Ya, back in the day, if we were shooting an outside game and it was sunny, we would have to throw a towel or jacket over the lens to keep it out of the sun. You can see many pictures of guys with towels over their super telephotos for this exact reason. Nikon guys had it the worst because all their lenses were grey/black. LD/ED glass is very sensitive to heat, although newer technology and lens design makes them more stable.
Yes, Magnus, I totally agree on the "insane quality" of the XF80mm Macro! It's the sharpest lens I've used in 40 years of photography! (Luckily I don't do sports or wildlife, or I'd be really depressed that I can't afford this awesome lens! :-)
7:48 Teleconverters are often marketed as 1.4x because that's mathematically closer to reducing the diameter of the entrance pupil for the lens by one stop, instead of two stops reduction with a 2x teleconverter. It's the reverse function of opening a lens from f/2 to f/1.4 to get one extra stop of light, and opening it to f/1 for two stops of light. (1.4 is roughly the square root of 2, and the entrance pupil is measured in terms of area.)
ha ha, thanks for the vote of confidence. I didn't like that I had to hold it out in front of me. Because of the size of the box, I would have to have mounted the camera to the ceiling to do a proper straight down camera angle. I'll do a better job next time, but thanks for compliment!
Thanks for the unboxing! Disappointed that for the quality, and price of this lens you get a boring brown cardboard box! Where's the sexy black box? :)
It's a very desirable focal length and aperture, but like you say, very hard to justify the expense. And that's coming from a guy who has the 50-140 AND the 100-400!
Reminds me a bit of my old EF 400mm f4 D.O. from my Canon years. I still have that and a 1DX and the 400mm and I am tempted to see what sort of deal/trade I might get on the 1DX and the 400 f4 D.O. in order to acquire this glass.
I am actually thinking to get the canon 400mm F4. I have been shooting for a couple of years with the fuji xf100-400 and there is no other option to upgrade to, this fuji 200mm is too short for wildlife and it costs almost the same as the canon 400mm which has longer reach, and the canon has an option for a filter.
Cool lens. I am thinking of going to the Fuji system, even though I kind of want to move to Micro 4/3 (APS-C is the sweet spot, as they say). This lens is actually more versatile than it looks. You want a 600/4 equivalent? Put on the 2x TC. When people think that through, they will see why Fuji released this lens instead of a 400/4.
This beauty is the proof that Fuji X is here to stay. Next up if we can get a 300mm f2.0 you'll have a complete sporting kit as good as any other system in existence (or to go for an exact 600f4FF equivalent they'd need 420mm f2.8).
Nikon uses very nice ballistic nylon bags now and has been for the last 3-4 generations of super-teles. The hard cases have been long gone. Also, a 1.4x TC always costs a stop, so you get f/2.8 as a max aperture with it on. It's unfortunate what they're charging for this lens though. It's a crop sensor lens, has no drop-in filter provision, and comes in a cheap (compared to Nikon) bag/case. At least they include a TC and a no Arca plates required is nice.
105mm filters around $200.00 but not really out of line for $6000.00 lens but its looks like a beautiful lens. I can see sports and wildlife shooters wanting this lens. I can also see keeping a monopod handy.
awesome video as usual. Now I hope Fuji can release something longer like 400F4 or something for birding etc. Since XT3 AF is the best ever in mirrorless world, it would be a killer for BIF, but 200F2 even with 1.4 converter is too short. Maybe with 2X TC, but I would want to know if 2X converter would degrade the optical quality too much.
Fujifilm does have both a 1.4x and 2x converter, but it's not specifically designed for their prime lens system, although it will work. Hopefully their next big lens is an XF350mm f/2.8 or so, with an optionally or included 2x converter.
Still this Fuji 200mm is too short for wildlife, there is no 2x converter for it and it costs almost the same as the longer reach canon 300mm 2.8 or 400mm F4. I have been shooting with the Fuji xf 100-400 for a couple of years and I think sadly I'll have to get rid of the fuji gear that I love and go back to canon
For sure, the 100-400 is probably still going to be the lens of choice for Fujifilm X shooters until there's more super telephotos. I'm hoping for a XF350 or XF400 on the higher end, and maybe a 270mm f/3.5 for a more reasonable price.
