Hello KZread!
My name is Fabien. I am a Creative, a Nomad, a Digital Artist and an Entrepreneur.
Over 30 years I have been wearing many hats: Creative Director, UX Lead, DesignOps Manager, Designer, Photographer, Digital Strategist, DJ, Food-blogger…
To give you some background, in a time with almost no social media platforms I started as the first Italian male foodblogger and grew my blog to a good 50K unique visitors per day, becoming one of the first influencers to work with brands. That era of my online presence sadly ended when I moved to London to pursue my Design career.
There, I helped brands become successful but in my 9to5 life I pretty much neglected my own growth. So I oddly feel like a late-to-the-game-early-adopter now.
Today, I'm finding myself with a renovated passion for Photography. I know how many talented people are already occupying this space, but I feel ready to be on KZread with this new exciting adventure. And I'm inviting you to follow along.
Welcome.
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Appreciated your comparison with the 70-300mm and converter.
Cheers. Yeah I use the 70-300 a lot so it made sense to me. I was more surprised with the results of the 100-400 against the other two but I guess it's simply older: it performed exceptionally well with what was available then, but tech has evolved. Still very good tho
Bought this lens today! Thanks for explaining the reason for the reflective finish. I always wondered about that.
That's great Paul 👏🏻 you are going to have so much fun with it! To be honest, I never really paid attention to the clear finish, I thought it was more of "a Canon thing" 😅 But it makes a lot of sense with long telephoto lenses. Thanks for trusting my review 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good review brought for $150 new on eBay
Hey, thanks a lot for the appreciation! I hope you're going to have a good time with it. I sure enjoy the much reduced weight on my shoulders ☺️
google street or smartphone
I assume you mean that shooting with a smartphone would be safer as it's more discreet. Well, yes it will probably help avoiding most confrontations, but the limits of the laws still apply, particularly when it comes to publishing photos online. So thread carefully 😅
@@fabienb sorry google street view is full of street pictures. And al over social media is full of people sharing many many photo's. But still, you got point.
@@lumixS5M2 oh for sure, but it doesn't mean it is lawful. There's always the possibility that you won't get caught, or the subject won't mind, or police has better things to do than chase a photographer online, etc etc. And as I say in the video, Street Photography is often protected as a form of art and self-expression, so there's that. The video is more aimed at informing you that those laws exist, so you know that you could be confronted on some reasonable ground. But then it's up to you to decide what to do ☺️
@@fabienb good video, in UK they send drone pilots to Cort, so photo/video be more restricted. Funny world become (am not in uk)
Fabian, I like your personality, content and style. My attitude is, “If the content is good and I’m left feeling good at the end of the video, why not subscribe”? That’s how I feel right now…Sub’d☺️ By the way, I had a Samyang 12mm F2 manual lens on my eBay watchlist before watching this video…I paused it part way through and “pulled the trigger”! Hopefully this will be a good pairing for my X-T1🤞 Peace✌️
You are an absolute legend, thank you so much. The manual 12mm was the first lens I ever bought for the X-T1, after the kit lens, and I still use it to this day. I find it a phenomenal lens so I'm sure you will have a great time with it ☺️ I hope my future videos will live up to your expectations 😅🤗
Very low level of sound mate...
Yeah I know, I wrote it in the comments or description too. Sorry for that. It's happened somehow while exporting the video 🤷🏻♂️
Just got this one with a great deal and it’s an awesome lens. I would use this mainly for travel so the size and weight is perfect! The performance is brilliant!
I'm so glad! So far, it's one of the best lenses I own, without a doubt. Like you say, it's great for travel and I myself always take it around with me. You will have many good times with it so enjoy! And send me a link to your photos ☺️
@@fabienb I compared it with the sigma 85mm I use on my canon and it comes very close! Its remarkable for its price!
