The Bear’s Advice for Street Photographers? | Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 Autofocus Lens Fujifilm X

[@theoinstitute3036]

Feel you. Took a break from most street photography and went to very basic nature photography since I am hiking a lot. The connection piece has ended up being myself. Reconnecting with myself via nature has been an interesting journey. Good work Jack! 👍

[@BokehTherapy]

Nature photography sounds amazing - glad to hear it's working for you. Happy shooting!

[@EricWier]

This channel has really pushed me to consider how cinema is framed through the lens of a photographer, which has been great! Taking small elements and trying to incorporate them into my creative process. The Bear is a wonderful show; it is exciting to hear it get discussed in this light. Also, I admit I only ever shoot my Xt4 in single point autofocus, ha ha.

[@BokehTherapy]

As you can tell I love the bear too! Can’t watch it just before bed though, too much adrenaline haha. Single point AF is the way to go with Fuji, no firmware update needed if that’s all we use

[@janromo9753]

Cool vid Jack. Always looking forward to these. Thanks for connecting with us!

[@BokehTherapy]

Lovely to hear from you as always!

[@juliette-mansour]

Very interesting, Jack. I enjoyed learning about cinema. I appreciate your personal comments about connection. SO important aspect of life. Your ongoing honesty and dedication is not unseen for me, for sure.

[@BokehTherapy]

Thank you for always watching and commenting Juliette - these videos are fun to make even if they don’t get that many views lol

[@barclayjb]

Love this format. Thanks Jack.

[@BokehTherapy]

Thanks so much! New formats are fun, will keep plugging away at it.

[@gshocker77]

Another very interesting video. Never really looked at video work as a source of inspiration for still photography. I like the use of the telephoto lens to get a different emotional response. Looking forward to your next video on the 28mm as I am considering picking one up before my trip to Japan. Keep up the good work.

[@BokehTherapy]

I chose the 26mm in the end - traded autofocus speed for sharpness wide open. Next video coming up - thanks for watching as always!

[@gshocker77]

@@BokehTherapy Even better. Really looking for something to capture the architecture of Tokyo and those amazing side streets. Don’t want to lug around my f2.8 zoom. My Leica use has me reaching for my Z8 more often than my Z9 for shoots that require the autofocus speed.

[@BokehTherapy]

When do you head off - planned your itinerary yet? I am looking forward to visiting the Nikon Museum when I head there in December

[@gshocker77]

@@BokehTherapy I am definitely going to the Nikon museum.. so glad it has re opened. Going to be in Tokyo most of the time but will visit relatives in Komoro as well. I highly suggest the Ramen museum in Yokohama. Amazing setting and great place for some vintage style images.

[@BokehTherapy]

Thanks for the tip - I will be filming hours of B roll in the Nikon museum for sure lol

[@neilmacon8411]

I have The Viltrox 75mm on my XT3 and I love 💯

[@BokehTherapy]

It’s super sharp - happy shooting!

[@drchtct]

Great video. Both the Sirui 75 and The Bear are on my list. I'm very picky with bokeh and fringing, but given the price, 1.2 aperture, reach and weight, I couldn't fault any of the images the lens (and you) produced in this video. For just over €300 and under 500g, you get a mix of an 85mm f1.8 and 135mm f1.8 portrait lens, as well as a bit of a light-weight 70-200 alternative that can work for city and landscapes. 70-200 is more versatile of course, but is it light & cheap enough to go into the bag for the casual street & travel photographer? I wouldn't use this as my first or only prime, but pair it with a standard zoom or a 35mm, and it can really enhance the perspective on a scenery. I'm glad Sirui made this because no matter how perfect the Viltrox 75 or some full frame 135s are, at 700g and above, it's just too heavy for me. If Fuji ever made a 75 f1.4 or 1.8 with a smaller body and linear motors, they'd sell a ton of them.

[@BokehTherapy]

Glad all the images gave you a reference point - it is a very light weight lens for the distinct look. We are spoilt for options as mirrorless shooters these days, thanks for watching!

