Checking out the 7Artisans 50mm f:1.1 for Leica M-mount lens at J.L. Williams youtube. In his email to me, J.L. Williams writes: “I also tried it out on my Fuji X-Pro 2 camera and did a brief comparison to the Fuji 56mm f/1.2. One key finding: the lens gives an interesting look, but it doesn’t play nicely with Fuji’s focus assist features in backlit or side-lit conditions…”

A Review-holic X-mount Lens Roundup

Hi all,

my name is Patrick…

… and I have a problem…

… I’m a review-holic.

Just for buying a simple multi-tool like my [shoplink 49081 ebay]Leatherman Juice CS4[/shoplink] I’m able to read reviews for an entire day (or 2) about it.

But things start to get really bad, when I want to buy a new lens. In that case, I spend really many weeks pondering about it, reading and watching reviews until late in the night.

I don’t know why I do that.

Maybe it’s because I always read reviews that say “Fujinon glass is so perfectly awesome“, and something in me tells me “impossible… where is the catch“. It seems like sometimes I’m not really satified in my research, until I find some problems, bugs, downside… something negative.

I went to my therapist for that problem, and he told me that it is normal.

He told me, that since the very beginning of the human existence, the “pessimistic” thinking prevailed over the “optimistic” one: it was a strategy to survive in the wild. Happy people, who didn’t care about anything and run lighthearted through the jungle got eaten by some bear. But those, who remained in the cave, suspicious, pessimistic and overly careful, those guys survived… and we still have a bit of their DNA in us.

This is why it takes me so long to decide to buy a new Fujinon glass… because I spend infinite hours and days suspiciously looking for the “catch“… and it’s pretty damn hard to find one when it comes to Fujinon glass.

My therapist told me I should accept it. I just should enjoy the beautiful and perfect Fujinon glass. And he also recommended me to share the joy of shooting Fuji with other people.

And therefore… here you have it guys, another awesome X-mount lens roundup :)

Cover Stories & Comparisons

• Compared: Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 vs XF 35mm F2 at anthonythurston
• Fujifilm XF 50mm f2.0 WR vs 56mm f1.2 at Mattias Burling Youtube
• Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 vs 56mm f/1.2 vs 60mm f/2.4 – The complete comparison at mirrorlesscomparison
• Samyang 50mm f/1.2 vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 – The complete comparison at mirrorlesscomparison
• The only 4 lenses you need for the Fujifilm X System at pixelcatcher – Fotostudio Stuttgart Youtube

Fujinon XF 50mm/2

• XF 50mm F2 WR – X-T2 at How To And Reviews Youtube
• Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR review at trustedreviews
• Fujifilm XF 50mm F/2.0 R WR at Damian Brown Youtube
• Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 at mariusmasalar
• Fujifilm XF 50mm f2 Review at Mathieu Gasquet Youtube

Non Fuji X-mount glass

• HandeVision IBERIT 2.4 / 90 mm at the Japanese Fujifilm X-photographer’s blog harq.exblog (translation)
• Handevision IBERIT 35mm f2.4 at the Japanese Fujifilm X-photographer’s blog harq.exblog (translation) and one more at harq.exblog (translation)
• Hands On with the Meike 50mm XF Lens for Fujifilm Cameras at ambulant.photo
• Samyang 12mm f/2 lens on Fuji X-T1 at simonhawketts

Flash

Godox is making many Fujifilm shooters very happy at the moment, and I quite regulary get emails of Fuji X and G shooters switching from other brands (such as Profoto), to Godox. And given the huge interest Godox arose amongst the Fuji community, I think it’s high time to share again a Godox-centric roundup.

But before we dive into the Godox world, some reviews from the non-Godox world (EF-X500 included)… all fresh from the internet.

For older stuff just search fro EF-X500 on fujirumors.com, and you will find links to EF-X500 reviews like the one at Robert Hall Photography Youtube and also check out fotograficoweb’s “Fujifilm EF-X500 Shoe Mount Flash Review” at fujirumors.com)

EF-X500 and FlashQ System

• BC Superweek with Fujifilm EF-X500 High Speed Sync at joengphotography
• FlashQ system review – T1-S V.2 and Flash Q20 -in 4k at Zed ProMedia Youtube

