Okay so I finally bit the bullet and grabbed an X-H2S for my main wedding body because the stacked sensor was calling my name but now I am kind of freaking out about which lenses are actually gonna keep up with the autofocus speed. I have been shooting weddings for like 7 years now but mostly on full frame and moving to Fuji is making me nervous about that f/2.8 depth of field and tracking. My logic was that the 16-55mm f2.8 is the workhorse right? Everyone says that but it doesnt have OIS and even with the IBIS in the H2S I am worried about those late night reception shots when the lighting is basically non-existent. I have about 2k left in the gear budget for this season and a huge wedding in a really dark cathedral coming up in June so I need to get this right. I was also looking at the new 33mm 1.4 or maybe the 56mm wr but I keep hearing mixed things about the AF speed on the older glass versus the new stuff. I just need something that wont hunt when the bride is walking down the aisle because the H2S is fast but the lens has to be too. Should I just stick to the red badge zooms or are the newer primes the only way to really take advantage of the body? I really cant decide...
Saw this today and just had to chime in! I used the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR for a candlelit ceremony recently and it was fantastic. Its way snappier than the old glass. Compared to the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR, the 33mm is definitely the speed king for those walking shots, but that 56mm has such a dreamy look for portraits. Id grab both!
I was so nervous when I first started but you are gonna love the H2S! For total safety in that dark cathedral, you should definitely look at these:
- Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR because the dual stabilization is fantastic.
- Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR for amazing low light performance. The zoom is so reliable for tracking. It is a really professional way to make sure you dont miss anything!
Honestly, if you're worried about tracking speed on the X-H2S, you really gotta prioritize lenses with the LM (Linear Motor) designation. I've spent years testing Fuji glass and the difference in torque between the older motors and the new linear ones is massive. For that dark cathedral, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a solid workhorse, but f/2.8 might leave you cranking the ISO too high. Tbh you should grab the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR. It's designed for the newer sensors and the AF is basically instantaneous. If you need reach, the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is the only zoom that'll actually keep up with a walking subject in low light. Quick tip... keep your AF-C custom settings on Set 2 for better tracking during the processional. It wont hunt as much and stays locked better. Dont forget to check your firmware.
^ This. Also, are you shooting solo? Reliability is everything. I've had motors freeze mid-vows before and it was a nightmare.
- Always carry backups How dark is the venue?
Yep, this is the way
