This company is making medium formats most interesting lenses.

[@zombeastxx]

The fact that GxAce is under 1m subs is astonishing. The amount of production and story telling is unrivaled and unparallel to any photography/cinematography youtuber. Dude deserves way more recognition for his work.

[@peerlessportraits]

Exactly my thoughts. It's an indictment on the KZbin algorithm.

[@youssefmohammed5456]

Not much people like there sound effects/voice but imo the videos themselves are really great if you can get over the voice

[@enshongmiranda]

Not a lot of people are fond of gimmicky effects and too much hyperbole. Too much eye candy without adding much information that can be had from others isn't for everyone.

[@thomasjessen]

But it is quite simple. People need a face to identify with. That is the big problem.

[@peerlessportraits]

@@thomasjessen Daft Punk, MF Doom, the Wizard of Oz.

[@MicaelWidell]

The transition between english and mandarin in the beginning was so satisfying, I think I'll have to rewatch it a few times now.

[@radtad676]

Such an epic channel. I recently had my 50r stolen with the Fuji 80 lens and a few other lenses. I got it all back and this video comes out deleting my depression!

[@riccichang2004]

0:30 Always love the 'Machine' to 'Human' transition in the beginning, it sounds like someone in the 'Future' 2094 reviews a lens created in 2024. ❤

[@samuelsummers5342]

I like to think that its a translation program switching on to use a 2020's dialect so we can understand. so cool

[@sirsnipesldr]

The production quality of these videos is always incredible

[@tophermaz]

Bro is secretly Spielberg

[@NakedTrashPanda]

You quite easily have the best aesthetics across any channel. Really love the soft green/blue colors with the glowing text and just the overall dark scheme of everything. I really haven't gotten into cameras, literally never owned one, slowly getting into them through your channel and some others, but despite not really being into it, your content is just that enjoyable. Feels like I am watching a movie. Also weird that people dislike the voice so much seeing as it only takes up like not even 5% of the video..

[@SennaLuna]

The best part about all of these videos is how you script everything as if it was a historic documentary from the future, which will have the effect of making it ageless.

[@moviemaster3435]

gxace could be the best used car salesman... Ten seconds in I already want to buy whatever he's selling!

[@michivanhalen7086]

Every time I watch one of your Videos I am inspired. I love them!

[@gimmboslice]

whats the transition called at 0:11? looks awesome!

[@vincentschaap3568]

It's a simulated glitch

[@bosco_bosco]

I was never bothered by the modulated voice. I think its part of the brand now. i like when he uses it for more hyperbolic or fantastical lines, like "obsolescence is obsolete".

[@alistair6290]

The bokeh is very distracting on this lens. I had the opportunity to try out a friend's and, coming from Sony GM lenses, the gaussian blurred bokeh was odd.

[@GxAce]

Thats a good way of describing the bokeh! Yeah it looks great at certain distances, but not all!

[@henriperretducray7713]

@@GxAce did you know the shutter type on gfx can affect the bokeh ? try mechanic shutter only

[@thesecretlifeofmichal]

Seeing the results from multiple videos, the 65/1.4 is still a lot more pleasing and a tad bit wider, which is what I like and it would still be on my 50R. Amazing production as always, Casey.

[@nigelianzamora]

Small side note - the music choice for the credits on this one is top tier!

[@pr1sm55]

Every video feels like a short film, the amount of work. Jesus.

[@nigelianzamora]

Thanks for another beautiful video. No one else who's videos I look forward to as much. God bless you, brother!

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

Does anybody know how he does the voice thing?

[@thestroller7142]

This is some next level video for real

[@notapplicable4283]

I feel like I was watching a Mr. Robot film. Insane work.

[@stevenjames7082]

As much as love the style of your videos, the modulated voice has always worked for me. It's great to listen to for me, and a yet another fantastic way to tell your story with a mysterious and interesting character.

[@sternschnupper]

big question is how does it compare to the speedmaster 65mm 1.4 on the one side, and to vintage 85mm 1.4/1.8 lenses?

[@jp2503]

I've been using a Zhongyi lens turbo for years and it's fantastic. Def have to try one of their lenses.

[@watching-youtube-now]

The way it renders highlights as well as the unusual bokeh make contrasty images look like a 3d render, for better or for worse

[@theowlfromduolingo7982]

A very unique look - the portraits look amazing. The close-ups look fascinating

[@helgeeisenberg1528]

what's the bigger piece of art, the lens or the video about it?

[@bosco_bosco]

Your videos always remind me of the Alien movie franchise, back when they were good. I am desperately saving up for a used fujifilm x-t3 to start my way in to the hobbie, thanks to a beautiful video you made. Amazing content. Even for someone who knows so little about photography.

[@DirectionalAssemblage]

Are you running your vocals through a vocoder with a synth carrier signal for the classic gxace robot voice effect?

[@rajanlliw]

Would also love to know what software he's using for this

[@SourPlanet]

This lens is indeed awesome... but for me, the real beast of the GFX line-up from Zhongyi is the Speedmaster 65mm F1.4. Subject separation on that lens is unreal. The 50R plus that lens.. unapproachable for price vs size vs image quality.

