Fujifilm XT5 Portrait Photography – Fujifilm 90mm f2 – 18mm f1.4 – 33mm f1.4
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34 responses to “Is The FujiFilm XT5 Any Good For Portrait Photography?”
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Its awesome but it is really a different game on this sensor over the regular 26megapixel xr4,3 and 100vii…its just a different camera in every way.
I will throw in the argument that most of us were shooting high-paid jobs with 5d ii, 6d and even the 5d iv . I think we can agree even stuff like an xt3 is far more reliable af than those bodies. But yes the sony a7iv, r6 etc they all are better in this regard
Nice video. Is there any AF-C custom setting that you recommend for portraits? Thanks
The fact that we’re even comparing it to full frame cameras tells you how good it is. The real apples to apples comparison would be against something like the R7. Both APS-C both higher resolution than most, both have dual card slots etc etc.
Sounds like this camera requires too much editing to get the photos you want. Nikon is amazing just shoot and you're done
Generally speaking … Fuji always gets 99% of everything right, which is one of the many reasons why Fuji is currently outselling all other brands in the formats which they manufacture –
Above all … Fuji has VERY pleasing color rendition if you happen to be a portrait photographer.
Great Video
Interesting about the 90mm. Seems to usually be one of Fujis sharpest lenses ever even at F2. Were you using a hood? Seems like that might have been why the colors and rendering looked different.
Does it support cfexpress type B card?
Agree who needs a full frame. That's why I shoot with a bigger cropper, the Fuji GFX. I wanted to do a side by side with XT5/56mm f1.2 and GFX100s/110mm f2 but need to get hold on the XF stuff. Maybe I rent one of these days.
XT5 af is very buggy, hopefully they will fix this via firmware updates
If the Fuji X-T5 was a bit more compact with a better grip, a better EVF and a bit lower price, then it would have been close to perfect.
Hello! Well, by no means is the XF 90mm F2 any soft. It is, despite of the 80mm Macro and maybe the new 18mm, the sharpest of Fuji‘s lenses, already at F2. Not only my conclusion of using all the mentioned lenses, but thorough reviews claim the same. Nice photos you have takes with your X-T5.
Tip .
Pick one eye
Zone and more sensitive
0:45 Please stop with those annoying fake autofocus confirmation sounds.
Hey man, Like your content. Would love to see some more BTS of you shooting with the models.
@gerardneedham I am surprised at the results you got out of your 90 F2 It is one of my sharpest lenses right on par with me 18 and 33 1.4 Maybe I am lucky and have a great copy. Maybe yours is the Monday first build one? Thank you for the video. I have shot over 100K photos on the xt5 I do agree the AF could be a bit better in groups and events. I have been using manual focus a bit in these situations. Although I do not and would not shoot a wedding. Way to much work and long day for me. LOL
Heyaaaa, what will you prefer, fuji xt50 or lumix s9? 🙈
Im here just for the model in the thumbnail 😃 JK, your videos are always good! Fuji is just price gouging these days. I sold my mirrorless gear and went back to A mount, CCD sensor Sony cameras with the excellent Minolta lenses from the 1980s. Not only is the whole system with camera and 4 lenses cheaper than just one budget mirrorless lens, the look of my portraits have a ton of character you dont get from modern camera and lenses. Clients have loved the more vintage and filmic look, so it's a win/win. I agree with pretty much everything you said here.
For me the 56mm f1.2mk2 is king! i use this quite a lot for my weddings and basically 80% of the time for all my Portraits, it also has a close focusing ability which is great for those close up scenarios.
The lens hood MUST be used for the 90mm lens. That's why your photos are soft with this lens. I say this based on my own experience.
Great vid, nicely balanced content. Subbed! Funny you should mention the 18 and the 33 f/1.4 lenses. Bought the first (it’s fantastic) and plan to buy the second. With these 2 lenses, you can cover a lot of ground. And like you, I hardly ever shoot beyond 50mm.
Sony a7CII or Fuji X-T5 for traveling? 😊
Most protog can go around with aps-c sensor, just have to stop comparing with full-frame and get the right tool for the right job 🙂
Credible, candid post appreciated, Gerard. If we are to be “spoiled” then “seriously spoiled” is the way to go.😊
As point of reference for portrait work IQ requirements, what’s the largest image size you’ve needed? My sense is that image size would be a key factor in choice of sensor size.
What’s the largest and smallest form factor you’ve used for portraiture?
Yeah, I’ve encountered Fuji “back focus” and “false focus flag” issues — even for single point (non-subject detect) images. Persistent Fuji issue.
Cheers!
sexy people, fantastic skin tones 🤙
I suggest selling the 90mm and get the 80mm macro
The Viltrox 27/75mm f1.2 lenses may be heavier like full-frame lenses, but in my opinion it can be worth it for those times you need full-frame-like images. 40/112mm f1.8 equivalent is not half bad and about as shallow of depth of field as I ever want. Also those photos of the gentleman with the Porsche are amazing.
Did you find any autofocus improvement with the latest firmware update for the X-T5 ? Great vid and appreciate the use of the Viltrox lens to show them in real world use!
Is there anything else you don't like about the Viltrox 27mm besides the size? Optically it seems sharper and colors look great, but yeah most people complain about the size. To me, the size is not that important because xt5 is already quite big and if I wanted something smaller I'd go for x100vi.
hey gerard! do you use narrative select to cull? if so do you get a consistent amount of 10 focus rating?
Thank you for your honest video. Very well put, love your reasoning.
As I like longer focal lengths a bit more, I also shoot on the Viltrox 75 1.2, but it also is a quite heavy lens.
im sure any camera sensor can do the trick under the right situations. I prefer the full frame as a personal preference. Looking for a second camera for everyday shooting and a crop sensor is fine