Fujifilm XF150-600mm lens review

Fujifilm XF150-600mm lens review - in a canoe

Рет қаралды 40,285

Күн бұрын

A detailed, hands-on review of the Fujifilm XF150-600mm lens with sample photos and video. Recorded in a canoe
A few notes:
This video was produced with pre-release hardware/firmware, and Fujifilm has asked me to indicate that some elements may still be changed before release.
The name badge of the X-H2S is covered with black tape, as I recorded this video while under non-disclosure.
None of the samples were taken from a canoe. I did take photos from the canoe following the recording - in general, canoes are so unstable that, although the X-H2S's is very good - it's not really possible to shoot at 600mm in a canoe. Sorry.
The audio blip at 4:30 is wind overloading the Zoom F2 recorder.
RELATED VIDEOS
**********
Fujifilm X-H2S review: • Fujifilm X-H2S review
TABLE OF CONTENTS
**********
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Sample photos
00:58 - Basics
01:38 - Stabilization
02:38 - Controls
03:39 - Focus speed demo
05:53 - Alex and squirrels
06:17 - Paul and birds
06:51 - Breathing, Bokeh
08:08 - Summary
08:57 - Acknowledgements
CREDITS
**********
Alex Beetham took the photos of squirrels.
Paul Marshman Instagram: Instagram: birds_onthe...
took the majority of the bird photos.
Calla Heilbron paddled us down the Humber
#NOTSPONSORED
**********
I have not received compensation in exchange for posting this review.
If you would like to support me, members of this channel receive additional perks:
/ @maartenheilbron
Or support me directly via PayPal
www.paypal.me/maartech
While I do appreciate your support, no content will ever be behind a paywall.
AFFILIATE LINKS
**********
I receive a small commission if you purchase:
Cotton Carrier Holster - use this affiliate link for a 10% discount: www.cottoncarrier.com/discoun...
Fujifilm XF150-600mm lens: bhpho.to/3N2ZldF
Fujifilm X-H2S camera: bhpho.to/38ZA1q2
Maartech’s video production essentials:
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse...
www.amazon.com/shop/maartenhe...
FLICKR
**********
The images used in the video, (including EXIF) will shortly available on flickr
ABOUT ME
**********
I do read and respond to all comments, which are moderated. If you leave a relevant question or civil comment without links (which are filtered by youtube) it will be posted, I will reply.
Spend more time with me:
WEBSITE/BLOG: maartech.com
CONTACT: maartendotheilbronatgmaildotcom
DISCLOSURE
**********
I am not sponsored or compensated by any manufacturer, I have not accepted payment to review this or any product. The lens and camera were on loan from Fujifilm Canada, but they did not review the script or video prior to posting.
I am compensated by Google Adwords, who place videos before and after my videos. I receive a small commission from B&H and Amazon if you purchase using the affiliate links.
Please do not allow this to influence your purchase decision. Should you wish to support me, please use the links above.
I encourage you to visit and support your local photo/video retailer.

Пікірлер: 231

@venom2k2 2 жыл бұрын

it's always a pure joy to watch your videos. Thank you for the awesome work :)

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, a real pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@Michaelmolyneux09 Жыл бұрын

A very clear and useful review, with just the right amount of detail, thank you :)

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks very much, a pleasure to read your kind words.

@primal_aperture_photo 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Maarten! Very exciting lens for birding or wildlife! Thanks for all the info!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Always nice to read that viewers appreciate my work, thanks for commenting.

@droneforfun5384 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for good review and for clearifying that you were not sponsored or told what to say in the review. Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@kimpagel1778 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your indigenous people land acknowledgement!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to get on the river without thinking about those who have been travelling on it for a long, long time before we could.

@mariablazeska3365 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful review, very helpful! ❤

@MaartenHeilbron 10 ай бұрын

Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work.

@tuquanvinh Жыл бұрын

Very informative and calm explanation. Thank you sir!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

So nice of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@unknowncaller4739 2 жыл бұрын

Finally have this exact set up as of today and I’m loving it.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Including the canoe?

