I call them high and higher, but for this post, we’ll stick to Fuji’s terminology. It cost me around USD75. I did the shoot without lens and entered the distance (50mm). How is the image quality compared to the Fujinon XF35mm F1.4? I’m not super familiar with the X-Pro 2, but there are a few more things to consider since it has a hybrid viewfinder. Bloody hell, what a cool experience..again, Transports me back to the 80ies when I did photography Courses in School. Thanks for your comment! Just purchased an X-H1 and now have a camera worthy of my vintage Leica R series lenses. The rest of them do pretty much the same thing. I believe so too! I must be honest saying I’m asking this before even mounting the lenses I received the camera yesterday and still waiting for the lenses, but I’m already digging the manual (thing I usually don’t do:)). Clicking and purchasing will, of course, help me out at no extra cost to you. I personally like to have the proper data for future reference, but you can get by without doing this. Or look for a used M9 or M (Typ 240). Is there any way to i can get focus peaking to work. Thanks for reading. If I were to choose one line of lenses to use with one high quality adapter, I might be inclined to suggest Nikon D lenses. The EVF, the new magnified split view as well as colored focus peaking makes this camera a fantastic experience for shooting vintage glass! There needs to be an electronic connection to the lens to make focusing work. I am a novice and hope to get good at taking photos. If you want to go the inexpensive route, a vintage lens with the corresponding adapter will not cost much. In the older bodies, you can choose between high and low settings. Thanks for reading and for the great feedback! They can be cycled by long-pressing the rear command dial (wheel). A CY to FX adapter is available. Aside from these two options, the newer cameras don’t provide many more advantages in speed and handling for manual focus lenses. Hi Maher. Finally, here are some sample images I have made using manual focus lenses on my Fujifilm X system. And I compared it to my Fujinon XF 35 mm f/2.0, seems that Meike 35 mm gives warmer tone. Let’s start with some introduction on this lens. Package List: 1*MK 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Fuji 2*Lens Cap(front and rear) 1*Lens bag 1*Lens Cleaning Cloth 1*Manual and Warranty Card Plus Samyang makes them in the native Fuji X mount, so no adapters necessary. There are standout M42 lenses such as the Helios 44 that can hold their own compared to more modern lenses. Anyone that shoots with manual lenses knows that it can be tricky to get used to, and it … I haven’t tried Yashica lenses myself, but have heard good things. A slight movement between both of us will just create a result that is immediately out of focus. Can anyone tell me if they have used the Fuji Adaptor and Leica Lenses and seen the Focus Peaking working specifically on the X-T1? and let the camera choose the exposure time/ISO setting combination (basically, ISO 160 subject to a minimum shutter speed of 1/200sec). Although with limited resources available, they showed quite a positive impression with this tiny glass. Hi Chris. Thanks for reading and enjoy your classic lenses! Of course, I did not keep all the manual lenses that failed my usable image quality standard. I use these manual focus lenses with a Fujifilm X-E1 and an X-T1. Not bad for $37 including adapter (plus shipping). There are also some special adapters that can do tilt and shift, but we won’t discuss those. Not all are available in all camera models. The advantage of this adapter is it will give you full AF functionality with most if not all Canon lenses. I don’t really mind, but it may be a turn-off for some. When it comes to image quality, this lens really impresses me. Secondly, it’s the price tag. My adapter arrived yesterday and it works great. Set the focus ring to the center of the focus distance indicator, as the Fujifilm X-H1 may fail to focus if the ring is set to infinity or the minimum focus … I paid for this lens from my own pocket. That’s why the X-E1 is still my favorite body for manual focus lenses. Get it if you are comfortable bracketing your focus, zone focusing or focusing with a zoomed in image if you are planing on using manual lenses on it. So on cameras like the X-H1, X-T4, and X-S10, it is best to input the data properly. Although it is not 100% perfect, it does improve my accuracy in getting my subject in focus. Hence, I wouldn’t recommend it. Your email address will not be published. Will this exposure strategy still work for a “manual” third-party lens, or do I have to manually control exposure that as well? What follows is my advice on how to focus the GFX with good-quality lenses with the camera on a tripod. This can also be found under SHOOTING MENU 3. As a consumer, I am also attracted to these features, but I believe that I will not enjoy using it if the image quality is being compromised. Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Hi Roy – So happy to have found your article! Unfortunately, I did not know much about this company’s background. They call them low and high. They are very expensive, much heavier and as I already said, they are manual focus only. Thanks for reading, François! Definitely agree on the Fujifilm controls and ergonomics. I use magnified focus assist, never found the peaking worth bothering with. These work brilliantly using a C/Y – X adapter and as one who cut his teeth on analogue cameras I find the X-T1 controls so easy to use. Fortunately, even the cheapest adapter comes with a hex key adjustment so you can adjust the lens alignment. The focus peaking on my X-M1 is hardly better than guessing, and there's no zoom magnification with manual lenses to check focus accuracy on screen, which the Nex has. If I get one of the adapters you mentioned for my film lenses will I have this same exposure (not showing) problem?? Though the biggest aperture is 1.7, but it could separate the model with the background very good for environment portrait. I found this post and quickly followed your guide. After placing my order, I was having a hard time thinking of what design or logo to be printed on the lens. For faster-paced shoots, I use autofocus lenses. They’re really not that wide either and old lenses will likely not provide the performance of a modern lens. Miche from Switzerland. Ironically, it is 7 grams lighter. The only drawback is the manual focus, but that can easily be rectified if you are a keen photographer. I think Olympus say as much in the manuals. But what brought him deep into Fujifilm was the X-T2 and the love grows further. Cheers, Alan! I think we shouldn’t make a comparison, and there are many reasons why I think it’s not fair to compare them. BUT after reading that the EVF is terrible and the OVF is no good with focussing, I wonder if it is no god with old glass or Manual focussing in General. Second, one is autofocus, while the other one is fully manual. For the time being, I would either look at the Fuji XT-1 or wait for the X-Pro 2 - if you aren't concerned about the crop factor or a willing to cope with the speed-booster. Since the aperture ring rotates in the opposite direction from Fujinon lenses, there were times when I accidentally turned to the wrong aperture. Your email address will not be published. But since I rely mostly on the focus peaking, I don’t really look at the focus scale on the lens. Again, I have used some Amazon affiliate links in this article to show you more information about the products mentioned here. If you’re looking for a budget portrait lens, the 7Artisans 55mm f/1.4 is worth some consideration. and turn on "Zebra" to help with exposure. Moreover, numerous adapters on the market open the doors to endless possibilities that span multiple brands and decades worth of lenses. Fuji X-T3 . 3. However, with shallow depth of field, it still can be challenging to focus. Thanks for having sharing your knowledge and experience with those cameras and lenses. I do not know if there are other methods, but I think this is my preferred for focusing with a manual lens. When using manual focus lenses on Fuji X bodies, don’t forget the following settings: 1. Then I thought to myself: “Why not just give myself a chance to try it out? If you are using the EVF mode it should be exactly the same as the LCD. They released many focal lengths, with options from ultrawide to mid-telephoto. I got mine in great condition for $33 USD on eBay. thanks a lot in advance P. Hi Paolo. If you have any experiences to share in using manual focus lenses with your Fuji, leave a comment below. Thank you, Aravind! As I mentioned before, using manual focus lenses on your Fuji X (or any mirrorless system) can be a fun and relatively inexpensive experience (unless you go for Leica lenses, which of course are quite the opposite of inexpensive). I was so confused about shooting with my Canon lens using an adapter for a newly purchased Fuji XA-3. I have 8 fujifilm lenses, so this is just for fun. If so, then I’m wondering which line of lenses might yield the best quality options, and ideally lowest price points, due to higher availability. They are so intuitive. Found under SHOOTING MENU 4. Thank you for reading! You can combine the two methods to get sharpness slightly faster. Of course it will become clear once I have purchased a lens, but it would be good to know beforehand as I really find my present exposure rules so easy and hassle-free. Then, following the arrival of the mirrorless era, there was a rise in many 3rd party manual lens manufacturers, especially from China. It was love at first sight. Fujifilm has four (or three, depending on how you look at it) Manual Focus Assist modes. The maximum upload file size: 96 MB. With a bit of Googling, you can find a wealth of information on the best lenses in any price range. thanks again and stay safe! It fills in the focal length EXIF data embedded on the image files. Thank you for the great article, and sharing your stunning photos! At first, it took me a while to become familiar with using this lens. Neewer 35mm f/1.7 Large Aperture Manual Focus APS-C Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Mirrorless Camera Neewer NW-FX-35-1.7 35mm f/1.7 Manual Focus Prime Fixed Lens is good for Product, Street, Landscape and Portrait Photography. However, they will be a bit more expensive. It’s also very cheap. Might be due to the smaller size than the Fujinon XF35mm F1.4, it felt heavier than the Fuji lens. This is my preferred method of MF assist. For a bit more money, you can get a phase-detect enabled body such as an X-E2, X-T1, or any newer model after these. Hi Federico! Is the process any different? Hope this helps! Those are more modern and generally sharper with better lens coatings compared to the M42. Thank you! Thanks for reading! I remember seeing this lens on the web some time back, and thought the external design showing the optical formula was kind of neat. They released many focal lengths, with options from ultrawide to mid-telephoto. Thanks for this review, Alwin. 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