I use both LR and PS. For sharpening, it comes down to the lens. XF18-55mm is slightly soft (at least my copy) but sharpens up nice in LR. As for noise reduction, I usually look in the shadows. If I see colour noise, I reduce it until I don't see it. Again it depends on the photo.
@@bigheadtaco Nice unboxing, BigHead! Regarding post processing software, I have an iMac and use Affinity Photo and Photoshop. I read somewhere that LR doesn't quite do Fuji RAW files justice, as does, say, Capture One. But for jpegs, it probably doesn't matter too much, since you're working with an "already baked" file anyway.
Looks a lovely lens but I think I'd rather wait and use my pennies to purchase a GFX lens or the GFX 100S when it eventually comes out. I prefer to keep my Fuji X system small and compact - this lens doesn't fit the bill for me but I'm sure some will be very glad it exists :)
Let's be clear about the "aperture factor". When it comes to light gathering, f2 is f2, the sensor size and "crop factor" of has absolutely no effect. When it comes to depth of field, it is a factor of the lens to subject distance, not the size of the sensor. The only reason an f2 lens can be said to be "equivalent" to something like a 2.8 is because for the same framing you will be farther away with the cropped sensor, therefore you will have a greater depth of field. Don't believe me? It is easy to test. Set up a cropped sensor camera and a full frame camera at the same subject distance and shoot at the same aperture. The amount of background blur will be identical when you crop the full frame shot.
You know it only takes a second to give us a "wrist check".....WATCH CHA WEARIN? You do knives all the time, and I've noticed you have many many different watches.
Ha ha, ya I edited out my explanation because it took too long. Basically they opened the outer and inner box to make sure everything was okay inside. The did not open up the lens pouch itself, but the inner box as well to make sure everything was itemized before shipping. It's an expensive product and they wanted to make sure all was accounted for and safe :-)
It’s a shame that hood cost almost $300. And is plastic and not well made but does falls apart easily ,for a $6,000. Lens Fuji should be ashamed and Fuji refuses to replace the faulty hood with a new hood even though it’s under warranty still…absolutely amazingly cheap company
Yes it was, but it is an unremarkable lens in my view. I had the Canon 200mm F1.8 L 15yrs ago ... no IS and so easy to hand hold.... Fuji are a wee bit behind with this one.
@@terrywbreedlove yep, I am actually considering this and going back to canon, this 200mm fuji makes no sense at that price, it costs as much as the canon 300mm 2.8 or 400mm 4
Yes, this lens is too expensive, I'm going to sell all my Fujifilm gear at a substantial loss and buy all the same gear again from Canon to save a few bucks on one lens.
4Kandlez well Go buy your $6000 dead end lens and be happy with the worst image quality forever. All the new Mirrorless FF cameras from Sony and Canon and Nikon are delivering better quality images and at a lower cost. Some people like being taken to the cleaners. So go for it.
tony james I love gear yes, but I’m also a serious photographer. You’d know this if you watched the entire video, or if you follow my work on other platforms. As for the value of these types of videos, if all I did was this, you’d have a point. Again, if you check my account, I do a variety of videos, including interviews and photo challenges.
Is this a show for fools and nuts. He is a pseudo showmaster. Does Fujifilm likes this nonsense ? Why is he wearing a cap inside? Give him dime and send him out.
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Had no idea about the reasoning for the silver and white lenses of this focal length. Makes perfect sense now.
Ya, back in the day, if we were shooting an outside game and it was sunny, we would have to throw a towel or jacket over the lens to keep it out of the sun. You can see many pictures of guys with towels over their super telephotos for this exact reason. Nikon guys had it the worst because all their lenses were grey/black. LD/ED glass is very sensitive to heat, although newer technology and lens design makes them more stable.
What a beauty, given the insane quality of the XF 80 mm macro lens I'm sure this delivers amazing image quality too, Fujifilm is killing it!
Yes, Magnus, I totally agree on the "insane quality" of the XF80mm Macro! It's the sharpest lens I've used in 40 years of photography! (Luckily I don't do sports or wildlife, or I'd be really depressed that I can't afford this awesome lens! :-)
This video saved me $60 - I had ordered a big lens case, didn’t realize it came with one. Thank you for making this!