[@oussamaelbaz5168]

You wouldn't believe my level of excitement when I noticed you finally dropped a new episode. Best content on youtube for me by far. With that off the table, now I watch the video.

[@malthus101]

Did you............... 💦? 🧐

[@BatteryAcid777]

I love your videos, they inspired me to get into photography. I had to settle for a olympus OM-D E-M1 but I'll get a fuji one day :)

[@hourvoyses3522]

Still loving my 65mm 1.4

[@alt5185]

Gxace truly makes one of a kind videos, everytime he uploads it inspires me to create something.

[@JustinCase1021]

That crisper drawer though....genius.

[@raymondchen6906]

What’s the track name at 2:11?

[@soupwetforever]

I always enjoy seeing Ningbo in your shots. I lived there for years.

[@BBnose]

Does the lens has Hasselblad X system mount?

[@GxAce]

Yup! Forgot to mention that

[@mbanksj]

Love your videos, So curious about all the tech in the background that makes up the environment and story of your videos. Not that I'm entitled, or you have to, but I'd love to see more about them, whether just info or anything.

[@GxAce]

I post behind the scenes stuff over at patreon.com/gxace if you want to learn more about what goes into my videos :)

[@afseale]

I love that vocal transition at the beginning…..slick! :)

[@hex__x0x]

I think the biggest thing that draws me into these videos (besides great storytelling and exceptional cinematography) is the nostalgia that radiates from the casual retro items in the composition of each shot. It's a very oddly satisfying feeling to see and ESPECIALLY hear even tho I don't even know what they are in most videos. I legit pause sometimes, keep looking at the items, and just for a minute let my thoughts take me back to those times (although I'm only born in 97), in a mix of memories and imagination. God I love those times. Thank you gxace for presenting something as high in quality as this.

[@valjdakosta]

gxace with the kings and creatures soundtrack. unreal

[@scannerbarkly]

Every video is somehow better than the last.

[@martinfalt]

How does this lens compare to the Mitakon 65mm 1.4?

[@ajeesh3485]

could you please tell where you get the music that play on the background, or provide the list of music you using in a video?

[@ImVengeance127]

I for one love the modulated voice! Also that transition from Chinese to English was so slick.

[@sduck409]

Can you put the name of the lens in the title or description? I can’t understand what you said when you said what it was.

[@_trismegistus]

What camera profile (or adobe profile) do you tend to base your grades on when editing?

[@FA1ALERR0R]

Amazing video as always! Would love to see you talk about/ showcase some vintage glass for fuji, I know you've talked about liking lenses with character and it would be great to hear your opinions on some of them

[@TheTroyLauExperience]

Babe wake up, GxAce posted

[@janekoppitz]

Don’t listen to the haters, the modulated voice is a staple of this channel and real Replicants have no trouble understanding it ❤🤖

[@GxAce]

It’s never gonna go away hahaha I like it too much.

[@rickbiessman6084]

@@GxAce YES! I think you found the perfect balance of how much to use it, and more importantly when.

[@free2learn734]

its a big turnoff for new viewers though.

[@TheForeboding]

It's a turnoff for me, but only because of the bass response. If you would highpass that, it's much better on the ears when on headphones or when using a sub. The sub is going crazy when you do that and I always skip it.

[@Eyeofkamau]

@@free2learn734nope, not me when I was viewing for the first time

[@baxslatton]

Being in my 30’s, your style of videos are what my brain needs. Thank you sir🙏🏻

[@DrZylvon]

Still enjoying the epilogue so much...

[@timrickmann]

Thanks again for using my music man! Love seeing it used in such a great piece

[@SighPix]

Well that was incredible 😮

[@mikafoxx2717]

Always love your style of videos, even if I have no need for anything in them. Little Canon RP with a 40 2.8 on an adaptor has more use than any L zooms or sigma art 1.4's.. light, good enough. If I wanted to jump to GFX, I'd get the 55mm only and call it a day. And just shoot the everliving hell outta it. But I don't honestly think it'll make a difference for me. At least one not worth that price difference.

[@melvyn_ivy]

I beliebe their 65mm has been the enthusiast's pick tho I prefer this focal lenght. Teh 65 is 1 kilo while this is actually lighter at 850g. And cheaper i believe at 600 compared to 900. I'm excited to give this a try in the future, for me it is very much an assignment weight choice not so much for travel. For that I have jsut picked up the Mamiya 80/1.9N with half the weight.

[@EricAdeleye]

Excellent video.

[@GL-GildedLining]

Every frame a painting? No. Every frame a _photograph._ Gorgeous work yet again.

