Fuji X series club

Jonathan Mac · 12-14-2019, 02:02 AM - **3 Likes**

X-T20

35mm f/1.4

Boats by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

18-55mm f/2.8-4

EssJay · 12-14-2019, 11:45 AM - **4 Likes**

The Fuji X20/30's may have a smaller sensor than the other X series cameras but they sure pack a punch ... sad to see no new replacement as this is my go-to travel camera

sundown · 12-14-2019, 11:55 AM - **3 Likes**

I managed to snatch a really good 2nd hand deal for a 35/1.4 from a lady, who sadly, in my opinion, after a short interaction, thought she would be more satisfied with a Sony a9. Just 350 euro, originally bought in September 2019 and with 20 more months remaining warranty.

I am very happy I didn't go for the f2 variants. It's light and fits the x-t20 just fine. I was afraid it was going to be too much for that body. Also, AF is nowhere near as noisy as I thought

EssJay · 12-14-2019, 09:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Žižkov Television Tower

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sundown · 12-15-2019, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by EssJay

Žižkov Television Tower

Nice my name is close to that

in czech probably something like Živko

Jonathan Mac · 12-15-2019, 10:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sundown

I managed to snatch a really good 2nd hand deal for a 35/1.4 from a lady, who sadly, in my opinion, after a short interaction, thought she would be more satisfied with a Sony a9. Just 350 euro, originally bought in September 2019 and with 20 more months remaining warranty.

I am very happy I didn't go for the f2 variants. It's light and fits the x-t20 just fine. I was afraid it was going to be too much for that body. Also, AF is nowhere near as noisy as I thought

That's a good price. I paid 300 for mine but with no box, hood or warranty. I've had it for a few years now and it's an amazing lens. I considered the f/2 version which was very new at the time but I'm glad I didn't choose it (though there were very few on the used market at that time) as the extra stop makes a big difference in low light and shallow DoF photos. Focus isn't the fastest and it's not silent but I completely forget about any minor flaws when I see the results it's capable of.

Here are a couple of mine from a market in Edinburgh a few weeks back.

2019-11-17_08-15-53 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Fisheye by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**pbancr** · 12-15-2019, 02:50 PM - **2 Likes**

X100F. Unsettled day at the beach.

Last edited by pbancr; 12-15-2019 at 04:40 PM.

**pbancr** · 12-15-2019, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by EssJay

Žižkov Television Tower

City buildings look like they would make a nice jigsaw puzzle!

sundown · 12-16-2019, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

That's a good price. I paid 300 for mine but with no box, hood or warranty. I've had it for a few years now and it's an amazing lens. I considered the f/2 version which was very new at the time but I'm glad I didn't choose it (though there were very few on the used market at that time) as the extra stop makes a big difference in low light and shallow DoF photos. Focus isn't the fastest and it's not silent but I completely forget about any minor flaws when I see the results it's capable of.

Here are a couple of mine from a market in Edinburgh a few weeks back.

Love the garlic

The extra stop does make a difference. It's the fastest lens I've ever had and shooting in bars and city nights has never been so easy

Sometimes people say "Well, if you don't shoot at nights, then you don't need Lens A, therefore go for Lens B, etc." but this way you will never be exposed and encouraged to explore lowlight photography

Jonathan Mac · 12-16-2019, 05:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by sundown

Love the garlic

The extra stop does make a difference. It's the fastest lens I've ever had and shooting in bars and city nights has never been so easy

Sometimes people say "Well, if you don't shoot at nights, then you don't need Lens A, therefore go for Lens B, etc." but this way you will never be exposed and encouraged to explore lowlight photography

Many people argue that in the film days you couldn't go above ISO 3200 and now you can go much higher therefore there's no reason to ever have a lens faster than f/4. It's an argument that makes no sense as lower ISO is always better and faster lenses are needed to reduce depth of field and allow faster, more accurate focusing. Fast is good and the faster the better (within size, weight and cost limitations of course).

Here's another from the 35mm f/1.4

Cosy by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

sundown · 12-16-2019, 01:07 PM - **1 Like**

Jonathan Mac · 12-17-2019, 05:15 AM

X-T20 and 35/1.4

2019-11-17_08-22-55 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Jonathan Mac · 12-19-2019, 04:56 AM - **3 Likes**

X-T20 and 35mm f/1.4

Carousel by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

EssJay · 12-19-2019, 09:49 PM - **5 Likes**

Rogers Pass

lesmore49 · 12-20-2019, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

X-T20 and 35mm f/1.4

Carousel by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Like it...lonely horse at a carnival ride...nicely done. Like the subject isolation and effective bokeh background.

