Fuji XT3 + Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 = Cine Greatness [ Fujifilm X-T3 ]

[@TheHybridShooter]

*Fujifilm X-T30* review: bit.ly/FujiXT30review *Slovenská / česká recenzia* Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 - bit.ly/MK18-55recenzia

[@fellowcitizen]

Apparently, the Fujinon Premista-series PL Cine lenses will cover the GFX 100/50S/50R sensors...!

[@EnterSpacebar]

@@fellowcitizen And will come with house mortgage papers in the box. 😋

[@kojie333]

Hello my friends .... is back

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yeah, I will say it in some videos.

[@kojie333]

I have subscribed to some you tubers but there are only 2 to 3 that I constantly monitor, you are one of them. Great content as always. I am only a stills shooter but this video helps with added knowledge on what’s the difference with cinema and photo lenses.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@StirfriedGerman]

Cool 😎 It's your trademark !

[@villagranvicent]

StirfriedGerman funny I said the exact same thing in another video, sad he is “tired” of saying hello to his friends... 🤔

[@panopsata3038]

Fuji should add more green rings to their lenses.

[@Trucador15]

I agree 10000% with you.

[@eliasosterman1995]

No

[@ottoc7129]

Great video. Thanks! Just a quick note. This lens is available for E-mount and soon for MFT. The naming convention for those mounts is Fujinon MK18-55mmT2.9. For the FUJI X mount, it adds an X in the name: Fujinon MKX18-55mmT2.9. I just wanted to mention it because if you use the non-X name you may get confused (if you want Fuji mount used in this video) because you will keep coming up with the E-mount.

[@ZachTigue]

Fuji needs to go all the way into the cinema world. They already have widely renowned cine lenses, time to add a cine camera with proper cinema codecs. And those green rings on all future lenses, please!

[@TheHybridShooter]

I agree, I would definitely like to see proper Fuji cinema camera.

[@EnterSpacebar]

Those green rings are ID for their absolute top of the line lenses (e.g. the XF 200 f/2), I doubt they'll put green rings on all lenses.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

beautiful images. and it's brother the fujinon mk 50-135 is also fantastic. lucky you to have a chance to play with such quality glass. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, it was indeed a great opportunity.

[@TarekAlShawwa]

Amazing content as always, your videos are so calming and enjoyable to watch, keep up the great work!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, will do my best to keep it up!

[@Verduhjameg]

"You are not my friend. You are my brother, my friend."

[@TheHybridShooter]

All right then bro.

[@lakshmans770]

lel. the Pashabiceps reference :P

[@adamaj74]

I can't find an actual macro ratio, but it should be pretty good. That distance you mentioned includes the lens, from the tip to the image sensor in the camera. So actually it can focus on something as close as about 6 inches from the front lens element, which should be close to 1:1 range, especially being on a crop sensor, it may be slightly over 1:1. If I put my 1:1 Nikon macro lens on my crop sensor D500, I get 1.5:1. So unless I'm missing something, this lens on a crop body should at least be 1:1.

[@joec.1030]

Even when the gear is completely out of my league, I still really enjoy your reviews. Thanks!👍🏻

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, I'm glad that you enjoyed it!

[@morrieglick4137]

I eco Tarek’s comment & add that, as always, the content is very informative from a user’s perspective. I also am happy to hear “hello my friends “. 👍

[@anggael]

"Hello my friends!"

[@TheHybridShooter]

Hello!

[@RustyZipper]

I only clicked to hear if he said it! 💯👍

[@RustyZipper]

But seriously you don’t have to say it every Video, we get it , monotonous

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, exactly, I will say from time to time, but not in every video.

[@raksh9]

We love you!

[@ethanHat]

Awesome video! How do you compare the 4K 10bit of the XT3 vs the 4K 10bit of the GH5S?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, GH5S has a bit more information in 10-bit because it is 4:2:2. X-T3 can shoot 4K60p in 10-bit though.

[@jaydels8937]

Hello, and thanks for the great review. I recently purchased the XT3 and continue shopping for appropriate accessories. I noticed your mounting plate on the tripod head looks extremely useful. Can you provide a link to where I may investigate further. Thank you!

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Thanks for the review. My usual KZbinrs never talk about cine lens much. This is a great optic and the XT3 appears to be leading the pack in affordable hybrid video cameras. However from looking at the video, this lens really needs a rig to support it. Looking on Amazon, the lens seems to come with an Arca Swiss type mount, half way down the lens, which I assume is meant for mounting on a rig. In the overall scheme of things, the price is a bargain. The major new full frame cameras all have lens that are in the $2k to $3k price range and more. For what this lens does, it looks like a very good value. Especially with the price of the XT3 taken into account. Try pricing Canon's or Sony's cine lens or Leica anything for that matter. I hope you are in the process of becoming a full time DP. You will be a great one!! Regards from the desert.

