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This is one of my main portrait lenses. Such a solid lens.

I didn't see (re)vision link in the description. Am I missing it? Beautiful images, btw. I tend lean more to the cool side of things as well.

I recently got a Viltrox f/1.2 75 mm for Sony that I've never tried for night photography. Wondering how difficult it will be to get sharp, fast autofocus shooting that wide open in low light. Or should I start practicing manual focus (which I've never done before)? Don't trust my own eye to focus!

Reflections of sky off glass…just wonderful! Nice marble sky great day to get out. Thanks Michael , great job 🎉

A great set! To my eye, the video color palate is a touch brown but the sky is the closest I’ve seen to Dad’s Kodachrome 10 slides from the early/mid 1950’s.

Diverse collage. Two favs; right out of the get-go@ 7:40 (great content and super use of negative space) and @ 9:25 for similar reasons. There's a complexity and mystery to each. Good to see you toying with some b&w work as well. Keep on pushing. Bill

Thanks for the video. I like your thoughts about changing your mindset. I believe Carly Simon mentioned this type of advice in ‘the stuff that demeans are made of’ - you know, ‘Change the direction, adjust the tuning, try a new translation.’ I like the photos.

Would I’d like to see is a 16 to 80 and a new 16 to 50 go ahead to ahead but shoot with a H not the HS and see if the 40 megapixel if you can zoom in and have the same sharpness at 80 as you would zoom in in

Very nice images Michael, I really enjoyed the “slide show”, not to mention the reflections, you really have an eye (or two) for capturing them. Be well.

I always "cull and preview" in the Library module, with one image on the screen (press E key). I also minimize the panels (shift tab) to get bigger image. Then give images a 1 star for the initial pass.

Guess I should have tried this before getting the Fuji 27mm...

Schaller is great.

This is not too much different than writing. You just need to put the fingers to keyboard (yes, yes, I did start with pen to paper) and put in the craft. And ignore the perfection trap. Inspiration for me follows, but I might have to throw away a couple of working drafts just to clear my head - or go to the same environment at different times of day or seasons for capturing what I am trying to communicate visually with photography.

Very good video Michael, I agree with you, just do you and enjoy photography.

Ok, my Northwest photo buddy where do you go now? Fact: all creative types tend to reside on the hamster wheel spinning thru the labels of manic and depressive. It's the nature of the creative soul. During that time we "produce" where we are emotionally. Study the people, not just the photos of those deemed street photoghraphy "elders." (e.g. Saul Leider, Vivian Maer, etc.) It wasn't their technical skill that created their photos, it was their emotional state/skill. Consider diverting your quest from making your photos better, to making your photos you. Just a thought. Bill Two photographers that I follow in this vein are Alex Gilbe (The Photographic Eye) and Allister Benn (Expressive Photographer). Both are long time professionals who openly discuss the emotionality of creativity and its place in your "kit."

Jump the gate and do you bud! 👍

Nice

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Nice images and video. It might have helped to indicate which lens, but we could tell pretty much! Thanks!

Thanks Michael! Very good. The 16-80 and the 70-300 with the 1.4tc along with the 23 1.4f (indoor) lenses are going to Maine in October for lighthouses and foliage! I’ll let you know and share some images.

I just bought this lens from Kenmore after watching one of your other videos. I had no idea you worked there LOL! If you answered the phone on sunday for someone asking about it being in stock, that was meeeee!

Im considering selling my 16 to 55 for this Sigma ,reason being i dont use it as often becaide of the weight ,that being said im very happy with my client work when i do use it.what are your thoughts ?

Good job. However does the 16-50 lose focus while zooming in a video?!

Great photos, fantastic lens! I miss Seattle already (used to live there ~2yrs).

I'm a new photographer with an X-T5 and a Tamron 18-300 as my sole lens. I got it because a major motivation for getting a camera was to get shots I couldn't with my phone. I realized this while on a canoe in the Amazon rainforest and my smartphone failed taking decent shots for probably obvious reasons. I completely agree with spending time with the gear you have to learn what works and what doesn't, and the Tamron is a great learning device for that! So far I've learned that I want something lighter for street photography, that my best shots are around 35-50mm, and that I need a wide compliment for travel. So after a little more experimentation with what I have, I'll likely be picking up the Fuji 50mm f/2 for street and the Rokinon 12mm f/2 as a travel companion for my Tamron. Just sharing my experience. Thanks for the video!

Love the one wheel motion shot! 16-80 f4 is light (but bigger) and f4 consistent doable. Keep hitting those streets!

Very nice images Michael. As far as lenses go, I really enjoy using the XF16-50 (my new toy) for street “stuff”, but more than once I found myself needing the extra reach of the XF16-80, since I have both lenses I can safely say that it’s a first world problem. Needless to say that the XF70-300 is my go-to lens for iguanas and other creatures. Be well.

I dont see this review as neutral. Why the sigma is for fun and the fujinon for work. Most of reviews show the sigma to be consistently sharper and the fujinon just to be sharper at times. There is some chromatic aberration which is pretty small and easy to correct. Autofocus looks to be similar. The aperture ring is easy to handle with the camera. The macro capabilities open a range of new posibilities. The optical result is 99% equal. The weigth makes it easier to carry for hours. In every profesional environment I see the sigma giving you better results. I see it makes your work easier. And I see it offer you more options for close ups. What makes the fujinon better for profesionals? What makes the sigma not reach the cut for profesionals? Is this neutral?

great video mate

Bought my first ever camera (a used XT1) at Kenmore Camera! What a coincidence that you're one of the first reviews I saw when looking for what lens to try next

Loved the photos at the end- I agree, I have come to love lenses with “personality.” They encourage creativity and are fun to experiment with!

LOVE this thumbnail! Looks so clean!

Great character lens! lol- as long as you keep your fingerprints off it lol. Great review Micheal…looks like a fun lens.

Very good review Michael, this is a great option for the X system (especially for the price) and it definitely renders the “film look”. Having said that, I don’t really want to go back to manual focus lenses, I did that for more years that I care to remember, I have the XF23 f/2 “glued” to my X-T1 and it really works for me. Be well and stay safe.

That is SO tiny! I bet there's a big audience for a manual focus lens that is this small, cute and fun to use. I personally love manual focusing lenses when I want to slow down and "be in the moment." I know it's a story I'm telling myself... but it's fun. Thanks for the video!

Finally I see what a smart collection is good for!

Would you say it’s a good lens for beginners?

Your description sounds like what another reviewer said of the 23mm f1.4 - that to bloom the background you need to shoot at 1.4 and be close to your subject. Or have something you want blurred in the foreground.

Michael, some great diversity in these pixs, bravo! Expectations and quotas tend to be stress producing and limitting in my book. You appear to be on the same path to discovery. Well done. Bill

hoi i do not get the white lines , what is wrong? Can you help me with this?

The XF 70-300 Fujinon is a fantastic lens. I use it with the 1.4x tele converter and it still rocks.

Very interesting video Michael, definitely food for thought.

I searched for best full frame camera 2024 and the top result was some garbage channel with Ai narration. ugh.

I just subscribed because of this content!

hi michael, any interested in doing a review of my synco xtalk headset ?

Why do so many people never put on their lens caps!?! It drives me nuts and I freak out when they put the metal mount on the table!

Subbed! Great overview . As you conveyed is common, been using this as my main walk-around if/ untill the Fuji 27 becomes more available for it's thinner profile. I put the Fuji 35 f2 on if I'm going out at night but if I'm out in the day the 27 stays on and into the night and it usually will do the trick.

the video clips at the end have very little contrast. is that because of the lens or the film sim used for the video? its too little contrast for my taste