Hey, just wanted to say thanks for your vids, for years I have wanted a fuji camera because of just how awesome the XT line looks, the support and updates, and the reviews, including yours. and recently, I got one. and so far, I really like it. You helped a lot with setting it up with your vids. ( unlike the manual ) lol
Thank you so much Matthew!!!! 🙏 That's awesome and you totally made my day!!!! Please keep in touch and let me know if you ever have any Fuji questions! 👍
@@pal2tech since there's no point in using APSC lenses on full frame camera ( sony with their E Mount) I think I'm gonna go fuji Apsc and invest in these lenses and then buy sony full frame having both systems
First off, good on you with the Anker sponsor. They’re a great company and have great products. Second, the 16-55mm is the best lens I’ve ever owned. Glad to see it on this list. My 18-55mm just came in and I’m excited to try it out.
I only have these three lenses: 23mm 2.0, 35mm 1.4, and 18-55mm “kit” on my X-Pro3. I was really contemplating selling my 18-55mm but after seeing this video, I completely agree with you. I’m no longer selling it. Thanks! Love watching your videos; very informative, engaging, and entertaining. Keep em coming!
Totally agree on the 16-55 and 50-140. Its so insane that with just two lenses you can cover such a wide focal range with such high quality. Macro is not for everyone, but the 80mm image quality is really amazing. It is not without fault, but I have taken some of my favorite photos with it. Similarly the 56 f1.2 is a bit quirky (autofocus is a little slow), but I call it my magic lens. Pretty much anything I shoot with it looks professional.
Took the 18-135mm and the 16mm to Venice. The 18-135 accounted for 90+% of around 1400 shots. Great travel lens. So much of composition is the decision of what to exclude. The zoom makes it so much easier. And in terms of viewing prints, you'd be hard pressed to care that the 16 was superior.
Nice collection! And quite courageous to list the 18-55 as favorite😀. My personal list: 1) 10-24 mm f/4.0 2) 16-55 mm f/2.8 3) 23mm f/1.4 4) 55-200 mm or the 50mm f/2.0; still on the edge over that one…
After more then 10 years with Canon, being both a photographer and a videographer, I fell in love with the X-S10 and made the switch, buying it with the xf18-55mm and it's truly a great lens! A few weeks ago I also bought the Fringer EF-XF adapter and now I can happily use my 50mm, 100mm macro and 10-18mm also on Fujifilm!
The EF-XF adapter is quite something. Had a guy come in the store I'm working at needing a lenscoat for his Canon 600mm f/4. It was mounted on a fujifilm X-T3 with an 2x extender. Insane stuff and it worked really well to my surprise. You made a good decision using the EF-XF to get the most out of the lenses you already owned!
Of course it depends also on what you like to shoot. I’m over the moon for the new 70-300mm. I’m prioritizing light over light; ie, small over fast. With 5 stops of IBIS in the X-S10, it hasn’t disappointed.
Completely agree about the 18-55 lens. it's incredible for just being a "kit" lens. As someone who primarily shoots video, the AF and IS are perfect for my needs. great vid!
Great video, as always. Totally agree with you with the 18-55mm. Until before the pandemic I usually traveled a lot and no matter I'm in the bursting streets of Tokyo, climbing mountains in Sri Lanka, trying to stay calm in frantic India, enjoying Mexico, eating snacks in a Taiwanese night market or watching dolphins in Maldives, I don't like to carry heavy gear and a lot of lenses with me; the lighter, the better. The 18-55mm is the one lens I have in my camera like 90% of the time; it gives me enough quality, it's fast enough, has nice OIS, and it's relatively light and compact. An overall winner for my personal needs.
I knew you were going to say the kit lens because I remember how you raved about it on your first review of it. Thanks Chris! Congrats on the sponsorship!
Seriously, I think your channel may be my all time favorite in regards to photography. I love your attitude and you’re just a wealth of information. Being new to photography, I have learned a great deal from you in such a short time. I’m grateful for you my friend- God bless you brother🙏🏾
Very useful video. I’m relatively new and just building up my fuji kit. I’ve been struggling to pick between buying the 16-55 & 50-14 or just buying a series of primes. Watching this has tipped me towards going to two zooms. Cheers.
Recently discovered your videos doing some research for the X-T5. Love them all! And I agree almost 100% with your lens selection! Only, I don't own the 90mm, but now I'm tempted. I have the 18-55 on most of the time for walk around and street photography. What a fantastic "kit" lens. 16-55mm for portrait and indoor work. The 56mm f1.2 is also phenomenal in low light. Keep up the great videos. I'm still working my way through them all!
Love the 18-55 for travel. Just wish it had some weather "resistance". Great picks. Just used the 16-80 on holiday in the Caribbean. Can't wait to see how it managed.
Oh man, those are great lenses! My favorites have become the 8-16, 16-55, 50-140, and the 100-400. I'm primarily a landscape photographer though.. I dabble in wildlife and sometimes portraiture though. I really love the 23 f2, and the 56 as well, but I don't use them nearly as often. Love your videos, keep them coming!
I am with your pick on the 50-140mmf2.8 and 18-55mmf2.8-4 lenses. Both are truly awesome. I also have the 16mmf1.4 - another superb lens too. Always enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up and stay safe.
I shot heavy F2.8 zooms on my Nikon system, and switching to Fuji just have not felt the need to upgrade from the 18 to 55. It is a great lens in a tiny, portable user-friendly package. For portraits, I love the 56, 1.2. Beautiful bokeh & rendering!
Hi from NZ- Just wanted to say that I have just (2 weeks ago) purchased my first Fujifilm camera (XT4) and love it. I am new to photography and Pal2tech has been fantastic helping me through a very steep learning curve. From deciding what camera to buy to what the heck bokeh is! Thank you so much! ( I also wonder if you could do a video about using fast and slow burst modes, I can't seem to find much about it at all?)
