What's your favourite Fuji lens? I'm biased towards fast primes in this video so haven't used many Fuji telephoto zooms. Would love to hear your thoughts!

@macmac6479

Ай бұрын

Used to be the 16mm 1.4 for a long time, nice look and pseudo-macro. But the 18mm 1.4 is superior and the 33mm 1.4, and 56mm 1.2 WR while not quite as sharp, are my favourite two lenses because of the rendering.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

The newer lenses are amazing - that 33mm f1.4 has been sold out in Australia for 18 months and counting!

@macmac6479

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy Yes! I am actually thinking about the X-T50 with the 33mm 1.4 as a street/pocket camera, but the price difference to the X-T5 is too small.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

If the XT50 had weather sealing, a better EVF, $500 cheaper, then sold. Isn’t it doable? Just strange places to cut corners and the pricing is all bananas for consumer grade gear

@TheMegabam5

Ай бұрын

Mine has to be the 18mm F2. Super small and light-weight with good enough lowlight performance, making an amazing "always on the camera" type of travel lens. When it comes to value, I'm also a big fan of the xc 35mm F2 (plastic version) again for its lightweight and especially its affordability. I believe the xc 35mm F2 is unbeaten in any other system in terms of price to performance for a nifty fifty.

The reason I moved to the ZF was because I was tired of waiting for the xpro4. Now I feel that even if Fuji released it tomorrow I wouldn't get it as I don't think it could compete with ZF. Small M mount glass and the TT artist 6 bit adapter that you recommend are game changers for me. I also think Nikon could possibly release a rangefinder style FF. Wouldn't that be a dream.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Totally with you - I can’t imagine the XPro4 being any better than a watered down XT5. Rangefinder Nikon is the dream - if they get that out this year Nikon will win it all!

@Roman.7287

Ай бұрын

I felt the same way. I have been using Fuji since 2017. I bought the X-T2, X-T30, X-E4 and also the X-T1 + X-E1 used. I have the Fuji Crons and the 56 1.2 Gen1 and otherwise adapt old glass. I've been waiting for the X-Pro4 and also thought about going for the X-T5. Unfortunately, the workmanship of the X-T5 is really crucial once you have had the X-T2 and X-Pro2 in your hand. X-S and X-H series arouse zero emotion in me. I could imagine a soulless Sony. After waiting forever for the X-Pro4, I switched to the Nikon Zf and haven't regretted it. Autofocus can finally be used for things other than houses or trees and even detects eyes from more than 1 meter away :-) We don't even need to talk about the processing. This one fits! Too bad Fuji. You have lost a lot of your magic and are increasingly becoming isolated because you think you will disappoint loyal customers with the TikTok hype about the X-100 series. I will still keep some of my old Fuji equipment because the old parts were still honest!

@macmac6479

Ай бұрын

Yes hoping for the rangefinder-style Nikon ZS! But even a Z7III would have a small enough body for street, compacter than the Z8 and with more MPs and a tilt-screen. Hopefully it gets announced with the Z6III soon.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Z6iii would be perfect for my hybrid workflow - Z8 is just too bulky for my setup. But yes, a Nikon ZS please!

One of the best TRUTH photography channels on KZread!!!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much - more to come!

@MadefromJava

Ай бұрын

💯

I felt the same way. I have been using Fuji since 2017. I bought the X-T2, X-T30, X-E4 and also the X-T1 + X-E1 used. I have the Fuji Crons and the 56 1.2 Gen1 and otherwise adapt old glass. I've been waiting for the X-Pro4 and also thought about going for the X-T5. Unfortunately, the workmanship of the X-T5 is really crucial once you have had the X-T2 and X-Pro2 in your hand. X-S and X-H series arouse zero emotion in me. I could imagine a soulless Sony. After waiting forever for the X-Pro4, I switched to the Nikon Zf and haven't regretted it. Autofocus can finally be used for things other than houses or trees and even detects eyes from more than 1 meter away :-) We don't even need to talk about the processing. This one fits! Too bad Fuji. You have lost a lot of your magic and are increasingly becoming isolated because you think you will disappoint loyal customers with the TikTok hype about the X-100 series. I will still keep some of my old Fuji equipment because the old parts were still honest!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Totally agree on every point. There are so many Fuji shooters out there that feel the brand is quite different than when we first started. Rumors about a rangefinder boxy Nikon ZS have got me very interested… only thing making me hold back from getting a XT5 on sale right now.

@macmac6479

Ай бұрын

Well said. The Fujis have become cheaper in hand even as the IQ has improved. This is sad, but the upgrade to GFX is too steep. So we had to jump ship.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I tried the GFX50R but that whole system is not mature enough yet. Too many advances in each release cycle is good but older bodies depreciate like crazy. Maybe in 5 years time it will settle down

Another banging vlog Jack! Keep them rolling!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Matthew - working on next week’s video now!

loving your channel, keep up the good work!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, working on next week’s video now

Finally decide to place the order and received my ZF in moss green yesterday instead of waiting for z63 after following your channel. Just love holding it in my hand and play with the dials, the image quality is noticeable sharper. Ready to get rid off my z62, thank you and keep up the good job.🎉

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Wow congrats on the purchase! The moss green is beautiful, that and the blue are my favourite. Went with the black because that’s the only color we had in stock in Australia. Happy shooting!

Totally enjoying your channel. Great stories and compelling content in each. You approach things in way that I have found myself asking the same questions but never quite answering (me that is).

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks for going through the back catalogue! Always great to see new viewers come back

Hello Jack and thank you for this video and the perspective you’ve shared. I’m a LONGTIME Fujifilm shooter, since 2015. That said, I left the brand 2 years ago. I still own a Fujifilm camera, the best one the ever made for street and travel photography in my opinion. The X-Pro3. I’ve owned a LOT of Fujfilm cameras and it was the first one I own that felt right from the moment I picked it up. I jokingly refer to my X-Pro3 as the Leica M-D because my LCD and sub monitor no longer work and I still shoot with it because everything else does work. But I’ve moved on to other systems. I bought the Nikon Zf in December 2023. I’ve loved that camera ever since I purchased it. Like others have stated, I too was waiting on the X-Pro4 in hopes that Fujifilm made a great update to the X-Pro3. Instead of doing that they’ve abandoned the X-Pro line in lieu of the X100, X-T, X-H, and GFX line of cameras. It’s a mistake but it’s theirs to make. I shoot Leica and LUMIX as well, the M10-R and SII. This rounds out my toolkit of cameras which are nothing more than tools for different use cases. I share all my M mount lenses across these systems and only own two autofocus zooms, the 24-105mm f4 for the LUMIX and the 24-120mm f4 for the Zf. There’s nothing I can shoot with the lenses I have across all of my digital cameras. I really tried sticking with Fujifilm for all of my cameras but I couldn’t wait for them to get the X-Pro line back on track. Keep making good, reasoned, and meaningful content. Just know it’s appreciated.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

We own a lot of the same kit! I totally tried sticking it out with a Fuji only setup but I couldn’t keep upgrading for incremental gains while they figure out the lineup. They should have a lot of funds now from the X100VI, let’s see what they choose to do with it. I love making these videos, will work hard to make new content that’s better and more meaningful. Thank you!

