In 2016 I switched from my old Canon equipment to a Fujifilm X-T10 and the 27mm pancake lens because I avoided using the Canon due to the size. On my first trip with that Fujifilm setup I instantly fell back in love with photography. That first trip with the 27mm lens is still some of my favorite images of my wife and my father while we were on vacation. Looking at them now, some are out of focus and suffer from many poor decisions on depth of field but I still love the way they look and the way they evoke the memory of that trip. As technically poor they were, for me they were so much better than most of what I had done in the past. And it was mostly possible because I was able to pocket the X-T10 and the 27mm in my winter coat without much thought while we went from spot to spot and by just stepping back a few feet I could frame everyone in an image. Looking back now the 23mm would be better or even the 16mm but that 27mm has such a soft spot in my heart. My only gripe is the lack of aperture ring but what can you do with a pancake?
I think black and white is more compelling. I love it cause it's more dramatic a little more straight to the point. It also has a timeless look. but I also love color photography because the colors can help set up the scene and tell a story.
I’m not a 35mm guy, so I have the 18/28mm glued on an xt20. I use all the others (12, 16, 34, 55, 55-140 on an xt2 with RRS plate- a little easier to grip with my long fingers. That little lens and little body is a great combo.
Depends on what you want to present, b&w gives much mood and maybe your feelings at the moment. But there are also beautiful colors on street that you can’t present in b&w.
Hi Omar, always great to see your videos. The fun part is your strong suit and makes it so great to watch your videos! What is your setup for capture yourself? Thx
I use the fn button next to the shutter for "back button" focus, that way I can shoot one handed and still use back/side button focus. Works well on the X-E3 at least. I've also stopped using the lens cap for the 27mm, still got it, but the front element is so small and retracted into the lens that it's pretty hard to get anything to scratch it if you're just putting it in your pocket or camera bag.
Ferdiyan Surya that’s my issue right now. I have the 18-55 lens so I’m in two minds whether or not to get the 27mm. If it was f2 I would have jumped at it.
Jungli 999 if you only use for street photography, you can’t go wrong with the 27mm. But if you plan to use it for all round lens, then I would suggest to go for the 23f2. The extra stop will help you in low light conditions.
5:38 LOL!!!! JPEG edit all the way. So much faster and the shots coming out of the XT-20 almost perfect. Omar, how about you do a video where your fans send you a sample pic of their street shot so that you can provide your thoughts?
A useful shortcut for black and white stills in the X serie: hit and hold the display back button two seconds,,until fonction settings appear, go to fn1, and choose the film simulation for this button. You can go to A (acros) or B (monochrome). Done.
Great video! The one with the chess player is definitely coming to its right in colors. The one with your mom and the tree shadows is a beautiful bw photo. Generally I think most of the photos were better in colors, but it greatly depends on the subject and the mood you want to convey.
Omar, always watch your reviews, nice !!! That's why I like the Fuji X100 series, great prime lens, 35mm equivalent, always use zone focusing for street photography, so quick to snap a picture !!!! most of my pictures are from waist level while my camera is hanging from my neck. 1/500, f8, auto ISO, set to about 10 feet (will focus around 4-20 feet, somewhere around there) hardly ever miss a shot. Also, the little flash that's within the body, does a fantastic job filling in.
I shoot b&w almost exclusively for street (and in general). With the T20 you always have an easy way out if color turns out to be what makes the photo, but until then Acros is the way to go. I think your included shots "pop" more in b&w as well - "bike" shot included. That being said, I still prefer loading Acros in my super-discreet Nikon F4...
When i think about what inspires me about photography in general, i think color! Color and emotion. But, i have to admit, my favorite street photographers utilize black and white. My favorite TRAVEL photographers use color and extensive post processing but... in my opinion, when i look at their Instagram feeds, the only reason i love the color is because they're in a land I've never stepped foot in, full of that star-struck novelty and neon ecstatic newness. The only other time i like color is soft film tones. When i look at a black and white Instagram page, on the other hand, I'm looking for expression, emotion, creativity, and I'm quite honestly judging skill. That's what makes black and white fun. The photo becomes a document full of data, and showcases emotion and photographic skill rather than WOW those bananas are so bright yellow!
I shoot black and white. It’s timeless, and you can focus more on the scene and not on distracting colors. However, there are times where color works. Lately I’ve been experimenting with a more cinematic color profile.
