How I use a manual lens with my Fujifilm camera

[@ThierryGibralta]

Do you have any question? Do you use manual 3rd party lenses?

[@HiFi2312]

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[@ThierryGibralta]

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[@sric37]

Hi! my focus is defaulted to zero, is there any setting that i have to do to recorrect this?

[@ThierryGibralta]

What do you mean by focus defaulted to 0?

[@SCervanters]

How do I set the fstop?!

[@Eyeamsurreal]

Thierry - Thank you. Thank You! THANK YOU!! I just bought a used X-T30 and it did not shoot with the manual lens and I thought I was ripped off. Thank you very much for your time to put this easy to follow video!

[@ThierryGibralta]

Happy that this video could help you! Thank you for watching!

[@DragonEye1911]

Straightforward, great video. Looking at the Mitakon lenses for Fujifilm and I stumbled into your video. Thanks!

[@ThierryGibralta]

Thank you for watching!

[@RitwikChandra]

Great video as always brother without the B roll jargon, thank you so much. Your way of explaining everything in detail and showing how it's done by pressing which buttons on the camera is simply amazing. Kudos, many thanks :)

[@muldune]

Thank you so much. I just got a new manual macro lens and could not figure out how to get my X-T4 to take a picture. Your video solved my problem and gave more useful tips.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Happy it helped!

[@timeliebe]

Wow, that was a lifesaver! I was about to drive into NYC on Labor Day Sunday to demand that B&H Photo fix my S-X20 that I couldn't take pictures with (I'd gotten some second-hand manual lenses that I could leave on the camera and not worry if they got damaged because they were only $50-$90 each), but watching this answered my questions and got my camera working again.

[@EricAdeleye]

Thank you for making this video. This video really helped me figure out how to setup my Fujifilm X-H2S to use the TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 lens.

[@shackzilla]

Thanks Thierry, well presented, informative, concise and to the point. Cheers!

[@colindixon3304]

Excellent video. Clarity of presentation and perfect content. It answered my problem and more.

[@johnrflinn]

For the X-T2 the Mount Adapter Setting is found near the bottom of the the Shooting Setting menu. It does not have an Image Quality menu.

[@kenmonroe5525]

Very nice summary of how to setup for a manual lens!

[@fabiograngeon]

Thank you for the tips! just bought a cheap pancake lense 25 2.0 by TT Artisan only for $60 , it’s a cheap brand from china, but i enjoyed it a lot as a daily carry on my fuji xt4.

[@bwm748]

Great explanation, very clear instructions

[@Kronovoir]

Thanks for this video. Just got into the Fujifilm system with a manual lens and this was very helpful.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Glad it helped!

[@1960ceramic]

This was a great tutorial on using older vintage lenses, and I learned a few things, which is awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I just bought a Fuji X-S10 and a Fringer adaptor so I can use EF lenses and another adaptor so i can use my Super Takumar lenses! Take care.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Thank you for watching and take care!

[@АнастасияКондратюк-й7о]

thank you very much for the video! really needed information and everything was explained in a cool way, you are a great guy! 💗

[@marketguy2]

Thanks Thierry. The one I didn't do before was to change the Lens Information. I followed your directions. All good. Also, I increased my EVF brightness. Especially helps outdoors.

[@timmeldrum2176]

Fantastic video! Really clear, taught me some very important things about my camera which would have taken ages to learn from the manual!! Looking forward to future videos, keep up the excellent work, Thierry!

[@miketworld]

You rock! Not only did you tell us what we need to do You actually showed us. Thanks! No lens worked for me.

[@zararity]

What I want to know if how to correctly meter for exposure using manual lenses. Are there any videos out there that show this?

[@SvenChristoph]

Thank you so much. You safed me so much time. I just switched to from Nikon to Fuji and still have a hard time with menus. Great video!

[@MarkGosbee]

Extremely helpful - many thanks, Thierry!

[@untoitetvous_paris]

Thank you for this very useful video ! I’m not fluently English but I understand every word :) thanks a lot !😊

[@ronaldjohnston7989]

Thanks man, just saved me a lot of frustration! I am subscribed...keep the videos coming, very helpful.

[@NeilWNC]

Perhaps a silly question, but how do I adjust the manual aperture with a manual lens and get the right exposure? What's the workflow?

[@hazardouslighting]

Thanks for your quick response yes I have xt-3 and XH-1 that’s why I cannot name the Len’s used great easy to understand videos

[@nevalyashka_]

I appreciate your help so much!❤️

[@hankypanky9380]

this was awesome and helpful....clear explanation and understanding, i need more of this kind tuts for myn Fuji XT4. Thnx Thierry

[@emanigol64]

Thanks a lot for this info. I was getting quite frustrated with setting up my new prime lens.

