Best Fujifilm Lens for Street Photography

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Hello and welcome to my most controversial video ever! In addition to sharing my thoughts on the best lens for street photography, there will be a slideshow of photos from a recent day of street photography with this very lens after that discussion. See timecode in description if you’d like to avoid the controversy ;)
Before I begin - what do YOU think is the best street photography lens? Leave a comment…
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00:00 Intro
01:38 Why zoom lens for street photography?
05:23 Why I like the Fujinon XF 16-80mm for street photography
07:38 Primes versus Zooms for street photography
10:17 Conclusion
11:05 Street Photography Photos

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6 авг 2024

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@petepetersen 3 месяца назад

The old dogma "only short prime lenses make you a real street photographer" never dies. You can choose whatever works best for you to tell your story. That being said it's important to be aware of how the look and feel of a photo changes depending on which focal length one chooses. My favorite focal length for street photography is 28mm FF equivalent (XF18mm f2), but since I use Fujifilm GFX cameras for most of my work the GF 35-70mm (28-55mm FF) gets used a lot. I hope Fujifilm will release a GF 35mm f3.5 pancake like the GF 50mm. That would be a nice combo on the GFX 50R. Thanks for your great example images! I will explore the city hall campus next time. It seems like there are a lot of nice photo opportunities there.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello! Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences. I am really glad there are so many ways to approach street photography, or any type of photography. I am also glad there are so many great lens options available to show different viewpoints of the world around us by the way different focal lengths convert our real world into a two-dimensional image. All part of the fun and magic to explore! Best wishes on your photography adventures!

@Enrique-the-photographer 3 месяца назад

Interesting and “controversial” topic. My favorite lens for street photography is the XF33 f/1.4, but as you mentioned, a prime lens could be (and is) limiting, so for me the next best thing in Fuji world is the XF16-80, it's very well made and its flexibility doesn’t sacrifice focusing speed or image quality. The zoom with your feet philosophy doesn't always work, many times while walking around with the XF33 (or the XF23 f/2) and I’m done zooming in or out with my feet the subject has moved or disappeared. Excellent collection of images, I really enjoyed the “slideshow”. Be well and stay safe.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi Enrique! The more I use the 16-80mm, the more I enjoy it. I've even used it for some product photography on a secret project (video on May 16) and really like the images. I have found, though, that I have some lens creep when pointing straight down (overhead product photos) when not at 80 or 16mm. Not the end of the world, and may be due to I am a bit rough with gear. Cheers!

@Enrique-the-photographer 3 месяца назад

@@MSladekPhoto A secret project on May 16, I’m not telling anyone, it’ll be a secret between you and me🤣

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

@@Enrique-the-photographer I knew I could count on you! 😎

@makmak69L7 3 месяца назад

The 33mm F1.4 is my choice as well.😊

@TungstenOvergaard 3 месяца назад

16-80 is a superb lens, fantastic in my case for travel. For street I still prefer primes and 28mm (18). I like to move and get closer because that gives me a sense of risk, action, close encounter hunting… adrenaline shot. Long focal lenses and zooms tend to be bigger, and that’s weight for long shooting days, and even from the distance you are much more noticed. Interesting discussion! Great video!

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Many thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I like that there's so many ways to approach street photography, and truly, none is "Best." Here's to many great photo adventures ahead!

@ofthenearfuture 3 месяца назад

I primarily shoot landscape photography, and really enjoy the 16-80 for that. I do love to travel through so that's usually when I shoot street, and I have found the 16-80 and 27 are a perfect combo for that, especially since I'm usually at f5.6 anyways so both lenses are more than sharp enough.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences with the 16-80. The 27mm is on my current wish list. Best wishes!

@dwrisdon2487 3 месяца назад

Michael, you nailed it. Find what works for you and stay with it until you venture down a different path. I remember not long ago, you were packing three lenses for a Bellevue shoot. Now you've hit your stride with the lense of choice. Bravo!!! Bill

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Bill! I usually still carry the 10-24mm and 70-300mm, as "just in case" lenses. The vast majority of street photos lately have been with the 16-80mm and I find it's a great do-(almost)-everything lens. Cheers!

