Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 Macro Street Photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

[@JerredZ]

NICE! I like how you actually have a schedule and know what youre scheduling every week. I'm so random I have no idea. I need to be more like you , my man! Great photos, and your thoughts are welcome man.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hey, Jerred! Thanks :) Man, if I DON'T schedule/plan to do these videos, the inertia of the couch is too strong to overcome. LOL. It's been really helpful for me to create a "groove" in my schedule for these videos, and it's something I look forward to each week. A great creative challenge and opportunity. Have fun with your photos and videos!

[@philippe-marcmontier652]

Thank you for these good wishes and for sharing this experience with the fuji 30 mm macro. It makes you want to go out and try to do something similar, and in any case have fun like you did, well done!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching this video and for sharing your kind words. Cheers!

[@grafixnetz]

Just getting around to seeing this video. It's now the end of June but I have find that I leave the beloved 70-300mm at home most of the time these days and, like you now, go for the shorter focal lengths. I bought the 30mm when it first became available. Just got the 10-24mm (again). It's amazing that the 10-24 also does very well in close-up photography. I agree with you 100% that this changes the way I 'see' things.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! FWIW - the 70-300mm rarely leaves my camera bag. Sometimes, I just don't use it ;) So glad you're enjoying the 30mm Macro and discovering some of the "secrets" of the 10-24!

[@dwrisdon2487]

Great to see you experimenting with new formats. The shot thru the rain soaked window was classic Leiter. Did I also sense some playfulness with motion? Bravo! Bill

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hello Bill! Thanks for these kind words. The funny thing about the abstract stuff is that is the kind of photo I've always really loved to make, and it's great fun to find that some of the "greats" also enjoy creating those kind of photos. Many thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@ajblitzstein7628]

Super video, Michael! 2023 is going to be a great year. Back to traveling and I plan on getting outside a lot more for photo events!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi AJ! Thanks for watching and so glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have lots of fun on your travels!

[@BrendanEvan]

Never really thought about macro for street photography but it gives so many good options

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Brendan! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. The main reason I got the 30mm macro was to have a versatile, relatively fast, relatively small and light lens that I could pretty much always have in my bag. I'm really liking this lens for so many uses! Cheers...

[@GJSsongsmith]

Impressive street photography Michael … thinking of getting this lens ! Thanks 🙏

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Gary! Thanks very much for watching and sharing your kind words. Hope you have lots of fun and creative time with the 30mm macro. Cheers!

[@GJSsongsmith]

@@MSladekPhoto No problem Michael .. have a great day

[@josecolon8143]

Outstanding! 👏👏👏

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hello! Many thanks for watching and sharing your kind words - much appreciated!

[@CalebWeston_dubland]

Thanks for the video. I loved seeing that the new 30mm works for normal work. It helps justifying the expense when it can be used for other uses. Happy New Year!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hey Caleb! Thanks, as always, for watching. I know I got the 30mm because I love macro/closeup photos, but I am also having a great time playing around with this focal length for more general use. Love having versatility and value in a lens!

[@benard702]

Enjoyed your photos around Bellevue with the 30mm. I also have this lens and enjoy using it in similar fashion, walking around town and shooting a variety of perspectives

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Ben! Many thanks for watching and for sharing your comment. I hope you continue to have lots of enjoyment with the 30mm Macro and making photos. Cheers!

[@WesKriesel]

Good photos! I think one of my favorites was the first image - particularly the foreground of fallen leaves - I like how that contributed to the tone of the photo and the man walking in the middle of the frame.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Wes! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. I'm working on layers this year!!! Cheers!

[@albertsmith9315]

I've had the 30mm f/2.8 macro for several weeks now and really like it. It was a redundant focal length for me, as I have both the f/2 and f/1.4 versions of the 35mm and the 27mm f/2.8 lens. The 27mm was a good lens for me, but I kept bumping up against the minimum focus distance which is too long for the pancake design. The 30mm gives a similar field of view and the same maximum aperture but with virtually no restriction for moving in tight. Seriously, this lens focuses to a point inside the deep lens hood. Over 80% of my images with the 30mm are in the normal range, and it is sharp and fast to focus. The rest are closer than the 27mm would allow, but no where near 1to1 macro. Still, I'm glad that I bought this lens.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Albert! I echo all the great things you have experience with the 30mm macro. The more I'm using it, the more I'm really enjoying it. Thanks for watching and sharing this comment. Cheers!

[@daryljohnson9010]

We sure have a wealth of choice regarding lens draw in the 40-50mm FF focal length in X mount: the 27 renders a bit like a Tessar but with sharp edges, the 1.8/32 Touit is classic Planar, the 1.4/33 razor crisp and buttery smooth in a fully modern sense, and the 1.4/35 draws not unlike the Sonnar designs. To that now add a macro. Good day these!

[@WesKriesel]

Happy New Year! I like how you set a goal for your street photography! Great example! I need to get out and shoot some street photography soon!

