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@CareyMoulton 2 күн бұрын
very interesting results, did you re-focus after stopping down, during your testing?
@paulschefz 2 күн бұрын
I would not say re-focus but definitely made sure it was in focus, hope that helps!
@JanneRanta 2 күн бұрын
If you dont have those target films easy way to check that your lens is level with the film holder is to place a mirror on it and then focus on the reflection of the lens.
@paulschefz 2 күн бұрын
sensor being on a parallel plane with the film is crucial to successful scanning, however you manage to accomplish that! the target film works great and easily ensures correct alignment, which makes it worth the (small) investment IMO (compared to all the other equipment)
@bernios3446 8 күн бұрын
Interesting as usual - Your videos are among the most watchable in the camera space because they're not so specs driven. Astro Horis: Focal length and aperture are covered also by both the Fuji 32-64mm and teh 35-70mm "kit lens" - so would you see a benefit in such lenses here? Does the look or the "rendering" of the images have some qualities that the Fuji lenses do not have?
@paulschefz 8 күн бұрын
Thank you! good question. I had the 32-64 really liked it for the little extra width (32) but the 64 was always a little tight, great lens (as they all are) but also big and heavy. 35-70 is just such a great lens, small, light, and clean and sharp, not much "character" (which really none of the fuji lenses have much of, they are just great glissando perform well) 45-105 same, great lens, but a little too tight at the wide end and big and heavy. the astrhori 40 is just a fun lens. light, small, great performance and a little bit of character without ever actually loosing optical clarity, nice flares, but of course you need the time and patience for manual focus. so for me the 35-70 is the go to all around insanely great lens that does it all, the 40 is a fun lens if I feel more artistic and want to compose better and slow down a bit. 35-70 is iPhone shooting, 40 is 8x10 shooting. hope that helps! afaik fuji is coming out with a 32-90 cine-zoom which will cover the range I want in a zoom but it will be powered, probably huge heavy and not cheap.
@bernios3446 8 күн бұрын
@@paulschefz Thank you - that answer makes perfectly sense. I assume (having seen your video) the same probably applies to the AstrHori 75mm... I'll keep those in mind when building a Gfx system.
@paulschefz 8 күн бұрын
@@bernios3446 yes, same goes for the 75, except that that one has that "off the menu" f2.8 with lots of character, so it has the best of both worlds.
@shang-hsienyang1284 10 күн бұрын
How do you avoid dust? It has plagued my scanning experience since day 1.
@paulschefz 10 күн бұрын
yes, dust is always an issue. running a large room air purifier makes a difference, there are really great battery powered air blowers (not canned!) available now, other then that: minimize surfaces (not too many holders, carriers, glass plates,...) and keep negatives clean to start with. I think this way of film scanning is a easier then flatbed or slide scanner, too many surfaces and internal dust.
@shang-hsienyang1284 10 күн бұрын
@paulschefz thanks for sharing
@rainerhosch 8 сағат бұрын
We captured 280 images and hardly any dust at all. scanning is a different beast, but dust is not a problem here...
@SkumleRafte 10 күн бұрын
Two guys, one mic.. Thanks for the clearing out around 21.00 You two sold me on the lens, its always hard to figure out quality trough youtube reviews.. because expectations are relative, right.. But having some one like Rainer sort of validate the usecase makes it pretty clear, thanks again.
@paulschefz 10 күн бұрын
Check out my review of the lens!
@SkumleRafte 9 күн бұрын
@@paulschefz I got a question about the glass/mask set up Rainer uses, that underlaying glass, could that be just any scratch free glass or some thing specific. My goal is to scan with borders more efficiently.
@paulschefz 9 күн бұрын
@@SkumleRafte as Rainer mentions in the video, he just uses a piece of glass from his epson scanner and a mask. IMO fewer surfaces are better, less glass is better but of course it all depends on the size of the negative and /or how flat it is. I had long discussions about this issue with Rainer before he received his stand and light source, and we agreed that until he has it in place and he could run some tests, it is hard to make a final call. what he has right now works for him. I used to make my own negative carriers for darkroom printing out of matte board (it was impossible to find 6x8 and 6x9 full frame carriers) and that worked. in short: I think as long as the negative is flat and held in place you should be fine. I doubt the glass from Rainer's old Epson is anything special.