In a prior life when I was shooting Canon their 135L f2 prime was my favorite lens by far (of any system). Fast, beautiful bokeh, amazing color rendering, and that extra *something* that I can’t describe but it was just there in every image. So when I migrated to the Fuji system, and saw they had a 90 f2, I was like “I’m sure it’s good, but it won’t be the Canon 135.” Well, how wrong was I was! I picked up the Fuji 90 about a week after I got into the ecosystem and it’s exceeded all my expectations. In my opinion it rivals Canon’s legendary 135 easily. Agreed on the 16-55 as well. It’s a phenomenal lens that continues to surprise me with how sharp it is across the range. Side note: the Anker spot felt like it was part of your video - meaning it didn’t *feel* like a sponsored ad - and that’s good thing! It kept me engaged the whole way through! Another great video Chris!
Nice list. I will mention 2 lenses that I missed. For me the 16-80 f/4 is my go to travel lens that can do just about everything, with enough light. For (a lot) more wide angle either of the 10-24 f/4 is fantastic too.
For whatever reason the 16-80 is very much a love or hate lens. I got it for the versatility and really like it. I'm guessing pixel peepers don't care for it and folks needing something brighter than F4. 10-24 is next on my wish list.
The 16-80mm F4 on my X-T30 is my favorite for hiking trips. It's somewhat big but not too heavy. Combined with the 70-300mm F5.6, it's the perfect kit for wilderness photography.
You are an entertainer if you don’t know that by now. It’s never a boring experience watching your vids. Entertaining, relatable and useful information as always. 🙏🏼
The 90mm f2.0 is such a beauty! I am totally in love with this lens! Definitely one of the best I have ever used! Produces so clear images. Finally made my switch to fuji and bought a x-t4 this week. 🙌 Joining your club ;) And I could not agree more with you, regarding the "kit lens" 18-55mm. I switched from a Canon 5D mk2 with the kit 24-105mm.... a legendary combination in its time, but I feel like the package of the x-t4 + 18-55mm is a even better package, especially for its price point
SO glad to see your thoughts on this! My new X-S10 with the notorious "kit" 18-55mm is "on the truck for delivery" TODAY! WOO HOO!!! Got this setup for video (have used Canon for photos since my first A-1 in 1976), but thinking this may just be my "go to" now. THANKS, man!
Man ur video are so good I can feel the passion and serious of your speech 🗨 u know your business. I'm so prime lens photographer but I own 50-140mm recently 2nd hand and thinking about getting the 16-55 but quality seems unreal. Special mention for the 90mm f2 my fav lens ever
I have the 18-55 kit lens that came with my X-S10 and I find it's a very good lens, recently I've purchased the new 70-300 which I must say is a pretty amazing lens especially for the price, now I'm looking to possibly purchase the 50mm f/2 for my first prime.
Great video, I Love the 90mm also, it was my first lens from the 18-55mm kit. I just recently got the 16-55 second hand and bloody hell it's amazing! I personally don't find it too big or heavy considering the focal range and quality you get from it. 70-300 is also a fun lens for the size, weight, and reach.
Omg! I just absolutely LOVE watching your videos! Thank you 🙏 for sharing your amazing knowledge in a very humorous and easily grasped way! I am new to Fugifilm and I’m obsessed. Your videos are priceless!
For the first time, I have to disagree. The 16mm 1.4 and the 16-55mm 2.8. You compared them as if for $200 more, you get the same 16mm plus the zoom of 55mm. True regarding focal length. However, you're also getting f2.8 instead of f1.4. I took family video indoors at 1.4 and those extra stops gave me the extra light I needed to keep the ISO reasonable. The light at f2.8 wasn't coming close to cutting it. Outdoors, you don't need f1.4. But indoors, that's another story. Also, low light street photography, plus many other times too. Just my 2 cents.
I think you are wrong. He is definitely right. At least for people that are not living from photography, 16-55 is all they need. Seriously now, its the most worth it bundle. But again, As I said this goes for most people because most of them are not really professionals and this is a hobby. However, some people do like to have only one prime and surprisingly they like 16 mm. In that case, yes it makes sense. But I think Most people would prefer a zoom and sticking with 2.8 .
I bought the 90mm f2 a while ago, but never got around to using it because I was shooting so many portraits indoors and didn't have the space to work with. But when I shot some outdoors portraits with it, I didn't want to put it down. The quality is amazing and the focus speed is ridiculous. I don't think the 50mm f2 gets the love that it deserves: for the size, cost, quality, and focus speed, it is hard to beat. No matter what I am shooting or how light I am trying to make my gear bag, the 50mm f2 is always included. In fact, all of the f2 lenses are amazing in my opinion - they are so compact, I can get lots of them into my sling bag and not have to compromise on variety. I only have three lenses on my Fuji Lens Mt. Rushmore: 90mm f2, 50mm f2, and the 18-55 'kit lens', but there is a battle royale for that fourth spot between the 35mm f2, the 23mm f2, and the 16-80 f4.
Right up there with the 90 is the 50mm f2. Flare control and sharpness are incredible. The “kit lens “ is fantastic. Travelling the streets of Japan my most used lens was a Samyang 12mm f2
Great choices. I love the 70-300 too and I just got the Laowa 65mm and it's a rock star for macro! I know, just Fuji lenses today, but I'm over the moon with this one!
Love these videos. I'm still just alternating between my 56mm f1.2 and my 14mm f2.8, so my REAL lens needs are never fulfilled (because I need something in the middle!) Keeps me very interested in lens solutions!
Just got into the Fuji system myself with an X-S20, bought it bundled with the 18-55mm F2.8/4. Wish it were just a bit wider at 16mm but overall I am super happy with the performance. I tested it out against my Sony A7iv and 24-105 F4 and the fuji out performed it in most cases, for a smaller, lighter and cheaper system that's pretty impressive.
Woooo 18-55 is a beast. The only time I would say I would need the 16-55 is low light and using the long end of the focal range. However if you just shoot day time, the 18-55 gets it done.
