I just ordered this 90mm for my XT3. Wish I would have saw this video first. I would like to take portraits inside as well. I'm new to photography and on a budget. What lens is great for portraits inside?
My 90mm isn’t responding. It says “turn off the camera and turn on again”. I’ve tried it on 2 different bodies and it says the same thing. What should I do?
Out of all the Fuji prime lenses I have, when I shoot a simple subject that has good contrast, like my Keystone 16mm camera, the 90mm detail pops like nothing else I've seen. It's on the level of the Contax 105mm Macro for the 2 1/4 system. A 3D pop. It makes you look and look at the image.
I am a portrait photographer. I have the XT2 and the 35F2 and the 56 1.2. I’m a little disappointed in my outside shots coming from a Full Frame 5DM3, in terms of stark background separation. I want a headshot lens where the background is absolutely gone. Just creamed into painterly Bokeh. Do you think the 90 will do that on my XT2? I’m considering moving to it for outside. If I shoot inside, I’m all studio strobe. The 90 will be my outside lens. Will it rival my old canon 85mm 1.8 or even the 135L?
yes, if you have enough subject separation from the background also, have you seen teh FLICKR page for the 90mm f2? my buddy Benjamin Kanarek the famous supermodel photographer (google him) just got his 90mm f2 Fuji lens, he loves it :)
Thanks for posting the review. Noticed that you put a protective filter on it. Watched your filter videos...you said you put filters on about 40% of your lenses. Which Fuji lenses have you decided to put filters on?
I think they should have put IS in it. So another 100 grams. It is already pretty big and I prefer to use it with a grip. what's another 100 grams. Yes some say having iS degrades image quality but its b.s. there are plenty of lenses with IS and great image quality
Great to see u come around on this lens Ken. My wife is listening from the kitchen and goes he's all over the place LOL and I says that's part of his charm :)
Funny. I just watch Fro slam the speed. What did he do wrong? He was outdoors in daylight. It looked slow. Hunting a lot. I really want this lens for portraits.
I've got it. I watch camera videos and get pleasure .but yours makes me happy. I love natural people. I hate those camera videos were the presenter has to do some thing stupid at the start of the film
Hey i was wondering if you could inform us how the 90mm f2 performs in sports action. You stated that it has a quad-linear auto focus (blazing fast) but the problem is that it you said it sucks indoor. Would the 55-200 be a better lens? I shoot, boxing, soccer, dogs (squirrels on crack), and indoor dodgeball and other random bits n bobs. Thanks!
Theoria Apophasis but for indoor sports the high shutter speed wouldn’t avoid any issue as even ois would do? I mean, f2 over f2.8, faster AF and on a 1/1000 ss the 50-140 ois would be however a better choice (both at 90mm)?
Was seriously debating getting the 90mm f/2 to get that tighter compression and really nice bokeh, but kind of holding off. Since recently at Photokina I believe the 80mm f/2.8 Macro WR OIS is basically confirmed for release probably sometime next year in 2017 (hopefully earlier than later), I think.. I'm hoping.. it may do almost as well, if not better, as a both a nice 1:1 macro lens and double duty just as well as a portrait lens. I'm not expecting the same compression and out of focus background, but I would expect really nice results as both macro and portrait lens, none the less, to make it a good candidate to be the proverbial kill the 2 birds with 1 stone lens. The AF speed?.. hmm.. will see, hoping it'll be fast and snappy as can be, but I feel typically macro lenses haven't been necessarily the fastest focusing lenses, however. Thanks for your impressions and recommendation on the 90mm f2.
true indeed, and the 80 has OIS :) quad lineaer motor on the 90mm, its blasting fast :) i dunno on the 80 speed of course…..nobody knows about it yet but fujifilm
@@KenTheoriaApophasis Hi Ken, great admirer of you channel. Shooting action sports, think that I take the XT3 to its limits. Just ended an indoor tennis tournament with the 50-140...apparently struggling at 2.8 - thought that 90mm F2 would be a salvation. Outdoor tennis requires SS up 2000 to get the ball. I was trying to keep my ISO lower as possible and tried a trade off SS1000, ISO 2000. Had another photographer, different gear, went up ISO 6400...is that the solution? Been lucky and able to shoot right on the court, next to the net, usually focal length around 60 to 70 - thought that 90mm would be ideal... just worried about the XT3 without IBIS... Waiting for 2021 for the second body XH.....2...?