@SkumleRafte 6 күн бұрын
@@paulschefz Thanks, I had a go at a similar set up today. It was a hassle to keep the long side of the 6x7 neg flat. My mask was JUST to large by a millimetre or so. I'd love to see an actual scan session at some point if you get to it :)
@paulschefz 4 күн бұрын
@@SkumleRafte yeah, keeping the film flat is key, we will try!
@lingling2924 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the Video Paul, so im ordering the Ttartisan lens. My guess to get the most quality out of the lens is to crop down where the vignetting doesnt occure, which looses about 25mp(77 to go). If the negativ is bigger, like that from a fuji gw690, than stiching the images is also an option.
@paulschefz 11 күн бұрын
If you are doing 6x9 negatives, the lens covers perfectly, no problems since you are not even close to 1:1 .
@lingling2924 11 күн бұрын
Perfect, saw your first video an hour ago.🤭
@paulschefz 11 күн бұрын
thx!
@JohnJohn-fz6nt 11 күн бұрын
Saved! Looking forward to watching all of this.
@paulschefz 11 күн бұрын
hope it helps, let me know if you have questions, I hope I can answer!
@colingentile 13 күн бұрын
Hi Paul, Thank you for this review. I was looking for images samples with this lens. Do you have others to show ? Less shaky and at different apertures ? Thank you for your time and work. Take good care. Colin
@paulschefz 11 күн бұрын
@@colingentile Hi Colin, sorry, not really, I have shot a couple of projects with it since, for anyone looking at 2:1 or full cover 1:1 great performing flat field macro lens for GFX this might be the only one available and it is dirt cheap. It is not perfect but insane bang for the buck. Just finished my video about film scanning using this lens, it should be up tomorrow. I heard that Laowa will finally release their 100 (and 55!) 2.8 T/S macros , I don’t know about magnification or price or how well it will actually cover GFX but it looks promising. Pretty sure I won’t compete with this TTartisan though. 2:1 and flat field with great sharpness, contrast, no CA for this price is crazy.
@colingentile 11 күн бұрын
@@paulschefz , thank you so much Paul for this exquisite answer !! I think you just sold me this tool. :) Laowa are great macro lenses creators, I can't wait to try those ones too. Take very good care ! Colin
@bernios3446 20 күн бұрын
Very interesting - and very nice video style with no superlatives, just relaxed explanations. So if I understand correctly: Just take the light and cheap Fuji Zoom with AF and be done...? I hope more videos will come soon - subscribed... BTW did you ever shoot the 50S II?
@paulschefz 20 күн бұрын
🙏 waiting for that TTartisan T/S 100 macro which is supposed to drop soon🤞
@EElgar1857 26 күн бұрын
I'm confused; what adapter did NOT have a button to release the lens?
@paulschefz 25 күн бұрын
I ordered this adapter from amazon and the one they sent was missing the lens release button, which is of course not something you expect, so I put the lens on and ended up having a hard time getting it off. returned and ordered a new one directly from fotodiox.
@EElgar1857 25 күн бұрын
@@paulschefz Thanks! I think Amazon often sells "grade B" or returned items without being clear about it. I bought a couple of Seiko & Citizen watches from Amazon, at a very reduced price, and they work fine, but have slight defects, like chrono second hands not aligning with the zero mark. In a store, the watch would likely be refused by a purchaser.
@paulschefz 25 күн бұрын
@@EElgar1857 I have bought items marked as used on amazon and they are usually in better condition then described but this one was supposed to be new and I honestly did not even noticed that the button was missing. until I could not figure out how to get the lens off!
@moisesjimenez3468 Ай бұрын
I wouldnt say its a comparison... its a vlog talking about them... but no a real comparison when you see the camereas in real world.