This man Knows photography history. +1 for that alone, awesome explanation of the reasoning behind the color of these long lenses!
Captain America's new shield should be that massive Fuji lens cap.
So true.....
Great unboxing. That's a beautiful looking lens.
7:48 Teleconverters are often marketed as 1.4x because that's mathematically closer to reducing the diameter of the entrance pupil for the lens by one stop, instead of two stops reduction with a 2x teleconverter. It's the reverse function of opening a lens from f/2 to f/1.4 to get one extra stop of light, and opening it to f/1 for two stops of light. (1.4 is roughly the square root of 2, and the entrance pupil is measured in terms of area.)
Michael Heath thanks for correction and extra info. I’ll add this later 👍🏼👍🏼
Congratulations, mate. This video is now a part of my affirmation manifestation.
it's a crazy lens.... you'll need to buy an extra seat for the plane :-)
This has to be the greatest unboxing video of all time. Good job Taco
ha ha, thanks for the vote of confidence. I didn't like that I had to hold it out in front of me. Because of the size of the box, I would have to have mounted the camera to the ceiling to do a proper straight down camera angle. I'll do a better job next time, but thanks for compliment!
Love it! 🤤🤤🤤Let’s start saving for my fauna shooting!
That lens looks so good with the silver X-T3 :)
Thanks for the unboxing! Disappointed that for the quality, and price of this lens you get a boring brown cardboard box! Where's the sexy black box? :)
Ya, with a big white X on it right?
@@bigheadtaco maybe a silver pearlessance X!
The Canon 300 F2.8 EOS lenses came in a leather hard sided case. Wow it has a massive lens cap!!!! Cool.
the most thorough unboxing video I've seen... 20 mins and two youtube commercials!
It's a very desirable focal length and aperture, but like you say, very hard to justify the expense. And that's coming from a guy who has the 50-140 AND the 100-400!
Nice wide real Fuji strap - I have one but it's rare to see them on sale 😎😎😎
Whew $5k... I feel for the sports and wildlife shooters
expensive and very narrowly focused for sure
For a moment I had visions you had the russian doll of boxes, a box within a box within a box and at the end a tiny little iPhone lens.
Thanks for this! Been waiting on footage of this lens for a while. Now waiting for mine to come in! Next week right? Looks amazing.
Top quality build for sure. I do wish it had a metal case though. Only real complaint, as well as rear drop in filters.
Reminds me a bit of my old EF 400mm f4 D.O. from my Canon years. I still have that and a 1DX and the 400mm and I am tempted to see what sort of deal/trade I might get on the 1DX and the 400 f4 D.O. in order to acquire this glass.
I am actually thinking to get the canon 400mm F4. I have been shooting for a couple of years with the fuji xf100-400 and there is no other option to upgrade to, this fuji 200mm is too short for wildlife and it costs almost the same as the canon 400mm which has longer reach, and the canon has an option for a filter.
Wow! Enough said 📷📷📷
What a beast.
for sure... if you want attention, walk around with this lens around your neck
Tested this lens on the XT3 for video and stills in Bradgate Park in the UK and it was awesome just wish I could afford it.
Link to a quick video I put together of some of the images and videos th-cam.com/video/c5F6lG-6aiM/w-d-xo.html
Ya same thing, it's a beautiful lens but I can't justify owning it. Maybe rent it for specific projects...
Is that the park in Leicester?
Can't wait to see your street shots with this monster.
Ha ha, we'll see if I can pull off some street with such a huge lens. I'll look pretty creepy......
Amazing lens, and the most beautifully by far… but...hey fujifilm, where is the neckstrap with GREEN logo fujifilm? CAMEON!!! do it
Cool lens. I am thinking of going to the Fuji system, even though I kind of want to move to Micro 4/3 (APS-C is the sweet spot, as they say). This lens is actually more versatile than it looks. You want a 600/4 equivalent? Put on the 2x TC. When people think that through, they will see why Fuji released this lens instead of a 400/4.
It's expensive but definitely great with the teleconverter....
This beauty is the proof that Fuji X is here to stay.