@daryljohnson9010 3 месяца назад

That’s my favorite street photography lens too! It’s sharp enough, has beautiful transitions between in and out of focus areas, buttercreme bokeh, is light enough for an all-day trek on a ratted out X-T2. My particular copy has a loose lens hood and sharpness starts to fall off enough I rarely use it at 70mm or longer, but it’s not enough for me to leave it at home or sell it off. That one can go from 16 to 80mm or anywhere in between in a quick flick is a huge advantage on the streets.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi Daryl! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. It's so nice to have so many lens options to work with to find the one that fits our style and preferences. Best wishes on your photography adventures!

@GregoryLopez1 3 месяца назад

I'm a newbie photographer and have done a bit of street/cityscape with my one and only lens: the Tamron 18-300. Such a big lens isn't ideal, but still pretty doable as I learn what focal lengths I prefer. So far I'm surprisingly gravitating around the 35-50mm and 90-100 range (APS-C, not 35mm equivalent). Very few of my non-travel shots are below 35. I need more data, but if the pattern continues I may go for the Fuji 35mm or 50mm f2 and Samyang 75mm f1.8 (the Fuji 90mm f2 is a better focal length for me but may be too expensive unless I can find it cheap used). I've nothing against zooms, but the Fuji 50-140 is way too heavy and expensive for my needs, and is the only zoom I'm aware of that covers the focal lengths I seem to use most!

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. That's cool you've paid attention to where you tend to "see" in your use of focal lengths. That's usually very valuable insight for next lens decision. The 50-140 is a lens I've never used for street photography as it gets noticed so much, even though I love that focal length range and the image quality. The 90mm f/2 is an amazing lens for street photography, and if you find one used, I highly recommend it. I just checked, and the camera store I work at, has a used one for $549. If you live in the U.S., here's the link - kenmorecamera.com/used-fujifilm-xf-90mm-f2-r-lm-wr-763168/ Cheers!

@TimStahmer 3 месяца назад

The 16-80 is also my favorite lens for most days on the street. The autofocus is great and when combined with the 40mp sensor and great IBIS on my XT5, my hit rate is excellent. I will usually toss my 27mm 2.8 (TTArtisan) pancake lens in the bag since that works well in more crowded situations or low light.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi Tim! Many thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I like the idea of including a small prime for those specific situations. How do you like the experience of using the TTArtisan 27mm, and is that one autofocus? Cheers!

@TimStahmer 3 месяца назад

@@MSladekPhoto It is autofocus. I wanted to get the Fuji version of this lens but it was (and is) sold out everywhere, so I picked up a good used copy of the TTArtisan lens and have been very happy with it so far.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

@@TimStahmer Thanks! Might check it out….

@ofthenearfuture 3 месяца назад

@@MSladekPhoto I also picked up this AF lens when it released and have really loved it. I did a comparison with my friends Fuji 27 mk1, and the Fuji is a bit sharper at 2.8 with better contrast, and much less vignette and flare. But after f4 they are basically indistinguishable, and the TTA has better AF. The TTA definitely also has more 'character' wide open than the Fuji, especially with a very swirly cats eye bokeh, and while that will be a downside for a lot of people I personally like it. But I couldn't even find a new Fuji 27 in stock at the time, and the used prices were also insane, so this lens offers a ton of value for like 1/4 of the price and I'm really happy with it.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

@@ofthenearfuture Thanks for this additional info. Very interesting!

@raulmunoz2031 3 месяца назад

I will never understand why the Fuji groups hate the 16-80mm. Only because its maximum aperture is F4. The Sweet spot of this lens is incredible, it is my go to with my Viltrox 27 f 1.2 (when the night arrives).

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

That’s a great question! I wonder if there’s an element about it not being small and light with a fast aperture that some have a bias against, no matter how good a lens it is? Who knows! I’m sure happy with it, and glad we can choose the way to create photos that we enjoy the most. Cheers!

@user-pq3oq2nq2h 3 месяца назад

thank you you made my mind up for me to try out a zoom I subbed you cheers.......

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello! Welcome to the zoom photographers family. We're glad you've joined and hope you have lots of amazing times creating photos. Many thanks for watching, sharinng your comment and subscribing!

