1st Shooting Impressions: The Fujifilm XF33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
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- Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
- This is my shooting review of the new Fujifilm XF33mm f/1.4 R LM WR. Much like the XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR, the latest Fujilux is a well built, high performance lens for the X Series. For those looking for the latest and greatest optical design from Fujifilm, this new standard lens will not disappoint. If you currently have the older XF35mm f/1.4 R, is it worth it to upgrade? It really depends on how you use the lens, but there is a huge difference in size and weight. Check out my other two videos on this new lens, as well as my latest article on Fujilove Magazine. Wait for more reviews on the latest lenses and cameras from Fujifilm in the next few weeks.
🔹Unboxing and First Impressions of the XF33mm f/1.4 R LM WR:
• Unboxing and First Loo...
🔹Street Photography with the XF33mm vs XF35mm vs XF18mm:
• Street Photography wit...
🔹My written review of the XF33mm f/1.4 R LM WR at Fujilove Magazine: fujilove.com/t...
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Can't argue with the comparison comments at all. Very fair and balanced! With a little love for the viltrox, you know it's a properly thought out opinion!
I like the Viltrox 33mm, for the price, the value is exceptional.....
I wish they would’ve just added weather sealing to the 35mm f1.4… It already had spectacular image quality. This new 33mm f1.4 won’t be as convenient to carry, and will not work as well on the X-Pro cameras due to the longer length.
I'm glad there are more options in the 50mm equivalent realm, but WR on the older lens would have been sweet...
Also less beautiful aesthetically. I’m not a fan of their new utilitarian 1.4 lens designs, they lack the character of the older models. The new 23 1.4 also lacks the focus clutch. As a video shooter I’m definitely interested in these due to the poor continuous af on the stepping motor lenses but for photos the original 23 and 35 1.4 look like better lenses still.
@@owRekssjfjxjxuurrpqpqss Even with the clutch it's still focus by wire, not as accurate as true mechanical manual focus. I'm not sure why manufacturers don't do it mechanically anymore.
I bought the 35mm 1.4 used in august 2023, and it has replaced my standard zoom (sigma 18-50) as everyday lens. I love it.
Being as big as his FF counterparts makes it a bit disapointing, and makes me think of the limitations of apsc. I'd prefered a 35mk ii with improved internal focusing and weathersealing
@sleepy at dawn if you want to get a similar result both in field of view and min depth of field you would need to get a FF 50mm f2
@sleepy at dawn who says is not about dof? Plus iso performance is better on ff, considering all the same
f1.4 is not about light gathering, it's about DOF. If you want to measure light gathering you use t stops and frequently they don't match f stops.
@sleepy at dawn I agree with you that DOF is not a necessity the majority of the time, I shoot primarily at f5.6 or f8 with my X-Pro2, but still measuring the light gathering by f stops is incorrect. For example, the 25mm f1.2 Zuiko Pro has the DOF of a f1.2 but the light transmittance of a t1.8, which is less than a Rokinon 24mm t1.5 (that has a wider DOF)
I really liked the long sample photo intro on this video 👍
I currently have the 35mm F1.4 ( for weddings)...I was thinking of getting the XF33mm. HOWEVER, the 35mm 1.4 autofocus is not a concern for me. At weddings, I am able to get the bride walking down the aisle without the lens missing focus ( for instance, I took a serie of 24 photos of the bride and Maid of honor walking together and all 24 photos are in focus : I use center point focusing, and continuous at higher speed ).....so honestly, I don't really see the need to get the 33mm for me ( if i do, it would be more a "Want" than "need" )
ALso, I have shot in light rain with the 35mm without issue ( I also use the XH1 cameras)
I have at 35mm f1.4 and it is fantastic. Renders photos and bokeh 95% of what ff does imo. Honestly don't care between the two. Center sharpness is fantastic. Stop down and it's sharp across the board. Amazing how the 35mm f1.4 was loved for so long and so many YT reviewers now crap on it. I also have the 35mm f2. Another fantastic lens and another lens that gets crapped on from the recent 33mm f1.4 reviewers.
