Dude... you've got a radio voice.

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I used to work in radio ;)

@JohnSmith-hm8xl

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it feels like you whisper to my ear.. Oh yeah...

@robbiemccracken4994

5 жыл бұрын

No I'm the batman

@timemasterhms

Жыл бұрын

Would listen to a podcast by him for this reason

I like your calm demeanor and well modulated voice; unlike some other reviewers who tend to be loud and hyper. Good review.

Those portraits are amazing! Really good!!! Thanks for the great review.

I like this lens and carry it around all the time because of its compactness and focal range. Your video does a very good job introducing this lens. Keep up the great work!

Really nice, well balanced review! Thanks a lot for sharing, Nick!

Here I am, in 2023, checking if I made a good decision by buying this lens from an Ebay seller in Italy. It was very helpful, thank you! :)

you got me, i like your pictures and gear you use! great work

This is a very nicely done video. I think you are criminally underrated on here at under 1k subs. Nice work.

@nickslens

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot to hear.

Enjoyed the original elements, informative opinions without too much pomp or chaff and some nice shots too. So many people do really crappy lens reviews but this was nice content, I really liked it. (I tend to use a superwide cameraphone for architectural stuff these days while travelling as there's no need to faff switching lenses, the quality is fine and I can keep a nice prime on the Fuji mirrorless).

more videos! love the simple opening shots

Whisper sweet nothings in my ear, mate! Your super-calm voice was a nice contrast to the manic video cuts. Aside from the friendly jab, great video. Exactly the info I was seeking. Cheers!

@nickslens

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah friendly jab? Anyway I absolutely appreciate the compliment! It really means a lot. I used this lens today at a park and still love it.

Good video. You told me exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks

Amazing video, fantastic description, beautiful photos and wonderful voice. You got a new subscriber!

@nickslens

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that means so much to me! Thank you so much!!

@davidedinoi3468

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickslens your video is different from normal ones. You got potential, and I will follow you untill it will be completely revealed. Wish you all the best, hughs from south Italy (sorry if I make some English mistakes)

Great video about a very cool lens. I have both the 18mm and 27mm that I find super for traveling around.

@Ahreman_egy

5 жыл бұрын

Many people hate the 18mm , is it really not good?

VERY decent video. :) Great analysis with the pros and cons. Well done!

I have the lense and I agree to everything you said. Thanks for the review. Enjoyed it!

Superb video of a superb focal range lens. I have used "forties" since the eighties and I have never had a second thought. Keep up the good work. Regards Ulf

Love the review, keep making more :D

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!! I have one in the works but I've moved so I'm trying to figure out the new lighting and sound here.

can you do something with the humming low end frequency in your video/s?

I have had the Fuji 27mm 2.8 lens since I bought it new in July (2019), and I have really enjoyed using it. Unfortunately, the focus mechanism has now frozen up and sends an error message to the camera. I cannot get the lens to work properly now. Apparently, this is a problem for a number of photographers using this lens. I have not abused the lens in any way, nor have I dropped or damaged it, so I am thinking that there may be an inherent flaw in the lens focus mechanism. Have any other subscribers to Nick's channel had problems with this lens and if so, was Fujifilm at all helpful in resolving this issue?

Nice video. I also own this lens and that lens cap annoyed the hell out of me. I put on a filter for protection and now everything is good.

Very nice and very informative review.

Super sympathic video, thanks for that. And yes, the lens is lovely.

Haha , I'm usually the pasty white dude everywhere! i bought this lens twice, I thought it was too weird for me and returned it after a few days, but over the next few months it thought the pictures I got with it had a special something. This time I'm keeping it, it's the perfect size on my X-Pro, and I love the 40mm F.L.

Great video! What presets do you use for editing your pictures, they look awesome

@nickslens

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm not entirely certain. It's been a while and I've gone through many preset packs, most of which were free ones. Most of what I did though was just starting with the Fuji profiles or basic camera profiles depending on the shot. Then I'd do things from there individually. But occasionally I'd try a preset out.

if you like pancake style lenses, you may like the "Fuji XM-FL 24mm f/8". its fixed focus and fixed aperture, focus is 1 meter to infinity.

