p.1 #1 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
I just bought a 50s ii, 35-70 and Mitakon 65mm. While I love the photos I am debating on if I should have had bought an xt5 instead. I have a nerve issue in my left arm and didn't factor in the weight of something like the Mitakon lens and going back to manual focus does suck.
I'm debating on whether to keep this or use an autofocus adapter & use full frames lenses. I'm open to any brand unless they are incredibly pricey (leica). Trying to find out if others have used these adapters and lenses and see how it's been for you.
Lens wise I only want a few since I really hate traveling with a lot of gear. 1 wide prime lens,1 portrait lens like an 85mm and then a zoom lens that is at least a 2.8 throughout the entire range would be great for me.
p.1 #2 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
Personally, I feel that the smart adapter plus full frame lenses is interesting and something I may pursue in the future, but not a path for now. I don't already own some wonderful lens I need to adapt and the ones that people list as performing well on the Gfx are not inexpensive lenses. I can certainly understand your concerns about weight, I use the XT5 as my small Travel/Hike kit. The Gfx is for when I'm only carrying a camera backpack or have "automotive" support. I use the 20-35, 45-100, 100-200 most of the time but also have the 50 as a lightweight option when needed. I've heard good things about the Gf23 wide prime. You might shoot the 35-70 a bit to see if you really need 2.8 on the Gfx. I find f3.5 or 4 to work very well and you can push ISO on Gfx higher than you might expect. If you are serious about portraits with a faster lens, the 110 seems to be well loved. It is neither small or cheap, as porky as the Mitakon.
p.1 #3 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
SGinNorcal wrote:
Personally, I feel that the smart adapter plus full frame lenses is interesting and something I may pursue in the future, but not a path for now. I don't already own some wonderful lens I need to adapt and the ones that people list as performing well on the Gfx are not inexpensive lenses. I can certainly understand your concerns about weight, I use the XT5 as my small Travel/Hike kit. The Gfx is for when I'm only carrying a camera backpack or have "automotive" support. I use the 20-35, 45-100, 100-200 most of the time but also have the 50 as a lightweight option when needed. I've heard good things about the Gf23 wide prime. You might shoot the 35-70 a bit to see if you really need 2.8 on the Gfx. I find f3.5 or 4 to work very well and you can push ISO on Gfx higher than you might expect. If you are serious about portraits with a faster lens, the 110 seems to be well loved. It is neither small or cheap, as porky as the Mitakon....Show more →
In your opinion do you think the GFX is a very noticeable improvement over the XT5? Cause I'm not sure if it's all in my head but when I go on these Fuji forums/subs online most of the pics that always blow me away are always on the GFX system. Don't get me wrong, the other cameras are awesome too but the GFX cameras always seem to have that look I love that I just don't see with other cameras. It's like the other Fuji line gets like 80% there but for that last 20% the GFX is what you want.
I was debating on just getting a cheaper Fuji camera if I ever saw a deal and keep the 50s ii for certain occasions like you do.
But I don't know if those ASP-c lenses are any good with the 50s ii. One thing I would love to get feedback on is if anyone has used Sony lenses with the 50s ii. I've been out of photography for a very long time so I don't know how much of that focusing is in the lens vs camera. But it would be great if any of that Sony autofocus was able to be picked up with a sony lens & adapter for the 50s ii.
p.1 #4 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
Joeydgraffix wrote:
In your opinion do you think the GFX is a very noticeable improvement over the XT5? Cause I'm not sure if it's all in my head but when I go on these Fuji forums/subs online most of the pics that always blow me away are always on the GFX system. Don't get me wrong, the other cameras are awesome too but the GFX cameras always seem to have that look I love that I just don't see with other cameras. It's like the other Fuji line gets like 80% there but for that last 20% the GFX is what you want.
I was debating on just getting a cheaper Fuji camera if I ever saw a deal and keep the 50s ii for certain occasions like you do.
But I don't know if those ASP-c lenses are any good with the 50s ii. One thing I would love to get feedback on is if anyone has used Sony lenses with the 50s ii. I've been out of photography for a very long time so I don't know how much of that focusing is in the lens vs camera. But it would be great if any of that Sony autofocus was able to be picked up with a sony lens & adapter for the 50s ii....Show more →
I use a GFX100sII and pretty much most of my lenses are adapted. The 100sII and the 100s af much better than the 50s. I have found that Canon lenses adapt much better than Nikon, Sony is not adaptable.
Originally I owned most of the GF lenses, but ended up selling them. I found them to be extremely sharp edge to edge even wide open but I prefer the look of faster glass.
Glass that I use with the gfx: Canon 85 1.4IS, Nikon 105 1.4E, Sigma 28 1.4 art, Sigma 50 1.4 art, Canon 200 f2
Canon 16-35 2.8III, love the sunstars it produces, and lastly the EF 17mm TSE and 24mm TSE lenses.
p.1 #5 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
Creative Edge wrote:
I use a GFX100sII and pretty much most of my lenses are adapted. The 100sII and the 100s af much better than the 50s. I have found that Canon lenses adapt much better than Nikon, Sony is not adaptable.
