The BEST Kit Lens Ever Made! - Fujifilm 18-55mm f2.8-f4
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The gear testing GOAT strikes again. You always make it look so easy. Definitely the best test shoots on TH-cam and it’s not even close. Also I agree this is the best kit lens I’ve ever used
It’s a great little lens.
"Are these windows manual roll-downers?" Omg, my laugh for the day, Lee! It was the 1960s! That passenger door alone weighs more than most cars on the road. Bit of an exaggeration, but... Lol.
I own a 1965 Ford Galaxie. I’m also a car guy. Many cars in the 60s had power windows. It’s just a matter of which ones lol
No Aperturemarkings since it's a variable Aperture.. so for e.g. setting it to f2,8 at 55mm wouldn't make sense... same with the 55-200mm lense. Still love this lense, have a great one, Lee.
10-24 doesnt have them despite being nonvariable. I think its just for red badges and primes.
@@jacobcarandang8618 new Version does, though.
@@SweetRockRecords ahhh that’s right, I decided to get the old version for cheap on eBay instead of the new one so I missed out.
I found a used X-E2 with this lens all for $85 in a pawn shop a couple of years ago.
Holy sheets
Winner winner chicken dinner! Great find.
Wtf dude 😮
💀🤯
Crazy 😆 in my country 18 55 is about 250-300 usd used
Man, you always create the best footage in everything you do! Keep it up!
That’s some gorgeous photos, might have to take the 18-55 for a spin next weekend. Could I request a video? A used camera battle between the Xpro-2 and X-T3, both are around the same price used. But have a noteworthy difference in philosophy behind their product development. Would be interesting to see how they perform with the latest software. The biggest weakness of the XPro 2 would probably be record limit and AF performance.
That’s an epic idea
great work mate, reviewing the lens while executing shots of a lovely lady and great car cant really be topped. Appreciated greatly! I will now buy this lens again after not having it for 3, 4 years as I dont have a zoom lens and they are amazing for the price at the mo.
Bought the Fuji XT4 with this kit lens back in May and it has been a workhorse. I decided to also buy the 23MM f/4 but eventually returned it because the difference between this lens when open and the 23mm is marginal at best.
This lens could be a little faster with sharper auto focus at times, but overall, I’ll give it four out of five stars.
For the price you can’t go wrong. And you can get them relatively cheap used sometimes because people might get one with their camera and later upgrade to the 16-55mm f2.8
@@LeeZavitz True. But I’m not so sure the 16-55MM is an “upgrade“. There are lots of comparisons between the two, some favoring one over the other. Each has its strong and weak points. I.G. No stabilization on the 55. But it performs better on video when it comes to focusing. 🤷🏻♂️
Stunning model and stunning shots. Such a great kit lens. newly subscribed
The 18-55mm is my only lens for my X-T3. My only wish is that Fuji would weather seal it to keep the dust out. Optically the 16-55mm is a better lens but honestly for the size and weight advantage, the kit lens is a better lens. It is smaller and lighter and the image quality is awesome. It's better because of its size, I take the camera everywhere. You can't take pictures if you leave your camera home.
is it ok for shooting videos handheld? or do i need gimble?
i don't have in body stabilization
@@someguy6345 I don't know. I don't shoot video. Sorry
@@someguy6345 I shot an entire paid job handheld with my xT3 and the kit lens. Shake was really only present if I move faster than I should have. Otherwise it was fine handheld.
I had one some years ago, and sold it. I really miss it! Great for travel and touring cities. I even got some great night shots just walking around in San Francisco. I do love my 16-55mm, but of course it is heavier and bulkier. I think I need to get a 18-55 copy for my XPro3. It would be a great combo!
Awesome photo concept and phenomenal photo shots 👍🏾
This together with the Nikon Z 24-70 f/4 are the ultimate kit lens money can buy in the market now!
Großartig ☺️ sehr coole Bilder und ein bezauberndes Modell. Weiter so 👍
Great lens, it's always on my Fuji.
Yup. Bought my X-T30 kit with the 18-55 lens. Can do a lot within this focal range.
Great set of images man!!!
Appreciate that kind words. We are out here working.
You inspired me to shoot more portrait photography.