Going to pick up one from the post office tomorrow. I think mine is with the aperture ring.

count me old fashion, but i love strings on lenses covers, specially when traveling.

Hello Nick, Would you recommend this lens for the Fuji X-A2? I have seen several videos showing the lens, but no one uses the X-A2. Perhaps the camera does not have the necessary components to be able to use the pancake lens Thanks for your time.

@nickslens

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It'll work great for any Fuji interchangeable lens camera.

You're pretty! Haha good video, in the future I'd love to see more still images worked in along the way but I like your style and delivery!

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan Hasvold I definitely agree. In heinsight I thought the same thing. Only after I watched it again after uploading. Oh well. It's a learning process! Thanks for the feedback!

@RyanHasvold

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting out the content! And the hidden compliment is I loved the photos that you did include :-)

@emmgeevideo

6 жыл бұрын

Any chance we can keep the discussion on photography and not on the reviewer’s looks?

Loved your video!! Definitely subscribing.

@nickslens

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I had a lot of fun making it.

Good shots with the Drone 👌🏽

@joetreadonme

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like it is sort of trickery to include images from a different lens in a lens review.

Great review,

Just found your video. I have found myself conflicted between the xf 27mm and xf 35 f2. I've been using a manual focus 28mm Nikkor lens for my X-T2 and now I'm ready for autofocus! I like the viewing angle of the 40mm equivalent. The fact that maybe, sometimes, the XF 27mm hunts in continuous (I tend to be the family documenter with all the kids running around) and the noise kind of puts me off. So maybe this video helped me go into the 35mm f2 direction. Thank you!

@nickslens

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say go for the 35/23mm f2 if autofocus is your main desire for upgrading. It's going to be a solid choice over this one.

Thanks for this review! Not sure if you realized that whenever you were at your desk, there was this humming bass going on. It was very disturbing on my speaker set up. Setting up a high-pass filter to 80Hz would kill that without affecting your deep voice ;)

good review ---- you have a good style

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

thomas Shea Thanks! I appreciate it!

I'm deciding among this one, Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f2.0, and Fujinon XF23mm f2. I love taking travel landscape photos (landscape photos with me and family in them), not street photography, and I do want sharper photos. Which one would you recommend I should get? Thank you in advance for your help!

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

I have the Samyang 12 f2 and I love it. That's my main landscape lens. I wouldn't recommend the 23 or the 27 for landscape. I'd want something wider.

@joetreadonme

5 жыл бұрын

If you aren't doing street photography and the lens size is not very important to you then you should definitely go for the 23mm f2. That is my favorite lens for my Fuji and I find it's great for landscape work. It focuses fast and the image quality is great. It is much sharper than the 27mm f2. 8 pancake. The 12mm is third party and you won't have autofocus or lens correction in camera. Fuji makes some of the best lenses in the game so you shouldn't be getting third party lenses.

That guy who stopped you to take a picture of him seems like he would be a blast to hang out with.

You are pretty! hahaha Thanks for the video! When I went to fujifilm shop to buy a 27mm F2.8 I bought a 23mm F2.0 instead of this. However, I guess I'll buy this too for daily use with my X-T20. 23mm F2.0 is most probably a much better lens and it is tiny too but, you can't fit the camera in a pocket.

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Sinan KIRAT I havent had the chance to personally play with the 23 f2 but I really want to. But yeah the 27 is much more Slimline. It's a great pal

great video review - thanks...

Ok iam going to buy it to my fuji xt30 .I do have 35mm it is good lens but make my camera 📷 no balance . is it 27mm better image than 35mm or just the same for photos only

@nickslens

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't used either of the 35mm fuji lenses, but the 27 is pretty great. I have the 23mm f2 and it's a great lens.

Fantastic video! I just forked up $50 for a Meike 25mm f1.8 lens for my Fuji X-E2, I have a feeling I'll get my money's worth out of it. Just came across your channel, looking forward to seeing more Fuji content, I gotta say your smooth voice rivals that of Hugh Brownstone from Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions channel. Keep up the good work!

@nickslens

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate the kind words. I haven't made a video in a while as my life has changed dramatically, but I'm dying to get my camera out and go shooting! Travel too!

I carry this everywhere on my # 2 body-sharp pix everytime.