Your reviews of Fujifilms excites me more as I am currently waiting for my XT3! I wanted to get the XT4 but I don't like its flipping screen and its too expensive!😅
Another great vid, Chris. The 16-55 f2.8 is pretty much welded to my camera. The weight of it was a shock at first, but all concerns melted away with the image quality which is “next level”! This lens is the reason I’ve downsized my lens collection.
Great video Pal, I agree with your list. But my number one lens is the x100v 23mm f2 fixed lens. I can't put this camera down. I take it with me everywhere I go. I would never have thought I would enjoy this camera so much. I bought it locally used for $1100, in perfect condition a few months ago. My xs-10, kit lens, 35mm f2, 23mm f2, 16mm f2.8, is collecting dust. 😆 The x100v camera is a dream. It doesn't make sense why anyone would want a fixed lens, but it's ridiculous how perfect this camera has turned out. Once you get your setting just right, it's so much fun to take beautiful photos. I love having the best of both worlds. That 90 mm f2 would be a dream to shoot with. Keep up the great work, pal! You're my favorite UA-cam channel.
Very new to the X Series platform with an X-T4, 56mm F1.2, 35mm 1.4 and 28mm 1.4. Was tempted by the 50-140mm f2.8 and 16-55mm f2.8, but prefer primes. Even though I’ve only had the 18mm for a few days it feels like a bonkers good lens. Street shooters and documentary photographers will likely love it. Super sharp wide open, fast AF, weather sealed, nice balance on the camera. And thank you for the videos, very useful for getting me up to speed with the new kit.
I believe that not all 16-80s are the same! I preferred the latter for the 16-55 at the expense of the 2.8 constant brightness. The images I get with the 16-80 are really excellent, it doesn't make me expect more from a full zoom. The mirrorless were born for many factors, but also for their easy portability, so the 16-80 remains within the limits. An XT4 with the 16-55 is like wearing a DSRL back breaker. So it makes little sense in travel photos, and a lot for studio shots! The only thing I feel like criticizing at the 16-80 is the slight noise, hiss or hum of the stabilizer. perceptible when the ear is placed. For the rest I find it unfair not to mention it by several reviewers!
Love the video!! I just got an XT4! So this video is very useful. I’ll probably be getting the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 as my first Fuji lens. Until then I’m gonna be using my vintage Takumar 24, and 50. I did some test shots of myself in my apt, and the one thing I noticed while filming is the skin tones and image quality. Also the F-log assist is such a handy tool!
Your recommendations are always top notch. Thank you for the Anker 11-in-1. I've been looking for one that can help me while I am on the road. Buying that today using your link!
lol I just sold my 35mm f2 a couple days ago, it feels like 99% of my photos can be taken with the 18-55mm. Maybe it's because im a newbie idk lol. I learnt a lot from your videos! Please keep them coming! I saw you said in a previous video that you wanted to be a full-time photography UA-camr, idk what your exact plan is but I hope your dream can come true by the end of this year.
I have been shooting Fuji for many years now and I have tried quite a few lenses. In my opinion nearly all of their lenses are excellent in terms of image quality. I finally concluded I prefer the versatility of zoom lenses and less weight so I now primarily use the 10-24, 18-55 and 55-200 lenses. I also am using the 35mm (2.0). My favorite lens is the 18-55.
After going thru a bunch of Fuji lens. I ended up with the 10-24mm, 16-55mm, 50-140mm and the 27mm Fuji lens. Those are the lens I couldn’t get rid of. I also have the Tokina 33mm which is my fast lens and the Laowa 65mm which is my macro. One huge reason I switched to Fuji was the 50-140. Like you said the photos amazed me and I didn’t have to carry around a full frame 70-200. I am comfortable with what I got now. Oh yeah I still got my not the kit lens 18-55mm. I’ll never get rid of it. It was my first lens that came with my first Fuji camera. It stays.
I've only got the 16-55mm 2.8 and 23mm 1.4. Got my heavy and light kits, respectively lol. Been thinking about selling my 23mm 1.4 to go towards an x100v to have an even lighter kit, but I also hear rumors of a 23mm 1.4 mkii coming soon.
I hate when I hear some so called pro photographers denigrate the 18-55 XF as a lens only fit for amateurs. For me, it’s an essential, I simply couldn’t imagine my life as a Fuji photographer without it. Yes, it’s a kit lens but only the pixel peeping snobs with more money than sense would give this lens the bums rush. I like to travel fast and light ( which means I have limited real estate in my kit bag) and this lens together with my XF 10-24 and XF 60mm Mac does everything I need it to do with my X-Pro bodies. Of the three, the 18-55 is king!
Great video on lens variety as I'm a new XT3 owner. Got the 16-80 f4 lens for the all in one elements for my specific needs, but I will be in the market down the road to supplement. The plug at the end was a bit of a turn off as much longer than most sites, but glad I found this channel.
Absolutely love your work. Thanks for sharing. Three or more of my photos that I love, I probably would have missed them if I didn't have a "kit lens", because what was happening with the subject, was so fleeting. They will get my 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens when they pull it from my cold, dead hands. 😄 Hoping you and yours have a great weekend!
I really like your channel but in my opinion 2 lenses really need to be mentioned. The 35 1.4 because of its phenomenal image quality and the 60 2.4 because of its nice bokeh and sharpness at 2.4 (portrait!) And the ability to do macro, even if only 2:1 with the crazy low weight / size! Greetings from Bavaria
My fav line up would be 14/2.8, 23/1.4, 35/1.4 and 56/1.2. I could omit the 35 at a pinch, but the rest are awesome. 14mm for landscape and architecture off a tripod so 2.8 is fine. 23mm is a great focal length for family and life day to day stuff. 35mm is a general all purpose do everything lens for me, take a step forward or backwards and encroach on 23/56 territory. 56mm is a beautiful piece of glass, a bit slow to focus but offset by the image quality it produces. All my choices are for what I shoot my Fuji camera’s for, which is when I grab my bag to have a lightweight system for family for days out when I don’t want a heavy system on me. Years ago I used to carry a Sigma 10-20, Canon 16-55/2.8, Canon 100-400 and a steel Manfrotto tripod. That set up was so heavy I would rarely get any pics due to the sheer hassle of getting such a big and heavy backpack off and getting the correct focal length lens I wanted. I then got a Fuji X-Pro1 followed by the X-T1 with their 18/35/56 lens line up. A carbon fibre Manfrotto BeFree tripod and a small shoulder bag and I was good to go. The results of that was many many more photos on a day out, with the IQ of the Canon 5D3 which was out at the time. I now have an R6 but the X-T1 still holds its own against the FF. The X-Pro1 has been regulated to my work car with the 18/2 as my landscape set up as I drive between jobs.