@unknowncaller4739 Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I wish

@dougmacmillan1712 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Maarten! This is a very helpful review. I've rented the 100-400 + the 1.4 extender twice and was very impressed. I almost bought it, but I don't really do the kind of photography it's suited for often enough to justify the price. I am surprised that the new lens is as close to the 100-400 + extender price as it is. I also appreciate your acknowledgement of those who were here before us. It sounds like you've done some research. My wife is a direct descendent of John Ross, the Cherokee chief who helped his tribe on their Trail of Tears journey after displacement. I did a little checking about Canada and ran across a book, "The First Peoples of Canada" written by Alan McMillan! There's only a few KZfaq reviewers of Fuji who I read regularly and you are one of them. Keep up the good work!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that my work (and the details) are appreciated. When I’m out in a canoe, it’s hard not to think of all those who have travelled the same journey - and who’s care for the land enables us to enjoy it today. Hopefully we will be good stewards and leave this lovely bit of Canada’s history to our children.

@barzan2012 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your amazing review on the lens Maarten. I really want to have that lens as soon as possible. This is something that I want to have a journey with even if it is expensive.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I do appreciate knowing that my viewers are helped by my videos.

@dodgy1954 2 жыл бұрын

You are a class act! - Great review.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! A pleasure to read your comment.

@johannestan6878 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review - thanks so much!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, always nice to know viewers enjoy my work.

@angeloregina 2 жыл бұрын

Great review and nice photos

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@murrayscheuerman5900 2 жыл бұрын

Nice introduction to a lens many of us Fujifilm shooters will be considering.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting.

@swissheartydogs 2 жыл бұрын

Miigwech dear Maarten. As usual you’ve nailed it: Perfect light telelens with 1.4TC & monopod for creative Landscape photography from a boat: paddle steamer/Leman, jonque/Mekong, zodiac/Antartica, canoe/Canadian Lakes ;) should be great with my XT4. Greetings 🇨🇭

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but be aware that it takes quite a lot of stabilization to be successful in a moving water craft, even on relatively calm waters.

@rashomon2020 Жыл бұрын

Hi Maarten! I have no need for such a fine lens ... but I was intrigued to watch your video regardless after coming across some of your other Fujifilm video reviews. You have a wonderful non-patronising manner and it was a very enjoyable watch as expected - keep up the great work! I hit the subscribe button without hesitation. I had no idea where you were based but I'm from the UK but will be visiting Canada in a month and I'm all set to capture some of the beauty of the Rockies with my Fujifilm X-T2 and modest set of lenses. I have to say I was somewhat choked with your words at the end and felt compelled to write. Massive kudos to you for recognising and respecting those native tribes of the land - truly wonderful of you to call this out. And I agree the meaning of that greeting phase is beautiful. 🪔 I won't get to see you in person Maarten but I would like to say "Aaniin" back to you.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to read your kind words. Sadly, I'm not near the Rockies (we're in Toronto) but would have loved to meet up for a coffee and a photo walk. Enjoy your travels.

@andrewohler9701 2 жыл бұрын

Another helpful review, thanks Maarten. What will certainly interest many people: what aperture does it have at 400mm?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. About F7.2

@pierrelaviolette670 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maarten, once again a great review. You said your friend found it was light for 600mm, should it not be compared to 900mm?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. Yes, that would be fair.

@desmondtraynor1401 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo great video as usual, this might seem like a dumb question, will this lens work well with the xt3 . Thanks again for the video.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

This lens works with all Fujifilm cameras with an x-mount. That includes the X-T3.

@filmstudiojapan 2 жыл бұрын

I was so happy to see a review from you on this lens Maarten. Was worried I would only find the usual suspects with nothing but good things to say. Looks like a great lens, but high iso noise in low light on the X-H2s was my primary concern, which you confirmed here. Lack of parafocal was the final blow for me personally. I wanted to want this lens, but have to be honest with myself. If I could afford it the 200mm F2 would be more in my lane.. Still considering X-H2s, but need the right lens for it. Coming from Z6 with 200-400 F4, it is hard to see the path...

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

If you have a Z6 with a 200-400F4, this is not a path I would consider.

@filmstudiojapan Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for your honest advice.

@frankiecalabro2617 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful person. I love this channel!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind, a real pleasure to read your kind words.

@phcib2195 2 жыл бұрын

Just got back from the Porcupine Mountains in the UP, since I am heavily invested in Fuji, will have to decide to sell my 100-400 with the 1.4 teleconverter giving me 840mm, or buy this new lens, which I like that the Zoom is internal and gives 900mm without a teleconverter. I will wait until this fall when Fuji's 40 megapixel camera comes out and next year after seeing extensive BIF birds in flight testing to buy the New Fuji Camera or jump ship to the Sony A1 or Nikon Z9...Thanks for another Great Video

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, and agree that it would be best to wait until the fall to finalize your thinking.