@@creativepicnl and that 85mm is a great lens so it is remarkable indeed. One thing that amazes me about Samyang lenses is how good is the colour rendition on the Fujifilm system, sometimes even better than original Fuji lenses! I recently shot a sunset in Florence and it came out 10x better with this lens. So good 😊
@@fabienb Nice! I didn’t have the opportunity yet to thoroughly take it for a spin but I’m planning to do so on my next trip soon. I’m doing photo and video on my Fuji system so I’m curious how the 75mm will perform on a video level. I know that I shouldn’t rely too much on the AF in videomode though. 😄
@@creativepicnl oooohhhh that would be interesting, I haven't tried it with video yet. As I don't use a gimbal, I'm always concerned that longer focal lengths may shake a tad too much. But the quality will surely be there
hi, I am from Turkey. I'm using too Fuji xt-4. The same problem and today ı send for service. And I saw some light particules point on the screen. And I think ı will go and change now sony
Günaydin! I'm sorry to hear you had problems with the X-T4, but sending it back to repair is usually enough to solve everything. I was in touch with Fujifilm Turkey when I was in Istanbul and I found them very professional so you should be in good hands. Sony makes very good cameras but personally I prefer Fuji because they make me enjoy photography more. It's hard to explain, more about the feeling when you use it. What I always say is that sony makes the perfect hammer to hit a nail but it doesn't make me love carpentry. Anyway, I hope you get what you want and enjoy Photography again as you should ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
Dies that fit à canon r6?
I'm sure there are fisheye lenses for the Canon system. The one I use is for Fujifilm
Does the x-t4 also suffer from dust accumulating between the sensors" glasses layers?
Personally I have never experienced it or know anyone who has. If this is happening to you, my best recommendation would be to get in touch with the Fujifilm repairs centre.
Hi! which camera did you end up buying? Thank you for the review.
I still own the X-T4. I didn't upgrade to the X-T5 because I prefer the flip screen and I didn't buy the GFX because I only need it for specific jobs and therefore prefer to rent it and charge clients for it 😊 If I were to buy a GFX it would be the 100S, and probably wait for the 100S II. But the 50S II comes close second. Thanks!
@@fabienb I'll probably do the same). Thank you!
No problem mate. Any questions, you can always reach out 👍🏻
@@fabienb 👍
Some nice shots - I'm planning a night time visit with a fisheye and finding not many people have tried it - perhaps that tells me something 😂
Haha, yeah maybe. A fisheye is very niche and maybe not to everyone's taste. But as you can see you can get very interesting results with it, particularly because it's so underused and people are less familiar with such wide view. I take this lens out whenever I feel the need to be more creative and still enjoy it. Thanks a lot for the comment!
In Canada its err complicated. First you have PIPEDA, our privacy legislation (think of it like our GDPR), but the enforcement powers are incredibly resource strenuous and soon new legislation will replace it with GDPR like fines. Then there's PIPA and PIPA, Alberta and BC' version of GDPR which is nearly identical to Canada'a GDPR. Then there's Law 25 which amended An Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector, which is so strict, I literally struggle to understand why anyone would want to do business in Quebec. If you a shooting for commercial purposes, then these apply. If you are shooting for artistic purposes, then all but AARPPIPS applies. If you are a journalist or some random person, then none apply. Now to the civil privacy statutes. In BC and Newfoundland if you willfully and without claim of right violate a privacy of another, your liable. In Manitoba (my province) and Saskatchewan, if you unreasonably and without claim of right violate the privacy of another your liable. Quebec has the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms which is a quasi constitution (not to be confused with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which deals with state conduct) protects private life. For the removal of ambiguity the Quebec Civil Code grants the right to ones image. Violate either or both, your liable. A Supreme Court of Canada case Aubry v Vice Verses decided under Quebec Charter but not under Civil Code as changes were added after the impugned picture was taken. The photo in question was of a teenage girl. She was teased but no harm was found. The taking of her picture was enough to be awarded damages. This case was decided under Quebec and French civil law which is a different legal system than common law and thus is not binding, but could be influential in other parts of the country. Of importance are exceptions the court gave where freedom of expression would triumph: -Background shots of identifiable people not principle subject of photo, any public setting, public interest need not be established. -Photos taken in public interest -Public figures -People on the scene of an important news story -An important witness in a court case Until 2012, you could not sue in any other province for invasion of privacy as a standalone tort until the Jones v Tsige case. The appeals court in this case copy pasted a privacy tort from the United States called "intrusion upon seclusion" which specified a reckless or intention violation highly offensive to a reasonable person capable of causing distress, humiliation, and anguish. Harm is a requirement. This tort has since spread to other provinces without a statutory tort. In 2017, a small claims case occurred called Vanderveen v Waterbridge where an Ontario woman was filmed for 2 seconds a video viewed 200 times on KZread for two weeks as part of a commercial condo promotion. The filming was non-consensual. The harm in this case was she was insecure about her weight. She was awarded damages. So, to summarize, is it legal to take someone's photo without permission? In the average setting in Quebec, no. In the rest of Canada, possibly no.
