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to the task of keeping pace with a blisteringly fast body like the X-H2S, meaning Arcas’ fast-moving subjects can be frozen with ease. “In wildlife photography, autofocus is the most important thing. Having a camera and a lens that offers the guarantee of success when working with it gives you real peace of mind. The XF500mmF5.6 fulfils this task and makes a perfect match for my X-H2S. “I truly believe that Fujifilm has made the right choice with this lens,” he concludes. “It was a long- awaited addition for nature and sports photographers. Its elegant design and excellent construction – sealed, stabilised and with superb optical quality – make this new telephoto lens a must-have in my backpack. Would I recommend it to any wildlife photographer? Yes, without a doubt.” “A camera and lens that offers the guarantee of success when working with autofocus gives you real peace of mind”
camera’s lightness make everything easier, and the waiting time does not become so heavy and long.” When used in conjunction with X Series teleconverters such as the FUJINON XF1.4X TC WR and XF2X TC WR, the reach of this particular optic can be expanded to 700mm and 1000mm respectively – giving 35mm equivalent focal lengths of 1067mm and 1524mm. “The ability to use teleconverters with this telephoto lens multiplies the range of possibilities. I find it incredibly useful for photographing elusive species of birds or mammals. If the species I’m working with allows me to create close-ups, it offers me much more versatility when making photos and videos.” Working with equipment that can stand up to the great outdoors with aplomb is paramount to image makers like Arcas. “It is vital that photographic equipment is fully protected and sealed against the elements. Wildlife photographers have to deal with extreme conditions on a daily basis – be it heat, rain or dust – and it is important that both camera and optic are sealed for protection and peace of mind,” he explains. “This lens more than fulfils this promise. A few weeks ago, I put it through a tough test as I was doing a report on Hurricane Kirk that hit the Galician coast. At no time did the kit falter. On the contrary, it behaved like it should without failure or hesitation – my sincere congratulations to Fujifilm for making such excellent equipment.” Lastly, but by no means least, the fast and silent linear motor that drives the autofocus mechanism of the XF500mmF5.6 is more than up
BEAK CONDITION The rapid autofocus speed and silent operation make the XF500mmF5.6 perfect for quiet observation, allowing photographers to create stunning images without disturbing timid subjects
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