir Kebs! That 4:10 tho!
Thanks Bong!
Nice vid. Seen your work in fb and IG. Looking forward to going back PI and doing a bit of street photography
Thank you! See you around if you are in the city!
I sold mine awhile back but then I was editing a few old shots of my kids tonight. I noticed that alot of the shots from this lens/focal length were keepers and now I'm getting ready to trade in my 18-55 to pick this up again. Love all the street shots with the jeepneys! Good job kabayan!
Thanks a lot Paolo! I used to own 16 1.4 and traded it, it was only when I looked back at the photos that I realized I like the focal length - I had a hard time adjusting at first though!
Love your handwritten subtitles that wiggle, nice touch. I think you should reconsider focusing on wide, you do it well. The images in your POV section were of activity on a urban street that was filled with visual chaos but, your shots cleanly separated the subjects from the messy background.
I've found the shorter the focal length, the closer you should get to your subject. I use the WCL-X70 (14mm/21mm equiv) whenever I'm taking photos in close situations eg: having a meal with friends. Try getting *really* close instead of being at a distance and "trying to fit it all in" and see how you feel about it then?
Thank you! Yeah, I can see the benefit doing that :) Like you, that's something that I would do with friends and family. If I do that with strangers on the streets, the focal length would not be the problem but the uncomfortable proximity. That discomfort is something that I can work on in the future but for now, it's not my style of shooting and I don't feel it's safe in this season.
@@KebsCayabyab nothing like a short focal length to get you used to getting closer to your subject. Bruce Gilden must be hating COVID >_
🤣 when I think of Bruce Gilden, the first thing that comes to mind is his confidence then his photos. I deeply respect the style of shooting and the types of photos one can get with doing that. I remember Tatsuo Suzuki as well, great photographer! I enjoy looking at their photos but I can't imagine myself going that close and having that much 'tension' (for now at least).
ahhh, those distortion came from your action cam, rite?
Thanks sir Kebs! Your video helped me a lot. I'm also trying to figure out how to maximize my 16mm f1.4.
Thanks Jem! Beautiful lens and focal length, you have a lot to explore and maximize! 😁
A lot of wisdom in this video. Great work!
Thank you!
Haha that intro, that's a high level street photography technique 🤫 I used find that anything wider than a 50mm equivalent was hard to compose, now that I've been using the 35mm focal length, it's become the new natural. Just goes to show that the more you cmit to a focal length the easier it becomes!
That's one of my 'secret' move to get candid shots 🤣 I agree! It takes a lot of practice but it will become more natural later on.
Did you film this on the 16mm too? I saw my comment right at the end there too haha hope you make the book sometime!
Most of the footage are from the 16mm, some are from GoPro, and the footage of me 'modeling' is from the 50mmf2 😁 Thanks Michael! I'm starting to collate work on my website, I'll work on the book once I have a cohesive collection :D
Can you recommend any good variable ND filter for this lens?
Nice photos! I find it so difficult to do street photos with so wide field of view..
Thanks Eugene! It is! Let's keep practicing!
Thanks for the video.. photos are really nice.. lots of love from a fellow fuji lover from India 🔥🔥❤️❤️💐💐
Hello, where did you but it po?
I traded it via FB groups. :)
You deserve 1m sub, this is the first video I saw that sharing sample photos rather than showing a face man speaking blah blah 90% of video length.
from the footage it seems like you are using a diffusion filter. if so could you tell me the strength of the filter? i'm deciding to buy one but not yet know what strength to buy, i want old-Hongkong-cinema-esque dreamy look, but hopefully not too strong of an effect. thank you in advance!
I used 1/4 Pro Mist. I'm thinking of getting 1/8 in the future. :)
Thank you for the awesomw review bro🙏 I just bought this 16mm 2.8 at my local store here in Bahrain. It's my first prime lens. Let's see and explore 👌
Thanks bro! Enjoy and shoot a lot! :D
Awesome video.
Thanks bro!
