Fujifilm XF70-300mm Review - Better than the 55-200mm?

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I've been getting a lot of questions about Fuji's latest tele zoom. In this video I take a practical look a the lens from the point of view of a landscape photographer and compare it with the 55-200mm, which has been my go-to tele-zoom for the last 5 years.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:05 Focal length & Overview
3:28 Optical Image Stabilisation
4:52 Build Quality & Weather Sealing
9:03 Controls
10:18 Focus
12:27 Image Quality
19:55 Conclusion
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@runnerwatch2280 3 жыл бұрын

So whispery that it relaxes me to a sleeping state and I wake up the next morning with subconscious knowledge of camera lenses.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, the lens whisperer

@NWind-go9qn 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, speak up! Or raise your volume.

@maryl1833 Жыл бұрын

@@NWind-go9qn raise your own volume!

@Sanemancured Жыл бұрын

Andy has a particular voice. Why attack him personally over it? Turn up your volume and pay attention.

@ichsanclair3448 7 ай бұрын

😂

@davidwalker2402 3 жыл бұрын

Its refreshing to get a real world review of how we all see a lens preform, pixel peepers can be very anal and off putting at times, and usually leads to having to view too many reviews. Good job thank you.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the video useful

@thecampervanner 3 жыл бұрын

My Fujifilm 70-300mm arrived a couple of days ago and I just love it! Anyone thinking of buying this lens do so, you won't be disappointed. Another in depth video, thank you.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review

@unalozmen526 3 жыл бұрын

Every question on my mind was answered ! Thank you Andy for the comparison video that I have been waiting for months.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Unal, I'm really glad you found the video useful and it answered your questions

@istvantoth7431 3 жыл бұрын

Good to have you back Andy bro... The review I looked forward to!!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, hope it was worth the wait

@snaanarchielago7396 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for let us see your amazing photos. How unbeliavable landscapes they are.

@AndyMumford 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoy the videos

@justintongol7581 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the greatest review of this lens! You say it isn't technical but it's so concise and well written! Thank you!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that's a lovely comment, I'm really glad you found it useful

@dashphillip9704 2 жыл бұрын

I guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my password. I would love any help you can give me!

@erikroyce6949 2 жыл бұрын

@Dash Phillip Instablaster :)

@chuckgt7715 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree, also cool to know he used the 55-200mm instead of the more expensive glass

@davidsmith3716 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughtful and informative video. As always, your presentations are elegant and straightforward. I like to check in with you periodically to help remind me that one does not need a dozen lenses and every piece of new kit that comes along in order to create exquisite and timeless images.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much David, really glad you enjoy the videos

@JenniferKlinger 3 жыл бұрын

You always manage to answer all my questions. Also, nice street photos.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

@Samwalklate 3 жыл бұрын

Great Review! I love watching your videos, something about your voice just soothes the soul. Thank you

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks so much. I often get comments that I speak too softly, so it's nice to hear another opinion

@shibuichi 3 жыл бұрын

Andy, your videos remain the most informative! Thank you.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, that's really nice to know. I'm going to try to do more this year

@PatriciaDavidsonPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I have this lens on preorder. I decided to get the 70-300mm w/extender for more reach for my landscapes. I wanted the 100-400mm for the longest time but didn't want to go with the weight and size of that one. Always appreciate your videos.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you found it useful. Enjoy the lens

@root9065 3 жыл бұрын

Such a treat to listen to someone with experience, and benefit from all the failings I won't have to put up with myself 😂 being a beginner hobbyist, thank you for sharing your insight sir!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found the review useful

@mgono9958 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect review that covered all my questions and great shots from Lisbon. Thank you!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

@johnfragos7660 3 жыл бұрын

What a great, very comprehensive review. Thank you very much for this Mr Mumford

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

@jakobschneeberger3965 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very good review; it is the best I have seen about the Fuji XF 70-300 lens until now. Since I travel to Portugal almost every year, the photos of Lisboa made me particularly happy. 👍👍👍

