7 Essential Gear for Fujifilm Wedding Photography

[@jbivphotography]

What do you have in your Fujifilm wedding kit?

[@andinadir]

John Branch IV Photography i have one body fuji XH1 with grip Body XE3 23mm f/2 35mm f/1.4 16-55mm f/2.8 wanna switch it to 56mm f/1.2 after see your video :) And i have godox v860ii (f) I totally wanna change to all fix (prime) lense for my lenses :)

[@MarcS4R]

i usually rock a GFX 50s and the 110 , and a Leica Q on the other side. or my a73 with a Sigma 35 and 24 art

[@darianharris9735]

John, do you use a a LR plugin for Fuji files or Capture One?

[@AntonioDiCaterina]

Rocking the XT3, 23 f2, 35 f1.4, x100t, peak design wrist and neck strap, Godox flash (smaller version) 💪🏽 thinking of getting 16-55 or 56... 🥴 now you got me confused on which to get haha

[@barneygermany530]

I use a x-h1 with grip (yesterday in a german shop for 1049,--€/11-1200$) soon a second x-h1. backup and for street my xt-1 and x-pro1. lenses: 35-1.4, 18/55, 50mm1.4 zeiss planar. next 23-1.4, 56-1.2 and the 16-1.4. on the list to, godox v1 and ad200 and the toys😉

[@ggApollo]

Bro you’re channel is so underrated holy hell.

[@jbivphotography]

🙌🙌🙌 thank you so much. Over here trying hard.

[@kirstenhuculiak2231]

I so agree!

[@hemakesstuff8053]

Ah mate I’m really sorry but *you’re

[@diba4645]

Honest review. I prefer the older lenses - but you‘re the pro!

[@paoloteves2462]

It's my first wedding tomorrow and I'm excited and nervous. Watching your videos to keep me inspired. 😊

[@jbivphotography]

YES! Good luck on your first wedding. You're going to do amazing. I'm actually taking photo submissions to maybe do another video or live stream of me editing photos. If you want to drop a handful of your wedding photos in there I'd be happy to look at them. www.dropbox.com/request/Bk18Y45vf7Ijc432srhj

[@AtomicPixel]

Good luck buddy! You got this!

[@jamiecaldziecaldwell9210]

I shoot fuji and just started weddings but what impressed me more is the choice of console 😍

[@the713studios]

My primary body is a Xt2 with 56mm 1.4 and Xt1 with a 35mm 2.0. Love my Fujis

[@knc910]

Thank you so much, John, for this video!! Very informative 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AndrewGoodCamera]

Been awhile since I commented on one of your vids. But want to remind you that we still think you're awesome, Branch. //A

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks! Fuji KZbinrs unite! 🙌🙌

[@Skidmark0303]

People legit pay for the knowledge you give out. Amazing channel my guy

[@slglasius]

Feels like with all the new lenses coming out after this vid. We might need an updated version of this. I love the new 33 and 18. Still figuring out what a good tele lens would be. Old 56 still good, new one, both bit on the slow side for AF? 50 f1, new viltrox 75 1.2, 90? Maybe the 50-140 in combination with a prime?

[@marvesrivas307]

I remember the first wedding I did with my Fuji. The 50-140 lens was amazing to use. The my best shots came out of that lens. So if it’s within your budget I recommend that lens or at least renting it to try it out.

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll totally make sure to check that out.

[@ericthestone]

Love the 6 years money maker. The wear and tear make it looks even better!

[@jbivphotography]

It’s been loved on so well. It has all the years of my photography career on it.

[@hmausolf]

I agree on most of what you recommended. Regarding the batteries, I have bought a couple of no-names some four years ago for as little as 5 € / $ each, and I haven't encountered any problems. I can't see any difference in performance, they might deliver slightly less shots than the originals from Fujifilm, but at a fraction of the cost, that was a no-brainer, and I don't regret it. I bought my first Fuji (an X-T10) with the 18-55 kit lens, and this lens is really great. When shooting events this zoom lens is more comfortable to use than fixed primes. But whenever I can, I prefer my beloved 35 mm f/2 and my 16 mm f/2.8.

