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The Lost Fujifilm 18mm f2 lens review.

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The Fujifilm 18mm is a lens by the Fujifilm camera company that attaches to cameras such as the Fujifilm XT4, XT3, XT2, and many more. It is considered by many a "pancake" lens with the full frame equivalent of 27mm. And…I tried it.
Back in March.
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@danielmeehan5787 2 года назад

I gave this video a thumbs up. Not necessarily for the technical info presented (although it was great), but because I was left feeling mellow, and peaceful. Omar, you are not only a great photographer and teacher, but a wonderful storyteller.

@KeithMasonPhotography 3 года назад

One camera, one lens. It's a great option. As a guitar player, a guitar wants to be played in a certain way, and so when you pick one up, you play it the way it wants to be played, and the same is the true of a single camera, and single prime forces you you to shoot in a way that that combo wants to be shot. Cheers for another great little video.

@mattg8888 3 года назад

...I love Classic Chrome...

@paulasimson4939 3 года назад

This was great Omar. I'm glad we got to see this now, rather than "then". We have a different perspective on last March and it's interesting to see it through todays events. I really like your idea of using a single focal length and preset or LUT to give a consistent look to a series of photos. I'm definitely going to try that out. Love your channel and content, stay safe.

@sigridlee3743 3 года назад

Your choice of music was perfect for recreating the mood. I very much enjoyed your slide show.

@rachelcheung2247 3 года назад

Just got a XT20 after watching your videos. Your videos are so easy to understand and enjoyable. It's like studying from watching tv shows.

@malcolmtice175 3 года назад

Fantastic video Omar - very atmospheric with a great choice of music. Love the focal length and works really well on my X-E2 along with the 27mm. Took the 27mm on our recent trip to Portugal as "one camera - one lens". Very enjoyable removing the choices. Really look forward to your posts. Thank you.

@jessedt9837 3 года назад

I picked up the 18 f2 this summer and love it. I use on my xPro 1 and XT3. I agree with you that your work will follow with the lens. It really makes you think.BTW awesome pictures Omar.

@DanielLoveReel 3 года назад

This was great, thanks. Classic chrome is how I always feel.

@kathealy60 3 года назад

Nicely done; choice of music during your Classic Chrome Pandemic blog was on point.

@johngoodwin34 2 года назад

Well put together video Omar. Sound is perfect for it too.

@MoeMorales 3 года назад

Beautiful video my friend. Love the tone. Love the photos you captured during your reel. ❤️

@ignorance_is_strenght 3 года назад

„Velvia-Days“ will be the title of my playlist for my next summer-photo-vacation. „Mask-less“ hopefully the other one...

@mixeddrinks8100 3 года назад

Velvia just works so damn good when it comes to popping color. Like shooting skittles.

@pandoraefretum 3 года назад

You created some real art with this clip... bravo

@colinharvey1049 3 года назад

Really like the 18mm F2. First and cheapest lens I bought for the x system.

@barrymayes6712 3 года назад

So refreshing to have a positive review of the Fuji 28mm f2 lens. Most other reviewers rubbish it (sharpness?) or just ignore it. I’m a wedding photographer and love the 28 cos it’s light weight and lets in a lot of light. It’s sharp enough for me. Love the reflective pics of Covid community back in March.

@marcmillman1 3 года назад

been using this lens for years. I keep it on my xpro2 almost all the time for walking around.i love it for its size and weight. and i appreciate that even as a "wide" prime, I can always get a nice crop from it if i really need to "zoom in" later

@briangilmour5669 3 года назад

Thanks Omar, some great images. You and the family stay safe.

@grafixnetz 2 месяца назад

Hi Omar! I've seen a *lot* of your videos over the years, but this is a jewel! Thank you.👌♦💠

@apertureangels7928 3 года назад

"Your work will follow your focal length" Omar Gonzalez. It's time for breakfast and I'd like to say "Eggs-zactly" :-) Ok. I'll go now. Peace.