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, it is not really intended for KZbinrs, since there is no AF and it is not that budget friendly, although it is still a great value in combination with X-T3 or X-H1. It is pretty light, so it is not that front heavy, I unfortunately didn't have tripod collar. I am trying to learn more about filmmaking, although online marking is still my main occupation. Thank you for watching!

[@readytochop2462]

I rigged this out. It works really well with smallrig’s dedicated MKX lens support. It is well built and screws into the bottom stem piece the lens comes with.

[@dairenn]

Perhaps it would help researchers to understand that the MK18-55mm T2.9 is the Sony E-Mount compatible lens while the Fujifilm XT3 uses the Fujifilm X mount. To get the same cine lens for the XT3, you need the MKX18-55mm, which has the Fujifilm X mount.

[@PaoloImbag]

Wait for XT4 :D + this Cine Lens

[@remektekmedia6641]

Great review. Both content and visuals are 1st class. I received these 2 lenses today for evaluation, but I am sure I won't be able to do a better review than yours! I will test on the new X-T4 for IBIS and only wish I could keep these. :)

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, it will be great with IBIS in X-T4.

[@momentsofframe]

And, did you try it on the XT4? I shoot weddings, do you think it's an upgrade for my XT4 with 16-55mm? I'm a bit scared for the run and gun situations on weddings. Is hand held possible?

[@ju2705s]

Great video and for me first review of the MK lens. Really an impressive lense & combo. Thx verry much for testing it.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, it is indeed very impressive.

[@ravichander479]

Excellent info about fujinon MK 18-55lens, iam thinking of buying fuji xt3 with this lens for my work, thankyou

[@mickymack1230]

As a Fuji XT3 owner this is a very interesting Video, some amazing shots. I visited Bratislava some years ago and was really impressed . I just wish they made this lens with a user changeable Lens Mount for Fuji X and Sony E : Inkow they make a Sony E Mount but it locks you into one system or the other. I enjoyed you review a lot keep them coming.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! The mounts could theoretically be user replaceable if you can get the parts.

[@SoundSpeeding]

It is such an amazingly cheap lens for its specs/performance!

[@Noealz]

Oh snap that lens is LOVE - so lucky man - love me some cine lenses

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yeah, it was a lot of fun testing this one.

[@LucasBeatz]

Great one, thanks! I would like to see comparison between Fuji 18-55 and 16-55.

[@ngonzale3]

Beautifully done!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@hayezmohairbi]

I would like you to make review of the meike cine lens.

[@FamilyofTech]

Did you keep this lens? or was it just a review? Considering buying it but not sure

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is review unit that I had for a couple days.

[@antiartista2099]

Hi what sd card do you use? Thank´s

[@studio-wild]

I hope Fuji takes the M43 market seriously. Would be great to see this lens available with a native M43 mount. I want it on my BMPCC4k!

[@TheHybridShooter]

There is actually one company that makes M43 mount for this lens.

[@contentzilla5360]

Would I be able to adapt this to a nikkon z6? And would your recommend it ? (The e mount version?)

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, it is not possible to use it on Z6, it is APS-C / Super 35 lens anyways. I recommend it for E-mount Super 35 cameras.

[@TheAdiFans]

Thank you for the video!

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@MrCyberSlacker]

Great video Thanks!

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@coastmale]

I don't know if this will be read but I am wondering about the apparent lens distortion correction going on. Is it possible to turn it off?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I'm not sure what do you mean by "apparent lens distortion correction", there is probably no distortion correction at all, it is not possible to turn it off.

[@coastmale]

@@TheHybridShooter from interviews with cined they say that the x mount version has electronic contacts which allow for distortion correction.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Those would have probably been visible when zooming. Nevertheless, I see no reason why would anybody want to turn it off.

[@coastmale]

@@TheHybridShooter If I wanted to powerzoom using a tilta nucleus I dont want the distortion correction to mess up the shot. If you notice on the 18-120mm f4 powerzoom from fuji the distortion correction is a nightmare when powerzooming in

[@TheHybridShooter]

This is a completely different case than any other Fuji zoom, there will be no issues at all while zooming - no flickering and no corner starching, it is also shown in this video.

[@akivabernstein4723]

Sweet

[@anilmacwan]

At 0:51 there is a subtle change in brightness. My 1855mm on my X-T3 does the same and it ruins takes. What is it and how do I prevent it?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I probably used auto shutter speed in that clip. It won't happen with this lens if you use fully manual settings.