[@jbivphotography]

That's awesome. I'm glad to hear all of the batteries are working out great for everyone. I'm always so worried about those batteries. LOL.

[@petersom6814]

I love that ALL of your gear has wear and a patina on them, mark of a true working professional!

[@jbivphotography]

Yep. I be out there. I’ve used all of these lenses personally for some time now so I really do mean what I say about using them and liking them.

[@timvbs]

I love your videos because they are super informative, but they are also VERY relaxing. Thank you!

[@jbivphotography]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed and thank you for the feedback on the video.

[@matamuraii7952]

In my place, almost all photographers recommended me to buy Canon, Nikon or Sony full frame cameras especially for wedding photography. For them Fujifilm can't compete with those 3 brands because Fuji is famous for manufacturing crop sensor cameras. But after watching your videos, I am convinced to buy a Fuji as my 1st camera to do event photography. Thank you sir for motivating us who are considering to use Fuji as the main tool for event photography! Definitely going to prove to them that Fujis are great cameras for event photography!

[@AbuSwailem]

You are one of the best Fujifilm KZbinr

[@jbivphotography]

Wow, thank you so much

[@thomashill5768]

if you get the chance try and give the xf60 a whirl. Everybody hates it so you can find them pretty cheap on eBay. Might be my favorite lens, so useful...

[@jbivphotography]

Nice. I'll have to check that out and see how it does.

[@thomashill5768]

@@jbivphotography its a little slow to focus and not a true macro but once you get past those two things it has so much going for it...

[@ChristopheZ]

I have been using Fuji for weddings for the past 5 years ( Canon before that)....after using a bunch of different fuji cameras and lenses, I currently use 2 XH1, 23mmF2, 35mmF1.4 and 50mmF2 ( sold both my 56 and 90).

[@queenbee7074]

I got a olympus system and i love ur videos

[@trevhillphotography7852]

Agreed on the F2 lenses for price and auto focus, but in low light venues like dingy churches an extra stop from the older faster lenses is appreciated. I think Fuji would do well to upgrade the 56 1.2 with modern focussing system as it’s a staple lens for wedding photogs, but I wouldn’t trust it in AF-C which is a big deal for candid moments or movement to camera situations. Nice video John, you have impeccable taste in gear. I was worried about the holdfast straps being squeaky in use. I have a spider lite holster for a body and a peak design strap for another... but I don’t look as flash as you!

[@jbivphotography]

Yeah I would LOVE to see the fast lenses but with the newer focusing system. That would win me over. Because I have rented the 1.4 lenses and that extra stop of light is nice in some situations, but I've gotten so use to the f/2 lenses that I know how to work around it in most situations.

[@nastraightsix]

Though I do not shoot weddings, I do shoot various events. I like to blend into the background so my gear changes on the circumstance. My primary body is the XH1, my secondary is the XPRO3. I keep the 16-55 on the XH1, and the 50-140 on the XPRO3 throughout the majority of the day and night while shooting. I also shoot the 23mmF1.4 for very low light scenarios coupled to the IBIS enabled XH1 body. I have the 16mm1.4 for very specific close yet wide character shots. The MCEX 11 and 16 are always nearby and handy. The 35mmF2 on the XPRO3 is my favourite discreet setup and what I turn to with the electronic shutter if I need to be as discreet as possible. I have a couple of GoDox on and off body flashes as well. Phew. I may be leaving something out, but that is the main gist of my carry for when people are depending on my photography.

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome kit! I’ll have to check out those zoom lenses. I also really want to try the XPro3.

[@davidricharddalby]

I currently shoot with the Sony A7iii with all native GM lenses but I’ve been watching so much of your content and the colors look amazing. I don’t know what to do!

[@jbivphotography]

Come to the dark side. lol. Fuji is amazing you'll love it.

[@bigbrooklyn25]

My bag consists of X-T3 body 56mm F/1.2 35mm f/2 just purchased today 18-55mm F/2.8 kit lens X-T3 battery grip 4 batteries & 6 SD cards Godox v860ii Flashpoint AD200 kit Looking to pick up the 90mm sometime next month or if I don’t go to sleep I will get it tonight. Lol

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome. Amazing kit. How is that 18-55mm doing for you?

