Nothing to do with your comment about this video, but I just want to say I loved your work with Teletext back in the 90s. It’s an honour to finally be able to share this with you Mr Boozler.
Love this images too! Also I noticed with this image it shows there's hardly any distortion for such a wide lens! I have the new 33mm but might skip the 23 for this instead!
Fantastic photos! That baby in the highchair looking over at all the adults at the table is probably my favorite moment in these photos. Such a great capture, and a great example of what the 18mm focal length can accomplish.
So glad you’re back! This is how weddings should be photographed in my opinion. The video reminds me of Robert Capa’s famous saying “If you’re pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.”
Thank you for this Kevin and great that you’re back. 2 surprises for me: (i) you seem to shoot a lot wide open, and (ii) I’m seeing little or no distortion of faces/people even on 18mm - I expected more.
Ooh this is good stuff. The pre-wedding shot with the baby in the high chair is probably my favourite. On the last shot, I'd never thought about going in to the side of the confetti line. I've pretty much always stayed central and started with a longer lens then switched wider and allowed the couple to process toward me. I like slightly side on look though, it's nice.
So many things to comment on here: 1) your edits…wow. So clean. Full of contrast without giving off an IG filter vibe. 2) Being able to photograph weddings (and families) 100% documentary style would be a dream come true for me. I don’t know how to get there, Kevin, but I want to! Keep up the good work. We appreciate your work.
Love your work, Kevin. Feels like we approach weddings the same way. I used to photograph weddings 10-12 years ago with the old Nikon 28mm f/1.4D. When Mirrorless came out, I sold that lens to help buy my way into the Sony a7rII system, and bought the Sony 35mm f/1.4 - felt like it was good enough at the time. I did miss the 28mm focal length though - especially indoors in tighter rooms. I moved from Sony to the Fuji X-T2 for dual card slots, and I wanted to continue to downsize my gear, and mostly shot with the 23/1.4 and the 56/1.4. Love the image quality, but the old noisy AF of those lenses were a bit annoying. They didn't have the 18/1.4 at the time. One thing I felt Fuji struggled with, was low-light photography. Even with a large focal point, it seemed to hunt a lot when the lights got really dim. I clung on to one Nikon D750 camera body for this reason - and photographed the dance floor with that camera. The Nikon came out with the Z6 II, which pretty much put in on par with the Sony a7III. But the low AF availability was damn stellar. Best Low Light camera ability I've ever used. But... One of the reasons I moved to the Nikon Z6 II is for the 28mm f/1.4E (with the FTZ adapter). At the time, I moved back to Nikon, neither Sony nor Fuji had a fast 28mm field of view lens. That focal length is a fabulous documentary "street photography" style lens. Getting ready, cocktail hour, dancing - the 28mm focal length is magical to me. The Nikon 28/1.4 is HUGE and heavy by itself, and when you add the FTZ adapter, it's even more monsterous. ...but I still love it. ...Now?... this Fuji 18/1.4 really has my attention, as it's significantly smaller and lighter than Nikon's beast. Also saw Viltrox now has a 28mm f/1.8, which is WAY smaller than the old Nikon 28mm f/1.4E I purposefully buy small kits, so I have zero problem selling my gear, and moving from one brand to another. ...one of the perks of not being brand loyal - "The freedom to explore..." Thanks for this review. Much to ponder. :)
Pics are absolutely gorgeous, mate! I was looking examples of how colleges work with 18mm and your review it’s amazing! The lens works incredible for groups and it is sharp! Thanks for the review!
Really loved these images. Let me also say that you are an exceptional photographer. There is so much story in those images that you shot. 28mm (full frame eqv.) is one of my favourite focal lengths and you have nailed these 28mm compositions.
All of these photos are beautiful… But.. Th capture of the Bride and her Father walking down the isle in the church is my favorite… Her emotions …combined with the reaction of the guests and the light…👏👏👏
There are some lenses so great that it is worth getting into that system because of them. I think this 18mm is like that. I don't think any other APSC offers such a lens. I have been enjoying it since last month and it is really great and best of the 3 new lenses Fuji releases - 18, 23 and 33.
I'm torn between the the 16 f/1.4 & 23 f/1.4 (which I currently have/use) vs replacing both those lenses with the 18 f/1.4 - It's been ages since I used a 28mm FF equivalent (in my 35mm photojournalism days) having opted for the classic FF equivalents of 24, 35, 85 & 135 lens in my work. I also opted into getting the original 35 f/1.4 as my 5th lens but am now torn as to which way to go with regards to sticking with my current setup vs trading the two wide angles I currently have for the 18 f/1.4 - It would reduce the number of lenses carried but there have been a few times in my documentary and street work where the 16 focal length was absolutely needed due to not being able to move from my current shooting position. The 18mm seems to be the flavor of the moment for Fuji shooters right now and having followed you (and done a remote 1 on 1 consultation) I originally went with the 23 & 56 combo as my go to lenses (I shot the equivalents in Olympus for 7 years) - After watching this video - I'm still unsure whether the 18 is the right move for me. I live in a small enough town where there are no rental houses available to even get the lens in my hand to see if its an option - any thoughts?