Great video! Just found your channel. Looking forward to more. Best of luck.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thank you Matthew - more to come this week!

Fantastic content, keep it going, coming from a Nikon and Fuji fan!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thank you! A fan of both, hence the hopes and criticisms come from a genuine place for me. More to come!

Your end statement sounds like my journey into Leica😅 ”not using for the specs, I was just chasing a feeling” Another great video Jack! I’m still trying to develop my story telling on my videos.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, it’s not easy making videos for our genre. Keep it up man!

My Nikon ZF came in yesterday. Your channel convinced me to get this camera. So thank you!! I also was a previous Fuji shooter. I had the XT3, and still holding the x100vi. Love Fuji, however, they have their cons… slow af and low light performance. I needed something more mature and the ZF fits my needs. Not to mention the vintage charm. Maybe someday I will return if the Xpro4 ever returns or if they dabble with full frame.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Totally on board and glad to hear you like the Zf! It is a great camera, just like the Fujis, but hard to justify the new upgrades given how expensive it is. Happy shooting, more videos to come!

I bought into Nikon Z from Fuji a couple of years ago. I kept a few lenses, along with my X-T10 body, valuing them more than I would get on the used market in Japan. The 35/1.4 is my favourite. The 50/2 is a close second. Surprisingly, the 50-250 is one of my faves for walking around Japanese cities. Now that I have the Zf, I adore the 26, 40, and 135. The former two are incredibly easy to pocket and give excellent results. The latter is just so good that it’s worth the burden when I have specific human subjects I plan to shoot. The 50/1.8… I’m afraid it’s often at home. I love the images I get from it, but it’s almost always just due to the lighting and subject more than the rendering or sharpness. Don’t get me wrong, the rendering is beautiful, but the light matters 1000% more. The 40mm in gorgeous light will absolutely destroy the 50mm in mediocre light. In equal light, the 50mm will win. Edit: I did also own the 16/1.4, 23/1.4, and 56/1.2. All fantastic lenses with which I took some of my favourite photos. However, their new turn for bigger and more-corrected lenses while not paying as much attention to UX caused me to look elsewhere. It seems to be that way; the underdogs listen to advice more intently. Fujifilm must not be feeling like an underdog these days, while Nikon’s early mirrorless missteps took their egos down a few notches.

@BokehTherapy

20 күн бұрын

The 135 plena! I will have to try this lens out next time I'm at a camera shop, every raves about it. Very interesting observation about the "underdog" status and how this translates into products the core user base actually want. How every brand balances this with expanding their market share is what I always look for.

Another great video mate! I’m a Fuji shooter and still love what they have and do. It works for me.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much - last thing I wanted was this to be seen as a rant video against Fuji. They are my first love in photography! Hope it came across as measured and constructive. Happy shooting!

Your breakdown is awesome. Definitely going to be a reference for me and many others who are deep in the Fuji rabbit hole. Definitely looking at Nikon for an upgrade soon. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and insight.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Nikon has a real shot at winning Fuji market share, just depends on their next retro body and line of smaller lenses. Happy shooting!

@gordoa172

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I think you’re right- to many of us are just tired of waiting for Fuji to release based on what drew us to Fuji in the first place. Have you tried the Nikon Z5 by chance? That’s what I was looking at- I know it’s not the zf but it’s a good look into full frame.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Haven’t tried the Z5, it looks like a great option to try out the system though. Better ergonomics than the Zf but you lose out on the latest autofocus and tracking. AF is probably still better than Fuji sadly lol

It’s crazy how accurate you are with these! I realized I was a gen 1 Fuji shooter (X-Pro2, fave lenses are 18 f2 and 35 f1.4) and I’m in the process of selling off my kit since I just bought a Zf. Cheers!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

All I know are gen 1 Fuji shooters but there’s not many of us left. Congrats on the Zf - lots more videos coming!

@Roman.7287

Ай бұрын

Congratulations and have fun. But be careful, the autofocus takes effect quickly and stays tuned ;-) But I would keep the X-Pro2. It was a great camera for 2016 and still looks timelessly good. Please Nikon also brings a viewfinder camera similar to the X-Pro2. Please also with Real Time Luts.

Thanks Jack, I’m mid switch from Sony to whatever is next. Zf and Xt5 are proving difficult to separate, especially as I’m starting from zero on lenses. So glad I found your channel.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Lovely connecting with you on KZread Steven - Sony is a great system, but for some reason I can’t help but pick up my Zf or Fuji cameras on days off. Hope my videos help clarify any decisions, let me know if there are any questions I can help answer in future videos!

beautiful video, where do you get those braided camera straps from? any recommendations?

@BokehTherapy

9 күн бұрын

I like the parashooter straps from Wotancraft (bit.ly/3uIBZ94) as well as the braided leather straps from Barton 1972 (www.barton1972.com). The Barton 1972 straps look very cool, but I think Wotancraft's straps are a bit more functional? It's the eternal struggle, style over substance haha.

I realized in 2019, that I had to move away from Fujifilm. I no longer fitted in the demographic they were starting to reach out to. Went with Sony and now with Nikon and m43.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Amazingly M43 is still innovating! I loved my Olympus OMDs back in the day. Thanks so much for watching

thanks for the video. I have been pondering the same question for a while (have a d750 and xt3 and can't decide which upgrade path to follow). A big issue issue with nikon is size of the lenses- the huge 50mm 1.8 is anything but nifty. I feel fuji still has a lead on nikon In terms of compact size, and aperture rings, ie overall fun factor. Further, Fuji still beats the zf on egos (buttons, button placement and thumb rest) too. How is that half case working out for you on the zf, compared to small rig?

