Why the Fuji GF45mm is Essential

[@KevinDeal]

Do you have the Fuji GF45mm f/2.8? Is it an essential part of your arsenal? Did you trade yours for the 55mm f/1.7? Tell me about it below.

[@cameraprepper7938]

I do love an aperture ring ! I will like Fuji to make more compact and light Lenses, most of the GF line are too big and too heavy, take a look a the new Hasselblad XCD Lenses which both are compact and light weight though they have a leaf shutter ! I really do not know if I am to get the 45mm or the 50mm, I am very tempted by the 50mm because it is the most compact and light weight GF Lens and very close to a full frame (FF) 35mm Lens ! GF 50mm diagonal equivalent to 39mm, vertical eq. to 33mm, horisontal eq. to 40.9mm, I thin the vertical angle is the most important ! The GF 45mm diagonal is eq. to 35.1mm, vertical to 36mm and horisontal to 36.8mm. I would NEVER use a Lens like the GF 35mm for close-up portraits !

[@sansinutube]

What is your favorite GF lens for landscape photography?

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@sansinutube If it was me, I would get the 30mm, 45mm or the 50mm and the 80mm Fuji GF Lenses for Landscape Photography.

[@sansinutube]

@@cameraprepper7938 Thanks. I was thinking of the 45-100 f/4 for landscapes. Have you tried that lens, and if so, what is your opinion of it?

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@sansinutube I never use zoom.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

14:10 I saw you using the aperture ring that you don't care to have. Caught in the act! Haha.

[@KevinDeal]

Can't do a proper lens review without testing all aspects of it.

[@herbertmasing]

Your photos are from another world in terms of composition and style 😮😮😮

[@KevinDeal]

Thank you! And thanks for stopping by!

[@BenjaminKanarek]

A very nice lens indeed! In my metier, blowing out the background for the sake of blowing out the background is so predictable. Where I reside, it is all about the story the styling and the settings.. There is a reason one choses a tool. You choose the tool after establishing the story board. You don't chose a focal length for a feature film, you create a screen play and chose the tools to accomplish your goals. Most photographers are too hung up on the gear and not the photography.

[@KevinDeal]

I agree with this 100%.

[@jdpst20]

Im moving into the gfx100ii system and am really looking into the 45mm. Or the 32-64 mainly for versatility but like the 45 bc of size and 2.8. I shoot more environmental photos and like to not always blow out the background. I like the af speed of the 32-64. Is the af still solid on the 45? I want to either do the 32-64 and the 110. Or 45mm and 80mm. Not sure

[@KevinDeal]

AF speed is about the same. It’s a little slower on the 80 due to the larger size. I went the 110 and 45 route. Of course you can choose to shoot stopped down whenever you want but if you do find yourself needing isolation, the 45 gets you more.

[@ChristopherKeels]

first, great channel! I'm slowly walking in to fuji and the GFX 100s ll is temping and the 45 is now on the list. I rented the 55 and loved it but 2300 is a leap. I have the 80mm and the 45 sounds like an affordable complement. Curious, are you going to buy the GFX 100s 2? seems like it's abetter body and autofocus

[@KevinDeal]

I will eventually buy the 100S II. But I am currently working on fine tuning my Canon rig, and that's taking up time and money. My guess is there will be a price drop around Black Friday. Fuji regularly does rebates and I'll hold out for that. Thank you for the kind compliments!

[@nevvanclarke9225]

Great video mate. I had been thinking about this for awhile. I'm really keen on the 55 1.7 but now you've made me think which is a good thing. Looking forward to your thoughts on the new GFX 100s ii this is a pair would be phenomenal.

[@KevinDeal]

45 is a beast of a lens. And it’s not big or heavy.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

@@KevinDeal cheers mate

[@xiaoqingli9260]

Sir, have you ever photographed the Milky Way with 452.8? How is the image quality and edge coma? Thanks🙏

[@KevinDeal]

I haven't. I'm not that good at astrophotography and haven't carved out the time to learn it. Something on my wishlist.

[@xiaoqingli9260]

@@KevinDeal It's okay. Thank you.

[@anthonym3051]

I just got the 45mm today and I am loving it. Very light. My EX Viltrox 27 and 75mm feel bigger and heavier.

[@KevinDeal]

It's pretty crazy how beautiful that lens is when you consider how small it is.

[@anthonym3051]

@@KevinDeal Your images with the lens are amazing. Love it.

