LEICA Q2 on a Budget - Save your money and get this Fujifilm Lens instead!
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- My first Impression of the Fujinon XF 18mm 1.4 WR. I also compared it to the Leica Q2 and the results are quite shocking! Let's see if you can tell a difference...
(This is NOT a sponsored video. I bought this lens with my own money to use it for my youtube videos.)
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You definitely switch more than me so anytime I get shit for that, I'm just sending them this link. 🤣❤
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Haha! Any good my videos can do, I'll take it😂
Good idea!
Omg that's a great idea!
Gotta say, as a Fujifilm user, I am not surprised. From my experiences, I have thoroughly enjoyed each Fuji lens and body I have used. I have had zero issues processing the images afterward, etc. I would love a Leica, but for my budget and what I do, the fujifilm is just so hard to beat. I sell photos, have photos in galleries, etc. At the end of the day, the gear really absolutely does not matter - a photograph that stirs the heart and mind, one that captivated the viewer, can be made with anything from film, iPhone, digital.
Your conclusion is spot on: stick with what user experience you like most. Whatever aids rather than hinders the creative process is the “correct” camera. I happen to like my Fuji and my Fuji lenses, so it works for me.
Photography is photos you remember. Content is something that crosses your eyes but doesn’t connect with your brain. - Dan Milnor
@@robmcd That‘s a nice quote, thanks for sharing!
100% agree with Samuel. In this day and age, the end products will be difficult to differentiate between the different camera manufacturers if you know what you are doing. It boils down to usability and which camera makes you want to shoot more photos. Those Fujifilm photos look mighty fine to me compared to the Leica Q2 photos.
We could all survive in a tent eating rice and beans-but we choose not to. Sometimes we like what we like, and that’s okay.
AGREED. And at the end of the day, these are still COMPUTERS which lose value pretty damn quick. Excellent video here
I owned both of these at the same time and was just blown away by the Fuji 18 f/1.4. It's such a good lens, and I noticed the same similarities as you. Ultimately I stayed with the Q2, because I find the combination of features on that camera ideal for me-both the handling and the crop modes in the viewfinder combined with the 47MP sensor. But the 18 f/1.4 is *awesome.*
Yes very good points and I can and do appreciate so much about the Q2 user experience but just from a results-perspective, the Fujinon gets its done at a lower price. But results are not everything of course and the higher resoltion and cropping features on the Q2 are definitely very useful! It will be interesting to see how the higher resolution fujifilm cameras that are probably coming out next year will peform with these new lenses.
I’m so glad that I got this lens for my xpro3. Pure joy and excitement every time I bring it out to the streets (over 23mm). I remember in one of Samuel’s videos he said having a slightly wider focal length allows you to include more than just the subject in focus. And I feel this lens does that in a very pleasing way:)
I know this is an old comment, but how do you find it on the x-pro in terms of size and weight?
@@CianMcsweeneyThe combo looks sexy😎 But the xpro3 doesn’t have enough grip so I used it with Fuji’s grip (and I don’t use neck straps)
@@steeebuy.3265 thanks man!
"I think my camera obsession is done and I won't be buying anything for a while"
swaps cameras mid-video
He sure did lol
epic!
8:13 "But yeah, I think my gear journey throughout 2020 and 2021 is slowly coming to an end." [gales of laughter from offscreen]
Longtime lurker, first time commenter. I’ve really enjoyed all of your vids, particularly in the COVID-era, because they show your process of working through everything from being happy with images you produce to acquiring gear that you hope will help you produce more of those kind of images. The conclusion of this video feels like you’ve reached a peace of mind about gear vs ouput. I’ve also bought a crapton of cameras over the last two years and sold half of them as of last week. All tech specs and “bokeh balls” aside, they all served their purpose in helping to keep me afloat creatively but, in the end, it’s about making images that make you happy no matter what name is on the camera. The overall process, obstacles and all, is a part of the beautiful journey. Cheers.
