Fuji X series club

**pepperberry farm** · 03-12-2021, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by glinda

Why all of a sudden you need autofocus, pepperberry ?

no need, but would like to try an AF lens on my Fuji bodies....

glinda · 03-12-2021, 06:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

no need, but would like to try an AF lens on my Fuji bodies....

Ok , if you must .,..

glinda · 03-12-2021, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

Path to the bird feeder...

X-e1, auto yashinon-dx 50/ 2

Jonathan Mac · 03-12-2021, 07:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

you know, I've been reading reviews about the XF 60mm macro, but noticed that it's minimum focus distance is only 60cm - that's not that great for a macro lens.....

the Viltrox 56mm f1.4 focuses down that far and can be had new for the same/less money than a used XF 60...

According to this site:

Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Review

The 60mm ƒ/2.4 R offers a magnification rating of 0.5x, allowing users to record images at half their actual size. Minimum close-focusing distance is 26.7cm, or around ten inches.

That's 1:2 magnification, so 50% of life-size, like the A series 50mm f/2.8 macro. 1:2 is not bad at all, but it depends on what you want to use it for. If it's for your usual style of close focus then I'm sure it'll be fine, it's just not for close-ups of bugs and stuff.

I'm not sure if this is absolute minimum focus for the A 50/2.8 macro but if not then it's very close (and un-cropped):

IMG_7251a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

While this is closest focus for the Viltrox 56mm:

Minolta SRT101 in black by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

The camera's the same size as a K series Pentax. Close-focus is definitely not the 56mm's strong suite.

Last edited by Jonathan Mac; 03-12-2021 at 07:55 AM.

glinda · 03-12-2021, 07:51 AM - **4 Likes**

I see many pictures of street lights and lanterns of all types on Flickr . Wonder what the attraction is . They can add something to a shot though , I guess . Or are they just there .

X-e1 , auto yashinon-dx 50/ 2

**pepperberry farm** · 03-12-2021, 03:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

According to this site:

Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Review

The 60mm ƒ/2.4 R offers a magnification rating of 0.5x, allowing users to record images at half their actual size. Minimum close-focusing distance is 26.7cm, or around ten inches.

That's 1:2 magnification, so 50% of life-size, like the A series 50mm f/2.8 macro. 1:2 is not bad at all, but it depends on what you want to use it for. If it's for your usual style of close focus then I'm sure it'll be fine, it's just not for close-ups of bugs and stuff.

I'm not sure if this is absolute minimum focus for the A 50/2.8 macro but if not then it's very close (and un-cropped):

IMG_7251a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

While this is closest focus for the Viltrox 56mm:

Minolta SRT101 in black by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

The camera's the same size as a K series Pentax. Close-focus is definitely not the 56mm's strong suite.

that's exactly the info I was looking for - thank you

Driline · 03-12-2021, 08:02 PM - **3 Likes**

My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........

**pepperberry farm** · 03-12-2021, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by Driline

My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........

that's a gorgeous lens.... one of the few times I regret selling one...

**luftfluss** · 03-12-2021, 09:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Driline

My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........

Daaaaamn, that lens looks like it was made to go with the X-H1

glinda · 03-13-2021, 05:17 AM

So , I have another question., one or more of you must know ; Can one adapt a modern Fuji autofocus lens , for the x mount , or even a gfx Fuji lens , to a Pentax k camera ? Granted it would be manual focus .

Why do these thoughts keep intruding on my brain ?

**boriscleto** · 03-13-2021, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by glinda

So , I have another question., one or more of you must know ; Can one adapt a modern Fuji autofocus lens , for the x mount , or even a gfx Fuji lens , to a Pentax k camera ? Granted it would be manual focus .

Why do these thoughts keep intruding on my brain ?

Not without optical correction, and X-mount is all electronic, focus by wire, electromagnetic aperture etc.

glinda · 03-13-2021, 05:33 AM

super takumar 28/ 3.5 , X-t1

---------- Post added 03-13-21 at 07:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by boriscleto

Not without optical correction, and X-mount is all electronic, focus by wire, electromagnetic aperture etc.

oh, ok, i could almost justify trading the 77 for a 56/ 1.2 , if it coulda worked, but , nah... thanks, boriscleto.

