Using this lens on a Fuji X-E3. Absolutely love this lens. I really like this focal length on APS-C (approx 40mm in 35mm equivalent), and the only native lens that is similar is the XF 27 2.8 which is optically very good but doesn't have an aperture control and is not as punchy as the Kamlan. I agree with the feel on the rings. They are precise and you have a great control over your image. It has good heft to it, which helps stabilize it, and I actually keep the lens hood (mine came with a metal one!) on it as it gives you a bit more balance and secure hold. The KamLan 50mm F1.1 II is also great.
Was thinking about picking this one up, thank you for making such a great video, most reviews are on the APSC sensors and mounts, thank you for showing love for the MFT sensor and talking about both the video and photography aspect of this lens.
I know these videos take a LOT of PREP TIME to make but the output quality is WAY ABOVE other TH-camrs. I hope people pick up your videos because they're worth the time. SUBBED here! I am okay with one (or two) videos every month. Can't wait
Really great production you got going on there! I also use the Kamlan and love it on my aps-c Fujifilm, where this lens is somewhat niche with its ~40mm equivalent. This focal length is so great that i would love more options in this range.
I love this lens a lot too. Together with 50mm 1.4 absolutely a joy to shoot manually. I don`t agree with you comment about size and weight, this is one point why I like to shoot it, like a good Voightlander lens.I use them on Fuji xpro2.
So dope man, have you had a chance to try Kamlan’s 21mm F1.8? I haven’t seen many reviews about it and was considering it for a studio cam You’ve got amazing production quality bro and ur videos are hilarious, I’ll def be watching out for some more
Thank you so much, I'm very glad you enjoy my work, it really means a lot to me. I haven't had the chance to use the Kamlan 21mm myself and have also noticed there's a lack of reviews for it so it's hard to say what the general opinion on it is. I am considering getting it as well as the 50mm f1.1 Mark ii in the near future and if it proves to be as good as the 28mm I'll be sure to make a video about it.
Boris! Just love your work. Beautiful images, precise info, fun to watch. As a begginer in microfreaking4thirds there's a thing i don't get. This is the mount. So is It that an Olympus omd em5 (why such long names in tiny cameras?) and a gh7 share the same mount more like in the M42 screw mount era? So you can maybe use anything in the "micro43rds" mount if it is name like this? I am an apsc user from one of those brands nobody heard of nowadays (Pentax) and I am considering a low budget holiday or street photo option and this kind of camera like the gh7 appeals to me by its look and aesthetics and functionality also. I have a rangefinder film camera (a Yashica Mg-1) and I find it so fun to use so maybe anything similar at a budget would be fun. But yet again I am a noob here. I know, I know, if you are rich the choice is simple and starts by L and ends by Eica. Not my case here. Well thanks for everything, I don't know where you went on holidays but the place looks stunning and I will jump to another video of yours! Br!
Sensational images, fun, informative review. It seems to be either out of production or difficult to find. Have you ever compared it to the Mitakon 25mm f/0.95? Thanks.
You know I think we all get really spoiled about weight. Pick up a old kowa, Mamiya RZ on Old Hasselblad. It kind of humbles me the never complain too much about a couple of grams. I also don't mind sacrificing a little bit of weight knowing that my lenses going to be around 10 years from now.
Never heard of this brand Kamlan but your description totally peaked my interest. I've ben searching for a fast inexpensive 28mm. So in your opinion does this Kamlan 28mm have some what of a retro type look or modern? Solid ending BTW you got it pop'n with this review man. Thanks for introducing me to this Kamlan brand. I can dig it.
Thanks mate for the nice Video and the great review your video is amazing and I like the way you explain things, it looks like a WOW lens, I have just recieved my KAMLAN 21mm 1.8, and let me tell you, it is amazing too , I was thinking even to get the 28mm at the time but because I got my sigma 30mm 1.4 for my canon m50, so I got that focal lens coverd, although I'm still thinking to get it for such an amazing colors straight out of your camera. Thanks again, and I hope you can do more and more constant videos on cameras or shooting (at least weekly), I would like to be one your fans, believe me, with such a video editing quality and professional voice you will only need not long time before your videos goes viral. I would love personally to learn how you shoot, direct and edit your videos to be such cinematic :) good luck mate.
Thank you so much for all the kind words, it really means a lot. I have plans for more gear oriented videos as well as ones about filmmaking techniques so yes there's going to be plenty more videos to come to this channel.