Good evening, I have a question I use xpro2 with pancake lenses because I like to use the optical viewfinder. I have only one zoom lens and it is the 16-80 f4 which I like very much, except for the fact that being bulky it covers all my view in the viewfinder (and I have to necessarily switch to evf). Since I love the xpro because of the optical viewfinder I was considering switching to the 18-55 2.2.8-4. have you tried it, can you use it without switching to evf ?
Beautiful pictures as always 🤘🗿
GREAT BTS TUTORIAL - THANKS FOR SHARING 👍👍👍
Hola, excelente resultado!! con que cámara grabaste tu video excelente resultado
Hey Lee. On the video, the shutter sounds like you’re shooting at 1/10 shutter speed. I know you’re not. Did you notice an echo while you were shooting this live?
Hello and good day sir .
Just wanna ask if what mode you are using . I have the same lens too with my Xa5 and can't take a good looking bokeh just like what you have here in your vids .
Sorry im just a beginner .
Godbless and stay safe so that you can shoot more 🤘 peace
I have one and its my “one and done” for the xt3
Do.you think this lens outperforms the sigma 18-50 f2.8 for the sony apsc?
man, it would be perfect if they could make it 16-55 with a constant 2.8 (edit I meant 1.8) that would have kept me from moving up to sony from the xt-4.
But there is a an XF 16-55 f2.8
They already have that lens. But it’s like twice the size
@@LeeZavitz Oops my bad I was thinking 1.8 lmao not 2.8. Something like a longer focal length of that sigma 18-35
4:25 stunning pic
It looks like Trinity Park! :)
This looks Toronto as hell.
Bro, how do u shoot with your shades on? I been trying to master this
I guess I’m use to it. Kindda my thing now lol
amazing thanx
Which software did you use to edit them. Photoshop generates worms on Fuji files...
I used photoshop
@@LeeZavitz can you suggest, how did you manage to handle the worms... I have searched about the issue that photoshop can't process files from X-trans sensors properly...
LOL @ "straight pollution"....I'm 60 - this is all good stuff.
i dunno. The photos are all blurry. Not sold on the fuji system
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Seriously man, you can use a cheaper kit lens than the 18-55mm and still make it awesome. Beautiful shots Lee!! 💯💯
It’s true. Great model and golden hour lighting plus solid composition and post processing skills and any camera/lens is going to look awesome. It’s almost not a fair test haha😅
And this is how you review a lens. No sitting at home BS. It's on the field in real life situations that matters. Keep the great work. Cheers
There’s room for all kinds of reviews on TH-cam. I’ve just decided in the last couple years to bring my own thing to the table and to be less clinical and critical of optics and just use the thing the way anyone would.
@@LeeZavitz yep, there's room for everything and everyone. We can't all love blue. ;)
Best budget video lens as well with OIS and Linear motor. Having f2.8 aperture at the wide end in that tiny form factor is pretty insane. My copy is a little soft at 55mm when i use it for landscape but that's to be expected. Shooting from 18-45mm I have 0 complaints.
This lens is also great for video, I use it all the time with the X-T4.
Agree and also great from Macro photography with an Extension Tube. Great video.
It’s one of the few Fuji lenses (especially older) that work well for video af
Loved my 18-55. Small nice and a pretty fast AF for video work. I am switching to 16-55 because I need those few wide angles mm
Team Fuji!! Would love to see some of these from raw to final output with your edits. Such beautiful colors and tones. Thanks for the share.
What appears to be Classic Chrome with all the teal accents reminds me of the Caddy color in The Green Book. And Madmen, of course. The retro look, not quite cross process (contrast is too low for that) really reminds me of how old slides look, especially the shots of N.Y.C. with those great period buses...
You’ve inspired me to take it off off the shelf. Damien Lovegrove always had nice things to say about this lens.
Really enjoying your reviews Lee ...with your natural and free-flowing style. Thank you providing much needed inspiration over the pond here in the UK!
My main to go lens at the moment. Use it for video and photo and for what it is or “kit lens ” is definitely more then a kit lens
Another great video, its content is amazing. I'm here from Brazil and I'm a fan of your work. I have an X-t30 I bought because of your videos. I'll do a rehearsal in that style there and show you the result later. Hugs from here in Rio de Janeiro for you!
Congratulations great job, could you tell me the precise setting of the film simulation? Thanks
I just bought the Sigma 18-50 but since i pulled my Fuji 18-55 out of the closet i really don't know how much better the Sigma is going to be.