[@anilmacwan]

@@TheHybridShooter Ah okay. Well - the thing is these microbrightness shifts seem to happen to people (including me) when being on fully manual. It seems to only happen with the Fuji XF18-55. Apparently also with other OIS lenses. Apparently not with OIS lenses. It's a problem cause it can ruin takes.

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, that is issue with lens profile corrections, it won’t happen with this lens.

[@anilmacwan]

@@TheHybridShooter Ah! Do you know how to prevent these lens profile corrections from happening?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@anilmacwan That is not possible.

[@akshaylakhaniphotography5783]

Gh5 or xt3 ? Which one to go

[@TechReflex]

X-T3 unless you really want the pro features in GH5, or if you're looking for IBIS.

[@akshaylakhaniphotography5783]

@@TechReflex pro features like ?

[@Jm-my1rd]

Does this lens has a stabilization?

[@doug_EX]

No

[@MrBazsi888]

how close is the closest focus for macro mode?

[@TheHybridShooter]

38cm as I have said in the video.

[@MrBazsi888]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks, this is also true for the other mk lens?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@MrBazsi888 I haven't tested those, so I don't know.

[@nightotter]

Excellent video, as usual. It's nice that Fujinon is releasing an MFT mount version of this lens (it's on Preorder). As you mentioned it will be nice to see some reviews with the BMCC4k. I think Phillip Bloom has one review that he just posted. Thanks again, I really like your videos, concise and informative.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, it could be a very good match for BMPCC or GH5S although it is not very wide on M43.

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

Just another amazing review.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@Cinnovations]

I have a used one if anyone wants to make an offer. Bought it in June 2020 and is like-new. Used it for two projects and will be switching systems soon.. It's listed on Facebook.

[@dgovw]

I use my X-T4 with a 16-55mm 2.8. Is this MKX lens even better and sharper or is it that the MKX is better build or the parfocal (I don't zoom while filming) you pay. If we only look at image quality, is this lens a big improvement if you have the 16-55mm?

[@TheHybridShooter]

MKX is also better lens optically, but the main difference will be the filmmaking features.

[@dgovw]

@@TheHybridShooter Thanks! As a wedding filmer (run and gun) the 16-55mm sounds better to me. Too bad, hate that camcorder look at > F4, haha!

[@muttyhc]

Hi, I have a query - which camera of these would you go for(for jpeg sooc/ family use) canon m50, xt30, a6400 or Panasonic GX9? Thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

Probably the X-T30 or the GX9, take a look at my comparison on this channel.

[@muttyhc]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks, yes I have. I'm stuck between the two. If I had to push you for one or the other?

[@studio-wild]

Hello my friend.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Hello!

[@icecreamforever]

$4000..... ouch!!!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yeah, it is a bit pricey.

[@EnterSpacebar]

That's more than reasonable for a lens of that quality. And, cine lenses will always be a lot more expensive than stills lenses for obvious reasons.

[@krewcialofficial]

you should mount the lens on your tripod, not the camera. You are putting way too much strain on the camera body this way.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Lens tripod collar was not included with review unit. This lens is quite light anyway, so it doesn't matter in this case.

[@soundknight]

That's a big lens for those values

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have explained why it is so big.

[@yu-lu7kh]

It is a cine lens.

[@EnterSpacebar]

It is par-focal, that's why. A real cine lens has to be par-focal.

[@testowykana1763]

Watching this super expensive lens lie like this on concrete in the beginning of the video is physically painful for me :D

[@soundknight]

WOW, an OEM lens that is manual focus in 2019! Nice work Fujifilm.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I'm afraid that you don't understand the whole concept of cine lenses. They are all manual.

[@IslandFilmMaker]

Nice lens... but for a very niche group or someone who has money to burn! This lens may be an option to rent for a film production. Not for me!! I own a Olympus 40-150mm (80-300mm FF) f2.8 and the 2x teleconverter I bought in a package on Amazon. In combinations with my Panasonic GH cameras, it's blows this out-of-the-water! Better built, tack sharp, great colours, rich spherical bokeh, more compact , leighter, and comes weather sealed with a rugged built-in retractable lens hood is hard to beat. Oh... and almost forgot... at almost half the price. Yes I know it's not a Cine Lens however nothing a can't fix in Post or with the right filter :)

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not, really. This lens is intended for different type of users. 40-150 on M43 is totally different lens with totally different FOV. There is no point in comparing it to this lens on any other cine lens.

[@EnterSpacebar]

You sure do talk a lot without really having a clue what you're talking about.