Pleased to see you back, and nice to know that your business has resumed. Loved the photo of the bride and father walking down the aisle .... great lighting, terrific image.
Really inspiring to see some real world photographers using the 18mm lens. I think I'm convinced to go get one myself now. I was on the hunt for a 16mm 1.4 but I'm confident now that the 18mm rocks my boat just a tad more.
I wait a long time before buying this lens for my X-Pro 2, because my two fav lens were XF 35 MM F/1.4 and....the XF/18 Mm F2. But the 18 mm (or 27 in FF) is really my choice if i have to go somewhere with only one Lens.I was at a point where i was wondering if i go to Sony Alpha 7 IV with the 24 mm F/1.4 G serie, but it cost a lot.. Same case with the Leica Q2. Fantastic machine, but out of my world right now.....And finally, thanks to your video, i took my 18 mm F/1.4 this Tuesday and stay with Fuji. We can see in your pictures how this lens is good. Super sharp, even at F/1.4, excellent micro-contrasts; nice bokeh. OK, it is bigger than my previous 18 mm F/2 but it worth it. Now, i'm just wondering if Fuji will launch one day or the other this year a new camera with a new sensor... I crave for an X- Pro 4. But right now, my X Pro 2 is still alive and super well. Keep doing this fantastic videos where the artistic moods, creativ analyses and human takes over the technical apsect. It is super cool to have a real photographer who talks about his job and its expectations instead of a Geek who will talk about technicalspecs etc....
I know what you mean about primarily focusing on one lens that you love. Few years back when I got the sony a6000, I have the xt3 now, I was picking up the sigma lenses. My first one was the 30mm 1.4. I remember one wedding where I used it like 80% of the time. Now I'm buying up the viltrox lens set and I really like them. Have the 13, 33, 56. Have a couple more to grab
Wlcome back, a great return video. I love your style and b/w photos will always be my favourites, some of your shots were stunning. Looking forward to you (hopefully) once regularly posting.
I enjoyed watching your take on the 18mm lens. It is much more informative when one can see how you have made use of the lens, rather than simply rhyming of tech jargon. I am contemplating this lens as well as the 23mm lens. Being able to see a series of shots taken in a single particular situation really helps me to envision how I would be able to use the lens myself. Thanks!
Beautiful work! It takes me back in time to the all time great film photographers (elk & wht)....especially love the 2 children walking down the aisle next to the pews...and the hugs...I'm glad I found you here on YT.
These are wonderful photographs. I enjoyed your discussions of the images and why you like them, with just enough discussion of why you think this was the right tool for the job. When I was a wedding photographer back in the '80s I longed to do this kind of work instead of the more posed photos dictated by both the expectations of the customer and the limitations of the technology back then. You epitomize the style I think provides the customer a much better story of their wedding day. I have a quick question regarding shooting technique. Do you shoot single shot, burst or a combination of the two?
wow these are all outstanding especially the black and white. I was told capture one was best for Fuji Film but you're clearly not struggling. Any thoughts on why folks say for Fuji Film only use capture one for all edits?
Welcome back and thanks for sharing some inspiring images Love the image at 14:32. I never really enjoyed the 18/2 but definitely going to give this one a try
Kevin, thanks for the review. Incredible shots! I think I am going to save up for this lens. I just ordered an XT5 and I’m upgrading my lenses. I got the 33 (lovely) and the new 56 (amazing). I have the X100V and I love the 23 focal length but I think the 18 might be the lens that’s next for me. I mostly shoot portraits full time but I also shoot family sessions and occasional events here and there. I’m loving the FOV I see here! May I ask, do you use the 18 as much as the 23?
Hard to choose a favourite photo with that great set, but for me it's the second confetti shot in bw. I think it's one of the best wedding shots I've seen.
Really nice shots! Interesting you were able to shoot at 1.4 in so many shots, thus getting the light in, but not blurring the background or foreground too much. I assume there would be a more pronounced bokeh effect if you were closer to your subject. Thanks for posting your work, it’s inspiring.
Take a look at the channel for some editing videos - a lot of the films have some editing content. Or head to f16.click for a whole load more of my stuff.
I was holding out for some reason... but after watching this my 23 and 16 are now going up for sale as I just ordered this. Fantastic images as always.
Great to see you back on TH-cam Kevin! It's such a beautiful lens, I simply had to get one. So far it's only really seen the Green Man Festival here in Wales, and a few gigs, but I'm really looking forward to working a wedding with it. The 18mm f/2 will always be my street lens, but having this low-light wonder makes for a holy trinity for me - the 18mm f/1.4, the 35mm f/1.4 and the 56mm f/1.2 sitting on my X-Pro3. I honestly don't need anything else. Well, maybe the X100V.
