Macro Photography | Fujifilm 80mm f/2.8 Macro | Beginners
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2024
- Howdy and welcome!
This is a brief tutorial on my first (proper) attempt of macro photography using the Fujifilm (Fujinon) 80mm f/2.8 Marco lens. I had such a good time using this lens and trying macro photography, although it is something I would like to try again when the weather is a bit better and not so windy! I hope you enjoy it and if you have any thoughts on macro photography I would love to hear them!
I hope you enjoy!
Wild x
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My Equipment:
Fujifilm -XH2S
Fujifilm X-H2
XF 23mm f/1.4 LM WR
XF 33mm f/1.4 LM WR
XF 16-55mm f/2.8 LM WR
XF 150-600mm
Sound:
RØDE Wireless GO II
RØDE SmartLavPlus Lavalier
Tripod:
Benro Slim Carbon-Fibre Tripod
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It's great, every video on this channel is just a miracle, every time I watch a new episode, I am convinced how harmoniously the heroine of this channel herself, her camera and nature, Bravo merge into one.
You are so lovely! What a touching comment, thank you ☺️ thank you for making me smile and what a lovely way to start my day. Such a mythical style comment, I love this ☺️🙏🏻🌳🐞
Those ladybug shots!!!!
Thank you! It was a very special moment! I love ladybugs! 🐞
Loved your work so creative. Please do more macro want to see more! 👍😀
Thank you Bumblebee for your kind words and all your support 🐝☺️🌈
Your videos are so dreamy and relaxing. Love seeing Eric with you on your photo walks; I take a camera with me every morning on my walks with my dog. I wished I could let him off the leash but he would just bolt (lol). He's very inquisitive and will get into any and everything. Anyway, it just brings a smile to my face seeing the both of you enjoying nature. Reminds me of when I was a kid lying in the grass staring at the sky without a care in the world. Innocence at it's highest form. Another great video as usual and thank you for sharing.
On another note, I have the Laowa 65mm macro lens and it's an awesome little lens. If you want to lighten your load, try it out and you won't be disappointed with the results. Cheers!!!
Thank you for such a touching comment, it was lovely to read a small insight to your morning photography adventures with your dog - even if he can't go off the lead :D I am quite fortunate that Erik is calm and happy to potter about with not causing too much trouble. Thank you for the part about lying in the grass as a kid, to be honest I still feel like a kid in lots of ways and it's nice to still hold that in your heart - I think both photography and Erik have kept that in me.
Yes I have seen the Laowa macro lenses, maybe I will get to try one in the future that would be great! they have such a cool selection of kit!
Thanks again and enjoy your week :)
Another great video Victoria, thank you. Love my 80macro lens and it never ceases to amaze me how much more you see when you view the shots on screen, nature just blows me away! Looking forward to the next video. PS great to see Erik again.
Thank you! and yes, it is incredible! you look through the lens at the world and walk around going "wow!" at things that seemed once so simple. hehe yes Erik always has to make an appearance :)
Great Video 👍🏼
Different, magical, real life, unique ❤
Aw thank you ☺️ the world is full of beautiful and magical things ☺️🙏🏻🐞🌳
So peaceful. Thank you.
Thank you very much! 🙂
Lovely photos and superb video as always. I find you totally captivating, entrancing and breathtakingly beautiful. 😍
Best regards, to you and Eric.
Dazza. 🇬🇧
I really appreciate this Dazza, thank you for watching and leaving a lovely comment 🙂☀️✌🏻🌲
Bingo. Well done Victoria for starting macro photography. It is one of my favourite subjects. Please carry on as there is so much to see and do . I’m currently on the Isle of Mull having a go at Landscape photography so will now get down to the sea shore and try a bit of Macro although I haven’t got the correct lens. 😢 Loved the photos and videos especially Lying in the Garlic. 👍😂😂
I can see why it is one of your favourites, it is so absorbing - but in the best kind of way. I will do my best to carry on, I would like to as well, it is good fun! Aww have a wonderful time on Mull and I hope you get to see the beautiful wildlife there. Well, you will just have to go back with your macro lens next time - a great excuse :D
An another nice video, great presentation. Like 378 ♥
Thanks so much! 🙂🙂
I watch your movies and time slows, relaxes, lets you breathe… thank you.