Hi Omar, I'm deciding among this one, Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f2.0, and Fujinon XF23mm f2. I love taking travel landscape photos (landscape photos with me and family in them), not street photography, and I do want sharper photos. Which one would you recommend I should get? Thank you in advance for your help!
Omar, just started watching your post on youtube. I enjoy the content for sure but more then that, I really enjoy your humor. Been looking for a Fujifilm X100V with no luck. Settled for a used X-E3 with a 27mm lens. Been happy with it so far. Looking to increase my taking of black and white photos. I usually photograph with Sony but Fujifilm offers some interesting options . Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.
Awesome video Omar. I own the 23mm f2 and will be taking that and my Samyang 12mm lens to Europe next month. Cant wait to see pics from your Costa Rica trip.
If you want to be stealth tray the 55-200mm fujinon, it will put away from private circle of the people, but is more notorious because of the size, but is good for places with lot of distracted people
I was fascinated when I got this lens, but after a while I realized that it does not worked for me much better outdoors than a cell phone . mostly because it does not isolate subjects very well (which has to be anticipated). I would rather have 16mm 1.4, despite facts that the later is much bigger and more expensive.
Omar, have you tried shooting with the camera around your neck and using the Cam Remote app on your phone to take photos without people noticing that you’re taking their photos?
Just found this. Great video on 'how to use...' from your personal experience. The B/W works where color *isn't* the story, like the drinks machine and the duck's head in store window. Chess? Heck yes! What I like to do is turn saturation to 0 to get a quick idea of what the photo looks like in BW, a very easy step. It can sometimes bring life to a photo I thought was bad.
I think when the light is good and there are strong shadows that black and white street photography works well, but I also like color in my street photography too. I guess I just go either way!
For street photography I think black and white helps eliminate distractions and you have to think more about the main subject, composition, etc. Color is great though in some cases especially repeating colors, exploring with a mission of only shooting a particular color, people in wild colorful outfits, etc. But I honestly shoot bracketed a lot so I get both color and black and white. Just wish in bracketed, I could have black and white as what I see in the viewfinder
Revisited this vid as I have just purchased a sec hand X-E3. I still have, but am thinking I might have to sell my beautiful X100F. I find I am cropping in on most of the images taken with the F. Thinking about buying the 27 2.8. My question, do you still have it? If not what do you use in it’s place?
Love your videos, you got a new subscriber. Watching your content not in chronological order to mix it up. Plus that shot of the bicycle looks nice, works even with black and white.
curious what you think of the new version of this lens. But also curious your opinion of the new 27 vs the 23 f/2. I know it is a preference thing but I am torn on these two (and frankly the Viltrox 23mm as well)
tip: at 7:51 the rule about zone focus is a Majority of the time only a MUST for rangefinder cameras like the Leica M series, especially with a 50 or 75 mm noctilux (f 0.95), as these are MANUAL FOCUS only; and they have a Hellishly shallow d.o.f. at wide open, 1/4 inch or less!!, so focus ACCURACY is a priority!!, using a MIRROR-LESS camera, a micro 4/3 rd or a standard dslr. gives some leeway in this as their focus systems are sensor based (4/3 rd, etc. cameras) or as on DSLR's they have a separate focus monitoring 'engine' which monitors focus, even in manual mode; these can more easily deal with the shallow d.o.f. that these wide/ standard lenses of low aperture (2.8 ; 2.5 ; 2.4 ; 1.4 ; 1.2 ; 0.95) offer, thus ensuring an acceptable photo sharpness even with these lenses wide open.
Personally, i find colors distracting when it comes to street photography where a certain subject/human is the main attention. I like to see emotions, context, stories or even certain abstracts of that picture and B&W is good in taking away all distractions and lets you focus only on the picture itself :) With that said, colors can be interesting too! I'll say shoot raw and have best of both world~
Looks like you have that set on manual focusing. I would prefer the 18mm pancake for street. I took the 27mm to Peru, and the streets are very close together. I thought it was too tight for the 27. I now have the 23 f/2 and the 16 f/1.4. I never purchased the 18.Intere
Black and white or colour? Depends on the picture, sometimes colour contrast can make the image work - other times black and white helps the viewer make sense of the clutter. I prefer black and white street shots most of the time, but plenty of times colour is better. Is it OK to crop? In my opinion, sure it is. Think of it this way - if it wasn't OK, then zoom lenses would be redundant as well. And the bike? What bike?