Can't tell you how much I love your videos. I have constrained myself to the 16mm f1.4 as my "do all, be all" prime and the 100-400mm zoom. But it's all subjective because it depends on what you're going for when shooting. I would love to bring all my lenses "just in case", but it's really not always possible. Plus, I'm not at that level to justify bringing what I've got.
My favourite Fuji X lenses are 1. Fuji 16mm-55mm F2.8. 2. Fuji 16mm F2.8. 3. Fuji 55mm-200mm 4. Viltrox 33mm F1.4 5. Fuji 18-55mm. Got my eye on the Mk2 10-24 F4 lens also as my next likely purchase with the 100-400 as my purchase after that to round off my Fuji X lenses.
You're right, rarely hear the 90 f2 mentioned. Shocked me when you said it was the fastest auto focus Fujifilm lens. Dang now I have to increase my lens budget!
sir Im looking for an all rounder zoom lens like 18-135 mm (third party lens) best budget fuji lenses are really expensive...so which one do you recommend ?
As always, great video and very informative and succinct. I have all the Fuji lenses, except for the super expensive 200mm f2 and the wide angle zoom 8-16mm. I agree with your choice. Love all your videos. Thank you.
How does everyone feel about the 8-16mm. Maybe it’s my honorable mention. Agreed it is bulky but....stepped down I find no Lack of definition. I purchased it on COVID sale $1500 and have to remind you it is a red badge. Expensive but build is obviously excellent. Fuji gives all of us so many options based on our individual shooting needs and all lenses are quality with various trade offs. The 8 mm is extreme in a good way if you don’t pixel peep the corners. I find it a very challenging lens as you can distort easily, takes a bit of practice but I like wide angles sometimes. I close focus my 16 mm 1.4 often and street with it. Sweet spot. Congratulations on your increased subs, you deserve it as your hard work and positive influence keeps us excited to return. Thanks again.
Just subscribed to your channel, fantastic informative videos - especially the tutorials (3) on learning to use flash. I have the 18-55/90mm and LOVE the 16mm. Super choices I also have the 35mm f2 which i adore and the 27mm pancake. Fuji really does make fantastic lenses!
Hey from Australia! I have shot every brand and format of camera system from 35mm to 4" x 5" for commercial, architectural, fine art portrait, scientific, medical and technical work in my businesses since 1973. The ONLY optic that I REALLY want from Fujifilm is a basic Fujinon 40mm f/2.8 macro lens with flat field coverage for reprographic work and a 1:1 magnification capability. I have to keep using my horrible plastic Nikkor 40mm Micro-Nikkor G lens on an adapter!
I enjoyed this video. The 90mm f2 has been on my wish list for quite a while. I bought the XF16-80 lens because I like having the slightly longer reach at 80mm, and it performs pretty well, but I wish I bought the 16-55 instead. It looks sharper than my 16-80. I also appreciate you mentioning the 18-55 kit lens for video.
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for your vids, for years I have wanted a fuji camera because of just how awesome the XT line looks, the support and updates, and the reviews, including yours. and recently, I got one. and so far, I really like it. You helped a lot with setting it up with your vids. ( unlike the manual ) lol
Thank you so much Matthew!!!! 🙏 That's awesome and you totally made my day!!!! Please keep in touch and let me know if you ever have any Fuji questions! 👍
@@pal2tech thanks for the response, will do.
@@pal2tech since there's no point in using APSC lenses on full frame camera ( sony with their E Mount) I think I'm gonna go fuji Apsc and invest in these lenses and then buy sony full frame having both systems
The 10-24mm just doesn't get enough love :(
That lens is so awesome.
Agree. My bad.
Yep it is one of my favorites.
@@pal2tech I was pretty happy to see one of my lenses on your greatest hit list! (16-55 2.8) :D
You are my guardian angel of fujifilm ecosystem! Amazing info as usual 🔥
Hahahaha!!!!! 👍 very happy to oblige!!!
First off, good on you with the Anker sponsor. They’re a great company and have great products.
Second, the 16-55mm is the best lens I’ve ever owned. Glad to see it on this list. My 18-55mm just came in and I’m excited to try it out.
I only have these three lenses: 23mm 2.0, 35mm 1.4, and 18-55mm “kit” on my X-Pro3. I was really contemplating selling my 18-55mm but after seeing this video, I completely agree with you. I’m no longer selling it. Thanks! Love watching your videos; very informative, engaging, and entertaining. Keep em coming!
Totally agree on the 16-55 and 50-140. Its so insane that with just two lenses you can cover such a wide focal range with such high quality. Macro is not for everyone, but the 80mm image quality is really amazing. It is not without fault, but I have taken some of my favorite photos with it. Similarly the 56 f1.2 is a bit quirky (autofocus is a little slow), but I call it my magic lens. Pretty much anything I shoot with it looks professional.
18-55mm is my only lens for anything, I'm so glad that a kit (not kit) lens performs so well! Great selection, have a great weekend!!
Took the 18-135mm and the 16mm to Venice. The 18-135 accounted for 90+% of around 1400 shots. Great travel lens. So much of composition is the decision of what to exclude. The zoom makes it so much easier. And in terms of viewing prints, you'd be hard pressed to care that the 16 was superior.