@@kevin_mullins I usually walk out (errands, any thing) with my XP2 and the 35mm f1.4, but I can't make myself sell the late 2014 X100T because, vibe, whatever: it's a wonderful long-term friend. Battered a bit, but happy to be out on my shoulder on any given day. In film days I carried a Leica M2 and 35mm f2 (for 25 straight years) the same way. Loved the video. Retired pro - high respect for your work which I've followed these past eight, ten years or so.
Kevin, just came upon your video today. Great photos by the way. A quick question, have you used the XF 16mm F1.4 before? If yes, how does this compare? Looking for a low light event lens. The closest one I have right now is the XF23 F2.0, but it is still not quite wide enough. Not a professional photographer, but occasionally have family events that I am trying to document. Thanks in advance.
Love your work. I mainly shoot wildlife and landscape. Love your style of documenting weddings, when I attend a wedding I apply your style and everyone loves it!
I got the X-70 because of you. Best decision I ever made for my photography. The FoV was so challenging originally I had no choice but to become more aware of composition.
Fantastic as always…. I’ve now traded in some zoom lenses and bought this. You’ve been a HUGE inspiration to me. I especially love the double hug shot. Have you used your 2021 presets? Do I need to save up again 😂
Hello Kevin, What’s up now several months after the video, do you still use mainly 18 + 56? That’s my set up actually (sometimes 18 + 33 if 56 is too long depending on the context). I really love it, sometimes I miss the 23 a little but because I used to shot exclusively on X100T during years. And the 23 have something sometimes more « pure » due to the fact the frame is filled more easier, as a 35mm equivalent. But 18 + 23mm would not make a lot of sense, I love it for all the reasons you mentioned here :)
At the ripe old age of 49 I shot my first solo wedding using a couple of old xt1s last week. My inspiration for taking the plunge is admiring Kevin's work over the years and an accomplished, Birmingham based weddings photographer- Dave Causson. Just ordered an 18mm after watching this 😀
Hello Kevin. I saw Fujifilm PV of 45mmF2.8, that is very beautiful and wonderful. And now I am watching your channel, this is very interesting to learn photograph, these are splendidly work. I would like to seek you some questions, I always use lens hood, and I don't use protection filter. But on the Fujifilm PV, you didn't use lens hood, do not you prefer to use that?
Beautiful photos, I was somewhat undecided whether I should get the latest fujinon 18 or the 23mm but your pictures pretty much sold me on why the former is a much better choice for telling stories and street photography too.
This is so much useful ..!! And man love those shots ..!! So dramatic but still conveying message in every shot ..!! Would you mind if I ask you the camera you used for it with the 18mm lens ?? Mainly wanna know in terms of full frame range would it be an approx 23mm ?? Thank you 🙂
everytime i listen to you "natural light" i think about spanish churchs, so dark, without natural lights......great job as always, greetings from spain
Thank you for this video and sharing your thoughts concerning this lens. 23 and 56 have also been my standard for weddings but with the the new 18 I‘ve changed my mind. Are you still using the 56 on the 2nd body or do you prefer another prime now? For my opinion there‘s a gap in the lens line up at present. A new fast 50mm would be nice, the 50mm/1.0 is not the right gear in the field, isn‘t it?
Kevin, I LOVE the image you got here, for this video. What did you shoot this on (camera+lens)? Any additional info on the color graing/post production? I'm liking the shallow dof and your skin tones. Cheers!
Hi Kevin, good to see you back. Always love to see your black and whites, sharp, dark and very contrasty, your style, not mine in particular but I do like the way you manage it to perfection. Allow me to share a test I did recently that you might find interesting. I edited 2 color shots of a female model, one laying on a couch and one portrait, clothes on, no sexy stuff, normal for all ages shots. I changed them to black and white with some editing, and one to black and white with a tiny bit of a platinum look (not the vintage yellow) . Send the 3 shots, (Color, pure B/W and B/W plat.) to people (Male, Female, 25-75 years, no photographers) Guess what, 90% chose the monochrome over the color but surprisingly from that 90% more that 3/4 chose the platinum over the pure B/W. So there is still hope and love for B/W or Monochrome Photography Thanks for sharing
Thank you. And that's an interesting experiment for sure. I think a lot more people like monochrome images but the Insta generation tend to not see too much of it.
Welcome back. Great to see you again. I have boring JPEG question to ask. How do you resize your JPEGs? I guess you give your clients full size images and a social size or am I mistaken? Thanks.
I have spent months “looking the other way” to avoid the 18 1.4… thanks Kevin for reigniting my GAS 🤣 Another British photographer that swears by a 28mm for spontaneity, character and depth is Greg Williams, albeit in a Leica Q2 so the DOF falls off a little quicker. I think the 18 & 33 f1.4’s should have a bigger brother… a 50… that, for me would be a great trio… Good to see you back on TH-cam Kevin 👍🏻
Really nice focal length had the Q2 really smart camera thought the 35mm focal length would be better, it’s not for me miss that Q2 was mega. Use the 28mm f2 on Sony a7111 that is also a cool small simple lens, anyway nice one mega photos go steady.
