Hasselblad XCD Lens Guide

[@sparkliteto]

I never comment on KZbin videos but I think you’ve done Hasselblad an incredible service here. Honestly, this videos is no doubt selling cameras and lenses for them. They should make you a brand ambassador just for this incredible video - a one of a kind on KZbin and the only truly useful lens guide for the system I’ve been able to find. Extremely well done. Most importantly, excellent photography. Your urban decay work is an inspiration and I hope you return to producing some videos on MF / ‘bald gear.

[@thomasat3822]

+1

[@Behind_the_Lens_Photo]

Def. agree this video is probably one of the best I have seen for hasselblad very well done Andrew Great work

[@danielscheerer3032]

I know this is an old video now, but it is STILL the best Hassy video out there - thanks SO much for doing it. I owned the 907x for a while and LOVED it, but due to a couple of weaknesses, traded it for a GFX 50SII. Big mistake. All cameras have weaknesses, but while the Fuji is a wonderful workhorse, it is also so heavy, particularly carrying it with multiple lenses, not to mention it's lack of inspiration,so I just stopped enjoying and using it. I'm now going BACK to the 907x and have to wade through the (expensive!) lens options, so this video is helping me figure out my path through. At this stage, I wonder if they have any plans to add to the collection. Only time will tell - thanks for your contributions here!

[@perraultstudios7010]

Andrew, great reviews and I totally agree with your assessments. I currently own the 45p, zoom, 80mm & 135 + extender. Surprisingly to me I use the 45p the most...it's SO small and compact and a dream to use I just leave it attached to my X1D sling it over my shoulder and take it EVERYwhere. I hardly even notice I have it on...and can just sling it around when something captures my eyes. I never thought I'd be SO happy with it. Anyway, keep up the good work and look forward to more of your content. Cheers, Wes

[@GuamPhotography]

One of the first things that I did when I purchased an X1D system is change the aperture in the menu settings to 'Full' instead of 'Normal', so when I shoot wide open the 'bokeh balls' are round and not hexagonal shaped, did some tests, and its still very sharp at the 'Full' setting.

[@Will_i_art]

You have no idea how helpful this review was, so greatful, thank you!

[@mikegarcia8079]

Even though this video is 19 months old, it is a timeless review packed with great info. Belated thanks!

[@JohnKrill]

I watch all your videos even though I already have the camera I want, an X-Pro 2, I already have the lenses I want, 16mm f2.8, 23mm f2.0, 27mm f2.8, and a 50mm f2.0. So why do I watch all these reviews? Entertainment. Keep up the good work and I will continue watching.

[@bobsykes]

Really interesting! I love the “rural decay” photographs that you made! I, too, chose the 45/f4 P and the 80/f1.9 due to the shocking contrast and micro contrast both provide, the 80mm “look”, and I’m considering the 30/f3.5. I think it’s amusing that you ended up with the same preferences. Thank you.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Cool validation! Thanks for watching

[@KenHutchins]

Hasselblad had a lens webinar Spring of 2020. One of the designers of the 30mm was the featured on the video (available on KZbin). It is one of their better lenses.

[@bobsykes]

@@KenHutchins Thank you.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

@@walkingmeditation61 If you're not needing the lower f-stop, yeah I don't think you'll notice enough difference to warrant the larger expense.

[@sweetpoison5341]

0:47 "not enough youtuber reviewing Hasselblad lenes..." I wonder why? *cough* Too expensive.

[@ersanark4608]

I wish you could compare them with GFX system.

[@ersanark4608]

I see but i havent see any good comparison both system in youtube. There are lots of Fullframe brand comparisons like Sony vs Canon but i would like to see GFX vs Hasselblad. If someone use one of these brands doesnt use the other. So there is almost nothing about it.

[@codythomas2583]

@@ersanark4608 They had a video up in July that compared the Hasselblad to the gfx 50r.

[@HenryAni]

I love watching reviews of all the fine things I can not afford.

[@JohnKrill]

I do have a question: Who makes the lenses?

[@HenryAni]

@@JohnKrill DJI in china.

[@toe247]

@@HenryAni No, they are all made in Japan. The company is owned by DJI. Two different things.

[@ako9212]

You might be surprised. The og X1d can be had for a bargain, and the 45 p regularly sells for less than 900 used. I saw a brand new one for 700 today.