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the review. Lisbon is a lovely city, I'm lucky to live here

@adomolis 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Hands down the best review of 70-300 in all of KZfaq. Also, excellent city shots. Can't wait for covid to be over and book one of your workshops.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

@DansPiratelife 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best review of this lens! Thanks for all the info

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

@jeffhemming5689 3 жыл бұрын

Your advice in a previous vid about comparing focal lengths that one actually uses was super helpful. Combined with this review you have confirmed the 70-300 is a good fit for me. Thank you for all that you do!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm glad you found that advice useful. It's interesting when we actually sit down and look at what focal length most of our images are shot at...not always what we expect

@jeffhemming5689 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMumford, yes it was! That type of advice is what makes you great at what you ✌️ thank you 🎉

@Mullster 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, big fan of your content which have guided me over the years on getting the simplest, yet extremely capable setup! Thank you for all do the fuji/landscape photo community. I am considering the switch from the 55-200 to 70-300 but concern around 50-70 is real! I’ve been playing around with the tiny 50f2 prime and love it! I think it might be a good option and might be small addition and maybe still keep it simple!

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. The gap between 55 and 70mm is something I can't really live without

@rickycoon4857 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos make me excited about starting landscape photography. I am very interested in the results of your next trip with the 16-80mm and the 70-300mm, looking forward to the video👍

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, it's really nice to know the videos have a positive effect. I really hope I can make the trip with the two lenses to see how they work out

@JoseHerrerawl Жыл бұрын

Just ordered this lens, thanks for the concise review. Great landscape images.

@AndyMumford Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, hope you enjoy the lens

@alisonmeier5826 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this detailed "real life" review. The side-by-side comparison with the 55-200mm is exactly what I needed. This one will definitely go into my lens range as I have been very frustrated lately by the limitations in terms of zoom of the 55-200mm, much as I love it for intermediate range work. Gorgeous images, by the way.

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Alison, really glad you found the review useful. It's a great lens, good look with it

@dieseldavey 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The detail in your images are fantastic 👍🏻👍🏻

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it

@DjCjFoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for addressing my concerns, great review!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found it useful

@GeoffGrant2010 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Andy for a very helpful review. You certainly laid out all of the considerations for purchase or trade! Geoff

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, glad it was useful

@pmcbMadeInIreland 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your review Andy. I got my hands on the 55-200 not long ago and was curious to learn more about the new 70-300. I don’t change my lens that often, as like you I keep mine for quite a bit too. Looking forward to shooting with my 55-200 and exploring what it can do, especially with perspective compression in ‘street’. Cheers again.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. I don't think you can keep a lens for too long, if a tool works well then it's worth sticking with. I meet a lot of photographers who are perpetually switching lenses and brands looking for some incremental improvement, but I've always found that it's better to hone your craft with things that feel intuitive

@jamesm9560 3 жыл бұрын

A thoughtful and very, very in depth review. Thank you.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review

@brendanlynch7296 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review as always, thanks Andy. Delighted to hear you find the image quality to be good. For me the extra reach and teleconvertor compatibility are big plusses, as moon shots and wildlife are areas I'd like to try in addition to landscape.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you found the video useful. I think for wildlife it's going to a great lens...and I really should have a go at a moon image with it before I give it back to Fuji

@loadedvideo 3 жыл бұрын

Some of my most favorite images over the last few years have come from the 55-200mm. Not in a position to need more reach, if anything, I'd like a faster tele. But great review as always. Your landscapes are beautiful.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found the review useful. The 55-200 is a great lens

@MajorAddiction Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr. Andy. Your images are amazing and the review/comparison was very useful

@AndyMumford Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad yo enjoyed the review

@gregturner_awod 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and informative review, useful in my decision to buy this lens. Many thanks!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found it useful

@geirjohannesen667 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Especially as it confirms that I made the right choice when I sold the 55-200mm and preordered the 70-300mm.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review

@MrMike1258 3 жыл бұрын

Very good review. Thanks. Will look at your website for Workshops.. 👍

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'd love to have you join me on a workshop

@seanrendall1514 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as ever Andy, thanks. It looks like the perfect companion for the 16-80 (my most used lens) and far better quality than my XC50-230mm.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's designed to go with the 16-80mm and makes a great pair. I'll possibly give those 2 lenses a try out together in the summer

@robertmullinslives 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT comparison. Thanks so much for your contribution. I've been on the fence between the 55 and the 70....I think you have made my decision. THANKS!