Before I even continue watching this video, I just gotta say how coincidental and fortunate for me to have found this. I have been trying to find the courage and a reason to sell my 35 f2 for the 16 f2.8 because 1.) I don’t want to spend $400 on it, so I would rather sell a lens and pay the difference. 2.) Because I’m a minimalist and having 3 or more lenses overwhelms me. And 4.) Because I hardly use my 35 anymore and I haven’t been inspired to use it since I feel like I’ve “used it up” enough to where now I feel limited to what I can do with it (even though in reality that’s not really true). When I tell you I have been tearing my brain up for days trying to decide on whether I should sell my 35 and buy the 16, I mean all my mind does is fixate on it. The 35 has been with me since I first bought a Fuji. It’s my Day One-er, my OG...getting rid of it seems like a breakup, but that 16 2.8 thoughhhhh....I’m so conflicted.
I was in the same boat so I totally feel you! In the end I sold the 35 in favor of discovery and experimentation. I loved it and it was valuable to me, I was determined to keep it.. until I realized that its value is tied to its utility - valuable only if I use it. If I'm rich, I might have kept it though 🤣
Thanks for sharing! I hope the 'review' helped you in deciding somehow 😅
@@KebsCayabyab
Two months later and I have an update for you: I traded the 35 for the 16 a few weeks ago and I’m not regretting it one bit. I bought the 16 for the same reason as you did; discovery and experimentation. For my kind of photography style and vision the 16 is perfect. It captures the realism and rawness of people and the environment. And I love capturing wide angle shots of the environment with people living life and being carefree, being as candid and unobtrusive as possible. It also doubles as a pretty good lens to do close-up photography with as well. I’ve been loving it. The 16 (along with the 23 f2 which is what I also have and bought before the 16) suits me. I actually view my 23 as my new 35 f2.
I wish you would have kept it.😅
Thank you again for your honest review.
It was very vital.
You can check out my work here:
www.flickr.com/photos/144577959@N02/
@@nunyabidness_sirmadam Beautiful images! I'm happy that you've been enjoying the new lens! That 'unobstrusive' factor is really a plus for this focal length. I've been discovering that it's also good for close up shots as I mostly took photos of objects the past month due to lockdown.
I still have my 23! :D
@@KebsCayabyab, thank you so much! I have way more photos to take with the 16. I think I’m good with it. But I did find myself deeply reflecting on what lens works best for me when it comes to setting and mood between the 16 and 23. The 23 for me would be used more for cinematic photography, wide angle environmental photography, portraiture, and filmmaking. The 16 would be used more for gritty, raw (mostly B&W) photos of almost any kind (with experimentation in mind).
you said it right, too fast and sharp. I have also that lens the problem for me is i must going too close to the subject to take a shoot specially if I'm doing street photography and it is also too wide for me. I like 35mm f2 for street photography and 56mm f1.2 for street portrait. I love the way you used that lens and lots of good images.Thank You for a nice and beautiful video and images. Keep always shooting 📷😉
Thanks Jojo! I feel you, this is definitely not a street portrait lens as you would need to be too close - close as in uncomfortably close 🤣 Nice lens combo bro! Thank you 🙏
you're really selling this lens to me. I'm thinking of getting this instead of the 18mm 1.4 now.
Are you from Iceland?
What made you ask? XD I'm from the Philippines.
Great video
Thank you 🙏
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️ as always...
Thanks Devane! Always present 🤣
i've been using 16mm in street photography before pandemic and switched to 35mm this year kasi nawala yung kumpyansa sa sarili to get near with the subject, but this video made me think of using the 16mm again. awesome video as always sir!!!
Thanks Mark! Yeah, medyo may effect ung pandemic sa shooting style. Baka iba din ung paggamit ko neto pag wala na pandemic.
Ganda ng mga composition 😍😍
Salamat Heferson 🙏
Oh gosh. Same! Bumili ako 35mm and sold it after a few months kasi I realized I just used it once and never reached out for it ever again.
Why? It felt unnatural too? 🤣