Fuji best lens. Just breathtaking. It made me sell my 16mm 1.4. The sharpness, contrast, slightly higher compression, low distortion, color, and lower CA really push this lens ahead for me. Especially when shooting people the extra compression and less distortion really helps the subject pop and look more natural.
Wonderful images, very interesting to see the modern approach to wedding photography. I started shooting weddings in the early eighties with two 500CMs and five rolls of film.
@@kevin_mullins they didn't know any better 😉. I soon switched to industrial and commercial because of the stress of weddings in Basildon, too many fights in the evenings.
@@kevin_mullins I've since been inspired to try out a 18mm (the f2 since I'm not pro or have a pro budget), and I have to say I really like it! Very flexible. Thanks for answering!
Hi Kevin - do you shoot with a silent shutter on the X-T4? I see some 1/200000 speeds? Any updated videos in the pipeline for current "what's in your bag" and your default camera settings as you are not working on the XPRO anymore? Great work and very inspirational!
I'll do an update video soon...... And yes, silent shutter for wide open outdoors and for wedding ceremonies - though I always check for any banding/pulsing lights first.
Very nice! I am also going between the 18 and the 23mm f1.4's, and I was wondering how you kept the distortion so straight and at a minimum on the 18mm? Was it hard to do? The 23mm would have less distortion but not as wide. Thank you!
Great shots, Kevin! Question: Do you use AF-S or AF-C? I usually use AF-S for my Fujis and am wondering if that's good enough when the action gets fast. I am still a bit hesitant to use AF-C with my Fuji bodies but maybe the X-T3/4/X-Pro3 series have improved it over the older bodies where it was a bit iffy.
The image at 9:10 is incredible. So much going on, such good lighting, amazing detail. Superb. 👌
Thank you so much 😀
Nothing to do with your comment about this video, but I just want to say I loved your work with Teletext back in the 90s. It’s an honour to finally be able to share this with you Mr Boozler.
Oh, yes!
yeah so true this image has so much story to tell, just like the picture of "The Death of Socrates".
Love this images too! Also I noticed with this image it shows there's hardly any distortion for such a wide lens! I have the new 33mm but might skip the 23 for this instead!
Reviews like this are MUCH more inspiring than technical rundowns of lens features. Spectacular work. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
Fantastic photos! That baby in the highchair looking over at all the adults at the table is probably my favorite moment in these photos. Such a great capture, and a great example of what the 18mm focal length can accomplish.
So glad you’re back! This is how weddings should be photographed in my opinion. The video reminds me of Robert Capa’s famous saying “If you’re pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.”
The 18 on the left hip and 33 on the right hip would be an epic combination. The 90 on another body in your bag.
Thank you for this Kevin and great that you’re back. 2 surprises for me: (i) you seem to shoot a lot wide open, and (ii) I’m seeing little or no distortion of faces/people even on 18mm - I expected more.
Ooh this is good stuff. The pre-wedding shot with the baby in the high chair is probably my favourite.
On the last shot, I'd never thought about going in to the side of the confetti line. I've pretty much always stayed central and started with a longer lens then switched wider and allowed the couple to process toward me. I like slightly side on look though, it's nice.
So many things to comment on here:
1) your edits…wow. So clean. Full of contrast without giving off an IG filter vibe.
2) Being able to photograph weddings (and families) 100% documentary style would be a dream come true for me. I don’t know how to get there, Kevin, but I want to!
Keep up the good work. We appreciate your work.
It is a rare lens-review that focuses on the images, rather than the lens. Bravo.
Thank you!
Love your work, Kevin. Feels like we approach weddings the same way. I used to photograph weddings 10-12 years ago with the old Nikon 28mm f/1.4D.
When Mirrorless came out, I sold that lens to help buy my way into the Sony a7rII system, and bought the Sony 35mm f/1.4 - felt like it was good enough at the time. I did miss the 28mm focal length though - especially indoors in tighter rooms.
I moved from Sony to the Fuji X-T2 for dual card slots, and I wanted to continue to downsize my gear, and mostly shot with the 23/1.4 and the 56/1.4. Love the image quality, but the old noisy AF of those lenses were a bit annoying. They didn't have the 18/1.4 at the time.
One thing I felt Fuji struggled with, was low-light photography. Even with a large focal point, it seemed to hunt a lot when the lights got really dim. I clung on to one Nikon D750 camera body for this reason - and photographed the dance floor with that camera.
The Nikon came out with the Z6 II, which pretty much put in on par with the Sony a7III. But the low AF availability was damn stellar. Best Low Light camera ability I've ever used.
But...
One of the reasons I moved to the Nikon Z6 II is for the 28mm f/1.4E (with the FTZ adapter). At the time, I moved back to Nikon, neither Sony nor Fuji had a fast 28mm field of view lens. That focal length is a fabulous documentary "street photography" style lens. Getting ready, cocktail hour, dancing - the 28mm focal length is magical to me.
The Nikon 28/1.4 is HUGE and heavy by itself, and when you add the FTZ adapter, it's even more monsterous. ...but I still love it. ...Now?... this Fuji 18/1.4 really has my attention, as it's significantly smaller and lighter than Nikon's beast.