@World-of-Fireworks Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Heilbron, would you be able to compare the XF150-600 with the 70-300 (in combination with the 1,4x and 2x TC)? That would be very interesting!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

It would be interesting. Let me see if that is a project Fujifilm would support with equipment loans.

@MTCBKK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice video. I was wondering what your thoughts are concerning the aperture of the new lens at 400mm being F7.2 vs the F5.6 on the 100-400mm. That's something where I'm wondering if it's not best to hold onto my 100-400. Then again I love sharpness and I'm hoping the new lens is overall sharper, especially at the long end? It's also a bit longer but I do own both teleconverters so it's not that big of a difference again, except for hopefully sharper images as teleconverters aren't ideal? Best regards from Bangkok

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Only you will be able to decide the answer, based on your style and needs. Hopefully you'll be able to test one at your local dealer soon.

@bulbigood6558 Жыл бұрын

Just open official MTF charts

@alekseibuinyi 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review) thank you. Do you know what some audio beeps during video were caused by? And it's quite nice to see your attention to indigenous people of the North) as a person from one of arctic tribes, I like it)

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I do know what caused that. I'm using the Zoom F2 external recorder (so it's not an effect introduced by a camera) and even with 32 bit float (and no ability to set the level) an occasional gust of wind over-drives the processor. Next time - a better wind sock or mic inside the shirt.

@richyw959 2 жыл бұрын

How is the build quality compared to the 100-400 lens. Also we’re you happy with the sharpness of the images at all zoom ranges. Thanks for your review.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, sharp at all focal lengths in my testing. Can't compare the build quality, haven't used the 100-400.

@permagnussirnes2480 2 жыл бұрын

Nuanced and informative, thnx! I'll order it, and would also appreciate I'f you'd tell me the name of the carrying West (should also fit my xf200 F2 right?)

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Cotton Carrier Holster - use this affiliate link for a 10% discount: www.cottoncarrier.com/discount/MAARTENHEILBRON?ref=Mu_HzpMubnfFq

@50shadesofNV Жыл бұрын

This was cool

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

@Smarty3853 Жыл бұрын

This lens arrived yesterday and so far so good. I've attached it to an X-Pro 3 with a 1.4 converter. However I am unable to use the Focus Preset function. I think it is because I am using it on an X-Pro 3 which is not subject to a Firmware update that allows use of the preset function. I don't think it will be a huge problem for me because the automatic focus seems to be pretty fast. I'd be glad to receive confirmation/advice on this.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Great question, but unfortunately I don't have an X-Pro3 to check it out. Let me reach out to my friends at Fujifilm Canada.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

My Fujifilm contact says that there is an update coming for this issue, but no timeline has been provided yet.

@Smarty3853 Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks Maarten. I really appreciate your help.

@mortenthorpe Жыл бұрын

The buzz of the lens is either iOS and/or the linear motor magnetic rail focusing system… the linear rails are very noticeable in the smaller 50-140, which btw is regarded as fujis best XF-zoom lens

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your notes.

@baphomet6963 2 жыл бұрын

F8, this is the best lens for everything. No other company has such a great lens for this price with this low light performance. Thank you Fuji for this great lens…

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I don't think it's best for everything. For sports and wildlife it's a very good choice.

@tilikumtim5562 2 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting to see a comparison between this and the Sony 200-600. I think the only benefit of this Fuji lens is that it's lighter, but will wait for the comparisons videos before deciiding to ditch Fuji. Moving to the Canon R7 + 100-500 lens is tempting, but that Canon lens is so expensive!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

A comparison would not be fair. The Sony is a full frame, on a crop sensor the Fujifilm lens actually offers a 900mm field of view. Sadly, all good lenses are expensive.

@tilikumtim5562 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I think a comparison between the Fuji lens and the Sigma 150-600 + Fringer adapter would be fair, especially as the Sigma is roughly half the price.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@tilikumtim5562 Yes, I'd like to see that!

@Ollierastall 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you. ✌🏻

@MaartenHeilbron 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

@AlainLafleche1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marteen, great review. I would like to see how the xf150-600mm perform on a X-T4. Most of the peoples on youtube show the performance on the new camera XH2S... but is it the same performance on a X-T4 ? Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

At the moment, the X-T4 is slightly less stable, and focus is a little slower. They’ve promised a firmware update which will likely address those issues.

