dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
I really love the guys over at my local shop. They got 3 of these in today and called me as soon as it came in. Luckily I was free and made a bee line for the store to pick up a copy.
Like the 18-55mm this one has the firmware on an SD card in the box. So even though there is firmware pending via Fuji's site, it looks like I can put this on and go out in today's cold and play with it right away.
I'll report back here with JPEGs (RAW conversion will have to be done at home. . . ) but at least you'll have a chance to see what this thing is like.
Cheers,
Dave
Like the 18-55mm this one has the firmware on an SD card in the box. So even though there is firmware pending via Fuji's site, it looks like I can put this on and go out in today's cold and play with it right away.
I'll report back here with JPEGs (RAW conversion will have to be done at home. . . ) but at least you'll have a chance to see what this thing is like.
Cheers,
Dave
Did you have to update firmware?
j.scooter
Veteran
Congrats!!!
It is cold out there today, be sure to bundle up!!!
Would love to hear how the new implementation of manual focus works in the real world.
It is cold out there today, be sure to bundle up!!!
Would love to hear how the new implementation of manual focus works in the real world.
hub
Crazy French
Have fun !
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
Yikes! That's exciting. I was out today in snowy Vermont with the 15/4.5 Heliar and saw a little smearing of detail in the corners. I would be particularly interested in how the RAW/JPG data looks in the corners.
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
DOH!! Battery in the camera is not "fully charged" so the Fuji SD Card will not let me update the firmware, looks like I'm waiting till I get home 
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
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the 14 is in canada...how long before it hits the west!?
i hope i get a call today...
i hope i get a call today...
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
Arrg. Fanboy sniffles. Wipes his nose. (Talking about myself, of course). - B.
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
What I can tell you right now - the focus throw on the focus ring is so short - it's maybe one third of the ring to go from 18cm to infinity . Size wise, it's about as tall as the zoom (18-55) when the zoom is compacted, maybe just a smidge shorter. Fuji is also including those nice cloth "bags" that they included with the zoom.. makes it a lot easier to carry the lens around without fear of the finish getting scuffed whilst in the bag.
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
Congrats Dave. Have fun with it and let us know about it once it is convenient for you.
hub
Crazy French
DOH!! Battery in the camera is not "fully charged" so the Fuji SD Card will not let me update the firmware, looks like I'm waiting till I get home
Cheers,
Dave
DOH! you don't have your spares in your bag? Always have them. Always.
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
cope07
Member
x beauty
x beauty
Don't forget to post photos with the new lens on the Fuji X beauty thread!
x beauty
Don't forget to post photos with the new lens on the Fuji X beauty thread!
FA Limited
missing in action
and while you wait enjoy some sample images from Fuji that aren't all bad although the one with the film looks a bit nasty probably due to DOF and field curvature (i'm guessing)
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujinon_lens_xf14mmf28_r/sample_images/
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujinon_lens_xf14mmf28_r/sample_images/
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
Here's a link to 5 test jpegs - ignore subject matter but it gives you an idea of the what the lens can do:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_nexus/sets/72157632550926039/
I REALLY like the way this lens handles. I tried out the manual focus lock and I can definitely see that being useful at f5.6 and beyond. This lens, to me, right now, is a keeper.
Cheers,
Dave
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_nexus/sets/72157632550926039/
I REALLY like the way this lens handles. I tried out the manual focus lock and I can definitely see that being useful at f5.6 and beyond. This lens, to me, right now, is a keeper.
Cheers,
Dave
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
MAN! Look at the corners in those pix. Sharpie, sharp, sharp. Thanks for posting Dave. I spent some time looking at 15/4.5 Heliar performance in XP1 snapshots today and I have to say I think your Fuji lens is a winner.
Ben
Ben
GaryLH
Veteran
NICE
. Thanks for sharing. Is it possible to get a size comparison photo w/o lens hood between the 35f1.4 and the new 14f2.8.Gary
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NICE
Gary
that would be great...it looks big!
dejavu
Member
Thanks for sharing your first impressions! I can't wait for mine to arrive.
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my 14 arrived today!!