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X-E2 + 27f2.8

XT1 & 35/1.4

Share few picture of my Vietnam Trip. Buy experience not new gear ✌️ (if is not broken)

Hey Girls Want A Ride?

Sweep With Me

Hanoi Old Folk

"A" People 

Fearlessly

Sapa Cyclops Kid

Portrait of my Vietnam Trip 2019

ROFL!!!!
I wish I had thought of that, it would be hilarious!. (it is actually a section of cobblestone used as a parking area. Snow covered of course.)
Ahh winter, we hardly knew ye ...

XT1 & 23/2

these last winter days
 

 

 
X-E2 + 35f2

Most of the green in the landscapes is from conifers.  The deciduous trees and shrubs have not yet begun leafing out.  But we had more snow and other moisture this winter than in the past 10 years!  However, with the intense sunlight at 7000 feet of elevation it disappears fairly quickly.
That landscape was taken on equinox day, a few hours before the change of seasons.  Here's another.

The only green I've got these days is a rusty hand rail. So I'm in a phase called waiting for the sun.

The only green I've got these days is a rusty hand rail. So I'm in a phase called waiting for the sun.

The only green I've got these days is a rusty hand rail. So I'm in a phase called waiting for the sun.

I'd like to have the same kind of winter as you are Merlin and call the green sunny view "winter landscape". 😁

I'd like to have the same kind of winter as you are Merlin and call the green sunny view "winter landscape". 😁

I'd like to have the same kind of winter as you are Merlin and call the green sunny view "winter landscape". 😁

these last winter days
 

 

 
X-E2 + 35f2

these last winter days
 

 

 
X-E2 + 35f2

Hi all! I took my xt3 out into the freezing cold temps of northern Canada to see if it could still operate (-35 Celsius wind chill) , and I was very happy with the results! Along with the vertical battery grip I was able to shoot 179 raw photos, 8 minutes of 1080p @120fps footage, and 12 minutes of 4K footage. Also I kept the camera turned on the entire time and it stayed alive for 2 hours and 10 minutes! It almost lasted longer than I could in the cold temps! Here is a video of the “experiment” Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/KbPLtC8MmZM

The distant high peak is Monte Antelao (3264m), further to the right (invisible) is Marmolada (3343m).
I rather like this one. Looks like a nicely peaceful scene, but if you want to see what the conditions were really like, have a look at  this (with sound on !). It was freezing cold, I could hardly operate my poor camera.

Hi all, I  recently bought the 100-400 with the 1.4 TC .
Since I am really impressed with it, I was thinking of also adding the 2X TC .But since the reviews by others were not exactly stellar ,I decided to check it out before buying it.
Well the great folks at my local photo store  were kind enough to open a brand new box and let me take a few shots with it . And since I was there , I thought I might as well also see how  my 18-55 and 55-200 Fuji Zooms would compare .
It was ~ 11AM and overcast sky . All shots were taken from a tripod ,with remote electronic shutter release (to eliminate any human shaking ). The camera (X-E3 )was set at ISO 400  and all lenses with OIS off and auto Aperture on.
1. 18-55 vs. 55-200 :
Just for fun, I wanted to find out how the 18-55 would compare with the  55-200 , both at  55mm(  the only focal length they have in common ) Let me just say that I am very happy with the results I always get from both and I will definitely keep them due to their size, weight and versatility. And since the 18-55 is probably  the most commonly  included "kit" lens, I thought others might find it interesting as well. I took 3 shots ,at different subjects and distances .
Results: the 55-200 (with both lenses at 55mm) is the better lens 
2. 55-200 vs. 100-400 :
With both , I took shots at 100, 150 and 200
Results: at 100-150 mm it's close , but at 200mm the 100-400  is definitely the better lens
3. 100-400 with and without the 1.4 and 2X TC's :
     First : without any TC at 100, 140, 200, 280 , 300 and 400mm
     Second : with 1.4X TC  at 100(140  eq.) 200 (280 eq.) 300( 420eq.) and 400(560eq.)mm
     Third: with 2X  TC  at 100 (200eq) , 200 (400eq,) and 400(800eq) mm
Results with the 1.4X TC :
 when comparing the results at each matching focal length ( w/and without the TC ), they were ALL very, very close, up to ~300mm, even when enlarging the non TC images to the 1.4 X , with just a tad in favor of the lens without the TC .
And at max. 400mm ,  the difference in quality only starts to show up when cropping  both images to well over at least DOUBLE their size (up in 800mm territory )  at which point the 1.4 X starts to earn it's keep .
Results with the 2X TC :
long story short , at ALL focal lengths( even at max. 400mm ) the results taken with just the basic lens and then cropped to match the size taken with the 2X converter were all sharper ( I was very disappointed because I really wanted it for the occasional extra reach )
Conclusion : I am extremely satisfied with this lens and the 1.4 X TC .