Quick Portraits with the Fuji X-Pro1
Portraits with the Fuji X-Pro1: Just before the weekend I received my Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Lens for use with the X-Pro1. Although I’d used the lens before for my reviews, it was the one lens of the original three that Fuji released that I hadn’t yet got hold of to keep for my self.
It arrived just before this weekends wedding so I didn’t have time get used to it before the wedding. I took it out on Sunday whilst in the kitchen with the kids. These are literally the first two shots I took with the 60mm lens.
I remember when doing the reviews that the lens was pin sharp and beautifully constructed and it all came flooding back to me on Sunday. These images were taken at:
1/90th Second
ISO 500
f/2.4
Manual Exposure
They are simple snap shots (though the first image couldn’t sum up my son and daughter more to be honest). Over the next few weeks I’ll be seeing how the 60mm handles at weddings. Traditionally I shoot with a 24mm and 85mm lens on my full frame DSLRs so the 60mm with its 91mm equivalent is a little longer than I would normally use.
To be honest, I don’t think this is a lens that would be used often during documentary wedding photography but I want to see if there are possibilities. It will definitely become a favourite lens for family Portraits with the Fuji X-Pro1, such as these:
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Love the first image.
Love the hair pulling shot. I’ve got a similar one of me pulling my big brothers hair at a family photo session. It’s just part of growing up. I’m sure it will be useful for embarrasing him when he’s older.
After looking both photos I found myself in the days of my childhood. I have no photograph of my childhood, that’s why i am also upset by seen your both pictures.
Kevin, great shots -did you use a flash (looks like it) – if so, would you mind letting me know which flash you used. Thanks.
Hi Peter – no flash used. Behind me is a large floor to ceiling door which provided all the natural light.
Love the pics
Would you say the X-Pro 1 AF is too slow for family shooting in the general sense? Seems like you nailed it here (though the girl is a little OOF)
Nice family
Hi Jonny,
Thanks for the kind words. I think the XP1 is perfect for family life photography. I haven’t used a DSLR for any major family shooting since I had my X100 a couple of years back.