I used it on Sony a6000 in par with the legendary Carl Zeiss T 50/1.4 CY. Why? It is only just a bit less good then CZ. And that is more then good result. This Kamlan remains sharp and fun even at F1.4. 100% keeper lens.
lol. Very nice video :)) I own this lens for over a year now, very little used, just touched it again yesterday. Great piece of glass for these money. Mine came with metallic hood btw. Edit: 42mm resulted is perfect Cartier Bresson' favourite Leica CL format.
Bro, great video, mind sharing how you added that giant text into that wide shot at @1:16, is there a tutorial for that anywhere? I use davinci resolve btw
Sorry about the late reply. I added that text in After Effects, I don't know if there's a tutorial for it but it's fairly simple to do, you just create a text layer and then right click on it to make it a 3D Layer and that lets you angle and rotate it in such a way where it gives it a bit of a 3D look. I also created a mask and a separate layer for the ridge or hill in front of the text so that it looks like the text is behind it, adding to the 3D look. Hopefully that answers your question.
Thanks I'll probably get this lens later. It has a nice look, I'm worried that the character of the lens is lost/lesser when on m43 because we get less of the edges??
I don't think you lose much of the character because of the edges as this is not like one of those vintage lenses that has swirley bokeh so you'd want to get the edges and all for the full effect. The character of this lens is present even on a crop sensor. In terms of the crop, you just have to think about whether 28mm is the right focal length for your needs. I'm currently shooting on a GH4 and the 2.3x crop factor you get when shooting 4K really limits the use of this lens to only close-ups, whereas on a 2x crop and especially a 1.5 crop it is much more versatile. A very good alternative if you're looking for something a little wider is the Kamlan 21mm f1.8, it's a very solid lens that has a very simmilar look and it's just as solidly built as the 28mm.
@@boristakovski Thanks for the info. I did see some swirly bokeh when mounted on an fuji - this tells me that we don't get that when cropped in more. 28mm would be perfect for what I want, I'm using a 25mm but it vignettes too much with my anamorphic mounted on. Stuff to ponder about.
I guess I would choose the 17mm for M43 as that's roughly equivalent to 35mm on full frame, which is a good standard focal length capable of both wide shots and some close up work
How about the color aberration or fringing at f1.4? I have the Meike 35mm f1.4 and thinking of selling it because the sharpness and aberrations are terrible at wide open.
I can't say I've noticed much color fringing at f1.4 like I have with some other lenses. The big weakness with the Kamlan when used wide open is that it flares quite a lot.
So has anybody use this on the Fuji sensor I'd like to hear some opinions also how bad is the Meike I really don't mind stopping down if it holds up I think I see them for like 40 or 50 bucks right now. It might be an interesting lens if I can take it apart spray paint some nice purple in there get myself a weird little lens going
Great question. I guess it would have to be my Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.4. It's a vintage M42 mount lens which makes it very adaptable and I've used it on Dslrs, mirrorless cameras and even for shooting film and I've always been happy with the results.
You deserve more subscribers man! The effort, the information, the humor! On point!
Thank you very much, really appreciate it.
I think you got a crush because you literally say this on every video I've watched so far 🤷😂
Using this lens on a Fuji X-E3. Absolutely love this lens. I really like this focal length on APS-C (approx 40mm in 35mm equivalent), and the only native lens that is similar is the XF 27 2.8 which is optically very good but doesn't have an aperture control and is not as punchy as the Kamlan.
I agree with the feel on the rings. They are precise and you have a great control over your image. It has good heft to it, which helps stabilize it, and I actually keep the lens hood (mine came with a metal one!) on it as it gives you a bit more balance and secure hold.
The KamLan 50mm F1.1 II is also great.
This really did help me make a purchase decision. Thank you.
Was thinking about picking this one up, thank you for making such a great video, most reviews are on the APSC sensors and mounts, thank you for showing love for the MFT sensor and talking about both the video and photography aspect of this lens.
I still want to hear about the Fuji version
I know these videos take a LOT of PREP TIME to make but the output quality is WAY ABOVE other TH-camrs. I hope people pick up your videos because they're worth the time. SUBBED here! I am okay with one (or two) videos every month. Can't wait
Really great production you got going on there! I also use the Kamlan and love it on my aps-c Fujifilm, where this lens is somewhat niche with its ~40mm equivalent. This focal length is so great that i would love more options in this range.
ahaha freaking LOVE the video quality.
Man absolutely loved your vid. Great worl🔥
Holy shit man, you're good at this. Great photography, great video editing, great cinematography, superb humour. Where are you now?
