Lately I seem to be encountering people whose b-roll video looks so much better than their photographs. Nice to see someone who knows what he is doing. Beautiful photographs to aspire to.
Hi Ian, another great video! I noticed at seven minutes and 18 seconds of your video that you mentioned always leaving the image stabilizer on, even when using a tripod. I have also noticed several times that the image stabilizer can be detrimental when the camera is on a tripod, especially during long exposures. I wanted to mention this because it might help those who are wondering about it. Let me know what you think about this, whether you agree or disagree. We're all here to learn. Thanks again, Ian.
Fuji actually recommends leaving ibis on when using a tripod with the 70-300. i've done a video all about it which you can watch here where i compare different focal lengths with ibis. th-cam.com/video/c8fCXd8kjAo/w-d-xo.html
I carry my 70-300mm with me on landscape shoots. I use it about 10 to15% of the time. When I don't have a composition with a wider lens, I pull this out and look for details. The problem with it is that it is heavy. It is an alpha mount lens and it needs an e mount adapter which makes it heavier, but it also has a tripod mount to help balance it. Along with it I carry a 16-35mm, a 50mm and a 30mm macro. I have a 15mm and 20mm gap in my range, but I can shoot wider and crop in these ranges.
I cannot emphasize enough how lovely your videos are! Would you ever make a video where you talk about the pictures in your past that you are most fond of?
My kit usually has a 18-55,50,55-200,55-300,18-140mm. The 55-300 more so now but still keep the 55-200 in the bag as I find it handy in some cases or if the person I am with with the same brand is with me and they only have the 18-55 as I like bringing out those just starting out in photography so they can get those longer shots. If I could carry all the lenses for my camera I would as that it would give me more shooting options. Plus I like being prepared.
Really well presented, Ian, as always. I envy the evenness of your audio throughout, something I always seem to struggle with. 70-200mm f/4 is always in my bag. Also 24-105mm f/4 (my go-to lens) and 16-35 f2.8.
I recently switched back to Fuji, and the 70-300 won out over the 50-140 due to size, cost, and reach. I was pleasantly surprised to see this lens is almost a macro as well. My first outing with it was to a zoo, and in the butterfly house I was able to more than fill the frame with the them and the flowers. I never expected to have such an amazing minimum focusing distance on such a long lens!
As always, some great nuggets Ian. Recently started to carry my 70-300 lens when travelling and getting some great shots, very happy with the decision to include it in my camera bag.
100% agree mate, after waiting almost 4 months I got this about a month ago, I'm surprised how much I now reach for it, its almost a fresh set of photography eyes have been found as it opens up alot more shots and compositions!
loved the integration of the history and story behind the region you included in this wonderful photo vlog Ian, long time watcher, first time commenting sorry, shall remedy that henceforth.. huge huge fan, constantly learning things from you.. yes I find I'm using both my Sony G Master 70-200mm f2.8 and Sony G Master 200-600mm f5.6 more and more to "find things" that I've been missing too often in the past.. really hope to meet you in person some day.. warmest regards from Sydney ;-)
Thank you! Definitely use the 70-200 f2.8 and The 200-500 f5.6 for shots of the otters in Florida. They remind me of children playing in the schoolyard, carefree and just having fun. Taking a photo to capture that feeling is highly rewarding.
What a beautiful spot. It reminds me of Dartmoor, in fact nearly as beautiful as Dartmoor. I regularly take a 28-300mm out with me, it's so versatile. Another great video, thank you for all your uploads.
I recently bought a 100-400mm Sony G Master lens and I would now would not. be without it. However my go to lens is my Sony 24-105 Sony G lens. Great video Ian, thanks for the nuggets.
Very much enjoy your hikes and photography videos. I am a Leica shooter and use the 35mm often and 75mm for distance...not quite the 70-300mm you shot with. New to your channel, I will binge on your other videos, and hope to find one on your editing process in Lightroom. Well done!
Another great video, as usual. I picked up the 70-300 and was using the 50-140 much the same way you talk about. The added reach and reduced weight of the 70-300 means the 50-140 stays home a lot more. You might check out the iShoot tripod collar for better balance. It does not allow for vertical rotation of the lens, so you have to use the tripod head. But, it does allow better overall balance.
iShoot make a tripod collar to the 70-300, it is the same one that they make for the 55-200. Would it be better to use a remotely controlled external intervalometer and have the camera on AE bracket mode? You could remotely control the picture taking at different exposures and you could also program it to take a sequence of bracketed images and you would have a large number of images to use. That would improve your chance of getting the perfect photograph. You wouldn't have to touch the camera either.