I’m no longer a gear head so I rarely watch review videos (but yours are good to watch - no brick walls!) I used to have the 18mm f2 on my old Fuji X-Pro 1 (7 or so years ago) and I loved it. I’ve since moved through Nikon, Canon and eventually to Sony for work and my A7Riii does everything I could ask for. But…. I recently got a GRiii to carry around and WHAT A CAMERA! But you know that right?! It has also made me fall back in love with the 28mm FOV. I’d looked at the Q (Q2 is way out of my price range) but this new Fuji 18mm, on a weatherproof body, could be everything I’ve been looking for. Thank you Samuel!
I agree with you that they are hard to tell apart, so shoot with the one that gives you the most joy. Joy can be defined by feel, ergonomics, or budget. If you get more joy in shooting with a Fuji because it's more affordable, go for it. If you get more joy in shooting with the Leica because you can afford it, go for it. At the end, enjoy the journey.
This comment should be in all brand fight in youtube. Because this is the answer of all the fanboys online fight
Great comparison video. The picture quality is very similar. When I decided to get a higher end camera (as opposed my phone or my Canon Powershot) in January, I researched the hell out of it. I was unaware of the Leica cult at that time. I just wanted to learn how to take great pictures shooting manually. What attracted me to the SL 601 with 50 mm Summarit lens was the simplicity. No endless menus, no AF. I bought the body and lens used so I didn't have to mortgage my house. I still love it and am trying to live up to its quality.
Love my SL 601, but nothing like the quickness of a rangefinder. I bought the SL to "digitize" my M-lenses, which I was using at the time with a film Leica. I had the excellent 35mm Summarit-M, but sold it after picking up the Sigma 45mm DG DN.
I bought the xf18f1.4 because my friend has a Q and I just don’t have that kind of money laying around. Really love how it renders against a busy background.
The sexiest set up you've had, by a country mile, was the Leica SL601 with the 35mm voigtlander.
But you do your best work, by a country mile, on the Ricoh GRiii.
I've been waiting for a video like this.. Loving my 18mm 1.4! Also - the Fuji has a closer minimum focus distance (20cm vs 30cm) which can make a difference for some interesting perspectives.
I love your videos because it shows me some of the same things I go through with my equipment and the changes I go through in my shooting style. I shoot different with certain lenses than I do with others. When it comes to my art photography, I stick with basically (1) camera, the Sony A7iii w/TechArt Adapter. My lenses are adapted to fit the "M" mount to attach to the TechArt Adapter. All my lenses are prime, varies from Leica Ltm & M, Carl Zeiss (ZM) & (C/Y), Silver Ltm Canon Serenar lenses, Nikon manual focus lenses and Russian Ltm Jupiter 8 & 12. I use all my lenses because my projects call out certain optics that I feel I should carry with me for the type of render that I want to be in the end. But, now, I have a need to slim down what I have because there are lenses that I hardly use. I guess in the end, it's what I get out of the whole experience of the type of render of my end product that's important to me. It makes what I do even more special whether others can see it or not or even care. However, I do have a joy telling others, who understand what I'm talking about, what equipment I used to achieve those ends. So, I guess you can say that I enjoy those conversations resulting from others who can appreciate what I'm doing. For those who don't understand, I enjoy talking about the story behind how they feel when they look at my work. Like I said, "I get and love your videos because your journey with all of your changes is comforting..!!!"
I own the Q2 and also a Fuji x100v. I think that is a fair comparison. If you mounted the 28mm equivalent adapter you almost have the same camera. F2 vs F1.7 is different obviously but close. If you shoot jpgs the Fuji is the better choice. One could debate full frame vs other sensors but for me Fuji is great. I also like the Fuji controls better than the Q2 but in my opinion the Q2 menus are superior. I have owned Leica cameras for many years there is no doubt they make the best lenses but these days the difference in lenses is marginal. In the end what makes you happy and gets you out of the house to shoot is what really matters.
Enjoy your low-key style. I bought an x-t4. Good enough for now. Added the new 18mm 1.4 and awesome lens. Very sharp. Especially for landscape and street.
The best camera + lens is the one you have the most fun with, and you have fun man! Love your style.
Wow, I was very surprised! That fuji lens is nice! I still love my Q for manual zone focusing but now I want to pick up that 18 for my wedding work.