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I’ve been shooting with my XT3 a lot more to make this video and I had a blast. So much so that I am debating about picking up a XT5 on sale right now. I will say the lenses on Nikon Z versus a Sony or Canon f1.4 setup are still very manageable. The halfcase is from iBorrys after someone suggested it to me? It looks great but ergos are much worse than the Smallrig for me

Man, I relate to this video on another level. I am deep on OG gear as I've been shooting with it since 2016. I also own an xt3, which I never felt the need to upgrade. Since, I've owned the xpro3 and have owned and upgraded on the x100 series since the T. However, I've always had to supplement with nikon for my wedding photography. Owned a D850 for a long while and jumped over at the ZF on it's announcement selling my beloved D850 and lenses in the process. Do not regret it one bit! Wow, I am in love with the ZF and the 1.8 trio. Got a 40mm f2 and it's amazing for travel and street. I might just end up selling my older fuji gear except for one body. Problem is, the mental struggle of losing so much invested $ in the process makes me just wanna keep it all. Anyway, love your content and the format in which you present it. Very refreshing and inspiring. Hope you keep creating ZF content as the community is growing and those who keep the camera enjoy the experience. It also seems as if the ZF crowd is more respectful than other communities I've been part of (x100v/vi users,... geesh). Anyway, thanks for the vids! What are your thoughts on the z6iii coming up?

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I’m glad to hear I am not the only one this very similar gear trajectory - so many of us it seems! At least the hype train means you can sell your older Fujifilm kit without as much of a loss. I am very interested in the Z6iii or Z7iii when they come out but would kill for a Nikon rangefinder ZS!!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

and you’re completely spot on about the respectful community - but I don’t take that for granted. It’s been great connecting with everyone!

@Dennisjunior09

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy If they come up with an s3 looking Z body, goodness, idk I might bid farewell to my xpro3. That would be a dream body tbh.

Thanks for another great video! Somehow I was having hope that XPro4 will be announced by the end of your video and Fuji will remain my saviour! I have invested too many Fuji native and non native lenses and moving on to Nikon would be a great hassle, still having high hopes for the next iteration of XPro line , however if that doesn't happen, I'll wait fo ZF mkii and hope that the Flippy screen is replaced by an X-T5 screen!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I wish I had the magical insider knowledge to launch the XPro4 on my channel! I shot with my XT3 again for the first time in years for this video, and forgot how much I loved it. I don’t have many X-mount lenses left, keen to try out some of the Viltrox pro lineup

What a great, insightful video. I’m actually at a complete crossroads myself. I’ve owned the xt3 for a few and I’m about to sell it as I would like to upgrade. However, due to everything I’ve read about the xt5s autofocus it’s making me question whether it’s time to jump ship to another brand. I never let missed shots bother me with the xt3 but now I’ve been pondering my next move it’s made me realise that the xt3 probably missed focus more than I can remember. I’d also never felt I needed full frame, but now i have to make a buying decision it weighed back into my thought process. I’d also been hoping that an Xpro 4 would have been announced this year 🙁

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Every other brand has better autofocus so it’s worth testing the waters! I have shot with everything and still can’t beat the post processing photo workflow for Fuji - it really is very quick and simple. Only thing holding me back is whether or not to wait for a XPro4 too!

I have both systems. Xt5 and nikon zf. Both are exceptional. The fuji glass is outstanding and the film simulations give a unique look without post processing. You cant go wrong with either but the fuji is still smaller and lighter all around.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

That’s the advantage for Fuji. I have lost hope for an XPro4, but the XT5 looks great. Thanks for watching!

Really like the style of your videos.

@BokehTherapy

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Working on this week’s video now

Wow, that's exactly how fuji has me feeling at this point but you said it much better than I could. As I wait for a replacement to the xpro3, I acknowledge that it will probably never come to light. Lately I find myself looking at FF Sony and Nikon cameras. Like they say, things change and it's not always for the better, at least for some of us.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I just don’t think the XPro4 can be any better than the XT5 unless the mass market appeal makes it worth the extra R&D. Everyone else is making great cameras so it is hard to justify. Thanks for watching!

Stumbled over your video. Love it.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Hi thanks so much! Glad the algorithm found its way to you

Thanks!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Juliette!

It may seem surprising or outside the price range, but after being with Fuji since the X100, purchasing the X-Pro1, X-Pro2, and X-Pro3, I’ve seen the brand move in a direction that resonates less with me. I love the close-to-photography feel, the small compact lenses that offered real pleasure in taking photos, and the hybrid viewfinder. However, in recent years, I no longer feel aligned with the Fuji lineup. I made a big decision, sold all my Fuji gear, and finally bought a Leica M11 and a Nikon Zf. Yes not the same budget but it’s exactly what I wanted my Fuji to feel like. And the Zf is truly what Fuji couldn’t achieve. No regrets.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Not surprising to me - I bought the M10R and the Nikon Zf! A perfect one two punch that to be honest isn’t that expensive considering how much Fujis go for these days. Have you had any issues with your M11? Heard a few issues of bricked cameras, hope your unit is fine

I picked up a ZF a couple months ago and fell in love. It has all the retro appeal of the old Fuji XT line, with modern tech and speed. My last Fuji camera I truly felt a connection with was the XT2. I have the sweet of Fuji first generation lenses except the 56mm. I never really liked that focal length, and instead adapted 50mm film era lenses. That is why I wish Nikon would make a 70mm f2 low element lens to compliment their compact/budget 28mm and 40mm. Thanks for another insightful and interesting video.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

A fellow gen 1 Fuji shooter! There are lots of us, but none of the newer lenses are catering for that nostalgic vibe. Hopefully Nikon's SE line continues - more f2 lenses, and Sigma's DGDN lineup gets native Z mount releases. Congrats on the Zf, I love mine too!

