The title is a bit confusing given your decision to keep it. Thanks for reading, François! The bokeh is reasonably nice and not too harsh of my viewing experience. You can combine the two methods to get sharpness slightly faster. How is the image quality compared to the Fujinon XF35mm F1.4? As a 50mm (full-frame equivalent) lens, it can be used for most genres but what I use here are mainly street and portrait. Use Canon EF Lens at Native Aperture. I haven’t tried Yashica lenses myself, but have heard good things. Please the Pro-1 EVF has a ridiculous resolution, on this first generation shooting OVF is a must (so no big tele lens), EVF is more like a backup when OVF doesn’t work). standing on the water with reflections is really cool. From Canon to Nikon, M42 to Leica, the rabbit hole goes very deep for using adapters and lenses for your Fuji X. Hi Roy Just got x-pro2 and minolta 135 every thing works but it seems that i only can use the lcd screen to se the focus and not in the eyefinder? Selecting MF disables the focus distance indicator. would cost you apx as much as an old lens BUT without the extra bulk of the Adapter (for me this is a strong Point for the cheaper x mount lenses). I imagine the more expensive models will be more accurate, but I don’t have first hand experience. A CY to FX adapter is available. Recent buyers have been very pleased with the results of the lens when used with the Fuji camera. Fuji X-T1 with a Super Takumar 135mm f/3.5. This sucks and one out of 50 pics are I focus, due to very thin focus plane and the lack of phase focus (contrast focus does not work well on white birds which such a lens). I shoot on a X-T200 and the lens is a NIKKOR 35mm F1.2 if that helps. focus peaking Blue hi M-C-S switch in front to M The blue focus peaking seems to be on all the time and is a distraction when composing a shot. Re: Manual lenses and focus peaking Focus peaking is simply a visual measure of high edge contrast. I do not know if there are other methods, but I think this is my preferred for focusing with a manual lens. Sure, it is. If you want to go the inexpensive route, a vintage lens with the corresponding adapter will not cost much. If I get one of the adapters you mentioned for my film lenses will I have this same exposure (not showing) problem?? I must be honest saying I’m asking this before even mounting the lenses I received the camera yesterday and still waiting for the lenses, but I’m already digging the manual (thing I usually don’t do:)). The aperture on the EF Lens is controlled electronically by the EOS Camera its attached to. I always tended to achieve off-focused shots and was unable to get reasonably sharp photos. Thank you! I've used adapted lenses on all digital cameras I've owned, and it's especially good on the XT cameras as the viewfinder is good and large. Early days but looking forward to getting out there to fully test it! Thanks for your comment! Focus peaking is probably one of the best features in mirrorless cameras. I don’t understand. I have recently purchased a second hand Fuji X-T1 and use vintage Yashica ML lenses of various focal lengths inherited from my Yashica FX Super film camera. This can also be found under SHOOTING MENU 3. Thank you for reading, Beatrix! Stay away from the EOS to Fuji X adapters that do not have aperture control rings. If you want to use these lenses, best go with an adapter that has built-in iris control, like these for Canon EF and for Nikon G. Update: I have been receiving numerous questions specifically about using Canon EOS lenses with Fuji X bodies. The focusing ring is smooth to rotate with some gentle and comfortable friction. Focus Peaking Function Some cameras now incorporate a technology called focus peaking which visually outlines the edges of the most in-focus area of a scene,, before the shutter is ever released. Thank you a lot Greetings from Greece. For the time being, I would either look at the Fuji XT-1 or wait for the X-Pro 2 - if you aren't concerned about the crop factor or a willing to cope with the speed-booster. I have 8 fujifilm lenses, so this is just for fun. Canon STM lenses are an entirely different beast, as they have no true manual focus. I was using focus peaking and getting perfect results at f/1.4. You can upload: image, audio, video, document, spreadsheet, interactive, text, archive, code, other. -Digital Split Image (*not available on X-E1 and X-Pro 1): This shows you a split image rectangle. Hi Roy – So happy to have found your article! The world of