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I don't use it that often, but I wouldn't be without my 90mm f2, it's a peach.
I keep hearing great things about the 90mm but just can't think of when I might use it!
I don't use it that often, but I wouldn't be without my 90mm f2, it's a peach.
Blimey... is it April 1st?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fujifilm...075947?hash=item2f354373eb:g:u~gAAOSwcTddVHaM
Light use... paint loss from rubbing in his padded camera bag... what's it padded with, sandpaper!!!
Blimey... is it April 1st?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fujifilm...075947?hash=item2f354373eb:g:u~gAAOSwcTddVHaM
Light use... paint loss from rubbing in his padded camera bag... what's it padded with, sandpaper!!!
Some basic questions about adapters (having never used them). It looks like you lose AF, certainly with the cheaper ones on Amazon. How do they affect image quality (am thinking Nikon 300mm f4 or Tamron 150-600). The AF may not be an issue as would be for aircraft so infinity is fine, and often shooting f8-f11. I just don’t see the 55-200 giving me enough reach and 100-400 out of budget. Do you need a lens with aperture ring to shoot?
Has anyone compared the 50-140 @ 90mm 2.8 with the 90mm F2 @ F2 to see what difference there is in image quality? I have the 50-140 and love it, I realise the 90 is much lighter, but I can live with the weight of the zoom for what I need it for, I just wondered if the IQ is much different.
Has anyone compared the 50-140 @ 90mm 2.8 with the 90mm F2 @ F2 to see what difference there is in image quality? I have the 50-140 and love it, I realise the 90 is much lighter, but I can live with the weight of the zoom for what I need it for, I just wondered if the IQ is much different.
I put Fujifilm lenses into Good, Great and Exceptional categories (there are no optically bad ones!), IMO the 50-140 is great (bordering on exceptional), the 90mm is though exceptional! If you need the zoom take the 50-140 if you want the ultimate then take the 90mm.
The 90mm isn't just about sharpness, its about colour rendition, the way the bokeh is handled at F2/F2.8, the way the subject pops, it has a way of making portraits just look beautiful. its just one of those 'halo' lenses that in years to come will be revered (like the Canon 135F2, and Zeiss 50mm Planar). You need to use one in anger to 'get it'
I'm off to a wedding today, as a guest, and I know the 90mm will be welded to my camera.
I never really tested the 50-140 against the 90mm, but the 90 has something about it that I totally love. The subject just jumps out out the viewer when shot @f2 and everything about this lens just makes it magic imo.
Fringer FX pro is your only man - excellent AF adapter. I've been using one myself for a while now and found it very good. There's one in classified here going for £150 [think it's sunk to page 2 surprisingly!] - I am selling one myself but I'm not letting it go for such a steal so I'll give local sales a try. They go for up to £300 new so I'd stomp on that if I were you. You have the option of so many other 100-400 lenses and they will work just fine - once the adapter is up to date.
I’ve been using manual adapters on my cameras for 12 years. If you want to use something other than a canon lens, you have to manually focus it and stop the aperture down. The Fuji is convenient as you can stop down and leave it as the live view maintains approximately the same scene brightness. One thing to note is that a lot of lenses, particularly telephotos, focus beyond infinity. Adapters frequently air on the side of being too thin which puts the distance scale out for all lenses. It’s better than the adapter being too thick as that would prevent focusing to infinity, just like an extension tube would.Some basic questions about adapters (having never used them). It looks like you lose AF, certainly with the cheaper ones on Amazon. How do they affect image quality (am thinking Nikon 300mm f4 or Tamron 150-600). The AF may not be an issue as would be for aircraft so infinity is fine, and often shooting f8-f11. I just don’t see the 55-200 giving me enough reach and 100-400 out of budget. Do you need a lens with aperture ring to shoot?
Some basic questions about adapters (having never used them). It looks like you lose AF, certainly with the cheaper ones on Amazon. How do they affect image quality (am thinking Nikon 300mm f4 or Tamron 150-600). The AF may not be an issue as would be for aircraft so infinity is fine, and often shooting f8-f11. I just don’t see the 55-200 giving me enough reach and 100-400 out of budget. Do you need a lens with aperture ring to shoot?
Thanks. What about IQ? Any loss like you get with a TC?
Given your website I guess you're in Cambridge too ;-) Happy for you to try my 50-140. I had the 55-200 before and miss it dearly as I stated before. The 50-140 is just too clunky and then add on an additional adapter... not for me. As for reach, I like the compromise of 200 to be honest. It is probably not right for a Safari, but many many daily situations (including "wild" life) are possible.
I just posted 2 older pics (lizard and bird) with he 55-200 @200mm in the gallery threads (don't want to repost the pictures):
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/blue-bird-on-a-blue-morning-stellers-jay.700075/
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/blue-lizard-warming-on-the-rocks.700074/
Thanks for the offer, have a 55-200 on its way to me - the lens makes more sense than the 50-140 as part of the reason for moving was weight and size, plus it will be my least used lens, although may take you up on that if I get the urge!
Just picked up the 16mm 1.4. Sits well on my X-H1 and X-T1. Looking to take it out tomorrow for a proper test.
Just picked up the 16mm 1.4. Sits well on my X-H1 and X-T1. Looking to take it out tomorrow for a proper test.
Well after some research and a lot (a little) soul searching I’ve decided to order the 90 F2 when I get back from the pub.
I dragged myself into Jessops to buy one today, pick it up next week
You certainly give your gear a work out Dave. I almost went with the 23mm and 90 - but the 23 is soft for close ups wide open and that's how I'd like to use it most. I hear it's a fine lens besides though. On the 90, I set my 55-250 lens to around 90mm and had a walk about today, it would be too tight for casual use for me. I won't rule it out for the future though, I would definitely like it but usage would be limited - I think I'll enjoy the 16 a little more, especially for the close up capabilities. I'll either pair it up with the 50F2, or maybe re-buy another 85 1.8 and pretend I have the 90
I just love trying to push my self in my music shots, I can`t wait to use the 16mm f1.4 on my indoor jazz shots and maybe get close. Then I will get the 50mm f2 back but might do it as a kit with the XPRO2
Blackbird in the garden, shot through the bedroom window. 100-400, no TC this time. (These Blackbirds love my apples!!)
DSCF5034 by Steve Jelly, on Flickr
Very nice Fujigraph, being a “YANK” this shot is naturally right down my street.
George.