The 1.2 voigtlander lenses keep me with Fuji. They’re probably some of the softest lenses on the market lol but I feel they have a magic look that can’t be replicated. Basically gets me to that retro look I like with the least amount of editing. I’m probably the only person in the world that thinks the xpro3 is the best camera ever. The ribbon issue is worrying but never had that problem with the dura silver version. I love that screen too that everyone hates. My favorite screen ever. The fastest flip down, and that’s really the only ‘flip’ I need. I don’t really review photos until I took a number of them so I prefer the no chimping. In fact I own a Zf and keep that screen closed about 85% of the time

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I also love the XPro3 - bought two of them! Then the XT4 came out with all the bells and whistles just a few months later and that was the end of the XPros flagship status. Otherwise I love the concept, just not the execution on build quality. Hope the XPro4 lives up to the legacy

i was also trying to go into the Fujifilm ecosystem, but in my case everyone i contacted in the online marketplace never went past the "yes the camera is still available" part . idk if they're actually serious about selling the camera or they think i couldnt afford one lol. since youre in Australia, i wanna ask: how is the used marketplace there? i'm going to MLB-SYD for a 2 week-holiday and i was thinking of buying a couple of affordable camera gear as souvenirs.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Hello and commiserations on your attempts to buy Fujifilm cameras. The used market here is OK depending on the exchange rate, but there are a lot of scammers everywhere. There is a pretty trusted Fuji X Aus group on Facebook? Might be able to join ahead of time, lots of Sydney and Melbourne Fuji shooters. Thanks for watching!

What makes the X-Pro line more "pro" then the X-T (single digit) line? I don't use Fujifilm cameras, so I'm probably missing something

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Nothing - XT cameras have always been better specced. The XPro1 was the first interchangeable X mount camera since legacy came from there.

I have both the X-Pro2 & 3 and don’t mind the hidden screen so am happy with the 3 so far. My favourite lens is currently the Viltrox’s 27mm f1.2 - large on the Pro3 but I can live with that. I feel that Fuji could have positioned themselves so much better in the market but they dropped the ball somewhat over the last 5 or so years and although this has made me feel a little behind the curve, I love the form factor so much that it’s enough to keep me loyal, for now. Al I can hope is that the profits made from their more mainstream lines will allow them to indulge us with the Pro4. I can at least dream!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I loved the concept of the XPro3 just not the execution. Had two bodies and both had some minor issues with build quality and rubber bits falling off. XPro4 with brand new flagship sensor and a monochrome version too would win me back!

Nicely thought out video! If Canon or Nikon comes out with a FF retro rangefinder with matching rangefinder lenses, the X-series is pretty much dead without an absolute banging X-Pro 4/5 release. All the better if all manufacturers facilitate LUT-loading like Panny is doing with the S9. The thing I think we don't know is the size of the retro camera market versus, say, wedding shooters, that don't care about looks, so not sure if any other manufacturer will really invest in these kinds of cameras. Fuji has always been the kind of quirky, unique cameras (X-Pan, GA645, etc.), so not sure if it's history or market size-driven.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

The only conclusion I can come to is that XPro style cameras must not be big sellers, but then there’s the X100VI! Who knows what’s next. Nikon ZS rangefinder please!!

@MarcAdesso

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy amen to more rangefinders!

A lot of people are saying the Zf is the camera everyone want Fujifilm to produce, but Fujifilm will never do based on their current focus and strategy on APSc and medium format - and I kinda agree and it is one reason why I got my Zf. I'm now curious if Nikon will release more retro style glas in the near future, specially the demand for apature rings on the lenses is there. Since you already have a lot of cameras from Sony, Nikon and Leica: what kind of specs and features must the Xpro4 have to pull you back into the Fuji eco system? Great work and video as always my friend :)

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Another Nikon retro body would seal the deal! Trying my best to stay out of Fujifilm’s system, I’m in too many of them already!

Couldn’t agree more. I still occasionally shoot the x-pro 1 and 2 with the 35 f:1.4 gen1 or the 18 f:2 but I have not upgraded beyond that. I’ve tried newer Fuji bodies and lenses but Sony is better in every way if you just want a competent electronic tool so that’s what I shoot now. There was something unique about the rendering of the 35 f:1.4 on the first 16mp Xtrans sensor especially in b&w, that I have found nowhere else. Unfortunately my Xpro-1 is showing its age now, the OVF overlay is so dim it’s hardly visible even with a fully charged battery…

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I had to sell my XPros to afford a more competent video kit for my day job. Miss those cameras everyday! I might upgrade to the XT5 in the meantime, especially if the XPro4 is a watered down version of the XT line (like the XPro3 was). Happy shooting!

I currently have the X-T30, and been looking at updating to the x-t5 or the Nikon ZF. My two lens for the Fuji system are the 18-55mm and the 23m f2. If i stick with fuji i was think about picking up the viltrox 75mm f1.2 as my next lens

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Both the XT5 and the Nikon ZF are great upgrades. Have you held both cameras? Ergonomics is the biggest differentiating factor between those two models. Let me know what you go with!

I love my xt1 and 18mm setup. Small and beautiful for street photography. I do think of the ZF quite a lot recently. Help!!!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Haha oh no! Try out the Zf at a camera store first bro! XT1 still gives beautiful results

@Roman.7287

Ай бұрын

The X-T1 was and is a great camera, the likes of which Fuji will probably no longer offer. It seems that in terms of processing technology and optics, Fuji is going in the direction of Sony without offering Sony's actual strengths. Try the Zf, but definitely keep the X-T1 and maybe buy a good used X-Pro2 or X-T2 while you still can.

@ezekielkokspeaks

Ай бұрын

@BokehTherapy the only thing people tell me is that the ZF has a long body. I still need to find a valid reason to getting one as I'm still using my m9 bro

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Here I am debating whether to find an XT5 on sale. It never ends! Hope your trip is going well!

@ezekielkokspeaks

Ай бұрын

@BokehTherapy never ends indeed. Birds here are lovely bro especially just at the backyard

Really enjoying the Viltrox lenses on my Nikon ZF. It's a sharp lense but it's not perfect, and I love that!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I am really impressed with how far they’ve come along. Third party shouldn’t have better AF than native mount lenses but they’re getting close!