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
hope it still helps, I am doing reviews (or Vlogs) talking about details and issues I would want to hear when comparing equipment, in the end everybody has to check it out physically anyway and specs are not everything.
@BenjaminKanarek Ай бұрын
Thanks for this...way too much CA for my taste. As a pro, I don't have the time to focus manually, thus why I prefer using my Fuji 80mm f/1.7 instead.
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
completely different lens, for commercial work or any kind of fast shooting these lenses are not the right choice. all these 3rd party lenses have some "character" (flaws,...whatever you want to call it) they are not perfect like the GF glass and in a way that is the point. I am surprised how well they behave once stopped down, a lot of these new releases are optically surprisingly good better? then old adapted glass but of course with that as well most people are looking for flaws and character to add "something" to their photography. or just use GF glass and add flaws (dehancer,...) in post!
@SkumleRafte Ай бұрын
You mention "dslr-scanning" have you had anymore more experience since video release. I'm a little concerned about corner sharpness and vignetting. But I don't even know if you go 2x macro for 120 film scanning.. Let me know if you try it out??
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
I am in the process of making a video specifically about film scanning with this lens, stay tuned, I will walk through the entire process in depth. as for magnification for 120 film, the GFX sensor is 33x44, so if your negative area is 6x7, you are not even doing 1:1, corners in the 1:2 range (not 2:1!) are clean, most importantly there is no filed curvature to speak of. the lens is great for scanning film. stay tuned.
@MrHobbs-rf3qv Ай бұрын
The lens of all the Qs is certainly not designed by Panasonic, but Leica.
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
@@MrHobbs-rf3qv the new 43 lens design is patented by Panasonic. Not really surprising since Leica and Panasonic are sharing so much these days. I am pretty sure Leica adds their own sauce to the Sony sensor ( just like everybody else) and I hope they actually make the 43 lens, but the design is definitely Panasonic.
@albizu Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Curious about that square hood on the AstrHori lens. Does it come with it?
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
it does not come with it, search for Haoge square hood on amazon, you will find one that fits whatever it is you are using!
@joelgermain1988 Ай бұрын
You don't seem to have the same middle shadow problem grom 2:1 down to 3:4 magnification.
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
not sure I understand? middle shadow problem?
@polyarthus4282 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. It's surprisingly hard to find info on gfx coverage for a gfx lens ! My use case would be film scanning, I need greater that 1:1 mag for 24x36 negatives. Do you think at the required mag there would be hard vignettes in the neg? the borders won't matter as much because of the different 2:3 format, but still, i'm wary of buying this lens if I can't fill the frame with 24x36 film
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
24x36 on a 33x44 sensor is only slightly more then 1:1 (which has no hard vignetting) and the different format crop should also avoid corners, so I would say you will be fine. I will shoot a video on this topic soon, a friend is working on scanning a lot of film for a book and I mentioned the lens, so he tried it and was blown away by first tests. he will work with larger MF formats but he said just simple test were amazing. stay tuned, I will post as soon as he gets his stand and light (he also ordered the lens but it already seems harder to get)
@polyarthus4282 Ай бұрын
@@paulschefz a very clear answer, thank you very much !
@FlatulEssence Ай бұрын
What do you mean by BLOOMING? Nice video and comparison, by the way!
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
afaik blooming is light "leaking" in high contrast areas, older (less perfect) lenses mostly not made for film are much more susceptible to this, now this is often added in post to create a "film" effect, its usually the "glow" slider or setting. I am by no means a specialist on anything optical, there is a lots of great info out there. hope that helps!
@winheiMR Ай бұрын
Man sieht es sehr deutlich, die Vignette ist zu stark, schade werde es mir nicht kaufen.
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
Definitely a lens with “character” which makes it fun (in a way) the vignette is easily fixed but that is not what this is about, the Fuji GF solutions are completely different animals and AF obviously makes the entire process of working with them a very different experience. I am happy these companies keep releasing high quality options at low price. I would still consider this lens a good option, just not for every job.