GODOX

• Damien Lovegrove Godox XT1-F feedback shared at the GFX group here: “XT1F units have arrived. I have literally shot 1000s of frames now with the Godox system in HSS and normal sync using the TT350F and the X1TF. I can confirm that on balance I am finding about ⅔ of a drop off in flash output from regular sync to HSS across the AD200 and AD600 units. In some situations I’m not seeing any loss of exposure and in others a small reduction in exposure. I’m talking about going from 1/125th at f/16 to 1/500 at f/8 or 1/4000 at f/2.8 etc. I need to get out of the studio and shoot some real location portraits.”
• David Ward Godox feedback shared at the GFX group here: “This is a follow on to my testing the X1Tf, TT350f, TT685f and V860IIf with a Fujifilm GFX. Now with the XT-2; As I expected, the X1Tf, TT350f, TT685f and V860IIf all work with the XT-2 as they did with the GFX. This confirms that the TTL flash capabilities of the latest generation Fujifilm cameras are consistent. Even though I don’t have access to an X Pro 2 its on the compatible list from Godox along with the XT-2 so there should be no surprises. The larger speedlites are big and heavy on the XT-2. I compared the TT350f and V860IIf in M mode with the flash head aimed directly at Manny. As expected considering the guide numbers, there is a one EV difference. That’s good news because it means that anytime the V860II would be firing at less than half power, the TT350 is up to the job. Naturally two AA batteries are a far cry from the Lithium Ion battery in the V860II, but the weight difference is significant. I’m going to confirm how everything works Friday on a wedding shoot. Ceremony outside so some chances for fill with CL200, or speedlites. Then CL200, and TT350 and V680II during the reception inside. As noted with the GFX, setting X1Tf TTL FEC also changes the value in the camera. With the speedlites it acts as expected. FEC in camera is additive to whatever is set via the X1Tf with no changes from the flash to the groups.”
• Initial thoughts Godox XT1-F trigger for Fuji at maxmilne
• Fujifilm X-PRO2: HSS, TTL & Godox TT350F at sritch
• Godox TT350F Review – Tested on the Fujifilm X-T2 at Mitch Lally Youtube
• Fstoppers Reviews the Godox Thinklite TT350F Flash for Fujifilm X at fstoppers
• A FR-reader reminds regarding us the X1F transmitter, that you can get more flash power in “hypersync” if you use the x1 to trigger the flash in manual via the ft16 receiver.

And in case you missed it:

• Godox TT350F Review (for Fujifilm) at fujirumors.com
• First Godox XT1-F Hands On Report and Damien Lovegrove Final Godox Testing at fujirumors.com
• Godox News: Cross Brand TTL and HSS, XT1-F Preview, Godox Products for Sale Now also at BHphoto & more at fujirumors.com

Godox/Flashpoint X1T-F controller: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox/Flashpoint TT350F: Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox/Flashpoint TT685F: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox/Flashpoint V860IIF: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox AD200: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujinon Lenses Zone

Photozone tested the one Fujinon lens, that made all the other X-mount lenses useless: the Fujinon XF23mm F2. :) .

Their conclusion:

“The Fujinon XF 23 f/2 R WR is a nice little prime with lots of strengths, but some weaknesses, too. The build quality is very good, except for the included plastic hood. Apart from that, the lens feel sturdy and solid, but remains compact and light-weight. AF is very fast and virtually silent.

Sharpness is impressive across the whole frame. Image distortion and lateral CAs are well controlled.

Vignetting is very high, though. Autocorrection takes care of that to a good part, however this kind of software correction doesn’t come for free and can lead to visibly higher noise levels in the image borders and corners.

Bokeh is ok, but not great, however many wide-angle lenses struggle in this regard.

In summary, the lens delivers very good and solid performance and thus deserves a 4-star rating“

Read the whole review at photozone

Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

• Seeing world with XF23/1,4 part III: Oman at mgrochocki
• Little Review, Little Lens – Fujifilm XF 23mm f2 at kalanibrea
• Fujinon XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR at chromasia
• Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR at chromasia
• Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R at chromasia
• Fuji XF 14mm f2.8 R Lens First Impressions at findingrange
• Review of the Actus Mini View Camera for Fujifilm X Series at danbaileyphoto
• Fujifilm Fujinon XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Review at nandakusumadi
• X-T2 +100-400 + 1.4x TC: My second time at “Groene Jonker”, grey weather but rewarding at robertdoeleman
• X-T2 +100-400 + 1.4x TC: Could not resist, back to “Groene Jonker” at sunset at robertdoeleman
• X-T2 + 10-24 + 35/1.4 + 55-200 + Samyang 8mm: San Francisco and Santa Cruz at robertdoeleman
• X-T2 + 10-24 + 35/1.4 + 55-200 + Samyang 8mm: San Francisco and Redwood Regional Parkat robertdoeleman
• X-T2 + 10-24 + 35/1.4 + 55-200 + Samyang 8mm: Yosemite National Park at robertdoeleman