vintage lenses on modern mirrorless cameras is definitely a fun and interesting one. I just purchased my fuji x-t20 and is just getting started out. There needs to be an electronic connection to the lens to make focusing work. f8 . So I wanted to bring that Manual and analog experience in to the digital world (like so many). It has a unique screw-in metal lens cap with no lens hood. All the best with your new kit! So on cameras like the X-H1, X-T4, and X-S10, it is best to input the data properly. The build quality at such an economical price is very pleasing to recent buyers. Again, Samyang/Rokinon and various other 3rd party lens manufacturers make lenses in the native Fuji X-mount, so no adapters are necessary to use those. The technology detects the area of the most contrast between pixels, thus determining what region is most in focus. It was a joyful compact camera and it also introduced film simulations to him. I use filters a lot on this lens, so I just leave the filter holder on and use the square Cokin lens cap to protect it while in the bag. These work brilliantly using a C/Y – X adapter and as one who cut his teeth on analogue cameras I find the X-T1 controls so easy to use. A slight movement between both of us will just create a result that is immediately out of focus. Although I am relying on focus peaking, I still spend some time (as fast as I can and depends on the subject that I am shooting) to ensure that I can get the focus right before I snap the shot. the only Thing I don’t like with the Fuji, is the Focus by wire. Can anyone tell me if they have used the Fuji Adaptor and Leica Lenses and seen the Focus Peaking working specifically on the X-T1? Do you know if there is any technical reason to set the manual lens length in the menu? 2. Overall, I would suggest getting dedicated adapters for each of your lenses regardless of system, so you can have the best of all worlds. Thanks for checking out the article! Alwin is a 37 years old engineer, husband and Fujifilm fanboy from Singapore. I had heard so many great things about this lens and I ended up buying it even before I had a camera to use it with. The camera will not know exactly what aperture you are at when using vintage lenses, since there is no data communication between them. I have no problems with manual focus, I’ve been using analog camera many years ago, what is not very clear to me yet is the aperture, I will set it on the lens but how the camera know which aperture I’m shooting at? Despite having 10 aperture blades, the bokeh balls are oval-shaped at the corner of the lens, but you still get very nice circular bokeh balls at the centre. So there’s no actual connection between the camera and lens. The X-M cannot magnify the view on the rear screen? nice setup! 2. Set the focus ring to the center of the focus distance indicator, as the Fujifilm X-H1 may fail to focus if the ring is set to infinity or the minimum focus … For a “most used lens”, beg, borrow or steal and get the best one. During those DSLR days, it was undoubtedly a terrible experience for me to use a manual lens to shoot. It is possible, but please note that Canon EF lenses do not have manual aperture controls, so you will need to get an adapter that can control the aperture, like this one. The only manual lens I already tried with my Fuji X system is Meike 35 mm f/1.7. But the most popular focal lengths are 35mm and 50mm on APS-C format. Again, thanks for the images. Roy I have a question. BUT after reading that the EVF is terrible and the OVF is no good with focussing, I wonder if it is no god with old glass or Manual focussing in General. Focus peaking works really well in decent light, even wide open. Of course it will become clear once I have purchased a lens, but it would be good to know beforehand as I really find my present exposure rules so easy and hassle-free. Your email address will not be published. Third-party lens manufacturers such as Samyang produce very high quality and relatively affordable manual focus lenses. But these manual lenses spark a lot of conversations among the photography communities. This could be a lens that weens someone off of zooms, introducing them to the fun of selective focus. This satisfaction is totally different and more rewarding from getting the shot with autofocus. I hope my answer helps. Thank you, Aravind! The focus peaking on my X-M1 is hardly better than guessing, and there's no zoom magnification with manual lenses to check focus accuracy on screen, which the Nex has. And I