Also saw Viltrox now has a 28mm f/1.8, which is WAY smaller than the old Nikon 28mm f/1.4E
I purposefully buy small kits, so I have zero problem selling my gear, and moving from one brand to another. ...one of the perks of not being brand loyal - "The freedom to explore..."
Thanks for this review. Much to ponder. :)
Pics are absolutely gorgeous, mate! I was looking examples of how colleges work with 18mm and your review it’s amazing! The lens works incredible for groups and it is sharp! Thanks for the review!
Glad it was helpful!
Really loved these images. Let me also say that you are an exceptional photographer. There is so much story in those images that you shot.
28mm (full frame eqv.) is one of my favourite focal lengths and you have nailed these 28mm compositions.
All of these photos are beautiful… But.. Th capture of the Bride and her Father walking down the isle in the church is my favorite… Her emotions …combined with the reaction of the guests and the light…👏👏👏
Just superb! Great professional perspective on the lens, backed up by beautiful images.
Many thanks!
There are some lenses so great that it is worth getting into that system because of them. I think this 18mm is like that. I don't think any other APSC offers such a lens. I have been enjoying it since last month and it is really great and best of the 3 new lenses Fuji releases - 18, 23 and 33.
Coming back to this channel after a long time and Man, Mr. Mullins - I am so impressed by your Colour Work! Breathtaking Shots as always!
Excellent photos. Beautiful perspectives captured with that 18mm focal length.
Thank you!
I love your photos... so beautiful! Those clients must have been thrilled.
Thank you :-)
I'm torn between the the 16 f/1.4 & 23 f/1.4 (which I currently have/use) vs replacing both those lenses with the 18 f/1.4 - It's been ages since I used a 28mm FF equivalent (in my 35mm photojournalism days) having opted for the classic FF equivalents of 24, 35, 85 & 135 lens in my work. I also opted into getting the original 35 f/1.4 as my 5th lens but am now torn as to which way to go with regards to sticking with my current setup vs trading the two wide angles I currently have for the 18 f/1.4 - It would reduce the number of lenses carried but there have been a few times in my documentary and street work where the 16 focal length was absolutely needed due to not being able to move from my current shooting position. The 18mm seems to be the flavor of the moment for Fuji shooters right now and having followed you (and done a remote 1 on 1 consultation) I originally went with the 23 & 56 combo as my go to lenses (I shot the equivalents in Olympus for 7 years) - After watching this video - I'm still unsure whether the 18 is the right move for me. I live in a small enough town where there are no rental houses available to even get the lens in my hand to see if its an option - any thoughts?
Pleased to see you back, and nice to know that your business has resumed. Loved the photo of the bride and father walking down the aisle .... great lighting, terrific image.
Thanks so much!
Jeez man, great shots, and amazing lens. Nice work.
Really inspiring to see some real world photographers using the 18mm lens. I think I'm convinced to go get one myself now. I was on the hunt for a 16mm 1.4 but I'm confident now that the 18mm rocks my boat just a tad more.
Enjoy :-)
The new 18mm is super sharp. It too is becoming one of my favorites!
Your photos are pretty awesome too!
Yes, it's a great lens.
I wait a long time before buying this lens for my X-Pro 2, because my two fav lens were XF 35 MM F/1.4 and....the XF/18 Mm F2. But the 18 mm (or 27 in FF) is really my choice if i have to go somewhere with only one Lens.I was at a point where i was wondering if i go to Sony Alpha 7 IV with the 24 mm F/1.4 G serie, but it cost a lot.. Same case with the Leica Q2. Fantastic machine, but out of my world right now.....And finally, thanks to your video, i took my 18 mm F/1.4 this Tuesday and stay with Fuji.
We can see in your pictures how this lens is good. Super sharp, even at F/1.4, excellent micro-contrasts; nice bokeh. OK, it is bigger than my previous 18 mm F/2 but it worth it.
Now, i'm just wondering if Fuji will launch one day or the other this year a new camera with a new sensor... I crave for an X- Pro 4. But right now, my X Pro 2 is still alive and super well.
Keep doing this fantastic videos where the artistic moods, creativ analyses and human takes over the technical apsect. It is super cool to have a real photographer who talks about his job and its expectations instead of a Geek who will talk about technicalspecs etc....
I know what you mean about primarily focusing on one lens that you love. Few years back when I got the sony a6000, I have the xt3 now, I was picking up the sigma lenses. My first one was the 30mm 1.4. I remember one wedding where I used it like 80% of the time.
Now I'm buying up the viltrox lens set and I really like them. Have the 13, 33, 56. Have a couple more to grab
I hear great things about the Viltrox lenses.
Wlcome back, a great return video. I love your style and b/w photos will always be my favourites, some of your shots were stunning. Looking forward to you (hopefully) once regularly posting.