[@preeteshpatel3962]

Great review. I agree the 80mm 1.9 is up there with the 75 noctilux or even better. The way it captures, the insane diffuse bokeh, and the color rendering it delivers with the 907x is amazing. I have many m, sl, and x series lenses, and honestly this is my fav of them all.

[@john_murch]

I have several friends that shoot with the X1D professionally, so I've had my opportunities to have a play. I know what you mean about the ergonomics and the form factor/design, it's exceptional Also, I agree with you on the colours straight out of the camera. Those who know, know. As far as the comprehensive lens reviews, this was a really great way to compare the full line-up. Thanks for all your effort Andrew and also, great shots!

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thanks John!

[@gameshoes]

I have the 45p and the 90mm as they were the two most affordable (and sensible pair) out of the bunch. I’ve been enjoying them. However, I feel like the 45p hunts like crazy, even for the slightest adjustments. The 90mm autofocus is way more confident. When I do get perfect focus though, muah, chef’s kiss. I am eyeing that 135mm + teleconverter as well. As for those who are discussing the price... it ain’t cheap but it’s not unaffordable. I’m just a sales associate in a big box retailer (pay was recently upped to $15/hr); I have a mortgage; I don’t have a partner to help me financially. And I bought the X1D II with the two lenses. Just plan out your finances. You’ll be surprised at how much you can afford when you do some good planning. For those saying that the system isn’t “worth it” are just envious.

[@havocproltd]

I really appreciate your comment. I have a pair of D850's and a boatload of Nikon glass and yet, I just pulled the trigger on a X1D ii with a 45p. I CAN afford this stuff and it's STILL ridiculous! I'm not really a "pro" but I do cash a check for some photo work once in a while. I got tired of being envious. But rentals are cheap so that's MY plan for deciding on more lenses. Of course, if that adapter for Nikon lenses ever becomes available again and it works.....

[@WS-bk7uu]

Love your recent photos Andrew! I could also spend hours listening to your reviews, even though I have no intention of buying a Hasselblad!

[@RandyPollock]

I can't think of one photographer that I follow that shoots Hasselblad, but congratulations on finishing a project that maybe a few will find helpful with their future purchases.

[@Pk_1743]

Great effort man. No one had ever posted such a brief explanation 👍👍. Keep doing great 👏👏

[@jialiangxu5363]

Love this X-lens guide tour video, very helpful to me a brand new Hasselblad X2D fan. Great thanks

[@stevelink3]

Hello Andrew! Thank you for this excellent comparison of the Hasselblad lens system! As a Nikon Z System landscape, product and macro photographer, I have been quite satisfied with the image sharpness and detail I obtain from the Nikon Z System (Z7, Z8 and several lenses). However, as I do on occasion produce very large prints *30"x40" and up), I've always had an interest in medium format. So, in your opinion, do you feel that the X2D with, say, the Hasselblad 120/3.5 XCD Macro lens would give me a very substantial improvement in image quality (particularly image sharpness and detail rendition) in the large prints, over either the Fuji or my Nikon Z System? (Also, as I don’t shoot video, that’s another reason the X2D appeals to me, as well as the NCS of the Hasselblad files, since I’m somewhat colorblind, and it sounds like color-correcting the Fuji files would be a nightmare for me in particular!) Thank you sir!

[@dianasalahan]

your photography is so beautiful! your review is amazing. thank you

[@wernerscheithauer9308]

Thank you for this interesting XCD Lens-guide. I believe its difficult to say whats the perfect Lenscombo for myself. I own the 45P and prefer the 120 Macro and 21 or 30 mm, I don't know 🤔🤔🤔

[@abhijitdeb6582]

If I have to buy one lens which is versatile, should I go for 38mm/55mm/zoom, you do not have reviews for 38/55/90 lenses as those are newer ones? Please help.

[@LarryShootsPhotos-uv8cr]

Just what I came for! I'm going to get the unfashionable 3.2 90mm, its very affordable in the used market, and I want something to complement my 28p & 45p. I feel this will be a great portrait and landscape addition, and I've never had a client look at or comment on bokeh :-)

[@EricGibaud]

Fantastic video! thank you!

[@Wordsalad69420]

Sounds like a cool project. How do you monetize/fund such a project like that? Or is it more like a hobby?