compared it to my Fujinon XF 35 mm f/2.0, seems that Meike 35 mm gives warmer tone. I love Fotos with character and imperfections, for me, it is the Moment and the emotions that are important to Frame, not a clinical shot. haven’t checked through your blog but another possibility of MF Focusing and handling the camera would be a cheap third Party lens like Pergear, 7 Artisans etc. Before I shed some lights about this piece of glass, here is a quick comparison of this lens against my all-time favourite, the XF35mm F1.4: One unique “selling” point about this lens is that they allow users to design their own logo and print on the lens body. I’ve been searching about this topic online but didn’t really find an answer. I know that some people are really good (and fast) with manual focus lenses, particularly for street shooting using the zone focus method. The Samyang lens that you posted about is kind of expnesive. Might be due to the smaller size than the Fujinon XF35mm F1.4, it felt heavier than the Fuji lens. Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0 + M42-FX adapter – this Russian lens is famous for its center sharpness and swirly bokeh. category: Cameras • 2 min read I started photography in the so called: “ the good old days.” On SLRs (Single Lens Reflex cameras - long before the digital revolution) we had a small split screen in the center of the viewfinder to focus and that was it. I just wanted to understand if it’s working fine with Fujifilm mirrorless cameras like the XE-1. Hi Ella. So my answer is actually straight: go with the Fuji lenses unless you already own some M lenses and love to focus manually. It’s manual focus, but the focus peaking options on the Fuji’s actually make manual lenses fun (and effective) to use. Persevere. Thanks in advance for your advice. For IBIS bodies, the focal length setting is necessary for the stabilization to work properly. 3. It works when using the Fuji Lens on Manual Focus… Thanks for this review, Alwin. Hi Roy Thanks a lot for your ideas I have the FUJIFILM XE2-S and I’d like to use these lences: a) Carl Zeiss Planar T 1.7/50 , b) Yashica ML Zoom 28-85 1:3.5-4.5 , g) Sigma UC Zoom 35-135 1:4.5-5.6 and finally d) MC Helios 44M-4 58mm 1:2 M 52×0,75 What adaptors shall I need for each one? I am able to get focus peaking to work on my Fuji lenses but is there any way to get them to work with my NIKKOR lenses. Now there Comes the vintage lenses into Play…..I just ordered a Xpro1 for a ridicolous Price in excellent condition. There are also more specialized (and expensive) ones like Zhongyi Lens Turbo and Metabones Speed Booster. I recently jumped to the mirrorless bandwagon and this is so helpful! Then I noticed that they do not have their logo printed on the lens and only the letters “TTartisan”, so I decided to ask them to print their logo on it. The maximum upload file size: 96 MB. Take pictures. I switched the control up front (M C S — put it on M). Moreover, numerous adapters on the market open the doors to endless possibilities that span multiple brands and decades worth of lenses. Focus manually using the lens focus ring. So, I just purchased an X-T20 and you’ve inspired me to buy some old manual lenses. The latter two adapters mentioned have special optics inside that effectively make your camera perform like a full frame camera. But what brought him deep into Fujifilm was the X-T2 and the love grows further. As you adjust the aperture ring on the manual lens, the camera will still be able to meter the light coming through the lens and automatically set the shutter speed accordingly. This lens is sharp (especially when stopped down a bit), small, built like a tank, and cheap! One of my main interests in buying this camera was seeing accurate exposure before taking a picture. Again, I have used some Amazon affiliate links in this article to show you more information about the products mentioned here. Excluding the rear lens cap, this lens is fully built out of metal, or at least I did not notice any other material besides metal. It cost me around USD75. Hi Roy, this is such a great article! Although it is not 100% perfect, it does improve my accuracy in getting my subject in focus. This tells the camera what focal length your lens is, and will record it in your EXIF data. It’s very cheap, just about USD 100. There is a slight change in the “focal length” when focusing. My Top 10 Photos of 2020 – South Korea Travel and Documentary Photographer, Rainy Miraesa – Travel Photography in Tongyeong, South Korea, Gwanggyo – Street Photography in Suwon, South Korea. The good thing about newer phase-detect bodies is the additional split-image option for MF assist, as well as different focus peaking colors. Hi Roy, good item on manual lenses, thank you. Maybe I wasn’t born talented with such precise and sharp eyes. hi everyone i own a x-e2 i have a big problem with focus peaking in manual focus (with old lenses and adapter ring) focus peak with my vintage lenses worked fine before but since the firmware update from 2.00=4.01, i have not the function working any more after the update of firmware i … Hey Roy stunning photos. Plus Samyang makes them in the native Fuji X mount, so no adapters necessary. Using manual lenses with the Fujifilm X system is a great option to experiment and expand your camera system. Anyone that shoots with manual lenses knows that it can be tricky to get used to, and it … It is a saviour for me. Then, following the arrival of the mirrorless era, there was a rise in many 3rd party manual lens manufacturers, especially from China. But why should you take the risk of having off focus results and deliver it to your clients? For faster-paced shoots, I use autofocus lenses. In my opinion, this is something unusual, and it is kind of adding a personal touch to a lens. I would recommend at least a phase focus enabled camera. I use focus peaking on a XPro-1 with an old 500mm MTO F8 tele lens (manual). The camera will not trigger if this is not enabled. Also— does the EVF/LCD screen not accurately show the exposure before taking a picture— when using a lens with adapter like this? The sharpness hit perfectly well. Hence, I always have to do a visual check on the lens before I shoot. My adapter arrived yesterday and it works great. Of course, I did not keep all the manual lenses that failed my usable image quality standard. have you ever tried one and what is your opinion. Believe it or not, when I am compiling my photos, I could not tell which ones were taken with the manual lens. Hi Joel! This is similar to split image viewfinders on manual film SLR cameras. Hi Stavros. I remember seeing this lens on the web some time back, and thought the external design showing the optical formula was kind of neat. I bought an X-E2 and I bought an EOS-FX mount off of ebay. Best regards! Now I know you mentioned I won’t be able to control the aperture with a mount like that… However, even though there is a focusing ring on my canon lens (50 1.8 STM)… Nothing happens when I move the ring to focus. Thanks for reading and best regards! As you change the aperture you can see the scale change with more or less depth in focus. To use Super Takumar and other M42 lenses, you will need an M42 to Fuji X adapter like this one: http://amzn.to/2iCtG3V or this one http://amzn.to/2ifGnVW. The lenses are typically older and have older designs, so things like flare and corner sharpness may not be the greatest. The excitement is the process of focusing on the subjects, and the satisfaction comes in when the shots nailed it. Hey Roy. Really helped with setting up my new Fuji XH-1 and Samyang 12mm. They released many focal lengths, with options from ultrawide to mid-telephoto. The rest of them do pretty much the same thing. There are a few options to help you focus better with manual lenses. but is a lot harder to nail manual focus when shooting with a shallow dof (f/1.7) than at F/8 etc goodluck I did the shoot without lens and entered the distance (50mm). Bloody hell, what a cool experience..again, Transports me back to the 80ies when I did photography Courses in School. That’s why the X-E1 is still my favorite body for manual focus lenses. Thanks for reading! 1/160” . If you’re looking for a budget portrait lens, the 7Artisans 55mm f/1.4 is worth some consideration. If you want the most bang for your buck, I’d recommend getting an X-E1 used or refurbished. I’m glad it could help! would still like to see an example also make sure shooting without lens is switched on in the menus. I got mine with case and metal hood for $31 USD, shipped straight from Japan. It was love at first sight. It is very pricey though, and you might be better off getting a true Fuji lens. Shot with the X-E1 + Helios 58mm, Dara Park (달아 공원) https://goo.gl/maps/YRuF6Tmn2KA2, Marina Resort (마리나 리조트) https://goo.gl/maps/VuTFsKr9Hg92, ES Resort (ES 리조트) https://goo.gl/maps/8QFvv4sQHY52. Let’s start with some introduction on this lens. Using manual lenses with the Fujifilm X system is a great option to experiment and expand your camera system. For your information, the default “logo” on the lens is the lens element’s simplified cutaway. 