I enjoyed watching your take on the 18mm lens. It is much more informative when one can see how you have made use of the lens, rather than simply rhyming of tech jargon. I am contemplating this lens as well as the 23mm lens. Being able to see a series of shots taken in a single particular situation really helps me to envision how I would be able to use the lens myself. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful work! It takes me back in time to the all time great film photographers (elk & wht)....especially love the 2 children walking down the aisle next to the pews...and the hugs...I'm glad I found you here on YT.
Great work Kevin. Good to see you again!
Thanks Steven. Hope all is well with you.
Great to see you back Kevin! Thanks for sharing these amazing images and showing what the new lens can do - now I want one for my X-Pro3!
I admire your compositions, esp. where I know that you did not have much time to think. You are a master!
Welcome back, love your TH-cam channel. Your pod cast is good to. Can't wait to see more videos about fuji and black and white image.
Thanks, Tarik.
I will say this only in two sentences fantastic pictures of a professional Photographer.1000% 👌
These are wonderful photographs. I enjoyed your discussions of the images and why you like them, with just enough discussion of why you think this was the right tool for the job.
When I was a wedding photographer back in the '80s I longed to do this kind of work instead of the more posed photos dictated by both the expectations of the customer and the limitations of the technology back then. You epitomize the style I think provides the customer a much better story of their wedding day.
I have a quick question regarding shooting technique. Do you shoot single shot, burst or a combination of the two?
Thanks Doug. In most cases single shot. However, for fast moving sections, such as the confetti, I will use continuous focus.
Very beautiful photos and impressive performance from the Fuji 18mm f/1.4
Many thanks!
Thanks, Kevin. I am really loving this lens. A huge step forward that doesn’t require me to step backward!
Same here!
Glad to see you back on track! Love your work!!
Much appreciated!
Thanks for making your choice. I was wondering about the 23mm f2.
wow these are all outstanding especially the black and white. I was told capture one was best for Fuji Film but you're clearly not struggling. Any thoughts on why folks say for Fuji Film only use capture one for all edits?
Absolutely no idea. LR has always been perfect for me.
Really compliments!!! Amazing photographs! Can I known if you use any Film simulation? Even just a hint on post production...!? Thanks a lot. Roberto
Hi Roberto - for the images in this film, I used the presets (which you can get from f16.click). Thanks
Welcome back and thanks for sharing some inspiring images Love the image at 14:32. I never really enjoyed the 18/2 but definitely going to give this one a try
Thanks 👍
Beautiful, atmospheric images - I am stunned by the quality of this lens - any hints on the b/w presets you're using ?
Thank you. I'm using my own presets: www.f16.click/store
Kevin, I am always amazed a what you capture. Beautiful. I've told you this before. Your pics make me feel like I am there in the middle of it.
That's very kind, Charles. Thank you.
Kevin, thanks for the review. Incredible shots! I think I am going to save up for this lens. I just ordered an XT5 and I’m upgrading my lenses. I got the 33 (lovely) and the new 56 (amazing). I have the X100V and I love the 23 focal length but I think the 18 might be the lens that’s next for me. I mostly shoot portraits full time but I also shoot family sessions and occasional events here and there. I’m loving the FOV I see here!
May I ask, do you use the 18 as much as the 23?
I literally never use the 23 any long. I didn't buy the new version. 18mm and 56 exclusively really.
Hard to choose a favourite photo with that great set, but for me it's the second confetti shot in bw. I think it's one of the best wedding shots I've seen.
Thank you. That's really kind.
Really wonderful images. Epic!
Stunning shots man! Trying out the lens in London this weekend. Dead keen!
Really nice shots! Interesting you were able to shoot at 1.4 in so many shots, thus getting the light in, but not blurring the background or foreground too much. I assume there would be a more pronounced bokeh effect if you were closer to your subject. Thanks for posting your work, it’s inspiring.
It might be because it's a wider lens
Nice video Kevin with some beautiful shots, the 18mm f1.4 is definitely on my shopping list for Christmas.
Thanks Barry. I hope Devon (or is it Cornwall?) is treating you well.
@@kevin_mullins Haha close, it's Somerset, and yes we are loving it down here, best move ever.
Wow, love the images! Makes me glad I bought the lens, now I just need to use it.
Do you have a video on your edits. I love the coloring without it feeling too much like a filter. The picture of them in the kitchen is perfect
Take a look at the channel for some editing videos - a lot of the films have some editing content. Or head to f16.click for a whole load more of my stuff.
Beautiful Kev, just wonderful.
Thank you x
I was holding out for some reason... but after watching this my 23 and 16 are now going up for sale as I just ordered this. Fantastic images as always.
Great to see you back on TH-cam Kevin! It's such a beautiful lens, I simply had to get one. So far it's only really seen the Green Man Festival here in Wales, and a few gigs, but I'm really looking forward to working a wedding with it. The 18mm f/2 will always be my street lens, but having this low-light wonder makes for a holy trinity for me - the 18mm f/1.4, the 35mm f/1.4 and the 56mm f/1.2 sitting on my X-Pro3. I honestly don't need anything else. Well, maybe the X100V.