Hi Omar, I like the sharing of yr user experience in 27mm 2.8. I like the 40mm-ish lens too due to its size and compactness. I would like to know whether this little mighty guy would focus faster on X-T30 instead of X-T20 as the focusing mechanism has been much improved over just one generation. Would love you see another video about it or just a reply as insights for my decision to upgrade or not. Thank you in advance. Regards.
B&W for street! Love the pics, especially that bicycle....so bootyful. You'll love the 23mm f2 once you start using it more, it's my favorite of the f2 trinity.
Even most street purists would say cropping is ok! As for B&W, I don't shoot B&W just for the sake of it, only if it makes the image better/more emotional or even just looks better, otherwise color is best for me
I shoot knowing the shot I want then crop in zoom if I can't get closer or too self conscience to get closer to a person to get it. I try to zoom in and out with my feet. Have to get more brave walking up to people.
The Pentax DA40mm f2.8 Limited HD pancake lens is even smaller. It is only half an inch in length. It is all metal with quick shift focus. It is sharp and gives beautiful color at all f stops. Incredible bokeh even at f2.8
I keep the 23 2.0 on my T2 as my daily lens...I would the 16mm but its weight is a little high for daily use...but every now and then I change it to the 16mm when heading out to work.
Omar- The shot that caught my eye most was the guy and the Snapple bottles. I don’t know if you noticed on the shelves of drinks the bottle of Pepsi drunkenly leaning against another one? Loved that little insert! Sometimes b&w is necessary because, to quote the great Jane Bown, the colours are often distracting. But sometimes, also, colour is needed to enhance or emphasize a statement. You do phenomenal work and I enjoy your instructional approach.
Interesting differences from the way I use my XT20 with street photography. I use the "flipflip" screen most of the time so it looks like I'm just looking at something on the screen and not actively taking a shot. I still use back button focus though and sometimes adjust with manual and the peak focusing if needed. I would like to try that lens though. Cool video....Oh and I do like the black n white for street most of the time unless something about the color image is compelling...with lots of contrast. :)
Hi Omar; can't remember a video where you mention any kind of filter. I'm expecting my xt3+xf16-80 soon and I'm considering a (good and pricey) cpl filter for lens protection as well. Kind regards feom the Netherlands; Will 👊😎
I think I like colors more for your street. That BICYCLE! There has to be a lens cap for the 27mm like w/ the X100 series. I’m interested if you find one. I added the Heliopan filter to my 27 for protection. Crazy minimal.
I like the black and white better but am wondering if doing more processing on the colour would work to give it more artistry (?). I loved the pictures of your mum and am wondering if you could incorporate elements of portraiture to your street photography.
I prefer Color for most shots. However, the photo of the bricks in the building is better in Black & White because it brings out the grain in the wall.
I keep the 27mm on at all times. It’s a little wide for everyday in my opinion. But it’s great if you like to get in on your subject. I used to shoot 40mm equiv. exclusively, but since I have drifted to loving the 135mm equiv. So together this is my kit. One big old rifle looking camera and a little p&s shooter.
B&W seems to work better for most street photographs unless color is important. It eliminates distraction from the colors and brings our attention faster to the subjects.
I like a mix. If i feel b&w looks better or adds to the photo i will make it such. I think the misconception is that if you make the photo b&w suddenly a mediocre photo becomes better and automatically becomes "street photography"
I have this lens with my x-t1. It is my 'no-excuse-to-not-take-my-camera-everywhere' lens. the only downside is noisy (for video use, for photo use I dont care) and slow continuous focus. Question: is the single AF speed on the x-t20/x-t2 with this lens considerably faster then on x-t1? hope to hear from you
Lens cap loss? Fuji caps are so easy to lose. I’ve drilled a 1.5mm hole into all my Fuji lens caps and looped a fine nylon cord through the left side strap eyelet.
In color the photos needed maybe a bit more distinct composition or even more post processing, so they will stand out more. Of course it´s allowed to crop. Everything is allowed. Black and white is always an easy way to create an artificiality and separate the moment and make it into a photograph rather than a shot.
I used to like B&W pics but these days I need loads of colours in my life! From the B&W bunch, I only save the first one with the 2 guys and the one with the bicycle! The rest look sad to me 🙈
I have spent two different weekends in NYC with the 27f2.8 + XT20 combo and it worked great both times. The place is so huge that have that bit of 4mm zoom over the 23 is just fine, even preferable. If there is sky + building I throw it into bracketing mode and let Google Photos make an HDR for me.
LOL. I love your sense of humor and prefer street photography in black in white in most cases. I would use color for the fruit or market photos, for example.