Originally I owned most of the GF lenses, but ended up selling them. I found them to be extremely sharp edge to edge even wide open but I prefer the look of faster glass.
Glass that I use with the gfx: Canon 85 1.4IS, Nikon 105 1.4E, Sigma 28 1.4 art, Sigma 50 1.4 art, Canon 200 f2
Canon 16-35 2.8III, love the sunstars it produces, and lastly the EF 17mm TSE and 24mm TSE lenses....Show more →
That sucks about the Sony, I thought there would have been an adapter for those lenses. Guess that narrows it a bit down.
Canon mount would be nice, I went with a lot of Canon stuff years ago cause I always felt it was the best bang for your buck and it was so easy to find used gear for it. I was a big fan of the Sigma Lenses. Do you get a lot of vignetting with any of those lenses?
p.1 #6 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
Joeydgraffix wrote:
That sucks about the Sony, I thought there would have been an adapter for those lenses. Guess that narrows it a bit down.
Canon mount would be nice, I went with a lot of Canon stuff years ago cause I always felt it was the best bang for your buck and it was so easy to find used gear for it. I was a big fan of the Sigma Lenses. Do you get a lot of vignetting with any of those lenses?
not much vignetting, that is why I kept those, the ones that do vignette a bit, it is easily removable in post.
p.1 #7 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
Joeydgraffix wrote:
In your opinion do you think the GFX is a very noticeable improvement over the XT5? Cause I'm not sure if it's all in my head but when I go on these Fuji forums/subs online most of the pics that always blow me away are always on the GFX system. Don't get me wrong, the other cameras are awesome too but the GFX cameras always seem to have that look I love that I just don't see with other cameras. It's like the other Fuji line gets like 80% there but for that last 20% the GFX is what you want.
I was debating on just getting a cheaper Fuji camera if I ever saw a deal and keep the 50s ii for certain occasions like you do.
But I don't know if those ASP-c lenses are any good with the 50s ii. One thing I would love to get feedback on is if anyone has used Sony lenses with the 50s ii. I've been out of photography for a very long time so I don't know how much of that focusing is in the lens vs camera. But it would be great if any of that Sony autofocus was able to be picked up with a sony lens & adapter for the 50s ii....Show more →
Its hard for me to explain. When light is perfect, the subject is amazing, and extreme detail will rule the day, the Gfx can produce amazing photos that are beyond what I see from the X system. As you mention, scrolling through the Gfx image threads will give some amazing examples. But the gap is small and depending on which X system lenses you are using, can be very small to non-existent. Its truly impressive what the 40mp APSC sensor is capable of capturing. That said, there is an allure of the Gfx for me that I am still exploring. I'll freely admit that I am seduced by using a really well built tool that feels really good in hand. Of course that is a push/pull with weight and bulk as a negative. For me, I plan to shoot both for awhile. But I get why others focus on their favorite lenses within the X system and simplify their life.
p.1 #8 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
i also have 50s ii. i have mitakon 65 and just ordered 35-70. also have 50 and 110.
when i bought 50s ii i planned to used my full frame lenses adapted. quickly realised it wont work well, too slow af, and that native lenses have better optical quality. if going to use full frame lenses better stay full frame. that what i was also advise by fujifilm on trade show. gfx with its drawbacks is worth it only with native lenses. or with lenses that have "character" with imperfections like some vintage or mitakon.
for some adapted ff lenses could work, but in general i would advise then to use also smaller, lighter, faster af ff body.
Joeydgraffix wrote:
I just bought a 50s ii, 35-70 and Mitakon 65mm. While I love the photos I am debating on if I should have had bought an xt5 instead. I have a nerve issue in my left arm and didn't factor in the weight of something like the Mitakon lens and going back to manual focus does suck.
I'm debating on whether to keep this or use an autofocus adapter & use full frames lenses. I'm open to any brand unless they are incredibly pricey (leica). Trying to find out if others have used these adapters and lenses and see how it's been for you.