[@bigbrooklyn25]

John Branch IV Photography it’s doing pretty good it’s definitely needs a better name than a kit lens it’s far from that. Lol but that 35mm f/2 was just delivered by the UPS lady.........

[@dan_s_higginson]

I struggle with the f2s. I’m in the UK and the venues here are really dark. F2 doesn’t cut it most of the time. I love the faster focus of the smaller lenses, I’m jealous you can make them work!

[@jbivphotography]

Yeah I'm in some pretty dark venues sometimes but I'm always able to make my lighting work out. I'm hoping to have more examples of how I use the f/2 lenses in dark lighting.

[@76mishima]

@@jbivphotography Look forward to that video as my kit list is pretty much 99% same as your's in this video bar one X-T2 (already own it) and one T3. I'm a prime man myself. Already own the 23mm F2 as my street lens on my T2. I'm 99% sure this is the right kit for me but do worry about low light so if there was a way to not be too fussy with flash and / or strobe but make it work in a simple way that would be cool

[@mr.b4444]

Using Fuji now from Nikon. I don't do wedding photography professionally anymore, getting too old for that. However, I was wondering about you not using a longer lens for better compression. Sure I have the 56 1.2 as well but in essence with the crop factor it is really only a 1.8 lens as far as bokeh is concerned although it is a 1.2 for exposure. What was wrong with the 90mm f2? The 56 forces you to get closer to the subject with less compression which does not look as flattering to my eyes as well as the subject being more conscious of you photographing them in some candid situations. Some churches don’t want you up close to the front during the ceremony either. With my Nikon gear I was using a 70-200 2.8 and sometimes I would rent the 200mm f2 for that buttery bokeh and separation. Perhaps your style does not require a longer lens but I would need one for sure. Anyhow, great work!

[@iMeze]

I'm using the x-t3 with a grip and Patona batteries, they are great but you are right, a couple of times the XT3 just froze, i had to unscrew the grip and screw it back to get it to work again, weird, will be buying the real ones to replace Patonas soon.

[@jbivphotography]

Oh no! I hate whenever the camera freezes up. I've only had it happen a couple of times, but having to unscrew everything is the WORST.

[@iMeze]

@@jbivphotography so it happens with original batteries too?

[@EricPalmerBlog]

Just went to your main website. Absolutely love your photography! Thanks for sharing. I don't do weddings, but they will only get my 18-55mm f/2.8-4 from my cold dead hands. -- former USAF photog.

[@arttyree4504]

Thanks for being such a good instructor--clear and concise, and practical. Good job!

[@bow_ttg2049]

Love your videos. Always genuine, humble and ofc insightful. Thank you

[@jbivphotography]

Thank you so much!

[@ulriccajuste6960]

Thanks for this video! Have you thought of creating a tutorial on hybrid shooting with the X-T3? I would surely watch that 👊🏾

[@jbivphotography]

oooOOoOoOO. That's a great video idea. I haven't thought about it but I might have to put it in my pipeline for sure.

[@pradeepmurugesan1532]

I love your way of communication I want know about flashlight and lighting technical. thanks again your video help more learning about wedding photography

[@jbivphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it. Totally going to make some flash videos at some point.

[@fffeuchtner]

Great video. I would add the 50-140 f2.8 because in my opinion it is a no-brainer. It is just such a great and sharp lens and for events the range it gives you is fantastic. I often find myself shooting whole events with my 50-140 f2.8 and my 16 f1.4. The 50-140 also let's you keep your distance so you can captrue special moments because people won't notice you.

[@CARdasians]

well this gamecube and ps1 in the backround holly molly yess and by the way...amazing video thankssss

[@jbivphotography]

Noticing all of the good details. 😂 I hope to do a office tour sometime soon.

[@lachcim104]

I love in UK, the North and I'm not sure if f2 can cut the job as it is darker here.What do you guys think?thanks

[@DarkNight80154]

Taking notes on this because I'm planning on trying to do some wedding shoot jobs soon and I wanna know what lenses would be best. Do you have any thing you would change with these recommendations?

