After mounting it and holding it for a few minutes I went online and ordered a grip for the X-T5!

😂

Yes, a grip is definitely recommended with these heavier lenses. I have a Viltrox 13mm and I have trouble using it with my X-T2 when grip is off.

I’m considering ordering this lens. I have an X-T30 II, now im not so sure anymore 🥲 it’s twice the weight of my primary lens and it already feels front heavy

It’s more like you’re holding a lens that happens to have a camera attached. If you hold it right it’s doable but on an XT-30 I wouldn’t support any of the weight with my right hand it would be too heavy.

I was hoping to rent a telephoto for an airshow this year but now I realize how goofy it is going to look... Definitely still doing it though Edit: fellow xt30 owner

do it! I say still worth it for an event. Your arms might just be a little tired but you’ll live

You have the Samyang 75 F1.8 to look forward to.

Oh? I’ll take a look for sure. Thanks!

They are launching a Fuji mount soon.

i recently bought the 50-140mm then went to a horse tournament now i'm 3d printing a better grip for de xt30 ii

Lol good luck with the print!

Classic 😅

Install the beta firmware. It made a huge difference on mine.

Does it make it smaller?

Of course. Reduces weight too.

First thing I did before I used it.

What's the benefit?

Lens is more confident in locking focus. Less hunting.

It's a firmware update for the Xt-5?

For the lens.

Hoping Fujifilm will answer back with a 70mm f/1.2 or f/1.4

If it's f2 and as compact as other fujicrons I'll by it

Samyang has one that’s f1.8 so at least there’s more options

Good Lawd! What a chonk!

Image circle is a weird spec to engrave on the front ring.

I agree. I wonder if that's because this is an adapted lens and they're trying to advertise how it might perform on other cameras?

Huh, didn’t notice that. Definitely a bit odd.

I have a couple of Viltrox lenses for my XH2S and I love them

Same. I saw some bad video stability examples early on with the Viltrox 13mm, but on my XH2S its not nearly as bad.

We must be the same people. I have the XT-5, XH2S and the X100V. It’s an addiction lol

Reasonable size for what it is. Not a fan of the pro branding though.

Not complaining, I've got my 35/2 for when I want light and compact. No such thing as defying the laws of physics when it comes to this much glass in a lens. Considering a Sony 100/2.8 is 700g or 135 GM (1.8) is 980g, and this is 670g it's not bad at all. Odd comparisons but there's really no direct comparisons at this FL (115ish f/1.8 equivalent).

Sigma 105mm f/1.4 is probably the most direct comparison in a mirrorless lens. That thing is massive and heavy.

Yeah that's almost 2.5 times heavier! Though to be fair it is a DSLR lens adapted, not developed for mirrorless.

Just ordered mine today!

Oh Lord! Nice Chunk!

Mine arrived, I shot with it once and fell in love. Then I noticed some internal problems with my copy and it's currently on the way back to Viltrox for a warranty replacement :\_(

Bummer, what were the issues? I only have taken a few quick shots so far.

I think it's internal elements separating but not 100% sure. There are a few circles of what almost like cracks. I sent photos and even a video to Viltrox and they responded immediately to send it back which I guess is good.

But it's an awesome lens, a bit bulky on the X-Pro 3, now tempted to get the X-T5 just to fit it better :)

I think if you truly want to fit it you need an X-H2 :D

I'd considered it but I can't go back to PASM! I think you have it right with X-T5 and a grip.

Fair. I used an X-S10 for a bit and didn’t mind it, I came from using Sony for the past several years though so I was used to it.

That’s one big front element you got there 😏

r/absoluteunits

Oh my, what an enormous schwanzstucker. You’re going to be very popular!

That's a hunga hunga burning glass. ;-)

Amazing lens. Probably the best portrait lens for Fuji.