@tejraju 3 месяца назад

The orange jacket /chairs shots, woman on the phone, flower along the wall and 14:13 shots are phenomenal! Technique related comment - on my monitor, examples at 3:14 5:00 6:42 7:03 12:08 12:41 13:04 13:19 13:13 14:21 14:24... the subjects seem lost in the bright highlights from overall cloudy lighting bouncing off of concrete roads, metal poles, glass/windows and white billboards/posters in the background. On my Sony rx100 vi, I pair the AF point to the spot metering while shooting such challenging situations. It gives me more contrast and deeper colors, helps subject separation. I do use the exp comp dial, open aperture and pick up shadows in post though. I also use a magnetic polarizing filter when applicable. I find that I get more keepers this way.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi! Many thanks for watching and sharing this detailed feedback. The choices made in exposing and editing photos for color, exposure, etc... are so personal and also more than a little dependent on the quality of editing and viewing displays. I've reviewed the photos you mention, and the highlights in those photos don't appear overly bright on my MacBook Pro or Mac Studio screens. But, your mileage, and preferences, may vary ;) Thanks for the suggestions!

@user-ln6cx1ok7i Месяц назад

Nice review) Which one zoom lens for photo/video: xf16-80 f4 or xf18-120 f4 ?

@MSladekPhoto Месяц назад

Hi! Many thanks for watching and sharing your comment. I have NOT used the XF 18-120 f4, so I do not have any opinion on it. Sorry!

@alanglover590 3 месяца назад

Hi, I have just replaced my old Nikon D5600 and the set of primes with the Xh2 paired with the Tamron 17-70 F2.8. So I agree with just about everything you said!

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello and welcome to the Fujifilm family! I’ve heard lots of good things about the Tamron 17-70 and hope you have many great photo adventures together. Cheers!

@oregonduc 2 месяца назад

I use the 16-55mm f2.8 lens mainly. Since it’s a several prime f2.8 lens in one. 16-80mm f4 I like to use with video since it’s also OIS.

@MSladekPhoto 2 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. The 16-55 f2.8 is such an amazing lens! So glad you're enjoying it. Cheers!

@specialagentutah2383 3 месяца назад

Couldn’t agree more. It’s sad that using a zoom for street photography is overlooked. Especially among content creators. This is a terrific option for the reasons you give. Plus, it’s weather sealed, optically stabilized for older X series bodies, and it’s great value for money! Great video.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello and thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I've always been slightly out of the main stream in many choices, and sometimes will even go against the trends just to go agains the trends. With zoom lenses it was partially practical (value and versatility) that I am now most comfortable and confident using in my street photography. I also remember that there's lots more than one way to be creative. Cheers!

@locker1964 3 месяца назад

I prefer the Tamron 2.8 / 17-70. The bandwidth is almost ideal, it is larger and heavier than the XF 16-80 but you have to make a compromise for the 2.8 aperture. Nice Video !

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Many thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I already had the 16-80 when the Tamron 17-70 came out, so would have been a much more difficult decision at that point. Glad you’re enjoying the 17-70!

@mariahegdal5384 3 месяца назад

I agree with you. A zoom is more useful then a prime. Even so I was wondering if you tried Sigmas 16mm 1,4 for street or architecture?On my x-s10 it will be a 24mm and I like that for architecture. If you have the chance I would love if you made a video with you thoughts about it. Take care!

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi! I have not tried the Sigma 16mm f1.4. I do have the Viltrox 13mm f1.4, and made a video about street photography with that a while ago -ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oHm1CG_u68w.html. I probably won't have any access to the Sigma (purchase, rent, borrow) any time soon, and I have too many lenses already, according to my back and everyone I know ;)

@mariahegdal5384 3 месяца назад

@MSladekPhoto thanks for your answer. I will take a look at that video to night. Thanks again 🙂

@jimpap13 2 месяца назад

After shooting with zoom lenes for many years I recently switched to the Fuji system and have been using only the 18mmf2 and 35mmf1.4 and so far for compositon i’m loving the 18mm I have found that using zooms over the years just makes you a lazy photographer whilst a prime lens makes you work and think outside the square forcing you to be a more creative photographer under any conditions as a result my images have improved.

@MSladekPhoto 2 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts and experiences. I’m so glad you’ve found lenses that work well for your photography. I think it’s nice to have so many options to find the one(s) that work best for our individual personalities and preferences. Best wishes on all your photos ahead!

@jimpap13 2 месяца назад

@@MSladekPhoto yes its all personal preference and the end of the day, there’s no right or wrong so long as we’re out there shooting thats what counts.

@tejraju 3 месяца назад

I live in Vancouver which is very similar environment and the subjects I like to shoot are very similar to the ones in your video. I'm torn between the 17-70 2.8 and this lens. If you had to choose one lens between the two (paired with 70-300 + 1.4x TC)...which one would you pick?