I'm sure the 18 F1.4 is a fantastic lense but for me to shot still the older 18 F2 is more than enough, you can get this lense really cheap as second hand and it works really well on the new Fujifilm bodies, I also love the small size of that lense.
Yeah the older F2 lens is great for street. It's small and light.
@@rudyortega3285 Maybe I had a bad copy, mine had a cranky auto focus and an aperture ring that was stiff as a board. Also wasn't all that sharp, even on my XPro3
I have tried many cameras over the years and have always come back to the Leicas for great shots and a great 'shooting' experience.
I recently got the quite small FF Nikon Z 28mm 2.8 SE (I bought it with a Z Fc) and I am planning to mainly use it with my Nikon Z6. I also have Ricoh GR I and III and I enjoy so far the Nikon combination much more. It is always good to have a lot of choices. Enjoy your gear everybody!
I screamed YES when you revealed. 10/10 great video
Excellent and useful comparo,
thank-you, & love your work Samuel - ❤
Great video. For me the q2 wins because of the joy of using the gear. Plus I do enjoy the extra file latitude that comes with the larger files
Great video. Thanks. I had the q2 and recently bought the Fuji 18mm 1.4. I absolutely loved the Leica. Q2 for the wonderful bokeh, and its ability to crop like crazy. The cropping in macro mode at 1.7 was amazing. I also liked the q2 for weddings and street in afc mode by touching the subject on the rear screen and it nailed tracking EVERY time. Fuji tracking on the XT3 is not so good. Face detection is not so good. The Fuji 18mm 1.4 is heavy. But…. It’s the flippy screen I love most. Most of my shots are at waist level. I prefer waist level. Therefore the Fuji system wins and I recently sold the q2. I don’t like the XT4 or XH1 because I need the flippy screen. I even use an old XM1 cos it has a flippy screen. Bravo. Flippy screens for ever!
Just got the 18mm f1.4 too, put on an xt4 which is the successor for my great companion that has given up on me after several years of adventure, travels & daily life the GX85 with the PanaLeica 15mm f1.7.
Thought about the Leica Q2 as well, the money tho...So far I love it, especially the Fuji Handling, the weather sealing and the 18mm is a beast. I am not really into changing lenses - that´s why I considered the Q2 as well but as mentioned..the price for me just couldn´t justify it.
Cheers & a happy new year from Munich
Heheh you didn’t say your gear journey is coming to an end - just for 2021! I look forward to your 2022 gear journey! (You can call it “The Leica Strikes Back”).
Great video! I got the comparison right, I must say I wasn’t 100% confident and I have a Q2.
I personally love that you switch cameras and lenses all the time, haha. It makes for great discussions and comps on your channel. The Fujinon looks like a winner here, especially when you consider the price. And for street shooting, that AF is of the utmost importance. Great vid!
Thanks Justin! And good to hear that haha. I don't think my journey is over yet...
I shoot Fuji exclusively, but would love a Leica. But not for better images, but for the user experience, the quality and the history. Worth the money. But love my Fuji
Thanks for your candid info. I just finished using a Leica Q... BOOM....
Great vid man! Also: I love your camera straps. And the S10 looks stylilsh AF with that lens and tape and strap.
Thanks for the comparison. I have the 18mm lens and it’s ridiculously good. I wanted to to compare it to the Leica and this video just does it perfectly.
I had the exact same realization when I picked up the old 18 f2 lens for the fuji system. People say it's a bad lens but honestly it has lovely character for street and documentary work. The compact size + a XE4 could definitely rival a Q2 in image quality (just being half a stop slower)
That being said you're bang on for the Leica. You honestly don't buy it for the performance, it's just in the user experience and the "brand"
I own the majority of Fuji APS-C lenses including the 18 f2 and f1.4. I love the f2 because of its size and character, but its terrible for sharpness (which you don't often need for street). I will never buy a Leica, but I would never think that the 18 f2 is Leica-like or remotely comparable to the 18 f1.4. Different use, different price bracket.