[@marnixtellings6583]

great video. Question, my 7Artisan 35mm f1.2 can be moved when attached to my x-prio2. It works but he connection is wobbly.. anyone?

[@KubaZoot]

I have a FujiFilm XT1 and am not seeing a shoot-without-lens option in my functions. I'm lost!

[@paulchan7111]

Thanks for your video, one question is X-H2s cannot press the back dial , how can function the micro adjustment?

[@robbykidman]

Thank you!!! I thought focus peaking is only on smartphones. 🎉 glad to know that

[@felipevelezve]

If I have the FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ / how many mm should I set up in the mount adaptor setting

[@jimleonardphotography1687]

Easily explained and straight to the point, thank you.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@weisskm]

Thanks - I have a 7Artisans 60mm macro with my Fujifilm X-H2. Is there a way to make the EVF brighter when I'm stopped down to f/11? It is hard to focus with it so dark.

[@josef5675]

I underestimated your video first because I find you so young, but after watching 10+ videos, it was this here that you explained me and gave me the solution, I was looking for with desperation: the focus zoom. Thank you so much!!

[@ThierryGibralta]

Ahah well I am not that young ^^ 33 actually… Glad it helped

[@jesselorenzmusic]

do i need to go to the settings to change the focus peak highlight color whenever i want to take a pic ?

[@christrimmer3947]

Thank you, nicely summarised.

[@AyushRaghuwanshi28]

Hi just one confusion do we need X mount to use this lenses or not?

[@StevanNetto-qg7gx]

Thanks for the tips Thierry! Very helpful. I have a TTartisan 25mm f/2 on my X-H2, and I still couldn't find a way to enable the focus peek other than by pressing the joystick button a couple of times, which I quite frequently have to look at the camera to find, and end up pressing up or down by mistake, which disrupts my shoot planning and creates a mini chaos in my head. Do you know if there's an easy way to enable the focus peek? Like by a button press? Many thanks!

[@tiziocaio8657]

In mine gfx50s i cannot edit lens name, even with the lastest firmware, do you have any tip?

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Very good video/tutorial, as usual, very easy to follow along and understand the how's and the why's. To answer you question, no, i don't have any 3rd party lenses, i have enough X zooms and primes and honestly i don't use all of them very often.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

@@ThierryGibralta After using a manual lens, do you need to go back to the settings and change it to shoot "with lens" when going back to using a Fuji XF lens?

[@ThierryGibralta]

I personally always leave it to “no lens” and it does affect it. If there is communication between your camera and the lens, your camera will detect it and switch to AF and the aperture and other info will be displayed correctly

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

@@ThierryGibralta You're saying that it does affect it, can you please tell me how. Thank you.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Apologies. Does not* affect it, I mistyped

[@oliviasakakihara9791]

Fantastic! Thank you for the valuable tips!

[@moundhir09]

i have XT3, in focus peak i selected high red, or high yellow, but when i focus nothing shows up, and for that button that you pushed in order to zoom, did zoom why is that?

[@TheMikeharris7]

This works on the X-T series but I'm trying to do it for my X-A1. There's no AF switch on the outside of the body. If you put it on manual focus in the menus peaking still doesn't work. Or at least I haven't been able to get it to work.

[@umiafira6432]

Thank a lot. I'm newbie with fuji camera and i already buy ttartisan for my camera but i have a problem with setting. U make my day ❤ 😁

[@merlinbernese]

Hi great video. I am highly interested in macro photography so I am wondering if I can use a manual macro lens such as loawa 65 mm with the focus breaketing mode of my Fuji Xt2 ? Thanks in advnace for any comments .

[@ThierryGibralta]

Apologies for the delay. As it is a manual mode, you will have to manually focus bracket

[@marydecaprio9182]

THANK YOU! this has been so incredibly helpful! I was wondering if there is a way to save these settings for this lens as a custom setting so that when I put it on the camera I don't have to do each of these settings every time?

[@ThierryGibralta]

The lens settings are saved so all you need to do is to select the correct lens profile when you use a manual lens

[@RetroRollersZA]

Thank you. that helped me with the issue I was experiencing.

[@PradyutChowdhury3DVFXartist]

Thanks i am a beginner and using fuji xt 200 and bought 7 artistans 55 1.4 ii and your video help me to setup it on the point but i am unable to set the focal length name for custom meta deta there is way to change to focal length but not the name on my camera..

[@ThierryGibralta]

I will look into it and see if there is a way. Thanks for watching!

[@hayashimushroom]

my question is can you assign the focal lenght changing to a designated button so i dont have to go to menu all the time to do that?

[@ThierryGibralta]

I did not see this possibility unfortunately

[@reteerts4949]

Not gonna lie, this video was a huge help!

[@ThierryGibralta]

Glad it could help! Cheers!

