It appears that f-stops can be set directly on the lens. Is this correct? Do all Fuji XF lenses have this same capability?
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Yes, for the 23mm F1.4, it is on the lens? In the XF series of Fuji lenses, the XF27mm is the one exception. For that lens you use the rear dial.
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Yes, with the Fuji 23mm you can set the FStops directly on the marked aperture ring on the lens in 1/3 click stopped steps. Action is light and smooth with pronounced stops but not stiff so it is easy to unintentionally move it off the mark you set, for example moving the camera in and out of a bag. You may also set it so the camera selects the aperture for you (in program or shutter priority), this does not lock into place like other camera lenses. Do all Fuji XF lenses have this, no. You can check Fuji's website for more info on which lenses do.
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You will find a full overview on this dedicated lens website: http://fujifilm-x.com/xf-lens/en/lineup/#1stPage14 - 18 - 23 - 35 - 56 - 60mm all seem to have it. A pity it is not on the zooms, would love it on the 10-24mm.
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It appears Fuji specs the X30 for a 52mm front end. The following link is to Fuji's official site, and isn't totally clear, so may be worthwhile contacting them directly.... http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/lens/#See_All
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Nope. Your FD lens will be totally manual when you use this. The camera must be in M setting and then you can use manually set the F stop and manually set the shutter.
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Yes. Sounds like a faulty lens. It works at all f stops. Check if there's a ton of dust in the back of the lens, but that's about all you can do. Also make sure that the camera works with other lenses at other f stops, so you're sure it's not the camera.
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If you want to be able to set aperture on a G lens, you need this one I think: http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-DX-Type-Fujifilm-Mirrorless/dp/B008BBI72I
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I also took a good look at the controls, and see no evidence of aperture/f-stop controls. As has been mentioned by others, you can adjust ISO and EV. If your goal is to change the depth of field, that's not very useful. The only options I can think of are to try the Background Defocus mode, or use software after the fact to change your depth of field. I don't currently have Photoshop, but I'd imagine it does a fine job of defocus. I do sometimes use Pixlr Express on Android. It does a nice job with background blur, very adjustable. Good luck!
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Yes. They can be found here, present and planned. http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/xf_lens/roadmap/index.html . There are adapters allowing non-Fuji lenses to be used, ie., Nikon, Canon, Leica, Pentax, Contax, mounts etc. in manual focus mode only.
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This is the sharpest lens I own. But it does not have image stabilization. So I generally use a high shutter speed even when I'm on a tripod. So I find using high f stops a very rare event.
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Ok, great info as usual! I'm not going to be taking many close up "macro" type shots or shots with focused forground objects w/ blurred backgrounds to start off, and I really like the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, would that be probobly the best "walk around" lens for the XSi then? Also, can a 2.8 lens take landscape / scenic shots where the foreground and background are both in focus? I am confused about that with the f# & lenses.The night railroading shots I posted before are a main priority and I have seen some excellent night / low light posted images under the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens here on Amazon.I have a question on the 50D kit lens quality but I'll try to post that under the 50D discussions. Thanks again for all your input. Ok, great info as usual! I'm not going to be taking many close up "macro" type shots or shots with focused forground objects w/ blurred backgrounds to start off, and I really like the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, would that be probobly the best "walk around" lens for the XSi then? Also, can a 2.8 lens take landscape / scenic shots where the foreground and background are both in focus? I am confused about that with the f# & lenses.The night railroading shots I posted before are a main priority and I have seen some excellent night / low light... » Read More Ok, great info as usual! I'm not going to be taking many close up "macro" type shots or shots with focused forground objects w/ blurred backgrounds to start off, and I really like the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens, would that be probobly the best "walk around" lens for the XSi then? Also, can a 2.8 lens take landscape / scenic shots where the foreground and background are both in focus? I am confused about that with the f# & lenses.The night railroading shots I posted before are a main priority and I have seen some excellent night / low light posted images under the 24-105 f/4 L IS lens here on Amazon.I have a question on the 50D kit lens quality but I'll try to post that under the 50D discussions. Thanks again for all your input. « Show Less
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The f-stop is f/2.8. It's not a wide f-stop, but that allows it to be smaller, lighter, and less expensive given the Zeiss design.
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Pick up a lens with a low F stop. I have a Minolta Maxxum AF 50 mm f 1.7 on my alpha and I can take pictures without flash.
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Yes, it's a clutch mechanism that allows slippage of the manual focus ring past the near and far focus stops. This is true for all my AF-S lenses.
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yes - exactly the same except, for example, the X shows XIF data as an aperture of 4.0 instead of 2.8 which is the actual lens f stop loss of a 1.4 teleconverter. The X wasn't out when I bought mine but I'm not sure I would have cared anyway. Take care.
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Hi! you can use any FD to EOS adaptors. Of course you have to set the F/stop and focus yourself. Some of these adaptors work better than others. The adaptors from Fotodiox are much better made. They cost a little more but you will get no play with the lens on the adaptor. Hint, Mount the adaptor to the lens then the whole unit to the body. Make sure you have the index marks lined correctly or they lens or the adaptor will get stuck.. A little practice any they will be as sharp as the autofocus lenses...
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The f-stop is dependent on the lens not the camera. Additionally, on a zoom lens the f-stop will change as the focal length changes. The SMC Pentax DAL 18-55mm zoom has a maximum f-stop of 3.5 decreasing to 5.6 for maximum zoom.
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These extension tubes simply hold the lenses in place at a set distance from the camera. They have NO electronic or mechanical connections between the camera and the focus or aperture (f-stop) settings on the lenses. If you can manually focus your lens and manually set its aperture (using the ring on the lens), then it will work with your camera / lens combination.
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I am Sorry i forget to Include this Information with My Response! Be Sure to Include a f-Stop Increase to being thing into Focus Also! This is Very Important Too! It is Something You Have To Experiment with to get Correct! Not Hard to Do, Just Use Live View on your Camera and Play with it from there! This Aspect is Very Tricky for Focusing and Experience will be Needed to some degree!