[@sasatrifunovski]

i tried xt2 for a couple of weddings-not sold...much orefer my nikons still...might try xt4 tho

[@denisetunnell]

John, I use Wasabi batteries in my X-T2 grip. Not the camera, just the grip. I havent had any problems.

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome. I'm glad to hear that so many people are doing well with the other batteries. That makes my heart feel much better.

[@ChristopheZ]

wanted to add : in addition to the Fuji batteries, I use the Watson batteries ( I used them when I had my Xt1 and Xt2..and use them on my XH1) : NO issues with the Watson batteries

[@sparkeyluv]

Are you getting the warning when using them? And are you using them in. The XT-3?

[@amerfilm5509]

Doing film photography atm but after this video definitely jumping onto the Fujifilm band 😍

[@blackshirt9794]

For sd card protector...which one is your suggestion sd card wallet, or sd card case like yours?

[@law32O8]

Absolutely love your videos. I don’t shoot weddings but I really enjoy your content. I have a very similar set of lenses to go with my Fujifilm X-T3 & X-T20. I love them for the same reason and thats to be able to travel light, especially the f2 compact lenses. Keep up the great videos!

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks for watching! That's awesome we have a similar kit. I feel like at the end of the day if you can make the f/2 lenses work for you they're the best choice since they keep the system light which I feel like is almost the point of Fujifilm as a camera system.

[@yuriwanning2876]

Just love ur channel. Thanks

[@jbivphotography]

I appreciate that!

[@michaelcastillo7142]

Hey John, just recently ran into your videos and as a Sony user you make me want to move into Fujifilm. I also enjoy your outlook on the simplicity of the business. Your compositions are great and I'm taking notes down to add to my arsenal. Keep it coming!

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying the content. We'll see what kind of Fujifilm updates we get coming up soon. (at least the rumors say) so it should be some great stuff in the near future.

[@bahaatamer1245]

He's slowly convincing me to ditch Canon as well

[@enriquebaserga4519]

Hi , I have the X-T3 , 23 f2 and 50 f2 , works very well for me. Great video

[@jbivphotography]

Thanks so much. Yes to the f/2 team 🙌🙌

[@EpitomePax]

I’ve been using green Xtreme 3rd party batteries along side fuji ones for a year now & never had an issue 🤞🏽 great vid. Ps the 80mm is Fuji’s lens with OIS + macro, not the 90 :)

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

love your kit, I am a zoom guy, have tried the primes, but they don't work for me style. I like to shoot fast and quick, I like to take 3 different photos of one pose closeup, 3/4 and full body or wide with one lens within 4 seconds.

[@jbivphotography]

Nice. What zoom lenses do you typically like to use with your kit?

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

@@jbivphotographytwo xt1 and one xpro1 with the 12mm rokinon always on. 16_50mm 2.8, 50 -140mm 2.8, for portrait 23 f2. I shoot everything in single point since the continue auto focus is not that reliable.

[@Da-fs8bn]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and experiences! It really helps me starting shooting weddings with my TX3 😍 don’t know what I would have done without all your awesome videos! Thanks!

[@X10Cfotograaf]

Just discovered your channel. Great vids. I own all the F1.2/1.4 primes (besides 10-24,18-55,50-140) and only the F 1.4 35mm is old and slow with the latest firmware update. Some positive comments though and a tip: i was thinking too i will not use the F 2.0 90mm (which doesn’t have Image Stabilisation) that often because i have the F2.8 50-140mm which does have IS, so i just bought the Viltrox F1.8 mk2 85mm for sparely use...its fast and sharp. And about 1/3 of the 90mm price tag. Keep on with your vids👍🏼

[@badhabit714]

I'm not a wedding photographer....yet. But I 'm watching because your videos are the best.

[@mainakithaka5629]

I am just starting out...in Kenya. Looking to get an xt3 and everything you have spoken about. Thanks

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome! Glad this was helpful. Good luck on everything.