@AlainLafleche1 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you Maarten for the update, this lens will be my next one :-)

@Jason-fp7vi 2 жыл бұрын

Wow on those shots of the CN tower. It looks like you were just about standing on the lake in Etobicoke yet could clearly see the antannaes on top of the tower. Optics blow my mind 😂

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

It is quite impressive.

@dehribaissa3024 2 жыл бұрын

just curious do you guys think this lens can be creative for landscape or cityscape images that include elements in the background like the moon or a plane, I think the compression made in this focal length is very hard but creative and you don't see that many photos using these lenses

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

That is an interesting idea, howeverI think it would be very difficult to find a suitable position to do this in most urban situations. Even at the widest end (225mm equivalent) it's not easy to get landscapes or cityscapes.

@marcusslade9804 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a focal length in my wheelhouse and kudos to Fujifilm for producing it because, as you say, that focal length in the APS-C arena is a rarity. Terrific introduction to the lens and, again, kudos to Fujifilm for making it “affordable”. Not wanting to sound petulant, I do wonder to whom Fujifilm is targeting this lens as it seems the bulk of sports/action/wildlife photographers (for whom this would be standard arsenal) are shooting “Canikony”. Then again, paired with that XH2s, it may just be a killer combo for the video/stills shooter. Props to your daughter too on the paddling coz it looked like you were moving at a pace based on the rippling of…the Humber?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I think that there are likely some nascent sports/wildlife photographers among Fujifilm fans. And who knows if this is the push some need to consider this brand. Thanks for the kind words - yes, it’s a challenge to be the one paddling while I talk and gesture. Calla’s years of camp out-trip experience (as a counsellor) means she is up to the task - which includes keeping the background pleasant as we go.

@WestVirginiaWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

This lens and the new xh2s is making me consider switching haha

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestVirginiaWildlife It would.

@bngr_bngr 2 жыл бұрын

I shoot professional sports with a 400/2.8 and 600/4.0. I wouldn’t give that up to shoot at f7.2 or f8.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should consider a career change?

@skakdosmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Maarten. I won't be buying it, but thanks anyway. I have a question and a comment: You say the full frame equivalent zoom range is 229-914 mm? Unless the focal range is really longer than specified, then this amounts to a crop factor of approximately 1.524? Are these "odd" numbers listed by Fuji, or did you figure them out based on observations? I'm not surprised you had little success at 600 mm in the canoe! You might have mentioned it in the video to warn potential buyers.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, always appreciate your comments. Yes, those focal length numbers are provided by Fujifilm - so I guess, not quite 1.5. I'm sorry, that observation came only after I'd recorded the video and was looking at the images (and screen recordings) at home. Hopefully viewers do read the description.

@toddm6999 2 жыл бұрын

This dude rocks

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

This dude also appreciates your kind words.

@mulatokudzava7797 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Maarten! What a long lens!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a line from the wolf to little red riding hood. The reply would be "All the better to see you with my dear."

@d-entrecasteaux 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the overview. A question: why are these large zoom lenses white?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

The usual answer is that light colours are more reflective, keeping the lens cooler. Anyone?

@tjkrueger2655 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron That, and also looks cool in pearlescent white ;)

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@tjkrueger2655 Ah, that's why they do it - cool to the power 2.

@davaireport2479 2 жыл бұрын

Would appreciate your opinion if it worth upgrading from xf 100-400 for birds photography. Will it be a better quality sharper image in your opinion? Thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Well, mostly upgrade for the longer reach. I didn't get a chance to compare image quality side by side this week.

@davaireport2479 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you

@jerseyreddevil3139 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. How does that lens compare to Fuji's other big lens, the 100-400?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, never tried the 100-400.

@Tarix13 2 жыл бұрын

love your voice!!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

@JohnSchairer Жыл бұрын

Have you used the 100-400? Do you have thoughts about this lens compared to that one?

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

I have not.

@DalsPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

After my comment on the other vlog (About the H2-s,) I found this review about the lens. I find it interesting, I am used to Tamron- Sigma long lenses. Yet they have one less stop at the end of the range (600mm) How odd that the lens doesn't have a stabilization button? Is it always ON ? Despite the fact that I was waiting for a lens with one less stop, thanks to the cameras being able to take isos up, I don't think that will be too hard for us birders. Birds are mostly shot during the early morning or late afternoon. Thank you very much! I will await your final comments about both lens and camera when they are released into the market! Best from distant Uruguay.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose there is no stabilization switch because there's no point in turning it off? Thanks again for commenting.

