This is the lens I've been waiting for.
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- I've always wanted a lens like the Viltrox 13mm 1.4 on my Fuji camera, and now the time is finally here. Wide angle lenses with fast apertures aren't super common, but when they do come around, I want them.
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00:00 Cinematic Garbage
00:37 Introduction/Sample Images
01:32 Overview
02:22 Sample Footage
03:49 A Message Lost to Time...
04:48 Sample Images/Who is this lens for?
06:50 The lens I've been waiting for
07:05 An Ode to the Replicants - Наука та технологія
I'm highly invested in the CGU. (Cinematic Garbage Universe)
You should check out Simon Stålenhag art for semilar aesthetics. And the "Tales from the Loop"series that is based on his works.
What's the point of saying that?
@@ritikrana9418 Because If you look at the props and the sets that GxAce video are made of, its mostly old electronic garbage that have cleverly been repurposed to look a bit old and cyberpunkish.
I still can't get over how insanely well done his videos are. He really ups the bar every time and this unique style and approach is unmatched. It's hard watching regular videos about lenses and the likes when you come off this channel.
The Nikon 13mm f/5.6 Ai-s is by far the best super-wide rectilinear lens ever made, and I've had the pleasure of using one for an hour or so...my buddy bought one used for about $15,000 and sold it for almost $25,000. It was actually Ken Rockwell's copy and one of only a few to come up for sale. Its image quality is unmatched, but it's an f/5.6 so it's certainly not like this lens here...but I rest my case. If you've never heard of the Nikon...I recommend to look it up! It's an amazing optic!
You are on a ROLL!!! Excellent content as always. I have never seen anything like it on UA-cam great work creating your own lane in a crowded space. Also thank you so much for sharing a majority of photos with a black background instead of white. The white background always strained my eyes when looking at a photo on a screen.
Thanks so much!! The videos will only get more weird from here hahah. Yeah, the white photo background trend is getting very annoying hahah
More weird? Can’t wait!
@@GxAce Bring it on! The weird is great!
Even the promotional segment is a work of art
I appreciate that:). Thanks for watching!
@@GxAce I watch it every time despite having no spare cash for patreon just because it's so interesting to look at
And suddenly everything’s changes. There was a before time when I didn’t know gxace. Now is a different time. A first experience of this channel and immediately I see that I have more to learn. Waves of gratitude
That really is what it feels like. It has nothing to do with watching a normal UA-cam channel, it's so much more substantial and cinematic
Im loving the increase in content man im always taken away into this different world in your "revievs" ( I dont really want to call them that, they're more like art!)
Love from Switzerland :)
Oh man these videos are so beautiful. Binge watching them right now. The way you combine shots with the music, the super cool product shot setups, the feeling of stepping into the ghost in the shell-universe - where a camera review takes place - truly unique and two steps above every other creator in the camera/lens review space. Love it love it love it!
I am dumbfounded. The quality in which you present every frame of this video, paired with the audio, is insane. More importantly than looking and sounding fantastic, but you have created a feeling and a world that just isn't found anywhere else on this platform. Completely unique and utterly compelling. Thank you for making these videos with so much intention.
I'm glad you're able to make consistent content Casey, I know it takes a lot of work to do it.
As always, appreciate the content.
Casey, I really love the way you see and edit colors on your photos.
I want to get better at color in photography too. Could you please make a video about developing color skills or maybe recommend me something that you used to improve your color editing? Books, courses, tips, anything.
Thank you for you videos, I always happy to find out that you posted new video! It’s like a new episode of favorite series, visual is outstanding!
I also would love to learn from his color correction..
Your videos are insanely watchable. I'm a filmmaker getting into photography and you mix it just right for me!
Love the atmosphere that your videos create. It's really consistent throughout all your channel. Amazing work in even the smallest details. Framing those filters in that packaging is A1 my friend
Love the look and vibe of your videos. I can tell you brought me back to photographing with my fuji Xt-1. Keep it up!