Omar Congrats on 100,000 subscribers! Just curious, will you be upgrading your 27 mm to the Mark ii model when it comes out? Just read that it will be released on 1/27/21.
Nice, instructive vid. The BW versions of the shots worked very well also. What camera/lens combo did you use to film this video? I ask because one can hear some (faint) focusing noise in the background, and I’m wondering which lens was the culprit.
Been watching a while now. Great segments; love my Xt-20 too! Generally I prefer black and white for street photography. However, color images do have their place IMO. I try both and see which works. Thanks for all the vids and look forward to you vacation posts.
Great video as always, I considered the xt-20 but went with the X100F an I love it. Only thing I'd like to have is the flip screen. Very jealous of that ;-)
It is realy small, yesterday I buy one too with a Xt30, used combo for 700€, camera with 1600 shots, now I have a XT3 and XT30 and 3 lenses, I sell almost everything I have (lenses). Xf27, Xf35 f1.4 and Xf18-135(my allround). Thinking buy another but no idea... XT30 with Xf27 and another small size... Xf50 f2? Xf18 f2?
My daily setup is x-pro2 with 23 1.4 but i'm reeaaaaaaly looking at getting x-e3 with 27 2.8 just as my smaller setup I can put in my jacket. This thing is so sharp for it's size!
B&W all the way... I just left the Olympus M 4/3 world and picked up a Fujifilm X100 classic and shortly after that purchased an X100F that is such a sweet camera. Today I purchased a X-T30 & 15-45mm kit (at a great price), 18-55mm and the 27mm 2.8 and can't wait to have them in my hands... Enjoy your style with these video's. Thanks
I much prefer black and white for street, I was always taught to only use colour in Street if it adds something extra to the image. Loving these videos Omar, I've just converted to Fujifilm from Canon.
IMO, if the focus is on a person or the design aspect of building, I like B&W. If it's graffiti, food or nature, I prefer color.
In 2016 I switched from my old Canon equipment to a Fujifilm X-T10 and the 27mm pancake lens because I avoided using the Canon due to the size. On my first trip with that Fujifilm setup I instantly fell back in love with photography. That first trip with the 27mm lens is still some of my favorite images of my wife and my father while we were on vacation. Looking at them now, some are out of focus and suffer from many poor decisions on depth of field but I still love the way they look and the way they evoke the memory of that trip. As technically poor they were, for me they were so much better than most of what I had done in the past. And it was mostly possible because I was able to pocket the X-T10 and the 27mm in my winter coat without much thought while we went from spot to spot and by just stepping back a few feet I could frame everyone in an image. Looking back now the 23mm would be better or even the 16mm but that 27mm has such a soft spot in my heart. My only gripe is the lack of aperture ring but what can you do with a pancake?
I think black and white is more compelling. I love it cause it's more dramatic a little more straight to the point. It also has a timeless look. but I also love color photography because the colors can help set up the scene and tell a story.
I’m not a 35mm guy, so I have the 18/28mm glued on an xt20. I use all the others (12, 16, 34, 55, 55-140 on an xt2 with RRS plate- a little easier to grip with my long fingers. That little lens and little body is a great combo.
Depends on what you want to present, b&w gives much mood and maybe your feelings at the moment. But there are also beautiful colors on street that you can’t present in b&w.
Hi Omar, always great to see your videos. The fun part is your strong suit and makes it so great to watch your videos! What is your setup for capture yourself? Thx
I think I used the Sony a6400 in this video. Using the a7c nowadays
I use the fn button next to the shutter for "back button" focus, that way I can shoot one handed and still use back/side button focus. Works well on the X-E3 at least. I've also stopped using the lens cap for the 27mm, still got it, but the front element is so small and retracted into the lens that it's pretty hard to get anything to scratch it if you're just putting it in your pocket or camera bag.
Excellent review! The 35mm is too restricting and the 27mm is the sweet spot. I wish they had made it f2.0 instead of 2.8.
Ferdiyan Surya that’s my issue right now. I have the 18-55 lens so I’m in two minds whether or not to get the 27mm. If it was f2 I would have jumped at it.
Jungli 999 if you only use for street photography, you can’t go wrong with the 27mm. But if you plan to use it for all round lens, then I would suggest to go for the 23f2. The extra stop will help you in low light conditions.
naaa, I have 23mm covered with my x100F _ want a 35 for street as I do not like to get to close to people, I think it will work great
@@Ed-lz4jv you still need to get close to people with the 35 don't you?