Thanks buddy, i will take a look at that. i've got a shutter release in my bag but only tend to use it when timing is crucial. just too lazy to get it out of the bag lol 😂
Hi Ian, ex-pat here in Michigan and I have been watching and greatly enjoying your videos for a few months now. I am a Fujifilm shooter and have the 70-300 and heard you mention the lack of a tripod collar and I came across this on Amazon but I do not know whether it is available in the UK. " IShoot Lens Collar Tripod Mount Ring Compatible with Fujifilm XF 55-200mm & Fuji XF 70-300 with Arca-Swiss Fitted Quick Release Plate". It was about $45 here and seems to work just fine and is easy to take on and off. Thanks Ian and keep up the Great work!
@@ian_worth You are correct Ian, it is just for horizontal shooting. The collar does not rotate due to the cutout for the two switches on the lens barrel.
Excellent info! I routinely use a Tamron 18-400 on my crop sensor Nikon D500 and love the versatility. Some may argue that the image quality is lower than on some other lenses, however with todays post processing tools I find that it usually meets my needs! Thanks for taking me along!
I always enjoy your videos. Knowledgeable, considered information and advice along with stunning photographs. You deliver it all in a relaxed and friendly manner. Brilliant stuff.
Thanks for that video! I guess that you're shooting on full frame csmera, what it's called nowadays... In case you're alsoshooting on an APSC (I've seen that you're with Fuji)I'd recommend you trying the Tamron 18-300mm. I've got the lens recently for my Sony A6400 and it's pretty decent for being a so called super zoom. Ok, the aperture is variable from 3.5 to 6 something. But the reach of this beast is just phenomenal. With under 800g it's not too heavy either. Weather sealed also. IBIS. And there's an 11-20mm consdtant 2.8 too. I'm tempted to get that one too and would be safe for all situations when being on holidays. Of course shooting a prime is another thing and very nice. But there I can't compare Sony APSC with Fuji as my favourite primes from Zeiss (32mm Touit and 25mm Batis) are not available for Fuji as far as I know. What I realise when seeing your videos is that best sharpness, super high prime equipment is not key. Setting the immage well and considering the light together with your gear is much more important. Thanks for that lesson.
Because i started shooting wildlife long before getting involved with landscapes, i have a Sigma 150-600 lens. I struggle to shoot wildlife with it nowadays because of osteoarthritis in my wrists. Occasionally i will lug it to the coast and put it on my tripod for seascape shots and with some nice results too. It’s a little heavy to go hiking with though, aint old age wonderful?
I bought the 70-300 and tc 1.4 last year to give me a lighter wildlife kit. Have captured beautiful bird images with it and I also love it for landscapes. I always like a telephoto for landscapes to vary from wide angle.
Another great video Ian. I am using the 70-300 as well - really versatile for wildlife, sport, macro and landscape. Most of my landscapes with this lens tend to be at the shorter focal lengths though, 70-100mm. I have the iShoot collar which helps with balance, but can't be rotated due to the lens AF switch location, so for portrait you need the tripod head to rotate instead.
Hi Ian love your video as always,I carry a very large sigma 50-500 with me always could not imagine going without it I would miss so many of my favourite shots thanks again
Interesting vid, Ian. I've been using the 70-300 since it first came out, and it has become an essential part of my landscape and travel kits. I began using it with the X-S10, but it migrated seamlessly to my X-H2 last year. For landscapes, I've found it to be a powerful and versatile tool for isolating more intimate scenes among mountains, water falls, seascapes, cityscapes and the like across several continents and in all kinds of conditions. I don't do a lot of wildlife, but have been very happy with the results on subjects as diverse as whales, monkeys and birds, especially when combined with the 1.4x TC. I've also been very impressed with its macro capabilities. I had considered the 100-400 which is a bit longer and (possibly) a tad sharper, but it was too bulky and heavy for my shoots, which usually entail a lot of hiking. For landscapes and travel, I most commonly pair it with the 16-80, so I have no gaps in my focal range. I will usually then add the 10-24 (and/or a fast wide prime) to complete the set, depending on what I expect to encounter.
The 70-300mm is fantastic for the reach it offers, and the size and weight. I do now also have the 150-600mm for bird photography, it does offer a more substantial upgrade over the 70-300mm for that purpose than the 100-400mm does.