Fuji tones are like cheating at photography. I didn’t want to believe they were real until I got myself some fujis
Teach me skills daddy
Agreed! This is my go-to lens for my XT3 cinematic films. Thanks for sharing these excellent photos 👍
Best gear reviews on tube. Good job.
If I could only own one lense, it would be this one.
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Should have included shots of the car by itself. That is a sweet ride and kept in great condition.
I took photos of the car as well. But I gave them to the owner :)
Your photos always look so good. Are they straight out of camera JPEG’s?
Nope. They’re obviously edited
I really like the photos you took and how well you coordinated the shots with the model in the video.
Im new to the photography world. have a lot of learning to do lol
Great viddy man! Camera work was dope. I just copped xf 33mm lense, was on the fence about the 18-55mm.. Not anymore.. I'll pick up a used 1.. Great poses by ur model too 💪🏽💪🏽
Lovely.... I have recently bought FUJIFILM XT30 II with XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ kit lens for Streetphotography and daily shooting purpose 😊
I love my fuji 18-55mm . ❤️
Hey man, great shots! Can you share your camera setup?
Not sure about best ever, The kit lenses for Lumix S5 and Nikon Z6 ii are better. The images and videos from 18-55 are general soft.
Come on dude can we have editing work flow ...your work is lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just used my presets and a little retouching. Pretty simple
@@LeeZavitz no dodge & burn & frequency separation & all that fancy stuff ????👍🏾👍🏾
No I don’t do that anymore
Wow ! Look at that car man 👀👀👀, that colour is fantastic, a pretty girl as well, what could go wrong !
Used to have xt2 with this lens, only replaced because my agent asked for full frames
Would this be any good for sports photos? for basketball to be specific
I am currently using the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-F4 for my Nikon D5500.
I am using it for my portrait sessions alongside my Tamron 18-200mm and Youngnou 50mm and 35mm lenses.
Going to be using at least three of these lenses today. For an outside portrait session
For portraits.. if you compare this zoom lens with 33mm?? The differences are at bokeh and speed of focusing??
Which color recipe were you using for these? Looks like Classic Chrome.
Are all these images raw? Did you switch to any film simulations?
Can I ask you what’s your recipe? (JPEG settings?) great job and great pictures as Usual
Cool pictures!
would this lens be good enough to do Real estate videos with for detailed shots?
Am I the only person who is interested about the car in the video?
The town and country in the background... OG
What film simulation did you use for this shoot?
Thanks for the tip and review of the lens
Really nice work man. Enjoyed your craft. I have the same combo and not interested in anything else as this plus the 35 1.4 are the dogs biscuits. Enjoy…
Are you using film simulation?
Are the pictures edited?
Very nice! Please share pre-set please
Let me confirm. 18-55 is really cool lens. I using it often for making portraits.
Another freaking Hott session !!
It’s glued to m6 X-E3. I carry it with me, during my 1 weekend together with 14mm f2.8. Spectacular travel combo.
Nice photos
This lens is so good!
Great, bravo! Thanks Lee
We need more old gear reviews
Cool car
Just used an xpro2 and 18-55 for a fall vacation this weekend. Still holds up, for sure.
Thanks for this great video.
Yeah, Casey makes the lens work well. Great photos
Damn, Lee, those shots are epic!
Amazing creative session with Casey & Great lens evaluation in different light conditions !!! See ya, blue skies 🤙 📷
8:05🤪🤪
здорово!
killer work as usual!
Actually, I‘m in the fence for this lens. Used to shoot primes, but getting more and more annoyed by carrying too much stuff. Amazing shots - and that shutter sound!
Wonderful photos Lee , would you mind share with us your in camera settings ? Classic Neg ? .. I'm thinking to get X100V Thanks
This one would be Classic Chrome, being an X-Pro2. I can say that the X100V is amazing, and Classic Neg is pretty great. If you're shooting portrait stuff make sure to over-expose it very slightly for skin tones and maybe dial the colour back a little, as Classic Neg is the first simulation to actively change depending on exposure. If you underexpose it you get a grungier, rustier look. If you correctly expose or a ltitle over it works better for urban portraits. Be aware that if you use the clarity setting on the X100V you can't burst fire, but you can get a really nice punch for your images dialing that in. Have fun with it if you get it, Moment have a nice video review of it too. And I agree, Lee's photos are fire!
Excellent video, you make it look so easy 👌