[@zach.hanford]

I thought for a minute you were going to recommend the 50mm f2 over the 56mm f1.2 and I was getting ready to protest. Any of the other f2 lens are amazing(and the 50mm f2 is as well, it's just not a replacement for the 56mm. It has a different look and a different place in the bag) but the 56mm is mandatory. As for the batteries, I've used Wasabi and never had any issues BUT.... it seems as though the battery meter in camera is less reliable with those batteries. I know once the meter in camera goes below the 50% mark, it's a bit of a dice roll. I don't know if you've ever had your hands on it, but (and especially if you have a second shooter) check out the Mitakon 35mm f0.95. Nailing manual focus on a dance floor is hard, but when you pull it off the results are amazing. Once I have all of the super important "event" shots done for the night and it's down to people watching and dancing/partying I'll usually switch over to that and an X100F and just have a good time.

[@jbivphotography]

😂😂 Yeah the 56 is my one exception to the "I like the f/2 versions better". I actually have never even tried the 50. Might have to pick it up sometime. Also I really want to try out the Mitakon.

[@zach.hanford]

@@jbivphotography If I'm being honest, the 50 f2 has one dedicated purpose for me. I use it during the ceremony itself as people are walking down the aisle. I've had the AF on the 56mm let me down too many times for tracking people walking towards me(on the X-Pro2 for reference) that I just needed the better AF motor from the 50mm

[@luissalazar2021]

Thanks for sharing, you did help me a bunch

[@tammylong111]

I have the 90mm f2....you said it had ibis?? Mine doesn't 🤷‍♀️ It's a great lens but I don't use it as much as I thought I would but, I'm only a hobbyist.

[@jbivphotography]

Yep yep. I miss spoke a little saying 'IBIS' but it does have lens stabilization built into it. I like the 90 f/2 I just don't really use it that often. It's just so big and so long. I really only got it for weddings where the church makes me stand in the back of the church weddings. I needed something a little longer.

[@nastraightsix]

I love the 90mmF2! Give it a try with the MCEX-11 for creamy and up close product shots. Such a beautiful lens.

[@tammylong111]

@@jbivphotography, no problem, just thought maybe I was missing something! Love your videos and I don't even shoot weddings!

[@djlive408]

The 90 is my fave

[@stanleeger4711]

@@jbivphotography No, the 90mm f/2 does *not* have image stabilization of any type. Zero. That is its only failing, because that focal length would hugely benefit from image stabilization.

[@petrvokurek2286]

Very nice video, as always. Coming from Canon FF (since the film days..:) I shot the majority of the last wedding season on Fuji. I use 2 x-t2´s and an x-t1. As tempting as the x-t3 is I don´t find I need it. As for lenses the 56mm f1,2 is my favourite as well. But I also like the older, faster f1,4 primes- the 23mm f1,4 and the 35mm f1,4. They may be a bit slower to focus but the extra stop of light and the better separation make up for that- at least for me :)

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Yeah the X-T2 was my first Fuji camera. I really loved that thing. I really didn't need another one but I'm a huge gear head. It's hard to keep me away from a new camera. 😂😂 Also, the video additions have been nice since I'm doing KZbin stuff now.

[@lachcim104]

hey, would you guys comment on sigma lenses for Fujifilm for wedding photography?Thanks

[@kenbuist1]

Thanks John, excellent video. I use a similar Fuji + Godox setup, but I have not yet tried Holdfast straps. How easy is it to get gear out of the Sightseer bag when it's on your back, how easy to change lenses when those lenses are in the Sightseer?

[@jbivphotography]

Yes! #teamfuji. I love the Holdfast stuff and it's SUPER easy to change lenses even while you're in the middle of stuff. But you can see me actually changing a lens here during the ceremony. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKqogH6DhpyjbZY

[@Audimann]

What do you think of some third party MF lenses like Samyang. Not really for wedding but the 12mm f2 is amazing.

[@sidvicious3129]

Excellent information as usual John, the Godox system is awesome. I shoot Nikon and Fuji and have several v860s, five to be exact one specifically for the Fuji system, but I got an excellent used price with the pro trigger. With the godox system and I have the explorer 600 strobe as well for portraits the only thing you need to do is change the triggers, example when shooting Nikon change to the Nikon trigger, when using Fuji change to the Fuji trigger and all lights and strobe just work same with the Sony system, just change the trigger. Keep up the great work man, you keep it short and sweet and I like your style. The Holdfast gear isn’t bad price wise and it looks like genuine leather that will wear well. That ad200 and 360 system is something I’m looking into as well.