I would be interested to test the 16-80. Potentially, that would be the only lens i would need for woodland photography. How dose that lens perform optically on the x-h2?
@@ian_worthI was very happy with it on the X-S10, and find it even sharper and cleaner on the X-H2. Indeed, Fuji have been packaging it a kit lens for the X-H2, even though it is not included on their list of lenses able to fully resolve 40mp. Some insist that it is not quite as sharp as the 16-55. Even if that is true, it’s certainly good enough for my landscape and travel work, particularly given the greater versatility in focal range and much smaller and lighter size. Definitely worth a try…
Thanks for another cracking video. Dilemma lol , I have 24/70 and 70/200 which covers just about everything I need , however my 150/600 sigma lens usually comes too , making a rather hefty addition to the camera bag
Interesting. I'm a Canon shooter, but also with an APS-C body (although a consumer DSLR, not a pro like your Fuji). I recently sold my Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and bought a used (excellent condition) Canon EF 70-200m f/4L to replace it. Neither are new designs and neither are weather-sealed (although other sibling variants are). The 70-200 is better optically and mechanically as you'd expect from an L lens but the 70-300 isn't an 'entry level' lens and generally wasn't bad. However it softened past 200mm and I saw some flaring on high-contrast edges that I attributed to slightly cheaper coatings, possibly. The 70-200 focuses much faster and more silently, plus zoom and focus are internal so there's no rotation nor extension. Also the 70-200 has full-time manual focus. Although I gave up 100mm in reach (and stabilization), as a landscape shooter the vast majority of the time it's on a tripod. Will I miss that extra 100mm? Maybe, but if so, probably less than I'll miss the stabilization. I rarely shoot birds and 300mm (even on a crop sensor) is just barely on the short end of what's really needed for birds. That's one area where gear really does matter and I'm not ready to take that cost jump! 🙂 For me, dropping from 300mm to 200mm was the right move, but we all have different needs.
Totally agree, 300 isn't really long enough for wildlife photography unless the subject is really close. it's been great for capturing video moments though, like the otters. 👍
I liked your vid... I shoot with the X-T4 and X-T5 (and canon R6) My main Fuji set up is the Viltrox 13mm, Fuji 16-55mm and Fuji 70-300mm... This is a great travel set up aswell... I also use canon EF mount lenses with the fuji cameras as well especially the Tamron 18-400mm, Tamron 11-24 and Tamron 35-150mm with the Fringer adapter. I can see that te Fuji 50-140mm would be a future lense to get but for now I am happy playing with the lenses mentioned above. The Fuji 70-300mm is a great lens offering alot of flexibility I think
@@ian_worth I think it is also useful to use lenses I already have rather than buying repeats of the same lens if they can be adapted. But I do not travel with my full frame lenses when I shoot with my fuji (too much weight)
Hi Ian- I have a Fujifilm X-T3 camera and started with the 18-55mm lens. I then purchased the 10-24mm and 55-200mm lenses and recently added the 16-80mm for landscape. I am keeping the 18-55mm for travel and documentary because of its fairly good optics and light weight. Based on your experience, how much "image quality" is improved with the 50-140mm vs. the 55-200mm? I'm strictly an amateur so budget and weight are my two criteria, but I have wondered how much optical quality am I'm missing out on not using the 16-55mm and 50-140mm? Your thoughts will be much appreciated. Cheers!
Stumbled upon your channel after watching a video with Henry Turner. I now look forward to your videos every week as much as I do Henry’s! Enjoyed the one you 2 did together. Hope to see more of that!
Nice one Ian lad. 👍 I’ve always thought of my own landscape preferences tend to be on the extremes, either wide or mid-tele range. Hence I feel 99/100 I can get get away with carrying just two lens, the 10-24 and the 55-200. It’s that simple…just like me! 👍 I own half a dozen other XF lens, but they tend to get used for other genres, say primes for the street or my 100-400 for wildlife etc. Regards, Dazza. 🇬🇧
I agree the zoom lens I always like to keep in my bag purely for the reach it gives me, it’s not as sharp as my standard lens but it’s good to have with me. By the way you took some fantastic images especially the one showing into the sun 👍
I'm happily using the 70-300 since a years, and I can that some of my best shot ever have been taken using it. Just to be nitpicky, if it had been 50-300, it would have been perfect.