@PhiggysDOTcom 3 года назад

I still love the images you can get from the 18mm f2.0 it came with the 27mm f2.8 along with my first Fuji X pro 1 purchase and all these years on I still own it. Firmware updates to the 18mm have certainly improved the lens and like you state the mfd is excellent even wide open at f2.0. Im Hoping 2021 will be a better one for you your family and the rest of the human race !

@ArsenijeRadenovic 3 года назад

Oh man these images are incredibly touching. I remember march, we didn't know what was going on. Our government laughed at the virus and gave people all the wrong information. Heck we even had elections in march. I remember the flowers blooming and a awful feeling in my stomach and in the air. I was strolling on the river side with my girlfriend. We were both sacred but didn't want to admit that. Somehow I repressed all those emotions and they just came up when I saw your images. As for 18mm it is perfect for representing these kind of emotions. Images remind me of reuters and other pro photo houses when they report on war and other disasters. I am glad that you and your family are good Omar. God bless you all!

@ozuidema 3 года назад

Wonderful how the music enhanced these melancholy pictures. Hat’s off as always, Omar. Fuji really should release a mark II version of this lens: quick & silent as the Fujicrons.

@nparker1894 3 года назад

I loved this video. The classic chrome photos were great and I loved the music!

@Kaddy2727 3 года назад

Classic Chrome with Classic Neg are ones of the best fuji films ever made

@sonholee5769 3 года назад

When I first bought the 18mm I had so much trouble with how wide. Now I love it. So versatile. Ends up being around 27mm full frame? Stand back and tell story. Embrace the distortion. Get closer (well not now) and fill the frame. Love it.

@photographer7 3 года назад

Just a quick note of appreciation for your videos. Always well done. And glad to see you found a place for Classic Chrome. It definitely has a mood or feel that sets it apart.

@AkosiLentengGala 2 года назад

I love how you tell stories about the beginning of the pandemic with the 18mil lens ,I love your work man!🤗😊

@jimmason8502 3 года назад

Great review. That picture of the sushi dispels the myth that the 18mmf2 isn't sharp corner-to-corner. Now I want this lens!

@mikethompson2031 3 года назад

Love the 18mm! I normally have the 35mm f1.4 glued to my xt3 but when I need wider the 18mm comes out. It even replaced my 16mm f1.4 just because of size and find myself wanting to use it more. I also love classic chrome look haha each to their own.

@simonwoodpecker 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! The beautiful photos & great music choice perfectly captured that haunted time we all experienced.

@MrRoRoWe 3 года назад

Thank you for the video, it totally hit home with me. My March and early April pictures look totally different from my usual pics, like they're from a strange parallel world. I felt so weird and how I shot and edited the pictures show that.

@UweKempf 3 года назад

Great video. I love the atmosphere of those photos 😊

@abadjoseph 2 года назад

Would love an updated pancake battle, Omar! Thanks for your content! Happy New Year!

@PH1N0 3 года назад

This is intense! Great photographs!

@jacopovalentino 2 года назад

Classic-chrome days! That is a genius definition. Thanks Omar!

@BenjaminKanarek 3 года назад

Some really gorgeous images Omar!

@rpigeon8 3 года назад

Great video, the mood is there! Photos are real nice and the feeling is there :) Thanks.

@russellfernandes9607 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your pics Omar. Your neighborhood certainly looked ghostly !

@aransamson 3 года назад

Wow thanks for this vid but I would still definitely watch a battle of the pancakes vid! I am more of a velvia/eterna shooter myself but those classic chrome shots really do feel apt for shots taken during this pandemic. Great vid as always Omar!

@xuqianzheng7750 3 года назад

I bought this lens used earlier this year. And I really thinks this is an hidden gem in the Fuji lenses. It fits perfectly on my X-Pro 2. 27mm f/2.8 isn't really my cup of tea for the lack of aperture ring and the tight field of view - perhaps I am a landscape guy in the soul that I like either wide or long but not so much in the middle ground. 18mm is wide enough for me and also not too wide for street photography. And given the f/2 aperture, I can even use it for some star photography.

@keithsandercock1412 3 года назад

Enjoyed your classic chrome retrospective on the way things were in March. I recently acquired an 18mm f2.