@arghyadipsen2429 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to say, sir, there are at least two situations of long-lens use where turning the lens stabilization off is crucial, and both of those situations are quite common in birding/wildlife situations. 1stly, when set on a tripod stabilization needs to be turned off, otherwise it fights the natural stability from the tripod and often resulted in blurry photos. Now, if I presume this lens detects the tripod automatically (like the 16-80), 2nd question arises regarding panning. Lenses like these from other brands mostly have a panning mode in stabilization switch, that turns the horizontal axis off for a smooth panning shot. Now again, I suspect if XH2S does that in body or not, but I certainly know that many fuji bodies can't do that. So making a stabilization button on the lens does make sense, for a lens of this category.

@DalsPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for answering Maraten ! Hopefully I will be in Scotland by november , who knows, if we can meet! :)

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@arghyadipsen2429 The stabilization (and I'm well aware what a disaster it is on a tripod) can be turned off in camera - I assume that leaves some optical system in place, but I didn't detect any issues. Panning is also accounted for (Fujifilm has been held to task for this issue) in the settings. An advanced non-panning mode is available. Hope this clarifies.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@DalsPhotography Enjoy your trip to Scotland. I'm in Toronto, Canada!

@user-rd2sn7pe4b 2 жыл бұрын

Отличный объектив, но останусь пока со своим 70-300 с 1,4 телеконвертером, меньший вес и отличное макро для меня важнее. Спасибо за видео!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Я ценю твои добрые слова.

@josecolon8143 2 жыл бұрын

Like always very informative! This lens is a clone of the XF100-400 with teleconverter. I wonder how they behave side by side zoom range by range (aperture wise). Could you do a comparison between the XF100-400 with the 1.4 teleconverter and the 150-600 without teleconverter? 🙏🙏🙏 Oh please, please, please!!!! 🙇🏻‍♂️

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Right. Let me see if Fujifilm will support your request.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this helpful note.

@w.shaneschmidt4194 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I will ever feel comfortable watching you handle all that photography equipment in a canoe on a river!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

That’s part of the charm of these videos - it’s like going to a car race and waiting for the crash.

@_noahrh 2 жыл бұрын

Maarten in the wild!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I'm frequently in the wild.

@w.vangelder108 2 жыл бұрын

I use the 100-400 + 1.4 extender (= also F8) for years. Dear Fuji; why should I buy the new 150-600 for only a couple of mm's more and and with the same aperture of F8 ? For months I hoped they announced a 150-600mm with aperture F6.3 like most other brands. I'm a little bit dissapointed. 🙁

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Rhetorical question?

@ashotabadzhan8304 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for video, is it compatible with fuji xt2 camera?

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

It is compatible with all x-mount bodies, including the X-T2

@ashotabadzhan8304 Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron thanks!

@swiftblade13s 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the review but I'm curious: how does the lens perform on the X-t4? is the stabilization/focus still acceptable is it likely that we're going to get a autofocus software update for the X-t4 soon? I'm not a video shooter and the xh5 (XH2s X'D ) doesn't really interest me

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

hehe, I didn't have an X-T4 to try that.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

update on this - my friend Sonam came over last night with his X-T4. The stabilization is just slightly less, the focus is noticeable slower.

@TheRacerRich 2 жыл бұрын

Fuji has said that the xt4 will need a firmware update to work well with this lens. One is coming but fyi and test combining the today at present won't be representative of the finished product.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRacerRich We'll see.

@bngr_bngr 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRacerRich I doubt a software update is going to make a two year old camera focus as fast as a new camera.

@zins_9122 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is still better to go with Tamron 150-600 g2 with adapter, given the wider aperture and lower price of the Tamron, unless Fuji released a wider aperture one.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

If you're happy with that solution (I haven't seen that lens) that makes sense.

@tjkrueger2655 2 жыл бұрын

This looks leagues sharper than the g2. Plus internal zoom.

@markhoffman9655 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like trying to copy the Olympus 150-400 (300-800mm) but smaller zoom range, without the built-in 1.25x teleconverter and much slower than the constant 4.5 of the Olympus.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

In fact, the zoom range is 900mm, and with Fujifilm's teleconverters, it can reach to 1.4 and 2x.