@winheiMR Ай бұрын
Ganz wichtig wäre zu wissen ob es den Sensor voll Ausleuchten kann oder ob es Vignetten gibt? Aber wie man es deutlich sehen kann, kann es das leider nicht. Welcher Kugelkopf und Macrobalken ist das? Wie weit ist es machbar abzublenden?
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
the lens does not cover 33x44 (fuji GFX) at 2:1 closest distance. going towards 1:1 the vignette disappears. the lens vignettes again at infinity when closed all the way down (not sure why anyone would use this lens that way). IMO it is still the best macro solution for GFX right now, even if it does not cover completely at closest distance. 2:1 is not always needed and it is perfectly useable (even when stopped down) with a crop. the lens focus field seems to be flat and pretty steady into the corners 1:1 really should not be a problem at all. considering that the fuji gf 120 only does 1:2, the field is extremely curved and the lens is useless with extension rings, this TTArtisan is a dream, especially for the price.
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
Rogeti system, beats everything. coming from Gitzo and Arca. will do a review, I keep getting asked about it!
@paulschefz Ай бұрын
just posted my Rogeti system overview, check it out!
@jozefmucha4730 2 ай бұрын
So no word and examples how this thing works in real time?🤔
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
@@jozefmucha4730 it works exactly the same as all the others, and the touch screen is really responsive, as for features and specs I don’t know if it does anything the other ones can’t. to me the only thing I need from a flash trigger is for it to do what it is supposed to do and get out of my way as much as possible, this one is the best in that regard. Hope that helps?
@kingsamvisuals 2 ай бұрын
The control wheel is on the wrong side though. We hold camera with our right hand. Adjust with our left.
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
interesting observation and I guess you are right, to be honest I havent used the control wheel, the touch screen is really easy to use, very repsonsive. I first thought it might be a little small for my sausage fingers but it works well. but yes, I see your point!
@blablasigh187 2 ай бұрын
Can the Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 be used with the GFX 100? If so.., any thoughts/opinions? Great content.
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
the XF line is made for the much smaller sensor of the X line, so it wont cover even full frame, GFX is larger then full frame. afaik there are no XF adapters out there to mount those lenses on other cameras/bodies/systems. lens coverage just is made for the smaller sensor and wont cover bigger ones.
@blablasigh187 2 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz Thanks for the intel.
@MrMuckiMicki-jo3lh 2 ай бұрын
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@MrMuckiMicki-jo3lh 2 ай бұрын
😀😀😀👍👍👍
@Gman1044 2 ай бұрын
Got some nice Eucalyptus trees there.
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
yes, they grow like weeds! I love them but they are unfortunately extremely flammable and we are in a high fire risk area.
@Gman1044 2 ай бұрын
@paulschefz I'm from Australia so I know where you're coming from.
@joseandresbasbus9628 2 ай бұрын
I purchased a GFX 100s at B&H in New York City on August 2021. I have installed recently the latest firmware version (2.12) and I encountered that the front wheel has stopped working. I use my camera always in mode "M", using both the front and back wheel to change aperture & shutter speed. I have noticed that the front wheel has stopped changing any value: "aperture", "s.s." and/or "ISO" (no matter each of which is selected on the menu). In addition, the aperture is not changed despite the GF lens is set the aperture ring to "C" and/or "A". The front wheel does not work no matter I select "M", "A" or any other shooting modes. Only the aperture is changed by the back wheel on "P" mode. Is there any chance to downgrade the firmware version to 2.11, so that to see if the front wheel comes back to work properly, or any other option available?. Any piece of advise would be much appreciated.
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
hmmm...does not sound good, I am on 2.12 and havent noticed this, as far as rolling back, I am not sure either, havent had to do it so far (I used to save all firmware versions to have on hand since they remove them once the new ones come out) fuji phone support (they have a prompt just for GFX) is always available and usually very helpful. your case sounds like a software issue? I would call and talk to them, warranty only comes in if there is an actual repair, they will take your call. good luck, keep us updated!