5:38 LOL!!!! JPEG edit all the way. So much faster and the shots coming out of the XT-20 almost perfect. Omar, how about you do a video where your fans send you a sample pic of their street shot so that you can provide your thoughts?
Anthony G that’s a great idea. I’ll set that up!
That bicycle man, just incredible!
Just so fine
A useful shortcut for black and white stills in the X serie: hit and hold the display back button two seconds,,until fonction settings appear, go to fn1, and choose the film simulation for this button. You can go to A (acros) or B (monochrome). Done.
Great video! The one with the chess player is definitely coming to its right in colors. The one with your mom and the tree shadows is a beautiful bw photo. Generally I think most of the photos were better in colors, but it greatly depends on the subject and the mood you want to convey.
Also, I'm not afraid to edit the JPEG files off the xt20. You can push them to the limit and still get great results, especially for Instagram.
Omar, always watch your reviews, nice !!! That's why I like the Fuji X100 series, great prime lens, 35mm equivalent, always use zone focusing for street photography, so quick to snap a picture !!!! most of my pictures are from waist level while my camera is hanging from my neck. 1/500, f8, auto ISO, set to about 10 feet (will focus around 4-20 feet, somewhere around there) hardly ever miss a shot. Also, the little flash that's within the body, does a fantastic job filling in.
I shoot b&w almost exclusively for street (and in general). With the T20 you always have an easy way out if color turns out to be what makes the photo, but until then Acros is the way to go. I think your included shots "pop" more in b&w as well - "bike" shot included. That being said, I still prefer loading Acros in my super-discreet Nikon F4...
When i think about what inspires me about photography in general, i think color! Color and emotion. But, i have to admit, my favorite street photographers utilize black and white. My favorite TRAVEL photographers use color and extensive post processing but... in my opinion, when i look at their Instagram feeds, the only reason i love the color is because they're in a land I've never stepped foot in, full of that star-struck novelty and neon ecstatic newness. The only other time i like color is soft film tones. When i look at a black and white Instagram page, on the other hand, I'm looking for expression, emotion, creativity, and I'm quite honestly judging skill. That's what makes black and white fun. The photo becomes a document full of data, and showcases emotion and photographic skill rather than WOW those bananas are so bright yellow!
I shoot black and white. It’s timeless, and you can focus more on the scene and not on distracting colors. However, there are times where color works. Lately I’ve been experimenting with a more cinematic color profile.
Hi Omar, I'm deciding among this one, Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f2.0, and Fujinon XF23mm f2. I love taking travel landscape photos (landscape photos with me and family in them), not street photography, and I do want sharper photos. Which one would you recommend I should get? Thank you in advance for your help!
Man ...I'm sorry you never got an answer!
Omar, just started watching your post on youtube. I enjoy the content for sure but more then that, I really enjoy your humor. Been looking for a Fujifilm X100V with no luck. Settled for a used X-E3 with a 27mm lens. Been happy with it so far. Looking to increase my taking of black and white photos. I usually photograph with Sony but Fujifilm offers some interesting options . Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.
Awesome video Omar. I own the 23mm f2 and will be taking that and my Samyang 12mm lens to Europe next month. Cant wait to see pics from your Costa Rica trip.
Ces Ces Awesome. Two good ones. Enjoy!!
Really looking fwd to getting this lens for everyday use
A great review, thanks! Nothing wrong with cropping.
Philip Rice Alright!!! Thanks
8:23 Cookie monster 🤣. Love it. Btw, do you think this XF 27 mm fits my fujifilm X-E1?
Yes it does (I do have them both) your back dial does the aperture
If you want to be stealth tray the 55-200mm fujinon, it will put away from private circle of the people, but is more notorious because of the size, but is good for places with lot of distracted people
Good idea if your goal on the street is to look like a PI or a pervert.
I was fascinated when I got this lens, but after a while I realized that it does not worked for me much better outdoors than a cell phone . mostly because it does not isolate subjects very well (which has to be anticipated). I would rather have 16mm 1.4, despite facts that the later is much bigger and more expensive.
In my opinion, the lens is best for candid street photography. if you want to take mainly portraits, consider faster lenses.
Omar, have you tried shooting with the camera around your neck and using the Cam Remote app on your phone to take photos without people noticing that you’re taking their photos?
Just found this. Great video on 'how to use...' from your personal experience.
The B/W works where color *isn't* the story, like the drinks machine and the duck's head in store window. Chess? Heck yes!