I hope Fuji can get the AF up to speed with the others. I loved my X-Pro2 back in the day and would love to get an X-Pro4

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Me too. High hopes for that camera so let’s see where they go!

my favorite fuji lens is the 18-55mm f2.8-4 kit lens that came with my XT2. Has to be the best kit lens I've ever had in my life.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

It is amazing for video as well! Hope their new kit lens is worth the upgrade

Hi Jack, this is a very important video for me because you're addressing the very issue that remains top of mind. My favorite Fuji set up for just the sheer beauty of the images is my X-E2 and the 23 f/2, followed by the X-T30II and the 35 f/2. I do use the X-H2S for event photography but only I have only one gen 3 lens; the 33 f/1.4 for portraits and use the third party sigma lenses for wide angle. It's sad that as you said, that I cannot rely on autofocus on the gen 1 and I am starting to wonder if should switch to Nikon for my events. Yet, the glass is $$$. On paper, this would be the thing to do but what will I give up? Plus as you mentioned, it's no longer a weight issue if I switch to Nikon. So I will keep on at the moment with third party lenses for Fuji, use the Zf for street (40mm and finally got the 50mm f/1.8, wow!) If the X-Pro4 comes out, it'll be interesting to see how things change. Thank you for all you do!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Had your use cases in mind when I was planning this video Juliette, as you span across all 3 Fuji generations! Fuji shooters are in a bit of a dilemma with the way things have evolved in the lineup. I had a blast shooting with my XT3 to make this video, but it’s getting harder to justify the Fuji upgrades. Congrats on the Nikon 50mm f1.8, it is an astonishing lens every time I take it out!

@juliettemansour

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy thank you so much for doing this! I appreciate it and yes, it was spot on in terms of addressing what's happening for me. It is getting harder to justify the upgrades. Plus, the lenses are getting bigger which then negates the lightweight factor - a big reason I was drawn to Fujifilm. The good news is that 50mm 1.8 on the Zf is as you said, astonishing! I'm really enjoying going out and shooting with it, which is the point right? 😄 Thanks again!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Do you have a link to your work on IG or website Juliette? Would love to shout it out in the next video if you’re ok with it!

another great video Jack. My favorite of all time is the 90mm F2. Super sharp and fast. I love the 100mm-135mm focal length so I'm being bias. If I ever got rid of all my fuji gear. I would keep just one body to keep on using this lens. It's that good. The more and more Fuji forgets us the more I have stop investing in Fuji gear. Shifting my money into Sony and Nikon ZF system. I hope Fuji doesn't forget all of us that have been there from the start.

@Roman.7287

Ай бұрын

I think Fuji is no longer concerned with the things that were the reason for many of us back then to go with the x system, even though we were aware that we weren't getting the best performance. But Fuji had a magic and nostalgia that made you forgive a lot. The Kaizen was still real and the film simulations straight out of the camera were beautiful. Other manufacturers did almost the same thing here, while Fuji started to go deaf. Yes, Fuji is still successful and products like the X100 VI prove them right. But they are past their peak. And the biggest mistakes are always made at the moment of success. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm no longer waiting for it; I've moved on myself. I don't leave on bad terms and wish Fuji all the best. Maybe we'll see each other again sometime...

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Nikon have taken over the kaizen mantle - kind of unreal actually. Wonder if it’s due to market pressures but still very impressive. I think the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 is giving the 90mm f2 a run for its money, which a few years ago would have been unthinkable

@esppics21

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I had the 75mm 1.2 but other than the 1.2 I really didn’t see a reason to keep both. Made a decision to keep the 90mm and get rid of the 75mm. Just a personal choice/decision.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Ok great feedback. I will need to try both to see what the fuss is about. Both amazing lenses!

Fujifilm just went through its Star Wars phases (OG, Prequel and Disney) and each phases has fans that argue with other ones. Coming back to the part that fuji stopped making products for me, that's why I stopped at xt3. It's funny how it's still being recognized by many including fuji reps at trade shows as the "last great XT" camera. Having owned the xpro2 for more than 4 years, I felt it carried the soul/vibes of the xpro2 with some nice quality of life upgrade that none of the later fujis have.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I miss my XPro2! It does have a soul that the other cameras don’t seem to have. Thanks for watching!

@YannickKhong

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I miss my xpro2 as well but I don't miss the high maintenance fee of the hybrid viewfinder. However, everything else about it screams enthusiast tactile quality.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Yes - I’ve had quite a few build quality issues with my last few Fuji bodies. My XT3 is on its last legs too. I’d have a lot more confidence in a XPro without the hybrid viewfinder - XE Pro?

@YannickKhong

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy last leg? How so? I must admit I'm only on my 2nd year of using the camera. Boost mode helps it a lot. 🙌

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

My XT3’s top dials and front command dial are jamming up - every third click doesn’t register any setting changes. The EVF and Screen are still going strong, it’s the other physical controls that are having some issues. I had an XT4 that needed a mainboard replacement when it wouldn’t recognise any attached lenses. Some of my lenses’ aperture rings have started skipping f-stops too! I can’t stop down to f4 any more haha, straight from f2 to f/5.6.

Thanks for sharing. The new Fuji 56mm mk2 definitely doesn’t have deeply flawed AF! Did u test it? I don’t know were u got that advice? Im assuming other youtubers that don’t actually shoot much, I use this every week on continuous AF for my fitness clients, weddings and portraits and its awesome, the AF is actually extremely accurate regardless having an older stepper motor, if you do Video maybe not for you but for photographers its perfect, you definitely won’t get any issues with AF.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I have tried the lens and it is definitely usable in continuous tracking mode. I can work around it to get great results, but it is unfortunately a step behind Fuji’s own linear motor lenses and quite a bit behind other 85s I have tried from Nikon, Sony, and Canon. The IQ is so good that none of this matters too much, but it is quite expensive. Thanks for sharing your experience, I prefer to shoot hand held video on manual focus glass so AF doesn’t matter much to me on that front.

I am still in the process. Sad to have to sold my xh1 for the xt5 and found the worksmanship dropped so much. If only they would give xh1 kaizen updates... Still hard to let go most of my fuji stuff as i still have hope.... I love and hate them so much now that i have sony nikon fuji hasselblad leica after selling my ricoh gr3. I feel so overwhelemd by the amount of gears i have and when i only needed my xpro2 before and took it everywhere . That was later replaced by the Q. My xt5 focus is so bad so i got back into sony but like you ive been told the a7rv to be too professional at several family outings but i just have to have the tilting screen. My only con for my zf is the tilt and the bottom plate. And of course no aperature ring for their SE edition arghhh which i kind of solved with the newer gen Sony lenses, but what the heck Nikon?? Well, at least with the zf i think i can let go of my beloved xe3 and m-p 240.….. Or can i now?

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

So much gear! I am in 4 systems so feel your pain. The next 12 months will reveal a lot about where the industry is going, just keep using the gear you have and sell what you don’t shoot with for now. Good luck!