Wow. Thank you so so much for taking the time to write all this. It's so incredibly thorough and helpful! Laws are so complex and different from a country to the next, I feel it's impossible to know it all but I try to get as documented as possible before I visit a place. Then people may be more accepting and permissive, particularly in tourist areas, but you must know the law to make sure you don't cross any line or be prepared to respond adequately and respectfully if confronted. Unfortunately, in this day and age the common premise is we are all free to do whatever and face no consequence. But the reality is of course different. I'm really curious about the case so I will look into it. And again thanks a lot, I'm saving all this in my documents folder 👍🏻
@@fabienb People can get confrontational anywhere, even the US, and some places its dangerous such as an area with open air drug use even without legal ramifications. Canada is not a free for all legality speaking, when it comes to privacy as there are civil, administrative, and criminal consequences for non-legally justifiable, the latter especially for publication bans. In my province Manitoba, I often see people's photos from contemporary society accompanying sources. When you see a name in the subtext, you know consent was gotten before or after with a discussion, but not all photos have this and often people are far away in frame. My main concern with photography and especially photojournalism is the defence of one's legal interests (criminal and civil) from wrongdoers, and the ability to communicate those wrongdoings to the outside world, with or without the necessary de-identification. This is especially important with respect to people people with power, especially public authorities. Some laws like GDPR have allowances for this, but that depends on the national variation of GDPR and national legal standards. There are some really bad laws in certain American states and European countries that have been abused by those with power.
That's interesting. When I visited Canada I was more focused on landscape photography and didn't really dedicate much time to street, so I overlooked the legal aspects (and perhaps it was all less strict back then). But it's one of the countries where I had the best experiences with people as everyone was friendly, positive and good-looking (particularly in Toronto, which felt even odd at times considering it's not my usual experience in major cities). I believe photojournalism has its place when it is actual journalism with a Greater Good intent, but unfortunately there are plenty self-entitled "photojournalists" who only post on social media to fulfill their vanity and not help a cause. Then there is Art, which I believe should be given more leeway around the privacy laws as a genuine form of self-expression that is entitled to provoke, upset or provide food for thought. All within respect, which is what society often lacks. It's a very broad conversation and I don't think we can ever get to a solution. I try to see both sides and operate within ethical boundaries I set for myself, but it's always going to be contentious.
Yes, the landscapes here are beautiful, around Winnipeg looks flat with farms fields everywhere. Interesting take on Toronto. From what I've experienced in Vancouver, Alberta, and Winnipeg, people keep to themselves. And yes there are bad photojournalists. One can only think of the paparazzi, whom if they didn't seek publication they would be on the receiving end of a protection order, or the infamous Gladbeck hostage crisis. But there is a reason art was specifically a derogation in the GDPR, but this varies nationally. Respect does go along way but if a face is shown there is no availing yourself from a proverbial Vanderveen unless consent is obtained. Any picture taken that ends up in a publication and there's awareness, you'll be hearing from a DPA or receive a court summons, but not if you pull the image at first request. Many people are filmed without consent in the most strict countries and most complaints seem to be images that can show people in a problematic light or being front and centre in media with high consumption. @@fabienb
Even trickier with the GDPR, consent can be withdrawn at any time so what do you do with what's already legally published? Social media post can be taken down, newspapers or exhibitions are short-lived... but a book? Tough one
same as xs10 and 20?
As far as I know, no.
Keeping tripod in the backpack is a clever thing, depending where you are!