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the video useful

@martinlang5139 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review Andy. Thank you very much!

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad it was useful

@billycullen1689 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, appreciateiate your honesty!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you found the review useful

@smalltalk.productions9977 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the effort and the sharing. i enjoyed your lisbon "landscapes". a beautiful city that i've always enjoyed. i look forward to future travels. stay well.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, Lisbon is a lovely city

@santiagommc 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks Andy!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, hope you enjoyed it

@jofo05 3 жыл бұрын

Mine just arrived and I used it for the first time yesterday. love the flexibility and the image quality has been outstanding. I barely notice it being that much heavier than my 18-55. All I notice is the slight extra length but for a telephoto it’s super portable.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good lens, I think Fuji have done a great job with it.

@ArifKhan. 2 жыл бұрын

I am in absolute awe at your images! Brilliant mate!

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoy my work

@echopaints5446 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. Your photos are so beautiful. They look like paintings!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much

@Ian_N05 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review, been waiting to hear your thoughts on this lens. I’ve just moved over to the X-T4 and went for the 16-80 lens, the 70-300 seems like a good option to compliment it.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. i think with the 16-80 this is a really good pair

@KeesGortPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent review Andy with great photos. I'm happy to ditch my 55-200 which is dreadfully soft beyond 140mm. Super excited to bring this lens to the Pyrenees and the Arctic circle this summer!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you found the review useful. Good luck for your trips in the summer

@Skyballistic 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! My lens gets delivered on Tuesday so I can’t wait to go shoot around the city with it!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it. Have fun with the lens.

@labibhaddad 3 жыл бұрын

Dear God, your pictures are just plain gorgeous, wonderful work, and thank you for sharing really sound down to earth opinions, thank you

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that's a lovely thing to say. Glad you enjoyed the video

@johnt7155 3 жыл бұрын

Great images, thanks for the review.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found it useful

@frankseophotos9633 3 жыл бұрын

I am curious to see the comparison between 70-300 and 50-140. By the way, great review as always! And the photos are stunning!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have the 50-140mm anymore to make the comparison. Thanks for the comment

@garypardyphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Based on Andy's 55-200 vs 50-140 comparison where the 55-200 performed well, I'd say the 70-300 should be better still. It's really about how important that 50-70mm range is for landscapes.

@amitchattopadhyay9367 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent images and review. Thanks

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it

@jaapkamstra9343 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andy! Great review: Thanks! Also some very cool city scape shots, looks like you could shoot every genre :)

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I'm really not much of a street photographer, but it's what I'm limited to at the moment with the lockdown

@EddieInzauto 3 жыл бұрын

You’re the best, Andy. Thanks for this.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment

@michivanhalen7086 2 жыл бұрын

I love to watch your videos just to see your amazing photographs

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the videos

@thickrebel6493 3 жыл бұрын

1:31 Arnold Böcklin's 'Isle of the Dead' painting popped into my mind. Beatiful shots on your side and great lens review as well.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found it useful

@kundanrai 3 жыл бұрын

The kind of reviews I like ... thank you.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

@ozuidema 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and fantastic pictures. As expected from the best landscape shooter on YT! You should have a million followers on Insta. 70-300 looks very nice, but I think I would miss the 55-70 range if I switched from the 55-200.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, that's a lovely comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the review. You're right, I'd really miss the 55-70 range too

@chrischan5168 3 жыл бұрын

This looks good for my motorsport work. Focus limiter is a very nice addition for Fuji

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

The focus limiter is a nice addition

@volkerarminhafner8530 3 жыл бұрын

love your images in the video!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@matthewwells1606 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Andy! I bought this on a whim last week because I was on "the list" at my local store for one. I was surprised how nice the images at 300mm looked, so I bought it. I definitely agree it's probably more a poor man's 100-400 than a true 55-200 replacement. This and the 16 f/1.4 would make a great kit for a hike; throw in another mid-range prime like a 23 or 27 and it would be a great travel kit. Certainly beats lugging around the 50-140, even if it isn't as sharp or fast.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. yeah, it's an interesting focal length and I'm surprised that so many people asked about it as a replacement for the 55-200 because it feels to me a very different beast.