This is such a lovely thing to say and I hope I can always achieve this in my videos as well, as it’s how I feel about nature and life. So thank you 🐞🌳
Wow, my photo style matches yours - lots of “quirkiness!” 😊 Seriously though, fun watching you delve into an area you’re unfamiliar with. I’ve recently ventured much more into video. I enjoy capturing the activity and interaction of wildlife. But I have a lot to learn. ❤❤
Thank you and lovely to meet another quirky person! I think quirky is the best way to do it! It is also lovely to read that you are venturing into video too! That is brilliant an dI hope you have been enjoying it - lots to learn but it is always a fun challenge! :)
I loved that and I have to admit I’ve never tried Macro photography in the wind so living here on the North East coast probably explains why I fail at it. Anyway I hope you have the lens back in the warmer hopefully summer months.
Aw well that is completely understandable! And I feel your pain 😄 but when the weather does get better (when 😅) I do hope you get to go out and make the most of it! 🙂
Interessantes, schönes Video ✅ Danke dafür 🙋🇦🇹
Vielen Dank ☺️🙏🏻
Really enjoyed this video well done Wild 📸📸😘
Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed it 🙂🙂
how very strange, I was or am looking at this lens and up you pop with a great video using it great minds and all that thanks for a great video.
Hehe how about that! Great minds think alike! I will have a review coming out about this lens soon in the future too if that helps 🙂
I have that lens and love it. Your series made me think of fairies. I particularly loved the snails. :)
Ooo this is so lovely, especially the bit about the fairies 🥹 to be honest.. when I am out, I am always looking for magical creatures ☺️🙏🏻
@@wildandfreevictoria I hope you never stop looking.
Beautiful shot
Thank you ☺️
Nature is perfectly imperfect... no disclaimers needed. Lovely images as always.
Andy C
It definitely is ☺️🙏🏻 thank you so much! ☺️
Love your first official attempt at macro work. Have you also considered using Eric has a model, such as focusing on his eyes?
Thank you! And yes I have.. i have more images that are for the review 🙂
Wunderschöne Aufnahmen! Diese Optik von Fuji ist wirklich hervorragend, diese Farben sind wunderbar und die Abbildungsleistung hervorragend gut.
Vielen Dank!! and yes, Fuji has a beautiful colour science to it's camera, I love shooting with their equipment! :)
What a beauty tiny world you share with us You and this great lens make it shine. The 80mm F2 macro is stunning and even for portrait photography. With a knob you can change the focus distance to the object and it has image stabilization. Therefore it is my favorite lens ever. So sharp and with stunning bokeh. Thanks for sharing beauty!
Great video!
Thank you! 🙂🙂
Beautiful work! That macro lens is stunning. I’ve gotten such lovely photos with it. Honey bees are my favorite ones to photograph. Love your format!
Thank you so much! It is a wonderful lens to work with! I really did enjoy it a lot ☺️ aww yes! Honeybees would be magical to shoot with this lens ☺️
After a grotty day your beautiful film was the tonic I needed. Thank you. Lovely images and your joyful enthusiasm for what you are doing is so infectious ❤
Well I hope you day got better in the end, never nice having a grotty day - i hope today is full of awesomeness for you ☺️ And thank you for your lovely comment, nature and photography are my muse so it’s wonderful to share that (especially to an audience who enjoys it) ☺️🙏🏻🌳🐞
I have an obsession with tree bark , I spend hours in woodlands seeking out different textures , shapes and colour; I use my phone so I can print a mini instax print for my inspiration book. They will eventually be turned into organic art. I see the magic of the macro and may get myself a fuji macro lens.
I think that is a wonderful obsession to have! It’s amazing how much bigger the world becomes when you look at all the details. Aw that is a lovely idea with the instax print for your book - that really is lovely. I think you would definitely love a macro lens but you already enjoy it so that’s what counts ☺️🙏🏻🐞
Fab video as always.