[@justo_photography]

Great video! When I use the 56mm APS-C lens I have I struggle shooting street. Maybe one day I’ll get it down. Also great videos. Love the way you have narrative videos with photography. It’s a style the inspires me and I hope I can emulate it as well as you do. One day 😂

[@BokehTherapy]

Hello 56mm on APS-C is one of my favourite working distances and looks. It’s worth persisting! Thanks so much for feedback and watching, more to come!

[@raulfernando1089]

Thanks for the lessons! How would you compare this to the TTartisan 75mm?

[@BokehTherapy]

TTArtisan is full frame and more vintage rendering, this Sirui is APS-C and more modern. For the Zf I’d go with the TTartisan. Thanks for watching!

[@warrenc2306]

At 75mm on a Fuji camera, make a project on Street portraits. Capture the feeling expressed thru the faces of every day living. It would be challenging, but what projects worth it are easy! Get out and shoot!!!

[@BokehTherapy]

Great idea - I am considering a longer lens for my Nikon Zf for this exact kind of project. Thanks for watching!

[@steveh8658]

Is it too much to ask to be wanted? By others? Yes, yes it is. You can't control people, and being manipulative is evil. Validation can only come from within you. Steps: Find what's important to YOU to bring to the world (cinematic street photography); Find your audience (Galleries/Local businesses/Stock/KZbin); ASK them what they want to see or buy (Research); Propose your offer; Provide your product/art/service; Get paid, get attention (but only so you can give more of yourself to you and hence the world) Don't ever desire to be wanted by others; want yourself (know yourself) first, get yourself, and go from there.

[@BokehTherapy]

Thanks Steve, I am not seeking validation for my photography per se because I’m fortunate enough to just do it for fun! It is workplace culture I was trying to speak to, especially one that many colleagues of mine across many fields are struggling with. Employees are not treated with much dignity in this day and age, only way out is to build something for yourself. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@steveh8658]

@@BokehTherapy I understand. Yes, building something for yourself (and your community) is so much easier to do on your own these days. Technology allows us to be very effective one-man-bands. The issue is the so-called security that other peoples' businesses provide. The more employees that decide to strike out on their own, the more those ignorant businesses will struggle. We are seeing that happen now in many fields. I always advise getting your own business started part-time before leaving employment.

[@BokehTherapy]

Part time business alongside full time day job is the only way I have seen it work. Thanks for the advice!

[@jakubstrumillo]

I write that under Plena video, but You really need to try XF 90mm f/2 LMWR it actually Pre-Plena lens.

[@BokehTherapy]

Thanks for the tip - maybe when I get the next gen Fuji camera I need to try out the 90

[@jakubstrumillo]

@@BokehTherapy 90mm got quad linear AF, even with X-H1 is super fast.

[@BokehTherapy]

Alright! Will need to test it out

[@jakubstrumillo]

@@BokehTherapy its possible that with new Fuji body like X-H2, X-H2s or X-M5 it will be faster than Plena on ZF.

[@gchristopherklug]

After listening to this, I’m sending you a message.

[@BokehTherapy]

Thanks! Hope you’re doing well

[@gchristopherklug]

@@BokehTherapy I’m good. You had footage in there showing an interview with their DoP. Where did you find that?

[@BokehTherapy]

It’s linked in the video description! Quite a good interview

[@MadefromJava]

Small world, I was just thinking on how I’ve been able to build relationships through KZbin.

[@BokehTherapy]

Yeah man it’s not what I expected to be the best part of the platform! Hope you and the family are well

[@MadefromJava]

@@BokehTherapy we’re doing well, hoping the same for you and your family. I’ve haven’t tried the Sirui Sniper, but I tried the Nightwalker on an XH2S and I enjoyed shooting on it. I imagine they’re the same with the difference being autofocus.

[@BokehTherapy]

I think optically they are the same! Nice lenses for the weight and price

[@rayrayg9]

When I saw "telephoto" I thought 300mm or more...but that's just me heheh

[@BokehTherapy]

haha not yet anyway! Over 100mm is tight enough for street photography. Thanks for watching!