Comments on: Fujinon XF 14mm (21mm) F2.8 R Lens: A Perfect Classic Super Wide, Part I

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:14:16 +0000

Sorry to hear that, Dean. I have purchased multiple adapters from them and they were all good. Were you able to remove the lens after fiddling with it? A drop of silicon grease or spray did the trick for me on some other adapters. I would email them, if you got it from rainbowimaging (link here) they will replace it, I just bought an adapter ring w uv filter from them, they made a packing mistake and send out the right filter right away - no charge.

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:17:32 +0000

Mike…I recently purchased the adapter you suggested to mount my Nikon 35 mm 1.8 G lens onto my Fuji X-E1. Problem is I’m having a difficult time removing the Nikon lens from the adapter itself. It won’t rotate and even if I depress the release button. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Dean

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:38:23 +0000

Thank you Dean! You will only need the one adapter, works will all Nikon mount lenses and has aperture control for G mount lenses.

By: Dean

Dean — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:21:11 +0000

Mike…love your images. I’m looking to buy the X-E1 and would like to use my Nikkor 35mm 1.8 G lens…and Nikkor 50mm 1.4 D lens. I saw the adapter you recommended for the G lens, do I need another adapter for the D lens or will that one do?

Thank you.

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:38:01 +0000

Thanks John. I really like the 21mm equiv. 18mm is a bit too wide, if I need that focal length I can use my Tokina 11-16mm. Of course I could change my mind if it turns out to be absolutely fantastic

By: John Denlinger

John Denlinger — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:26:04 +0000

Great work. Did you consider the Zeiss 12mm coming in summer?

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:34:40 +0000

Hi Jason, glad to hear you find it useful. If you don’t need video, go with the X system, a camera for purists, the direct dials, aperture rings, logical body layout based on classic rangefinders and excellent lenses are a joy to use. Keep in mind however, it is not a full frame replacement.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:11:22 +0000

Hi Mike,

First off, thank you for continuing to publish your thoughts on the Fuji X-system.

For years, I have been shooting Canon full frame and am quite tired of the weight. So now, I am contemplating getting the XE1 + 18-55 + 35mm or Sony NEX 6 and similar lenses. Reading your reviews and seeing your images is steering me towards the Fuji. I just wish they would release their 23mm/1.4 already.

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:42:56 +0000

Thanks Mike! I have asked FujiGuys to do this but no one as stepped up to the plate yet.

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:48:14 +0000

I will, Justin, check back tomorrow