Cool to see you using the 70-300 Ian. It's a fantastic lens and it's awesome for wildlife and outdoor sports for both photo and video. Haven't had much of a chance to use it for landscape photography yet, but I'm sure it'll be awesome, especially for the mountains. Even though it's a sharp lens, the thing I love the most about the images are the colours and the autofocus has been more than reliable with my X-T4. Really enjoy your channel dude and keep up the cool vids 👍
I used to own the 70-300 but sold it along with a lot of other lenses and an XT4 to simplify my kit. I now have the 55-200 but do feel I'm missing that extra reach. I'm looking at the XF100-400 - had you considered this option? If not, what put you off it? All the best.
Another great video Ian. I was hoping to get either the 70-300 or the 50-200 before my trip to Greece (straight away my thought was for Landscape photos) but budget ran out (Australia to anywhere long distance is not cheap - lol). I ended up taking 10-24 and 18-55 and 35f1.4 on my XH2. But I definitely missed a long focal range for some of the scenery on my long hikes. How did you find it went handheld? A few of my shots with XH2 and 18-55 in particular ( handheld) had movement when I checked them on the PC on return from holiday, which quite surprised me. Image stabilisation on and I thought (?) I could handhold pretty well. Have you had any such outcomes using the XH2?
I think its fair to say its a lot easier to handhold at slow shutter speeds when shooting wide angle frames. When zoomed in to say 70mm and over it becomes a little more hit and miss. I usually try to keep my shutter at least equal to or over my focal length when i'm using the telephoto lens handheld and take plenty of images.
Always enjoy your videos. Now that you have had some time with the 70-300 I have a question. I have the Fuji X-H2 and 16-55 lens but will be going to Iceland in October and I'm torn between adding the 50-140 or the 70-300 and would be interested in which you would choose. Obviously the longer range and lower price of the 70-300 is tempting but will I miss the sharpness of the 50-140?
Thanks, like i mentioned in the video, i'm happy to sacrifice a little sharpness for the extra reach. its just a case of sharpening the photos a little more in post. No big deal really. if it was me i would take the 70-300. Iceland will really suit that lens i think. 👍
Is anyone using this lens handheld? Just wonder if the image stabilisation in the lens and in my camera (xt5) is good enough to create consistently sharp images handheld, especially at the long end of the lens.
What a coincidence, I am looking for a used 70-300mm at the moment! Really appreciate your video and it has convinced me that it is a good idea to get one.I have been missing some wildlife captures too. I do have the 55-200mm which is my main lens, love it but sometimes it doesn't have the reach. The 100-400 is just too bulky and costly...
I am shocked the number of people that Overlook the simple lens Hood it cuts down on flare increases contrast albeit a minor amount it also protects the lens
Lately I seem to be encountering people whose b-roll video looks so much better than their photographs. Nice to see someone who knows what he is doing. Beautiful photographs to aspire to.
Thanks so much 🙏😊
I have a 55-300 virtually welded to one of my camera body’s as it’s so versatile and I love it.
Wonderful images Ian! Awesome piece of history from this video too.
Hi Ian, another great video! I noticed at seven minutes and 18 seconds of your video that you mentioned always leaving the image stabilizer on, even when using a tripod. I have also noticed several times that the image stabilizer can be detrimental when the camera is on a tripod, especially during long exposures. I wanted to mention this because it might help those who are wondering about it. Let me know what you think about this, whether you agree or disagree. We're all here to learn. Thanks again, Ian.
Fuji actually recommends leaving ibis on when using a tripod with the 70-300. i've done a video all about it which you can watch here where i compare different focal lengths with ibis. th-cam.com/video/c8fCXd8kjAo/w-d-xo.html
I carry my 70-300mm with me on landscape shoots. I use it about 10 to15% of the time. When I don't have a composition with a wider lens, I pull this out and look for details. The problem with it is that it is heavy. It is an alpha mount lens and it needs an e mount adapter which makes it heavier, but it also has a tripod mount to help balance it. Along with it I carry a 16-35mm, a 50mm and a 30mm macro. I have a 15mm and 20mm gap in my range, but I can shoot wider and crop in these ranges.
I cannot emphasize enough how lovely your videos are! Would you ever make a video where you talk about the pictures in your past that you are most fond of?
Thanks buddy, much appreciated. That's a nice idea 👍👍
My kit usually has a 18-55,50,55-200,55-300,18-140mm. The 55-300 more so now but still keep the 55-200 in the bag as I find it handy in some cases or if the person I am with with the same brand is with me and they only have the 18-55 as I like bringing out those just starting out in photography so they can get those longer shots. If I could carry all the lenses for my camera I would as that it would give me more shooting options. Plus I like being prepared.