[@bitspacemusic]

I hope you understand that the same compression is in all the lenses. Only the crop changes. With the newer 100MP cameras and backs, cropping in on the far end of the photos shouldn't be problem, if you want that compressed perspective on the wider lenses.

[@nunosantos8784]

The colours are just amazing... and your photos are wonderful.

[@nadijaweeraratne7687]

Finally, a clear concise description & explanation. Thank you very much. Appreciate it very much. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors!

[@robstorm8359]

Good and comprehensive review, but Hasselblad is way out of my (financial) league .... Like the photos!

[@IanWilkinson]

Am I suffering from déjà vu?

[@Kaisolostudio]

Same haha

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

I'm suffering from deja vu and amnesia - I can't remember if I've forgotten this before...

[@IanWilkinson]

@@duringthemeanwhilst How would you know? ;-)

[@Kaisolostudio]

@@duringthemeanwhilst video got taken down & re uploaded

[@Mike-qo8nm]

Lol I'm watching this like my wife will allow me to purchase any of these. Great video!

[@adreus4759]

Its amazing to see how natural and 3 dimensional the Pictures out of the Hasselblad look. Thats a look you can not replicate with a smaller sensor...

[@seanl3121]

Very helpful review, thank you. I guess you mentioned, but there is a firmware update, when toggled-on it gives you round bokeh when lenses are shot wide open (rather than the hexagonal mentioned here).

[@johnnychin4777]

Please make an update video for the 38mm, 55mm, and 90mm new lenses!

[@caneestudio]

For landscape one could go with tilt/swing Alpa body with the hassy sensor.

[@c73w]

I recommend using the new lenses and telling us your thoughts with the X2D 100C 🔥😍

[@Pierpi205]

An extraordinary video, very useful for all Hasselblad enthusiast!

[@winedemonium]

What a great review idea and execution. I'm really grateful for this review. First time around I tried the X1D v1 with 45/3.5 and 90/3.2 and though I loved the form factor, found the camera not fully implemented well, and the lenses so-so. But this time around, with lenses like the 45P and 80/1.9, together with the moderate upgrades in the v2 (and 907X), the system is back on the radar. Your review is super helpful! Also, great work. I like your project. Will you publish a book?

[@rolandrickphotography]

🤩 Is that your car at 17:40 or also part of the decay and left there? If it’s the 2nd, wow, it’s in an almost perfect condition relative to its age.

[@MarshallLeng]

great work! lens testing part is pretty interesting and helpful. Now I'm wondering what should I get after 45p...:)

[@marcusnz232]

Great video. Can you do another one with the new V series lenses? Lovely images by the way.

[@KW86.]

Thanks, now, do a video on Canon Lens with hasselblad camera. What's the adapter?

[@Robert-ko6wr]

Nicely done! Comprehensive, well balanced and unbiased. You don’t find that very often. Thank you. Helped tremendously.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

wow, that is one stunning shot at 0:40 - congratulations, you should be really proud of that :-)

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thanks!

[@thecoment3371]

Was that sarcasm :-) ? Its a extremely vell known place with ab 3,5mill similar photos online. www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=watchman+sunset its packed evry night photographerstrailnotes.com/the-watchman-photographers-guide

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

@@thecoment3371 a good photo is a good photo - regardless of how many times it's been shot before - so no I wasn't being sarcastic. I was complimenting the photographer on a good job well done.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

While I'm not "extremely proud" of that photo, I don't think the fact that thousands of photographers have taken the same shot diminishes the fact that it's a beautiful shot. Beauty is beauty. In this video, I'm more interested in how these lenses capture the beauty. That aside, I'm actually extremely glad that I took that shot, even though it's been captured thousands of times, because you can actually no longer take this shot. You can no longer stop along that bridge and there is no other way to capture that curve of the river and that scene that way.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

@@AndrewGoodCamera you should be extremely proud of it Andrew. Landscape photography is my business and that shot is beautiful in its tonality. I'd be really proud if I took that :-)

[@bobakdota]

What’s the V lenses ? Only work on that vintage looking back ? Or can use on all X series ?

[@Honkus]

A wonderful in depth review of each lens (better even the second time ;) ). I dream of medium format some day...some day. Your picture project we have gotten hints and peeks of looks just amazing!