---------- Post added 03-13-21 at 07:38 AM ----------

Originally posted by Driline

My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........

my goodness.... i think i saw that lens on a few re-runs of cop show episodes from the 1980's... nice lens

**Clarkey** · 03-13-2021, 09:29 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

you know, I've been reading reviews about the XF 60mm macro, but noticed that it's minimum focus distance is only 60cm - that's not that great for a macro lens.....

the Viltrox 56mm f1.4 focuses down that far and can be had new for the same/less money than a used XF 60...

I'm late to the party (as usual), but the 60mm is an interesting beast. It is slow compared to the modern "fujichromes". Still adequate in my books.
Sharp but not insane. Bokeh quality is superb.

The downsides are the 0.5x Macro and the slight extension of the lens when powered (putting the 39mm filter on this is a pain). Capable of really good results though:

Preserved by Aaron, on Flickr

(Sorry about the image shake here):

Transient by Aaron, on Flickr

Cacti flower by Aaron, on Flickr

Closer. by Aaron, on Flickr

Spring Red by Aaron, on Flickr

And one more for Eddie - that was a fun meet (also shot wide open):

DSCF1291.jpg by Aaron, on Flickr

glinda · 03-13-2021, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by Clarkey

I'm late to the party (as usual), but the 60mm is an interesting beast. It is slow compared to the modern "fujichromes". Still adequate in my books.
Sharp but not insane. Bokeh quality is superb.

The downsides are the 0.5x Macro and the slight extension of the lens when powered (putting the 39mm filter on this is a pain). Capable of really good results though:

Preserved by Aaron, on Flickr

(Sorry about the image shake here):

Transient by Aaron, on Flickr

Cacti flower by Aaron, on Flickr

Closer. by Aaron, on Flickr

Spring Red by Aaron, on Flickr

And one more for Eddie - that was a fun meet (also shot wide open):

DSCF1291.jpg by Aaron, on Flickr

Like best the first and last ones . Nice.

glinda · 03-13-2021, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

X-e1, yashinon dx 50/ 2

03-13-2021, 09:29 AM - 6 Likes	#2683
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by pepperberry farm you know, I've been reading reviews about the XF 60mm macro, but noticed that it's minimum focus distance is only 60cm - that's not that great for a macro lens..... the Viltrox 56mm f1.4 focuses down that far and can be had new for the same/less money than a used XF 60... I'm late to the party (as usual), but the 60mm is an interesting beast. It is slow compared to the modern "fujichromes". Still adequate in my books. Sharp but not insane. Bokeh quality is superb. The downsides are the 0.5x Macro and the slight extension of the lens when powered (putting the 39mm filter on this is a pain). Capable of really good results though: Preserved by Aaron, on Flickr (Sorry about the image shake here): Transient by Aaron, on Flickr Cacti flower by Aaron, on Flickr Closer. by Aaron, on Flickr Spring Red by Aaron, on Flickr And one more for Eddie - that was a fun meet (also shot wide open): DSCF1291.jpg by Aaron, on Flickr Last edited by Clarkey; 03-13-2021 at 09:29 AM. Reason: Wrong photo

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03-12-2021, 06:36 AM	#2671
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by glinda Why all of a sudden you need autofocus, pepperberry ? no need, but would like to try an AF lens on my Fuji bodies....

03-12-2021, 06:56 AM - 1 Like	#2672
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by pepperberry farm no need, but would like to try an AF lens on my Fuji bodies.... Ok , if you must .,..