Nice collection! And quite courageous to list the 18-55 as favorite😀. My personal list: 1) 10-24 mm f/4.0 2) 16-55 mm f/2.8 3) 23mm f/1.4 4) 55-200 mm or the 50mm f/2.0; still on the edge over that one…
My heart frequenly stopped while he puts things on the table :)
haha, yes, and no lens caps in the back of the lenses, that's only done when you become a pro !!!
After more then 10 years with Canon, being both a photographer and a videographer, I fell in love with the X-S10 and made the switch, buying it with the xf18-55mm and it's truly a great lens!
A few weeks ago I also bought the Fringer EF-XF adapter and now I can happily use my 50mm, 100mm macro and 10-18mm also on Fujifilm!
The EF-XF adapter is quite something. Had a guy come in the store I'm working at needing a lenscoat for his Canon 600mm f/4. It was mounted on a fujifilm X-T3 with an 2x extender. Insane stuff and it worked really well to my surprise. You made a good decision using the EF-XF to get the most out of the lenses you already owned!
Of course it depends also on what you like to shoot. I’m over the moon for the new 70-300mm. I’m prioritizing light over light; ie, small over fast. With 5 stops of IBIS in the X-S10, it hasn’t disappointed.
Completely agree about the 18-55 lens. it's incredible for just being a "kit" lens. As someone who primarily shoots video, the AF and IS are perfect for my needs. great vid!
Great video, as always. Totally agree with you with the 18-55mm. Until before the pandemic I usually traveled a lot and no matter I'm in the bursting streets of Tokyo, climbing mountains in Sri Lanka, trying to stay calm in frantic India, enjoying Mexico, eating snacks in a Taiwanese night market or watching dolphins in Maldives, I don't like to carry heavy gear and a lot of lenses with me; the lighter, the better. The 18-55mm is the one lens I have in my camera like 90% of the time; it gives me enough quality, it's fast enough, has nice OIS, and it's relatively light and compact. An overall winner for my personal needs.
I knew you were going to say the kit lens because I remember how you raved about it on your first review of it. Thanks Chris! Congrats on the sponsorship!
Seriously, I think your channel may be my all time favorite in regards to photography. I love your attitude and you’re just a wealth of information. Being new to photography, I have learned a great deal from you in such a short time. I’m grateful for you my friend- God bless you brother🙏🏾
Very useful video. I’m relatively new and just building up my fuji kit. I’ve been struggling to pick between buying the 16-55 & 50-14 or just buying a series of primes. Watching this has tipped me towards going to two zooms. Cheers.
Glad to see the 90mm get some love. It's really fantastic. If it weren't kinda difficult to maneuver with indoors I'd use it all the time.
I was lucky enough to pick up the 16-55 f2.8 on sale for just under $600 brand new. Such an incredible lens!
Recently discovered your videos doing some research for the X-T5. Love them all! And I agree almost 100% with your lens selection! Only, I don't own the 90mm, but now I'm tempted. I have the 18-55 on most of the time for walk around and street photography. What a fantastic "kit" lens. 16-55mm for portrait and indoor work. The 56mm f1.2 is also phenomenal in low light. Keep up the great videos. I'm still working my way through them all!
Actually old news now. I recently purchased the 90mm. Fantastic. And so much lighter than the 50-140mm!
Just wow! I watched till the end. Most vids about lens etc. are boring, but this is pure entertainment!
Love the 18-55 for travel. Just wish it had some weather "resistance". Great picks. Just used the 16-80 on holiday in the Caribbean. Can't wait to see how it managed.
Oh man, those are great lenses! My favorites have become the 8-16, 16-55, 50-140, and the 100-400. I'm primarily a landscape photographer though.. I dabble in wildlife and sometimes portraiture though. I really love the 23 f2, and the 56 as well, but I don't use them nearly as often. Love your videos, keep them coming!
I am with your pick on the 50-140mmf2.8 and 18-55mmf2.8-4 lenses. Both are truly awesome. I also have the 16mmf1.4 - another superb lens too. Always enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up and stay safe.
I shot heavy F2.8 zooms on my Nikon system, and switching to Fuji just have not felt the need to upgrade from the 18 to 55. It is a great lens in a tiny, portable user-friendly package. For portraits, I love the 56, 1.2. Beautiful bokeh & rendering!
You’re alot more interesting and tolerable when you LOVE what you’re talking about. Great video.
Hi from NZ- Just wanted to say that I have just (2 weeks ago) purchased my first Fujifilm camera (XT4) and love it. I am new to photography and Pal2tech has been fantastic helping me through a very steep learning curve. From deciding what camera to buy to what the heck bokeh is! Thank you so much! ( I also wonder if you could do a video about using fast and slow burst modes, I can't seem to find much about it at all?)
In a prior life when I was shooting Canon their 135L f2 prime was my favorite lens by far (of any system). Fast, beautiful bokeh, amazing color rendering, and that extra *something* that I can’t describe but it was just there in every image. So when I migrated to the Fuji system, and saw they had a 90 f2, I was like “I’m sure it’s good, but it won’t be the Canon 135.” Well, how wrong was I was! I picked up the Fuji 90 about a week after I got into the ecosystem and it’s exceeded all my expectations. In my opinion it rivals Canon’s legendary 135 easily. Agreed on the 16-55 as well. It’s a phenomenal lens that continues to surprise me with how sharp it is across the range. Side note: the Anker spot felt like it was part of your video - meaning it didn’t *feel* like a sponsored ad - and that’s good thing! It kept me engaged the whole way through! Another great video Chris!
Nice list. I will mention 2 lenses that I missed. For me the 16-80 f/4 is my go to travel lens that can do just about everything, with enough light. For (a lot) more wide angle either of the 10-24 f/4 is fantastic too.
For whatever reason the 16-80 is very much a love or hate lens. I got it for the versatility and really like it. I'm guessing pixel peepers don't care for it and folks needing something brighter than F4. 10-24 is next on my wish list.
YOU are the best (and funniest) Fujifilm guy ever. Thank you for your dedication and all the infos 🙏🏻
The 16-80mm F4 on my X-T30 is my favorite for hiking trips. It's somewhat big but not too heavy. Combined with the 70-300mm F5.6, it's the perfect kit for wilderness photography.