[@reflux043]

Just wondering, if you use a third party auto focus lens, do you still need to go to mount adaptor settings? Or is this only for manual lenses?

[@lavinialive]

I can’t find “shoot without lens” on my XT100. 😢

[@user-we5it3jk9u]

Thank you! I’m so happy now

[@DBarkley-hy4mg]

Thanks. Works perfectly. Great tips.

[@teljo363]

Great little video, very useful, merci bien mon grand ...👍

[@ThierryGibralta]

De rien!

[@abhisheknigam9294]

Thanks for the great information

[@brsaravia]

Thank you very much Thierry. Great work!. I have an xt30 ii, how do I change iso in manual? best regards

[@ThierryGibralta]

You will need to assign your front command dial (for example) to ISO by going to SET UP -> Button Dial Settings and set the Command Dial to ISO

[@brsaravia]

@@ThierryGibralta thanks again 👊🏻

[@NCSTalkid]

Question: when using manual dumb adapted lens. Can you use manual focus assist other than focus peaking? Like split image/microprism?

[@paulhill6559]

How do I set a 28-70 manual zoom lens on my Fuji XE3? I only see prime focal lengths in the Lens Focal Length selection. Thanks in advance, anyone.

[@viniliz]

Thank you for your content. Is the camera able to deal with different apertures and focus set directly in the fully manual lens? Should the camera be aware of these settings anyhow besides the mount adaptor setting?

[@ThierryGibralta]

The camera won’t deal with focus and you will have to adjust your exposure accordingly, as no information is given to the camera about the lens. There is no other settings that I know of that your camera should be aware of. Thank you for watching!

[@LaurenceOlivierCouillard86]

Thanks so much for this mate. It really helped. Regards from France.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Pas de problème! Merci d’avoir regardé la vidéo!

[@mattcero1]

Perfect video man, thanks. What focal length should I set with a 50mm Super Takumar with a speed booster with a reduction ratio of .71? 35mm?

[@ThierryGibralta]

I assume 50X0.71 so yes 35mm should be fine

[@thierry.semblat]

Thanks for the video. When I use an M mount lens on my fuji xpro, I have the impression that the distances indicated on the lens barrel are frankly incorrect. When it says 1m50, the focus is more like 2.30. Am I wrong? Is my lens faulty?

[@ThierryGibralta]

Hmm 🤔 honestly I am not sure if this is impacted. I assume it would with the crop factor and field of view (1.5x)

[@bullenpaul]

There is no "Mount Adapter Setting" under Image Quality Setting on my Fujifilm X-T2. Is there another way to input the information? Thanks.

[@bullenpaul]

I see that someone below has answered this question.

[@bullenpaul]

But I don't see how to edit the name of the lens on X-T2.

[@Amal8752]

Hi Thierry, great video! however my aperture does not change when I move the aperture ring, I have all the settings done properly, not sure how to change the aperture though

[@ThierryGibralta]

You will not see your apaerture change on the screen. It will stay at f0 as the lens does not communicate with the lens. You will need to refer to the value on the lens

[@herbgo1000]

@@ThierryGibralta If the camera doesn't know the aperature you select on the lens, does this mean you also have to choose the shutter speed manually?

[@ThierryGibralta]

@herbgo1000 the exposure is calculated with the amount of light it receives not the aperture value itself so you should not have to do everything manually. You aperture and focus will become manual though.

[@luatvu2172]

Hey thanks a lot for the video. I just want to know if ibis works with shooting stills?

[@ThierryGibralta]

Ibis works but you should set the focal of the length in the menu to make sure you get good results

[@luatvu2172]

​@ThierryGibralta thanks! Your help is tremendous!

[@RobinSpencer]

Thanks, it worked perfectly for my Lensbaby.

[@tammaq]

Can I use my viewfinder with manual lens so i can look through the viewfinder and focus? Thank you.

[@paulhill6559]

Yes you can. On my Fujifilm XE3 evf/lcd you will see focus peak "wave" move forward/back in the image as you select your area of focus.

[@AbuAbdRaouf]

Nice tips, merci. If I use the adapter for an M42 to X mount lens, should I set the focal length to what the lens says (50mm), or should I account for the crop factor? (50x1.6=80mm)? Should the length of the adapter also be added? (Sorry, newbie questions).

[@ThierryGibralta]

Always use the aps-c equivalent focal length, as this is relative to the sensor (so here 75mm, I believe it is 1.5x) That is if you use the adapter and not a speed booster

[@AbuAbdRaouf]

@@ThierryGibralta thank you for speedy response. It's an adapter, and a Pentax Takumar SMC 50mm f1.4.

[@ahmetaslan534]

Hello! There are a few things I should know before buying a new fujifilm and I think your opinion will help me. What about the Wifi capabilities when using a manual lens? Can remote monitor and control be accessed?

