Fuji XF 70-300 MACRO Photography

[@watersignphotography]

Interesting photos. Love the 'barnacles on the prop' shots towards the end.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Yes same here Matt!

[@marktalley2550]

The boat prop with the fossils was very cool.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Yes Mark I agree!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Great examples Kirk I'm very happy with my 70-300, it rarely leaves my X-S10, a very versatile and sharp lens that I use for macro and tight shots, it was well worth the 6 week waiting period to get it.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Rich - Glad you finally were able to get one! Awesome lens.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Really great video! One of my favorite features of the 70-300 is how close you can get, as I love detail and "small world" photos. Those barnacle textures were really lovely and so abstract.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Yes I have to go back and really work on those.

[@samanthawatson9208]

Just ordered this lens, can’t wait to get it. Video was really inspiring. Many thanks

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Samantha this lens is really good you will enjoy it.

[@barrymayes6712]

Great video. I se my Fuji 70-300 for flowers. Nice blurred backgrounds

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks! It’s a great lens for that.

[@grafixnetz]

Thanks for this. It inspires me to do more macro with my 70-300. Have you used macro rings with this lens? I tried a couple of times. Great results. I'll try to combine the rings with the extender and see what the x-h2 can do with it. The longer focal distance means we don't have to get too close to live objects:) Great music too!!!!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

I have not used any extension tubes on the 70-300. I just don’t do enough of it to warrant buying them even though they are fairly cheap.

[@grafixnetz]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography See if someone will leave a set in your Xmas stocking:) Mine work with AF too.

[@lynnwines1676]

Very interesting macro photography!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Lynn! Not my usual genre. I need to do more and get better at it.

[@RobertMcIntosh-f4j]

Interesting video - great soundtrack too !

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks! God bless Epidemic Sound for the great soundtrack.

[@moniquedepourcq571]

Interesting video Kirk. Do you know if the 70-300 is also compatible with the Meike extension tube set MK-F-AF3 ?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Sorry I have no idea if it is or not. But I bet the Fujifilm extension tubes do.

[@billfortney7028]

A very versatile lens in the hands of a capable photographer, produces winners!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Bill for the suggestion!

[@LCM94120]

Hello Kirk. I really like your channel. Nice and easy and real life experience. No pixel peeping and other nonsense. Was ready to sell my 16-80 to get the 16-55 but overall I don't think it's worth the additional cost. Picture quality is great with the 16-80 and paired with this 70-300 it makes a great combo WR and IOS that does not have the 'brick'. I have the new 18mm f1.4 for only prime lens now. Very versatile and best IQ in the Fuji primes. I'll be pretty much covered for everyday now.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Laurent many thanks! Looks like you have a great kit there. 16-80 and 70-300 covers everything and the 18 is great for carry around everyday images.

[@philtrelease9230]

Really great session Kirk I love the shots of the propeller in particular. I've recently purchased the 70-300 after having watched some of your earlier videos on this lens and I have to say I really love it. Will do some experimenting with close up work after having watched this latest video. Thanks for the inspiration

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Phil - I'm glad you this has inspired you to shoot some macro with the 70-300.

[@hepgeoff]

Really enjoyed this video, Kirk! I especially loved the shots you did on the propeller. I rarely do any closeup work, but since I have this lens, I'll have to try some. Nice work!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Geoff the prop images were my favorites as well.

[@dazzbe3288]

Wow, some great ideas there. I have very recently bought this lens with the x1.4 converter, it is a winning combo for me.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

You will love the lens and the 1.4x

[@Auhana50]

I own a 70300 and use this lens for landscape photography. A very sharp lens. I do have a 1.4 teleconverter I’ll try using teleconverter. Looks great. Mahalo for the hard work.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Many thanks 🙏 give the Macro a shot.

[@johnt7155]

Shooting the bolt-action 😃 Thanks for the video!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Haha yes bolt action.

[@stanobert3475]

I just tested this lens with the XT-5 and it's 40 megapixel sensor. It works just fine. I can see why Fuji has it on its recommended list for the XT-5.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

This lens is among my favorites! Amazing quality at such a great price point.

[@martintolley9234]

If you can get them to stay still for long enough, the 70-300 with the converter works wonderfully for butterflies and and dragonflies - down to vein details on wings. The IS and high shutter speed give really good results. For static macro I'm going to look at focus bracketing and stacking - the Xt3 supposedly can do the bracketing automatically for you, to get a deeper depth of field (if I can figure my way through the manual!)

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Very cool about the butterflies etc. Focus stacking is much easier done manually than using the focus bracketing feature although it can be done.

[@LorisEgidi]

Great job Kirk!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Loris!

[@mazdaram226]

Superb Kirk respect from UK

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Many thanks!

[@NachoDCB78]

Thanks for the video ✌️👍

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Many thanks Nacho!

[@AlainLafleche1]

Hi Kirk, this is my next purchase, rhe XF70-300mm. Versatile and compact. There is some kind of magnifier lens, they look like a filter that you can use for macro instead of buying a specific macro lens. I don't know if it is possible to use it on this lens ? Thanks very interresring !! By rhe way, where can i bought your nice Cap Ann photo tour shirt :-) ?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Hi alain - not sure if the adapter will work on this lens. Fuji extension tubes may though. The shirt I have on is my embroidered shirt. I son't have any shirts for sale. Wish I did.

[@koolkutz7]

Nice close-up images Kirk. The paterns and textures looked great. I assume you had the camera set on self-timer or used a remote/phone to trigger the shutter due to slow shutter speeds?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Hi Steve, I was Mr. Lazy bones and used 2 sec timer. Thanks!

[@koolkutz7]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Ha Ha! That's what I use sometimes too.

[@NessMeister]

Would this be worth to get for an X-T1?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

I can’t see why not. The auto focus won’t be as fast but for general use it should be great with that camera.

[@stevejaiden5198]

Nice video kirk

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Steve!

[@defrancasj]

New subscriber here! 🙌 I love how you just talk to the viewer as if we’re really there with you! And the perspective of your shots are soooo cool! oh, I wish I have that lens! One of my dream lenses. 🥰

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Many thanks! At some point they will come around used at a better price. When they are more available (in the fall maybe) the prices may also come down.

[@wilduc7302]

Since I received my long awaited lens it hasn’t left my x-s10 body…..

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Have fun with it!