@chtojeetovsezanyali Жыл бұрын

please make me know, what is the camera mount on your chest? thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

It is in the description: I receive a small commission if you purchase: Cotton Carrier Holster - use this affiliate link for a 10% discount: www.cottoncarrier.com/discoun...

@Smarty3853 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful review ... as always. I'm unsure whether to upgrade from my XF100-400 + 1.4 teleconverter. That extra reach is tempting. We are suffering terrible Inflation here in the UK so it seems a little pointless having any money sitting in the Bank.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I love the rationale! It never occurred to me to use that as a justification for a new lens/camera purchase. Thanks!!

@Smarty3853 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Please go ahead and use that rationale yourself. I've spent a lifetime creating good excuses to buy stuff! 🙂

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@Smarty3853 Sounds like a good topic for a video!

@tjkrueger2655 2 жыл бұрын

If you sell the lens, keep the teleconverter... imagine that reach

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@tjkrueger2655 right, mind-boggling!

@divyakannan2946 2 жыл бұрын

Am not sure the pricing is great especially if you are not already into the Fuji ecosystem. R7 from Canon and A74 from Sony are more compelling, with Sigma and Tamron lenses for the Sony being amazing value for money!

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Understood. If you were making a system decision, this lens might not be the deciding factor.

@donkeyholmes4581 2 жыл бұрын

I would actually say that this lens is a deal breaker for me to move to Fuji, f8 at 600mm really Fuji. And more expensive than the FF Sony or Sigma offerings. What a shame. The only people that will be happy with this are those that haven’t tried the competition.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@donkeyholmes4581 Or have tried the competition but much prefer the colour science of Fujifilm's X-Trans processors and film simulations.

@donkeyholmes4581 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron oh no a “colour science” believer. If you only shoot jpeg and don’t PP fine. If you don’t grade your footage fine. Otherwise colour science is for flat earthers.

@RandyPollock 2 жыл бұрын

@@donkeyholmes4581 To correct your statement for balance with Fuji's APC and the FF of Sony and Sigma the settings are f8 at over 900mm

@wingsandthings. 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of audio beeps and chirps at around 3 minutes in.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Right, noted in the description. The wind was overloading the Zoom F2 - which, with 32 bit float (and no level adjustment) shouldn't happen. Am looking for solutions, so open to suggestions.

@v_stands_for_value124 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't 2k too much for such a small aperture lens? It will be 2250€ for sure in europe

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I thought this was fairly reasonable, and in practice the aperture didn’t seem much of a limitation.

@SeahawkMoments Жыл бұрын

Excellent review but even greater because of the homage you pay to the original people of the land.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, thanks!!

@Tbonyandsteak 2 жыл бұрын

How are the quality compared to 100 to 400?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I have no experience with the 100-400 to provide you an authoritative answer.

@romeooalharbi Ай бұрын

sorry but why is he hiding Fujifilm logo thats on the front of the camera? i really like that! was he using a black tape?

@MaartenHeilbron Ай бұрын

Yes, I was using black tape, becuase at the point that I was recording this video, neither camera or lens had been announced, so I was doing my best to be discreet.

@lumberjack3008 2 жыл бұрын

Object isolation with f8? I doubt that this works....

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Did you look at the samples? It absolutely does.When it arrives, go to your dealer and check it out.

@Smarty3853 2 жыл бұрын

Still not available. Come on Fuji - it's July and I'm eager to get shooting with this. Don't leave me hanging 😁

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Clearly disappointing, but I'm certain they'd love to make a sale and get one in your hands as soon as possible.

@gurcankoleli517 Жыл бұрын

this lens work with X T1 anyone try ????

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

All X-mount lenses work with all X-mount cameras. However, I do not have an X-T1 to confirm.

@ddizon666 2 жыл бұрын

How much this lens cost

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Watch the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncB-opSTssWdcac.html

@rafaelgarciarico110 11 ай бұрын

¿Que cuerpo de maquina es el combo?

@MaartenHeilbron 11 ай бұрын

Este objetivo funciona con todas las cámaras Fujifilm con montura x.

@rafaelgarciarico110 11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Gracias eso si lo sabia, pero en que maquina lo tenias puesto ?

@MaartenHeilbron 11 ай бұрын

No entiendo lo que quieres decir con "máquina". ¿Podría por favor ser más específico?

@rafaelgarciarico110 11 ай бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Queria saber que cuerpo ¿XH2 , XH2s, XT5, XT4 ? usas en el video y fotografia con el objetivo XF150-600

@MaartenHeilbron 11 ай бұрын

En este video, como dije al principio del video, estoy usando el X-H2S.