Have used it for the past 2 years; light weight all-rounder for macro and wildlife but never used it for landscape. Thanks for your tip.
Thanks buddy 👍
And you can even use the teleconverter on the 70-300 i have been using mine for a long time now..
I love the 100-400 for landscapes and it offers the advantage of a tripod foot. However it is a major commitment of weight
All the other said not to use Imagen estabilizar when on tripods, so yes please, can you please explain a bit more about this approach. Thank you.
Sure, i've done a whole video about it,
you can watch it here - th-cam.com/video/c8fCXd8kjAo/w-d-xo.html
I have the Tamron 18-300 it’s so versatile, I usually just take this one lens out for the day.
Never leave home without it!
Really well presented, Ian, as always. I envy the evenness of your audio throughout, something I always seem to struggle with. 70-200mm f/4 is always in my bag. Also 24-105mm f/4 (my go-to lens) and 16-35 f2.8.
Thanks Kevin, i'm using the dji wireless mics, clipped under my T-shirt. I think they are well worth the investment. 👍
I have that lens, superb bit of kit, it does what I want. I am amazed how slow you can go with shutter speeds with the IBIS(XT5) and inbuilt lens LS.
I recently switched back to Fuji, and the 70-300 won out over the 50-140 due to size, cost, and reach. I was pleasantly surprised to see this lens is almost a macro as well. My first outing with it was to a zoo, and in the butterfly house I was able to more than fill the frame with the them and the flowers. I never expected to have such an amazing minimum focusing distance on such a long lens!
Yeah, it surprised me too. Stick a macro tube on it and get even closer. its awesome 👍👍
For landscapes, the XF 70-300mm is one of the best things in the Fuji ecosystem. It's been my goto tele since I got it about a year ago.
The 70-300 lens is my go to. It's almost always on my camera...
Awesome 👍👍
As always, some great nuggets Ian. Recently started to carry my 70-300 lens when travelling and getting some great shots, very happy with the decision to include it in my camera bag.
Thanks buddy 👍👍
Great video, I have been considering this lens for a while now and after watching your video I will pull the trigger on it .
I hope you enjoy it 👍👍
100% agree mate, after waiting almost 4 months I got this about a month ago, I'm surprised how much I now reach for it, its almost a fresh set of photography eyes have been found as it opens up alot more shots and compositions!
Same here! 👍👍
loved the integration of the history and story behind the region you included in this wonderful photo vlog Ian, long time watcher, first time commenting sorry, shall remedy that henceforth.. huge huge fan, constantly learning things from you.. yes I find I'm using both my Sony G Master 70-200mm f2.8 and Sony G Master 200-600mm f5.6 more and more to "find things" that I've been missing too often in the past.. really hope to meet you in person some day.. warmest regards from Sydney ;-)
Great video Ian; very informative - thank you.
I am really enjoying your videos, Ian. Thought provoking with great content. Thanks so much!
Glad to hear it! 👍👍
Thank you! Definitely use the 70-200 f2.8 and The 200-500 f5.6 for shots of the otters in Florida. They remind me of children playing in the schoolyard, carefree and just having fun. Taking a photo to capture that feeling is highly rewarding.
What a beautiful spot. It reminds me of Dartmoor, in fact nearly as beautiful as Dartmoor. I regularly take a 28-300mm out with me, it's so versatile. Another great video, thank you for all your uploads.
Thanks for watching 😊👍
I recently bought a 100-400mm Sony G Master lens and I would now would not. be without it. However my go to lens is my Sony 24-105 Sony G lens. Great video Ian, thanks for the nuggets.
Very much enjoy your hikes and photography videos. I am a Leica shooter and use the 35mm often and 75mm for distance...not quite the 70-300mm you shot with. New to your channel, I will binge on your other videos, and hope to find one on your editing process in Lightroom. Well done!
Great video as always I always carry my 70mm -300mm in my bag, but it's mostly on my camera, I love that that lens
Another great video, as usual. I picked up the 70-300 and was using the 50-140 much the same way you talk about. The added reach and reduced weight of the 70-300 means the 50-140 stays home a lot more. You might check out the iShoot tripod collar for better balance. It does not allow for vertical rotation of the lens, so you have to use the tripod head. But, it does allow better overall balance.
Ian,thank you for a well constructed video. You mentioned a tele convertor for the 40-150 but not thr 70-300 ?
iShoot make a tripod collar to the 70-300, it is the same one that they make for the 55-200.