Thanks Peter!! Everybody needs an X100 in their lives :-)
@@kevin_mullins I usually walk out (errands, any thing) with my XP2 and the 35mm f1.4, but I can't make myself sell the late 2014 X100T because, vibe, whatever: it's a wonderful long-term friend. Battered a bit, but happy to be out on my shoulder on any given day. In film days I carried a Leica M2 and 35mm f2 (for 25 straight years) the same way.
Loved the video. Retired pro - high respect for your work which I've followed these past eight, ten years or so.
Thanks Jonathan. Totally agree. I still have my original Finepix x100 which I sometimes still use. Such a great range of cameras.
Kevin, just came upon your video today. Great photos by the way. A quick question, have you used the XF 16mm F1.4 before? If yes, how does this compare? Looking for a low light event lens. The closest one I have right now is the XF23 F2.0, but it is still not quite wide enough. Not a professional photographer, but occasionally have family events that I am trying to document. Thanks in advance.
I did have the 16mm briefly. It's a great lens but was too wide for my liking.
Hey that was a really interesting video to watch with your walk through narrative. Much more interesting than just the tech specs. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your work. I mainly shoot wildlife and landscape. Love your style of documenting weddings, when I attend a wedding I apply your style and everyone loves it!
Thank you :-)
Lovely video. Thank you! Did you consider 16mm 1.4 or is it too wide?
I did have the 16mm but sold it. Just a bit too wide for me.
I got the X-70 because of you. Best decision I ever made for my photography. The FoV was so challenging originally I had no choice but to become more aware of composition.
Fantastic as always…. I’ve now traded in some zoom lenses and bought this. You’ve been a HUGE inspiration to me. I especially love the double hug shot. Have you used your 2021 presets? Do I need to save up again 😂
Good to have you back… lovely photos
Thank you kindly
Good to see you back! Awesome content as always. Compliments.
Thank you so much 😊
WOW! 4:39 image is so beautiful! You have superb photography.
Thank you so much 😀
Hello Kevin,
What’s up now several months after the video, do you still use mainly 18 + 56? That’s my set up actually (sometimes 18 + 33 if 56 is too long depending on the context). I really love it, sometimes I miss the 23 a little but because I used to shot exclusively on X100T during years. And the 23 have something sometimes more « pure » due to the fact the frame is filled more easier, as a 35mm equivalent. But 18 + 23mm would not make a lot of sense, I love it for all the reasons you mentioned here :)
Yep, still using 18+56 for pretty much everything :-)
At the ripe old age of 49 I shot my first solo wedding using a couple of old xt1s last week.
My inspiration for taking the plunge is admiring Kevin's work over the years and an accomplished, Birmingham based weddings photographer- Dave Causson.
Just ordered an 18mm after watching this 😀
:-)
Hello Kevin. I saw Fujifilm PV of 45mmF2.8, that is very beautiful and wonderful. And now I am watching your channel, this is very interesting to learn photograph, these are splendidly work.
I would like to seek you some questions, I always use lens hood, and I don't use protection filter.
But on the Fujifilm PV, you didn't use lens hood, do not you prefer to use that?
This video really cemented my decision on my next lens, thank you. Great work.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the video 😍 Did you try/consider the 16mm lense? Thank you.
I did have the 16mm but sold it. Just a bit too wide for me.
Its great to see you again :) Amazing photos and colours :)
Thanks so much! 😊
Absolutely amazing images you captured!!
Thanks, Kyle!
Beautiful photos, I was somewhat undecided whether I should get the latest fujinon 18 or the 23mm but your pictures pretty much sold me on why the former is a much better choice for telling stories and street photography too.
Glad it was helpful!
Your pics are incredible 👍🏼
Thank you so much!
This is so much useful ..!! And man love those shots ..!! So dramatic but still conveying message in every shot ..!!
Would you mind if I ask you the camera you used for it with the 18mm lens ?? Mainly wanna know in terms of full frame range would it be an approx 23mm ??
Thank you 🙂
Great photos with your new favourite 18mm lens!!! Will it replace the 23mm focal length
Thanks. For now......yes!
everytime i listen to you "natural light" i think about spanish churchs, so dark, without natural lights......great job as always, greetings from spain
Thank you :-)
Magical shoot
Very nice shots! Do you use a Filmsimulation or a Lightroom preset?
Thank you for this video and sharing your thoughts concerning this lens. 23 and 56 have also been my standard for weddings but with the the new 18 I‘ve changed my mind. Are you still using the 56 on the 2nd body or do you prefer another prime now? For my opinion there‘s a gap in the lens line up at present. A new fast 50mm would be nice, the 50mm/1.0 is not the right gear in the field, isn‘t it?
Kevin, I LOVE the image you got here, for this video. What did you shoot this on (camera+lens)? Any additional info on the color graing/post production? I'm liking the shallow dof and your skin tones. Cheers!
Hi Alexander - I shot the talking head part of the film on X-T4 in Classic Chrome with the 23mm F2 lens.