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi again! yep, I've found if I don't at least mentally schedule a photo day, it doesn't happen. Having my tens of KZbin viewers waiting for the next video is a nice nudge to get out there ;) Best wishes for your photos in 2023!

[@ajblitzstein7628]

Thanks again for encouraging me to get this lens. I’m going away on a much needed vacation show I had to make sure that it met my much scaled down lens…

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi AJ! You're welcome! I hope you have a great time with this lens on your vacation. Enjoy!

[@dbv11]

Obvious but you have a hell of an eye. Bravo

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi! Your check is in the mail for that flattering comment ;) Thanks for watching and taking the time to let me know what you think. Cheers!

[@Peter-ij7rn]

Like the goals you gave yourself, and the way you open up over the duplicates we all are making. Staking in our safe zone. Mine are puddles....I have the ricoh griiix, the pov is in the same area as of the 30mm fujinon. I have the 18mm 1.4 as a streetlens on the xt5. But I am looking to the 30mm also. I like to use it the same way as you are doing. From close by to my griiix pov. The wr plans a role in it too. My inspiration comes from the Germanen photographer Siegfried Hansen..Man, when I see the way he works, I just have to go outside. And Ithink the 30mm will help a lot. Thanks for the nice KZbin work! Keep it up. Oh, and walking instead of a zoomlens is better for our beautiful bodies too ;-))

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Peter! Thanks so much for watching and sharing these thoughts. I really appreciate this perspective and will check out the photography of Siegfried Hansen. Best of wishes on your photo adventures!

[@Peter-ij7rn]

@@MSladekPhoto you won't regret it!

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Happy new year Michael. Really nice work stepping out of your comfort zone (what’s wrong with crane reflections😂) and very good use of the 30mm (45mm) field of view. Be well and stay safe.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Enrique! It was truly difficult to not do another crane reflection, but somehow, I survived. Haha! This 30mm is a really fun lens. So versatile and such a great performer for the money. As always, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Have a great week!

[@daryljohnson9010]

Well that answered some questions I had about the lens. 😀. Greetings from just down I-5 in Portland.

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Daryl! I'm so glad this video had some answers for you. The more I use the 30mm macro, the more I like it. Thanks so much for watching and sharing this comment. Hope all is well in Portlandia!

[@daryljohnson9010]

The Core aka downtown Portland is an ideal place for 40 and 65mm FF eq photography given the small, walkable blocks. I had some good luck a while back in the “street macro” field pre-pandemic using a 1.8/35 Canon RF on a RP (which literally blew up...sparks and smoke included) and have wanted to pursue that aspect of street photography further. To have a weather resistant system for use in the PacNW now available is great. Once business recovers from the pandemic, I’m hoping to add the lens given what I’ve seen of the IQ.

[@MSladekPhoto]

@@daryljohnson9010 Thanks for this suggestion! I have done a little photography there about 7-8 years ago, and it's on our list of places to visit again. Cheers!

[@tjlewis600]

A happy, prosperous and safe new year to you as well. Your videos are a joy to watch and have convenced me of the X-H2 and XF 30mm macro lens as my next camera combo. However, I would like to know how you "developed" your still shots for the two videos using the 30mm lens. Did you use an external photo editor (Lightroom, Capture One, etc.) or straight out of the camera. If the later what film simulation(s) did you use? What film simulations do you prefer? Thank you for your efforts and may the force be with you. Tom Lewis - Toronto

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Tom! This is the way... I create the photos in RAW, then edit in Lightroom Classic. I start with Classic Chrome film simulation/profile in LR, then edit to taste. Many thanks for watching and for your kind words in your comment. I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. Here's to your photo adventures ahead in the Fuji family!

[@shahabyyyy]

Hello sir how are you doing. How do you knowsir where to take a picture? Like I mean how can one build a concept like yours in one's photography .No second please suggest any Beginner level photography camera I will appreciate that sir I'm passionate and curious about it thanks in advance 🙏♥️

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hello Ahmad! Many thanks for watching and sharing your questions. Regarding building a concept for photos - that takes time, practice and lots of mistakes ;) I made a video with some tips that I use for this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ3UoWRohqd1ers Regarding beginner level photography camera - there are too many variables to suggest one camera for you. I suggest searching KZbin camera reviews and seeing what cameras are most interesting for your needs and budget. Then remember two things: 1) there are no bad cameras - they're all really amazing! 2) there are no perfect cameras - no camera will do everything you want ;) Hope that helps a little bit. Best wishes on your photography adventures and please feel free to ask more questions!

[@shahabyyyy]

@@MSladekPhoto thank you Sir you're inspiration for me to be very very honest I have a great respect for you..And whenever I need it I'll ask for sure.once again thanks a million...💚

[@nikkiwinston6814]

what aperture do you recommend for scanning 35 mm film? I thinking f5.6 or f8

[@MSladekPhoto]

Hi Nikki! I have never done scanning of 35mm film with a camera, so I recommend searching online for an expert answer. However, my starting point would be f/8 or f/11, as for most lenses that is their sharpest and highest contrast aperture. Hope that helps!