Would it be better to use a remotely controlled external intervalometer and have the camera on AE bracket mode? You could remotely control the picture taking at different exposures and you could also program it to take a sequence of bracketed images and you would have a large number of images to use. That would improve your chance of getting the perfect photograph. You wouldn't have to touch the camera either.
Thanks buddy, i will take a look at that. i've got a shutter release in my bag but only tend to use it when timing is crucial. just too lazy to get it out of the bag lol 😂
Hi Ian, ex-pat here in Michigan and I have been watching and greatly enjoying your videos for a few months now. I am a Fujifilm shooter and have the 70-300 and heard you mention the lack of a tripod collar and I came across this on Amazon but I do not know whether it is available in the UK. " IShoot Lens Collar Tripod Mount Ring Compatible with Fujifilm XF 55-200mm & Fuji XF 70-300 with Arca-Swiss Fitted Quick Release Plate". It was about $45 here and seems to work just fine and is easy to take on and off. Thanks Ian and keep up the Great work!
Thanks John, it looks great but can you shoot vertically with it? looks to be just horizontal in the photos
@@ian_worth You are correct Ian, it is just for horizontal shooting. The collar does not rotate due to the cutout for the two switches on the lens barrel.
I have a 55-250 currently which is great bur I really want the Sigma 150-600 for wildlife! Great video!
Excellent info! I routinely use a Tamron 18-400 on my crop sensor Nikon D500 and love the versatility. Some may argue that the image quality is lower than on some other lenses, however with todays post processing tools I find that it usually meets my needs! Thanks for taking me along!
I always enjoy your videos. Knowledgeable, considered information and advice along with stunning photographs. You deliver it all in a relaxed and friendly manner. Brilliant stuff.
Thanks for that video! I guess that you're shooting on full frame csmera, what it's called nowadays... In case you're alsoshooting on an APSC (I've seen that you're with Fuji)I'd recommend you trying the Tamron 18-300mm. I've got the lens recently for my Sony A6400 and it's pretty decent for being a so called super zoom. Ok, the aperture is variable from 3.5 to 6 something. But the reach of this beast is just phenomenal. With under 800g it's not too heavy either. Weather sealed also. IBIS. And there's an 11-20mm consdtant 2.8 too. I'm tempted to get that one too and would be safe for all situations when being on holidays. Of course shooting a prime is another thing and very nice. But there I can't compare Sony APSC with Fuji as my favourite primes from Zeiss (32mm Touit and 25mm Batis) are not available for Fuji as far as I know.
What I realise when seeing your videos is that best sharpness, super high prime equipment is not key. Setting the immage well and considering the light together with your gear is much more important. Thanks for that lesson.
Because i started shooting wildlife long before getting involved with landscapes, i have a Sigma 150-600 lens. I struggle to shoot wildlife with it nowadays because of osteoarthritis in my wrists. Occasionally i will lug it to the coast and put it on my tripod for seascape shots and with some nice results too. It’s a little heavy to go hiking with though, aint old age wonderful?
I've taken some of my favourite landscape images with the 70-300mm lens... 😃
Awesome 👍👍
I bought the 70-300 and tc 1.4 last year to give me a lighter wildlife kit. Have captured beautiful bird images with it and I also love it for landscapes. I always like a telephoto for landscapes to vary from wide angle.
Thanks for sharing buddy. 👍👍
Another great video Ian. I am using the 70-300 as well - really versatile for wildlife, sport, macro and landscape. Most of my landscapes with this lens tend to be at the shorter focal lengths though, 70-100mm. I have the iShoot collar which helps with balance, but can't be rotated due to the lens AF switch location, so for portrait you need the tripod head to rotate instead.
Hi Ian love your video as always,I carry a very large sigma 50-500 with me always could not imagine going without it I would miss so many of my favourite shots thanks again
Hey Ian, do you think that a 100-400 could make its way into your kit? It’s bigger and heavier - but the additional reach is very nice!
I dont think so, unless i got more into wildlife that is. I cant fit it in my bag with all of my video gear as well. 👍
Interesting vid, Ian. I've been using the 70-300 since it first came out, and it has become an essential part of my landscape and travel kits. I began using it with the X-S10, but it migrated seamlessly to my X-H2 last year. For landscapes, I've found it to be a powerful and versatile tool for isolating more intimate scenes among mountains, water falls, seascapes, cityscapes and the like across several continents and in all kinds of conditions. I don't do a lot of wildlife, but have been very happy with the results on subjects as diverse as whales, monkeys and birds, especially when combined with the 1.4x TC. I've also been very impressed with its macro capabilities. I had considered the 100-400 which is a bit longer and (possibly) a tad sharper, but it was too bulky and heavy for my shoots, which usually entail a lot of hiking. For landscapes and travel, I most commonly pair it with the 16-80, so I have no gaps in my focal range. I will usually then add the 10-24 (and/or a fast wide prime) to complete the set, depending on what I expect to encounter.
