{"id":10003,"date":"2014-03-14T00:18:43","date_gmt":"2014-03-14T00:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=10003"},"modified":"2014-03-14T02:30:54","modified_gmt":"2014-03-14T02:30:54","slug":"good-questions-and-my-attempt-to-answer-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=10003","title":{"rendered":"Good Questions, and my attempt to answer them!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I got two very good questions to yesterday’s blog, and I think they deserve a thorough answer, so i will share some images from today and try to answer both of those questions for everyone!<\/p>\n

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R BALLARD<\/strong><\/a> SAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 13, 2014 at 8:48 pm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to know what makes one lens more desirable than another. For example, other than the micro capabilities of the 60mm, what does the seemingly small 4mm difference really make, that would separate the 56 from the 60? \u00a0The Fuji X System cameras have a APS-C size sensor which means that all lenses are effectively as if they were 1.5 times longer in terms of angle of view<\/strong>. \u00a0So the 56mm is an approx. 85 equiv. the 60 a 90mm equiv. \u00a0Not much difference, but the Macro is a maximum aperture of f 2.4 the 56 is a f 1.2, a pretty big difference in terms of light transmission, almost three full stops!!<\/strong>!! \u00a0<\/span>What makes the 14mm 2.8 the best wide angle you\u2019ve ever shot, in comparison to say (assuming you\u2019ve shot this lens) Nikons 17-35 or equivalent? \u00a0 Lenses are judged in terms of sharpness, color quality, distortion, lack of chromatic aberrations. \u00a0The 14mm f 2.8 is better in all those catagories than any other lens I’ve ever used from Nikon, Canon or anyone else. period.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 I have owned the 17-35 and consider it an excellent lens<\/strong><\/span>. Can you do a side by side comparison of the 18-55, at 55, to your new 56, and show what makes the 56 worth the cost? \u00a0 I will attempt to do that, but with WEB reproduction I am not sure you could see the difference. \u00a0For me the big difference is the 18-55 @ 55 is an f 4 lens and the 56 is a f 1.2, that’s over 4 full stops faster, big difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 I have shoulder issues and am considering the X-Pro-1 as a replacement to the 5D I\u2019m using1, but would love to see side by side test images showing what makes one lens shine over another. \u00a0If I was buying today I would get the X-T1, the 18-55 and the 55-200 as a starter kit, add others according to need!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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DICK GINKOWSKI SAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 13, 2014 at 9:48 pm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I am following this very intently because of personal interest and the waters just got muddier today perhaps with Nikon\u2019s V3 announcement \u2014 18.4mp, 20fps but no hot shoe, clip on EVF, a powerzoom kit lens with no filter thread, micro SD cards only and if you use the EVF, the multiaccessory port is otherwise unavailable. A lot of potential but the things people complained about were not addressed and a couple of new boners added with a $1200 price tag. \u00a0I have invested in the Fuji System as my small system and frankly I use it for almost everything I do. \u00a0I did so because of the design of the cameras (old school controls instead of buttons), color from the \u00a0X Trans sensor, extrememly low noise at high ISO, and quality of lenses (and good selection of fast\u00a0glass), so I would agree with your next statement, I voted with my wallet<\/span><\/span><\/strong>!<\/span> \u00a0That buys you an 18mp XE-2 with a very good kit lens and the 20mp Sony a6000 comes in under that. Canon has yet to weigh in on this and it would be pure speculation as to what they\u2019d do \u2014 either pull another boner or else come out with a knock your socks off camera (and Canon has implemented improvements both upward and downward in the product line). I haven\u2019t even thought about micro 4\/3. An interesting note: Nikon also just announced a series 1 70-300mm lens (equi.v. to 810mm). Hard to make an informed purchasing decision now and, of course, things can change at any moment. One thing that holds me back on the XE-2 is the 16mp which didn\u2019t increase from the XE-1 plus Nikon and Sony\u2019s AF performance. Clear as mud, eh? \u00a0 I can’t speak to what Nikon or Canon will do, I can say the with each new firmware upgrade and new Fuji model, they get closer to what we all want and expect in terms of focusing performance. \u00a0The APS-C size sensor has a definite advantage over Micro 4\/3rds. \u00a0Fuji is building a set of pro grade, fast lenses. \u00a0As to Fuji not increasing the resolution of the new cameras beyond 16 mega pixels. \u00a0Those of us that shoot Fuji have been begging them not to do that!!!! \u00a0The 16 mega pixels is more than enough resolution for what almost anyone does (of course there are exceptions, but not as many as you would think!!) \u00a0No the 16 mega pixels, I believe is the sweet spot!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Making buying decisions about what you want to own and use is a highly personal decision, and the good news is Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Olympus, Fuji, Leica, and Sony (sorry if I left anyone out!!) all \u00a0make some great cameras and lenses, all capable of making exceptional images!!! \u00a0The best thing to do is find the one that you like, and can afford, and stop worrying about it, and go out and make some great images! \u00a0The bottom line is cameras and lenses don’t make photographs, photographers do!!<\/p>\n

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Want to really have fun? \u00a0Join us for one of these workshops!!!<\/p>\n

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Blessings,<\/p>\n

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the pilgrim<\/p>\n

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Thanks guys for the great questions!!!!! \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER AGAIN: \u00a0 I am not paid by any camera company to make my remarks and evaluations at\u00a0the\u00a0Pilgrim’s Chronicles. \u00a0I was employed by Nikon for 11 years but I’m now retired, and no longer have any “official” relationship\u00a0with\u00a0Nikon. \u00a0 I do have many great friends at Nikon and in other\u00a0companies\u00a0through out the industry, but that does not influence my remarks in this blog. \u00a0I do not work for, or represent Fuji in any way. \u00a0Every camera body and lens I own from Fuji was purchased just like all of you purchase your gear, \u00a0from a retail dealer. \u00a0 95% from Nick Coury at Durys Camera in Nashville, Tennesssee. \u00a0 \u00a0His Light does have sponsors who give us their products but none of them gave me anything until after I has purchased and used their products for a protracted number of years at my own expense. \u00a0 I am not concerned with what equipment my readers, students, or friends use, as long as they are having fun, and enjoying photography, and happy with their choices. \u00a0All my comments are simply an honest expression of my “personal” choices. \u00a0You can feel\u00a0completely\u00a0differently\u00a0from me and we can still be great friends!! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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