Great to hear, that's awesome! Thanks :)
God i get goosebumps after watching each video. Your style is out of this world, i haven't seen anything like that again in youtube. Immaculate
Currently my favourite channel on YT. Really really appreciating all the hard work that goes into this.
The sample footage and pictures you showed in the video are stunning and i absolutely love them. I can't wait to watch more of your videos.
Finally bought this lens, because of this video. Again, I say: Viltrox, you need to start handing over checks to this guy.
Oh man, thanks for the recommendation. This is exactly what I’be been looking for. Plus, watching your videos is always so enjoyable.
WEEKLY UPLOADS?!?!?!?!
Seeing how long I can keep that up hahah
Your viltrox 23mm video is the reason i finally bit the bullet and invested into the fuji system and couldn’t be happier i did!
Beautiful take on this lens. Love your samples and your color correction 👍🏼
Not as shallow DoF, but looking at a super wide for my Canon 6D I bought a EF 20mm 2.8 in like new condition for $210.
I am going to use it in Istambul next month and I will get some of your presets to spice up my images.
Thank you for this awesome video. Every time you upload a video you see the step further to an actual cinematic masterpiece. At the time I would consider your videos cinematic masterpieces but somehow you get even at this point better with every single video. My widest lens is a 16mm and I definitely need a wider lens in my kit. After this video I might order one because yeah I have a pretty heavy lens addiction and the character of this lens got me immediately. Thanks for this awesome video and keep going this shots are fire.
You’re such an inspiration to me, thank you for all of this. For your art.
Dude your videos are simply a visual pleasure to watch
You hit 🎯 the target with both your very unique futuristic style and how you actually are evaluating or presenting your topics. Very informative and entertaining! Keep it up!
Been binge watching your videos... and DAMMMMM BRO. You're giving me goosebumps
I love this lens! Its my favorite wide angle lens for Fujifilm. Viltrox made a great lens and I hope they release more with this quality. Cool video!
This video popped up in my recommended, and I will say after peeking at your channel I'm hooked. These videos are incredibly creative and pretty, from what I've seen there seems to be a story behind the narrator seemingly getting sucked into technology with each passing video. I'm very interested to see the next video you put out
such a unique style of reviews! great job as always… in love with it 🫰🏼
amazing video as always my man, and yeah I'm excited about this lens and will be picking one up soon
I've just been recommended your channel. Love it. Love the head gear with voice. Amazing aesthetic.
got this lens for couple of months, and absolutely love it with my X-E4 😍
Your videos remind me of the Love, Death & Robots series. I find myself watching them because of the aesthetic, the story, the feeling and the uniqueness of the video itself. It is not your typical review video. It always has something more. Just love it.
ANOTHER. Truly we are blessed.
Its so rare to find photography videos that actually explore/demo styles and moods I'm interested in.
damn.. watching this vs other lens reviews makes this seem like it deserves an oscar for real. so creative, the atmosphere, music, studio and all around structure of the video. love it as it is! please keep it going! now I want this lens!!!!
Just a second ago I was just doin my usual lazy Sundae Funday stuff... Now I need this lense, mate!
Amazing vlogging style, loving it, so I subbed with the quickness!
Breathtaking video as always!
The best kept secret in the Fujifilm lens lineup is the 14mm f/2.8. I've had it for years and take it as my solo travel lens all the time. It's exquisitely sharp. Yet, no one talks about it! Sometimes I need a little more light for interior shots, so maybe I'll check this Viltrox lens out.
sold my 14mm after letting it collect dust for to long. still I miss it more than occasionally. the textures that lens could capture is second to none imo
Gx, I found your channel two days ago and I am absolutely enamoured. You produce fantastic content that you should be insanely proud of. Keep it up. Loving it unconditionally.
also, have you considered making a discord? It would be really cool to hangout and chat with you and maybe do some photography weekly/monthly challenges or something.