It seems to me that the quieter new lenses are mainly for videographers and those that shoot in wet, humid or damp conditions or largely at night. Videography is increasingly more popular now than when the first series of lenses were made. The reason many of us chose the Fuji system was for manageable size and weight. The new lenses don’t provide much better quality results for a nearly doubling in weight, so not for me.
I agree that video has become a big market, but these lenses resolve more than what a typical video camera can capture, so these also work great as stills lenses. Fujifilm still makes compact lenses, but just giving more options for pros or those looking for faster glass. Of course you do pay in size and weight....
Hi there, I always appreciate your perspective and recommendations. Helps to talk me off the ledge of acquiring new gear…sometimes.
Thank you BHT, using the XF 16mm f1.4 on my regular basis, I'm not scared about the size of the Fujilux, I'm going to get the XF 33mm f1.4.
Beautiful photos Take! I have a lot of saving to do lol.
ha ha, thanks. Ya, and wait for my XF23mm review too!!
Let the reviews release!
how did you edit all those photos? Love the tones.
thanks, some were actually SOOC JPEGs, but most were processed in LR and/or Photoshop. I play around with film simulations and see which ones work, although I already have an idea in my head what I'm looking for.
That new 18/33 combo is fantastic. Always love your reviews, Take!
Thanks buddy. How you like the new GFX 50S II? Good backup for your GFX100S?
Thank you for the review. Are the images at first of the video taken with a film simulation? Provia? Velvia maybe? I like the colors so much
I recently purchased a used 35mm f1.4 for a really good price. I love shooting in the rain and WR on a 50mm eqv. F1.4 lens would be perfect BUT I also have the 35mm f2 WR😆 Just gonna stick with the 35mm f1.4 until it looks like Charlene Wilfred‘s lens. That‘s the goal 😊 Anyways, thank you for your videos about this new gear, it‘s appreciated 👏🏾
Charlene's lens. I just love the look of her lens and it makes me smile every time I see a photo of it. You know it's WELL-loved (& used)!
Great video as always. I can’t wait to try the XF33mm f/1.4 out.
The sales embargo date has been pushed back to late October, so hopefully you can see if a local sales rep has a copy you can test :-)
@@bigheadtaco Oh so vendors won't have in September anymore?
@@bradk7451 at least according to Fujifilm North America, the sales embargo has been moved to October. This doesn't mean there won't be samples floating around. You should find out from your local camera shop if there will be any samples on hand to test out
Fantastic review!!! I love the starbursts this lens produces 📸👌
Great video as always, I picked up the 18mm 1.4 to go along side my 35mm 1.4 and 90 f2. I don’t plan on buying the new 23 or 33 anytime soon. Hopefully a 56mm mkii will come out with the XH2 and I’ll get that lens next.
The 18-55 F2.8 - F4 kit lens is 310 grams and the 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR is only 50g heavier. I also have the 70-300 F4-F5.6 which is 588 grams. I use an X-T30 and both of these are manageable, so why wouldn't the 33mm be? At least for me, it is definitely worth the weight.
I'm looking forward to the 23mm review. If the performance between the 23mm and the 33mm are equal then that 1:5 magnification ratio and short minimum focus distance might be the determining factors!
0:22 Absolutely love this shot
Thanks, I took a series of pictures from that perspective. I will post more someday :-)
I already own the 35 1.4 with the XT3 but now you’re making me rethinking my 33 pre order and maybe get a 18 1.4. I too don’t want to buy one of each ($$$)
But Take yes i can’t wait for your article comparing but please as a 35 1.4 veteran please be sure you test image sharpness wide open. The 35 1.4 is great wide open but ONLY in the very center. For portraits where the subjects eyes is in the top 3rd of the frame, softness would ruin the portrait. So you’d have to center the subject then crop with the 35 1.4. So please test how far out the sharpness travels to from the center vs the old lens, say at portrait distance. You can use a wall for this subject or even an actual human :)
owning the XF35 and then thinking about the XF33 is a tough decision without actually using it. You have to decide if you're willing to drag around extra size and weight for quieter AF and WR. In terms of sharpness the XF35mm f/1.4 never had great corner to corner sharpness except when stopped down to around f/4. That's why I said if you stop both lenses down to f/4-5.5 for street, you won't really see a difference. But if shooting wide open, you gotta centre your subjects....