One of the best lens review i have ever seen. Others are mostly boring
First video I watched on this channel and -> immediately subscribed. That's Entertainment!
What a dope video; best thing I've seen in a minute!
this lens is fantastic. I shoot 80% of my pics with it (fuji x t-3). I stoped looking for new gear.
Recently discovered this channel, wow you're hilarious dude. Subscribed !
Damn, you deserve more subscribers! Your videos have SPIRIT!
MAN! This one is even better!
Nice video boris, it's fun ))
Thank you, good VDO and information.
THIS GUY SO GOOD
I love this lens a lot too. Together with 50mm 1.4 absolutely a joy to shoot manually. I don`t agree with you comment about size and weight, this is one point why I like to shoot it, like a good Voightlander lens.I use them on Fuji xpro2.
wow! the video had such a mood! awesome!!
Bravo za ova. Odlicno!
Wow.. new info for me. Thank you.
Amazing quality video, you are gonna go far! Woooow!!!1
Awesome video work! Funny and pleasing to watch!
So dope man, have you had a chance to try Kamlan’s 21mm F1.8? I haven’t seen many reviews about it and was considering it for a studio cam
You’ve got amazing production quality bro and ur videos are hilarious, I’ll def be watching out for some more
Thank you so much, I'm very glad you enjoy my work, it really means a lot to me. I haven't had the chance to use the Kamlan 21mm myself and have also noticed there's a lack of reviews for it so it's hard to say what the general opinion on it is. I am considering getting it as well as the 50mm f1.1 Mark ii in the near future and if it proves to be as good as the 28mm I'll be sure to make a video about it.
@@boristakovski sounds good, I’ll keep an eye out! Keep it up! Your’e making some great content!
Boris! Just love your work. Beautiful images, precise info, fun to watch.
As a begginer in microfreaking4thirds there's a thing i don't get. This is the mount. So is It that an Olympus omd em5 (why such long names in tiny cameras?) and a gh7 share the same mount more like in the M42 screw mount era?
So you can maybe use anything in the "micro43rds" mount if it is name like this?
I am an apsc user from one of those brands nobody heard of nowadays (Pentax) and I am considering a low budget holiday or street photo option and this kind of camera like the gh7 appeals to me by its look and aesthetics and functionality also. I have a rangefinder film camera (a Yashica Mg-1) and I find it so fun to use so maybe anything similar at a budget would be fun. But yet again I am a noob here. I know, I know, if you are rich the choice is simple and starts by L and ends by Eica. Not my case here.
Well thanks for everything, I don't know where you went on holidays but the place looks stunning and I will jump to another video of yours! Br!
You're cracking me up like GxAce. (I hope you know his channel) Subbed!
Holy shit man, great video!
Sensational images, fun, informative review. It seems to be either out of production or difficult to find. Have you ever compared it to the Mitakon 25mm f/0.95? Thanks.
You know I think we all get really spoiled about weight. Pick up a old kowa, Mamiya RZ on Old Hasselblad. It kind of humbles me the never complain too much about a couple of grams. I also don't mind sacrificing a little bit of weight knowing that my lenses going to be around 10 years from now.
I love your videos! Instant subscribe.
That meme for the lens cover got me off guard 😂😂
Never heard of this brand Kamlan but your description totally peaked my interest. I've ben searching for a fast inexpensive 28mm. So in your opinion does this Kamlan 28mm have some what of a retro type look or modern? Solid ending BTW you got it pop'n with this review man. Thanks for introducing me to this Kamlan brand. I can dig it.
I want mooooore videoooos 😍
Great review man 👍🏻
Thanks mate for the nice Video and the great review
your video is amazing and I like the way you explain things, it looks like a WOW lens, I have just recieved my KAMLAN 21mm 1.8, and let me tell you, it is amazing too , I was thinking even to get the 28mm at the time but because I got my sigma 30mm 1.4 for my canon m50, so I got that focal lens coverd, although I'm still thinking to get it for such an amazing colors straight out of your camera.
Thanks again, and I hope you can do more and more constant videos on cameras or shooting (at least weekly), I would like to be one your fans, believe me, with such a video editing quality and professional voice you will only need not long time before your videos goes viral. I would love personally to learn how you shoot, direct and edit your videos to be such cinematic :)
good luck mate.
Thank you so much for all the kind words, it really means a lot. I have plans for more gear oriented videos as well as ones about filmmaking techniques so yes there's going to be plenty more videos to come to this channel.
I also got 21/1.8 and ordered the 28/1.4 after that as I was was happy wthi the IQ and build quality.