Next up if we can get a 300mm f2.0 you'll have a complete sporting kit as good as any other system in existence (or to go for an exact 600f4FF equivalent they'd need 420mm f2.8).
Nikon uses very nice ballistic nylon bags now and has been for the last 3-4 generations of super-teles. The hard cases have been long gone. Also, a 1.4x TC always costs a stop, so you get f/2.8 as a max aperture with it on. It's unfortunate what they're charging for this lens though. It's a crop sensor lens, has no drop-in filter provision, and comes in a cheap (compared to Nikon) bag/case. At least they include a TC and a no Arca plates required is nice.
Yes, do a street photography with this lens Take! and do a video when you do that just to see peoples reaction of you using this lens on public..lol
I’ll do my best.
Street photography from the comfort of your own loungeroom.
What was that amazing 70s Italian sci-fi horror music at the end?
105mm filters around $200.00 but not really out of line for $6000.00 lens but its looks like a beautiful lens. I can see sports and wildlife shooters wanting this lens. I can also see keeping a monopod handy.
Great streetlens.
they finally made an quick release foot, for the 100-400 and 50-140 I had to buy a third party arca-swiss compatible replacement
Ya hopefully they'll add to all future telephoto lenses
One hell of a piece of glass!!
awesome video as usual. Now I hope Fuji can release something longer like 400F4 or something for birding etc. Since XT3 AF is the best ever in mirrorless world, it would be a killer for BIF, but 200F2 even with 1.4 converter is too short. Maybe with 2X TC, but I would want to know if 2X converter would degrade the optical quality too much.
Fujifilm does have both a 1.4x and 2x converter, but it's not specifically designed for their prime lens system, although it will work. Hopefully their next big lens is an XF350mm f/2.8 or so, with an optionally or included 2x converter.
Thank you for at least educating me on the "R" being for the aperture ring. I never knew that.
that lens is made for portrait. Nikkor has the same lens, 200mm f2. it was what it was designed for.
Still this Fuji 200mm is too short for wildlife, there is no 2x converter for it and it costs almost the same as the longer reach canon 300mm 2.8 or 400mm F4. I have been shooting with the Fuji xf 100-400 for a couple of years and I think sadly I'll have to get rid of the fuji gear that I love and go back to canon
For sure, the 100-400 is probably still going to be the lens of choice for Fujifilm X shooters until there's more super telephotos. I'm hoping for a XF350 or XF400 on the higher end, and maybe a 270mm f/3.5 for a more reasonable price.
You could always get a metabones adapter and mount the Nikkor 200-500mm or high end prime. For now the Xh1 is the preferred for long lenses.
@@carylee2002 have you tried the metabones in a xh1? I wonder about the focus speed
Love ur videos. Curious how do you process ur Fuji raf files especially sharpening and noise reduction
I use both LR and PS. For sharpening, it comes down to the lens. XF18-55mm is slightly soft (at least my copy) but sharpens up nice in LR. As for noise reduction, I usually look in the shadows. If I see colour noise, I reduce it until I don't see it. Again it depends on the photo.
@@bigheadtaco Nice unboxing, BigHead! Regarding post processing software, I have an iMac and use Affinity Photo and Photoshop. I read somewhere that LR doesn't quite do Fuji RAW files justice, as does, say, Capture One. But for jpegs, it probably doesn't matter too much, since you're working with an "already baked" file anyway.
The 1.4x converter still adds to your aperture. I have a 1.4 for my 200mm and it still has an effect .... Back to school.
This lens might be matched with X-H1 only
Looks a lovely lens but I think I'd rather wait and use my pennies to purchase a GFX lens or the GFX 100S when it eventually comes out. I prefer to keep my Fuji X system small and compact - this lens doesn't fit the bill for me but I'm sure some will be very glad it exists :)
Let's be clear about the "aperture factor". When it comes to light gathering, f2 is f2, the sensor size and "crop factor" of has absolutely no effect. When it comes to depth of field, it is a factor of the lens to subject distance, not the size of the sensor. The only reason an f2 lens can be said to be "equivalent" to something like a 2.8 is because for the same framing you will be farther away with the cropped sensor, therefore you will have a greater depth of field. Don't believe me? It is easy to test. Set up a cropped sensor camera and a full frame camera at the same subject distance and shoot at the same aperture. The amount of background blur will be identical when you crop the full frame shot.