Indeed. I visited a few dangerous neighbourhoods and rough cities where you don't really want to tell everyone you carry expensive gear... Even the bag brand plays its role. Safety first.
"Promo sm"
Gosh I feel too old, don't understand acronyms anymore 😅
Excellent video 😊!
Thanks a lot Stephan. Hope it helped 😁
If you have any influence with Samyang as an ambassodor, could you ask them to release the compact 35mm f1.8 FE for Fuji X? There is a gap between 12 and 75mm which needs to be filled.
I can always try! 🤞🏻 Myself, I'd like the AF version of the 50mm f1.2 (fits in that gap too). Let's see ☺️
Help me: is it normal for the GFX 50s ii box to take 3 seconds to record a photo before taking the next photo? 😭
Hey Alvin. I'm sorry to hear you are not having a great experience with the GFX50S II. I would say this is not normal, and it never occurred to me. But based on my knowledge of Fujifilm cameras, there may be good reasons why this is happening. The first one is obvious, it could be that the self timer is left on. Normally, the self timer tells the camera to wait 2 or 10 seconds before shooting, so you can get into position for the selfie or maybe you have the camera on a tripod and want to avoid shakes when pressing the shutter. The second one, is the Long Exposure Noise Reduction setting. This is often on by default in Fujifilm cameras. While useful, it takes the camera twice the time to save a photo because the internal software needs to apply the noise reduction after the shot. A third reason is the Clarity setting. Unfortunately, this requires a lot of processing power and therefore slows down the saving of a photo. The last reason I can think of, off the top of my head, is the memory card. Because of the larger files produced by GFX cameras, it is recommended to use UHS-II cards, which are more expensive but way faster in terms of Gb/s. It shouldn't matter much if you only shoot one photo at a time, but for bursts, CL, CH and videos, this may make quite a difference. Hope this helps and that you will be able to solve the issue.
Love that you mention the lenses, settings and film simulation. Very helpful
Thanks! I try to do add them as much as possible in my videos because I know that there is demand for that, so I'm glad it was helpful to you!
Excellent video 😊
Thanks a lot Stephan! If there's any question you may still have on the lens, feel free to ask here ☺️
Great review, could you explain how the "zoom lock switch" works on this lens, it is a pull out or it screws out, I heard that it only locks at 100mm, something I'd like to know so that I don't damage it when I buy one, thanks
Hey Colin, thanks for the comment. The info you read is correct: it only locks at 100mm and serves the purpose of keeping it locked when travelling (if it's in the bag, on a shoulder clip, on a tripod or else); it's not a way to set your zoom then lock it, which could be a nice to have indeed. So, in the bag it should be locked, then you grab your lens, mount it and unlock it to use the zoom feature. It's different on the 70-300: on that lens you can lock it to transport the lens but then you simply turn the zoom and it unlocks itself. Which sounds less safe but so far so good :)
Good video. Thanks. Other topic but interesting for me to know: You made a video about GFX 50s 2 some years ago which was lent to you (you mentioned that in the video). With which gear are you nowadays shooting? Also some GFX model? Would love to hear. Keep up your good work
Thanks Chris! I still shoot with Fujifilm gear. Mostly with the X-T4 (I didn't switch to the 5 because I now can't do without the flip screen) or with a GFX100S that I rent on a project basis if my clients need such large format. I don't have the need to switch to other brands, or full frame, because Fujifilm gives me all I need: ease of use and the best colours. Maybe someone will match these in the future, who knows? 😊 Thanks a lot for the appreciation, means a lot
Really nuce video bud. Just sold my 16mm f1.4 to get this as a trade in and very excited. Going to be a huge difference in focal length but at the same time, I wasn't getting the shots I wanted with such a wide lens
Super excited for you bro. The 33mm is a fantastic lens and you're in for a treat 😊 Let me know how you find it!
why they are so dark when it was so sunny?
Hello there! That is my street photography style and how I like to capture a scene in camera. I expose for the light and then make it even darker by tweaking speed or exposure compensation. I also explain in another comment here why I started shooting this way. Do you like the style?