I agree but also, I don’t. In terms of sharpness, the Q2 will beat the 18 f2 by a mile, but I gotta say… I have had a ton of Fuji lenses, all much better than the 18 f2, but I _always_ come back to it and now it’s my only lens on my only digital camera, the X-E4. The character and rendition (especially portraits) are weirdly flattering with the lens, and it’s equally great for street. Is it the best landscape lens? No, but I don’t often shoot landscapes.
@@StuartWeir yep exactly :) It works for my style and I'm not optimizing ANY of my work for optimal sharpness and minimal distortion. Literally any modern lens will produce results sharp enough for most needs.
For me I'm also matching my work to my film stuff so I prefer a softer look.
@Steven Chen yep I’m right there with you. For the most part I’m trying to match my film cameras as well. Sharpness just doesn’t tell the whole story (for me, and it sounds like for you)
I rented the xs10 while my xt20 was being repaired. Was very impressed with it. Ibis was a real treat, but after a while the psam got to me and I was very happy to pick up my xt20 again. Hopefully the mystical xt40 can give us the best of both worlds.
Just remember Japanians won't use numbers 4, so it must be Xt50 ;)
I document the activities of our art organisation using cameras ranging from FF to smartphones. Photos are then given to our marketing team to use in our website, social media and printed publications. I also take photos at art exhibitions and events to accompany reviews I write for art magazines. I've done this for 25 years and I can assure you that even professional graphic designers DON'T CARE about which photographic gear was used, they just pick the most effective images even if they were taken with smartphones
Yes thank you! I finally understood the appeal of Leica once I purchased a film body
Great video. Couldn't agree more. I think everyone should find a camera (or find a way to use their camera) that makes them feel how Leica tells us we'll feel about their cameras.
Gut video big man ✌🏼 Fuji 18mm f1.4 with the Fuji X-S10 is my favourite combo
Excellent video ! I couldn’t tell which images were shot by which camera, but it’s also, as u said, the empathy, the l fun and the love you have for which ever tool, whichever camera, brings a smile to your face…. But Leica has got strong competition !!
I had a number of Fuji cameras and lenses but the minute I got a Q2 in my hands to take some sample shots I fell head over heels in love with it. I loved it's image quality. Ended up selling all my Fuji gear and moving over to Leica, so now have an M-P240 and Leica Q and couldn't be happier..
I have gone through a very similar journey as Samuel and one of the things I have learned is that while gear doesn't really matter in optimal conditions, it does matter in extreme conditions and that's what we should base our decisions on. For example, if I often shoot at night, low-light performance does vary from camera to camera. In general, cameras are getting closer and closer to each other in the final results, which is an interesting situation because we get to focus more on the experience and extra features.
Interesting comparison. Thank you. As a novice, I am probably leaning in the direction on the fujiflim xc10.
I guessed wrong also. Great fun and great finding. Thank you!
Thanks for the comparison. I`m using XF18mmF1.4 and looove it. Can`t wait for XF33mmF1.4:)
Thank you Samuel for sharing this video. The fujifilm XF18mm F1.4 is very good and he supports the comparison. Thank you for continuing to make comparisons, this is always informative.
Thanks a lot for this clarifying video. Since last year i've spent too much money (in my own scale) in cameras (X-T30, X-T4, ricoh GR III) and many lenses and I was thinking that i could have bougth a Leica instead. Your video make me feel I did not take a wrong decision....
Great video. I got it right, but I was just guessing (viewed on mobile). Looking forward to the next. Sigma fp/fp L with Sigma I-series lenses is my Leica replacement.
loved this one Samuel!
Amazing video! As a fuji user I´m more or less surprised about the result. But at first I thought "comon, you should know the difference" and at least I have to say I guessed all wrong. Sooo also respect to your great colorgrading for matching the colors of both that fine! :P
Certainly both make nice pictures. Q2 feels amazing in handling. Larger files. And side by side you will see the difference. There s always the q used cheaper if you want 28mm.
Great video! Thanks for that! Maybe you could make a video about how to track faces with the X-S10? Cause I do struggle a bit with that.