[@ThierryGibralta]

I need to try that and confirm. With the app?

[@ahmetaslan534]

@@ThierryGibralta Definitily, with the Fujifilm Camera remote app.

[@Legato-2057]

Very helpful video! Thank you so much1

[@jimphillips6379]

Nicely done. Thank you!

[@simonzhu248]

Do I have to change to manual mode every time? Would leaving it on AF-S be any different other than not having the focus peaking tool? Just wondering because I don’t use focus peaking that much. Thanks.

[@ThierryGibralta]

You don’t have too but I would suggest you to use focus peaking though. Although when not in manual mode some items of the menu might not be available

[@simonzhu248]

@@ThierryGibralta Thanks again. I was not able to find this information anywhere and was just a bit concerned if the camera would behave differently if I just leave it in AF-S.

[@ThierryGibralta]

No problem

[@InstructorWest]

Thank you! Solved a perplexing problem with this info!

[@ThierryGibralta]

Happy to help!

[@unoartadi]

I have a Ttartisan 17mm 1.4 on X-T30. Thanks to your vid it works now! How to make a long exposure shots with this manual lense?

[@ThierryGibralta]

Happy to hear that it helped! I will make a video on long exposure photography and give you details about it very soon!

[@freshphong]

Great vid! btw do you have any dark evf issue when you using the f8 11 16 ? (ps I using XP3)

[@MisAnkic]

What about exposure marks. Does camera read if the scene is over or under exposed?

[@ThierryGibralta]

Your light meter and histogram still work as it is only based of the light reaching your sensor.

[@MisAnkic]

@@ThierryGibralta Thanks!!!

[@FasihRana]

Great video. Helped me with my TTartisan lens.

[@ThierryGibralta]

Glad it could help!

[@2sambell]

Great video,,,thank you sharing!!!!

[@chemoman]

Do you know why so many of my menu options are grey and unavailable but yours are all white?

[@ThierryGibralta]

Try to put your camera focus mode into manual using the front dial and turning it to the M position

[@javiergas8009]

great video! thank you for this

[@itskr986]

This is helpful. Thank you!

[@ThierryGibralta]

You're welcome!

[@chrisbarton8870]

What shooting mode to you use when using a manual lens? Aperture priority? And do you use auto ISO or do you just set your iso?

[@ThierryGibralta]

It depends on what you are shooting. I personally shoot fully manual but you can go Aperture priority and focus on focus and aperture only. I set my ISO to the minimum usually and set my SS and Aperture based on what is moving and how much I want in focus

[@GJSsongsmith]

Brilliant , many thanks 🙏

[@ThierryGibralta]

Thank you for watching

[@tahseenmuhin1404]

Will it be the same process for a XT30?

[@ThierryGibralta]

Pretty much, although you might not be able to name your lens profile

[@tahseenmuhin1404]

@@ThierryGibralta Alright, will help. Thanks.

[@punctureboy_8525]

Bro thank you so much for this!

[@phelipenuto5604]

You made my day bro!

[@sergioflorespereira-arq]

thank you ... thank you ... thank you ! You made my day !

[@ThierryGibralta]

Glad I could help!

[@samarthshukla5272]

Does these manual lenses support Fujifilm x s 10

[@ThierryGibralta]

You should be able to use manual lenses on your X-S10 yes

[@samarthshukla5272]

@@ThierryGibralta could you give me more suggestions for low light photography, I'm an event photographer, & cinematographer. My main work is under low light which i have to cover one guy & some time crowd in this situation, which manual lense should i use ?

[@subhamrath3364]

Will Fuji always show fstop info as 0 ?

[@ThierryGibralta]

For a manual lens yes as there is no information going through the mount

[@nicumarinoiu5358]

Thanks for informations!

[@altairct10]

Amazing, thanks!!

[@hazardouslighting]

What Fuji camera are you using I cannot name the manufacturer of the Len’s I am using very good video

[@ThierryGibralta]

I use the X-T4 in this video

[@JesherandNilasha]

Thanks, it helps me

[@ThierryGibralta]

Happy it helped!

[@sokobanz]

Awesome very informative video. Go fo it if you need a quick dive to settings of your camera. Using my Phase one on GFX ( no aperture control so only on open)

[@igehring]

Hello ! I noticed that the exposure compensation doesn’t seem to work accordingly when using manual lens. It renders a good video talking about how to properly work in the exposure control. Another interesting question is: do these second party manual lenses come with zoom ? I only find fixed focal distances. Thank you !

[@ThierryGibralta]

Apologies for the delay! Exposure compensation only works if you are shooting in Auto, as you will change how the camera understand the exposure, by slightly over exposing or under exposing it. Some manual lenses also come with zoom (example, some cinema lenses)

[@abelm.p4266]

No funciona muy bien el Focus peaking con vídeo flog