@joseandresbasbus9628 2 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz Could you pílese tell me the Fuji phone support?. So that to call them
@killpop8255 2 ай бұрын
Wonder how long an ext tube, or bellows ext, to push the laowa far enough to cover the sensor, then will it resolve the full sensor? Very surprised to hear the GFX designed macro is pants. Heard the Canon 100mm L was good but thenI saw some examples and too much vignetting. I saw some Canon 85 or 65mm macro on GFX and that was much better for the sensor fit.
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
not sure, and yes the GF macro is a great portrait lens IMO but useless for macro. TTartisan just announced a 100mm 2.8 2x macro for GFX, available now for under 350$ which is pretty crazy, looking to get one and test it, might be the answer, no rings!
@killpop8255 2 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz well that is timely news. currently not sure to go GFX100/A7RIV/A7RV and its only the lack of affordable true macro that's putting me off the GFX. Most things in greenhouse, tripod, manual focus, remote shutter release. Not sure about shutter vibration with non stabilised lenses tho. Sometimes the tripod is very extended and takes 10 seconds to stabilise after contact. I expect the bigger the camer a the more the shutter vibration.
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
@@killpop8255 you are obviously correct, many factors to think about. I (dont think?) I have too many issues with shutter vibration. I do have this new lens on order, will definitely do a review when it gets here. 100mm, 2x macro, sounds like what I have been waiting for. the only thing that worries me is the (insanely?) low price? if they can pull this off it just makes everybody else stupid and greedy. we will see!
@killpop8255 2 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz I have seen 'sample' pictures on their website. I think they are really pushing it to say it's suitable for GFX with the amount of vignetting for the really close-up work. The sample pics have no context but I'd not be surprised if those shown are the best you can get and other apertures will just get worse. Or maybe I'm temporarily downbeat because I expected full image circle coverage - but why not if they release in GFX?
@paulschefz 2 ай бұрын
@@killpop8255 I think they use the same samples for all their lenses, this is the same lens as their T/S 100 macro for all other mounts without T/S (unfortunately) so it should cover GFX, its not that hard with a 100. I should have it in a few weeks and will get a review done asap.
@ironmike0262 3 ай бұрын
Hello, good day! I found your channel by chance and I think it's really great!! I find the Fuji GFX in combination with the vintage lenses from Pentax 67 (6x7) and also Pentax 645 very exciting! I got a Fuji for medium format Bought the GFX 50s with the EVF-TL1 viewfinder adapter. That's an extraordinary combination. My current interest is mainly in the Pentax 67 and Pentax 645.🤓 Of course, any other brand if it's of interest to the GFX. I've been a Nikon fan since 1988 and have been trying things out My old lenses on the GFX.👍 That's why I find your videos extremely interesting! I left a subscription and a like! Thank you very much and kind regards Matthias👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
@UneducatedPhotographer 3 ай бұрын
ISO 80 yes more dynamic range
@simonkipper2657 3 ай бұрын
Love your geodesic dome..
@inovartesmedialdainovartes2041 3 ай бұрын
Incredible...
@paulschefz 3 ай бұрын
@@inovartesmedialdainovartes2041 🙏 glad you like!
@GKhanKutar 3 ай бұрын
Not my taste. You can not share this kind of photo in a high fashion magazine. they are too much wide open
@paulschefz 3 ай бұрын
thank you for your input! this was for a high end fashion magazine and funny enough I usually never shoot wide open, it usually is too much of a "look" for me, in this case that is what we wanted.