Your video about macro tubes got me started in macro photography, but I always hankered after a proper macro lens.
After looking at the macro lens options for Fuji, instead I bought a used Nikon D700 and Nikkor Micro 105 f2.8 G which is a superb set-up for creating dreamy stills.
Beautiful, relaxing video. The music and slow motion work perfectly together. Yes, the ladybugs are stars of the video, but I enjoyed your emphasis on finding the best light throughout. Also, you demonstrated for a few brief moments the contortions you often have to put your body into to get down low. A better workout than yoga sometimes!
Excellent work! It looks like you’ve been doing macro for years, can’t believe it was the first time 😮 wonderful images and that Ladybug shots 😍😍 please do more macro stuff 🙏🏼
Thank youuu! and glad you enjoyed it! ah no it is new to me but photography is very transferable between different genres - although I do struggle with street photography! 😀 I will do more and the ladybug was very sweet! 🌲☀️
Macro photography opens up a whole new universe! I personally love all these little details and I have fiddled a bit with an extension tube as well. It's quite challenging, but the results can be truly amazing, as you have shown in this video. Also, I was hoping you would do a shot of Erik's nose, and you did not disappoint. 😁
Another winning video from me. Always entertaining and perfect music choice. Great.
Thank you so much and I am really glad you enjoyed it 🙂🙂
Excellent creative work, Victoria!
Thank you very much! 🙂
Beautiful video. I loved the greens in this 🙏🏾 very deep,rich and moody. I loved the images as well! I wish to try this form of photography one day soon. Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you for this ☺️ yes I think a lot of photographers avoid greens but I love them! Especially in macro photography 🙂 definitely do, you will love it! And thank you for watching ☺️🙏🏻
Really enjoyed this video because I’ve not long had this lens and been really struggling to get any clear shots because of the windy days we’ve been having. I’m getting a bit more used to the lens and been loving getting the ladybirds. Thanks so much for sharing the video 🙏 I’ve also found out the lens is compatible with the 1.4 teleconverter but not tried it yet 😍📷🙏
Well, I feel your pain completely! the wind has been sooo bad! I do hope you manage to get out soon though, especially as the spring flowers are all starting to make a lovely show. Ooooo I did not realise it was compatible with the teleconverter, that is awesome!! 🙌
Excellent video Victoria 👏brilliant photos 👍📸
Thank you so much ☺️
Some lovely shots there Victoria! I especially liked the one of Eric's nose! 😂😂🥰🥰
Hehe thank you! Erik always has to make an appearance ☺️
Good first attempt👏 - curious for the next steps 😊
Thank you! I’m not too sure what the next steps are but I did enjoy it for now 🙂
I use this lens with my x pro3 and while the camera body isnt optimal for this lens, I still love it. OIS & IBIS would make for a fun combo because even with IBIS alone it can be hard to take shots without a tripod. Really awesome lens and it barely got any action in the winter
Inhave no any issue with x-pro 3 and this lens and tripod is not needed when you use flash which is way to do it
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I miss my XF 80 mm, foolishly sold it a few years ago when trying to lighten and simplify my gear. I currently have the XF 30mm which is a great little lens, and easy to carry around always...but I miss the working distance of the XF 80mm.
It is a great lens but I am sure the 30mm is a fantastic lens as well and like you say, a light set up too :)
Lovely 😎📷👋👋
Thank you ☺️✌🏻🐞
Gorgeous video as ever, keep meaning to give macro a go. Thanks
Thank you! And yes I highly recommend it, it’s so much fun and keeps you busy for hours 🙂
Yes, I bet it’s one of those rabbit holes that you can disappear down very quickly.
You sure can! But I guess it’s not a bad one 🙂
Cool shots. This is also what I want to try out. Because Macro opens a whole new world of subjects. Even in areas that One has already photographed a lot. For example on the usual dog walks 😂
Thank you! It definitely does but do be warned.. you will be lost in the wild for days having fun! :D
That B roll of you walking down the hill holding the camera was epic… judge me 😂
Haha I can’t tell if this is a joke or not? 🤷🏻♀️
I can’t tell if you are joking or not? 🤷🏻♀️
@@wildandfreevictoria I always try to be humorous…. I truly respect the content you make. High level. I also appreciate your beauty… maybe one day I’ll get on you level. #carryon
I can almost smell the wild garlic.