[@jbivphotography]

Yeah the Godox system really is just so easy to use. I've been a huge fan of it ever since switch over to it. Nothing is easier. I love that anything can trigger the strobes as well as long as it talks to your camera. So you can have strobes set up that you and your second photographer can use as well. Such a great deal.

[@BillNessworthyPhotography]

Very useful video - I'm struggling to decide what to use for 2020. I've just put my 35/2 and 16/2.8 up for sale because I miss the 23/2 focal length, but also feel like I need something faster for low light, and maybe something wider than the 16... My telephoto is the Viltrox 85/1.8, which is a keeper for now.

[@haydeephotos]

Hey John, can you make a videos about wedding flatlays? I would love to see what are the must haves items and light and lens to use.Thanks if you read this comment. As usual informative video! 🤙🏾

[@jbivphotography]

Totally. I’ve been wanting to do one for a LONG long time. I do have one I tried to do at one point on my Patreon but it’s not the best it could be.

[@haydeephotos]

@@jbivphotography I watched the first one. And you shared basic information as you discussed other stuff as well and it really help :) Waiting for the next video of your wedding flatlays. Keep doing a jog videos. I’m one of your big fan from Qatar!

[@ffcimages]

Good day sir john i just want to ask i bought a fuji 56mm 1.2 and when i try to shoot on it why is it all the portrait o i make shot on it all edges are not sharp hope you can answer my question thank you and godbless

[@63MacGuy]

I’m selling some Sony APS-C cameras and lenses, today, and getting an X-T3 & 18-55mm to film weddings. If I like it I’ll get the 4 and the 23&35 f2’s

[@jbivphotography]

Awesome. That sounds like it's going to be an amazing kit.

[@jaapkamstra9343]

Hey John, thanks for your reviews! it gave me the guts to switch.....My favorite lens is the 23 1.4 though. I really love the look of that lens :)

[@jbivphotography]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah that 23 f/1.4 is really good. If I was going to switch to anything that would be the one.

[@sportyyyspice]

this video is so helpful, thank you!!

[@jbivphotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ubarhd1]

Great informative video thanks 🙏

[@jbivphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@kristiejochim3170]

I currently have the 35 1.4 but the quick focus on the f2 is very tempting! I know you mentioned before that you back button focus. Do you mainly use the center point and focus and recompose method?

[@jbivphotography]

I do a bit of single focus recomposing, and also just moving the single point focus with the little knob on the back. I use back button focusing a bit as well.

[@dimpap1370]

Great video! Do you think using the Samyang 12mm which is a manual lens, would do the job aswell? Thank you!

[@DarkWaterCreatives]

Great video! Very informative!!

[@jbivphotography]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@visualsbyshivam]

Good content bro. I use 16mm f1.4 | 35 f2 | 90 f2 with XT20 and XT3

[@cesarrosales3409]

Question for you John. I'm looking at buying lenses but I have a nikon full frame. Would I be multiplying these lenses by 1.6 to get the lens measurement for nikon?

[@djlive408]

I love my fuji cams and lenses.

[@jbivphotography]

#teamfuji!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@kabeersharma6403]

I m purchasing fuji xt4 plz suggest buy camera

[@sarscakrotalar]

Hi John, if you had any chance to work Fuji XT4 bro? Thank you so much for all the videos you shared. Hi from Turkey.

[@roeekalisher7903]

I shoot video and stills. . I heard and read that the 16-55 f2.8 is great for video because of the great auto focus. For stills, I saw your video about 23, 35, 56mm f2 lenses and they also look great. I’m wondering if it’s waste of money to buy these prime lenses if I’m buying the zoom lense. What do you think?

[@jbivphotography]

I don’t think it’s a waste. I’m actually looking to get a 16-55 myself for more of my video stuff. If you have the budget to handle having the primes for your stills and also the zoom for your video then I’d say go ahead and do it.

