Relaxing POV Wildlife // Fujifilm X-H2S + XF 150-600mm First Impressions 

Thank you for the kind words!

Thank you very much!

Glad you enjoyed it.

I’ve been surprised by the performance of the XH2S compared to an R5. I do wish there was the ability to assign a button to spot focus AF (at least I don’t see the option).

Glad you enjoyed it

Internal zoom and a 82mm front filter thread. Which, when thinking about it later, is also a big plus for me concerning video with this lens. RF 200-800 is 95mm front thread which means new variable ND and more cost. There are some other benefits of the internal zoom I didn’t talk about in regards to perhaps using a water housing from outex…🥸

@@jessejayphotography yeah 95mm is biggg

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

I’m going back and forth between 150-600 or the RF 200-800 for my R5. I just had so much fun with the 150-600. Other issue is the 200-800 is almost non-existent anywhere to buy.

@@jessejayphotography yeah I went with the 500mm f4 is mark 1 and the R7 I’m excited

@@Strongfingers88 going big!

We are actually in the same boat. I rented the lens featured in the video to test it out and I'm still currently waiting for a backorder. Hopefully soon 🙏🏼

Canon is taking their sweet time announcing new cameras and lenses. I would love to try out a RF 200-800 but I can’t even rent one until August of this year. I have a trip planned this summer and will need a long lens. After using the 150-600 on my XH2S it performed well enough for me and it is currently my top choice. It’s also on sale for a great price!

Thanks! This lens just had a protective filter on the front. Didn’t seem to affect image quality at all. I use Chiaro Pro 99-UVBTS UV filters on other lenses and they are excellent.

@@jessejayphotography thanks for the info!

Thank you. App is Merlin Bird ID

Welcome aboard! I’ve noticed this too. YT seems to be pushing smaller channels and deprioritizing channels with large-ish subscriber counts.

@landscapesandmotion I am liking it, I want to find channels that still have a passion and not just seeing dollar signs.

Thanks for the kind words. I’m just a small channel and stoked to get the amount I get at the moment!

Single point AF-C with AF-C Custom Setting #2 for birds and #1 for animals. The X-H2S has generally better AF-C success than the XT3 most of the time so it won't be 1-to-1.

Merlin Bird ID

Yep, Merlin Bird ID

The answer I'm looking for

Technically, diffraction is already degrading the image at f/8 on this lens when used with a 40MP APSC sensor. Does it make it useless on a X-T5? No, but it does exist on the test shot charts. Also, the X-H2S has the best autofocus and fastest rolling shutter of any fuji camera as of summer of 2024 so that is why I would recommend the X-H2S for a lens like this when shooting wildlife or motorsports.

Thank you very much for your reply and for sharing your experience and technical knowledge! I am considering to get one of these lenses for my T5 as well even thou I am by far not as skilled as you are. It is fascinating me how close you can get with this lens within an affordable budget. Loved your video and I am wishing you all the best for your Chanel!

I was running firmware 6.00 when I shot this video.

I'm in northeastern U.S. If you ever get attacked by an irate goose you will know why they are called cobra chickens.

Merlin Bird ID from Cornell University. They have bird packs for much of the world.

Hello, the app is Merlin Bird ID.

is that merlin bird ID

Yes, Merlin Bird ID from Cornell University. It’s an excellent app.

@@jessejayphotography yeah that's a life savior