I've had both, my second hand Leica Q, which died after a couple of months believe it or not, and Fujis X-Pro1, 2 and 3!!! The experience of using the Q with that silky focus tab, being able to zone focus for street and seeing your range by just looking down at the lens really was part of the experience for me. I enjoyed nailing the focus manually and got a lot of satisfaction from it. And I miss it. Maybe because I first started shooting on manual film cameras back as a kid? I thought the Leica DNG files were easier edit and the amount of detail you could get back from the shadows was amazing I felt. I love my Fuji, but it's just doesn't feel as satisfying for me. I wish it did as it would save me a lot of money, but I'm missing the Leica Q dam it!
Curious, what did you end up doing? What's your current setup now?
I enjoy engaging with shootouts like this not by trying to guess which is which, but simply by noting which one I prefer. After noting my answers, the results were a tie for me. As a hobby Fuji shooter, I continue to be blown away by what's possible with this system.
Even if the Q2 makes me dream I got today an x-t100 with a Fuji 18 F2 (so équivalent to 27mm) and I love going through the town with it. I think it s even more balanced than the f1.4 (less heavy). It s really my favorite light equipment and my back says me thank you.
Thanks for the comparison video, it was a joy to watch and I’m really struggling spot the difference between camera a and b.
Jetzt mal auf deutsch :). Du bist echt so ein cooler Typ. Und ich schaue mir gerne an, was du machst. Endlich mal jemand, der nicht der typische Rucksack-Profi zu sein scheint. Das gefällt mir extrem. Über zehn Jahre habe ich meine Brötchen mit Fotos verdient. Und bin dankbar, keine Aufträge mehr machen zu müssen. Aber ohne Cam geht einfach nicht. Und ich bin nach fast 20 Jahre M bei der Q 116 gelandet. Und, Mann, ich bin so glücklich mit dem Teil. Leicht, schnell, lichtstark, leise. Alles, was ich brauche. Gebe ich nicht mehr her, auch nicht für eine 2 oder 3. Alles Gute und viel Licht wünscht dir Jörg
This is a courageous discussion - for lots of amateur photographers it is more easy to invest in expensive/unnecessary gear than to invest in their own education (myself included :) , but then again ... GAS is fun !
G.A.S. is fun!! Equipment used to best serve the type of photography that I do is a journey...
Great video 👍📷 I had the q2 but sold it. Funny I have a bunch of my fav photos on my tv screen savor. Right away I can tell the Leica shot vs my Sony a7riii shots, so much so just ordered another q2. I miss the compact size of the q2. Easier to bring it out and it’s fun to use.
I took a neat photo with my iPhone last week: river inlet, old pier, trees, surrounded by fog. I might get a print.
Much of the issue though is internet compression. I loved my Fuji X-T3 but when I put the Voigtlander 50mm Nokton on the Leica SL the effect was immediate and very obvious. I've since sold my Fuji and kept the SL as the images are much more characterful...
I bought a used 5D classic (13mp no video) with an ancient EF 28 f2.8 lens cheap ($250) just for fun and I can’t see a difference between that and my EOS RP at 2x the resolution with the same lens without pixel peeping. So the Fuji being so close doesn’t surprise me. I couldn’t tell which of yours were the Fuji or the Leica either. Maybe newer gear really means less than we think.
Thanks…..I think…
I like comparisons (and I was right, that A was the fuji).
I use a fuji myself, because the image quality is good enough (for me) and I like the experience.
I would love to have a Q2 though, but can not justify 5K.
Number A and number B. Classic. Great video, keep it up! =)
It isn’t only about the end product. A Toyota Corolla will get you from point a to point b for less money than a Porsche. I’ve owned both. The Porsche gives me greater driving pleasure. I’ve owned the xpro1, xpro2, and xt-2. I’ve got great pics from them. I much prefer shooting the q2 and m10 over my old Fuji. I have a thing for build quality, heritage,resale value. Just know that what you are spending money on is the entire experience, not just the output.
Hi Sam! Interesting video.Are you sure you are done with Leica hype without trying „magic“ CCD censor? It’s a pretty sweet torture trying to focus on toddlers eyes with my M8 at 1.4 . But I love it. Makes me feel like I have earned my snapshot)
Still love Q as well 🙂
I love my Q2 - I'd suggest getting the hand grip and thumb rest. I never want to put it down with those accessories on.