2. Lenses with a focus distance indicator must be set to manual focus mode (MF) before this option can be used. Come to think of it, the old “DSLR me” would have never thought that the “Mirrorless me” would purchase manual lenses to use today. I don’t really mind, but it may be a turn-off for some. And it also improves my user experience with all manual lenses. I have actually been searching for a cheap and wide M42 lens but have not had much success. Not bad for $37 including adapter (plus shipping). thanks a lot in advance P. Hi Paolo. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks for reading and enjoy your classic lenses! “Manual lens” refers to both manual focusing and manual aperture setting. Just one curiosity: does the Asahi Super Takumar lens not come with a Fuji X Mount? In the above photo, you’ll see a Cokin P series filter holder attached to the lens. It’s tricky because it involves the movement of the model and myself. This is my preferred method of MF assist. If you want to do zone focusing or anything that will rely on the focus scale being 100% accurate, you might want to look into the more expensive adapters. Setting the manual lens focal length on the camera does two main things: 1. I agree, the controls of the Fuji cameras are hard to beat! Thanks in advance Federico. Not all are available in all camera models. You can search Google for other kinds of lens adapters. Not forgetting that some of the lenses are small, light and mostly well-built. Might as well save up a bit and go for the Samyang, IMO. Thanks for your comment! Since this was just a fun experiment for me, I went for the cheapest one I could find. I thought of getting this lens to play with, but then my fear was that it might be on my camera when a once in a lifetime shot presents itself. I personally like to have the proper data for future reference, but you can get by without doing this. One thing I noticed about the cheaper adapters, however, is the focus scale is a bit off. Nikon is good because if you use a cheap Nikon G to Fuji adapter you effectively get 'pre set' diaphragm operation. I knew already I was going to get caught in this quick sand, I went straight to ebay and bought several lenses all M42. They released many focal lengths, with options from ultrawide to mid-telephoto. The focusing scale remains the best way of judging distance on old lenses with Fuji cameras, IMO. The Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 is on my cameras probably 80% of the time, and it is used at f/1.4 more than half the time… simply for the rendering, it is terrific! However, if you have a full line-up of canon lenses you want to work with your Fuji, then the Fringer might be a good option. In manual focus mode, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial when STANDARD or FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT is selected for AF/MF SETTING > MF ASSIST, while if ON is selected for AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS CHECK, the camera will automatically zoom in on the selected focus area when the focus ring is rotated. Keep the blog posts coming!! I don’t shoot much with the OVF on my X100T as the EVF is good and I ike to nail my shots incamera, Jpegs and minimal to no post. Since M42 lenses are screw-type, the lettering on the lenses may not always align properly. I put the lens on Manual focus. There are several preset focal lengths and two programmable ones. You can certainly feel the weight when you hold it. MOUNT ADAPTOR SETTING. For example, on my generic adapters, if you set the lens to infinity, you are actually a bit PAST infinity. Thanks. and turn on "Zebra" to help with exposure. That’s because the Chinese manufacturers always give us surprisingly fast aperture lenses. But the most popular focal lengths are 35mm and 50mm on APS-C format. The Sigma UC zoom is made for various mounts, so you’ll have to check that. So with your camera already focus ring set to say 3 meters away, then … I found this post and quickly followed your guide. It’s probably my not-so-perfect eyes to look at the photos, and I have to rely on the EXIF data to tell me. In the older bodies, you can choose between high and low settings. The X-E1 is currently the cheapest Fuji X body with an electronic viewfinder, and you can get one on the used/refurb market nowadays for $200-$300. Check out my new article and YouTube video about my M42 lenses