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thanks Michael!

[@lidod6365]

Would you add to your top picks the new 38mm instead of the 30mm?

[@cameraprepper7938]

Thank you for this review, but let´s just be honest 44x33mm sensor are not medium format, which starts at 56x41mm and lager ! I have owned analog Hasselblad´s for many years. If I were to buy the XC system, it should have 100+ megapixels sensor to a price much closer to the Fuji GFX 100S !!! Of the Lenses I will go for 30mm, 45mm P, 80mm and/or 120mm. Hasselblad should make more P Lenses !

[@leonardnorwitz3537]

I'm so glad someone mentioned this. Yes, there are clear advantages to this format, but it ain't "medium format" nohow.

[@carlosgastelum8251]

I'm glad you did this... xcd lenses are expensive and I have been going in circles thinking between 65, 80, 90, 120 or 135 since I can only justify one.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Would love to hear what you decide.

[@carlosgastelum8251]

@@AndrewGoodCamera My heart is with the 80mm but my wallet is thinking more the 65mm or 90mm

[@veronicafemina1742]

@@carlosgastelum8251 I will go for the 120 (maybe 80mm).

[@carlosgastelum8251]

@@veronicafemina1742 as much as I like both the 80 and 120 I am waiting to try the 90mm first. Mainly for size/weight since I'll be using it with my 907x and I feel the other ones make the combination too front heavy. Also the lower weight will help with hiking/biking and overall traveling; my only concern is indoor low light situations... that's the one thing that keeps me coming back to the 80mm

[@anthonyrock5039]

@@carlosgastelum8251 Did you pick up the 90 ? I am trying to decide at the moment between the 90 and the new 90v 2,5 or the 55 (face in palm). I picked up the 45p as in my old system I have the GF45 but my second lens is a GF110 f2 and the closest match would be a cross between the 90 f3,5 and the 80 1.9

[@ScutuRC]

Thanks for the review. Somehow I found most of your photos a bit over-exposed. Not sure what settings you have used and this is the default - right exposure by the camera sensor or you got them brighter on purpose.... Still, Hasselblad digital remain an expensive setup for a regular photographer... So you're either rich and have nothing else to do with your money, or you have a company and cameras get paid by themselves...

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

I like a slightly over exposed style. I cannot afford this camera. But I have invested in the Fuji GFX

[@sailonstellarwinds]

Your work is so beautiful, Andrew.

[@rolandrickphotography]

Enlightening review, many thanks. At 6:52 , that’s probably a sacrifice to some lens quality parameters, my Summilux-M 50 1.4 asph. has a close focus distance of 0.7m (2’ 3.5”), light years in comparison to e.g. the about 0.9m of the Canon RF 100-500. The Summilux-M 50 has of course no AF and no weather sealing. That would be interesting in comparison to the WR labelled Fuji GF lenses: how good is the dust and moisture sealing the the X2D (the new one) and the lenses of your comparison plus the new 38/2.5, 55/2.5 and 90/2.5?

[@ProfessorHermesBug]

Might be time to do another review to include the new releases in your comprehensive guide

[@JamesBellLandscapePhotography]

Very comprehensive as usual for your channel. Well done on putting this together.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Hey James! Thanks!

[@ignaciocruzatcorrea3595]

Amazing episode. Finally someone made a small review of each Hasselblad X lens. Thank you so much. Great job!!!

[@rolandrickphotography]

To 21:37, before Pentax introduced an AF system capable of distance metering in 1991, no AF system was really fast, really usable AF-C was not available prior to Nikon D3. Manually focusing skills were king for sure until the end of the 1990‘s. All sport shooters prefocused that was totally normal. If it’s necessary to use flashlights I still do it. I own unfortunately no Hasselblad but I can shoot very decent action photos with my Leica M6 and M10 as well with the Nikon FM2n (the only camera having a pure mechanical shutter up to 1/4000, no batteries needed in that thing). For pro jobs I use of course the D6 or R3. Yes I’m a hybrid shooter and utilise many brands 😊. I do also birds in flight with M10 and the Summicron 90mm, birds must be of course closer as usually as if a 500mm is available and the mechanical focus is by far more reliable as any electronic one.

[@tcidenebtube]

Great review, Thank you so much :-)

[@TheJudge064]

Why the reupload?