I own the Q2 Monochrom with the accessories.
Hands down the best camera I’ve ever owned, absolutely love it.
Fuji isn’t remotely close to Leicas build quality and ergonomic design.
@@TheMidnightOnline well you are paying a premium to buy the Leica, wouldn't it be a robbery if a Fujifilm is in the level of Leica ?
@@neerajnongmaithem392 But its not, thats my point
This is the video i need right now!
The Fro of the Bello is back - Happy Days!!!
I can totally relate with you. Among all the buying, selling, trading, in the last 12 months I had 11 cameras (12th is coming soon). Among them was the Leica Q-P. I loved the time with it, but it just faded away.
I can also totally related with the Leica thing. I had also a M6, M4-P, M8 and now I have a M9 (new sensor) and the M experience fits more to me, but again, a Bessa R2 or R3 would provide the same l fun, so I am now selling my M4-P to get a cheaper M body and then settle for a bit - I hope.
Because, dude, this whole buying, selling, trading is tiresome. The time I end up spending on searching, reading, dealing... pfff
Well, Leica Q-P made realise I'm not a 50mm type of person and this is nice, but using these Leica cameras I definitely see that there's hype on it, but it is not 100% hype. Like I used the Bessa r3a, it was super nice, but the M bodies are sturdier, giving less of a feeling of 'oh it can break soon', but Leicas are older so.. :shrug:
So yeah, I decided to stick with this pattern for my setup: a digital M (or: fullframe, digital M mount camera), a 35mm M mount (same system = same lenses) and medium format rangefinder (6x4,5 or 6x9).
From now on, this is the plan. Don't how much wishful thinking this is but yeah... you know.
All this, as you said, followed by a evolution on the photography I'm making or wanting to make. Anyway, this is already a freaking long comment.
cheers!
btw: I got it right which camera was - because right before the Q-P I was with a Fuji XE 😅.
Interesting video enjoyed watching it, felt 100% real ❤️ very refreshing🙌
thanks for this video, I have the F2 model and I am really happy and happy, what color profile did you use in this video?
I have the 18mm and Xpro-3 - love it.
I used to lug around large dslrs and got tired of it. I switched to iphone with a gimbal and DJI Pocket 2 camera. I use these to make the videos for my channel. I have some accessory lenses for both. I think the quality is equal to the dslr and much lighter.
Many thanks for video.
That 3D dimension look of Leica is just wow and also Fuji image was more than what is expected from a crop sensor as a main factor, of course its not what image quality is all about and other factors matter too. Im checking all fuji cameras for light travel package but as I experienced Q2 it makes it difficult to make up my mind, logic says Fuji is good enough but feeling is just into Leica Q2. As a Nikon user who use Leica SL2-S for special moments its difficult decision to make between fuji and Q2.
Also its not just image quality, its also about feeling the camera, quality of body and how you feel when shooting also matters to me.
what do you suggest? x100v or q2? or anything else? I really need that light package for some travels and have to carry camera all day.
thanks again
Brilliant, everyone got it wrong, including me. Ha! Brilliant. Just subscribed. If you prefer the Leica colours over the Fuji, then you really should try an Olympus EM1 with the 17mm f1.2. The feather bokeh (when wide open) is the smoothest you'll find. The lens is designed to be sharp and shot wide open. The contrast, the colours and bokeh really will surprise you. I'm hoping OM Systems come up with a 14mm f1.2 or f1.4 lens, they've just released a 20mm f1.4 so here's hoping.
I agree with all the points you raised. Good photo depend on the photographer not on the camera. The differences in picture “quality” (whatever that means!) between cameras are tiny and we over inflate them hugely. Our audience just wants a photo that captures their attention in some way. It’s the same with music: I have a collection of guitars, amps, effects etc. I obsess about tone and this sound vs that sound but when I play live audiences don’t notice and don’t care. They want to be entertained. I have a Q2 and also use Olympus m4/3 and love both equally. Just like guitars, it’s the feel and the experience of using them that matters to me. Sometimes they encourage me to play better or take better photos. The sound or picture quality differences are negligible and don’t make a badly played song or meaningless photo any better.
Hi Samuel, thanks for this video, make me think about getting one 18mm for my XT30 ! May I ask you the brand of the strap attached to you XE4?
it seems very nice and I am bothered with my standard fuji strap...
I have the Leica Q2 and the Fuji x100v. Love shooting landscapes with the Leica but only consider the Fuji for people shots because of the great eye focus.
Hey Samuel. I'm very interested in your autofocus settings for the X-S10. Are you going to do a settings video soon?
OMG, that's exactly what I'm using. Xe4, 18/1.4, Fuji grip and a small flash from xt3 on top. From what I see, it is definitely comparable with a Q (I briefly tried)
Yeah I got featured on a streetlife video!! 😄
just as I was thinking about finally fixing my mind and upgrade to the Q2, you come out with this video and now I’m confused all over again thinking whether I should get a xpro3… ahh 😫 But totally agree on the user experience of Leica, couple of my friends use the Q2 and it’s really something. Ngl changing cameras and embracing the gas is also part of the process I think lol
Fuji, Fuji, Fuji , welcome back. :)
I bought into Fujifilm because of its incredible 14mm. The 18mm f2 can give you decent results under the right circumstances, it can also let you down (sharp in the middle, less than adequate elsewhere, chromatic aberration up the yahzoo). The f1.4 is too honking BIG And... Expensive. If I want a quality 18mm- the GR!
PS- nice strap on the Fuji, care to name? Cheers.
Wait!! The Lion King is STILL playing Hamburg????
GREAT VIDEO! Thank you for this comparison. I am always doing lens tests to see what is real and what is hype. Yes, Leica are ASTONISHING in image and build quality but other lenses have their special gifts too. I have discovered several lenses that rival Leica glass (and some of them being super inexpensive too!). Plus I think you made a very fair comparison as well.
...and reminded me just how much I miss Hamburg!!!
Great video and I loved your humor! I picked the wrong camera too. 😂 That being said, is the ergonomics of the XE4 a lot worse than the Q2 in practice?
Hahaha, Thorsten Pop up at 0:50 was funny 😆 thanks for sharing your thoughts
Thank you! Love this!
Nice looking Rollei TLR! 😊 I would rather find a nice Rollei instead of the Q2. Thanks for the comparison. 🙏
Fun fact: the best camera is the one you have with you, and, if you plan ahead, the one you like using the most... Leica, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, Ricoh etc... If you enjoy using your camera, you shoot more. If you shoot more, your pictures get better. And, as you found out, the viewers of your work do not care about resolution, colour science etc. If it looks good to them, they will like it. (although some clients can be a little more demanding - fashion clients for example)
Hey Samuel. Just because a lens is f1.7 doesn’t mean you have to shoot it wide open. It’s one more tool, when the light conditions are appropriate. I’ve found my Q lens shines more frequently at f8, even if I love to focus manually at night using f1.7. Just because that guy said Leicas have to be shot wide open, it doesn’t mean it’s true. Specially for street where a good depth of field can sometimes tell the story better. About the comparison, it was obvious which one is the Fuji, but the comparison was difficult because we have You Tube resolution and the images were a second on the screen. You’ll have to consider another thing, that Fuji lens is huge, and probably not light. It’s size makes the shooter more conspicuous. As a Q street shooter, its a no-brainer. I can relate to your dilemma though. But for a moment you started sounding like that guy who’s looking for the perfect camera, we all do when GAS hits, but there’s no such thing. There’s only a perfect camera for how you like to shoot. The end result can be found many ways (mostly), but it’s not the destination…it’s the travel.
For me, Fuji's line-up will always be the Contax equivalent to Leica. A great street camera line-up that can taken on event, travel, fashion and wedding shooting - not quite as stellar as Leica but significantly cheaper. The nice thing is that the existence of Leica makes Fujifilm think harder about what they're doing when they design their cameras. Regarding the 18 f/1.4 I have it for my X-Pro3. It's great for weddings and events but I do find it a little too big for street. I much prefer the 18mm f/2 when I'm out and about, it's sharp enough, small and has a surprising amount of character. In a sharpness test wide open the Leica Q would demolish it utterly, but stopped down the 18mm at f/2.8 and beyond is perfectly fine for street work. If you have the funds sure Leica is King, but for those of us with less to spend an X-E4 / XPro3 and the 18mm f/2 is just wonderful for street.
