Fuji X-T1 - Manual Mount Adapter - Focal Length settings = Zoom lens?

[ELSELS]

Fuji X-T1 - Manual Mount Adapter - Focal Length settings = Zoom lens?

Hello:

I have a perplexing question - and not sure exactly how I should (try / attempt / decide),upon which settings to use for the best overall results?

Okay, basically camera is: Fuji X-T1

Lens - Adapted Zoom lens (with focal length range of: 28-85mm).

In the Fuji - provided - setup screen LCD window for:“ Lens Mount Adapter Settings “ - it only provides two (2) manually “selectable” - menuadditions to be manually entered - to suit the lens being used.

Now, how does one (when using for example), ANY - Adapted - Zoom Lens / with multiple focal length ranges / setting - determine the “ideal” (overall) best setting to enter for the focal length?

If I could enter a lot more than only two (2) manually entered focal length settings, I would.

Am I supposed to select - (in my case for example) - lens in question is a 28-85mm focal length range,do I enter the mid-way point between 28-85mm?

To me, these Fuji provided menus settings, seemed to have been designed for ONLY - Prime focal length lenses.

Comments, suggestions, and help is welcomed and appreciated.

I am thinking I could ONLY enter the two (2) most used focal lengths OUT of the overall zoom range?

Quite limiting however.

Looking forward members advice, comments, etc.

Thanks for your time,

Have a nice day / evening -

Ed

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[Bobo Hodls]

I don't know of a camera made today that will be able to have its IBIS account for the focal length of a non-communicating zoom lens.

It's up to you whether fiddling with IBIS and that lens is worth your while. Personally, I'd either do w/o IBIS or ditch that lens.

 

[ELSELS]

Bob Tullis wrote:

I don't know of a camera made today that will be able to have its IBIS account for the focal length of a non-communicating zoom lens.

It's up to you whether fiddling with IBIS and that lens is worth your while. Personally, I'd either do w/o IBIS or ditch that lens.

Hello Bob:

In this particular case, neither the Fuji X-T1 camera (nor the lens) - have IBIS.

Thanks,

Ed

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[Sjak]

You can enter any focal length that pleases you. It is only there so you have a focal length in the Exif-data. How often you change it is up to you.

I usually forget to change it when I switch lenses ;-)

 

[Vic Chapman]

You don't have IBIS on the XT1 so we can forget that.

The focal length you set is for your information only so just pick one and leave it set or don't bother at all. What you must do though is set the camera to "Shoot without lens". This is because there is no electronic communication between the body and lens and without this setting selected the shutter would not fire. You can safely leave the "shoot without lens" selected but be aware if you press the shutter with no lens on you will expose the sensor so take care. The camera will know when a Fuji lens is fitted and override the setting.

Your camera will have aperture priority or full manual exposure. Also auto ISO and + - ev.

Vic

 

[Bobo Hodls]

Bob Tullis wrote:

I don't know of a camera made today that will be able to have its IBIS account for the focal length of a non-communicating zoom lens.

It's up to you whether fiddling with IBIS and that lens is worth your while. Personally, I'd either do w/o IBIS or ditch that lens.

Hello Bob:

In this particular case, neither the Fuji X-T1 camera (nor the lens) - have IBIS.

Well, that was a mentally flatulent response I provided, how embarrassing.

I sincerely beg your pardon.

 

[ELSELS]

Okay, Thanks a lot - to all that have (so far) contributed to the thread and answering.

I appreciate your help and advice / explanations.

I thought that I needed to enter the focal length used on the lens, to allow
correct Manual Focusing?

But, I guess that would not come into play per se - as there are no "electronic -
communications" going on between the camera and the lens.

Ed

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[Sjak]

I thought that I needed to enter the focal length used on the lens, to allow
correct Manual Focusing?

No, on the X-T1 it's just for registering the exif-data.

As you say, the focus is without connection. The focus assist only magnifies your selected area, and you can toggle between the two magnification stages with your rear dial.

 

[Vic Chapman]

Okay, Thanks a lot - to all that have (so far) contributed to the thread and answering.

I appreciate your help and advice / explanations.

I thought that I needed to enter the focal length used on the lens, to allow
correct Manual Focusing?

But, I guess that would not come into play per se - as there are no "electronic -
communications" going on between the camera and the lens.

Ed

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[ELSELS]

ELSELS, post: 61500212, member: 1796959"]
I thought that I needed to enter the focal length used on the lens, to allow
correct Manual Focusing?

No, on the X-T1 it's just for registering the exif-data.

As you say, the focus is without connection. The focus assist only magnifies your selected area, and you can toggle between the two magnification stages with your rear dial.
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Thanks Sjak -

I am relatively "new" to using the Fuji X-T1 camera system - still learning.

I would need to engage the "focus assist" - to see (I guess) through rotating the rear dial / knob to see these "magnification stages" - you make reference to?

Ed

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[AlbertTheLazy]

I thought that I needed to enter the focal length used on the lens, to allow
correct Manual Focusing?

Nope. I leave my camera EXIF set to 1mm for all my adapted lenses. It avoids confusion compared to trying to re-set the f/l every time I change lenses.

 

[Sjak]

Sjak wrote:

No, on the X-T1 it's just for registering the exif-data.

As you say, the focus is without connection. The focus assist only magnifies your selected area, and you can toggle between the two magnification stages with your rear dial.

Thanks Sjak -

I am relatively "new" to using the Fuji X-T1 camera system - still learning.

I would need to engage the "focus assist" - to see (I guess) through rotating the rear dial / knob to see these "magnification stages" - you make reference to?

Yes, you start by pressing the focus assist button to get you in that mode. Once there, you can use the rear dial to change the magnification.

As for the focus point, use the focus point selection, before going into the focus assist mode. Myself, I set the front fn button for focus point selection, and once there, with the d-pad you can move the focus point around.

It's takes a bit of getting used to, but once you know where to find the buttons, and have it setup to your liking, you will do this without thinking very soon. The X-T1 is a very nice camera for adapted manual lenses.

 

[ELSELS]

ELSELS, post: 61500253, member: 1131940"]
I thought that I needed to enter the focal length used on the lens, to allow
correct Manual Focusing?

Nope. I leave my camera EXIF set to 1mm for all my adapted lenses. It avoids confusion compared to trying to re-set the f/l every time I change lenses.
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I also have (not mounted / attached it yet - as I was concentrating on this particular adapted lens setup first) - another adapter to adapt an Nikon F mount to Fuji X mount lens, and yes - it also is a zoom focal length range lens.

Hence, I was thinking the "settings within the Fuji Lens Menu: (“ Lens Mount Adapter Settings “ ) - was needed to work out the Manual Focus calibrations, (Smiles..) :-D - but, now with the help of ALL you helpful Fuji forum members, (Thanks!) - I am learning and better understanding how the "World of Using Adapted Lenses - Work or Not".

Ed

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