@thomasstarlit2427 4 ай бұрын
Interesting video. I have the TTartisan 90mm and a 18mm extension tube which I was hoping to use for close-up portraits. But the maximum focus distance is something like 40cm, so the lens is too close to the subject's face. What is the focus range on the 90mm with the 11mm extension tube? I can't find that information anywhere online
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
in my experience the TT 90 gets just about the entire head plus maybe an inch on top and bottom (below chin) the 11mm makes the face format filling, working distance is ok, far enough for people not to feel like you will hit them in the nose and for the lens not to create problem with lights (shadows,...) about 50cm. its still close of course and depth of field is very shallow. I am surprised how well the lens performs stopped down, diffraction definitely starts to creep in but it's not bad. I guess all these lenses act differently with different tubes, I just find the gf glass more or less useless with any and all tubes (the shorter the tube, the more likely you might get a useable result but still) the obvious disappointment to me is the GF 120 macro which is a great portrait lens IMO (for those close up portraits you are looking for) but difficult of actual macro application: strong field curvature and completely useless with all (including fuji!) tubes.
@thomasstarlit2427 4 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz thanks for your reply! So let me understand correctly, with the 11mm tube, the minimum focusing distance on the 90mm TTartisan would be about 50cm? I have the 18mm extension tube already, but the problem with that is that the _maximum_ (not minimum) focus distance is about 40cm, so it is simply too close for any portraiture. Do you have a clue what the maximum focus distance with the 11mm tube on the 90mm TTartisan would be?
@paulschefz 3 ай бұрын
@@thomasstarlit2427 90 with 11mm tube (measured from front end of lens shade to object) : minimum focus distance is 41cm, maximum is 74cm
@thomasstarlit2427 3 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz Brilliant! Sounds like the ticket for me with an 11mm extension tube
@paulschefz 3 ай бұрын
@@thomasstarlit2427 to be honest for that kind of close/tight portrait the fuji GF 120 macro is a phenomenal lens, it draws really well, gets close in at good working distance and has good AF. terrible macro lens, great portrait lens. of course big, heavy and not cheap.
@alanplatt888 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thank you.
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
thank you!
@nevvanclarke9225 4 ай бұрын
I really thought about this camera for a lot, but I decided to wait and just yesterday my GFX 100s ii arrived and personally I think it offers better value. I'm not a big fan of that EVF sticking out. I actually like the camera close to my face. I don't like something sticking out like that. It also makes it impractical putting it into my bag for landscape photography as well, while I think it's a really cool feature I don't think it was required. Plus, I'm not shooting video with a GFX. I have three other cameras that can shoot 4K 60 with no problem..... So I think it's not really a camera that I'm gonna use for video at all because the weight also. that said the 100 ii I think it would be an amazing camera. I'm loving my GFX journey. I also have the 50s ii two and if you just shoot stills and landscapes check that camera out people it's slow focusing not suitable for portraits but man pumps out some great images GFX has now joined the party, with full frame cameras and honestly they are better value in my opinion because of the image quality. I think now there's a third option which is the hundred 100S ii. so many great options
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
the 100SII was not available when I got my 100II, I did not have the choice, it definitely is a great choice to have! I love the tilt finder, I agree with it being a pain when packing and storing the camera! I havent shot any video with the 100II yet. I have not needed that ultimate video quality, I also always use smaller cameras. with the latest canon/nikon/sony announcements it almost seems as if they are just handing Fuji that high end landscape/IQ with the GFX. I just saw that fuji released the SDK for GFX use on drones, this is big because phase still had that high end commercial/industrial covered. easy now to think of GFX for that use as well. great system getting better all the time!
@zachbenson9548 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! I've been getting into more macro photography lately and that's led to trying out more flash solutions. This looks like a lot of fun with unique results.
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
I actually used the lux master with silver reflector in the new macro video. tried the soft box first but wanted more specular light, worked really well! I am so used to working with my big 1200ws packs and heads but this was a lot easier. might get another lux master.
@gastontrrs 4 ай бұрын
That's the cutest softbox I ever seen haha.
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
I know! it works but...the dome and silver reflector make more sense.
@MrMuckiMicki-jo3lh 4 ай бұрын
Danke Dir.
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
hoffe es hilft!