Thanks so much! :D. I do have a discord for my over 100 Patrons actually! Over at patreon.com/gxace :)
You have earned a subscriber, all your content is top notch. I have never subscribed to someone so fast.
Thank you for blessing us with another great video!! 🙌
You are killing it bro🙌every video you upload brings me to a different world! I love it
Viltrox is my favorite lens maker aside from Sigma for 3rd party options. You 100% nailed it with the modern vintage description. Viltrox makes the best lenses in that category and you don’t have to give up electronic features like AF and metering. They’re really changing the market imo.
The effort you put in is astonishing. You, are what the world needs.
Hard to imagine myself staying with full frame and continuing to pay exorbitant prices with lenses like this coming out for Fooj.
seriously. switiched to sony and it is too damn expensive. the uniqueness of fuji is making me want to switch again for only half the price
@@daveed5923 some of the Fuji lenses can be more expensive than full frame. For example Nikon's 50 1.8 is a show stopping lens and very reasonably priced. But on the whole there are thousands to be saved when we start comparing 2.8 zooms and the more exotic primes like the 20mm 1.8.
Yeah those prices are pretty intense...
If you look into older systems, there are many great bargains. I have the Canon EF 20 f2.8, 28 f1.8 and 40 f2.8 all in like new condition and I pay 550 for the 3, and the IQ paired witj my 6D is fantastic.
I would love to get off the Sony FF conveyor belt, but I cannot physically give Fujifilm my money right now because they simply cannot deliver cameras, and haven't been able to for over a year. The only Fujifilm camera system I can buy into right now is the GFX 50R/S II, which kind of defeats the purpose of switching to a more portable system with affordable lenses.
Absolutely top class and engaging as always! Great stuff!
Very good video. As a Fuji user since long time, I agree 100%. You have a new follower. Kudos. 👍👏
Top tier cinematography, just wow! Love your photos as well.
I have a rokinon 12mm f2 for my xt4 to fill this exact hole, but this just ups the game so much. Looking forward to trying it.
I find it incredibly ironic that you made a video about this lens this week. I took delivery of mine on Monday and took it out on Tuesday for all day casual photography. It ended up shocking me with how well it performed and just how much I liked the 20mm focal length. Tonight I’m going to a Halloween event at Universal, Halloween Horror Nights, and I wanted this lens so that I could see in the dark but capture a wide scene. I realized I didn’t have anything in the bag that could do that so this was an easy choice. I can’t wait to see how it performs tonight! Great images from you as always, and I love the tone of your presentation.
Yesterday I went to sleep thinking about this lens and how much it would look awesome on some sort of cinemascope aspect ratio, and then you give us this wonderful review, thanks for confirming that this lens is awesome, especially with the aspect ratio you're using!
Man, your videos inspire me to not only buy a new lens but also use the hell out of it too!
I own this lens and by far the best ultra wide for Fuji cameras. It's an absolute beast int he xh2s
Love your creativity dude
👏 you’re always the final boss for my purchase decisions. I have the 10-24 but really don’t need the overlap it has from 16-24 since I have the 16-80, and those are all f/4. So this lens makes so much sense to replace the 10-24, and get a bunch of stops more light. I’ve been skeptical of quality with Viltrox lenses but I trust your judgement so I’m in.
your videos are unique and a delight for the eyes, excellent work!
Thanks so much :)
dope video man really well done 👏
Another banger!! Have been loving the recent uploads. Fuji need to hire you so badly, your videos make me pick up my fuji/any camera for that matter more than any other piece of media I consume and that to me is amazing. Thankyou!
Ps. Luts anytime soon? 👀😎
Pumped we are seeing content from you more often!!
Great video as always man!
Your videos are amazing. Thanks for the review
Great video, as always!! Your content always inspires me to go shoot more. Also, I’m curious of your thoughts on if this lens is similar to the Fuji 16mm f1.4: also a lens with shallow depth of field in a wide angle perspective. Would this lens compliment the 16mm Fuji, or is there too much overlap between the two? It seems like this lens has better autofocus
Man the Intro is Fire!