Keep those videos coming, great presentation style!

you pretty much convinced me not to ditch my 27/2.8 :) :) :)

hello, what do you think this lens for photo product or food photography? thank you.

@nickslens

4 жыл бұрын

Hafni Kusumawardhani it’d get the job done. Any lens would do really. Just gotta know how to make it sing.

Hey Nick! I put this on my Fuji XT 100 and the shutter won't work. Do you have to change the settings when you add the new lens?

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Peg Fitzpatrick That is definitely not normal. I'm not a camera troubleshooting master, but I'd try it a few more times, removing the lens and putting it back on. Trying the camera in electronic shutter. Turning the camera off and on, with and without the lens.

@PegFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll try those. Crossing my fingers. :)

@PegFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Now the display is flashing. I think that the lens might not be good. :( I got it on Amazon.

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Peg Fitzpatrick Yikes. I'd guess you just got a bad one! I'm sure Fuji support will take care of ya! Or Amazon support.

@PegFitzpatrick

6 жыл бұрын

Yah, what a bummer. Your Instagram is awesome. Thanks for answering me. It was helpful.

Can you send me the UV filter you're 'never' going to use?

You deserve more views and likes ,.thanks for the video

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That means a lot!

Really like your way of unboxing a lens :) I'm just thinking about buying that lens for my X-T20. Already have the 35mm/f1.4 and the 50mm/f2 and like both of them. We will see :) first need to save some money. Thx for your thoughts about the lens.

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm not sure I'd get it if I already had those lenses, but then again, I have the 18-55. I just love the tiny form factor and it's currently my only prime, minus the 12mm Samyang.

@jliang70

5 жыл бұрын

I have 50 mm /f2. 27 mm f/2.8 and 18-55 mm f/2.8. 50mm and 27mm are my go to lenses, they are sharper.

Man, what microphone do you use? The lows in your voice sounds great with it.

@nickslens

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I still need to master the mixing but it's a Rode NT-USB!

I'm really thorn between 23 and 35 f2 for couple shooting, shall i consider also the 27 and get even more indecisive? Help.

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Paulo Parreira It's a tough decision! Id say go for the 23 f2. It's gonna be sharper than the 27 by a little bit, and provide a bit better background separation. And it's a bit wider. If you're doing couples shots, it might be perfect. But the longer focal length of the 35 might also look good.

@PauloParreira

6 жыл бұрын

:-) thanks for the "help". Have you tried sharpness of the 23 and the 35?

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Paulo Parreira I haven't gotten the chance to play with those lenses personally but from what I've seen from others, they're really great.

@steven2809

6 жыл бұрын

If you’re doing portraits of couples then you need 35mm or longer for pleasing perspective....

@samuelanderson9416

5 жыл бұрын

Follow your heart

Для сьемки видео подходит? Звук мотора фокусировки потом слышен на видео или нет?

@nickslens

2 жыл бұрын

Извините, я использую Google Translate. Я говорю об этом в 7:43. Объектив громкий, но все же хороший. I don't know if that worked, but I talk about it at 7:43 a little. It's a bit loud, but it can be useable.

Is this lense, with a proper gimbal, good at all for video?

@giovannibertoia8027

4 жыл бұрын

anything you recommend?

Nice review. A bit wordy, but overall very good. You didn't mention the absence of an aperture ring.

You're pretty. Happy now? Nice video! Have you seen any difference in terms of image quality between your A7II and this little X-T20? I'm so undecided between Sony and Fuji. Cool channel and cool reviews though, keep it up :) Cheers

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Jalil Chaouite Awww thanks! 😊 Yes there's a bit of a difference! There's a bit more detail in the Sony files, due to the larger sensor, but it wasn't that much. Not enough for me to want to keep the a7II. Dynic range between the two feels about the same. I definitely love my X-T20 and I prefer it over the a7II, but I'd upgrade to the a7III. For the kind of shooting I do, Fuji is more than enough camera. If I were to go more into professional work, I'd get a newer Sony.

@emmgeevideo

6 жыл бұрын

Any chance we can keep the discussion on photography and not on the reviewer’s looks?