@muuksi 3 года назад

absolutely great! I really like the film-look-mental-life metaphors

@Jennifer-wr9si 3 года назад

I'd disagree on the 18-55 comp; I found the 18-55 very unbalanced and heavy after using the 18 f2 on my XT10 for months. The 18mm f2 may not be the optical zenith of Fuji lenses but it's a great balance of speed, versatility, character and size.

@everydaybonsai923 Год назад

Wow, you really are a great story teller. Love this!

@jeroentune333 3 года назад

Great story telling by the pictures only. The one from your son on the bed is my favorite here. Great shot. I see a lot of comparison with my new 21mm that I still need to learn what to frame and what not..😄

@Mowikan 3 года назад

Thx man! Looks like an awesome lens for every day and especially combined with the x-pro3

@richardyeung6562 3 года назад

The 18/2 is a great len, which is the prime len on my xPro1 during last 3 years. Love it so much.

@antonhei2443 3 года назад

That's a classy combo for streetphotography! 😍

@barrycohen311 3 года назад

I'm not sure why this lens has so many "haters." It is quite excellent.

@michel559 3 года назад

Hi Richard, how does it perform on the old lady xpro1? I just bought the xpro1 and got a great offer for a 18/f2. Only worry that it is dead slow. I actually don‘t need speed much, rather go for the experience then performance. But you read all this begative comments for this lens, especially on older bodies. Cheers from Switzerland and thx !

@richardyeung6562 3 года назад

@@michel559 It performs well after using with xpro1 for over 30 months. If you like 28mm (full flame), sure you’ll love it.

@michel559 3 года назад

@@richardyeung6562 thanks a lot for coming back that quick 👍🏻. Never had that focal length, I used a X100T for the last 5 years and wanted to have something different on my Xpro1, just challange myself. My idea was to get a the older 18mm and the 35mm. I have a 23/f2 to try from a friend, surprised how fast it focusses on the xpro1, but it is the same focal length as my X100T and I either keep the lens & sell the x100t or give it back. Not sure yet. But with the xpro1 I d like to have the original, like the 18 and 35, something about them....like the pictures I see very much. Just a different vibe from them. Some character for sure. Cheers

@johnt7155 3 года назад

Nice vid and great shots as always 👍

@321estrellas 3 года назад

One of my favourite lenses in any system. Love that you can get a lot of environment in the shot and still have some nice bokeh. Only gripe is the loud/slowish AF (which makes it AWFUL for video) and it's kind of redundant as it's almost the same focal length as my cell phone. Obviously the IQ is incomparable but given phone pictures are getting quite good, it's just so much more convenient to whip out my phone which is always on me anyway. Nonetheless, great video as always!

@swaspc7618 3 года назад

Your video setup has a very nice cinematic mood, you've even chosen a sweater with the right color for the scene. Very pleasant indeed!

@fredparczewski9311 Год назад

This was an amazing review... I really liked your photos that you took at the time. SUPER catch of emotion.... (btw, I just bought a used 18 f2 and love it!

@atlzap 3 года назад

Great work Omar.

@Nathansmithphotography 3 года назад

I was waiting for this review. I have 10 Fuji lenses, and the 18mm f2 was my 2nd to last. I read the "bad reviews", and I have 3 Fuji zooms that do 18mm, and I've owned the 27mm f2.8 for awhile, so why buy the 18mm f2? But I wanted something wider and faster than the 27mm f2.8 as a prime. Got it used in perfect condition for under $300. Wish I had bought it earlier. And with the metal Fuji Hood (like the 35mm f1.4), it just looks so cool on my Pro2. LOVE the mood and thought process on this review Omar. Carry on!

@coriendewitte196 3 года назад

Love your photographs ❤️

@johngoodwin34 3 года назад

Well put together, You told the story of how we feel right now.

@ljknh 3 года назад

Loved your video and your photos. Classis Chrome just makes me want to cry.

@Jicosai 3 года назад

You deserve a million subs sir. Greetings from the Philippines.

@MottiWolkenbruch 3 года назад

»I still have some Classic Chrome days« - beautiful.

@michael2968 3 года назад

That chess board shot is so good!