You are an entertainer if you don’t know that by now. It’s never a boring experience watching your vids. Entertaining, relatable and useful information as always. 🙏🏼
The 90mm f2.0 is such a beauty! I am totally in love with this lens! Definitely one of the best I have ever used! Produces so clear images.
Finally made my switch to fuji and bought a x-t4 this week. 🙌
Joining your club ;)
And I could not agree more with you, regarding the "kit lens" 18-55mm.
I switched from a Canon 5D mk2 with the kit 24-105mm.... a legendary combination in its time, but I feel like the package of the x-t4 + 18-55mm is a even better package, especially for its price point
SO glad to see your thoughts on this! My new X-S10 with the notorious "kit" 18-55mm is "on the truck for delivery" TODAY! WOO HOO!!! Got this setup for video (have used Canon for photos since my first A-1 in 1976), but thinking this may just be my "go to" now. THANKS, man!
16-80 is a banger as well!
Massive
@@shaazsphotohub like he said everyone as a different opinion.
Typo! Meant to say massively agree
Man ur video are so good I can feel the passion and serious of your speech 🗨 u know your business. I'm so prime lens photographer but I own 50-140mm recently 2nd hand and thinking about getting the 16-55 but quality seems unreal. Special mention for the 90mm f2 my fav lens ever
I have the 18-55 kit lens that came with my X-S10 and I find it's a very good lens, recently I've purchased the new 70-300 which I must say is a pretty amazing lens especially for the price, now I'm looking to possibly purchase the 50mm f/2 for my first prime.
Great video, I Love the 90mm also, it was my first lens from the 18-55mm kit. I just recently got the 16-55 second hand and bloody hell it's amazing! I personally don't find it too big or heavy considering the focal range and quality you get from it. 70-300 is also a fun lens for the size, weight, and reach.
Omg! I just absolutely LOVE watching your videos! Thank you 🙏 for sharing your amazing knowledge in a very humorous and easily grasped way! I am new to Fugifilm and I’m obsessed. Your videos are priceless!
For the first time, I have to disagree. The 16mm 1.4 and the 16-55mm 2.8. You compared them as if for $200 more, you get the same 16mm plus the zoom of 55mm. True regarding focal length. However, you're also getting f2.8 instead of f1.4. I took family video indoors at 1.4 and those extra stops gave me the extra light I needed to keep the ISO reasonable. The light at f2.8 wasn't coming close to cutting it. Outdoors, you don't need f1.4. But indoors, that's another story. Also, low light street photography, plus many other times too. Just my 2 cents.
While watching him I had the same thoughts. How about weight?..
Just a heads up, if you want a low light zoom, MFT platform has a 10-25 and 50-100 both at f1.7
I think you are wrong. He is definitely right. At least for people that are not living from photography, 16-55 is all they need. Seriously now, its the most worth it bundle. But again, As I said this goes for most people because most of them are not really professionals and this is a hobby. However, some people do like to have only one prime and surprisingly they like 16 mm. In that case, yes it makes sense. But I think Most people would prefer a zoom and sticking with 2.8 .
Just bought the 16-55 lens, and I think I just fall in love. It's heavy, but have been really "missing" a good zoom lens! Thank You!!
The 18-55mm is really a greal lens! I love it!
I bought the 90mm f2 a while ago, but never got around to using it because I was shooting so many portraits indoors and didn't have the space to work with. But when I shot some outdoors portraits with it, I didn't want to put it down. The quality is amazing and the focus speed is ridiculous. I don't think the 50mm f2 gets the love that it deserves: for the size, cost, quality, and focus speed, it is hard to beat. No matter what I am shooting or how light I am trying to make my gear bag, the 50mm f2 is always included. In fact, all of the f2 lenses are amazing in my opinion - they are so compact, I can get lots of them into my sling bag and not have to compromise on variety.
I only have three lenses on my Fuji Lens Mt. Rushmore: 90mm f2, 50mm f2, and the 18-55 'kit lens', but there is a battle royale for that fourth spot between the 35mm f2, the 23mm f2, and the 16-80 f4.
Not only the best fujifilm channel but you also got one of the best companies to sponsor the channel.
Right up there with the 90 is the 50mm f2. Flare control and sharpness are incredible. The “kit lens “ is fantastic. Travelling the streets of Japan my most used lens was a Samyang 12mm f2
Great choices. I love the 70-300 too and I just got the Laowa 65mm and it's a rock star for macro! I know, just Fuji lenses today, but I'm over the moon with this one!
Same here. Funny how that lens just sits on my camera.
Is the laowa 65 macro that good ?
@@charbelesber1257 So far I'm impressed.
It’ll be great if you can make a comparison video between the 16 and 18 f1.4s.
I owned 50-140mm , 16mm1.4 and 18-55 and i love it. ❤️❤️❤️ Planning to have the 16-55mm hopefully soon 🙏
23mm f/1.4 - All Day, Everyday. Almost 7 years strong. Never have I had a 99% lens like it, and I have well over 38 lenses between my cameras.
Love these videos. I'm still just alternating between my 56mm f1.2 and my 14mm f2.8, so my REAL lens needs are never fulfilled (because I need something in the middle!) Keeps me very interested in lens solutions!
Just got into the Fuji system myself with an X-S20, bought it bundled with the 18-55mm F2.8/4. Wish it were just a bit wider at 16mm but overall I am super happy with the performance. I tested it out against my Sony A7iv and 24-105 F4 and the fuji out performed it in most cases, for a smaller, lighter and cheaper system that's pretty impressive.
35mm 1.4 for sure for me ! The "pop" it does to the subject, super light weight/small 1.4.
Woooo 18-55 is a beast. The only time I would say I would need the 16-55 is low light and using the long end of the focal range. However if you just shoot day time, the 18-55 gets it done.
