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FUJIFILM X-T2 + XF10-24mmF4 R OIS – 1\/5 sec. at F8, ISO 200<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\nBirch Trees<\/strong><\/p>\n
FUJIFILM X-T1 + XF10-24mmF4 R OIS – 1\/50 sec. at F11, ISO 400<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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As a Travel and Landscape photographer this is one of my most used lenses. The XF10-24mmF4 is equivalent to 15-36mm in full frame terms, has a constant F4 aperture, a robust metal construction and its 72mm filter thread means that it accepts all major filter brands. The only slight note of caution is that if you use the Lee Seven 5 system there will be slight vignetting up to around 12mm, though the 100mm filters work fine. The focusing and zoom are internal which means that filter thread doesn\u2019t move during use, perfect for using polarising or Neutral Density Graduated filters. The smooth aperture ring features 1\/3 stop increments, though the ring has no values marked on it. Although not weather sealed I have used it many times in inclement conditions with no problems, though care should of course be taken to protect the lens as much as possible.<\/p>\n
The lens delivers great image quality, with vibrant colours, excellent contrast and sharp well defined lines. I mostly shoot at F11 or F8, which I find to be the optimum apertures on my copy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
![\"Venice](\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/%23U00a9upton_20180415_52-resized.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nManarola Village. FUJIFILM X-T2 + XF10-24mmF4 R OIS – 60.0 sec. at F9, ISO 200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
When using any ultra-wide angle lens care needs to be taken with the composition. Finding some interesting foreground subject to provide a base for the image is perhaps the most important factor. Ultra-wide angle lenses can really enhance leading lines especially if you can compose with them emanating from the corners of the frame.<\/p>\n
The auto focus is very quick, though when shooting landscapes I prefer to use manual focus with focus peaking set to red highlights. However, in truth with ultra wide angle lenses and smaller apertures focusing isn\u2019t too much of a problem as, at 10mm and F11, focusing at 18\u201d, everything from 9\u201d to infinity is acceptably sharp.<\/p>\n
Although I use a tripod most of the time the excellent Optical Image Stabilisation in the lens means that you can hand hold at slow shutter speeds in situations where using a tripod is not allowed or you simply don\u2019t have one with you.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n‘Rays Through The Trees’ FUJIFILM X-T2 + XF10-24mmF4 R OIS – 1\/25 sec. at F11, ISO 200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Top Tips for using the XF10-24mmF4 R OIS<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Compose with care. The key with landscapes is to find some foreground interest. Foreground objects will look much bigger when shot close up on an ultra wide lens so use this technique to fill the frame and create impact.
\n\u2022 Watch out for distortion from converging verticals, try and keep the camera level in both axis. Sometimes this is not possible so my workaround is to shoot slightly wider then correct the convergence in post processing.
\n\u2022 The flipside is to use the distorted perspective to your advantage creating images full of impact.
\n\u2022 Try different perspectives. A low perspective can bring a more dynamic feel to the image. The flip out screen on your camera really helps to fine tune the composition.
\n\u2022 Move closer : our eyes have a focal length of around 43mm so when we use an ultra wide angle lens distant objects seem further away and smaller in the frame so if you can move closer to fill the frame it will help.
\n\u2022 Take care when using Polarising filters. Because of the extreme wide angle of view blue skies can get polarised differently across the frame creating dark spots, which can be difficult to correct in post. The best advice is not to use these filters at the shorter focal lengths.
\n\u2022 This lens is great for environmental portraits, though take care not to get too close to their face, they won\u2019t thank you for the distortion!
\n\u2022 Avoid using the lens for shooting Panorama\u2019s at the shorter focal lengths due to the distortion. You are better to shoot vertically at the longer focal lengths.
\n\u2022 When shooting into the sun remove filters and keep the front element spotlessly clean to avoid lens flare.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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