@mohan16862 2 жыл бұрын

$2000 for F8 is insane .

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

While I appreciate that your slightly hyperbolic comment is valid for you, I’m sure that there are many who will find this lens valuable.

@johnbanks9392 Жыл бұрын

$2000 for this kind of reach and sharpness is insane

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Crazy is as crazy does.

@mortenthorpe Жыл бұрын

I don’t,now why you’d even touch on parfocality of a 150-600… it makes little sense

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Maybe because it’s of interest to some, even if not you.

@tugatomskanimation6370 Жыл бұрын

It is to me. I still don't understand why Fuji standard lenses exhibit this behaviour - the wobbly sudden loss of focus while zooming - when the competition does not. Suppose I wanted to use this lens for video at a motorsports event. There's going to be a lot of zooming in and out during recording. I wonder if the new X-H2S solves or at least mitigates this behaviour or if it's a "chronic" video issue with Fujifilm. So far the only Fuji lens that does well in video is the new powerzoom and parfocal 18-120mm...

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

It is an artifact of the lens, not the camera. I find the XF16-55 to be usable, even if it's not strictly speaking parfocal.

@edlondon3717 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy taking expensive equipment in a canoe. But on the other hand if Maarten is rich who cares, right?

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t feel that we were taking any chances - canoes are pretty stable in the right hands, and we’re on a pretty gentle river. Also, not rich - the equipment demonstrated is on loan (and insured).

@sergiollag1 2 жыл бұрын

too expensive for an f8 lens in my opinion

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Valid, but as the quality of high ISO images continues to increase, smaller apertures are more livable.

@sergiollag1 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron yeah, but what about bokeh.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@sergiollag1 From the images I've taken so far, it's quite impressive - at that focal length it's actually much easier to defocus the background.

@sergiollag1 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron u have to be closer to subject and have more distance from background than when using a lower f stop number. that gives u less chances to take nice wildlife shots with blurred bg. i have the nikon d500 with 200-500mm f5.6 (almost ½ the price) and have been waiting for fuji to release a telephoto lense to switch to the xt4 but this one wont do it for me.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@sergiollag1 I encourage you to have a look at the images I posted on flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/maartech/albums/72177720299406356 and check the EXIF data for focal length and aperture while admiring the bokeh to see for yourself.

@muttishelfer9122 2 жыл бұрын

Imo the lens is too expensive for only offering F8.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

In the days when higher ISOs offer greater flexibility, it's not such a burden. Also, excellent stabilization.

@muttishelfer9122 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron F8 means less DoF and i have no information yet than the X-H2s 5th Generation Sensor is better at High ISO than the X-T4.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@muttishelfer9122 Not when the focal length is the equivalent of 900mm. Please check out the EXIF data (which includes length and aperture) on the images I posted on flickr - I'm sure you'll see that F8 isn't an obstacle to a very blurred background and a lovely bokeh.

@muttishelfer9122 2 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Still thinking other APS-C Set Ups like A6600+ Sigma 150-600 5-6,3 DG DN or Sony 200-600 5-6,3 (--> also 900mm equivalent) are faster and cheaper than this Fuji offering. Sorry, but i see no benefit on the Fuji why i sould buy this lens (+ pay more than at other manufactureres). The only single point is weight, but dont care much about 300 Gramm less on an supertele lenses.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

@@muttishelfer9122 Understood.

@meme4one Жыл бұрын

The fashion of thanking the first nations is comical and cringe worthy. Our company HR team started doing it. Makes me die on the inside.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

If you would care to take a few minutes to understand how their land was stolen, and promises made in treaties were honoured only on the indigenous side, you are right to die on the inside. The behaviour of colonists and settlers has been shameful.

@meme4one Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I fully understand Maarten and I fully understand how little these acts are worth about as much as we pay for them. Land won't be returned and years of injustices undone with a few hashtags and token words.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Understood, but recognizing these injustices provides some small measure of reconciliation.

@rickyeng56 Жыл бұрын

disappointing lens, non of the photo presented here are sharp.

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Maybe you need to upgrade your internet data plan - KZfaq will reduce quality when the bandwidth is low. When viewed on a 4K display with sufficient bandwidth, I'm sure you'll see they are sharp.

@rickyeng56 Жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I change the setting to 4K, indeed pic is sharp now :)