I shoot stage events with the Canon 135mm F/2 at 1/500 to 1/1250 at F/2 to 2.8, on a 6D. What am I doing wrong? The photos look great at ISO 640 to 1250. Of course I'm teasing. We does what we can get away with.
Ken, I agree with your assessment on this XF90...It IS insanely sharp, and in fact, it's the sharpest lens I've ever used in 35 years in photography! As for AF speed, yes, that's super fast as well, but as a landscape shooter, not the reason I went with it. Also, as for "not being an indoor lens", you are correct...if you use strobe, it makes agreat product photography lens precicsely because it's sharper than my XF60mm Macro, which I was using for product shots until I tried this lens! Thanks again.
I have been using that 90 on portraits, with continuios lighting on my XT1. Love it. I just get so much satisfaction, feel and see where I want to be on my portraits. Will see how it does on my XT2. I look forward to your videos, want to thank you for saving me a lot of time and money, and for sharing those years of experience with every one. Thanks again Ken. Regards Dave
Necro - but the Voigtlander lens caps are really poorly designed, the plastic that clasps the inside of the filter ring is waver thing - for no good reason.
Watched this review several times now, once, or twice, when I was considering purchasing this lens (and didn't), a few months ago, and now, again, when I have. Each time I grow more incredulous at the tale of the guy discharging a revolver six times, reloading, and firing all six again, inside 2 seconds!. I'm in the UK, and I've never handled a revolver in my life, but it just doesn't seem feasible. Ok. Just looked it up, and watched the video, extraordinary . I was gonna call you on it, but it's true. That's really swift. Anyway. what do you reckon to portraits of performers, under stage lighting, in small venues.? For this lens, and me (X-Pro 2) I mean. I could even use a monopod or tripod. I photograph performances in a little theatre, literally, and can get very close to the stage, but the 56mm is not quite long enough for full facials, from the auditorium. So, I shoot shots with the 56mm, that are head and shoulders. or half body, I often know I'm going to crop in to the face I usually use the 56 wide open, to emphasise expression, by throwing the background out. So I'll probably get a good enough shutter speed at 20, or 30 feet. Getting a "grey import", hope it's ok, 100 pounds cheaper than all well known online retailers.
he has good videos on lenses but that statement he made about not being an "indoor lens" is nonsense. indoor events u will usually already be over the reciprocal rule for this lens as OIS or no form of IS can freeze a moving subject at concerts or sports for example. F2 is more than possible to achieve that at reasonable ISO too. he obviously just rushed this video as most of his videos. not much thought put in to the video = garbage out.
+iforgotmyusername0 I have to agree with Angry what keeper rate concern.Reception indoor is usualy at least 1/250 and I would not open to f2 , but at least f4 to get people ar reception in the proper focus.This require (in dim light) at least iso 6400 or using flash (last one is not always possible) higher where noise start to creep in to image.The point is if you want most output of this lens you should have a good light.
It is kind of strange, but I sold my full frame Canon 1Ds mark iii, and decided to be a Fuji person. Honestly, Canon bokeh is kind of shit. It is an overpriced quick focus and crappy end image. For today I am a Fuji fan, I got brand new X H1 with a grip, and my next dream is gfx 50s. Can anyone bit that family? probably not. Ok maybe Hasselblad, but you really need to cash out.
how is this guy doing reviews ? JL clearly beat him in shoot out and he keeps saying in all his workshops to his close students that angry photographer does not shoot
Jery Miculek fired a 45ACP (not 357 Magnum which has more recoil) S&W 625 in under 3 seconds. 2.99 seconds to be exact. I actually always thought it was 357 Mag, but I just found out it was a 45ACP that he used to set that record in 1999 and not the 357 Magnum.