and Fuji here! They are so intuitive. Always had a soft spot for that camera, with all ist quirks. After placing my order, I was having a hard time thinking of what design or logo to be printed on the lens. I got mine in great condition for $33 USD on eBay. The Helios 44M, which is mentioned in this article, is an M42 mount, so M42 – FX. Having said that, both lenses have their own beauty, their own character and purpose to serve their target audiences. It has a band of values over which it will work and that means it'll show when the focus is not perfect. Required fields are marked *. . This works for me every time. One thing to note is that this adapter will be Manual Focus only. probably just needs practice. if using the 35mm Shoot at F/8 with focus object a few meters away to give you a large DOF. This lens will never replace a proper fuji lens, but at the same … Wondering what the most practical strategy might be for investing in one lens line/type/company (M42, Nikon, Canon, etc…) and then buying one really high-quality adapter to be shared among them all. Regardless of the option selected, manual focus will be used when the lens is in manual focus … Thanks for the great article and feedback. -Focus Peak Highlight: This mode highlights the areas of the image that are in focus. The advantage of this adapter is it will give you full AF functionality with most if not all Canon lenses. With a bit of Googling, you can find a wealth of information on the best lenses in any price range. Thanks for having sharing your knowledge and experience with those cameras and lenses. They are very expensive, much heavier and as I already said, they are manual focus only. The X-Pro 1 is also quite cheap now, and will provide a similar experience, though I’m not sure how the optical viewfinder will function with them (leave a comment below if you have any info on this). Before spending the money, my cognition with the typical manual lens still fell under the category of “cheap lens, poor image quality”. Yes, Aperture Priority mode will work with manual lenses. Secondly, it’s the price tag. Package List: 1*MK 35mm f/1.4 Lens for Fuji 2*Lens Cap(front and rear) 1*Lens bag 1*Lens Cleaning Cloth 1*Manual and Warranty Card -Standard: This basically zooms into the image real time and helps you check focus at pixel level. At first, it took me a while to become familiar with using this lens. Enable "Release w/o lens." Fujifilm has four (or three, depending on how you look at it) Manual Focus Assist modes. Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post by the lens manufacturer. But to get that analog Feeling I set myself to try to use my OVF with the Xpro1 (also cause EVF is bad), we’ll see how that goes. The XF35mm F1.4 is about 6 times the price of this manual lens. As technology evolved over the years, the mirrorless systems came and replaced my DSLR camera. Clicking and purchasing will, of course, help me out at no extra cost to you. I’m glad you found it helpful. Hi Jonathan! First and foremost, the price point. If you shoot manual focus vintage lenses on a fujifilm camera, this is the camera to get. I am a novice and hope to get good at taking photos. If so, then I’m wondering which line of lenses might yield the best quality options, and ideally lowest price points, due to higher availability. If you are using the EVF mode it should be exactly the same as the LCD. Thank you for your comment. Yes, this is probably my shortest hands-on experience with the lens. I think Olympus say as much in the manuals. Hope this helps! Thank you for reading and watching, Michel! I have never really been a fan of the OVF on any of the Fuji X bodies and I can imagine it’s quite tough with manual focusing, especially with a 500mm. Thank you for the great article, and sharing your stunning photos! This is as long as your camera does not have in body image stabilization (IBIS). Fujifilm: Manual Focus & Focus Peaking. It fills in the focal length EXIF data embedded on the image files. Roy Thanks for the blog. I got my Fuji X-E1 soon after, and it this combination has put more photos into my portfolio than any camera I’d ever used before. They can be cycled by long-pressing the rear command dial (wheel). Fuji has two peaking sensitivities in the GFX, not including off. Thanks for reading. Hi Federico! Thanks for reading and I hope this article proves to be helpful. I call them high and higher, but for this post, we’ll stick to Fuji’s terminology. 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