The 70-300mm is fantastic for the reach it offers, and the size and weight.
I do now also have the 150-600mm for bird photography, it does offer a more substantial upgrade over the 70-300mm for that purpose than the 100-400mm does.
I would be interested to test the 16-80. Potentially, that would be the only lens i would need for woodland photography. How dose that lens perform optically on the x-h2?
@@ian_worthI was very happy with it on the X-S10, and find it even sharper and cleaner on the X-H2. Indeed, Fuji have been packaging it a kit lens for the X-H2, even though it is not included on their list of lenses able to fully resolve 40mp. Some insist that it is not quite as sharp as the 16-55. Even if that is true, it’s certainly good enough for my landscape and travel work, particularly given the greater versatility in focal range and much smaller and lighter size. Definitely worth a try…
Thanks for another cracking video. Dilemma lol , I have 24/70 and 70/200 which covers just about everything I need , however my 150/600 sigma lens usually comes too , making a rather hefty addition to the camera bag
I love this lens!
I want this lens from the beginning it was announced I think its a good value for the money
I agree 👍👍
Interesting. I'm a Canon shooter, but also with an APS-C body (although a consumer DSLR, not a pro like your Fuji). I recently sold my Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and bought a used (excellent condition) Canon EF 70-200m f/4L to replace it. Neither are new designs and neither are weather-sealed (although other sibling variants are). The 70-200 is better optically and mechanically as you'd expect from an L lens but the 70-300 isn't an 'entry level' lens and generally wasn't bad. However it softened past 200mm and I saw some flaring on high-contrast edges that I attributed to slightly cheaper coatings, possibly. The 70-200 focuses much faster and more silently, plus zoom and focus are internal so there's no rotation nor extension. Also the 70-200 has full-time manual focus. Although I gave up 100mm in reach (and stabilization), as a landscape shooter the vast majority of the time it's on a tripod. Will I miss that extra 100mm? Maybe, but if so, probably less than I'll miss the stabilization. I rarely shoot birds and 300mm (even on a crop sensor) is just barely on the short end of what's really needed for birds. That's one area where gear really does matter and I'm not ready to take that cost jump! 🙂 For me, dropping from 300mm to 200mm was the right move, but we all have different needs.
Totally agree, 300 isn't really long enough for wildlife photography unless the subject is really close. it's been great for capturing video moments though, like the otters. 👍
I liked your vid... I shoot with the X-T4 and X-T5 (and canon R6) My main Fuji set up is the Viltrox 13mm, Fuji 16-55mm and Fuji 70-300mm... This is a great travel set up aswell... I also use canon EF mount lenses with the fuji cameras as well especially the Tamron 18-400mm, Tamron 11-24 and Tamron 35-150mm with the Fringer adapter. I can see that te Fuji 50-140mm would be a future lense to get but for now I am happy playing with the lenses mentioned above. The Fuji 70-300mm is a great lens offering alot of flexibility I think
Thanks Martin, quite a collection you have 😊👍👍
@@ian_worth I think it is also useful to use lenses I already have rather than buying repeats of the same lens if they can be adapted. But I do not travel with my full frame lenses when I shoot with my fuji (too much weight)
Hi Ian- I have a Fujifilm X-T3 camera and started with the 18-55mm lens. I then purchased the 10-24mm and 55-200mm lenses and recently added the 16-80mm for landscape. I am keeping the 18-55mm for travel and documentary because of its fairly good optics and light weight. Based on your experience, how much "image quality" is improved with the 50-140mm vs. the 55-200mm? I'm strictly an amateur so budget and weight are my two criteria, but I have wondered how much optical quality am I'm missing out on not using the 16-55mm and 50-140mm? Your thoughts will be much appreciated. Cheers!
Stumbled upon your channel after watching a video with Henry Turner. I now look forward to your videos every week as much as I do Henry’s! Enjoyed the one you 2 did together. Hope to see more of that!