That was a very good Video with important Information. I often wonder, seeing street photography Photos, that the photographer doesn't seem to care if it is allowed or not. Living in germany and here are the rules very strict. It is the same with buildings. Most people seem to think that they can take pictures from every building they see and publish them on the Internet. It is good to be reminded from time to time to such information
I'm glad you find this helpful. In the video I mention a specific German law I was able to find but if you know about others feel free to add them here. In most countries in Europe, even where laws are strict, you have a a sort of "right to panorama", meaning that you can freely take a photo of people and buildings if neither is a clear subject. So, here in London for example, if you take a photo of the Gherkin it's one thing but if you take a photo of the skyline where the Gherkin is blending with the other buildings and people pass by it's another (and potentially safe for commercial use too). But then, here you can't use photos of the famous double-decker bus or the Tube roundel without permission from Transports For London (who could come after you and charge you retroactively as well). So it can really become a complex and complicated issue...
Very good information here Fabien, learned a lot, had no clue about the laws in some of the countries you mentioned
Thanks Michael, glad you find this helpful. This is more a generic analysis and an invite to do some research after my misadventure in Spain. I may do something more specific about GDPR and its UK version, because there's a lot of hearsay and misconceptions but actually reading it is eye-opening. But then again, abiding by the law doesn't give you the right to be a complete a$$hole: our job remains to be decent human beings 😊
It's a joke. Our photo is snapped 100's of times a day by cctv anyway
One rule for them... 😏
@@fabienb agree
Hey man, nice to chat to you in London by the river this evening! Love your pics!
Hey Chris! My pleasure and thank you :) Look forward to finding you shooting in our area again :)
How about the settings on the lens?
Hey there! There are shooting info on the bottom left corner next to every image I show here... Is that what you were looking for?
Just got this lens..loving it! So fricken small. Sharp wide open.
I'm glad! This lens is very often in my bag when I go out in the streets because it's too good (and light) to leave it :)
Seems like the IBIS, on X-T5 at least, camera needs to be turned on for it to be stable, since otherwise it's not being steady/fixed and wobbles.
Thank you Fabien!
You're welcome! I hope you found this useful :)
lens so sharp that I can see the contacts in that mans eyes
It's a fantastic lens indeed. I'm sure all that rave about the competitor have their reasons, but I'm so in love with the results I get with this one that I can't believe there's anything better (so far) :)
Nice Review! If anyone is looking for an arca compatible tripod, I’d go for the Fotopro version of this tripod. It’s identical in every way except that their fluid head is arca compatible and as a bonus it’s actually about $90 cheaper. Cheers!
Thanks a lot George! Absolutely, if you already own the arca swiss system that is definitely an option, thanks for adding it. I'm all for telling people to use what they're most comfortable with, not trying to convince or "influence" you. Frankly, I wish there was one single standard, but that never happens 😅
What would you suggest if I wanna achieve similar results while shooting from my phone?
Hey Ana. Apologies for the late reply. There are options to mount a filter to smartphones too. They are often a combination of a case and a screw-in adapter to which you can plug the filter. Normally these adapters are small, I don't think I have seen any that goes wider that 52mm, so in order to use a filter like this Hoya Sparkle you will need another adapter ring from 52mm to whatever size you buy. So, there is an initial cost, but when you have such system in place you can use any filter on your smartphone, including the ND filters that always so important when you shoot video for example. Companies I trust that make this sort of system are Moment, Ulanzi and Smallrig. In relation to the Sparkle, you get the best results in combination with a wide-angle lens, which should now be available in most smartphones. But it also benefits from the sensor size, so I'm not entirely sure this will get you the ideal results with the 1-inch sensor (or smaller) of a smartphone. It may be worth a try. And remember that the system I talked about above still works with any filter :) Hope this helps
@@fabienb Hey Fabien! That was super helpful, thank you so much for taking time out to explain! :)
Hey, no problem. I wish I had seen the question sooner but I haven't done many updates to my channel lately so I missed this completely, sorry
Viltrox 13mm 1.4 is THE best lens I've ever used for Fuji.