@MikeScammon 2 года назад

Great to see my all-time favorite lens being discussed again. Thank you! It might be a bit more noisy than the newer compact primes, but noisy in terms of street shooting, doesn't matter for me. Also, I've had no complaints on AF speed. Form factor is just awesome; especially with the hood. I have a xpro3 on order and do wonder how it'll perform with the xpro3 over the xpro2, or if there's no difference at all.

@stefan33uk 2 года назад

I love how what is supposedly the “worst” Fujinon lens can also be someone’s favourite. That’s what’s great about Fuji lenses! Though I don’t own it, I personally love the pics I see taken with this lens, particularly people pics

@CaryDepartmentofWorks 3 года назад

I love the 18f2. You should revise it the lens in happier times. Smaller that the 16f1.4 and 23f1.4. Closer focusing than the 23f2. Much quicker to latch on focus than the 35f1.4 and more light gathering and more in the frame than the 27f2.8. Once you get used to the noise and you start getting into the focal length it is an absolute winner and lovely bokeh for the pseudo macro shots that float your boat Omar. I think you will love it too

@marksnellingphotography 3 года назад

Feeling classic chromey... New t shirt line there 🤣

@georgs5870 3 года назад

The 18/2 is in terms of sharpness the „worst” Fujinon lens I own. And in the same time it's my first choice for shooting close. It's stellar for everything within an arm's length. For close range portraits the small size of the 18mm is nice too. Great „review” of this fine little lens, thanks!

@primal_aperture_photo 3 года назад

Thanks Omar, great presentation, good music to accompany. Strange times, Covid is not done yet but we are, long road ahead but that's my "classic chrome" prediction! Haha!

@alanwilliams8317 3 года назад

Great video - at last someone who feels like I do about Classic Chrome

@TheChineseBob 3 года назад

Hahaha I've been waiting and checking every week since you posted that you had the 18mm lens 😂😂😂 Didnt think this day would come!! Literally yesterday I stopped waiting for your review and bit the bullet and bought one hahah.. YESTERDAY!

@daxvolfan 3 года назад

March was weird. December is still weird. Ready for 2021 to be normal(ish). Great as always, Omar.

@problemat1que 3 года назад

It'll take till the end of the summer to vaccinate enough people and given how many people refuse regular vaccines, covid may well last forever (aka become endemic)

@tjeerdintveen1852 3 года назад

Great lens and you can pick it up cheaply because the internet thinks this lens is meh. I love it. Small, light, stylish lenshood, love the colors.

@pottwalhannibal6338 19 дней назад

Wow - very good pictures! Classic chrome may fit to the pandamic feelings we all had around the world. But it also fits very good to the colors and light of March (northern hemisphere) I think. So fortunately we don't have to wait for the next pandemic to shoot in classic chrome. This 18mm lens makes a brilliant combination together with my X-T30. I purchased it mainly for it's portability and really was suprised of the image quality it provides. A keeper.

@frankyw5138 3 года назад

I love classic chrome! Lol, that's like my forever setting.... and great photos by the way!

@frankseophotos9633 3 года назад

I can't wait to see you get 100,000 subscribers!

@gilbertmoinel7224 3 года назад

I enjoy your video Omar, your regard about this strange atmosphere linked to pandemic period !!! Which not so classic ! At this moment I am still convince to keep only one lens the 18-55 for "my needs" I wish you many things for this end year , from France Lourdes !!!

@sarkisderbedrossian8704 3 года назад

Big fan, cool as always. Thank you

@abrahamkristanto8531 3 года назад

This was an amazing vid Omar! Thanks for capturing all our feelings. Now I won't feel as bad using Classic Chrome anymore 😂.

@ramtinhayward1 2 месяца назад

Hi Omar, I've been going through your back catalogue of videos, and stumbled on this one, about a lens I have and actually love, despite it's shortcomings. Also, towards the end of the video, I see pictures of a watch, which I own and love too! I love your strap combo, and I have mine on brown leather but, your strap looks absolutely fantastic! Is there any chance you could let me know where you got it and perhaps send me a link please? On closing, I have to say that I love your videos, finding them inspiring, humorous and, informative, without being overly technical or opinionated. You have helped and guided me on my Fuji and other camera brand journeys. Many thanks, Martin P.S. I know it's been 3 years but hey, as good then as your vids are now!