Thanks for sharing, interesting comparison. Is the weight really so bad. I noticed u mentioned it quite a few times. Im not sure 100 odd grams is a really big deal for the enthusiast/professionals. Coming from FF the 33mm or 50mm FF equivalent its still pretty damn light. If ur into street photography the 35f2 would be perfect. the AF is so bloody loud on the 35f1.4 it would literally wake up the neighbourhood and if ur lucky it may acquire focus. When i sold my 35f1.4 it was good rid-dins the 35f2 outperformed it in every way.
It was amazing using the 23mm. Favorite Fuji Lens so far
thanks as always - its nice to see photo samples in the beginning of the videos.
maybe I missed it so I do apologize - but for video similar reasons to choose the 18 over the 16mm - would you say picking the 33 to use for video is a reasonable thought process over the 35mm? (or 23) which ever one.
I think for video most would pick the 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR for its ability to isolate, versus using the new XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR. However, the new 23mm can focus much closer (19cm vs 30cm) so depending on what you're trying to do. For my documentary from a few years back, my videographer basically used a 28mm and 50mm equiv to get 80-90% of our footage
@@bigheadtaco yes the idea to use new 18mm then 33mm as a combo sounds pretty good. thank you
Great review. I need to think whether to replace my 35mm 1.4 now!
What do you think of the GFX50ii? Next on your purchase list, Take?
The GFX50S II has contrast based AF and a slower buffer with max res of 1080p video. Only so much you can do with a 7 year old sensor unfortunately.
Thanks. i'll have to play with the GFX 50S II, but I'm not a fan of the ergonomics compared to the older 50S. If I could get a killer deal on the older body, I might actually go that route.
@@bigheadtaco You know, that’s what I was thinking actually, if I were to be thinking about going the “large format” direction. I think I’ll stick APS-C though. Hoping a bit for sensor shift on a firmware upgrade for the X-T4 though.
Fantastic review. Your breadth of knowledge is so amazing. Keep up the great work. I have rented the 35mm 1.4 & absolutely loved it, but now thinking of saving for the 33mm.. hoping the character/punchiness of the shots is similar in the 33 and based on your images it looks to be that way.
thanks for watching. Both are great lenses, but if you want to future-proof, then the XF33mm is the way to go.
Nice review, but also... what kinda Fender amp is that?
There seems to be a slight pressure from people along the lines of "Hey, Mike, why are you using that 33mm when 18mm is better for street". It's awkward. 18mm feels slightly gimmicky to me, coming pre-built with its slight distortion and weird background shrinking. People point it at anything and thing the results are cool.
I'm going to stick with my 33mm and see if I can be a real artist, producing interesting images without relying on the lens to add its own surreal wow factor.
this is the way i look at it as well,
Mine arrived yesterday. Love it.
Question: Did you position that Adidas shoe so it's stripes perfectly aligned with those on the box? :-) Great vid, wish these were more affordable. Way out of my budget. I'm looking at the 35mm f2 used right now. Hopefully at some point I will find one I can afford in good condition. I'd like to use it for portraits as well as some general landscape stuff. You mentioned in this video that the 35 f1.4 is sharper than the f2 version. Is it a huge difference? Again, thanks for an informative video.
Stayin with my f2.. the 23new 23 could be in my plans though
Stay tuned for my review of the new XF23mm f1.4
Enjoyed this review and comparison. I have the 35mm f1.4 and the f2 version, and am tempted by this newer 33mm f1.4 for my X-T4. Question: How does the 33mm f1.4 autofocus perform for video, in comparison to the 35mm f1.4 and f2 versions? I would think the 33mm f1.4 would have faster autofocus for video than the other two.
It's significantly faster. Check out dylan goldbys video comparison, he shows video auto focus on both lenses
My xf 35 1. 4 never manage to do a good job in AFC mode, so I expect a lot from this 33, seems to do fine
continuous AF on the new XF33 is good..... depending on the body though
@@bigheadtaco ty for your answer, I'm shooting on Xt4
With the weight of the newer lenses, might as well go full frame cameras.