[@kwamemcgee9018]

Really hope to get an answer here, I’m looking to switch from my eos r to the tx3! I was curious if you had to choose your top two lenses to start what would it be!? I mainly just do photography portraits as well as street!!!

[@jonathanlogan6953]

If money is no object, the 56/1.2 and 16/1.4 or 23/1.4 are top of the line.

[@kwamemcgee9018]

Jonathan Logan would this be good for wedding too??

[@chuckcatipay7947]

"Fuji system is so cheap" now I know how poor I am. can't even afford an XC lens. lol. jk. I'm sticking with you and your future contents bro. I'm a Fujifilm lover. keep it up!

[@blackbear8398]

Hi, mind if i ask do you still use godox v860(ii)? And is the new version v860(iii) perform way better?

[@eksmaan]

Bruv, the 100 is a big XT3. Incredible IBIS. Amazing video. Love your content man! Cheers from AZ!

[@jbivphotography]

😩😩😩😩 OMG I want one. I kind of want to dual wield some for a wedding and see how that goes.

[@eksmaan]

John Branch IV Photography It would be seamless in shooting, save for weight, battery and storage. Danger Bruv!

[@jbivphotography]

@@eksmaan lol and 4 months later a video comes out "I bought the GFX 100" 😂😂😂

[@eksmaan]

John Branch IV Photography 🤣🤣😂😂

[@Rolf_Kieft]

Hi John, I recently discovered channel and hope you read and comment it.. will and had my first wedding. Question..You talk highly about the 23mm f2 at f2. But I tried several ones but no one was sharp at f2. It's sharp around 5.6...... Any ideas about that?? Love your channel!!!

[@JenR1215]

Great video!! i'm new to fujifilm so i'm still adjusting to my xt3. I really needed this video to help me learn lens! Do you have a video showing what are your preferred camera settings for photos? i adjust my shadows and highlights, but im not sure if i should mess them with or the saturation.

[@jbivphotography]

Happy you found a channel. I actually do have a video where I go through how I set up my X-T3. Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqfVZJx6aLKJadk

[@abrahamgrc2243]

Are micro SD cards better, worse or equal than regular SD cards i’ve seen stores are leaving SD cats a side Ana just offering Micro SD bit photographer friends always tell me to go for regular SD. What are your thoughts on that subject?

[@RCBladeKing]

Props on the video. I shoot mostly sony... okay all sony. I'm thinking of making the switch. Any thoughts on what fuji camera would be best for wildlife photography? I may keep my sony gear for wildlife and get an entirely new set up with fuji to handle events and agency work. A little confused by all the numbers and letters in the fuji line up.

[@jbivphotography]

I’m not 100% familiar with every Fuji camera but I would assume that for wildlife stuff you’ll really want a camera that could do high shutter speeds. The X-T3 & 4 have really awesome sports modes that crop in a bit and shoot up to like 30-40 frames a second with the electronic viewfinder and with no black out. I would assume that’s something you want to look into.

[@JustTooMuch10]

New to photography & I’m loooving your videos!! What are your thoughts on used gear? Typically, I don’t buy used electronics but I’m eager to get started & was wondering if I get the body new, would the lenses still be decent second hand?

[@thaliahsu6973]

I'm just so glad that I came across your channel, helps a lot, thanks! A college student here in Barcelona trying to build a photography session business for the tourists, it would be great if you can give me some recommendations or any thoughts🙏🏻🙏🏻 By the way, what do you think about the XT200? Or should I get the XT30 instead? Thanks for answering!

[@noemoments]

Hey John! I just discovered your channel! I'd love to see a video where you explain why you're using Fujifilm and what you like so much about the cameras. I'm thinking about switching from the Sony A7 series to something smaller and I've heard some good stuff about Fujifilm. Cheers! Christin

[@jbivphotography]

You're in luck. I actually made a video about that awhile ago. You can check it out here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3IZpilnbqkppI. Also, welcome to the channel!

[@Garbid]

Taking into account lenses that John recommended, on FF will be enough 24-70 f2.8 and a prime 85mm))) But even with 2 a7iii + sigma 24-70, its more expensive than fuji kit)

[@ericrjennings]

I have an X-E2 and X-T3. Could the X-E2 serve as a second body for a starter?