@roussel_explore Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this really complete video !

@AndyMumford Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful

@algalax 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it was worth it

@subrotomitra 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.. Well made, easy to listen

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video

@michaeldreese4979 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review, Andy! Love the way you examine gear as a tool in creating impactful images. I own the 16-80 and enjoy its versatility as a travel lens. I purchased the 55-200 last fall at a large discount. Although the new 70-300 would be a great addition, I love the flexibility at the short end provided by the 55-200. It could mean fewer lens changes in the field. Any thoughts?

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Michael, really glad you enjoy the videos. I really use that area at the short end of the 55-200 a lot and wouldn't switch to the 70-300 because of that, but if you have the 16-80 you already have that covered. I'm thinking of taking those two lenses with me on a trip later in the year

@dummatube Жыл бұрын

Stunning images Andy!

@AndyMumford Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@dummatube Жыл бұрын

@@AndyMumford I came for the lens test and stayed for the inspiring images! Cheers, David Myers, Digital Masters Australasia.

@the_meaning_of_love 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a photographer Andrew, great discovering your channel trough this video 🤩 instant subscribe !! great job 👏

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you enjoy the channel

@petoneoldboy2222 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy- a great well-balanced review. Very easy to digest. Particularly useful comparison of the Apertures between the two lenses at their comparable focal lengths! Think you may be the only reviewer I’ve seen who has included this important information. My 55-200 apertures are bang on with yours, except for the 70mm focal length: your stated aperture is 3.5, which is the starting aperture at 55mm. My 70mm aperture is f3.7. Hope that makes sense. Think this lens is definitely worth having to obtain much sharper shots through the 150-200mm focal length - and good sharpness between 200-250mm will be excellent. Anything beyond 250mm is in bonus territory. Many thanks. Andy H.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you found the review useful. Yeah, the aperture at 70mm, I remember if I twisted a tiny amount past that it went to 3.7, but I'd but that down to variation across the batches on the zoom ring.

@scotimages Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Many thanks.

@AndyMumford Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful

@grantnewton5705 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review Andy - many thanks. Like you my landscape kit contains the 10-24 and 55-200 ..... I like the look of the 70-300 for the extra reach and sharpness ..... always find my 55-200 to be soft at the long end when focused to infinity (seems OKish at closer distances) ..... but it does make the gap from 24mm rather large!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, that gap from 24 to 70 is really big. Maybe the 50mm prime?

@WesTaylorPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Sticking with the 55-200mm after seeing your review. Thanks for the video! I don't need the extra little reach. Much rather have the little bit extra on the wide end. Having owned and sold a dozen different fuji lenses I soon realized that fuji makes good lenses all around! I keep it simpler now with 4 lenses.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think the 55-200 is a really really solid lens and it's not one I'll be changing any time soon

@MarekTech 3 жыл бұрын

Very good review. Very informative. I've been using XF 55-200 for a few years now and am also tempted by this new 70-300mm ;-)

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, really glad you found it useful

@AlmondFarming 2 жыл бұрын

Great comprasion, thank you!

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it

@ethanperez4774 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered the tamron 17-70mm and this honestly seems like a fantastic option to pair with it!