Fujifilm has the Fujicrons for those who want lightweight and compact; but there are pros who shoot Fujifilm X Series who do want higher performing lenses....
The minimum focusing distance on the 33 is a big plus.
Just curious. What’s up with wearing 2 watches? 😊
There is green and purple fringing in your background. 🤟🏼
do we really need threse lenses when everyrone is expecting a pockatable size camera just like x70...
Ha ha, agreed. I want a new compact camera myself..... X80 please. Make it a partsbin camera like the new GFX50S II. Use the original body of the X70, just add the new processor and sensor from the latest camera. I think they might need to update the battery though, so perhaps they have to make it a bit thicker....
I think that the lens looks great and will surely be an interesting alternative to the xf35 f1.4.
Do the 23mm 1.4 ii WR!!
on its way from Fujifilm soon!!
Well done Take. You nailed it. Biggest takeaway for me was Made in Japan. That's something I'm willing to pay a premium for regardless of what any manufacturer says.
I remember the days when “made in Japan” meant junk. Funny how things change.
I understand that the 33mm f1.4 has better corner sharpness wide open than the 35mm f1.4.
Yes the original XF35mm f/1.4 R wasn’t the sharpest in the corners until maybe f/4-5.6. Most didn’t care because they wanted shallow depth of field anyway, so they’d never see it. But if you want edge to edge sharpness, the new lens is really nice
Such a shame it's twice the size and weight. 15 elements...? If they just weather sealed the old 35, it would be perfect.
I've spoken with Fujifilm over the years about the design of the XF35mm f/1.4. They basically said their current WR technology wouldn't allow them to just add WR to the gen1 lens. They weren't saying it wasn't possible, but that they would have to develop a new way of doing it, for a single lens. If they did so, they'd have to raise the price to a level that wouldn't make economic sense. So I understand why they just left it as is, but also decided not to discontinue it.
Great photos, can you state the Film simulations used
mostly Classic Neg but it depends on the shot. If there's a pop of red, that's Classic Neg. At night it's Provia or Pro Neg Std.
@@bigheadtaco guessed so. Got an xt30 and sadly the simulation is missing. Have tried many custom profiles but they kind of miss the 🎯
Thanks again!
one question.. i recently got a copy of the 18mm f1.4 - is it normal tht the lens elements move quite noticeably and make a clunking sound when the lens is not attached to the body? i know that there is a kind of magnetic system in there for the focusing mechanism but its a bit weird when i have the (turned off) camera hanging from my neck and the lens makes this sound when its moved back and forth...
I love your review! Neutral review hehe
Ha ha, thanks for watching…. Which lens do you think I’d buy between the two?
@@bigheadtaco I have 35 1.4, the 33 is good for the future camera haha. I am going to save up about a year to get 33 soon!
I just want to comment your thumbnail picture on that both had rear caps on. I saw this guy had the rear cap on only on the 35mm while the 33mm have no cap. He even put them together side by side and said "it's not that much bigger". I was sad.
ha ha, that was Gajan right? He's a good guy. I think he was just tired and made a mistake. He mentioned it being late in one of his videos. He's a good dude :-)
@@bigheadtaco honest mistake. Me and friend just disappointed it was a big size change and for a second thought it was not that big. He is good guy and good channel.
Happy with my 35F2. Small size and little focus noise.
That’s the lens I own….. I love it…..
@@bigheadtaco love it. I'm now thinking of getting the 23F2 for a bit wider indoor shot. Unhealthy obsession 😅
35F2 is a great lens for the price point. But it’s prone to CA when shooting wide open in a high contrast situation.
@@philipm.5747 for sure, I've gotten use to dealing with CA over the years since I tend to use older lenses adapted and they all exhibit CA. Some can't stand it and are willing to pay the extra cash for a properly well correected lens that can get rid of it. My XF16-80mm also has CA wide open, but that's at f/4!! Oh well... can't have everything
@@philipm.5747 Yes. Hope the mark II version will improve CA. But we can't have everything yet.