[@azuki2919]

Medium format is just... unreal its amazing

[@ourplekitty]

hey! just a lil constructive criticism about the audio that isn't about the robot voice (which I like personally, gives a lot of character to your videos). I just wanted to say that the sidechaining on the music from the dialog is a lil over the top and becomes really distracting, I actually find it quite uncomfortable to listen to on speakers or headphones, probably something to work on a bit :)

[@-grey]

I figured out why I love the look of your photos. It reminds me of photography tumblr circa 2009. Snaps that use moodiness and the mystery of the unsaid/unshown to create atmosphere and visualise place as story. I think it does a lot more than the current trend of documenting loneliness, because the conceptual negative space is a bit more open to narrative. Kind of like a set of establishing shots from an A24 film, I'm pressed to see a pattern rather than just relate to the feel. It looks really great when it's all collected and consistent like this. 👌

[@avngr_alter]

Hey, big fan of your videos and images you take. I will get myself a fuji in the near future, so i wanted to ask, whats your opinion about fuji raws in LR? bc i read LR has problems with the xtrans sensor. And if you will ever make your presets for other softwares like capture one? would also love more videos about the xpan or even better tx-1 ;) underrated channel imo btw. keep up the good work!

[@vandalpaulius]

It always takes a bit of time to mentally prepare for your videos. Because they transport me into Bladerunner or Stray or Cyberpunk atmospheres that are so very heavy on soul. But whenever I finally commit, I know - the video will be masterpiece

[@jacksonlevlog9963]

Awesome video mannnnnn, the temptation of getting a gfx is killing me hâhaha. Quick question GrAxe, between the lumix s5ii and the new gh7 which would you prefer?

[@kayjaylin]

Back to it!

[@EVIL9000]

One thing i notice is that i often see the same photos used in different videos highlighting different products. It's very hard to distinguish photos made with the lens or camera or not.

[@YS58329]

Can you please make a video on the gfx 50R

[@xb21lakshrastogi86]

BROTHER, THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. FELT LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A MOVIE

[@lefunghi6151]

I recently started saving up for a GFX and the first Video you release since I got into your channel is one about a G Mount lens… Coincidence?

[@TheValueOfQuestions]

I love the music and sound in the video

[@absak]

lol i love the cell culture plats as props lol

[@kunstfuhrer]

the production level You show is unbelieveable as always. Thanks for telling about this lens, I have never heard of before

[@DEADPEDAL]

I am an avid medium format film enthusiast, but in my nearly 20 years with 120, I've never had the chance to shoot digital medium format. I can only imagine how fun editing these huge digital files must be.

[@jameshasseriousedoubtsabou560]

Ragghhhh you aree sooo insanelly good at what you do!

[@Brause_Market]

epic intro as always ; )

[@Ghhrjovi]

Every Fuji KZbinrs eventually goes to gfx, is this the marketing or is medium format really superior?

[@GxAce]

There are only so many cameras in the world. Gotta catch em all.

[@ChrisThe1]

Damn, the photo at 4:07 is absolutely incredible

[@SERIOSGASSYNDROME]

Gx: Congrats to your chinese language skills. Works specially well with the modulated voice of your alter ego. Go on, do not listen to the barking dogs.

[@LazyBushcrafters]

Didn't know you knew the Adventure Archives crew!

[@OZD_Collective]

Is there a A6700 alternative lens of this kind? @GxAce

[@joelmulder]

My only issue with these types of lenses is that I find manual focus to be horrible without an optical focusing system. The digital split prism focusing is really jarring to me.

[@LoFiAxolotl]

Coming from 645 and 6x6... i rarely ever shoot wider than f8... having more than half a hair in focus is kind of important... fast aperture lenses had it's use when we were stuck on ISO100 and 200 films... maybe at some point KZbin and Reddit will learn to stop down their lenses to actually produce decent photographs

[@1PiPiPi]

Come to Hangzhou!

[@Photographysoup]

Now we’ve got the 35mm 1.4 and the 18 f2 are we gonna complete the trilogy with the 60mm 2.4?

[@j_cooks]

Keeps getting better and better! One of the best on KZbin and in his own lane!

[@MrShoori]

like allways a deep analysis of the subject, you throw yourself on, and still your style is so mezmerizing and unique. To sum it up: love the art you bless us with. Thank you deeply.

[@VadelGame]

Epic intro like always!

[@imiphilipp]

I love watching your videos. Not only do you provide an excellent review of fascinating equipment, but you also evoke that indescribable feeling in your stomach, like watching a blockbuster thriller for the first time...

[@joshuaam7701]

Was that Max Verstappen at the end there? 😂

[@necron1050]

I'm soo jealous that something like this isn't on the Mamiya/Phase One 645 mount.

[@alexbadeu]

The work that you put into making your videos is awesome.

[@6884]

waaait, is 00021 the serial number?! damn!!!

[@cr_phot0s]

I might have try the lens out on my 50S ii. :) great video and images.

[@malthus101]

"You've done a man's job Sir... it's too bad.... I'm broke." 🦄

[@HeSo_71]

GFX 50R in gxace video 👀

[@starsburial]

4:11 bro.....

[@wasifmoramen]

im not even interested in what the video is about at this point...just here for the vibes

[@waitwhat9669]

tbh, medium format works best with portraits, those landscape shots could have been taken with an iPhone

[@radtad676]

They sure could but they wouldn’t have looked like that at all.

[@cinestillsamurai]

Is it called zhong yi because it is 1.6? a very interesting name

[@mcouthon]

When the aliens find your photography, they’ll be like “oh, earth was a dystopian hellscape as early as 2024; neat”

[@jpoconnor5744]

Yet another delicious cinematic treat!