Fujifilm XF 35mm f1.4 R: Re-Evaluating a First Generation X series Lens
From time to time, I get questions about the XF 35mm f1.4 R lens. They range from is the XF 35mm f1.4 still a good choice these days to discussions about how it compares to its f2 sibling. I reviewed this lens back in 2012, when it was first released (you can still read the review here, if you want) but since a lot has changed over the years for the Fuji system, I thought I’d write up an article about this lens again. This is not a new review; it’s more of an update. There have been a lot of firmware updates both in the cameras, and the XF 35mm f1.4 itself. Newer generation cameras have also changed the performance of not just this lens but others as well. My photography in general has changed quite a bit since 2012 as well. So, let’s just take a look at how this lens measures up now, and see if it’s still worth buying. [continue reading…]
Weekly Portrait Shoot: The Leica SL And The Lower East Side:
Last weekend, I took out my Leica SL, and I caught up with Valerie. I’ve shot with her many, many times but for some reason, I don’t post much of her. Valerie is a fantastic model, and one of the sweetest people I know. I guess I just really love what we usually produce, so I tend to be more critical with the edits, which in turn, sometimes prevents me from posting haha. I know, a little odd but I’m human ;). [continue reading…]
My 6 Favorite Portrait Lenses For The Fuji X Series System:
I Haven’t posted much about Fuji lately, so while I’m waiting for my chance to use the new XF 16-80mm f4 R OIS WR lens, I thought I’d write up an article about my 6 favorite portrait lenses for the Fuji X Series system. From time to time, I receive emails, and DMs on my Instagram asking me about my preferences for portrait lenses when it comes to Fuji. So, here they are in no particular order. [continue reading…]
Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG DN Art Lens L Mount First Impressions:
It’s no secret I’m a fan of Sigma lenses, and since I thoroughly enjoyed the 45mm f2.8 (review here), I thought I’d see if I could get another Sigma lens in to review. This time though, I went for something a bit different. I went for the 14-24mm f2.8 DG DN Art lens, which is a much wider focal length:). I’m in the process of reviewing it but for now, I thought I’d share my first impressions of it. [continue reading…]
Weekly Portrait Set: Sigma 45mm f2.8 L Mount And Manhattan Bridge
This week’s portrait set was taken with the Sigma 45mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens. It was a lens I reviewed a while back. If you’d like to read the review, it’s here. Since the one I reviewed was L Mount, I paired it with my Leica SL. Anyway, this week’s set was taken with Michelle’s help. She came out to help me review a few items. One of the areas we tried was the Manhattan Bridge. [continue reading…]
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