[@KevinDeal]

@@anthonym3051 thank you

[@markowenwardgongs]

It took a long time to settle on the gf45 but I love this lens. The colours are incredible and it’s just so reliable. There are no issues using it and for those whinging reviews out there that complain about it I’ve really no idea what they’re talking about. I use it with a 50s ii - a 100 ii is beyond me. And I’m very happy with the results no have a bunch of vintage lenses but I’m realising I like the gf45 more. Just need to pick one more longer gf lens to partner with it for my ultimate 2 lens kit - I’m thinking it will be either the 63 or amazing 110. Any thoughts? I can’t buy both.

[@KevinDeal]

I wonder why people who reviewed it hated it. It's my favorite lens TBH. I did the trio of the 45, 63 and 110. I personally would get the 110 next as the 45 and 63 are close-ish in focal length. Not super close, but close enough. The difference between the 45 and 110 will be obvious and give you more versatility in my opinion. Happy shooting!

[@ArqueImago]

Hello Kevin 👋, I have a question and I would like your advice. I want to buy the 45 mm, but I don't know whether to buy the 45 mm fixed or the 45 - 100 mm. Which one would you recommend?

[@KevinDeal]

It depends on what you shoot. Both lenses are sharp, but the 45mm is a little sharper, more shallow and lets in more light. That being said, the 45-100 is also quite sharp and it obviously gives you a VERY useful focal range. Size is a consideration. Shooting the 45mm will make you feel like you're shooting on a full frame camera. If you shoot on the 45-100, you definitely are going to feel like you're shooting on a larger medium format camera. Depends on what is important to you.

[@ArqueImago]

@@KevinDeal I really look for sharpness in my photos, more than luminosity. I think you already answered me with this, thank you very much! 🙌

[@benard702]

Thanks for this video on the 45mm. What about are your thoughts on the 50mm f3.5 and maybe why you don’t use it as often? I’m trying to figure out which lens pairs to have in a kit for mostly people photography

[@KevinDeal]

I have the 50mm 3.5 and intend to make a video of it. It's a convenient lens, due to size, but the 45mm (to me) just has more to love.

[@benard702]

@@KevinDeal looking forward to your video

[@choongching]

Nice sharing. Do you think GF 63mm can be a close companion with this 45mm as well?

[@KevinDeal]

I love using them together. They are different enough to justify. The 63mm really has amazing shallow depth of field at 2.8. Here's my review of the 63mm, if you want to compare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmS9f2yXpZKtipY

[@choongching]

@@KevinDeal awesome videos. Your photos (output) from each lens are very good and helpful. 🙏

[@KevinDeal]

@@choongching thank you!

[@petrpohnan875]

I did try this 45/2.8 against my Sigma 40/1.4 and did not find any relevant reason why not to keep the Sigma (body is 100S II). Not only because the full two stops wider aperture but mainly because the rendering of the Sigma is just superb and 45/2.8 did not bring anything the Sigma would not have. The 3D pop when shooting full body environmental portraits at f/1.4 is phenomenal!

[@KevinDeal]

The important thing is that you figured out what worked for you

[@BoultenInc]

What can you say about the GF 50mm f/3.5 LM WR?

[@KevinDeal]

I’m working on that review right now. Hope to have it out in the next two weeks.

[@TingILi]

The performance of all GF lenses is phenomenal even the zoom lenses. It belongs to the "collection" level. 🤣🤣

[@KevinDeal]

The optical performance is pretty amazing, for sure.

[@unstanic]

Minimum focus distance has been my biggest gripe with the GFX system. You just can't get close enough when you need to..

[@KevinDeal]

I know. Would love to see a MKII version of this lens where that gets addressed.

[@marcglaudemans637]

The 35-70 is the one lens that focuses really close. At around 35cm it is better than almost all of the primes. The only downside of that lens is that close focus at the 70mm end of the lens and wide open aperture produces rather soft images. But anything up to 63mm is perfect. Did you ever use the ‘kit-lens’ Kevin? It is lighter and smaller than the 45mm and more versatile. Of course it doesn’t open up to 2.8

[@KevinDeal]

@@marcglaudemans637 I do use the "kit lens" and I am putting the finishing touches together on my review. Hope to have it out in the next few weeks. Stellar lens for the money!

[@D800Lover]

If I had to have one GFX, this would be it - and I haven't even watched the video yet, but I will.

[@KevinDeal]

It’s my favorite as well.