@AndyMumford Жыл бұрын

Never used that lens, but I've heard good things about it

@krzysztofkwasnicki3188 3 жыл бұрын

Very good RV. Thank you for sharing your opinion.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fo the comment, really glad you enjoyed it

@tomaswilde5481 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. Thank you very much !!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, hope you enjoyed it

@xhawathy5311 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, thank you very much

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@zemekiel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review and comparison, makes it clear for me that the 70-300mm is what I need to complement my 16-80mm. Now then, what I need to figure out, is which wide prime lens I want to go for, to get back into night sky photography!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you found the review useful. For a wide prime for night photography it's tricky. For me the 14mm isn't wide enough for those shots...I want to fit more in, and I ended up selling mine. At the moment I use the Laowa 9mm, which is nice, but has some issues with the corners. I'm thinking of giving the Rokkinon 12mm a try in summer

@zemekiel 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMumford I ordered the Samyang/Rokinon 12mm/2 earlier today as it was on sale (norwegian online store). Looking forward to testing it!

@GiaPuZ 3 жыл бұрын

Nice analysis. Compliments.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you found it useful

@opalyankaBG 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great review. I look forward to hearing your findings of the Rokinon 12mm, it's my UWA lens of choice due to the small size, light weight, light gathering and great price.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you found the review useful. I should have the review of the Rokkinon up later this year

@wilfs1196 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent review. I sold my 55-200 (regrettably) in anticipation of the 70-300 for my X-T3. Unfortunately, they have not been released in Canada as of this date.I'm a retired senior, hobby photographer , tutorials like yours make the hobby more enjoyable, & i've subscribed. Looking forward to future videos sir.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing, really hope you continue to enjoy the videos

@mygothan 2 жыл бұрын

HI, I live in Ontario. You can get 70-300 from BH, which i just did yesterday. Free shipping over $99.

@wilfs1196 2 жыл бұрын

@@mygothan Better to buy from Broadway camera in Vancouver.Fast shipping ,great service & no "surprise import fees/duties" 3 months later from the CRA. They seem to have more stock too of the 70-300, X-E$ & X-S10 compared to the big "H" in Canada.

@GONZOFAM7 3 жыл бұрын

Andy thanks. I still use the X-T1 so won't get the 6 stops but it will be a great upgrade to my current XC 55-230. The kit will be the 14mm f2.8, 16-80 and this when I get around to purchasing it.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good selection. This will pair really nicely with the 16-80

@timothylinn 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT review, Andy. It answered all my questions about this new lens vs the 55-200. Thanks for putting in the work to get this done.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found it useful

@dahmenhassen8365 3 жыл бұрын

I wait this for long time thanks

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I hope it was worth it

@imolis 3 жыл бұрын

I like your landscape photos. They are awesome.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video and the photos

@findermanimages 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and helpful video, thank you. I'm looking at a longer zoom lens to add to my Fuji kit. I was for a long time looking at secondhand 55-200 lenses as they are very good value for money. However, with the 16-80 that I already own, the 70-300 may just be the answer. I'll head off and have a look at your trip that you mentioned with these two lenses to see how you got on.

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, this lens pairs really well with the 16-80m. In the end I never did the trip with those two lenses as I wasn't able to borrow a 16-80mm, but hopefully sometime this year

@Coveskipper 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. It's perfectly timed for the decision point I am at. At which I am... Have an x-t20 with the 18-55 kit lens, then bought the 55-200 for the long reach. Then this 70-300 shows up and I purchased it for the extra reach (and the option for the teleconverter) for doing bird photography, land/sea scape and moon shots. Now thinking of moving to x-t3 and selling the x-t20 and 55-200... At the point of wondering about the 15 mm gap. Your review has really helped me decide. I think it's farewell to the 55-200... Looking forward to the x-t3 and resulting lens pair. I'm subscribed and looking forward to more videos.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun with the XT3, I really loved that camera

@robertoalfalla256 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another excellent review. I recently bought and returned the 55-200MM based on the emergence of this lens. I haven't received it yet but I'm looking forward to using it for Landscape and some wildlife work such as Whale watching. I do also like the close range ability for some abstract versatility. I sold my XF18-135 and my 56 1.2... I have an Ex2s and and X-H1 my other lenses are the XfF 18-55 , 35 F2, 16 1.4 and the 23 1.4. One day I hope to join one of your trips. Best to you! Thanks..