@dwrisdon2487 3 месяца назад

Try each of them out. Like I mentioned in my comment to Michael, find what works best for you. Bill

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello! I have not personally used the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8, so the only thing I can speak to is that it's quite a bit larger than the Fujifilm 16-80mm. I know I said size and weight was not top concern for me in choosing lens, but I have found that physically longer lenses tend to get more attention. I hope that helps a bit! Glad to answer any other questions!

@lenseesnapper 3 месяца назад

Well argued video and nice slide-show. I own the 16-80mm which I think is great for travel photography. Though I’ve used it for street I’m afraid I still prefer a small prime - in my case the 35mm f1.4. Aside from the size/weight issue, I find the prime lens forces me to look for the best composition I can achieve within the limitation of the lens and the speed of my feet. Paradoxically perhaps, I find that having to choose which focal length to use for the ‘best’ composition actually slows me down and/or can lead me to make the wrong choices. But, as others have commented, whatever works for you…….

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I am so glad there’s lens options and choices to fit different personalities and preferences in photography. I agree about primes helping to slow down and potentially be creative in a different way. Again - love the options. Best wishes in your photography adventures!

@lenseesnapper 3 месяца назад

@@MSladekPhoto 👍

@kevinv.m.94 3 месяца назад

I used point and shoot cameras in the last decade as my main camera to document moments (I'm not a pro). Now, I'm just beginning to use cameras with interchangeable lenses, an old Sony NEX-5. I definitely miss the easy composition using the zoom of point and shoot. But I also own an old Canon SX40 (bridge camera), I like it since it has a better resolution than my previous point and shoot (but not against the NEX-5), and longer reach, and can be operated with just one hand. I'm thinking that Sony RX10 will fit my style and values. It is also a bridge camera. I'll look forward to have one, soon.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi! Many thanks for watching and sharing your comment and experiences in street photography. It seems like you have a good idea of what's important for you for features and functions when creating photos, and I hope you find a camera that brings all those things together. Best wishes!

@saltireblue3938 3 месяца назад

My go-to lens for street photography is the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8, so we share similar thoughts on the versatility of a zoom. This particular lens is so small and discreet, and f/2.8 through the range which are the two main reasons for choosing it to go with my X-H2.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your comment. I REALLY like the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - it's so fun and easy to use. It's usually on my wife's camera, but may need to "borrow" it soon... Best wishes!

@LisaOsta 3 месяца назад

I’ve been doing and studying street photography on and off for 50 years. To me the perfect street photography lens in a 35mm full frame or equivalent. Sometimes 24, 28, 40 or 50mm also works. I consider Gary Winogrand to have been the quintessential street photographer and he used a Leica M with either a 28mm or 35mm throughout his career. To me having a small unobtrusive lens is important another thing I appreciate is a tilt screen vs. a swing out screen for the same reason. But in reality whatever works for you.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi Lisa! Just like there's no one way to cook spaghetti (or is there???), there's no one way to approach street photography. I am so glad you've found a way of creating street photos that works for you. If there's one thing I'd change about the X-H2S is to remove the swing out screen and replace with tilt screen of X-T5. I thought I'd like it, but not so much after almost 2 years... Cheers!

@Tech_Stuff_and_Other_Stuff 3 месяца назад

Loved this lens when I had it but sadly had to sell it, I got the 17-70 f2.8 now but it's kinda big compared to the 16-80 F4.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. How does the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 compare to the Fujifilm16-80mm in your opinion? Thanks!

@Tech_Stuff_and_Other_Stuff 3 месяца назад

@@MSladekPhoto Sharpness is a bit better but nothing major, it's longer but it does not extend as much as the 16-80 though both of them fully extended might be about the same size though... The 16-80 is definitely the classier in it's looks and the aperture ring seal the deal. I definitely feel self conscious when I got the 17-70 on my camera as it attracts a lot of attention.

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

@@Tech_Stuff_and_Other_Stuff Interesting! Thanks for the update. The larger size and lack of aperture ring were major downsides in my consideration, too.

@kuroexmachina 3 месяца назад

my best travel photo comes from this lens. ppl often fixate too much on bright apertures and sharpness. this lens is sharp enough. the only real downside is the weight

@MSladekPhoto 3 месяца назад

Hello! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. I agree about the value and versatility of the 16-80mm. It’s heavier than a single prime, but lighter than the 3 or 4 you’d have to carry to cover the same focal lengths 😉 Cheers!