@carbonejack 3 года назад

Evocative photos. Captured the mood.

@kevindiossi 3 года назад

I really enjoy your videos, Omar. This video made me realize that I am very lucky that my city was never impacted by a true lockdown. The majority of our family members were. Anyway,I never shot with a 28mm prime until last year and found it to be extremely enjoyable to find yourself in between 24mm and 35mm...it was really nice. Now I've come to discover that there aren't very many good "modern" choices on full frame and only a handful for APS-C. Oh well, there's always adapted vintage lenses!

@kristoffergo6294 3 года назад

Freaking amazing photos man!

@Mr_Grumpy 3 года назад

Beautiful pictures. Cheers.

@markscott4059 3 года назад

Just picked on up to try on my xt2.... another great review..

@shred3005 2 года назад

“You think it limits you - but it frees you”. Exactly how I feel about prime lenses.

@kentxx12 2 года назад

Great review of this little gem of the "rattling" lens of Fuji , and i love it still in 2022 :)

@megansalt 2 года назад

my 1st Fuji lens and still the one I use the most. The noise is annoying, but besides, that, it's everything I could ask for. I also shoot mainly on CC because the colors seem the most realistic to me, and I love them!

@octaviocianca2496 3 года назад

the most human video, 100% Omar.. I really like your style

@martmexpue 3 года назад

This was a wonderful video

@anonymitytube 3 года назад

My fav travel lens. 18 is wide enough for landscapes, f2 is open enough for environmental portraits and casual night shots, lightweight, looks friendly, and also super cheap (~$150 brand new in Thailand!)

@barrycohen311 3 года назад

One of Fujifilm's most hated lenses. Of course that would guarantee that I love it. The price new is quite high IMO. I paid $270 for a mint used one.

@rakorakosmako6829 3 года назад

@M Tech it blows nothing, you loose a stop, af and modern coating. The vintage lens game is just a game.

@faisalsheraz8101 3 года назад

The choice of classic chrome is good while presenting part of history...

@mixeddrinks8100 3 года назад

oh nice sakura flower shots, didn't know they have that in the NY NJ area

@JaymesMedia 3 года назад

I loved this video

@henrys01 2 года назад

18mm f2, bought with the X-E4 second hand, great combo for everyday use.

@alexanderberg569 3 года назад

THX for this Video. those were the days 😉.

@bmeclipse 3 года назад

Great shots. Now I’m down because I took all my March photos in 18-55, Velvia.

@christophde7720 3 года назад

Always shooting in fine/raw so I can edit later if I want to

@thatthinwildsound 7 месяцев назад

I agree w/ you on the CC being film negative peed on but your video did actually show the bright side of the recipe, I noticed with the the sun and natural light behind you or indoor shots with natural light as a heavy source, xcelled very high w/ this 18 f2, even more than a documentary look but a great lifestyle type of vibe ala Variety magazine or “cinematic” / fashion style as subtle, sharp, and crisp, I’m gonna have to remember these types of moments and setting with my fuji xf 18

@LewisNobleArtist 3 года назад

Give it another go, these shots are great!

@SpinoWade96 3 года назад

Nice video, 18mm f2 Is actually my dream lens

@mwales2112 3 года назад

I'm wanting to get this lens for my next purchase. I don't use zoom's or even own any, but love the small 27mm and adding this lens would be great for a small kit paired with the 27mm. Thank's Omar...

@aidanlee2230 3 года назад

A man of culture. Nice seiko SARB...

@XavierMinguellaPhotography 3 года назад

Most of the time I use classic chrome with every lens. My 18mm f:2 it fits perfect in my X-E3, recently I purchased a 7artisans 35mm f:0.95, you must test it or get it . My favorite primes are 18 and 35, but next prime it will be the 35mm f:1.4, I am not going to sell my 7artisans because I love it, focusing with split image is fabulous but a less heavy 35mm it is interesting to get in the bag (or in the jacket)...