Thanks so much, Henry's a top chap, yes we plan to meet up again later in the year. 👍👍
Nice one Ian lad. 👍
I’ve always thought of my own landscape preferences tend to be on the extremes, either wide or mid-tele range. Hence I feel 99/100 I can get get away with carrying just two lens, the 10-24 and the 55-200. It’s that simple…just like me! 👍
I own half a dozen other XF lens, but they tend to get used for other genres, say primes for the street or my 100-400 for wildlife etc.
Regards,
Dazza. 🇬🇧
Thanks Dazza, that's awesome 👍👍
I agree the zoom lens I always like to keep in my bag purely for the reach it gives me, it’s not as sharp as my standard lens but it’s good to have with me. By the way you took some fantastic images especially the one showing into the sun 👍
Thanks David, much appreciated 👍
I'm happily using the 70-300 since a years, and I can that some of my best shot ever have been taken using it. Just to be nitpicky, if it had been 50-300, it would have been perfect.
Cool to see you using the 70-300 Ian. It's a fantastic lens and it's awesome for wildlife and outdoor sports for both photo and video. Haven't had much of a chance to use it for landscape photography yet, but I'm sure it'll be awesome, especially for the mountains.
Even though it's a sharp lens, the thing I love the most about the images are the colours and the autofocus has been more than reliable with my X-T4.
Really enjoy your channel dude and keep up the cool vids 👍
Thanks buddy, much appreciated 👍
I used to own the 70-300 but sold it along with a lot of other lenses and an XT4 to simplify my kit. I now have the 55-200 but do feel I'm missing that extra reach. I'm looking at the XF100-400 - had you considered this option? If not, what put you off it? All the best.
Yes, i had considered the 100-400 but felt it was too big to fit in my bag with all of my video kit too.
Another great video Ian. I was hoping to get either the 70-300 or the 50-200 before my trip to Greece (straight away my thought was for Landscape photos) but budget ran out (Australia to anywhere long distance is not cheap - lol). I ended up taking 10-24 and 18-55 and 35f1.4 on my XH2. But I definitely missed a long focal range for some of the scenery on my long hikes. How did you find it went handheld?
A few of my shots with XH2 and 18-55 in particular ( handheld) had movement when I checked them on the PC on return from holiday, which quite surprised me. Image stabilisation on and I thought (?) I could handhold pretty well. Have you had any such outcomes using the XH2?
I think its fair to say its a lot easier to handhold at slow shutter speeds when shooting wide angle frames. When zoomed in to say 70mm and over it becomes a little more hit and miss. I usually try to keep my shutter at least equal to or over my focal length when i'm using the telephoto lens handheld and take plenty of images.
Always enjoy your videos. Now that you have had some time with the 70-300 I have a question. I have the Fuji X-H2 and 16-55 lens but will be going to Iceland in October and I'm torn between adding the 50-140 or the 70-300 and would be interested in which you would choose. Obviously the longer range and lower price of the 70-300 is tempting but will I miss the sharpness of the 50-140?
Thanks, like i mentioned in the video, i'm happy to sacrifice a little sharpness for the extra reach. its just a case of sharpening the photos a little more in post. No big deal really. if it was me i would take the 70-300. Iceland will really suit that lens i think. 👍
@@ian_worth Thanks for confirming what I thought you might say. Keep the great content coming. 😉
Is anyone using this lens handheld? Just wonder if the image stabilisation in the lens and in my camera (xt5) is good enough to create consistently sharp images handheld, especially at the long end of the lens.
Yeah its fine handheld, just need to set the shutter speed faster the further you zoom in.
@@ian_worth Thanks Ian. Great video as always!
What a coincidence, I am looking for a used 70-300mm at the moment! Really appreciate your video and it has convinced me that it is a good idea to get one.I have been missing some wildlife captures too. I do have the 55-200mm which is my main lens, love it but sometimes it doesn't have the reach. The 100-400 is just too bulky and costly...
Awesome 👍👍
I am shocked the number of people that Overlook the simple lens Hood it cuts down on flare increases contrast albeit a minor amount it also protects the lens
good
New subscriber here. Nice shots and commentary.
I am a massive fan of the 100 to 400mm 😎
It looks great 👍👍
@@ian_worth you are making some great videos, subbed. If you need a very old retired pro in your audience I fill that niche for you 🙂
I would go as far to say that I can do landscape without a wide angle - but not without a Telephoto lens.
I agree, same here. 👍
9:30 My dear god that scene. I really need to haul my ass over there! 😮
Why not just crop?