Recommended Lens for XT-4 Indoor Video Shooting

[darkarthur]

Hello,

We are about to upgrade from our wonderful X100F to an XT-4, which we will be almost exclusively using it for shooting video. We shoot short videos for guitar pedals, indoors and (obviously) these aren't moving objects. We rarely have humans in shot! What would people suggest we use for the best lens. We will probably get the kit 18-55 and we already own a pancake 27"mm f2.8 prime which we've never used.

Thank you in advance!

 

AndyB

[Herco]

The 18-55 is an excellent lens for video. AF is quite good and silent and there’s not a lot of focus breathing. An alternative esp. for indoor shooting could be the 10-24 but in my recollection it has quite some focus breathing. The new MkII of that lens is actually worse for video as the OIS combined with the IBIS of the X-T4 creates strange wobbly background effects. Stick to the non-WR MkI version which is also cheaper to get.

Avoid older Fujinon lenses as they’re rather noisy in AF mode and the mic might pick that up: esp. the 14/2.8, 23/1.4, 35/1.4 and 56/1.2.

[darkarthur]

6 hours ago, Herco said:

The 18-55 is an excellent lens for video. AF is quite good and silent and there’s not a lot of focus breathing. An alternative esp. for indoor shooting could be the 10-24 but in my recollection it has quite some focus breathing. The new MkII of that lens is actually worse for video as the OIS combined with the IBIS of the X-T4 creates strange wobbly background effects. Stick to the non-WR MkI version which is also cheaper to get.

Avoid older Fujinon lenses as they’re rather noisy in AF mode and the mic might pick that up: esp. the 14/2.8, 23/1.4, 35/1.4 and 56/1.2.

Thank you Herco, you have been most helpful; much appreciated.