This is now outdated. The 90mm shines on bodies with IBIS.
Would you still say no too using the lens indoors even on the X-H1 & X-T3?
I just ordered this 90mm for my XT3. Wish I would have saw this video first. I would like to take portraits inside as well. I'm new to photography and on a budget. What lens is great for portraits inside?
56mm 1.2 :)
My 90mm isn’t responding. It says “turn off the camera and turn on again”. I’ve tried it on 2 different bodies and it says the same thing. What should I do?
Can you recommend the lens in combination with IBIS for more versatility ?
Out of all the Fuji prime lenses I have, when I shoot a simple subject that has good contrast, like my Keystone 16mm camera, the 90mm detail pops like nothing else I've seen. It's on the level of the Contax 105mm Macro for the 2 1/4 system. A 3D pop. It makes you look and look at the image.
I am a portrait photographer. I have the XT2 and the 35F2 and the 56 1.2. I’m a little disappointed in my outside shots coming from a Full Frame 5DM3, in terms of stark background separation. I want a headshot lens where the background is absolutely gone. Just creamed into painterly Bokeh. Do you think the 90 will do that on my XT2? I’m considering moving to it for outside. If I shoot inside, I’m all studio strobe. The 90 will be my outside lens. Will it rival my old canon 85mm 1.8 or even the 135L?
yes, if you have enough subject separation from the background also, have you seen teh FLICKR page for the 90mm f2?
my buddy Benjamin Kanarek the famous supermodel photographer (google him) just got his 90mm f2 Fuji lens, he loves it :)
Thanks for posting the review. Noticed that you put a protective filter on it. Watched your filter videos...you said you put filters on about 40% of your lenses. Which Fuji lenses have you decided to put filters on?
I think they should have put IS in it. So another 100 grams. It is already pretty big and I prefer to use it with a grip. what's another 100 grams. Yes some say having iS degrades image quality but its b.s. there are plenty of lenses with IS and great image quality
Great to see u come around on this lens Ken. My wife is listening from the kitchen and goes he's all over the place LOL and I says that's part of his charm :)
For portraits I have the 56 1.2, I'm thinking about selling it and getting this 90mm. You think that's a good idea? All outdoor
i never answer "sell it" questions cause it causes serious issues :)
@@KenTheoriaApophasis Well, I'll keep it then, lol. Which do you prefer for outside portraits?
I'm asking because the slow autofocus on the 56 bothers me something fierce.
35mm 1.4 or 56mm 1.2
@@joshdiditt Did you ever get the 90? I'm often disappointed with the 56 and I'm about to buy the 90
Funny. I just watch Fro slam the speed. What did he do wrong? He was outdoors in daylight. It looked slow. Hunting a lot. I really want this lens for portraits.
You asked for a pizza and got a lens. haha Awesome!
I've got it. I watch camera videos and get pleasure .but yours makes me happy. I love natural people. I hate those camera videos were the presenter has to do some thing stupid at the start of the film
Im debating whether this will be my next lens (Xpro2). I have the nikkor 85/2 ai and Zeiss Planar 85/1.4 and an adaptor.
Hmm
Hey i was wondering if you could inform us how the 90mm f2 performs in sports action. You stated that it has a quad-linear auto focus (blazing fast) but the problem is that it you said it sucks indoor. Would the 55-200 be a better lens? I shoot, boxing, soccer, dogs (squirrels on crack), and indoor dodgeball and other random bits n bobs. Thanks!
yes, no OIS, i wouldnt think of using it indoors over a 50 140
Theoria Apophasis but for indoor sports the high shutter speed wouldn’t avoid any issue as even ois would do? I mean, f2 over f2.8, faster AF and on a 1/1000 ss the 50-140 ois would be however a better choice (both at 90mm)?
Was seriously debating getting the 90mm f/2 to get that tighter compression and really nice bokeh, but kind of holding off.
