Dr.Nipun

So, the new smart adapters from Fringer n another comoany have been released n it's being sold like a hot cake. The only reason I can think of buying it, if it becomes available, is so that I can use cheaper good quality lens from Canon which aren't available in Fuji Lineup. FYI I don't have any previous Canon lens. Now the problems I'm seeing are, Fuji primes are top notch so I don't feel the need for investing in any other brand primes. But the zooms....well, although they aren't bad by any means, the cheaper ones have variable apertures which is quite a pain for me being a wedding photographer and the pro ones have individual issues. To be precise, the problems that bothering me are, 16-55 f2.8 has standard 24-70 focal length but f2.8 produces a full frame f4ish background blur which is not very usable for me at 55 end. Again, being a wedding photographer, background blur is important to me. And 50-140 f2.8 has probably the most notorious background blur as a portrait lens. Now, I have a XF 56mm f1.2 n I'm quite happy with it. But for pro use, I ain't satisfied with my 18-55 n am looking for a full frame 24-70 f2.8 equivalent, which Fuji doesn't have actually due to that aperture issue I mentioned earlier. Only possible solution atm in market (in light of newly released Fringer n Smartee adapters) is Sigma 18-35 f1.8 lens. Although it has almost 24-50 full frame focal length, but I can easily sacrifice the focal length gap for the full frame equivalent f2.8 aperture. So I was really excited about it. Then I found the inconsistent focus issue problem with the lens with canon cameras. So if anyone has a first hand experience with this lens used on Fuji bodies, please let me know your experience. Also one thing I need to know from you guys, will mirrorless cameras like Fuji's need lens calibration? If so, there's again another problem because mostly I use 2 bodies n if a single camera calibration for the lens doesn't work on another body, it'll b very cumbersome for me. Now I am really heart broken. I need a good 24-70 lens. But as Sigma is there, it has reduced my interest to buy 1000+ USD Fuji 16-55. Then again I'm thinking if there is any rumour like Fuji will release a standard zoom lens like Sigma ones or even better, maybe 16-55 f1.8???? I wish they would. That also almost obsolutes the necessity for that smart adapters for me. So guys, tell me what's yr suggestion n thoughts on the matter? I guess a 16-55 f1.8 should be the first priority for Fuji right now rather than making camera bodies every year. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Hello guys, It's been long I have come here for some help. The forum has always been helpful to me n I am really grateful to u guys. So whenever I'm in trouble, I simply come here. Now I have a few queries as I have recently started shooting photographs professionally. So here are the qs: 1. In BBF, is there any way to activate Eye Detection? Sometimes I find that even though I'm focusing on the face, due to low aperture the eyes of the subjects aren't as sharp. 2. In Bulb mode, is it normal that the flash won't lighten up? I tried a few times but not a single time it worked. What is it that I'm doing wrong here? 3. Anyone using here Godox X1T trigger? Is there anyway to switch off a specific flash while using multiple flash in a channel? Suppose I have setup 2 flashes. Now first I want to test the 2nd flash for rim light n don't want to fire the main flash, so that I can see its output n then I want to activate the main flash. I mean, I don't want to physically go there n switch it on n off. As I have no assistants n in some situation, it's just cumbersome during weddings. Thanks a lot guys in advance. Any suggestion will be highly appreciated. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Yes. Godox latest flashes r cross compatible with different brand x1t transmitter. But please keep in mind, on-camera may not be compatible. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Could u try the 50mm yet??? Thanks again. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I am also in dilemma in between these 2 lenses. My purpose is traditional style wedding photography, not a documentary style. Does anyone have real experience in these sorts of situation? TIA Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

That's an awesome piece of advice. Thanks man. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Wow...very nice advice. Thanks a lot. I have decided that as I have bought the Samyang 12mm, I will give a try with it to see how much I can do and like the manual lenses. Then I will finally decide. But I am really overwhelmed with all the suggestions. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Actually I am still to gather the money. But yr suggestion is precise and will help me out for sure. Thanks. :-) Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

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I think I should have changed the name of thread to something like "in search of perfect portrait lens" because so many valuable information and discussion are coming by. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Wow...so many feedbacks. Thank u guys. I really appreciate your help. This is the best community ever. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

I don't know what more to specify. And I am also expecting suggestions, rather than something very specific. And I mentioned earlier I want more bokeh. Anyhow your suggestions were very helpful. If I come to any decision, I will obviously let you know. And I will look into WEX. Thanks again. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Hello everyone, I am new to ACTUAL photography. My present gadgets are a Fuji X-T10 and 18-55 lens. I am going to buy a Rokinon 12mm f2.0 lens. But I am stuck in another place. I have a few questions in mind. It will be great help if someone could just help me to find out those answers. But first, let me briefly tell my situation. I want to buy a portrait lens. While the 55mm end of my present lens serves me well, I want those creamy bokeh. But I am also very short on budget. So.... Q1. Should I buy cheaper lens like new Meiko 50mm f1.2 or wait for a bit more to gather money to buy Rokinon 50mm f1.2 or even wait more to be able to buy fuji 50mm f1.4? Or how about fuji's cheaper 60mm lens? or even slower fujinon 70-230mm lens? Or should I opt for some other 3rd party lens like Canon or Nikon and maybe use them with an adapter? Or should I go for a vintage one altogether? Listen I know very well that the more you will spend, the better quality and options you are gonna get in a lens. So I need suggestions on the basis of cost-benefit ratio because for some less money, I can live with maybe-not-the-best-but-better-quality lens. And one other thing, many people adapt lens to their newer camera because they already had those lens, so it is very much justified for them. But as I want to buy a new one, will it be justified for me to buy other OEM or 3rd party lenses? Q2. Which is the best online market to find vintage lens in UK and USA? Also any good site for vintage lens reviews? To look for vintage lens, which brand should I rely on most? And what adapter system should I buy? Q3. I live in a country where Canon and Nikon cameras are mostly used. So should I import some adapters so that I can buy or use those lenses on my Fuji camera. maybe in future? If so, which adapters should I buy? I understand most newer Canon and Nikon lens don't include aperture ring which I think may become an issue for me, isn't it? Q4. As I said, I already own the Fuji XF 18-55mm f2.8-4.0 lens and taking portraits with it is a good experience for me. So should I go for another 50mm lens with a higher aperture or should I go for higher focal length? As I said, please consider the cost-benefit ratio. Well I know my questions are bit disorganised and amaturish. But I am stuck. So I will really appreciate some help. Thanks in advance.

Wow....nice choice there. But it doesn't include a quick access zipper which misses the purpose for me buying a messenger bag instead of a backpackers. But hey, really good choice there. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

Wow....I didn't actually expect someone from Tenba could reply me here. Great to see you. I was planning to buy next week. But for your words, I think I will wait. But if there were any glimpse of that surprise u mentioned, it would be highly beneficial and awesome for me, as I said, I have to import it via my friend in UK. And oh I live in Bangladesh. Thanks again for yr reply. It was a sheer surprise of me and makes me feel, no, corporate guys can be social too :-) Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk