You didn't have to speak so mellowly, light so beautifully, edit so cleanly, be so thorough, add ambient music, add it such good example shots...but I'm glad you did
@FlatLanderOptical8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RIPKaunas8 ай бұрын
Can't believe this channel has only 170ish subscribers! :O This review is perfect!
@FlatLanderOptical8 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@James_08_076 ай бұрын
Firstly, great review! I just bought an X-T30ii with this lens included... seems I made the right choice vs the XC16-45 alternative! can't wait to start using it
@FlatLanderOptical6 ай бұрын
Good choice!
@monolab1239 ай бұрын
This video is exceptional, thanks for such a professional review. Will try this lens soon with my fuji xt-5.
@FlatLanderOptical8 ай бұрын
Have fun!
@BigBenAdv9 ай бұрын
This is an excellent lens for its price point (if you've bought it as part of a 'kit lens' bundle). I got it bundled with my X-T20 all those years ago and have never felt the urge to need to buy another lens within that focal range for general photography (street/ urban/ travel). I'd be very happy to just have the XF 18-55 paired with an ultra-wide like the Sigma 10-18 or a Laowa 9mm Zero-D for travel. The OIS built-in on this is really amazing; I normally use an adapted Flektogon 35/ 2.4 on my X-T20 and had swapped back to the 18-55 earlier today to teach my wife the basics (so she'd not have to care about MF). I totally forgot that this lens had OIS and was wondering why we were going down to 1/10 SS without any shake (trying to teach her about shutter speeds and priority). That was a facepalm moment. Optically, this lens is most excellent by kit lens standards but I find that the sharpness and lack of LOCA also detracts from the 'old film' look I prefer - hence, I usually prefer having the Flektogon on the body if I can.
@FlatLanderOptical6 ай бұрын
It's great to hear about your positive experience with the XF 18-55mm lens, especially as a versatile option for general photography like street, urban, and travel. It's a testament to the lens' quality that it's remained a staple in your kit since your X-T20 days. The built-in OIS indeed is a standout feature, as you amusingly discovered while teaching your wife. It's interesting how you balance the sharpness and modern optical qualities of the XF 18-55 with the vintage 'film look' of the Flektogon 35/2.4 for different aesthetic preferences. Your approach highlights the fun and creativity in photography, experimenting with various lenses to achieve desired effects. Keep enjoying the journey through your lenses! 📷
@steevevazful5 ай бұрын
Superb video thanks a lot. Especially the subtle music... Subscribed...
@GarretGrayCamera8 ай бұрын
If they never called this a kit lens and priced it higher, it’d probably be coveted by pros. Fuji has made pro lenses for years in the tv broadcast world and never really made them for the masses, like Canon trying sell Rebels with a kit lens in Costcos across the country. So that’s why this lens is so well made.
@dalexa8 ай бұрын
It’s still the lens that Mark Fearnley uses on his work and it’s really great
@FlatLanderOptical6 ай бұрын
Interesting backstory thanks for sharing!
@itstimetogo492 ай бұрын
For the money, this lens is amazing. DPReview TV compared it to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 and it performed extremely well. I own a Japan-made copy and use it on an X-T2 and an X-T5. Highly recommended, especially for travel.
@bennielaars2 күн бұрын
Great review. I was wondering how the 18mm on this lens compares to the 18mm f2, can’t find any videos on that.
@textdriven8 ай бұрын
Nice reviews man. Keep up the good work
@FlatLanderOptical8 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@redoni34295 ай бұрын
this video is so calming
@FlatLanderOptical5 ай бұрын
Glad you found it calming :)
@mostlymessingabout10 ай бұрын
Nice one. Interesting background music. Makes a change to you know who channel 😇
@FlatLanderOptical9 ай бұрын
hahah thank you!!
@phillipgoldsworthy85319 ай бұрын
Probably one of my all time favourite lenses..... lives on my XT1 (as prefer the older 16mp sensor) and has produced some of my favourite images to date
@FlatLanderOptical9 ай бұрын
Awesome! what you like about the xt1 sensor I haven't tried it myself very curious to hear.
@matthewryan99355 ай бұрын
Great video and awesome new channel. -new fan/sub
@frankartale10267 ай бұрын
This is a great lens. I have a made in japan one. My other fuji lenses are not made in japan. Excellent videos
@FlatLanderOptical7 ай бұрын
is there any major difference between the made in Japan one that you could ascertain, id be curious to see if manufacturing differences effect overall performance.
@frankartale10267 ай бұрын
@@FlatLanderOptical i honestly dont think so. The lens is crazy sharp and the ois works better than i remember. I have had the 18-55 a few times. It really is a perfect travel lens.
@atselykovskiy10 ай бұрын
This lens is parfocal in practice
@FlatLanderOptical9 ай бұрын
ive also noticed it does a good job however at the end it often doesnt keep up. thanks for commenting !
@GhettoFabulousFILMS10 ай бұрын
How is this lens paired with fuji sh2s
@FlatLanderOptical10 ай бұрын
Its a very good combo, corporate sharp with excellent stabilization, its for those gigs where its fast, handheld but you need somewhat long lasting footage to fill up the frame. however its also worth looking at that new tamron 18 70 2.8 as that seems to have everything this one doesnt.
@GhettoFabulousFILMS10 ай бұрын
@@FlatLanderOptical thank you so much. Let me go check the Tamron 🙏
@slglasius10 ай бұрын
hey platlander, moest gelijk weer even denken om deze lens weer even op te pakken voor de EDC, dacht drop even een comment, want dat is weer goed voor de resultaten aangezien de kwaliteit van je kanaal veel hoger is dan je abonnees op het moment, maarja wat wil je met 3 vids.
@FlatLanderOptical10 ай бұрын
Thanks voor je comment. meer videos onderweg. Elke week een video staat nu in de planning.
@jan-martinulvag19532 ай бұрын
I have seen so many tests on this lens and they all come to different conclusions. Its very strange.