Since recently at Photokina I believe the 80mm f/2.8 Macro WR OIS is basically confirmed for release probably sometime next year in 2017 (hopefully earlier than later), I think.. I'm hoping.. it may do almost as well, if not better, as a both a nice 1:1 macro lens and double duty just as well as a portrait lens. I'm not expecting the same compression and out of focus background, but I would expect really nice results as both macro and portrait lens, none the less, to make it a good candidate to be the proverbial kill the 2 birds with 1 stone lens.
The AF speed?.. hmm.. will see, hoping it'll be fast and snappy as can be, but I feel typically macro lenses haven't been necessarily the fastest focusing lenses, however.
Thanks for your impressions and recommendation on the 90mm f2.
true indeed, and the 80 has OIS :) quad lineaer motor on the 90mm, its blasting fast :)
i dunno on the 80 speed of course…..nobody knows about it yet but fujifilm
Which Fuji zoom do you recommend for indoor event photography?
50-140 2.8 :)
that doesn't make sense... that's f/2.8, one stop higher than fuji's fastest focusing lens?
It has OIS
@@KenTheoriaApophasis Hi Ken, great admirer of you channel. Shooting action sports, think that I take the XT3 to its limits. Just ended an indoor tennis tournament with the 50-140...apparently struggling at 2.8 - thought that 90mm F2 would be a salvation. Outdoor tennis requires SS up 2000 to get the ball. I was trying to keep my ISO lower as possible and tried a trade off SS1000, ISO 2000. Had another photographer, different gear, went up ISO 6400...is that the solution?
Been lucky and able to shoot right on the court, next to the net, usually focal length around 60 to 70 - thought that 90mm would be ideal... just worried about the XT3 without IBIS... Waiting for 2021 for the second body XH.....2...?
This is just what I needed to decide about getting this lens or not. Thanks Mr.
Also how does the new 80mm macro compares to this?
i dont have the 80mm yet to compare
I shoot stage events with the Canon 135mm F/2 at 1/500 to 1/1250 at F/2 to 2.8, on a 6D. What am I doing wrong? The photos look great at ISO 640 to 1250. Of course I'm teasing. We does what we can get away with.
Have you used the Fuji 90mm F2 for shooting stage events? I want a lens that I can use for portraits, sports and theatre events.
How about for concert photography?
no VR, and its so sharp, your shutter has to be way the F up there.
What about now 90 mm with XT-4
the fro says this is the slowest focusing lens they make
How about using this lens indoors on a tripod? How about using this lens indoors with an X-T4?
I used to have a 45acp Jerry M revolver. He is the man
did somebody send it to you to try it out and then return it, or is it actually a gift?
really is a gift, its mine
what a gift, and what a lucky boy ;)
im not that lucky a person in general honestly
well, now you are ;) Just enjoy it!!! :)
Ken, I agree with your assessment on this XF90...It IS insanely sharp, and in fact, it's the sharpest lens I've ever used in 35 years in photography! As for AF speed, yes, that's super fast as well, but as a landscape shooter, not the reason I went with it. Also, as for "not being an indoor lens", you are correct...if you use strobe, it makes agreat product photography lens precicsely because it's sharper than my XF60mm Macro, which I was using for product shots until I tried this lens! Thanks again.
Wait for it...... Fuji! Thanks for the analysis Ken
90mm f2 vs 56mm f1.2 for portraits?
56 1.2
both are great, but the 90mm f2 doesnt cut to the top mark for use in same. 90mm however is the fastest fuji lens for AF and also the sharpest
I have been using that 90 on portraits, with continuios lighting on my XT1. Love it. I just get so much satisfaction, feel and see where I want to be on my portraits. Will see how it does on my XT2. I look forward to your videos, want to thank you for saving me a lot of time and money, and for sharing those years of experience with every one. Thanks again Ken. Regards Dave
Filter?