Your reviews of Fujifilms excites me more as I am currently waiting for my XT3! I wanted to get the XT4 but I don't like its flipping screen and its too expensive!😅
the 90mm F2 was my first XF lens and im super happy with it! Nice to see it on your list :D!
the 90 is one of my favorites!
completely agree, excellent quality, non comparable versatility
Another great vid, Chris. The 16-55 f2.8 is pretty much welded to my camera. The weight of it was a shock at first, but all concerns melted away with the image quality which is “next level”! This lens is the reason I’ve downsized my lens collection.
Great video Pal, I agree with your list. But my number one lens is the x100v 23mm f2 fixed lens. I can't put this camera down. I take it with me everywhere I go. I would never have thought I would enjoy this camera so much. I bought it locally used for $1100, in perfect condition a few months ago. My xs-10, kit lens, 35mm f2, 23mm f2, 16mm f2.8, is collecting dust. 😆 The x100v camera is a dream. It doesn't make sense why anyone would want a fixed lens, but it's ridiculous how perfect this camera has turned out. Once you get your setting just right, it's so much fun to take beautiful photos. I love having the best of both worlds. That 90 mm f2 would be a dream to shoot with. Keep up the great work, pal! You're my favorite UA-cam channel.
So true, the 90mm f2 is so unbelievable good, if not the best lens I’ve ever used.
Very new to the X Series platform with an X-T4, 56mm F1.2, 35mm 1.4 and 28mm 1.4. Was tempted by the 50-140mm f2.8 and 16-55mm f2.8, but prefer primes. Even though I’ve only had the 18mm for a few days it feels like a bonkers good lens. Street shooters and documentary photographers will likely love it. Super sharp wide open, fast AF, weather sealed, nice balance on the camera. And thank you for the videos, very useful for getting me up to speed with the new kit.
I believe that not all 16-80s are the same! I preferred the latter for the 16-55 at the expense of the 2.8 constant brightness. The images I get with the 16-80 are really excellent, it doesn't make me expect more from a full zoom. The mirrorless were born for many factors, but also for their easy portability, so the 16-80 remains within the limits. An XT4 with the 16-55 is like wearing a DSRL back breaker. So it makes little sense in travel photos, and a lot for studio shots! The only thing I feel like criticizing at the 16-80 is the slight noise, hiss or hum of the stabilizer. perceptible when the ear is placed. For the rest I find it unfair not to mention it by several reviewers!
Love the video!! I just got an XT4! So this video is very useful. I’ll probably be getting the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 as my first Fuji lens. Until then I’m gonna be using my vintage Takumar 24, and 50.
I did some test shots of myself in my apt, and the one thing I noticed while filming is the skin tones and image quality. Also the F-log assist is such a handy tool!
Your recommendations are always top notch. Thank you for the Anker 11-in-1. I've been looking for one that can help me while I am on the road. Buying that today using your link!
Very informative and attractive narration. Thank you pal2tech.
You should have at least 200k subscribers with the work you put in here. Hoping more and more people discover you.
Thank you so much Jordan!!! 🙏
New to Fujifilm, just got my Xt4. So much more fun to use than my Nikon D850 and Sonya7riii .
lol I just sold my 35mm f2 a couple days ago, it feels like 99% of my photos can be taken with the 18-55mm. Maybe it's because im a newbie idk lol.
I learnt a lot from your videos! Please keep them coming! I saw you said in a previous video that you wanted to be a full-time photography UA-camr, idk what your exact plan is but I hope your dream can come true by the end of this year.
I have been shooting Fuji for many years now and I have tried quite a few lenses.
In my opinion nearly all of their lenses are excellent in terms of image quality.
I finally concluded I prefer the versatility of zoom lenses and less weight so I now primarily use the 10-24, 18-55 and 55-200 lenses. I also am using the 35mm (2.0). My favorite lens is the 18-55.
After going thru a bunch of Fuji lens. I ended up with the 10-24mm, 16-55mm, 50-140mm and the 27mm Fuji lens. Those are the lens I couldn’t get rid of. I also have the Tokina 33mm which is my fast lens and the Laowa 65mm which is my macro. One huge reason I switched to Fuji was the 50-140. Like you said the photos amazed me and I didn’t have to carry around a full frame 70-200. I am comfortable with what I got now. Oh yeah I still got my not the kit lens 18-55mm. I’ll never get rid of it. It was my first lens that came with my first Fuji camera. It stays.
You such a amazing youtuber i recently got a xt 4 and you make it so much easyer to work with. Thank you so much keep going!!
I appreciate that! Wow, thank you so much!!!! 🙏
This is straight, informative and honest. Thank you 🙏
Can’t wait to see your thoughts on the new prime f1.4 18mm by Fujifilm!
I love my 50-140mm and 16-55mm! I don't mind them at all even on my Pro3 with a leather half-case.
I've only got the 16-55mm 2.8 and 23mm 1.4. Got my heavy and light kits, respectively lol. Been thinking about selling my 23mm 1.4 to go towards an x100v to have an even lighter kit, but I also hear rumors of a 23mm 1.4 mkii coming soon.
Love your channel, you are my go-to about EVERYTHING Fuji! 👊🏼😎
That 90mm F/2 looks a kick-ass lens! I got the 18-55mm f2.8-4 with my X-S10 and it is very good.
I LOVE the 90mm. I kept it and sold my 56mm because the 90mm had better focusing speed and creates beautiful image quality.
I hate when I hear some so called pro photographers denigrate the 18-55 XF as a lens only fit for amateurs. For me, it’s an essential, I simply couldn’t imagine my life as a Fuji photographer without it. Yes, it’s a kit lens but only the pixel peeping snobs with more money than sense would give this lens the bums rush. I like to travel fast and light ( which means I have limited real estate in my kit bag) and this lens together with my XF 10-24 and XF 60mm Mac does everything I need it to do with my X-Pro bodies. Of the three, the 18-55 is king!
Great video on lens variety as I'm a new XT3 owner. Got the 16-80 f4 lens for the all in one elements for my specific needs, but I will be in the market down the road to supplement. The plug at the end was a bit of a turn off as much longer than most sites, but glad I found this channel.
