{"id":73343,"date":"2020-05-25T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujifilmnxtc.wpenginepowered.com\/stories\/fujinon-professional-zooms-bryan-minears-new-holy-trinity-2\/"},"modified":"2024-05-02T03:10:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T18:10:46","slug":"fujinon-professional-zooms-bryan-minears-new-holy-trinity","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-us\/stories\/fujinon-professional-zooms-bryan-minears-new-holy-trinity\/","title":{"rendered":"FUJINON Professional Zooms: Bryan Minear\u2019s New Holy Trinity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Landscape photographer, Bryan Minear, describes how FUJINON professional zooms have ended his days as a self-confessed \u2018prime lens snob\u2019 and transformed the way he creates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTypically in photography, the \u2018holy trinity\u2019 of prime lenses for photographers has been considered to be the 35\/50\/85mm combination, because you can shoot just about all you need with those three primes, \u201c says Bryan, whose latest project explores a different approach using FUJINON professional zooms. More specifically, the XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR, XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR and the XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was opposed to shooting with zoom lenses for a long time,\u201d he continues, \u201cmostly because I considered the image quality to be far superior with a prime. That was until I got the XF16-55mmF2.8 and XF50-140mmF2.8. They completely blew me away with their optical quality, so I softened my stance on zoom lenses and began to change my shooting style to include them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-Pro3 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/2900 sec at F2.8, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For this project, Bryan used the three lenses to frame the rural landscapes of Michigan and, with such changeable conditions, he was thankful for their durability and weather sealing. \u201cI encountered just about every type of weather you can imagine. From 60\u00b0F and sunny to snow and hail, all over the course of a week,\u201d he tells us. \u201cI hope to show that these Red Badge lenses can absolutely compete optically with prime lenses, while also highlighting the benefits of zoom lenses over primes for a landscape photographer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Bryan Minear | Left: FUJIFILM X-Pro3 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/4700 sec at F2.8, ISO 160 | Right: FUJIFILM X-T3 camera and XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 20 sec at F2.8, ISO 800<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThey completely blew me away with their optical quality, so I softened my stance on zoom lenses and began to change my shooting style to include them\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

When choosing a lens to add to his gear, Bryan takes a very pragmatic approach. In landscape photography, he tells us, getting yourself into the perfect position is difficult enough without the added worry of whether your lens will be able to make the most of the opportunity. For this reason, the biggest thing he looks for is versatility \u2013 and that\u2019s where these lenses definitely check all the boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe XF8-16mmF2.8 is a phenomenal lens for big and wide landscape scenes, but it\u2019s also good at interior spaces and architecture. On top of that, the constant F2.8 aperture makes it really excel at astrophotography,\u201d he explains. \u201cIn the same way, the XF50-140mmF2.8 is probably my most-used landscape lens. I love nit-picking my compositions, but it\u2019s also great for framing the moon when paired with a teleconverter, and it\u2019s a wonderful portrait lens.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-T3 camera and XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR + XF2X TC WR, 1\/9 sec at F5.6, ISO 800\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He continues: \u201cI feel the XF50-140mmF2.8 gives this amazing sense of scale that I just can\u2019t get when I am using the XF8-16mmF2.8. But, when you are using a telephoto, oftentimes you miss out on the ability to utilize a wide angle to include a foreground element in your scene. With the XF16-55mmF2.8, I can effectively have both options. At the wide end, you can shoot with foreground, and at the long end, you have the ability to compress some elements of the scene together.\u201d<\/p>\n

During this project, Bryan not only made full use of each lens\u2019 individual capabilities, but also loved the way they complemented each other. Aside from the previously mentioned durability and weather sealing, the long reach and optical image stabilization (OIS) of the XF50-140mmF2.8 was perfect for the shots of a horse and the moon, while the ultra-wide angle of view that is possible with the XF8-16mmF2.8 provided a mesmerizing perspective that helped to boost his creativity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Bryan Minear | Left: FUJIFILM X-T4 camera and XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/6 sec at F22, ISO 160 | Right: FUJIFILM X-Pro3 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/300 sec at F2.8, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cIf the \u2018Red Badge\u2019 is any indicator of a professional series lens, these three lenses all deserve to wear it\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cThese three lenses complement each other perfectly. They cover an effective range of 12-200mm in 35mm equivalence and that is massive. The fact the XF8-16mmF2.8 can shoot that wide and still provide you with such a level of sharpness and limited distortion is beyond me \u2013 all while maintaining an F2.8 max aperture throughout the range. That makes it a lens with countless possibilities,\u201d he enthuses.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the XF50-140mmF2.8 is basically permanently fixed to my X-T4. The handholdability that is possible between the IBIS of the camera and the OIS of the lens is astounding. I have made handheld images at 140mm as low as 1\/4 sec and still gotten a sharp image. It\u2019s for sure my workhorse lens.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Bryan Minear | Left: FUJIFILM X-Pro3 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/125 sec at F8, ISO 160 | Right: FUJIFILM X-Pro3 camera and XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR lens, 1\/750 sec at F2.8, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In conclusion, although he used to think that zoom lenses took away from his photography, Bryan tells us that since using the FUJINON professional zooms, he believes the total opposite. \u201cIf the \u2018Red Badge\u2019 is any indicator of a professional series lens, these three lenses all deserve to wear it,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have definitely redefined the way that I shoot. I used to think a \u2018zoom\u2019 lens was the lazy photographer\u2019s way to get a shot, but what I\u2019ve found with my personal experience is quite the opposite,\u201d he reveals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still think just as intentionally about how I shoot. Having the ability to step back even further and zoom in \u2013 or get even closer and zoom out wide to make the most creative image possible \u2013 has made me a better photographer overall. Why limit yourself when the possibilities are wide open?\u201d<\/p>\n

The FUJINON XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR<\/a><\/strong>, XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR<\/a><\/strong> and XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR<\/a><\/strong> are now available at FUJIFILM Authorized Dealers<\/a><\/strong> across the USA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Bryan Minear | FUJIFILM X-T3 camera and XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR lens, 1\/1700 sec at F2.8, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER<\/h3>\n

With roots in fine-art photography and graphic design, Bryan Minear\u2019s striking landscape, lifestyle, and commercial photography has led to him working with a long list of high-profile clients.<\/p>\n

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