What I like to do is turn saturation to 0 to get a quick idea of what the photo looks like in BW, a very easy step. It can sometimes bring life to a photo I thought was bad.
I think when the light is good and there are strong shadows that black and white street photography works well, but I also like color in my street photography too. I guess I just go either way!
me encantan tus videos, tu forma de comunicar y que hagas divertido un análisis que al final resulta ser exhaustivo y sobre todo real. sos un genio.
For street photography I think black and white helps eliminate distractions and you have to think more about the main subject, composition, etc. Color is great though in some cases especially repeating colors, exploring with a mission of only shooting a particular color, people in wild colorful outfits, etc. But I honestly shoot bracketed a lot so I get both color and black and white. Just wish in bracketed, I could have black and white as what I see in the viewfinder
Good alternative
Revisited this vid as I have just purchased a sec hand X-E3. I still have, but am thinking I might have to sell my beautiful X100F. I find I am cropping in on most of the images taken with the F. Thinking about buying the 27 2.8. My question, do you still have it? If not what do you use in it’s place?
Can you do the 35mm f2 too pleaseee? Especially for travel :)
It's a great lens. Get it.
Love your videos, you got a new subscriber.
Watching your content not in chronological order to mix it up.
Plus that shot of the bicycle looks nice, works even with black and white.
curious what you think of the new version of this lens. But also curious your opinion of the new 27 vs the 23 f/2. I know it is a preference thing but I am torn on these two (and frankly the Viltrox 23mm as well)
tip: at 7:51 the rule about zone focus is a Majority of the time only a MUST for rangefinder cameras like the Leica M series, especially with a 50 or 75 mm noctilux (f 0.95), as these are MANUAL FOCUS only; and they have a Hellishly shallow d.o.f. at wide open, 1/4 inch or less!!, so focus ACCURACY is a priority!!, using a MIRROR-LESS camera, a micro 4/3 rd or a standard dslr. gives some leeway in this as their focus systems are sensor based (4/3 rd, etc. cameras) or as on DSLR's they have a separate focus monitoring 'engine' which monitors focus, even in manual mode; these can more easily deal with the shallow d.o.f. that these wide/ standard lenses of low aperture (2.8 ; 2.5 ; 2.4 ; 1.4 ; 1.2 ; 0.95) offer, thus ensuring an acceptable photo sharpness even with these lenses wide open.
Personally, i find colors distracting when it comes to street photography where a certain subject/human is the main attention. I like to see emotions, context, stories or even certain abstracts of that picture and B&W is good in taking away all distractions and lets you focus only on the picture itself :) With that said, colors can be interesting too! I'll say shoot raw and have best of both world~
Lolo Man well said brother!!
some shoot only B&W , one pony trick IMO...yes I shoot B&W when I think it is better in certain cases...j
6:06
What's Brian Johnson doing in NYC with a backpack? He looks lost or is in search for Angus
Looks like you have that set on manual focusing. I would prefer the 18mm pancake for street. I took the 27mm to Peru, and the streets are very close together. I thought it was too tight for the 27. I now have the 23 f/2 and the 16 f/1.4. I never purchased the 18.Intere
Black and white or colour? Depends on the picture, sometimes colour contrast can make the image work - other times black and white helps the viewer make sense of the clutter. I prefer black and white street shots most of the time, but plenty of times colour is better. Is it OK to crop? In my opinion, sure it is. Think of it this way - if it wasn't OK, then zoom lenses would be redundant as well. And the bike? What bike?
Recently found this channel since I just picked up an XT20. Appreciate all of the new videos since I am still learning how to best use this camera.
Hi Omar, I like the sharing of yr user experience in 27mm 2.8. I like the 40mm-ish lens too due to its size and compactness. I would like to know whether this little mighty guy would focus faster on X-T30 instead of X-T20 as the focusing mechanism has been much improved over just one generation. Would love you see another video about it or just a reply as insights for my decision to upgrade or not. Thank you in advance. Regards.
I absolutely love Fujifilm Acros with max grain and mid + shadow settings!
Love your channel! Just got a T20 and wanted to know what grip you have in this video? Love the look.
Here's a REAL street photography challenge: Try to find a person who's NOT on their phone. Good luck! (-:
Johannes Labusch Haha. True!
OR, just walking boringly from one side of the frame to the other !!!!!!
me.. I don't own a mobile phone.. and never will..
@@naejluoar9815 ....I've been trying to contact you - for MONTHS !!!!