[@kurotaka007]

Just added it to by list of (6). I find it my go to lens now vs 35-70mm. Street photo's in and around Tokyo area. A $540 difference between the 55mm. Love it!

[@KevinDeal]

Good choice! I love mine!

[@kurotaka007]

@@KevinDeal Are you debating a move to the 100Sii? Not really sure about the upgrade impact? Still vacillating if I want to hang on to GFX or move to Z8??? Medium Format hmmm??? I'm thinking more boxes checked with Z8. I was playing with one at Mapcamera and the focus was like butter... so smooth and fast. Even thought about going back to SONY but what? Wait for the A7RVI??? Heard SONY will be raising the bar again for all other camera manufacturer's ??? Hype? Deep pockets, wouldn't surprise me. Again, this incremental change in the camera world sucks!

[@KevinDeal]

@@kurotaka007 I am going to eventually get the 100SII and will convert my 100S to infrared, but I am going to put that off until later in the year. I am fine tuning my Canon rigs at the moment, which is tying up some money.

[@bobby350z]

If you like 35mm FF equivalent then yes, this lens is great. To me most photogs do 24mm, 35mm, 50mm so that's why I like 28mm, 40mm and 65mm more. I sold my 45mm f2.8 but haven't yet bought the 55mm f1.7. Right now using 80mm f1.7.

[@KevinDeal]

28mm is a solid choice as well

[@TingILi]

I sold my 80mm f1.7 for 110mm f2 and bought 45mm f2.8. The 45mm f2.8 surprised me indeed.

[@leonardstarrofleonardstarr2190]

I have both 45,55 though they are close they are very different

[@KevinDeal]

Definitely in terms of isolation abilities.

[@mcmasterphoto]

Loved your review! Still laughing my ass off...

[@KevinDeal]

Thanks!

[@snowhite1qazse4]

If there are GF 45 1.7 you might change your mind coz it will be much more versatile in many ways if you dont mind the weight

[@KevinDeal]

Maybe. The wider you go, the less impact a shallow depth of field has. And, if I buy a lens for story telling, a blurry background is a blurry story. Not really why I bought this lens. And then to add $1000+ and a full pound (to me) doesn't add much at all. For people who want to isolate, I can see it being cool.

[@snowhite1qazse4]

@@KevinDeal I see

[@ngaionobumoto3356]

you really like that backpack don'tcha?

[@KevinDeal]

I needed a subject to shoot. It was on my back. Convenient.

[@tombube49]

I bought and sold the 45 2.8 three times. And now I have the 55 1.7 but it is slow and heavy. You’re right bokeh is not the key for good photos and I will sell the 55 and buy a second hand 45 because it is also my favorite lens of the GFX line. I have the GFX100S II sind yesterday and there the 55 is still slow.

[@KevinDeal]

Thanks for sharing. If I ever buy the 55 1.7, it won't be to replace the 45 2.8. Can't replace my 45 2.8. Too valuable.

[@SD_Alias]

f1.7 is slow?

[@tombube49]

The AF motor is slow

[@SD_Alias]

@@tombube49 Ah, ok i understand. Yes if fast AF is important, the GFX is not the sports photographers system.

[@walterlee3839]

@@tombube49 Not on the 100 II

[@cameraprepper7938]

I do love an aperture ring ! I will like Fuji to make more compact and light Lenses, most of the GF line are too big and too heavy, take a look a the new Hasselblad XCD Lenses which both are compact and light weight though they have a leaf shutter ! I really do not know if I am to get the 45mm or the 50mm, I am very tempted by the 50mm because it is the most compact and light weight GF Lens and very close to a full frame (FF) 35mm Lens ! GF 50mm diagonal equivalent to 39mm, vertical eq. to 33mm, horisontal eq. to 40.9mm, I thin the vertical angle is the most important ! The GF 45mm diagonal is eq. to 35.1mm, vertical to 36mm and horisontal to 36.8mm. I would NEVER use a Lens like the GF 35mm for close-up portraits !

[@KevinDeal]

I own both the 45 and the 50. I prefer the 45. That reminds me though, i need to finish my review of the 50.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@KevinDeal That will be nice to watch ! I hike a lot, so I do not want to carry too much heavy gear !

[@KevinDeal]

@@cameraprepper7938 it's great for hikes.

[@cameraprepper7938]

@@KevinDeal If you only bring that one Lens, I do not ! Fuji needs to make new Lenses that are much more light weight !!!