Happy for you! ☺️ But without knowing how many (and which ones) you have used, it's hard to tell how good it really is. I think you should do a video about it ☺️
Que buen edc me agrada que sea en una chaqueta táctica y minimalista
¡Muchas gracias! Si, siempre trato de reducir el espacio de las cosas que llevo conmigo y si todo cabe en mi chaqueta es perfecto :)
You’re the first reviewer to make it abundantly clear that the 150-600 is the best lens of the group. But I’m shocked that the 70-300 seemed to outperform the 100-400 as well. I’d love to get my hands on that one someday too.
Hey Matt. I think Fujifilm put a lot of care onto the 150-600 because it's probably the first lens to be made specifically to benefit from the 40mp sensor that was released at the same time (on the XH2). I think one mistake others have made was to not consider that you require different shooting conditions, especially handheld: to mention one, to maximise the chances to freeze movement at 600mm (~900) you need to start with a 1/1600s speed, so you raise ISO and maybe degrade the quality... That's why I did my test with a static scene. The 70-300 was really a surprise when I first tried it. I rented it (and suggest you try the same) when I went for a trip and needed a light zoom, and this lens supports teleconverters which my old 55-200 doesn't. And it knocked everything out of the park! It's now almost always in my bag, because it's also light. It's a must try. I still love the 100-400 but I rarely use it now, it's way more convenient to go out with the 70-300, and better for my back :) Thanks for your comment!
I;m not sure if i'll be comfortable buying anything ulanzi for video after my experience with the geartree. Their video fluid head is complete trash
Oh wow, was it? Maybe they learned because so far this has been good for me. The thing I noticed recently is that the handle loosens a bit in the bag when in rest position, but when I use it it's fine. The legs on the other hand are very satisfying to open and close ☺️
@@fabienb Hope they really learn, because the geartree is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination
Yeah I totally understand your frustration, I also get angry when I spend money on something and it’s disappointing. And I regularly buy from Ulanzi so it’s helpful to know that someone is not satisfied. But I don’t know much about the geartree, has anyone reviewed it and found it so problematic?
@@fabienb peter lindbergh i think
@@fabienb or tom buck, can't remember who
Great review! Just ordered it 😊
That's great Geese! I'm sure you'll have good fun with it! :)
Awesome video, answered most of my questions, especially glad you dived deep into testing the thinnest leg section. I’m also heavily invested in the PD system and that’s still a barrier for me, but maybe I can buy the fluid head on its own for now
Thanks a lot mate, really glad this was helpful ☺️ As I say in my notes in the description, I just found a quick workaround for the opening of the legs. You can actually use the tripod on the thicker sections. Will post a Short soon! The whole system works well, so it's definitely worth a try. Hope to catch up with you soon
Why is every picture stated (at least the first few minutes of the video) with a 35-70 lens, but in the video one can see the 50mm 3.5?
Interesting. The info next to the pictures is correct, as per the EXIF data. Sometimes, like at 2:13, I have retraced my steps to get back where I shot the photo - but that is the exception in this video, not the norm. And I have switched lenses a few times: I had the 35-70mm, the 50mm and the 110mm in Florence... I suppose I just didn't shoot much video content with the other lenses 😅
Greetings from Taiwan. I notice that you take every photo with -3ev, , I think you like this dark style. :) This fisheye lens I have 2 and use it for northern light photography almost every year, it’s great for this job, maybe you can try sometime. I do use this lens for street photography occasionally, it’s quite sharp with nice color saturation and bright balanced brightness. It’s a happy lens, wish you are happy when using it.
Thanks a lot Ace, I do like the dark style a lot and I have personal reasons that led my to this approach (I believe they are written down in another comment here). I use this lens for artistic shots, and it does make me happy to use it, but I haven't tried it yet with astrophotography. I think it makes sense, so thanks for pointing that out. I'll definitely try it. :)
Why anyone would pay 6000-7000 for a Leica, or a mirrorless full frame when you can have a gfx monster is beyond me
I know, right? To be fair, I believe they are made for different purposes, but Leica is more like a status symbol. I really can't say much about the Leica though, because it's the only camera brand I never shot with (not on purpose), but sometimes I feel the same way you do.