Man the images are really nice man
I used it on Sony a6000 in par with the legendary Carl Zeiss T 50/1.4 CY. Why? It is only just a bit less good then CZ. And that is more then good result. This Kamlan remains sharp and fun even at F1.4. 100% keeper lens.
lol. Very nice video :)) I own this lens for over a year now, very little used, just touched it again yesterday. Great piece of glass for these money. Mine came with metallic hood btw.
Edit: 42mm resulted is perfect Cartier Bresson' favourite Leica CL format.
Great footage! 🤩🤩
Nice!
I don't know about this one I think I remember hearing about it have you ever gotten your hands a Brighton star
Damn ur video quality😍👏💕
Thanks. Definitely will be buying this lens. It feels like a disservice not buying this lens after watching your review. 😂
Hahaha prejako video 😄😄
thaanks man
superb
Bro, great video, mind sharing how you added that giant text into that wide shot at @1:16, is there a tutorial for that anywhere? I use davinci resolve btw
Sorry about the late reply. I added that text in After Effects, I don't know if there's a tutorial for it but it's fairly simple to do, you just create a text layer and then right click on it to make it a 3D Layer and that lets you angle and rotate it in such a way where it gives it a bit of a 3D look. I also created a mask and a separate layer for the ridge or hill in front of the text so that it looks like the text is behind it, adding to the 3D look. Hopefully that answers your question.
@@boristakovski haha it does, thanks a lot, i don't use after effects, but I've been meaning to learn, now more motivated to
Thanks I'll probably get this lens later. It has a nice look, I'm worried that the character of the lens is lost/lesser when on m43 because we get less of the edges??
I don't think you lose much of the character because of the edges as this is not like one of those vintage lenses that has swirley bokeh so you'd want to get the edges and all for the full effect. The character of this lens is present even on a crop sensor. In terms of the crop, you just have to think about whether 28mm is the right focal length for your needs. I'm currently shooting on a GH4 and the 2.3x crop factor you get when shooting 4K really limits the use of this lens to only close-ups, whereas on a 2x crop and especially a 1.5 crop it is much more versatile. A very good alternative if you're looking for something a little wider is the Kamlan 21mm f1.8, it's a very solid lens that has a very simmilar look and it's just as solidly built as the 28mm.
@@boristakovski Thanks for the info. I did see some swirly bokeh when mounted on an fuji - this tells me that we don't get that when cropped in more. 28mm would be perfect for what I want, I'm using a 25mm but it vignettes too much with my anamorphic mounted on. Stuff to ponder about.
Any chance you can get your hands on one of those 10 or $20,000 lenses for loan and throw it on a gf1 or g1 🤷
would you prefer this lens than the laowa 17mm on M43 if you only have to choose one?
I guess I would choose the 17mm for M43 as that's roughly equivalent to 35mm on full frame, which is a good standard focal length capable of both wide shots and some close up work
amazing lens, i would say - and hey, you're FUNNY!
Isn't the focal length turns to 56 mm
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How about the color aberration or fringing at f1.4? I have the Meike 35mm f1.4 and thinking of selling it because the sharpness and aberrations are terrible at wide open.
I can't say I've noticed much color fringing at f1.4 like I have with some other lenses. The big weakness with the Kamlan when used wide open is that it flares quite a lot.
So has anybody use this on the Fuji sensor I'd like to hear some opinions also how bad is the Meike I really don't mind stopping down if it holds up I think I see them for like 40 or 50 bucks right now. It might be an interesting lens if I can take it apart spray paint some nice purple in there get myself a weird little lens going
What adapter do you use to fit the Kamlan on the G7?
The Kamlan has a native Micro 4/3 mount so it doesn't need an adapter
@@boristakovskiok thanks. Love the videos and your sense of humour.
If you could keep and use only 1 lens from all the ones you have used and tested which would it be? I'm curious!
Great question. I guess it would have to be my Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.4. It's a vintage M42 mount lens which makes it very adaptable and I've used it on Dslrs, mirrorless cameras and even for shooting film and I've always been happy with the results.
@@boristakovski
Thanks 👍🏻
sad this channel kinda got stuck in the youtube abyss of the unknown with no more videos coming up...
I heard from a very reliable source that a new review might be coming out pretty soon 😉
@@boristakovski That is good to hear! You got a new sub for that :)
Am I the only one who thinks that that poor cat is glued down to the same spot and forced to yawn for every single lens review ? 🙀😂🤷🤷
Recycle that lens Hood please don't just throw it away🤷