Is the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 good for Street Photography ?

[@kbstabs5982]

Good video. Have been planning to get the 50mm f2 and your video gets me much closer to doing that. Some of your photos are very good.

[@yesteryearcameras]

Great video as always! Couldn't agree more. I love the 50mm f2. The first time I was trying streetphotography, I shoot with 28 and 35mm, because everyone said, that it has to be so. But as a shy photographer, with the the longer lens, I'm feeling more secure. I love the seperation and isolation of people, reflections and subframing. The wider lenses also have their places and I use them a lot. As you said, the mixture is the right way. Thanks for your thoughts! 👍🏻

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah man thanks so much as always ✌️✌️

[@eduardoniederauer5537]

I think it really depends in where you are/live. I also consider myself a shy photographer and I prefer to keep a certain distance from my subjects. But I live in Porto, Portugal, where the historical city center is covered with very narrow streets. A 50mm (75mm equivalent) makes it almost impossible to capture a full scene more often than not. I found the 35mm F2 to have the best balance for me. Good enough to keep a certain distance or capture some details, but still wide enough to capture more context if needed.

[@shy-guy5544]

I recently purchased it and it has quickly become my favorite lens for street and family photography.

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

If you're used to shooting wide, as I have...picking up a 50mm equiv and an Ernst Haas photobook will expand one's skillset and photowork. Cheers!

[@YoursydneyguideAustralia]

Thanks for your thoughts on this mate, just picked one up and looking forward to experimenting :)

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah amazing hope it's going well

[@Mindartcreativity]

I love the 50mm F2. I mostly grab it with my X-Pro3 for when it's raining, well at least I got some of my favourite shots with the lens in the rain. Sometimes I wish it was a 56mm, just to get even closer to the 85mm FF but I'm totally happy with the lens as it is. Great photos you captured!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much!

[@MortAllachie]

I bought the 56mm instead of this when I first started to shoot Fuji. I have regretted it so many times, but I’m not getting what I want for the almost unused 56mm, so I’m kind of stuck with it. Maybe I should just sell it cheap and get rid of it, as I really don’t like it at all. I also bought the 35 1.4, but that is a whole other story ☺️ Great video. Just stumbled upon your channel today. I rarely subscribe after just one video, but the 52 week GRIII video really inspired me. Keep up the good work 😊

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah thanks so much Ragnar ✌️

[@boris.dupont]

I love this lens and even got rid of my 56mm. I love your images too. Thanks for sharing!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Hey Boris thanks so much my friend!

[@stillkim17]

I also enjoy the 50f2 for street photography. I dont have the x100v, but im using it with the 27mm pancace, so a similar setup ish. Chill and enjoyable watch, Thanks for sharing

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much! What do you use to shoot with the 50 and the pancake lens ?

[@stillkim17]

@@LifeWorkDreams i use the xt5 with the 50 and the xpro2 with the pancake. I mix them up offcourse, but then i get that x100v compact feel… idk, but i like it a lot..

[@homecareful]

Loved your use of this lens. I sold mine and got the 56mm f/1.2. Traded much more pleasing bokeh for light weight. I may be headed back because the 56mm is just too heavy. Actually, in the end I may just trade everything in on a Ricoh GRIIIx and be done with it.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Edward! The GRX does look great

[@JustinEspejo]

the photos were just beautiful!

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Cheers Justin!

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

This lens is a classic ‘across the street’ shooter.

[@swisswalkandtalk]

Great thanks, fantastic shots and videos. I'm trying to find a 50mm f2 second hand right now.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah its such a fun lens hope you managed to pick one up!

[@swisswalkandtalk]

I did, I haven't used it yet that much, I must do a photo of an "waffle pan" for a historical magazine today or tomorrow and I plan to use the lense on my X-H2 indoors with natural lighting and maybe a bit of artificial light support too@@LifeWorkDreams

[@bw2314]

I am very abstract and artsy. 7 blade is my preference but like the focal length on my XE1. Nice close ups.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Ah sweet will check it out!

[@valeriesnyder2670]

Beautiful work.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much!

[@robinchun1]

Do you ever 'punch' into the sensor, selecting 50mm, with your x100v?

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Hey, not too much i will sometimes crop in post but never in camera

[@Boatzerama]

Great photos 📷👍🏼

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks Michael!

[@DannyBoy00X]

Some really awesome shots here. Are you shooting with any particular film sim recipe?

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Hey Daniel, thanks so much! I always shoot raw and then edit in lightroom

[@DannyBoy00X]

@@LifeWorkDreams oh wow some awesome edits in there!!

[@hansbarbarossa4613]

Great video, thank you

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Thanks so much Hans ✌️

[@WezBrayhotmail]

I was already subbed - what do I get?

[@vascotek]

have the 50 mm F2 and I'm gonna sell it because it's the most flat image I ever saw in my life. No 3D pop at all.

[@simon359]

The 50 F2 was one of my favorites, the only problem I really have with it is the auto focus. I have the XT4 and find that it works best if you use the limit focus, otherwise I have too many problems with it going out of focus. The final solution for me was to get the 33 1.4 Made all the difference in the world. The number of sharp images I get are at a much higher percentage, and I don’t have to use the limit focus anymore. Unfortunately, I don’t have a lens in that 75-85 that’s fast enough for focusing on street photography. And the new 85 mm is too sharp, as I prefer the original one. Unfortunately, it’s just too slow to focus accurately.

[@LifeWorkDreams]

Yeah I've heard really good things about the 33... need to check it out