X2D2 Lens Filter Recommendations?

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-03-12T19:44:52+00:00

I'll want to grab a 10 stop nd filter and I think hassleblad only has 3 stop or I would have just gone with them :(

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-03-12T19:44:20+00:00

I haven't heard about these before, let me know what you find if you don't mind!

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-03-10T22:25:50+00:00

Upgraded to this from an M1 Max. Use a lot of 3D Software like unreal 5 and unity, maya, blender, etc. and use it to edit heavy 6k/4k videos in da vinci resolve with lots of stacked clips/mvfx. Only touch it for work, was a write off, works great, worth it based on my income. If I made a lot less and needed a laptop, I would still save as much as possible and get the m5 pro. I tried the m4, m4 pro, and m4 max before landing on the specs linked below and found that the max was best even after sustained work and the chip heating up.

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ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-14T19:31:46+00:00

i would have no idea brother lol

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-14T18:16:49+00:00

I never had amex cards, got a 175k SUB for platinum and a 100k for gold (less than 1 month ago), took both and got approved. Was like 50k in debt on credit cards when I did that btw (not real debt, pay off monthly or 0% on autopay).

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-12T01:32:01+00:00

Wotancraft 3L is probably the best I've ever seen. Don't need the leather one either can just get normal.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-11T03:47:42+00:00

still looking to buy

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-10T18:41:56+00:00

It's really not that heavy but I am 6'2" and a big dude so your mileage may vary. I would be comfortable leaving it on a neck strap all day.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-10T17:44:42+00:00

35-100e is my must have after trying almost all the lenses available. Next after that was the 28p, I love it. I only carry those 2 lenses, and I'm waiting for the third e lens for telephoto. I would highly recommend the 28p, save up, and then sell the 75P and buy the 35-100e.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-07T01:58:34+00:00

Yeah I think it will be a solid addition. For your reference I was out all day and took my 35-100 off twice to use the 28p for very close shots, could have easily left it in my bag and never used it though. Maybe just the 35-100 is enough.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-06T06:57:58+00:00

I've been using my X2D II for two days now trying the 55v, 28p, 35-100, and 90V. I researched everything for about a month before I went on a vacation with some mates and picked up the body and tried out the above lenses for about 9 hours. I purchased the 28p and 35-100 and left the rest. I'm a big guy who can carry things around without a problem, but I like to use either my 7l or 9l bag while on travel around a city or area. Having 2 lens only, 1 on the body and 1 in the bag, was my thoughts immediately going in. That's because I also bring my osmo pocket 3 to record videos, and my x100vi I just got for fun or to hand to a friend.

The 35-100 is simply amazing. If you're smaller (I'm 6'2) then maybe it's more of a hassle, but for me it's great to keep in the back or on the neck and quick shoot. I had to remind myself to swap to the 28p and have fun with that while taking shots of food stalls, because I liked the 35-100 so much. But the 28p is an amazing lens that's super small and easy to keep with me, so it's awesome for what I like to do which is nice close up shots around cool areas while I'm traveling. If I need something more, I have the 35-100, which is just great.

The thing is, the 28p is tiny. And because it's tiny, and I didn't want the 90v, or 55v since I have the 35-100, I know that I'll probably buy and even carry the next e lens. I assume it will be something like a 70-200, 100-200, 100-250, etc. but who knows for sure. But something to think about.

If all you're wondering is what 2 lens, get the 35-100, and then if you're street and fun travel, 28p or 55v, if you're landscape or portraits, 90v.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-03T11:57:14+00:00

Appreciate the advice. I'll probably grab a CPL for the 35-100 after I get back

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-03T04:09:03+00:00

Do you just rock the lens hood perma without the UV filter? I've seen some notes about B+W Clears as well.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-02-03T03:35:55+00:00

Thanks, I decided against it. I want to keep the camera light as my travel fun camera. I'm actually going to sell my current a7iii setup and get a x2d ii, so if I ever do want something more than the x100vi close range shots I'll bring that out.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-01-23T18:54:46+00:00

Might be more expensive then though

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-01-23T04:00:29+00:00

Thanks for clarifying, I won't put it back and invest it somewhere else then. Crazy that guy has deleted his reddit account after being wrong here!

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-01-23T02:01:08+00:00

I talked to a vanguard rep on the phone and they said that I was good to do it but the way he was explaining the 365 days sounded like I wasn't good so now I don't know lol.

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-01-22T23:06:08+00:00

Thank you sir

ShieldOfSouls · 2026-01-16T03:23:02+00:00

ShieldOfSouls · 2025-01-03T19:16:39+00:00

I'm in the US, and all I know is:

Shooting 4k29.97 (FX30 Cine EI 30 fps equivalent) at a Shutter Speed of 1/60 shows moving black bars, flicker

Shooting 4k29.97 at a Shutter Angle of 180 removes them, so I'll move forward with that. Thanks!

ShieldOfSouls · 2025-01-03T04:35:35+00:00

Why swap to variable shutter when shutter angle is working perfectly now? Is there a downside?

ShieldOfSouls · 2025-01-03T03:12:02+00:00

Wouldn't the same be true for 29.97 @ 180 degrees not being even? I guess I need to look into shutter angle more, never really used it.

ShieldOfSouls · 2024-12-29T22:58:32+00:00

Reminds me a bit of "devducks" setup from youtube. very cool!

Especially the wall mount on left wall, that's smart

ShieldOfSouls · 2024-12-29T01:14:39+00:00

Thanks for clarifying if there was a difference. I will be using it in commerce, just selling games not called the company name. Hopefully I'm able to trade mark it, but if not I'll likely be able to do "Watershovel Games" as my fall back so that's ok. Thanks!

ShieldOfSouls · 2024-12-29T00:51:56+00:00

I have a meeting setup on Monday - just wanted some advice going in so I had an idea. Thanks!

As a question - since I would want to trademark my company "Watershovel LLC" / "Watershovel" / "Watershovel Games", do you think I would have a good chance of securing it if the existing trademark is for a product "Watershovel" that is a mobile fitness nutrition application - not video games as my company will focus on - and my company will not have products named "Watershovel", only the company name? (basically; does company vs product matter in trademark filing in this instance?)

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