Love to see a samyang vs Viltrox 75mm review
I'd like that too! Viltrox seem to be ignoring me so it may not happen on this channel unless I decide to invest in a lens I don't really need... we'll see, maybe :)
Hello man, I have the xt4 and telephoto lens xf150-600mm but I have had difficulty with the focus point and the pictures of birds are not sharp even though I have used a tripod sometimes. Could you suggest to me what went wrong? Thanks
Hey mate! Hard to tell without looking at the photos and the shooting info... At the widest Aperture photos may be softer (as it happens with almost any lens) or the birds may move too quickly in and out your focusing area. The Shutter Speed also needs to be quite fast: moving birds are hard to freeze any slower than 1/1000s... If you think this means you need to shoot at high ISO, that is indeed the case. It is not unlikely to shoot wildlife at higher than ISO 800, exactly because you need to have a fast speed and a decent enough Aperture. If the results are still below your desired standards, you can see if a software can help you. Either to remove the noise, increase sharpness or else. TopazLabs produce the best ones in my opinion, tailored to these needs, but if you already have Photoshop you can do it with that too.
I want to add that it also could simply be that your lens has to be repaired. Could be a glass alignment problem during the shippment.
Gosh, yeah that actually happens too and it's not too rare an event either 😓
This lens looks very impressive for my needs. Now i have fujinon 50 f2 (sharp, quick, compact, colors, contrst - beautiful lens, but misses something) and viltrox 85 (sharp, interesting compression and separation, but a bit slow and very big and heavy). If i sell both of them, ths samyang could be the one lens, wchich can replace them both. Finally i could bring my viltrox equivalent everyvere and anytime, because 50mm doesnt give me what i want from fast tele prime lens :) viltrox 75/1.2 isn't the option as well because of size. More i watch viedeos about this samyang, more i want it :)
Hey Vainius! Sorry I missed your comment and didn't reply in a timely manner... To be honest, I never tried any Viltrox lens, so I can't really compare, but from most of the videos I watched it seems that size and weight are the main downsides. Considering that people often buy Fujifilm because they like how light and compact the system is, it kind of defeats the purpose. Samyang may be equivalent in term of quality (again, can't compare - can only say the Samyang quality is amazing) but at least they focus on keeping everything small and light (and weather sealed). I'm not a fan of the 50mm focal length myself. I have a Samyang 50mm f1.2 (manual) only to have the option to shoot with it, but I rather jump to 70-75mm and the marvellous Fuji 90mm f2. That's more my style, with portraits at least. If this is the focal length you like to shoot at, this lens will not disappoint :) Thanks for your comment!
@@fabienb i already sold 50mm. It was too close to 35mm, which is my most used lens. Longer lens gives me different look and perspective. Viltrox 85 (mk1) is good, but not great in IQ. It does strange with highlights sometimes, colors also isn't everytime spot on, and doesn't mach fuji color vibe, if i can say that 😀 plus its size and weight (about 600g!). So Samyang should be good replacement. Another choice may be Sigma 56, but this lens doesn't attract my attention much 🙂 thank you for response and guidelines!
@@vainius37 Anytime! If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know. Can also DM on Instagram. I usually reply in a few hours or the next day, I don't know how I missed your first comment (sorry again)
Ugh I wish it really was £395. Seems £475 everywhere I look
I saw that too. My information came directly from the source but I guess it missed VAT... Professionals of course can claim VAT back, but this indeed will set back everyone else some more money
Viltrox also making the same focal lenght but slight more expensive for the price. Viltrox or Samyang anyone had or try both?
I think it's too early to see such comparison video but I'm sure it will happen soon ;) You can start by checking the technical specs to see if there's anything you lean more towards to: the Viltrox is f/1.2 rather than f/1.8 so maybe it's something you would like to have; The Samyang is lighter and cheaper but doesn't have an Aperture ring; the minimum focusing distance on the Viltrox is 91cm (though pal2tech says it's actually more) while on the Samyang it's 69cm; one is weather-sealed, the other is not... So, I would start with that. It should already be a good indicator of how either lens can fit into your photography. And then let's wait for a comparison :)