@@naejluoar9815 yeee just carry your macbook everywhere
B&W for street! Love the pics, especially that bicycle....so bootyful. You'll love the 23mm f2 once you start using it more, it's my favorite of the f2 trinity.
I love this lens. I've used it for all sorts of shots. Got mine for $250, too. I even used it for long exposure fireworks photos on the 4th.
cosmogang great deal!!!
Even most street purists would say cropping is ok! As for B&W, I don't shoot B&W just for the sake of it, only if it makes the image better/more emotional or even just looks better, otherwise color is best for me
U doing well, Rican. Just got a Fuji XT2. The colors and b&w are spit on. Love your channel. I'm originally from Brentwood, LI.
B&W is great for street photography but sometimes the colors look good to bring out the subject on your frame! Fuji color are amazing man!
I shoot knowing the shot I want then crop in zoom if I can't get closer or too self conscience to get closer to a person to get it. I try to zoom in and out with my feet. Have to get more brave walking up to people.
The Pentax DA40mm f2.8 Limited HD pancake lens is even smaller. It is only half an inch in length. It is all metal with quick shift focus. It is sharp and gives beautiful color at all f stops. Incredible bokeh even at f2.8
Did you make a video on the 23mm yet?
Is it compatible with Fuji XA5?
Enjoyed your video! I'm really liking my Fuji xt20, I'm trying to figure out which lens to purchase first. Love the B&W photos!
Elizabeth Phillips thanks!!!
I keep the 23 2.0 on my T2 as my daily lens...I would the 16mm but its weight is a little high for daily use...but every now and then I change it to the 16mm when heading out to work.
I love B/W street photography. I do street a lot and sometimes do B/W for some of my snaps. Personally I just love both.
Omar, I am caught between the Fuji 27mm pancake and the 23mm prime lens. Can you weigh in please
Omar-
The shot that caught my eye most was the guy and the Snapple bottles. I don’t know if you noticed on the shelves of drinks the bottle of Pepsi drunkenly leaning against another one? Loved that little insert!
Sometimes b&w is necessary because, to quote the great Jane Bown, the colours are often distracting. But sometimes, also, colour is needed to enhance or emphasize a statement.
You do phenomenal work and I enjoy your instructional approach.
Interesting differences from the way I use my XT20 with street photography. I use the "flipflip" screen most of the time so it looks like I'm just looking at something on the screen and not actively taking a shot. I still use back button focus though and sometimes adjust with manual and the peak focusing if needed. I would like to try that lens though. Cool video....Oh and I do like the black n white for street most of the time unless something about the color image is compelling...with lots of contrast. :)
Hi Omar; can't remember a video where you mention any kind of filter. I'm expecting my xt3+xf16-80 soon and I'm considering a (good and pricey) cpl filter for lens protection as well. Kind regards feom the Netherlands; Will 👊😎
You are one of the funniest guy I have ever known in my life. Thank you for the joy you bring to us :)
I think I like colors more for your street. That BICYCLE! There has to be a lens cap for the 27mm like w/ the X100 series. I’m interested if you find one. I added the Heliopan filter to my 27 for protection. Crazy minimal.
Like the b/w. Bicycle? There was a bicycle? Sorry missed that. :)
I like the black and white better but am wondering if doing more processing on the colour would work to give it more artistry (?). I loved the pictures of your mum and am wondering if you could incorporate elements of portraiture to your street photography.
I prefer Color for most shots. However, the photo of the bricks in the building is better in Black & White because it brings out the grain in the wall.
I keep the 27mm on at all times. It’s a little wide for everyday in my opinion. But it’s great if you like to get in on your subject.
I used to shoot 40mm equiv. exclusively, but since I have drifted to loving the 135mm equiv. So together this is my kit. One big old rifle looking camera and a little p&s shooter.
Yo, does that new 27mm pancake lens obstruct the view on the Xpro3's OVF?
B&W seems to work better for most street photographs unless color is important. It eliminates distraction from the colors and brings our attention faster to the subjects.
I like a mix. If i feel b&w looks better or adds to the photo i will make it such. I think the misconception is that if you make the photo b&w suddenly a mediocre photo becomes better and automatically becomes "street photography"
I have this lens with my x-t1. It is my 'no-excuse-to-not-take-my-camera-everywhere' lens. the only downside is noisy (for video use, for photo use I dont care) and slow continuous focus. Question: is the single AF speed on the x-t20/x-t2 with this lens considerably faster then on x-t1? hope to hear from you
Enjoyed this one! Some I like in black and white, others I prefer in colour.
now you have no excuses... the 27mm f 2.8 WR is out... I wish you could test it and make a review.
