Fujifilm GFX Crop Factor and GF Lens 35mm Full Frame Equivalent Focal Lengths

The Fujifilm GFX mirrorless medium format system has gone from strength to strength in recent years. What was once a limited lens selection has now been filled out with focal lengths from 23mm up to 250mm, with no gaps along the way. What’s more, there are now specialist lenses in the Fuji GF lens lineup, such as the GF 120mm macro, the GF 30mm f/5.6 Tilt-Shift lens, and the stunning GF 80mm f/1.7. The launch of the original 50MP GFX 50S was a revolution in the industry. Never had there been a more affordable way to get into digital medium …

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50 Great Quotes to Inspire the Photographer in You

Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to climb out of a creative rut. I’ve kept a number of quotes in a folder on my phone for a while and I thought it was about time I shared them with you. Hopefully, you find them useful! If you’ve got a favourite quote that’s not on the list, leave it in the comments at the bottom. Of course, many of these are specifically related to photography, but others are more about general creativity and exploration. These are the things that resonate with me for my style of work. 1. “You don’t take a photograph, …

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What Is Crop Factor, and How Do You Calculate It?

The term crop factor refers to the ratio of a specific sensor to a 35mm full-frame sensor. This factor determines the equivalent field of view of a lens when used on a camera with a sensor that is either smaller or larger than our reference full-frame sensor. Many people are familiar with the two common APS-C crop factors: 1.6x for Canon, and 1.5x for Nikon, Fuji, Sony, etc. But how do we get to this number, and how do you calculate the crop factor for other sensor sizes? Table of Contents Digital Sensor Sizes and Their Crop Factor Crop Factor Calculation …

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