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

The music was out of sync. :(

[@theazurian2778]

Kinda curious if you will ever update this list?

[@karlmarderian2980]

This camera maker does not make lenses, never did. What company makes make these lens?

[@shocks123]

I started with no interest in this camera or lenses but this was a great video and some lovely images. I enjoyed it. How does the system stack up against the Fuji Medium format line up? Also how did you get your cute dog to sit in still for so long.....magic

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Here are my thoughts on the two systems (at least initially) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iojRmoWIdrWYobM And yes, we pretty much have the perfect dog. He is very patient, even when the cameras come out.

[@franksoos2937]

Hello, I am looking at purchasing the X1DII primarily to photograph my wife's artwork for the purpose of reproducing them into high resolution giclée prints. Therefore, minimal distortion and sharpness are key. Based on your video, I am leaning towards the 120mm macro for its flat field of view and sharpness. In your opinion, which XCD lens would offer the best optical resolution (color, sharpness, etc.. ) for my purpose? Thank you for your video.

[@rolandrickphotography]

Thanks for that very useful lens comparison, also thanks to Hasselblad for providing them to you for this video project. The panos like at 20:22, did you crop them, or are they stitched from multiple images?

[@FredsChannelOne]

Can you suggest a metadata app for window users which does the same job as Metaimage?My camera is Fuji X-100S

[@HitAndMissLab]

This video is so useful its beyond explanation. Manufacturers should really have insight to give all the lenses to one reputable KZbinr to examine them like Andrew Goodcamera did. Information like this, particularly about the sharpness, removes so much uncertainty when one is making very expensive decisions.

[@michelvanryswyk8560]

Andrew, Incredible video presentation on the Hasselblad lenses, just what I need as I’m switching from Nikon to Hasselblad! I watched every minute and was impressed with your review, thank you! Greetings from 🇨🇦,eH!

[@NukedOutLIVE]

not enough kidneys in me for the camera or it's lenses

[@eurivaldobezerra]

Good job! I will purchase my X2D 100C tomorrow. You helped a lot!

[@feherberci]

Thank you for the video - you should ask a comission from Hasselblad. I was a professional photographer and decided to retire due to my 3 decade experience in the international media. It is not about my age just wanted to change. But I still love photography so decided to keep only one set and sell the others. After your videos I bought an X1DII and 4 lenses from Hasselblad. (Kept two other lenses: Canon TS24 and Zeiss Otus 85 and using with adapter…) I am enjoying the being a hobby photographer.

[@Sonofagreatdad]

Are you familiar with diffraction . All lenses go soft at small aperatures. It’s a quality of light.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Uh, yeah. I know a little bit about how lenses work, my friend.

[@kitminlee9169]

Hi Andrew, great video, if you were shooting artwork reproduction say 3ft x 3ft, besides the 120 macro lens what shorter focal length lens would you get. Must give sharp edges and almost negligible distortion. Is the XCD 65 the best option or the new 55? or 35-75?

[@maxdmachy]

Are you sure that bokeh obsession is a fashion? If you watch art or European films since the 1930ies to today you can often see different approaches. Some DOPs care as little as you and Haselblad. Others are dreamers like myself - sounds wild, having similar ideas with a most different outcome. I got into the wild bokeh approach in Lyon 2006 when taking photos of my then girlfriend @ night. The Nikon D50 nifty 50 combo delivered beautiful results. The aperture shapes appeared, I found them startling - so happy I could avoid that easily! Another institution for bokeh is Leica. I recently got a 1950ies Hektor f4,5 135mm. With 15(!) aperture blades. Same philosophy like rounded blades today. Not the one and only idea. But an idea appreciated by the relevant markets, meaning photojournalists. If Ken Rockwell is to be trusted the design is from 1933 - not exactly a good year in the history of Wetzlar. But showing a consistent approach apart from trends. Consistency - how important is that for a still s photographer? I am happily playing around with highly inconsistent lenses. Dreamy, blurry, low resolution - yet very low distortion - got that on the mentioned Hektor and possibly worse on the Sigma f3.5 14mm. Posts with either lens brought excellent interaction on Flickr. I assume my followers are about as crazy as myself. However if you expect let's say 14k clicks and 200 likes within a certain time frame and you get 18k views and 500 faves - there is an element of objectivity in it. The Sigma 14mm on the Nikon D7000 - can it get worse? For landscape photography? Weird! It's my latest Flickr post and I did not push that at all. Expect 700 views, 60 faves. Get 1600 clicks and 100+ faves. The click count can't possibly come from my few followers. I had flicker's algorithms on my side to get that kind of attention. As I dislike the soulless perfection of current lens design I get far better contrast, far higher resolution from D-Nikkors, 10 - 30 years old. Or the Samsung / Rokunon f 1.4 85 mm eg. Used it a lot around the highest Carpathian peaks. Love what I get out of them. It's not that I dislike anything about your style - au contraire, your photos give me great pleasure! What I hate is how geaky pixel peepers define photographic needs. I am perfectly aware of how open-minded you and Dense are if it comes to old glass. Please don't follow the current mainstream of pushing heavy super expensive high performance tools rather than creators' tools