Fuji doesn't make bad lenses as the saying goes. My favorites tend to be the XF 18-55 and XF 35. Thanks for this great video!
Absolutely love your work. Thanks for sharing. Three or more of my photos that I love, I probably would have missed them if I didn't have a "kit lens", because what was happening with the subject, was so fleeting.
They will get my 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens when they pull it from my cold, dead hands. 😄
Hoping you and yours have a great weekend!
I really like your channel but in my opinion 2 lenses really need to be mentioned.
The 35 1.4 because of its phenomenal image quality and the 60 2.4 because of its nice bokeh and sharpness at 2.4 (portrait!) And the ability to do macro, even if only 2:1 with the crazy low weight / size!
Greetings from Bavaria
My personal faves here: Viltrox 13 1.4, Sigma 30&56 and XF 70-300 f4-5.6VR
My fav line up would be 14/2.8, 23/1.4, 35/1.4 and 56/1.2. I could omit the 35 at a pinch, but the rest are awesome.
14mm for landscape and architecture off a tripod so 2.8 is fine.
23mm is a great focal length for family and life day to day stuff.
35mm is a general all purpose do everything lens for me, take a step forward or backwards and encroach on 23/56 territory.
56mm is a beautiful piece of glass, a bit slow to focus but offset by the image quality it produces.
All my choices are for what I shoot my Fuji camera’s for, which is when I grab my bag to have a lightweight system for family for days out when I don’t want a heavy system on me. Years ago I used to carry a Sigma 10-20, Canon 16-55/2.8, Canon 100-400 and a steel Manfrotto tripod. That set up was so heavy I would rarely get any pics due to the sheer hassle of getting such a big and heavy backpack off and getting the correct focal length lens I wanted.
I then got a Fuji X-Pro1 followed by the X-T1 with their 18/35/56 lens line up. A carbon fibre Manfrotto BeFree tripod and a small shoulder bag and I was good to go. The results of that was many many more photos on a day out, with the IQ of the Canon 5D3 which was out at the time. I now have an R6 but the X-T1 still holds its own against the FF.
The X-Pro1 has been regulated to my work car with the 18/2 as my landscape set up as I drive between jobs.
Your like the Chris fix for cameras. Good and informative video man!
for my brand new xt5 i have 16-55mm- 80mm macro- 56mm 1.2 - 23mm f2- ttartisan 50mm f0.95 soft at 0.95 but in a beauty way softness can also be beauty
Can't tell you how much I love your videos. I have constrained myself to the 16mm f1.4 as my "do all, be all" prime and the 100-400mm zoom. But it's all subjective because it depends on what you're going for when shooting. I would love to bring all my lenses "just in case", but it's really not always possible. Plus, I'm not at that level to justify bringing what I've got.
You're a great guy. I thank you and wish you the best in your life!
Wow, thank you so much Anthony!!! 🙏 🙏 I really appreciate the kind words my friend! 👍
@@pal2tech You deserve it. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.
My favourite Fuji X lenses are 1. Fuji 16mm-55mm F2.8. 2. Fuji 16mm F2.8. 3. Fuji 55mm-200mm 4. Viltrox 33mm F1.4 5. Fuji 18-55mm. Got my eye on the Mk2 10-24 F4 lens also as my next likely purchase with the 100-400 as my purchase after that to round off my Fuji X lenses.
The only thing I wish the 18-55mm had is weather resistance, but for video it's soooooo good
You're right, rarely hear the 90 f2 mentioned. Shocked me when you said it was the fastest auto focus Fujifilm lens.
Dang now I have to increase my lens budget!
It's really a great piece of glass!!! 👍
Now I kinda want the 16-55!
And yeah, I agree about the 90 f2! Its SO good! I love it!
sir Im looking for an all rounder zoom lens like 18-135 mm (third party lens) best budget fuji lenses are really expensive...so which one do you recommend ?
90mm f2 is one of my favourite lens..... is a gem, marvelous bokeh, is great.
Just bought the 90 a couple weeks ago. I love it.
As always, great video and very informative and succinct. I have all the Fuji lenses, except for the super expensive 200mm f2 and the wide angle zoom 8-16mm. I agree with your choice. Love all your videos. Thank you.
How does everyone feel about the 8-16mm. Maybe it’s my honorable mention. Agreed it is bulky but....stepped down I find no Lack of definition. I purchased it on COVID sale $1500 and have to remind you it is a red badge. Expensive but build is obviously excellent. Fuji gives all of us so many options based on our individual shooting needs and all lenses are quality with various trade offs. The 8 mm is extreme in a good way if you don’t pixel peep the corners. I find it a very challenging lens as you can distort easily, takes a bit of practice but I like wide angles sometimes. I close focus my 16 mm 1.4 often and street with it. Sweet spot.
Congratulations on your increased subs, you deserve it as your hard work and positive influence keeps us excited to return. Thanks again.
Just subscribed to your channel, fantastic informative videos - especially the tutorials (3) on learning to use flash. I have the 18-55/90mm and LOVE the 16mm. Super choices I also have the 35mm f2 which i adore and the 27mm pancake. Fuji really does make fantastic lenses!
Hey from Australia! I have shot every brand and format of camera system from 35mm to 4" x 5" for commercial, architectural, fine art portrait, scientific, medical and technical work in my businesses since 1973. The ONLY optic that I REALLY want from Fujifilm is a basic Fujinon 40mm f/2.8 macro lens with flat field coverage for reprographic work and a 1:1 magnification capability. I have to keep using my horrible plastic Nikkor 40mm Micro-Nikkor G lens on an adapter!
I enjoyed this video. The 90mm f2 has been on my wish list for quite a while. I bought the XF16-80 lens because I like having the slightly longer reach at 80mm, and it performs pretty well, but I wish I bought the 16-55 instead. It looks sharper than my 16-80. I also appreciate you mentioning the 18-55 kit lens for video.