Sir i have one question is fuji xs20 a good deal for me cause I am getting it around rupees 20000 with the 15-45 mm f3.5 to 5.6 kit lens which in dollar would be around 240 dollars I know it seems unbelieveable but i am getting one ? Can i consider buying it

@BokehTherapy

12 күн бұрын

240 dollars?? That is a great deal, maybe a little too good to be true - make sure you double check the seller. The XS20 is a great camera, IBIS really helps with longer lenses

@Raj2005_sa

12 күн бұрын

@@BokehTherapy thanks I know its unbelievably true but it's highest discount after last year (last year October it was selling around 790 dollars in Amazon sale )this year its now 240 dollars and one unit in stock waiting for the sale to start🌟✨

@BokehTherapy

12 күн бұрын

Let me know if you manage to get it!

@Raj2005_sa

5 күн бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I am sorry it's an update that fuji xs20 whose only one stock was left is now out off stock before the day of sale the sale in from 20th and today at this time it's 19 I went to check if they revealed the total price found that it's out of stock or the seller has unlisted it I don't know what happened or it was sold in the early primeday sale I don't know what happened but it's over for me cause the camera is unlisted from stock and so I won't get it and it's also out of stock

@Raj2005_sa

5 күн бұрын

I had my budget only upto 20000 to max 25000 rupees along all the camera accessories need to start which is roughly around 240 to 300 dollars and there is no camera in that budget for me so I am out 😭

The Fujifilm cameras are niche products these days. The Zf is a more accessible option. The changes you recommend from the Video focusing options are interesting. Those and the a3 Focus Tracking With Lock On were recommendations from Monochrome Memoirs for the Z6 series, and really seemed to work, but I didn't realise that they would work for the Expeed 7 processor cameras.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s an incremental change, the autofocus and tracking speeds work well right out of the box on the Zf already

I’ve near had a desire to use Fuji.

I've never shot Fuji.... but am adding a ZF to my Z9/Z8 stable. By the way,, check out the Viiltrox 28mm 1.8. Stunned by this lens.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Ohh will see if I can track down a Viltrox 28mm for Z mount. Thanks for the tip!

@intrinsicimagery

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I use that and the 85mm 1.8 as my primary wedding lenses. 50mm 1.2 and 135 1.8 (arriving Thursday) will round out my kit for this year.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

What an amazing kit! I am doing a long term review of the 85mm, loving its IQ so far

Zf is a powerhouse and Nikon glass is amazing. It’s not even about APS-C vs Full frame for me. Zf is just an amazing camera that you can take to the trenches and will serve you for years. Fuji have a bit of a fragile feeling in my hands.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Yep the build quality is on another level!

I had a similar journey. Fuji was the most inspiring. Had the XPro2, then XT3, T4 and T5. Used the Fujicrons, then the new 1.4 Primes and the 56mm 1.2. Third party lenses: Voigtländer 58mm F-Mount lens, it was superb. Would always prefer Voigtländer to Viltrox and co. though they have doubtless improved and are AF. I tried the Z6II with the 24.120 F4 lens and 20/50m 1.8 and couldn't go back to Fuji, but I miss it partly. The Z System in my opinion gives us the best value and feel as a full frame system vs. Leica and Sony in my opinion. Fuji has gone Large Frame (GFX) and very compact (x100vi) and has abandoned the niche Pro2/3 users. the XT users do not have many advantages vs Sony A7CR or ZF/Zglass the size difference is not there with the 1.4 primes.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Yes I think Fuji is in no man’s land despite their unbelievable success with the X100VI. Nothing short of a brand new sensor with incredible low light reserves for the XPro4 will impress the old users I think!

i'm holding on to my x-t5 and I will decide if I will switch to Nikon or Sony when the X-pro 4 comes out. I'm not in a rush, and I love the xf35 f1.4 and the voigtlander 27 f2.0! But I do notice that the autofocus is not good at all, even on the xf35 f2.0 and Sigma lenses. Even if the camera tells it has focus on the eye when shooting portraits, it often just misses focus entirely! That is unacceptable for the price.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

That’s the thing isn’t it. Prices have gone through the roof and there’s no guarantee performance will match what the rest of the market offers. Still good enough for pro work, just need to work around its quirks, but not everyone has the patience. Let me know what you decide to do!

I’m a gen 1 Fuji lens person and for that reason I won’t switch to Nikon or any other brand for my personal stuff. I already switched to Sony for my event work lol

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

That’s great to hear. Which Fuji body do you shoot your gen1 lenses on?

I was tired of waiting for XPro4, got Zf in Dec and it is a fun camera to use! But I’ll still get XPro4 when it comes out to replace my ‘dated’ XT2 😊

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I might not be able to resist an XPro4!

you tell the truth. Nikon 15 years then got the A7M3 in 2018, A7R4 in 2020, A7R5 in 2023. But Sony cameras as technologically advanced as they are and really do their job amazingly well are just not fun cameras to walk around with. So I started toying with Fuji in 2020. Got the X100V, XE4, and XPro3. Not all at the same time. but with each of those cameras, I found that the drawbacks of those cameras overweighed the benefits. So I sold them off. Bought a Zfc and was instantly happier shooting 3rd party and vintage glass as well as my sony glass. The Zf arrives and boom. This is the camera I wanted from Fuji. It’s bigger and heavier than I would like, but my hope is they will reduce it back into the Zfc body with the Full Frame sensor and brass top & bottom plates. that would be perfection.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

You can’t help but be impressed with Sony - they’re just not making cameras that fit the street photography vibe so far though. I think they’re almost there, but not sure if we form a big enough part of the market. Zf is a big hit so hopefully every brand takes note

The shade to the Lumix S9 :p

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Haha it’s just not for us street shooters. They should have advertised it differently made it much more video focused. No one said ZVE1 Is great for street photography did they?

@kristoffergo6294

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I agree man. It could have been an amazing camera if they did their homework. A competitor to the x100vi. But no, they went on the wrong different path with questionable decisions:p Found your video when I was researching about the Nikon ZF btw:)

Timely video….i keep going back and forth in my head over selling my Fuji X-t5 and 23mm and 33mm 1.4 lm wr’s and getting the Nikon zf……I used to shoot Nikon full frame before having a few years pause in photography! When I came back to photography not long ago I invested into the Fuji system, I really love the colours but sometimes the autofocus is frustrating. The full frame sensor and a lot better autofocus and retro style of the ZF is tempting me, I mainly shoot portraits and fashion. Would I regret the switch 😅🤔

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Ergonomics are better on the XT5 than the Zf but the Smallrig grip fixes that. Otherwise everything else is in the Zf’s favour. The Nikon lenses are just as good but a fair bit heavier than the Fuji’s. I think playing with it in hand is the best way to check? Let me know what you go with!