Welcome back! Stunning images as always. You're making me covet that lens!
Thank you, Paula. It really is a phenomenal lens.
as usual, best wedding pictures!
9:30 that baby in the corner is the icing on the cake, awesome shoot 👏🏼
Thank you so much.
Hi Kevin, good to see you back. Always love to see your black and whites, sharp, dark and very contrasty, your style, not mine in particular but I do like the way you manage it to perfection.
Allow me to share a test I did recently that you might find interesting. I edited 2 color shots of a female model, one laying on a couch and one portrait, clothes on, no sexy stuff, normal for all ages shots. I changed them to black and white with some editing, and one to black and white with a tiny bit of a platinum look (not the vintage yellow) . Send the 3 shots, (Color, pure B/W and B/W plat.) to people (Male, Female, 25-75 years, no photographers) Guess what, 90% chose the monochrome over the color but surprisingly from that 90% more that 3/4 chose the platinum over the pure B/W.
So there is still hope and love for B/W or Monochrome Photography
Thanks for sharing
Thank you. And that's an interesting experiment for sure. I think a lot more people like monochrome images but the Insta generation tend to not see too much of it.
Great review Kevin.
Thank you.
Good to see you back.What was the colour simulation you used, love that look.
Thanks Steven. It's actually one of my own presets.
Welcome back. Great to see you again. I have boring JPEG question to ask. How do you resize your JPEGs? I guess you give your clients full size images and a social size or am I mistaken? Thanks.
Beautiful images and I love that the distortion on the edges is minimal, very clear.
Thank you! Cheers!
Outstanding images Kevin. Lovely hearing the passion for photography coming through.
Thank you so much Pascal.
Nice photos. A question, these photos are as they were taken (like the boys at minute 4:39) or do they have some subsequent retouching.
Thanks. They are edited with my own presets: www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk/lightroom-presets-kevin-mullins
I have spent months “looking the other way” to avoid the 18 1.4… thanks Kevin for reigniting my GAS 🤣 Another British photographer that swears by a 28mm for spontaneity, character and depth is Greg Williams, albeit in a Leica Q2 so the DOF falls off a little quicker.
I think the 18 & 33 f1.4’s should have a bigger brother… a 50… that, for me would be a great trio…
Good to see you back on TH-cam Kevin 👍🏻
Sorry for making you turn your head, Mike :-)
Really nice focal length had the Q2 really smart camera thought the 35mm focal length would be better, it’s not for me miss that Q2 was mega.
Use the 28mm f2 on Sony a7111 that is also a cool small simple lens, anyway nice one mega photos go steady.
Fuji best lens. Just breathtaking. It made me sell my 16mm 1.4. The sharpness, contrast, slightly higher compression, low distortion, color, and lower CA really push this lens ahead for me. Especially when shooting people the extra compression and less distortion really helps the subject pop and look more natural.
Agreed. It's amazing.
Beautiful shots!
Thanks a lot!
Wonderful images, very interesting to see the modern approach to wedding photography. I started shooting weddings in the early eighties with two 500CMs and five rolls of film.
Thank you. Even though technology has changed, it's still the eye that counts. I'm sure your clients at the beginning also loved your photos Mark.
@@kevin_mullins they didn't know any better 😉. I soon switched to industrial and commercial because of the stress of weddings in Basildon, too many fights in the evenings.
Lol 🤣
Welcome back Kevin, you've sold it to me!
Now that the new 23mm is out, did you stick with this?
Also, thanks for sharing beautiful images and technique thoughts!
No. I didn't buy the new 23mm. Sticking with the 18.
@@kevin_mullins I've since been inspired to try out a 18mm (the f2 since I'm not pro or have a pro budget), and I have to say I really like it! Very flexible.
Thanks for answering!
Great to see you again! Thanks for sharing. That’s one of the few Fuji lenses I don’t own (you temptress you! 😉)
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Hi Kevin - do you shoot with a silent shutter on the X-T4? I see some 1/200000 speeds? Any updated videos in the pipeline for current "what's in your bag" and your default camera settings as you are not working on the XPRO anymore? Great work and very inspirational!
I'll do an update video soon......
And yes, silent shutter for wide open outdoors and for wedding ceremonies - though I always check for any banding/pulsing lights first.
Very nice! I am also going between the 18 and the 23mm f1.4's, and I was wondering how you kept the distortion so straight and at a minimum on the 18mm? Was it hard to do? The 23mm would have less distortion but not as wide. Thank you!
Great shots, Kevin! Question: Do you use AF-S or AF-C? I usually use AF-S for my Fujis and am wondering if that's good enough when the action gets fast. I am still a bit hesitant to use AF-C with my Fuji bodies but maybe the X-T3/4/X-Pro3 series have improved it over the older bodies where it was a bit iffy.
Hi there. I use AF-C for the fast moving parts of the day. The Recessional, the confetti run etc. No problem at all on the X-Trans 3 or 4 sensors.
Great shots. I love the image at 9:20 - looks like a Norman Rockwell painting!