Patrick
November 28, 2018
Rokinon 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS Lens Review For Fuji X:
If you’re looking for a wide angle lens, there are tons to choose from nowadays. You can stick to more “common” wide angle focal lengths like a 24mm or 21mm. You could even go a little wider with an 18mm. But if those just aren’t wide enough, there are more extreme ones like the Rokinon 10mm f2.8 ED AS NCS CS lens, which is what I’m going to talk about today. On a cropped APS-C sensor, such as, the one in my X-T3, which is what I used to review this lens, you’re getting a 15mm equivalent, and a 109.5 angle of view. Let’s take a closer look. [continue reading…]
Patrick
November 26, 2018
Samyang 85mm f1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Review Fuji X:
Let’s say you want to up your portrait game, and you’re looking to expand your lens collection. Maybe you’re looking for a decent telephoto for more compression. Well, if you are, you’re probably going to come across some pretty expensive glass, especially if you’re looking for something with a large aperture. Since I am a Fuji user, I’d probably look at the XF 90mm f2, which is one of my favorite lenses but unfortunately, carries a price to match it’s awesome abilities. If however, you don’t mind a little manual focusing, you might want to check out the Samyang 85mm f1.4 Aspherical IF lens. Factoring in the crop factor, you’ll get a 127.5mm equivalent, which is similar to the XF 90mm. The large f1.4 aperture means you’ll get ultra shallow depth of field, and the best part is it’s priced at a very reasonable $279.95 (currently $229 with a $50.95 rebate at B&H Photo). Let’s take a closer look at this lens. [continue reading…]
Fujifilm Vertical Battery Grip VG-XT3 Review:
The new Fuji X-T3 is a versatile camera that is up to pretty much any task you can throw at it. It offers the perfect blend of features, such as, being well-made and weather sealed. The electronics and autofocus are also ultra fast. To top it all off, the X-T3 produces superb images. At least for me, there’s not much more I would need in an APS-C mirrorless camera. It also comes in silver, which I personally love :). However, if you’re finding yourself shooting in portrait orientation a lot, it might be time for you to take a look at one of the X-T3’s new accessories: the Fujifilm Vertical Battery Grip VG-XT3. At $329, it’s not exactly cheap but it can offer say the portrait photographer much needed ergonomic support. [continue reading…]
Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera First Impressions:
Fujifilm is always coming out with cool new stuff, and today, I’ll be talking a little about the new Fujifilm X-T3. As some of you know, I’m a big fan of the X-T Series. I not only reviewed the X-T1 and X-T2 but I liked them so much that I bought both. I was tempted for a moment by the X-H1 but at the time of its release, I had a feeling the X-T3 was just around the corner, and I also had a feeling we would see a lot of new tech (like the new sensor), and so I waited. Two or three weeks ago, I received a call from Bob at Bergen County Camera telling me his first X-T3 arrived and it had my name on it. I haven’t mentioned the camera on my blog yet because I’ve been busy with a whole bunch other things but I have big plans for the X-T3; in other words, you can expect a very big review with plenty of pics to back it up. In the mean time, I thought I’d write about my initial impressions. [continue reading…]
Patrick
September 28, 2018
7artisans Photoelectric 7.5mm f2.8 Fish Eye Lens Review For Fuji X:
I don’t actually own a fish eye but I quite enjoy using one. So, when I had the opportunity to review the 7artisans Photoelectric 7.5mm f2.8 Fish Eye, I went for it. As many of you know, 7artisans is a lens manufacturer that produces a lot of budget-minded lenses for various camera systems. I reviewed a few of them in the past, and for the most part, I thought they offered real value for the money. The lens in this review is a Fuji X Mount sample, and factoring in the crop factor, it’s approximately an 11.25mm equivalent. This is actually the widest lens I’ve reviewed so far, and I found it quite interesting to work with. Let’s take a closer look. [continue reading…]
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