[@prabijshrestha]

I like primes but I use zoom for events as its more versatile . Its my personal taste . 18-135 on 80d works perfectly fine for me. But I miss creamy bokeh so now I want 24-70 f2.8 .

[@jbivphotography]

Great kit. Thanks for sharing!

[@shawngrade]

Hi John. I'm new to Fuji, and am making my way through your videos. Loving them! I only have a couple batteries and know I need more. What do you use to charge that many batteries though? Do you use any kind of multi-charger that will do more than one battery at a time?

[@johnbasaly2559]

Awesome video, thanks

[@jbivphotography]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@roberthoule1275]

Hi John. Thank you for all the effort you put into making these videos. I have found them helpful as I am trying to decide which lenses to use in my Fujifilm wedding kit as I get back into wedding photog after taking a haitus to do documentary photog for ngo’s. If you had Fujifilms wider apature versions of the 16mm, 23mm, and 35mm, would you still shoot with the f2 versions? I own both, but I like the light weight of the smaller lenses, but concerned about loosing xtra stops of light in low light scenarios. Hoping for some feedback

[@jbivphotography]

Great question. If I had the faster lenses I would transition the f/2 ones into my mainly for video lenses. The older focusing system is really clunky when it comes to video.

[@GaryJahman]

Any idea for X-T2 for weddings?

[@jbivphotography]

X-T2 is great for weddings. That's what I started with and most of my second photographers who shoot Fuji also use the X-T2

[@GaryJahman]

@@jbivphotography alright good, I have the X-T3 but just thinking to save some money with buying XT2

[@kunaltonape7944]

Thank u for information

[@jbivphotography]

You're welcome. Happy to help out.

[@kunaltonape7944]

please suggest which better wedding & baby shoot used Fujifilm kit ?

[@kunaltonape7944]

& lens

[@bryansmith1725]

Hi John Considering making the jump from Nikon to Fuji. Currently my Fuji camera is the X100F. Looking at the XT3 with 56mm or the new 50mm. I'm having issues with uploading to Lightroom. Can't download from the camera direct plus doesn't want to recognize the RAW files. Any thoughts on this issue? Thanks

[@hosomaki]

oh ! great idea to do a brenitzer method tutorial ! :D

[@jbivphotography]

Totally going to do a brenizer video sometime soon. It is one of my favorite techniques.

[@mickey08love]

Hi i have the xt3 and i was wondering if xt30 would be a great camera as my second camera?

[@jbivphotography]

Oh totally. I LOVE the X-T30 and own one. My only real thing I'm not a fan of is the fact that it only has the little "nub" on the back rather than the "4 arrows" for navigation. Other than that the X-T30 is a great camera and the quality is amazing. I actually did a styled shoot with it and the X-T3 and you almost can't tell the difference between the cameras. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imWUdn2to9yJatE

[@mickey08love]

@@jbivphotography ok ill consider buying this in the future thanks! btw im a huge fan of your work you are awesome!

[@jonathanlogan6953]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ChanelCruz33]

Hey John! Could you let us know what battery charger you are on? I don't see that fujifilm has a dual battery charger option. Do you use a dual battery charger?

[@jbivphotography]

I’m currently just using the standard charger that comes with the camera. Basically, how I charge up before a wedding is I put a battery in each charger (2) and then I also have battery grips for each of my cameras. They hold two batteries each (4) then I charge up the grips as well. I have 4 spare batteries so the 2 that go into the charger first and then when they’re dong I swap them. That’s my whole charging process. I wish I had a dual battery charger because that would make things a little easier.

[@ChanelCruz33]

@@jbivphotography This helps! I didn't want to buy an off-brand dual charger and mess up my battery. Thank you for posting these videos! I am just joining the photography world and your channel has been a lifesaver. I just bought my Fujifilm X-T3 so you have another dedicated subscriber!!!

[@yeminnthein5325]

For budget, Should I choose XT30 instead of XT3 for wedding?

[@jbivphotography]

The X-T30 is totally possible. You'll just have to figure out a process for your batteries since you won't be able to use a battery grip.