Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR Review at Lenstip: “Can you ask for more? A Joy to Use and Completely Recommendable.”

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Lensip posted its full Fujinon XF 23mmF2 WR review here. Their conclusions:

Small, shapely, weather-resistant, optically good, with interesting optical parameters – can you ask for more? Of course grumblers might carp about high vignetting or coma levels but fighting those aberrations would also mean bigger physical dimensions of the tested lens so removing one of its more important assets. I guess such a price is worth paying in order to enjoy the Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR as it is. After all the instrument is a joy to use and completely recommendable.”

Pros:

  • handy but solid and weather-resistant casing,
  • excellent image quality in the frame centre,
  • sensible image quality on the edge of the frame,
  • negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • low lateral chromatic aberration,
  • lack of distinct problems connected to spherical aberration,
  • practically zero distortion,
  • slight astigmatism,
  • silent, reasonably quick and accurate autofocus.

Cons:

  • noticeable coma,
  • very high vignetting for RAW files.

Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR: USA: BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / CAN: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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Fujifilm X-Photographer Nathan Elson Sells His Lightroom Presets for $12

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X-photographer Nathan Elson has now made available his Lightroom Presets for $12 here.

The presets are:

  • FOCUS: Often my “go-to” preset for my B&W studio work. A perfect blend of highlight and shadow for low key portraits.
  • NATURAL: Designed to be used outdoors with overcast light, this preset creates beautifully soft transitions while maintaining full contrast.
  • ULTIMATE CONTRAST: Perfect for portraits shot with hard light, outdoor or in studio, with the perfect balance of highlight and shadow detail.
  • PUSH & PULL: I created this preset over 5 years ago, and every color image I’ve shot since that day has been processed with it. It creates the ultimate in dynamic range, pushing the shadows and pulling the highlights to maintain a perfect balance. Works equally well with landscapes and portraits. Expose for the highlights and let this preset do the rest.

You can see samples here.

I’m not affiliated with Nathan. I share just because I think they look cool and you might be interested to check them out.

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Fujifilm X-T2: T. Northrup Overview Tutorial, Cameralabs Review (X-T2 Highly Recommended) & More

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T. Northrup comprehensive X-T2 video Tutorial/Overview on youtube

The X-T2 is still mostly out of stock…. and it’s a long wait for many out there, who pre-ordered it quite some time ago. So, to make your waiting even harder, here is some more amazing feedback from reviewers all over the web ;)

  • Fuji X-T2 Review at cameralabs:
    Good points
    Superb image quality out-of-camera – best in class.
    Good quality 4k video with mild crop and good AF.
    Very competent autofocus and tracking (with fast XF lenses).
    Large viewfinder and screen that tilts vertically and sideways
    Great controls, ergonomics and build quality. Weatherproof.
    Dual memory card slots and AF joystick.
    Built-in Wifi with good smartphone control.
    Bad points
    Lack of touchscreen limits ease of pulling focus in movies.
    No built-in stabilisation (but it may be impossible with X-bodies).
    AE bracketing limited to three frames.
    Auto ISO unaware of lens focal length for minimum shutter speed.
    F-Log only available on HDMI output, not for internal recording.
    Face and eye detection don’t use the phase-detect AF system.
    Leveling gauge is single axis only. Most rivals have dual-axis.
  • Fujifilm X-T2 Review: My First Mirrorless Experience at lesueurphotography
  • Fuji X-T2 100, 200% Satisfied at xshooters
  • Is The Fuji X-T2 A Pro Camera? at thewanderinglensman + Inexpensive Yet Effective Solution For The Fuji X-T2 at thewanderinglensman
  • Fuji X-T2 – Fuji Film Simulation at mostly.photos + Fuji X-T2 – Fuji Velvia Film Simulation at mostly.photos
  • Fuji X-T2: Autumn Photo Tour in The Highlands at macleancomms
  • The Fuji X-T2 in Hallstatt at sftwins

Fujifilm X-T2: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

 

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POLL :: Fujifilm 2017 (and late 2016) ** Which Announcement Are You Looking Forward The Most?

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Ok, I’ve decided to put it all into one Poll… which is the announcement you are looking forward the most in 2017 (and end of 2016)?

I’ve included also non-rumored stuff, like the X-E3, just because I love it ;). And also something that’s high on the wish list of many X-shooters, like a firmware update for the X100T.

So, if all this would come in 2017, what would excite you more than anything else? Feel free to drop your vote down below.

Fujifilm 2017 ** Which Announcement/Release Are You Looking Forward The Most?

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