If someone is interested in sharpening and denoising X-Trans Fujifilm Raw files in Adobe software... I've just updated my post on blog. Let me know what you think about these settings please.
Maybe we can find a new way to post produce these really high quality files.
Looks like the triggers are not available yet for Fuji but as soon as they are, that will be great. Flash seems well built, not too big. Only takes 2 x AAs. Zooms with the lens. Need to try it out properly, but first impressions are good.
Received my 90mm f2 today, and quickly clipped my Raynox 250 to the front and took a couple of test shots and was very impressed. Fantastic quality, and true 1:1 magnification. I had previously tried extension tubes and screw in close up filters (high quality ones though) on my 56mm 1.2, and was never satisfied with the final quality when approaching 1:1... there would be lots of distortion, aberrations etc.
After reading some macro forums, someone suggested I try a Raynox 150 or 250 instead. I thought they looked cheap & nasty, and were suspiciously inexpensive, so I thought what the hell, and ordered one.
I am very impressed. So much easier than extension tubes, as just quickly clips on to the front of the lens, and can be removed in a second to allow for regular shooting. Optically I cannot fault it. I just wish i'd found out about these ages ago!
Anyway, here is a quick test shot of some moss in the garden with this combo... using the standard small XT-2 flash and a piece of paper help over the lens as a makeshift diffuser.
Macro Moss by Gareth Edwards, on Flickr
And here is the patch of moss next to the 35mm 1.4 lens cap for scale.
Moss 35mm by Gareth Edwards, on Flickr
Not bad huh! If you already own the 90mm, do yourself a favour and pick up a Raynox 250 for quick proper macro gratification!