---------- Post added 12-20-19 at 01:22 AM ----------

Originally posted by EssJay

Rogers Pass

Well done silhouette photography...like the lighting, shadows, composition. B+W enhances this photo, IMO.

Appealing shot.

12-14-2019, 02:02 AM - 3 Likes	#1036
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894 Original Poster	X-T20 35mm f/1.4 Boats by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr 18-55mm f/2.8-4 Green by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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12-14-2019, 11:55 AM - 3 Likes	#1038
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	I managed to snatch a really good 2nd hand deal for a 35/1.4 from a lady, who sadly, in my opinion, after a short interaction, thought she would be more satisfied with a Sony a9. Just 350 euro, originally bought in September 2019 and with 20 more months remaining warranty. I am very happy I didn't go for the f2 variants. It's light and fits the x-t20 just fine. I was afraid it was going to be too much for that body. Also, AF is nowhere near as noisy as I thought

12-15-2019, 05:30 AM	#1040
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Originally posted by EssJay Žižkov Television Tower Nice my name is close to that in czech probably something like Živko

12-15-2019, 10:35 AM - 1 Like	#1041
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894 Original Poster	Originally posted by sundown I managed to snatch a really good 2nd hand deal for a 35/1.4 from a lady, who sadly, in my opinion, after a short interaction, thought she would be more satisfied with a Sony a9. Just 350 euro, originally bought in September 2019 and with 20 more months remaining warranty. I am very happy I didn't go for the f2 variants. It's light and fits the x-t20 just fine. I was afraid it was going to be too much for that body. Also, AF is nowhere near as noisy as I thought That's a good price. I paid 300 for mine but with no box, hood or warranty. I've had it for a few years now and it's an amazing lens. I considered the f/2 version which was very new at the time but I'm glad I didn't choose it (though there were very few on the used market at that time) as the extra stop makes a big difference in low light and shallow DoF photos. Focus isn't the fastest and it's not silent but I completely forget about any minor flaws when I see the results it's capable of. Here are a couple of mine from a market in Edinburgh a few weeks back. 2019-11-17_08-15-53 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Fisheye by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

12-15-2019, 02:50 PM - 2 Likes	#1042
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12-15-2019, 02:59 PM	#1043
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,574	Originally posted by EssJay Žižkov Television Tower City buildings look like they would make a nice jigsaw puzzle!

12-16-2019, 03:18 AM	#1044
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac That's a good price. I paid 300 for mine but with no box, hood or warranty. I've had it for a few years now and it's an amazing lens. I considered the f/2 version which was very new at the time but I'm glad I didn't choose it (though there were very few on the used market at that time) as the extra stop makes a big difference in low light and shallow DoF photos. Focus isn't the fastest and it's not silent but I completely forget about any minor flaws when I see the results it's capable of. Here are a couple of mine from a market in Edinburgh a few weeks back. Love the garlic The extra stop does make a difference. It's the fastest lens I've ever had and shooting in bars and city nights has never been so easy Sometimes people say "Well, if you don't shoot at nights, then you don't need Lens A, therefore go for Lens B, etc." but this way you will never be exposed and encouraged to explore lowlight photography

12-16-2019, 05:01 AM - 2 Likes	#1045
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894 Original Poster	Originally posted by sundown Love the garlic The extra stop does make a difference. It's the fastest lens I've ever had and shooting in bars and city nights has never been so easy Sometimes people say "Well, if you don't shoot at nights, then you don't need Lens A, therefore go for Lens B, etc." but this way you will never be exposed and encouraged to explore lowlight photography Many people argue that in the film days you couldn't go above ISO 3200 and now you can go much higher therefore there's no reason to ever have a lens faster than f/4. It's an argument that makes no sense as lower ISO is always better and faster lenses are needed to reduce depth of field and allow faster, more accurate focusing. Fast is good and the faster the better (within size, weight and cost limitations of course). Here's another from the 35mm f/1.4 Cosy by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

12-16-2019, 01:07 PM - 1 Like	#1046
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588

12-17-2019, 05:15 AM	#1047
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894 Original Poster	X-T20 and 35/1.4 2019-11-17_08-22-55 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

12-19-2019, 04:56 AM - 3 Likes	#1048
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894 Original Poster	X-T20 and 35mm f/1.4 Carousel by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

12-20-2019, 12:18 AM	#1050
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,341	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac X-T20 and 35mm f/1.4 Carousel by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Like it...lonely horse at a carnival ride...nicely done. Like the subject isolation and effective bokeh background. ---------- Post added 12-20-19 at 01:22 AM ---------- Originally posted by EssJay Rogers Pass Well done silhouette photography...like the lighting, shadows, composition. B+W enhances this photo, IMO. Appealing shot.

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