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

It's a great lens, I'm pretty sure you're going to love it. Have fun

@clarkejones8090 Жыл бұрын

I think this is an excellent review. Thank you.

@AndyMumford Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad it was useful

@wouterj.vanduin8706 3 жыл бұрын

Just one thing I missed in this review is the ability with this lens to shoot up to or down to 0,5 size macro. That is the same as with Fuji's own short macro-lens. That is a great plus for this lens. And it just combines perfectly with my 16 to 80 zoom. And takes one set of filters with the right step-up rings for each of the zoom lenses (includinng the 10-24 mm zoom). 77mm filters work wonders on 67 mm, 72 mm and 77 mm. Great when combined with Manfrotto's XUME magnetic adapters.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

I read about the lenses macro capability but I know very little about macro photography and so didn't put it to the test

@sreejeshsivaraman 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained. 😊 I read somewhere close focusing capabilities are excellent with this lens. I guess this lens is excellent all rounder for both landscape and wildlife/bird photography. By the way your street photography is Superb!😍. You should do that often.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you found it useful. Fuji has something on the website about it being useful for close focusing, but the closest focus I could manage was around a meter. As for my street photography..thankyou 🙏 I don't do it a lot, I really need to improve.

@NigelHarperPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review Andy! I have the 55-200, but will soon be replaced with the 70-300, I hope! Cheers

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review and have fun with the new lens

@SourianteOrange 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@rocketmanab 3 жыл бұрын

Love the added sharpness at the long end (my 55-200 @200mm is no bueno) and really like it being able to take teleconverters! I want one.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

The ability to take a TC is a really big bonus for this lens I think

@billyburg4870 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review. Great photos too. :-)

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it

@gottahavegoalsset 7 ай бұрын

The quality is amazing!

@AndyMumford 7 ай бұрын

It’s a great lens

@BrendanGM 2 жыл бұрын

Great review and nothing wrong with being "mainly cityscapes shot around Lisbon" - they were brilliant!

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the images

@tumtum821 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome photos!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@madebyPure 3 жыл бұрын

Those plants in combination with that photo are bangers

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks so much

@skad71 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, I discovered your channel a little while ago and as per your previous gear reviews, this an absolutely brilliant but honest assessment of this new lens! I’m ordering one soon. Although I absolutely love landscape photography ( just bought the new 10-24 WR) but with all the restrictions on travel and moving about, I am rethinking my subject matter a little..I have a lot of woodlands around where I live and of course a lot of beautiful birds which I can photograph. I can see this new zoom being the perfect glass for that, especially with the opportunity to attach a teleconverter to give you that huge range! Although you didn’t mention anything about it, have you been able to test the quality and character of the bokeh at the longer ranges on single subjects at the lowest fstop? Portrait shots would no doubt benefit as well. Keep up the fantastic videos!

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Steve, glad you enjoyed the video. I didn't get the chance to test the lens like that..I'm not much of a wildlife or portrait photographer and it was just an aspect of the lens I left out as I'm not really in a position to be able to offer a decent opinion on them

@michivanhalen7086 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, the images are so beautiful!!!

@AndyMumford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment

@michivanhalen7086 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMumford honestly, I wish someday I'm able to take photographs as you! I wish you all the best!

@2DogAle 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the 55-200 (I am the person that has been emailing you with lots of questions about switching to Fujifilm X series cameras and lenses) and was thinking about the 70-300 instead instead of it but I didn’t think it offered that much more for my use in landscape photography for an additional $100. This was a great and honest review Andy. It is so hard choosing lenses, especially when switching from one manufacture to another. I can’t wait to see your results form out in the field with the 70-300.

@AndyMumford 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad you found it useful. I just borrowed the lens from Fuji and I'll give it back this week so won't have chance to do an field images. I might borrow it again to take it with me to Norway in July though, I haven't really decided yet

@2DogAle 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMumford I can't wait to see if you do take it with you.