03-12-2021, 07:50 AM - 1 Like	#2674
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm you know, I've been reading reviews about the XF 60mm macro, but noticed that it's minimum focus distance is only 60cm - that's not that great for a macro lens..... the Viltrox 56mm f1.4 focuses down that far and can be had new for the same/less money than a used XF 60... According to this site: Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Review The 60mm ƒ/2.4 R offers a magnification rating of 0.5x, allowing users to record images at half their actual size. Minimum close-focusing distance is 26.7cm, or around ten inches. That's 1:2 magnification, so 50% of life-size, like the A series 50mm f/2.8 macro. 1:2 is not bad at all, but it depends on what you want to use it for. If it's for your usual style of close focus then I'm sure it'll be fine, it's just not for close-ups of bugs and stuff. I'm not sure if this is absolute minimum focus for the A 50/2.8 macro but if not then it's very close (and un-cropped): IMG_7251a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr While this is closest focus for the Viltrox 56mm: Minolta SRT101 in black by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr The camera's the same size as a K series Pentax. Close-focus is definitely not the 56mm's strong suite. Last edited by Jonathan Mac; 03-12-2021 at 07:55 AM.

03-12-2021, 03:08 PM - 1 Like	#2676
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac According to this site: Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Review The 60mm ƒ/2.4 R offers a magnification rating of 0.5x, allowing users to record images at half their actual size. Minimum close-focusing distance is 26.7cm, or around ten inches. That's 1:2 magnification, so 50% of life-size, like the A series 50mm f/2.8 macro. 1:2 is not bad at all, but it depends on what you want to use it for. If it's for your usual style of close focus then I'm sure it'll be fine, it's just not for close-ups of bugs and stuff. I'm not sure if this is absolute minimum focus for the A 50/2.8 macro but if not then it's very close (and un-cropped): IMG_7251a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr While this is closest focus for the Viltrox 56mm: Minolta SRT101 in black by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr The camera's the same size as a K series Pentax. Close-focus is definitely not the 56mm's strong suite. that's exactly the info I was looking for - thank you

03-12-2021, 08:02 PM - 3 Likes	#2677
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........

03-12-2021, 09:16 PM	#2678
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by Driline My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........ that's a gorgeous lens.... one of the few times I regret selling one...

03-12-2021, 09:31 PM - 1 Like	#2679
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Driline My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........ Daaaaamn, that lens looks like it was made to go with the X-H1

03-13-2021, 05:17 AM	#2680
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	So , I have another question., one or more of you must know ; Can one adapt a modern Fuji autofocus lens , for the x mount , or even a gfx Fuji lens , to a Pentax k camera ? Granted it would be manual focus . Why do these thoughts keep intruding on my brain ?

03-13-2021, 05:30 AM	#2681
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by glinda So , I have another question., one or more of you must know ; Can one adapt a modern Fuji autofocus lens , for the x mount , or even a gfx Fuji lens , to a Pentax k camera ? Granted it would be manual focus . Why do these thoughts keep intruding on my brain ? Not without optical correction, and X-mount is all electronic, focus by wire, electromagnetic aperture etc.

03-13-2021, 05:33 AM	#2682
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	super takumar 28/ 3.5 , X-t1 ---------- Post added 03-13-21 at 07:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by boriscleto Not without optical correction, and X-mount is all electronic, focus by wire, electromagnetic aperture etc. oh, ok, i could almost justify trading the 77 for a 56/ 1.2 , if it coulda worked, but , nah... thanks, boriscleto. ---------- Post added 03-13-21 at 07:38 AM ---------- Originally posted by Driline My new to me Pentax A 400 F5.6 on my Fuji X-H1. Preliminary testing shows that it is in fact sharper and has better contrast than my Tokina 400mm F5.6.......More testing to follow once the sun comes out........ my goodness.... i think i saw that lens on a few re-runs of cop show episodes from the 1980's... nice lens

03-13-2021, 12:34 PM	#2684
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by Clarkey I'm late to the party (as usual), but the 60mm is an interesting beast. It is slow compared to the modern "fujichromes". Still adequate in my books. Sharp but not insane. Bokeh quality is superb. The downsides are the 0.5x Macro and the slight extension of the lens when powered (putting the 39mm filter on this is a pain). Capable of really good results though: Preserved by Aaron, on Flickr (Sorry about the image shake here): Transient by Aaron, on Flickr Cacti flower by Aaron, on Flickr Closer. by Aaron, on Flickr Spring Red by Aaron, on Flickr And one more for Eddie - that was a fun meet (also shot wide open): DSCF1291.jpg by Aaron, on Flickr Like best the first and last ones . Nice.