It was very strong and the best smell ever! 🧄
Well done, nice video! 😀
I wonder if i need this 80mm to make videos of insects, i am not sure if my X-T5 will track them properly... I mean, enough to get few usable footages.
What do you think dear Victoria?
Thank you very much! Well on my XH2S and my XH2 I didn't notice the function for insect tracking - I need to check this but I might need an update but I am pretty sure they don't have it. So with that in mind you can see the camera did well! you have to remember that they come up so big in the video that to the camera it is a huge subject to track, do you should be fine - you can see I tracked the ladybug in the video ok :)
Do you have any experience with Colour Checker charts? I really like the colours in your videos and wondered what your grading process is like. Thanks!
Thank you and no I don’t. I take a lot of time with colour grading and just have to adjust things to the eye as I don’t have a specific colour monitor. So yes just take my time and edit it by eye 🙂
Great video as always and nice photographs ! I don't know the Fujinon 80mm f/2.8 ! Is it affordable ? Thanks ;-)
Thank you! I appreciate it! I would say it is affordable and if you really enjoy macro photography it is definitely worth it! :)
@@wildandfreevictoria Thank you for your response. 😊
I have this lens too and I don’t find it’s the easiest one to nail the focusing. Any trick on your side? I noticed you kept the lens hood mounted the reverse way, so can I conclude you used autofocus only?
I agree and I do touch upon this in my review - which will be out later. I found the AF would pulse or struggle with the sweet spot and it was frustrating at times. I did do manual focus as well, (just removed the lens hood) which was better but I always find MF tricky with macro photography on moving subjects i.e leaves bugs as the focus point drastically moves with macro. So AF was most of the time but yes, had some issues with it and couldn’t figure out what was causing it
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Hehhee only a true fan would know 😄😄😎✌🏻
@@wildandfreevictoria Big fan all the way from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Hehe I love this, thank you!!!! ☺️☺️☺️
Is photography your full time job ?
Nope it is just my hobby 🙂
scotland...... like a large lake district?
I’ve been to both and the Lake District is very unique and so is Scotland. Even just from the North-West to South-West there is a big difference. So no, not the same but both lovely in their own way :)
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@@wildandfreevictoria i went to ullapool many years ago with an overly keen hiker! Munroes, munroes and more munroes. He wore me out!
I would go to edinburgh again. Excellent photographic potential and excellent art galleries.
I don’t watch other youtube but i’m sure it was good!
And I think your friend hiking munroes sounds like great fun! But each to their own, Edinburgh is a beautiful city to visit so enjoy that next time :)
@@wildandfreevictoria i'm off to the Dales next week photgraphing trees and flowers. I wanted to swap my xf 55-200mm for a xf 70-300mm. Much closer focusing distance required. Still rather expensive though. Have you tried the 70-300?
It is of course not possible to see - because you are posting video on TH-cam in 4K (with its inevitable downgrades), so the best we will ever see is 8MP photos. This is fallacy of people trying to post their photos of over 8MP they take on high mega pixel cameras on TH-cam (pretty much the same as if they share on social media or messaging apps) - we can't actually see it. But can you see the difference between that lens on the X-H2 and X-H2S when you look at it yourself?
I never know how the pictures come out as I always view it on my laptop but in theory in 4k you should still be able to see good quality images - but I am not too sure. I think they both worked pretty well to be honest, I still prefer my 4k slow motion filming on the XH2s. The XH2 can get some very crisp images which I was amazed by but I think both of these cameras performed great with this lens, I would be happy with shooting photography with either of them :)
Funny that it’s called “macro” and not “micro”
I agree, it’s always baffled me! 😄
Nikon use "Micro" to describe their macro lenses.
Although macro means large / long, it’s used in the context of photography to make something very small recorded on film, very ‘large’……hence macro….
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Thank you 🙂✌🏻