You know it only takes a second to give us a "wrist check".....WATCH CHA WEARIN? You do knives all the time, and I've noticed you have many many different watches.
ha ha, so true.... maybe it's because it's a rabbit hole that I can't climb out of. It's my Oris Big Crown Automatic chronograph :-)
sharp.....very sharp
lol Archie! Wrist Check lol
Btw, put it on X-T100 - I wonder what it will feel like and how it will work :D
Would have been interesting for wildlife if it was 300mm or 400mm...
For sure, hopefully that's what they're going to come out with next
you talk too much about packaging mate :-)
Great lens, happy for you!
bought one new co ing tomorrow
6000 USD! Wow, this must produce some premium images for that kind of money
it's their first attempt at making a super telephoto lens for the X series. I'll have to test it now to see how it performs. Stay tuned....
Too much coffee IMHO. Non the less, thnx for the overview.
“Already unboxed but re unboxing unboxing” :-)
Ha ha, ya I edited out my explanation because it took too long. Basically they opened the outer and inner box to make sure everything was okay inside. The did not open up the lens pouch itself, but the inner box as well to make sure everything was itemized before shipping. It's an expensive product and they wanted to make sure all was accounted for and safe :-)
Ohhh yeah, NOW i hate you.... hahahahahah. kidding.
Now I need something to shoot at with this monster..... any suggestions?
small head taco :) at least in this video compared to the box size...
so....what about the history of white lens for photojornalists to be easly distinguish in war zones?? lol
Sounded a bit rushed and incoherent.
definitely rushed
It doesn't beat the Canon 200mm F1.8 L.... sorry guys.
no more film reviews??
More film and film camera reviews coming up... I'm just backed up with editing right now :-)
It’s a shame that hood cost almost $300. And is plastic and not well made but does falls apart easily ,for a $6,000. Lens Fuji should be ashamed and Fuji refuses to replace the faulty hood with a new hood even though it’s under warranty still…absolutely amazingly cheap company
Intro is kinda cheesy. Just my personal opinion.
thanks for the lens porn.
That was painful.
Yes it was...
Yes it was, but it is an unremarkable lens in my view. I had the Canon 200mm F1.8 L 15yrs ago ... no IS and so easy to hand hold.... Fuji are a wee bit behind with this one.
You might want to reshoot this video and make it more coherent
you might want to just re-watch it and make it more coherent for yourself. It's easier on me :-)
This is one of those lenses that makes no sense to buy. You can get better performance at a lower cost going with a FF 300mm f 2.8 on a FF camera.
true, but not an option for someone who's already invested into the Fujifilm X series.
You save money by selling the Fuji and going FF.
@@terrywbreedlove yep, I am actually considering this and going back to canon, this 200mm fuji makes no sense at that price, it costs as much as the canon 300mm 2.8 or 400mm 4
Yes, this lens is too expensive, I'm going to sell all my Fujifilm gear at a substantial loss and buy all the same gear again from Canon to save a few bucks on one lens.
4Kandlez well
Go buy your $6000 dead end lens and be happy with the worst image quality forever. All the new Mirrorless FF cameras from Sony and Canon and Nikon are delivering better quality images and at a lower cost. Some people like being taken to the cleaners. So go for it.
Pathetic, this is the kind of bulls..t you get with gear geaks when they get excited about unboxing their new iPhones every year.
tony james I love gear yes, but I’m also a serious photographer. You’d know this if you watched the entire video, or if you follow my work on other platforms. As for the value of these types of videos, if all I did was this, you’d have a point. Again, if you check my account, I do a variety of videos, including interviews and photo challenges.
Bro why the hate?
Why are you watching his channel if you don’t like this type pretty video. He has many of these 🤷🏾♂️🤷♂️
Is this a show for fools and nuts.
He is a pseudo showmaster.
Does Fujifilm likes this nonsense ?
Why is he wearing a cap inside?
Give him dime and send him out.
1. Yes
2. True
3. Yes
4. I didn't do my hair
5. I need more than dimes