[@79Tiamat]

Thank you for this system overview! Really nice to have a complete XCD comparison in one video. I am a bit puzzled about the focus performance of the 80/1.9, that you describe as "maybe the fastest than any other (XCD) lenses I tried". I always read just the opposite about the 80/1.9 and never really bothered to try one because of that, preferring the 90/3.2 for its lightness and (supposedly?) quicker AF :)

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

My test was certainly not scientific in the AF depertment. It seemed more snappy anecdotally, but it very well could have been in my mind

[@79Tiamat]

@@AndrewGoodCamera then maybe some firmware upgrade after the introduction of the 80/1.9 improved the AF performance? Because almost every review at launch said that it was slower than the rest of the XCDs, "probably due to heavier glass to move, dual motor, etc." But I've also noticed that X1D & XCD opinions are often all over the place... much more so than other systems. Anyway, now I have to try it :)

[@marksharman8029]

Hi ... this is of high interest to me. I am a focus stacking panoramic landscape photographer (mainly post-process) who does some tasteful environmental portraits as well. My perfect system would be one that incorporates an in-body workflow for shooting this type of image set. My goal is to capture faithfully with perfect focus, the place I spend days getting to, so that people can experience what I have seen. But with that pesky bokeh 'trend' people seem to not realize/understand the need and indeed obsession. With the system I have I have learned focus distances, of specific lenses, to provide full depth of field focus - sometimes from published data and sometimes from trial and error - given a specific aperture. I also know the Phase ONE XF body has an incorporated stack flow that outputs a single output, I do not know if this takes into account the relationship between aperture, focal length and focus distance or whether it simply uses a fix focus bump distance. So ... with respect to the Hasselblad medium format lenses (and bodies) is there published data that tables that relationship; or, is there an inboard workflow that facilitates this? Please know in advance that I prefer the focus stacking approach used by macro-photographers, in landscapes ... over the pick and focus method used by many. I have written code in my past and sometimes think that to get the perfect system I am going to have to hack a camera to do it - which is unlikely. Thanks in advance.

[@vjphotography1599]

how did you reach out to a contact to Hasselblad . I am trying from months . any news about upcoming successor of X SYSTEM.

[@ruben619448]

I’m considering the new 907x but I just don’t know what lens. This was very helpful.

[@brocktonbensch7992]

Thanks for the video. Well done as always! As you are a fan of Fujifilm why not GFX? I’m asking out of curiosity. For the moment being I’m planning on getting a GFX when the work and pay I’m getting merit it but am open to change. Thanks so much for your consistent level of quality and thoughtfulness. Also your series is turning out really beautifully!

[@ales_krejci]

Your observation on sharpness and difraction on bigger sensor coming in on wider apertures is quite surprising. My understanding would assume quite the contrary :-) Thanks for these tests, almost all the lenses are above my budget... for the whole system :-D Btw do you plan to review new Fuji X-S10? This camera makes me want to jump a ship to Fuji :-)

[@tonylevoyageur]

If I win the lotto I know what to bye now...