Hight quality production!
Bravo
Wow, very creative, unique and insightful review. I'm impressed!
I have this lens for Sony E and I absolutely love it! It covers my A7iii very well for an APSC lens and it's an astro/lowlight monster.
I’m not even a photographer and I love your videos. Incredible work 👏🏾 I can say I was here before you hit a million subs!
I'm not a photographer, just mildly interested in the topic. This is probably the first lens review I've ever seen that oozes mood and style. If that's not worth a subscribe, I don't know what is.
Thanks so much, that really means a lot!
So fucking true.
super cool content! love your videos so far (now i want the 32 zeiss for fuji haha). so cool to see the netrunner helmet from Josan Gonzalez neuromancer's cover 😍
I love that you timed the vocal distortion with “very awesome”. It was very awesome 😉
Love the props and industrial stuff scattered about the b-roll. So dope.
please do a review of your studio and props at some time, I love the light/display box you use to showcase products and also the neuromancer helmet and in general the gritty cyberpunk vibes of your movies
You are my new favorite creator by a long shot. Pickin up Liminal Space as soon as I can!
My man you always on point. Excellent as always. always wondered how a review of non camera-related tech from you would look like. Like a speaker or headphone review. Or one of those fpga retro game emulators. Or monitors or old Trinitrons. I would love to see something like that. Not that I dont enjoy the camera gear reviews as they are always fantastic.
Another masterpiece review, congrats!
I feel bad to watch your content on phone. So I add it to watch later and watch it on my pc. I have never been so inspired by a UA-cam channel. Amazing work!
Casey, not sure you´ve talked about this before but would love to hear you talking more about your color grading process to fuji footage. Beautiful content as always
I struggled so hard with a limited budget choosing between the viltrox 13mm and the xf16mm 1.4. As a hobbyist, hard to justify both, but doesn't mean I still don't want both!
I jump for joy every time I see a new post on this channel.
Couldn’t agree more! It’s the best Viltrox lens for Fuji in my opinion. And I’ve owned the 13, 23, 33, and 85.
Casey’s videos are the best
dude love you channel first time viewer !!1
I’ve had this lens for awhile and only used it once. Now with this piece of art, you’re going to make me start using it more. 😅
Just got mine to add to my X-T4 lineup and I am astonished... I never had such a fast lens and its aeons away from my widest lens which is a vintage Tokina 17mm f3.5, I wil keep the Tokina for video but this Viltrox is my new go to lens for everyday stills use now!
You are the best UA-camr. No ifs or buts. That's just it. Thank you for service to mankind in this though times.
Excellent content! Put this lense on my list for when I buy a Fuji! 🤩
You are awesome, I don't care about Fuji but you and your videos are so great I watched it anyway.
Thank you! so excited when I saw this video pop up =)
Gx has such a unique combination of cinematic documentary and informative product overviews
The look of the Viltrox is awesome. Sounds like the new Lumix 18mm 1.8 would also be right up your alley.
THANK YOU!!! I’ve been waiting for you to review this lens because I was on the fence about this lena… Well not anymore :)
What a sick video, so cinematic and a perfect demonstration
Love the channel!
Gonna need that Liminal space lightroom pack as a lut pack for video. that color is 👌
Wow incrediable lens. Has a really unique look. And as always epic video and really nice images.
By far best intro to the best review I’ve seen.
you are the youtuber my life has been missing
I’m not even in to cameras but your videos are brilliant! Love your work so much
beautiful and insightful video. Subscribed.
Not even movie trailers make me feel the goosbumps like your videos!!! waiting for the xs10 pleaaaase!
This is some hyper quality content . Booked my name to your subscriber list before 1 M . You are gonna skyrocket , man .
I love the enthusiasm for wide fast primes. They're integral to the cinematic experience and quite frankly replicating human vision experience. I'm holding out for a 9mm f1.4
I’m halfway through the last Neuromancer book. I was not expecting to see it in real life. This presentation is unreal.