@jalilchaouite

6 жыл бұрын

emmgeevideo any chance you can understand this was just a lame joke because he said "leave a comment below, tell me I look good"? 😉

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

Haha I literally said at the end "Leave me a comment and tell me I'm pretty." I was being silly.

Uv filter always use IT as protection

@patreekotime4578

3 жыл бұрын

Always use it to degrade image quality and cause flare. Very useful for that. What is the point of protecting the lens if the images look like crap?

Good info and you got great point ears..I kno weird but tru.

great video

Lots of owners of this lens here, so pls help me - is yours sharp at F2.8? Mine is pretty blurry fully open, but becomes decent at F3.2 and smaller apertures.

@nickslens

9 ай бұрын

Hey I unfortunately no longer own this lens or else I’d test it right now but I don’t recall having issues with sharpness wide open. Sounds like you may have a bad lens.

The first scene of b-roll made me believe that xt20 with 27mm pancake can fly as well..!

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, I just threw the camera up in the air about 24 times to get those shots ;)

@arghyadipsen2429

5 жыл бұрын

=D

Do you work at NPR?

That UV filter will protect the front lens element from scratches and damage! Cheaper to get a new filter than a new lens! Also reduces excessive blue colour cast in sunny weather. Keep it on!

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of UV filters, really. It'll absolutely protect the lens, but it's also another piece of glass to reduce the quality of images, and something else to worry about when dealing with the lens.

Would you recommend this lens for street photography?

I have the 23/2 and the 27/2.8. 27 is obviously smaller and lighter. It's also sharper at the edges, but has a bit of of barrel distortion and a lot more vignetting. 23 is longer but weather-sealed and has an aperture ring, and at least on my copy is not that sharp at the edges at f/5.6 or larger. It also has basically zero distortion. There's also the 23/1.4 but it's a much larger, heavier and more expensive lens. That gets you considerably better image quality though - sharper, less vignetting, more 'bite'. And of course you get a larger aperture.

@steven2809

6 жыл бұрын

Andy Farrell None of which is actually visible in normal photography. Stop reading those damn lens reviews!

@caerphoto

6 жыл бұрын

Steven Dean, I’m speaking from personal experience since I own all 3

Dude this is literally the best thing I've ever seen, you need more subscribers and views! I love your voice + you're pretty (no homo though hahaha)

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'm gonna be getting back into it soon!

@kissmyasthma9973

5 жыл бұрын

@@nickslens I bought the 27mm too btw, and it is amazing. Thanks for your insight on this amazing lens 👏🏻

Good job. I have owned this lens twice. And it's gone again.

Nice video thanks :) I have this lens and recently bought the 23mm f2 i'd agree with you about 27mm range is bit weird lol , i like the 23mm range more The 27mm is sharp wide open but the 23mm f2 is sharper in general , quiter faster AF and nice Build quality with some nice separation '' except the Minimum focusing distance wide open the 27mm is bit sharper in that case ''

When mounted on an Xpro1 the focus is SUPER SLOW.

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

tean tan Hmm interesting note! Definitely something to be aware of if that's what you're shooting with. I wonder if it's a common thing with the older fuji cameras or an isolated incident.

@davidmilton2956

5 жыл бұрын

Not my experience? I use the X-Pro 1 and the 27mm as a small street set up. With the latest firmware updates for both camera and lens it seems fast enough. I tend to use the X-Pro with prime lenses only (18, 23, 35, 50mm f2) but like the 27mm for it’s small size, not as fast as the latest lenses but it is OK for photo’s....can’t use it for video as it is noisy as hell.

I remember my 20mm pancake in my old Panasonic it used to make that noise as well.

I like Christopher Frost photography's KZread video review on this lens... Crisp...

The 23mm here in Australia is double the 27mm pancake price

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

Damn that's crazy. You'll either have to REALLY want the 23 more, or it'll make your decision between the two easier!

@jliang70

5 жыл бұрын

It is a really cheap and superb lens, the price of fuji 23mm f2 is above $400 even after the $100 cash back in the most recent Black Friday sale and 27mm is about $60 from Ted's after cash back or if you buy the camera lens package.

@alistairharris7891

5 жыл бұрын

It’s $169 aid after cash back at the moment . Depending where you buy it. www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/fujifilm-xf-27mm-fa28-pancake-lens

@YaelDion

5 жыл бұрын

But the 27mm pancake is way cheaper in Australia. The 23mm price is closer to the US price.