@Roman.7287

Ай бұрын

I don't regret the change. Yes, Fuji isn't bad, even if other manufacturers' autofocus isn't even remotely close to it. Film simulations are good. But here Panasonic is currently overtaking Fuji in terms of possibilities. At the moment Fuji is still riding the wave of success and this is exactly where the mistake lies. You think you know everything better and no longer listen to the loyal users from the beginning. Where has Kaizen gone? It just fixes bugs, but doesn't bring any improvements. Also improvements that would be possible without any problems and free of charge for Fuji. For example, you can save the white balance individually to the film recipes on older cameras such as the X-T2 and X-T30. Prices of the new cameras are going through the roof and the quality is being reduced in return. But Fuji should be happy to serve TikTok users. They're here today and tomorrow at the next hot shit. All of this brought me back to Nikon after 8 years. All the best Fuji. It was a nice time despite the sad autofocus. I'll keep the X-T1 and 2, as well as the X-E4, but I see the future with Nikon.

I shoot both Sony and Fujifilm. I own the x100vI, x-pro3 and x-e4. I love all of them especially the x-pro3. I have the fujicrons but my favorite lenses are the Viltrox 75mm and 27mm f/1.2. They are incredibly sharp wide open and the bokeh is amazing. The drawback is that they are bigger lenses. But amazing value for what you get. I like the looks of the Zf but do not need a third system. Although I can adapt Sony glass. The normal jump I see KZreadrs make is Fujifilm to Leica.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I haven’t tried the Viltrox pro lenses for any extended period of time. Will need to get them in to try again. Thanks for the tip. I am in 4 systems right now and it’s not great… kudos to your minimalist mindset. Thanks for watching!

I shot Fuji X and I currently shoot Nikon Zfc (next to Nikon D810). I really could not stand Fuji’s RAW file and focusing. I got so frustrated I sold my gear and just remained 100% Nikon. Nikon never let me down, I have manual lenses from the 1980s and all metal Voigtlanders from F-Mount that are amazing on my Zfc. I’m now dreaming about the Zf, but I would need to sell one camera, I can’t justify having 3. I love the Zfc due to being light, but the crop sensor is so limiting. Full frame is just something else… Tough decision.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Yep I thought about diving back in when the XT5 was announced but couldn’t justify it when all their lenses are so expensive and heavy for APS-C format. I am waiting for the next gen of releases to decide what to do next. I shoot Sony and Nikon currently - going all in with Nikon sounds like a safe bet right now

Man, talk about bad lighting- good videos back in the era!! Everything shouldnt be a show....After years of studio photography with flashes digitalbacks in controlled enviroment with top quality lenses etc, I tried x100T and felt a long forgotten joy of capturing life, back then it even worked directly with inxtax printers!. Then I got the Xpro2 as it gave everything I wanted from that idea itself. Years later I upgraded to a Xt5 due to lack of xpro4, tried 33mm 1.4. It was really good optically and body was pretty great. Then I started to question of size and pricing, like a kit now was similar to a fullframe now without the vision/design of the Xpro body. After 9 years with Fuji I transition back to Nikon with ZF (with 35-40-50-85) and again feeling that idea I mentioned at the start. If I am going to carry large lenses I see no reason not to love Z mount S lenses, and they are cheaper, faster, brighter, optically better than Fuji too. Small 40mm is pretty good for old style optics with (underrated) insane AF and price. Adapting Leica M mount lenses or virtually any lens mount to Z mount is a bonus. For me, the only Fuji from the old days are X100 series now, unless they come up with a proper high end brick style Xpro4 with new small lenses. Even so, Id most likely check out the next Ricoh GR or a used m10 instead, dont think ill change systems anytime soon. On the other hand its great that we have so many options and many of them are incredible, including Fujis. Cheers for the great insights and detailed talks!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

We are on almost an identical journey through gear! The Zf is everything I wanted from a Fuji, minus a few ergonomic quirks. I loved my Ricoh GRIIIX but it died a very quick and strange death (shutter blades bent and wouldn’t close) and there’s no support for repairs. The M10 is amazing, I’d go with that system full time if I didn’t need AF for photos of my kid!

I feel the Zf is a the best option to replace an XT user. For an x100, xe, or xpro user I don’t think there’s anything that competes with them in overall package (for photo) other than Leica, which isn’t a very accessible option

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Until Nikon releases their rangefinder… fingers crossed!

@mrammm377

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I would love to see that day!

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

This year please Nikon!

23mm f1.4 ver 1 is the love that made me stay with fuji when i switched to mirrorless years ago. try new version but it feels lack of characters even it is much sharper.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Yes another fellow lover of that lens!! Most people prefer the 35mm f1.4, but the 23mm ver1 is still very unique on the market. Hope you’re doing well!

@stefanusadrian8398

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy i tried 35mm f1.4 before bought 23mm. Slow and noisy af motor really let down. With fuji new bodies and lenses price recently, it is wiser to use full frame. Except you really into fujifilm.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Totally agree. Holding on to my XT3 for fun days out

@stefanusadrian8398

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy the only fuji I wait is xpro4. I skipped xpro3 because of its ridiculous lcd

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Haha yup a lot of people did. I didn’t mind the screen, but it was a ticking time bomb. Come on Fuji XPro4!!

I'm a Nikon shooter who dabbled in Fuji and used the XT5. I loved it. However, after the ZF came out, I agonized and went back and forth before selling the XT5 for the ZF. I also sold all of my lenses but kept the Zeiss 32 1.8, my favorite X-mount lens, because it’s fantastic. The ZF is a more capable camera, and I love the Nikon lenses, but I still think the XT5 has a better layout and ergonomics (joystick, screen, thumb rest). Still, the ZF is better AF-wise and looks excellent, too.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Yes I am an XT3 shooter who is on the precipice of upgrading to the XT5. I can’t get over how easy the post processing workflow is for Fuji, even if overall IQ isn’t as good as Nikon. Do you shoot with any other X-mount bodies?

@jtes1442

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy Not anymore, but I'm considering getting the TX5 again, lol. I miss how easy it was to carry around, especially during travel.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

It’s on sale at the moment in Australia. Just when I think I’m out they keep trying to pull me back in!