Lens cap loss? Fuji caps are so easy to lose.
I’ve drilled a 1.5mm hole into all my Fuji lens caps
and looped a fine nylon cord through the left side strap eyelet.
Awesome review Omar, I really loved the BW version of your street shots more than the colour.
Thanks, cropping is not cheating in anyway :) And 11:43 what film simulation is it?
Tutaj Teraz Acros with a +1 shadow.
@@ogonzilla thanks :)
In color the photos needed maybe a bit more distinct composition or even more post processing, so they will stand out more. Of course it´s allowed to crop. Everything is allowed.
Black and white is always an easy way to create an artificiality and separate the moment and make it into a photograph rather than a shot.
2 years later if you could only pick one which would it be? I’m using a X-E3.
I used to like B&W pics but these days I need loads of colours in my life! From the B&W bunch, I only save the first one with the 2 guys and the one with the bicycle! The rest look sad to me 🙈
I have spent two different weekends in NYC with the 27f2.8 + XT20 combo and it worked great both times. The place is so huge that have that bit of 4mm zoom over the 23 is just fine, even preferable. If there is sky + building I throw it into bracketing mode and let Google Photos make an HDR for me.
I like them in color. They have more character & tell more about the scenes.
LOL. I love your sense of humor and prefer street photography in black in white in most cases. I would use color for the fruit or market photos, for example.
1) Many thanks for your fun and interresting videos Omar ! 2) Sorry for the dumb question, which solution(s) have you opted for editing SOOC jpegs ?
a great review of the 27/2.8 for street photography....
Xt20 if I only can choose one lens 18-55mm lens or 35mm lens? 🤔 I’m newbie & going to start my photography journey
So presumably the 27mm is the MK1 version ?
Is cropping cheating? Never was when I used a 28mm on my Nikon F back in the 60s and 70s therefore the answer is NO!
John Krill agreed! I use an Nikon F with a 50mm 1.4 it’s my favorite street photography camera
You really are kind of lovable. I had seen this video already (before owning my XT-20) but watched it again today, and liked the B/Ws a whole lot.
Great stuff, I really enjoy your channel.....I also love that you shoot in jpeg. Do you use the DR function and auto iso ?. Thanks,cheers Ian.
Omar
Congrats on 100,000 subscribers! Just curious, will you be upgrading your 27 mm to the Mark ii model when it comes out? Just read that it will be released on 1/27/21.
Nice, instructive vid. The BW versions of the shots worked very well also. What camera/lens combo did you use to film this video? I ask because one can hear some (faint) focusing noise in the background, and I’m wondering which lens was the culprit.
Been watching a while now. Great segments; love my Xt-20 too! Generally I prefer black and white for street photography. However, color images do have their place IMO. I try both and see which works. Thanks for all the vids and look forward to you vacation posts.
They have their place. :) like that
What a great setup! I want one just like it!! So cool!
sometimes when I take shots of people in the street, I get a different kind of "V" sign 😢
Great video as always, I considered the xt-20 but went with the X100F an I love it. Only thing I'd like to have is the flip screen. Very jealous of that ;-)
Use camera remote on your phone. You can be a little more surreptitious with the phone.
It is realy small, yesterday I buy one too with a Xt30, used combo for 700€, camera with 1600 shots, now I have a XT3 and XT30 and 3 lenses, I sell almost everything I have (lenses). Xf27, Xf35 f1.4 and Xf18-135(my allround). Thinking buy another but no idea... XT30 with Xf27 and another small size... Xf50 f2? Xf18 f2?
My daily setup is x-pro2 with 23 1.4 but i'm reeaaaaaaly looking at getting x-e3 with 27 2.8 just as my smaller setup I can put in my jacket. This thing is so sharp for it's size!
adomolis ooooooooo. That sounds delicious for a smaller setup.
B&W all the way... I just left the Olympus M 4/3 world and picked up a Fujifilm X100 classic and shortly after that purchased an X100F that is such a sweet camera. Today I purchased a X-T30 & 15-45mm kit (at a great price), 18-55mm and the 27mm 2.8 and can't wait to have them in my hands... Enjoy your style with these video's. Thanks
Hello I am a foodie.
May I know the pancake lenses is good for different purpose?
Most of those short work really good in b&w, nice review.
I much prefer black and white for street, I was always taught to only use colour in Street if it adds something extra to the image.
Loving these videos Omar, I've just converted to Fujifilm from Canon.