Nice comparison.
I like the strap you have in both the fuji bodies.
May I ask what they are ?
Be happy and get one of each!
Couldn't spot the differences until you mentioned which one was which. So in my case, I'd buy the Fuji.
Hey Samuel, I have just found you! Great video thanks. I’ve never tried a18mm lens. I guess the Fuji would have to be an 18mm f1.2 for the same look. What if you shot the Fuji with a 33 or 35mm f1.4 and stood further away? Would the extra compression make the Fuji bokeh match that of the Leica?
I know this is off topic, but what camera strap do you use? Great video btw.
The colors are so nice here. Samuel, what preset did you shoot the fuji in ? And, would you ever consider doing a video about your color grading technique etc. I just love the tones here! (I am a Fuji owner. Maybe one day, I'll own a Leica. #itwillbenice
I never tried a Leica camera on the field, but I had a couple in my hands, and obviously they are built very well. This being said, I don't think there is any reason to buy a Leica camera, except for the M serie, "IF" you really want to experience an old stile manual focussing and slow down your shooting process.
I'd actually go a long way just to have a DSLR camera with a true split microprism and fully manual focus (Pentax?!? Hallo?!?), instead of the coloured pixels that always seem to miss critical focus.
Leica R and Q are certainly nice tools, but in the end, aesthetics aside, there is objectively no reason to pay that much looking at the end results. You buy a quality camersa and a quality lens, but in the end what really counts is the image it delivers and the experience in taking the photo. That's why I don't dismiss the M, as it can live aside more mainstream cameras and still be meaningful in it's own way.
Very interesting, Samuel, thanks! I kept only one Leica camera: the original Monochrom because this one does make a difference but I'm happy with my X-Pro3 and X100V and, whenever I need inspiration I pick up my X-Pro1 or my X100 that changed everything for me. Less is more 😉
I'm thinking the X-PRO3 and the 18mm 1.4 WR is the combination to get as the alternative to the Q2 save a lot of money.
@@rdog77 or maybe the X100V with the 28mm equivalent converter?
Even the 18mm 2.8 on the X70 is fantastic. I take better pic with it than any other prime without thinking much, ideal holiday camera
In the right hands, either of these cameras will get the job done especially for street and travel photography but even for professional work like portrait sessions. I've seen it done. That said, getting to the destination of the right kit for you requires experimentation. Technical specs of a camera body and/or lens are not enough. You need hands-on experiences with both to determine what works best for you as a photographer. For instance, I made a very hard decision to only use M mount lenses on all of my camera bodies moving forward. I own the Fujifilm X-Pro3, Leica CL, and LUMIX S5. I sold all of my Fujifilm autofocus lenses and the only autofocus lens I own is the Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 and the 45mm f2.8 which I only use on my S5.
I decided to only buy M mount lenses because they're the only lense out there that increases in value by comparison to the newer digital mirrorless autofocus lense and I can use them with an adapter on any mirrorless digital system I choose to shoot with as opposed to investing in a brand new lens system. You know what you're doing Sam and that's why you can do these types of comparisons and break up people's notions about who has the best camera. It's not about the cameras it's about the lenses and the Leica 28mm f1.7 lens on the Q2 has an edge over the Fujinon 18mm f1.4. That's it in a nutsell.
Great input! I agree that one should always make a decision based on own personal experience and not listen too much what the general consensus is recommending. And it is fun dsicovering new gear and experiencing different approaches from different brands :) Smart decision to invest in M lenses! I never enjoyed them much on crop sensors but they work well on most mirrorless cameras.
@@SamuelStreetlife thanks. It takes a bit getting used to on APS-C bodies for most but I treat my M lenses the same way I've treated most lenses I purchased for my Fujifilm kits over the years. To me, the key is to make sure you purchase close focus adapters especially for 35mm and 50mm M mount lenses. It makes life easier when shooting with those lenses on a crop sensor body. Thanks for another great video.