7artisans Photoelectric 55mm f1.4 Lens Review:
Photo gear can get really expensive after a while. Things like more lenses, flashes to even accessories like memory cards add up over time, so it never hurts when we can find some decent bargains. This leads me to a lens that I was testing for a while, the 7artisans 55mm f1.4. My copy was a Fuji X Mount version, and factoring in the crop factor, it equates to about an 82.5mm. That makes it similar to Fuji’s own XF 56mm f1.2 but the difference is the 7artisan 55mm f1.4 costs just $119! In comparison, the XF 56mm f1.2 is $999 with the APD version being a whopping $1,499. So, I’m sure many want to know, how does the 7artisans 55mm perform? Can it be a viable alternative for those who just don’t want to shell out $1,000+ for a fast short tele? Read on and find out. [continue reading…]
Fujifilm X-T100 Mirrorless Camera Review:
There are times when I’ve struck up a conversation with a complete stranger who sees me carrying my Fuji X-T2. The conversation often starts out with something like, “I’ve seen these Fuji cameras around. I’ve been think about getting more serious about my photography but I’m wondering, are there any entry level Fuji cameras you’d recommend for someone who doesn’t want to come out with a ton of cash at first, and something that wouldn’t be so complicated to use?” Well, as some of you know, there are many different models in the Fuji X Series line. There are, of course, the top end models like the X-T2, X-Pro2 or the X-H1 but there are also some great lower end models that while may be cheaper, still pack quite a punch. But in an attempt to make the X Series even more accessible, Fuji has released another entry level model: the X-T100. Let’s take a closer look. [continue reading…]
Bokeh Shots From The Fuji XF 80mm f2.8 Macro:
I’m working on a couple of reviews now (both Fuji and Leica) but in the mean time, I was looking at some of my older images, and thought I’d just post a few pics taken at wide open aperture (with the exception of two pics) that I had left over from when I reviewed the XF 80mm f2.8 a while back. I know some of you were wondering about the quality of the bokeh, so I hope these photos will help. For those interested, you can read my XF 80mm review here. [continue reading…]
7artisans Photoelectric 55mm f1.4 First Impressions:
Hey everyone. I have a bunch of stuff coming to this blog soon. The reason I’ve slowed down in my posting lately is because I’ve been very busy finishing up my Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f2 ASPH review. It has become the longest review I’ve ever written, and it will have more photos than any other review I’ve ever posted by far. But in the mean time, the 90mm APO put me in a portrait mood, and so I decided to see if I could get another portrait lens for the old Fuji. I ended up getting in the 7artisans Photoelectric 55mm f1.4 in to review. Do any of you know what it costs? $119! In addition to Fuji X Mount, this lens also comes in Canon EF-M Mount, and Sony E-Mount. Here are my first impressions of it. [continue reading…]
7artisans Photoelectric 25mm f1.8 Lens Review Fuji X Mount:
Recently, I’ve been trying out lower priced third party manufacturers’ lenses, and I have to admit, some of them are pretty cool to use. The last one I reviewed was an Opteka lens with a Fuji X Mount. Today, I want to talk about the 25mm f1.8 lens by 7artisans. I’ve been using this lens for a while now, and it’s been a great match for my Fuji X-T2. At f1.8, it’s a relatively fast lens, and the equivalent focal length is 37.5mm, which is one that many photographers find useful because it is close to a 35mm. It’s also a very compact lens, and balances nicely with most mirrorless cameras. Lastly, the Fuji X Mount version currently sells for just under $80, which is a sweet price considering how much lenses can cost these days. Let’s take a closer look at it. [continue reading…]
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