Lens wise I only want a few since I really hate traveling with a lot of gear. 1 wide prime lens,1 portrait lens like an 85mm and then a zoom lens that is at least a 2.8 throughout the entire range would be great for me.
p.1 #9 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
SGinNorcal wrote:
Its hard for me to explain. When light is perfect, the subject is amazing, and extreme detail will rule the day, the Gfx can produce amazing photos that are beyond what I see from the X system. As you mention, scrolling through the Gfx image threads will give some amazing examples. But the gap is small and depending on which X system lenses you are using, can be very small to non-existent. Its truly impressive what the 40mp APSC sensor is capable of capturing. That said, there is an allure of the Gfx for me that I am still exploring. I'll freely admit that I am seduced by using a really well built tool that feels really good in hand. Of course that is a push/pull with weight and bulk as a negative. For me, I plan to shoot both for awhile. But I get why others focus on their favorite lenses within the X system and simplify their life....Show more →
This is pretty much how I feel about it as well. The X-H2/X-T5 sensor is special in its own way, and I don't think you'd notice much of a difference in many situations. That didn't stop me from selling my X-mount gear and getting the GFX 100s and lenses because I simply like the way they render what I tend to shoot. But if I had to, I'd be fine going back to X-mount in an instant.
p.1 #10 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
SGinNorcal wrote:
Its hard for me to explain. When light is perfect, the subject is amazing, and extreme detail will rule the day, the Gfx can produce amazing photos that are beyond what I see from the X system. As you mention, scrolling through the Gfx image threads will give some amazing examples. But the gap is small and depending on which X system lenses you are using, can be very small to non-existent. Its truly impressive what the 40mp APSC sensor is capable of capturing. That said, there is an allure of the Gfx for me that I am still exploring. I'll freely admit that I am seduced by using a really well built tool that feels really good in hand. Of course that is a push/pull with weight and bulk as a negative. For me, I plan to shoot both for awhile. But I get why others focus on their favorite lenses within the X system and simplify their life....Show more →
I get exactly what you mean. Been shooting again today with the 50s ii and it feels like most of the time a full frame/crop sensor camera would be much easier to shoot with and get the same type of look. BUT like you said when everything lines up right the 50s ii just has that special warmth/look I don't get with the cameras.
I do have that wedding in Jamaica that I really can't wait to photograph and I may keep the 50s ii till then and possibly sell it for a lighter system, most likely an x-t5 or possibly a Sony if I can't get used to the autofocus. A dream for me would be if Fuji made a full frame camera with Sony autofocus. As much as I love the 50s ii I would sell it in a heartbeat for a camera like that.
I was trying to see if anyone has adopted the Fuji X mount lens to the GFX but it looks like no one has. I wonder if it's possible to adapt or make your own adapter for a GFX to X mount or if theres some reason why that won't work.
p.1 #11 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
jportraits wrote:
i also have 50s ii. i have mitakon 65 and just ordered 35-70. also have 50 and 110.
when i bought 50s ii i planned to used my full frame lenses adapted. quickly realised it wont work well, too slow af, and that native lenses have better optical quality. if going to use full frame lenses better stay full frame. that what i was also advise by fujifilm on trade show. gfx with its drawbacks is worth it only with native lenses. or with lenses that have "character" with imperfections like some vintage or mitakon.
for some adapted ff lenses could work, but in general i would advise then to use also smaller, lighter, faster af ff body. ...Show more →
I really wish Fuji would just put in a bit more effort with their autofocus with all their cameras..it's always the main thing holding me back. Even if I sell this I'm always going back and forth on whether to go with a Fuji or Sony camera. Trying to take pics of my nephew or dog is extremely hard at times with the manual focus on the Mitakon or even the autofocus on the 35-70 which I knew going into it but I didn't realize just how slow it was going to be.
How do you like the 110? Do you use that a lot? I was almost going to get another manual lens, the NIkon Nikkor 105 but backed out at the last minute.
p.1 #12 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
If you want to compare GFX with APS-C, do yourself a favour and don't forget equivalence. The "slow" f/2.8 lenses on GFX are comparable (DOF and noise at a certain shutter speed) to f/1.4 on the X system.
And they give better shapness and less aberrations thanks to the lesser aperture values. Switch the Mitakon Brick for a 63/2.8 if you want to make it lighter but still have a killer setup.
To me it makes no sense at all to use a clumsy camera with a large sensor if you're not gonna use the native lenses. Much wiser to get an FF camera instead if you want something inbetween.
p.1 #13 · 50sii with adapter and full frame lenses brands?
Joeydgraffix wrote:
I really wish Fuji would just put in a bit more effort with their autofocus with all their cameras..it's always the main thing holding me back. Even if I sell this I'm always going back and forth on whether to go with a Fuji or Sony camera. Trying to take pics of my nephew or dog is extremely hard at times with the manual focus on the Mitakon or even the autofocus on the 35-70 which I knew going into it but I didn't realize just how slow it was going to be.
How do you like the 110? Do you use that a lot? I was almost going to get another manual lens, the NIkon Nikkor 105 but backed out at the last minute....Show more →
i was quite surprised with mitakon manual focus in situations like kids running arround. i dont have much problem focusing then. some shots i dont manage but that is fine for me. from the other side i could not manage manual focusing in studio. i just dont see well then when it is in focus.
110mm - i dont like it as much as other people. i use it for headshots and it is good for that, maybe i wish even longer focal length. for general portraits it is bit too long for me. bit heavy for me. af is fast enough, much faster then non lm lenses. if i was buying now i would get 120mm macro instead, because of bit longer fl and shorter mfd.