@alistairharris7891

5 жыл бұрын

Yael Dion same with the 18-55 $479aud. That’s $345usd. B&H are $699usd. Crazy difference in price.

This lens + XT3 + The fuji small flash = Polaroid

Your pretty:)

You sound like Christian Bale in American Psycho :D :D

Fwiw, outro music was ewww wtf.. free a great review.. already own the 23.. but wondering about form factor and less context for street

Excellent video, until the viewer puts on headphones... and then the sound is very annoying.... I actually thought you'd got some background noise but its not...its the mic firing up every time you speak... like as if its on vox setting.... apart from that annoying bit...excellent review...thanks.....

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

Yep I agree. Gotta work on my audio processing. Gotta start somewhere tho. Still thanks for the love!

@yoki9743

5 жыл бұрын

@@nickslens , we all have to start somewhere.... just thought you should know.... otherwise a very informative, honest and well put together review... thanks....

Radio Announcer😂😃🤣🤣🤣

Bryan Adams does camera reviews. OK you’ve probably heard that before. Good review - Nice travel photos. I find this lens interesting on an XT body as an alternative to buying an X100 series camera. I know they are quite different (leaf shutter, 35 mm equivalent focal length on the X100) but the end result of great Fuji images on a small, discreet package is the same. Side note: Bryan Adams is actually quite a well-respected photographer...

You're pretty. :-) Yes, this is the perfect travel lens to be nondescript. With an X-T20 with the grip and thumb rest removed - the camera is TINY!! If you don't want to draw attention, I think it is perfect. Without the grip or thumb rest you can put it in a large pocket, it looks like a big point and shoot. Hopefully thieves will rob someone else. This is why I got it. I have a wide zoom lens, I have telephoto lenses, I got this one, discounted, for discretion and the bigger aperture with autofocus. It is now my, "walking around lens" for when I'm not planning to shoot, but might get an opportunity. I will also take it with me to high crime areas where I want to look like my camera isn't really worth taking. I did have an issue with it this week. The aperture was stuck. The wheel in the front did nothing. The wheel in the back did nothing. I put the camera on manual. Still nothing. I went home, put on a lens with an aperture ring, changed the aperture, took it off, put the 27 mm back on, and THEN the front thumb wheel worked. Poor contact? Next time it happens I'll just try taking the lens off and putting it back on again.

@nickslens

6 жыл бұрын

That's a really weird issue! So far I haven't had any issues, but yeah that seems like a bad contact.

@emmgeevideo

6 жыл бұрын

Any chance we can keep the discussion on photography and not on the reviewer’s looks?

If you have money to spend get ( 18mm F1.4, 23mm 1.4, 56mm 1.2) that’s all you need. If you’re on a budget get ( 16mm F2, 23mm F2, 50mm F2).

Is he whispering?

27mm/2.8 can't pre-focus, That 18mm/2 can.

I keep losing my rear caps

hires a helicopter to test a fuji 27 mm

@nickslens

5 жыл бұрын

Oh man that would have been incredible. And such overkill. Hah I don't even know where that would be possible in that area.

Super doesn't matter but for future reference, Fuji is a 1.52x crop factor, not 1.5, for equivalence numbers! Greatly underrated lens for city street walks as well as travel landscapes in my uses anyway. Cheers!

this kind of focusing is not for video

That voice is better than that lens lol

You need to High-Pass filter... your audio!

@nickslens

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes it's rough, but I've since improved a lot. That's an old video!

Thanks for your review, sold it me...

Sweet as

Seems like a lot of focus breathing.

What happened??? Your channel is great but you haven’t made a new video in almost 2 years.

@nickslens

3 жыл бұрын

IllumiGraphic wow has it been that long already? Hah well thanks for checking in! I’m still alive. I haven’t been able to do a whole lot of photography lately. Full time student and working full time as well. I’d love to make more videos but I just haven’t had a lot of time or the proper funding for gear I really want

If I close my eyes I hear Ronald Reagan... :-)

In the future, do voice overs over images, instead of closeup of you.

"pasty white dude". Don't ever put yourself down like that.

There, another waste of my time and yours.