[@AndyMillerPhotoUK]

Thanks for this vid and the work you put into the research. I bought my X1DII at the start of lockdown in the UK having been a lifetime Nikon shooter. I now own one body and 6 of these plus a 300mm H series and the XH adapter. the 85mm/1.9 is extraordinary, but then so are the 120 & 135 (with its T/C). In relation to the XCD glass and X1D II I agree with your overall conclusions -- I do not use mine stopped down beyond f/16 -- Having tested the sensor on the X1D and given it an overall score of 102, I asked DXO MARK if they would test some/all of the XCD lenses -- I would like to see dispersion levels measured and YES as you found f/22 is likely to be less than green. With focus stacking and all the other ways to shoot I wonder why anyone needs to stop down beyond the best performance range for a lense -- diffraction and other effects always come into play when shooting "overly" closed down.

[@nathanhirschphotography871]

We are on the same page about bokeh being overrated and external focus movement in lenses (boo!). Great overview of this system!

[@andyvan5692]

Andrew, also if the 35-75 is not quite your 'cup of tea' ; try the Leica equivalent MF system the S and S2, or the SL, these have a 24-90 mm zoom in their respective lens mount system, which is as you say longer at each end of the ranges :-)

[@michaelascher2693]

Great video, thank you.. And man.. Your shown photography is AMAZING !

[@calvinchann1996]

Great. I’ve got the 45P to go with my 907x and am thinking about where to go. The 90 is a very likely, but unsure about the wider end. So, after watching the video, I’m going to go with the 30 (over the 21) and 80 (over the 90) in addition to the 45P that I already have.

[@GKhanKutar]

Thanks for the video. X1D II is a beautiful camera with great colors. I would go with 45mm F4 and 80mm F1.9 if I buy the system. But I still think X1D camera needs some upgrade like new sensor and joystick for better autofocus. Also better 5.76M EVF same as GFX100. I am using GFX100 with 45mm F2.8 and 110mm F2 lenses which are amazing. I am waiting for upcoming GF 80mm F1.7.

[@Agislife1960]

If you want to make images suitable for high resolution posters in the size range of 24 X 36 inches with edge to edge clarity and a good full depth of field focus, what would you use?

[@di4378]

Excellent, Excellent review!

[@lonyaplotkin9495]

I used to shoot with 503CW with one 80mm lens and I was fine shooting street photography and portraits. I am in the process of getting into digital photography, ( I know i am a little late to the game) and just bought 907X. which lens from the XCD series would you recommend that would work as my 80mm lens on 503? Great work, I love your architectural, geometrical photos.

[@nickhuggins8660]

Great, informative and helpful review and I’m going to buy one in the next few weeks. I love your work! Where were you shooting the rural pictures? I love the look, tone and feel of them.

[@baharam98]

Hands down, this is the most useful XCD Lens Guide in the world. THANK YOU.

[@stelluspereira]

Great project.. congratulations I am a newbie to photography Quick question: I am Mainly interested in portrait photography I saw one KZbin video which scared me about issues with 65mm lens(for example the persons face closeup will show the nose is kind of twisted!!) Do you think I will have issues with 45mm/65mm lens , my budget won’t allow me to go beyond this 65mm

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

What camera body are you using?

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

@@stelluspereira usually for portraits you want a longer lens, it's true. Unless you want to do environmental portraits

[@stelluspereira]

@@AndrewGoodCamera Thankyou sir

[@groovejunky2549]

Great photos, Andrew! Thank you for the in depth comparison and overview of this system. It was certainly something that was missing before you took it on.

[@pascalxue6241]

Would you please show us where can got this price with USD? Thanks

[@heshamabdulrahman2133]

I'm looking forward to this other system.. from Swedish photography??

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Dear Santa...

[@rf8221]

I think the reason they keep their aperture blades hexagonal is to keep the 8 pointed stars when stoped down. My H lenses give me beautiful 8 pointed stars when I stop them down past f8 and I love them. The bokeh is also very pleasing (to me) even if its' hexagonal shape.

[@ilcomendante]

Excellent comparison and review. Keep up the great work 👌🏻🥂

[@khalifaalmehairbi4987]

Thank u Man U did amazing job

[@andreasstolten9179]

Very nicely done. Quite helpful. The 4.0/45mm P and the 3.2/90mm are on the shopping list. (1.8/80mm is quite nice, however too hearvy for daily use.) Thanks for taking the effort.

[@henrymaddocks984]

Lots of great shots. I like the desert panoramas, but the tractor shot @17:18 and the rural shot @ 9:54 are amazing.

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Thanks Henry!

[@henrymaddocks984]

@@AndrewGoodCamera I would buy a print of that photo at 9:54