You said it sucks a few months ago. What changed your mind?
i said i had no call to use it on my Xt1, where it "just wasnt impressive"
I had a similar reaction when I tested this lens. Sharp lens, but overall 'meh'.
Best xf90mmf2 review.
Necro - but the Voigtlander lens caps are really poorly designed, the plastic that clasps the inside of the filter ring is waver thing - for no good reason.
Watched this review several times now, once, or twice, when I was considering purchasing this lens (and didn't), a few months ago, and now, again, when I have.
Each time I grow more incredulous at the tale of the guy discharging a revolver six times, reloading, and firing all six again, inside 2 seconds!.
I'm in the UK, and I've never handled a revolver in my life, but it just doesn't seem feasible.
Ok. Just looked it up, and watched the video, extraordinary . I was gonna call you on it, but it's true.
That's really swift.
Anyway. what do you reckon to portraits of performers, under stage lighting, in small venues.? For this lens, and me (X-Pro 2) I mean.
I could even use a monopod or tripod.
I photograph performances in a little theatre, literally, and can get very close to the stage, but the 56mm is not quite long enough for full facials, from the auditorium.
So, I shoot shots with the 56mm, that are head and shoulders. or half body, I often know I'm going to crop in to the face
I usually use the 56 wide open, to emphasise expression, by throwing the background out.
So I'll probably get a good enough shutter speed at 20, or 30 feet.
Getting a "grey import", hope it's ok, 100 pounds cheaper than all well known online retailers.
it seems impossible, but he does it. :)
which? 50 140 2.8
which one am I getting? the 90mm
also 100% valid, just not as flexible, and has no VR
Jerry is an insanely fast and accurate shooter. I think he might be on new list of banned firearms here in Canada lol
Take this lens for a spin again ken maybe u forget that canons 135 :)
on sale for $699 right now
joe blow BOUGHT!
Just placed my order!!
Sharp and saddly can not be handled in lowlight. It would shine if XT line has Olympus omd IBIS inside.
he has good videos on lenses but that statement he made about not being an "indoor lens" is nonsense. indoor events u will usually already be over the reciprocal rule for this lens as OIS or no form of IS can freeze a moving subject at concerts or sports for example. F2 is more than possible to achieve that at reasonable ISO too. he obviously just rushed this video as most of his videos. not much thought put in to the video = garbage out.
im the devil
+iforgotmyusername0 I have to agree with Angry what keeper rate concern.Reception indoor is usualy at least 1/250 and I would not open to f2 , but at least f4 to get people ar reception in the proper focus.This require (in dim light) at least iso 6400 or using flash (last one is not always possible) higher where noise start to creep in to image.The point is if you want most output of this lens you should have a good light.
Bright sunny day lens
Sharpest XF lens ever....
Jerry is the best. 👍
It was actuallu 2.99 seconds
I wish people would just send me lenses. :)
i still dont know who sent it :O
Ken, it's most likely Fuji. Or some demented millionaire who is a fan of yours.
www.flickr.com/photos/134746128@N05/30629724746/in/dateposted/
It is kind of strange, but I sold my full frame Canon 1Ds mark iii, and decided to be a Fuji person. Honestly, Canon bokeh is kind of shit. It is an overpriced quick focus and crappy end image. For today I am a Fuji fan, I got brand new X H1 with a grip, and my next dream is gfx 50s. Can anyone bit that family? probably not. Ok maybe Hasselblad, but you really need to cash out.
how is this guy doing reviews ? JL clearly beat him in shoot out and he keeps saying in all his workshops to his close students that angry photographer does not shoot
Ken, correction: it is under 3 seconds.
3 seconds what?
Jery Miculek fired a 45ACP (not 357 Magnum which has more recoil) S&W 625 in under 3 seconds. 2.99 seconds to be exact. I actually always thought it was 357 Mag, but I just found out it was a 45ACP that he used to set that record in 1999 and not the 357 Magnum.
check out Bob Munden Amigo he was faster. with first 5 by a great deal
Being able to shoot a gun is not a sport. You don't need muscles for that 😂🤣