Been using Fujifilm for a while- xt3,xt4 and recently xt5. Recently I bought Zf with a plan to move fully to Nikon for better IQ and AF. However after recent trip to Lanzarotte I decided to keep both systems. I still reach for xt5 with 23mm fujicron or 18 1.4 when I want to travel light and Zf when I want higher IQ. X-t5 has superior ergonomy and numerous retro styled lenses than Zf. Plus I'm not sure if Nikon will keep doing retro styled cameras. Zf might as well be one and done camera. Fujifilm is built around retro design. I don't have intentions to shoot standard bulky and uninspiring cameras. My favorites in Fuji lenses are: 18 1.4, 33 1.4 and 23f2. IQ coming from them is amazing. Unfortunately Z primes have mixed reviews. Some are great, some not so much. On the other hand Nikon zoom lenses are great so trip wise it's convenient system. Thankfully I'm not in a hurry, probably will try voigtlanders as well.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

The Fuji system is really great - they have such a head start over other companies in trying to appeal to a bigger market. Can’t wait to see what comes next from all the brands - we get to benefit in the end. Thanks for watching!

For me, the X-T5 is the successor to the X-Pro3...it's just not a rangefinder. I'm a year and ~40k shots in with it, and I fully expect to beat the heck out of it for the next decade. Still...I do want a new rangefinder 😂

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

I can’t tell you how much time I have spent deciding whether to get an XT5 and go all in on Fuji again… the form factor is great, and I don’t think the XPro4 can beat it honestly

so never been a range finder guy, and really dont want the weight or cost of nikon lenses. I totally get the af issues, but for how i shoot ( not a street guy) not been a problem. I most use zooms or 3rd party primes for portrait, so im perfectly happy. Use early nikon and canon, not going back now. The af of everyone was shocking then.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Great to hear the kit’s working for you. In Australia the Nikon primes cost less than Fuji’s not sure how it works in other countries. Do you shoot with the XT5?

@gripperharris

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy hi yes, xt5 main, xs10 back up, and daily was xt30, but preordered an xt50, mostly for the ibis. Prime wise I tend to buy 2nd hand ad they are not really my weapon of choice. I only have two fuji primes, 16mm f2.8 and 35mm f2, all my others are viltrox. 23mm, 27mm, 56 mm f1.4 and f1.7, 75mm and 85mm. I use them for portraits, landscape and when I'm out with family. Aside from dearest were the two f1.2s which I did buy from viltrox brand new, the others were 2nd hand at around £200. Similar story with my zooms, I have only purchased the sigma 18-50mm, tamron 17-70mm and fuji 70-300mm new, all.the other, 100-400mm 50-140mm and 18-135mm were 2nd hand. Sold my old xc lenses this year, hadn't used them for years.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

A very versatile kit. I love APS-C for the longer focal lengths, keeps everything much more compact. Happy shooting!

Jack, Another clever and novel approach to considering this Fuji-vs.-Nikon comparison. You make some great observations. Hopefully those in the market, or with earlier Fuji kit take your advice to heart. One question - This particular video seems to be running at an accelerated speed, and the normal pauses after a thought or sentence seem edited out. As one viewer, this seems unnatural and a bit unpleasant. Are you and other KZreadrs under some pressure to shorten the run time of you vids? Last, shared love for Fuji's neglected offspring, the X-Pro line. I too started with an X100, but longed for an X-Pro. Here's another shout out to the gods that this is brought back - AND that Fuji gets their production and supply lines into better shape to actually respond to demand. Craig

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Hi Craig - the longer the videos the lower the watch duration but think I rushed the edit a bit this week. Glad to hear the other videos don’t have this same feeling? Will work hard to slow down the pace next time. Thanks so much for the feedback!

@craigcarlson4022

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy Jack, All your other videos flow very nicely, with really nice balance across B role, talking to camera, photos to illustrate points, etc. It's just this latest one that seemed too compressed. Craig

@craigcarlson4022

Ай бұрын

Jack and others, Jeez, I just read through the comments to date...Seems like there is at least a small army of us (maybe more?) longing for the Fuji mojo of early days. Hope they are listening.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear I am not alone! This discussion could have gone sideways very quickly

FYI Viltrox lenses are not repairable. If under warranty the shop will give you. a new lens, if not youu're SOL

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

OK thanks for the feedback. I will send that along to Pergear

It’s the Fuji film simulations to be on Fuji. If that ain’t the thing you are looking for then need to look elsewhere. I have both Sony a7r3 for photo and XH2S for hybrid. My fave Fuji lens is 18-55mm f2.8 and I just use that besides my Viltrox 27mm f1.2.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Can’t beat that film sim workflow especially for photography. I need to spend more hands on time with the 27mm f1.2, only tried it very briefly so far. Thanks for sharing!

Nikon needs to look at Panasonic and add LUT support for stills

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Yes it is a great idea - every company should be stealing from each other constantly to benefit the consumer!

@LarsSteenhoff

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy I mean Panasonic did a graat implementation of LUTs, the idea is not new, fuji film simulations are also LUTs, just without a way of uploading them, and Nikon picture control is also a LUT in a way but a very limited one, only contrast curve instead of separate RGB. If Nikon added separate RGB control curves to picture controls it would in effect be able to create any look of a LUT.

@Roman.7287

Ай бұрын

I more than completely agree. Panasonic has done a great job and for most people the Lut functionality should be enough to get finished recordings directly from the camera without having to do everything on the computer afterwards. This would be a real relief, especially if you are traveling or on vacation. A community could also form here that emulates analogue films. Would totally fit the retro concept of the Zf.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

It would be great not to be beholden to adobe or capture one to get the film simulations on any raws you capture. LUTs aren’t that easy to make for new shooters though, hope there is an easier way to find them than just paying for creator LUT packs

@LarsSteenhoff

Ай бұрын

@@BokehTherapy Nikon could add free LUTs, and users could share them for free, there is no real need for payed LUTs. The main thing why I love them is so you can emulate film colors very closely

I love my #ZF, that's all I know lol :)

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Me too!

I can't relate, as I am not a Fujifilm shooter. Just here for the Al(Gore)Rhythm.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Glad the algorithm brought you here. What do you shoot with mainly?

@---us7qf

Ай бұрын

​@@BokehTherapyno, I watch your videos whenever they get released. I am here to help boost the Al(Gore) Rhythm. I shoot Nikon Zf and film.

@BokehTherapy

Ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much - every bit helps! Let me know if there are any topics you want me to cover in the future