@MrMuckiMicki-jo3lh 4 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz 😀
@emeryfred 4 ай бұрын
It's a very soft lense, there is a lot of ghosting at PO, and I found the bokeh a little bit nervous
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
definitely not a perfect lens, definitely lots of ghosting wide open but I am still happy with the sharpness and the bokeh might not be completely smooth but has character, which is really what these lenses are about anyway?
@microminstrel 4 ай бұрын
i feel like someone just woke this dude up, with zero warning and forced him to make a video against his will. lol. I'm 3 min in and he's just now "getting on board with the idea of it"
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
@@microminstrel not quite but thanks for watching!
@RyanKemperinOhio 4 ай бұрын
😂😂 hilarious comment. I didn’t feel that way at all about the video, but still funny.
@microminstrel 3 ай бұрын
@@RyanKemperinOhio lol :)
@markwildphotography 21 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@luiscarrasquillo5544 4 ай бұрын
Have this lens which is sharp love this lens is all about use fast shutter speed for sharp photos
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
yes! getting to use those super fast shutter speeds is definitely a factor for producing sharp images! I have had to dial my iso down a bit here in sunny CA!
@Sgt43 4 ай бұрын
neden çok fazla ağız şaplatma gereksinimi duyuyorsunuz? sanki leziz bir yemek yiyiyor musun gibi? altı üstü flash reklamı yapıyorsun.
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
not sure if the translation is correct but I just want to point out that all my equipment is bought by me and used by me and I am simply passing on my own experience with the equipment.
@Fujik1966 4 ай бұрын
Hello Paul. Do you often use flash? Your results are quite predictable. I noticed that I completely stopped using additional lighting. I have two inexpensive Fuji 42 TTL flashes. I feel so sorry for them, now they are just gathering dust. Previously, I made such a reflector from a children's souvenir umbrella for $2, and lined the inside with white thick fabric. The flash was directed at the umbrella, the reflected umbrella onto the object. The shadows were minimal. (Google Transletter) Eduard.
@trollfiddler 4 ай бұрын
I'd call it a dome but that's just me. Thanks for the review. I dismissed the flash when I saw it first appear but the dome looks like it might be useful for lighting individuals in pub music sessions (in our dimly-lit Irish pubs).
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
dome it is! the flash is great, I guess there are cheaper solutions that do the same (but simply dont look half as cool) and yes I think the dome will probably see the most use for me. the silver reflector adds oomph and the soft box will come in handy if I dont have the big packs around (although I doubt it will put out enough light in those situations ?) again, the best thing is to have the tools available and not taking up a lot of room.
@trollfiddler 4 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz Yep, I've been avoiding speedlight type flashes as even with bounce cards I don't like them. My portable studio flashes are way to big to be discreet with their attachments. This one might do the trick! Worth a spin anyway :)
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
@@trollfiddler same here, I use flash a lot but have always avoided small portable (handheld) units. not that this one is that different or does anything magical but the size, power, overall package and system seems to work well for me. I am using it more and more.
@Mohika881 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review.
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
thank you! let me know if you have any questions!
@nutin321 4 ай бұрын
How does it compare to the Mitakon 80mm 1.6?
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
I can't tell since I don't have that lens. what is interesting to me and why I compared it to the AstrHori 75 f4 is that both lenses show similar issues/drawbacks/flaws wide open, which is obviously at different f stops (f1.25 vs f2.5, the "secret" wide open for the 75mm) Maybe the mikaton behaves in a similar way? Lots of character (flaws) wide open, solid once stopped down?
@super-z8943 4 ай бұрын
Your audio seems off.
@DionisFerizi 4 ай бұрын
i have the 50mm 0.95 from brightin star for canon r5 , they seem to have almost identical features and build ... lovely lens ...
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
interesting, great to hear, I will look into that brand, do they have GFX mount lenses? I guess I could always try adapters. great to have so many options now!
@DionisFerizi 4 ай бұрын
@@paulschefz AFAIK they only have it for Fuji x mount
@paulschefz 4 ай бұрын
@@DionisFerizi checked out their website, not sure if any of their lenses can be adapted to GFX, but great to see so many options for all formats!