Perfect lens, I'm sure. But so miss "normal" photography: light, grain, and something to tell.
you can do both :-)
Fujilux!!
If this new 33 f/1.4 is not meant to replace the old 35 f/1.4 will Fujifilm update the 35 f/1.4 any time soon then?
Good question. My guess is maybe, but not now. I remember being told a few times that if Fujifilm adds WR and a new focus motor system, they have to change the optical formula of the XF35mm f/1.4 R. Their approach to WR on lenses does not align with what's necessary to add WR to this older lens. So it's not that it's impossible to add WR to the old lens, but that it would cost them too much time and money in R&D to make it happen, and then not be able to raise the price. It makes business sense with what they did. Instead of trying to modify an older design, just make an all new design that can be applied to a new family of lenses, and then pump the lenses out by streamlinging the manufacturing and construction process....
@@bigheadtaco Thanks for the reply! Although I wish that the autofocus was more confident and that it had WR, I’m happy with my 35mm f/1.4. I will keep it as long as I have a Fuji camera. I even love the box that the 35 f/1.4 came with 😊 It reminds me of a more expensive Apple/Leica box. It has a similar size of an iPhone box, it’s all black cardboard with a nice black foam inside and it closes with a magnetic snap. It feels premium. Not sure if Fujifilm makes these kind of boxes anymore?
I guess it makes sense for them to design a new modern line of f/1.4 lenses. But since I prefer smaller lenses, I will probably have to choose the 35 f/2 instead of the new 33 f/1.4 if I want a more confident autofocus and WR.
So after watch your video , we should call Fuji and tell them to cancel the new lens. Comon man
At the end of the day, isn't it basically a full frame equivalent of a 50mm f2 Take?
@M Tech ya my point being, in the full frame world, 50 f2's aren't that expensive or hard to come by. Even newer ones. And you get the added benefit of a full frame sensor. Which is a huge difference
Yes and no. In terms of the same field-of-view (which is possible because they share the same 3:2 aspect ratio) and equivalent depth of field, this is true. But f/1.4 still means you're getting 1 stop more light hitting the sensor, so your exposure won't be the same between a 33mm f/1.4 on APS-C at f/1.4 versus a full frame camera with a 50mm f/2.0. Also most 50mm f/2 lenses are on the lower end of the scale in terms of construction, optical quality, and features (WR, linear motor). They are usually cheaply constructed, low end focus motors, no aspherical or ED glass elements, etc. This is a pro built lens with pro spec optics and high end features, but with a a field of view and depth of field equivalent wide open to a 50mm f/2.
@M Tech the canon 50 1.8 would be more comparable to the 35 1.4 in terms of build, motor, wr... But I get your point. Something like the sony 55 is more comparable and it's smaller and has similar price than the fuji 33 so I think it's hard to justify going for the apsc
@@Caracalaba ya exaclty
Very subjective, but I prefer quality primes with fewer glass elements. I’ve heard that the 35mm f1.4 has a certain character. What does that mean.? I find that the classic 7-8 element lenses produce images that appear more 3-dimensional. Of course the image is in 2-dimensions, but they seem to have more depth.
Zooms and overly corrected primes seem to flatten the image. I don’t think this is something that can be measured and may be completely between my ears, but there you have it. I would not buy a prime with that many elements, besides the weight and size. That’s the purpose of getting a prime! By the time those poor little photons make it trough 15 elements I think they are just too tired.
Speaking of depth: instead of correcting the green/magenta adoration in post process, get an old pair of 3-D glasses and swap out the lenses with green and magenta film filters. Why didn’t Taco think of that?
You are likely referring to the field curvature in the older, less clinical primes. The trade-off is less sharpness in the corners and more color fringing, but the character is incredible (if that’s what you are after).
@@awake780 Not any curature or even age. Fuji’s primes are well corrected. Just a seeming depth not present with lenses with 17 elements. The chromatic fringing is really noticable on Fuji lenses. Just a bit a magenta and green. I was thinking of getting magenta and green filters and putting them in a reading glasses frame like the old 3-D movies. Not really, but I wonder if it would work.
I just sold my 35/1.4 for a 33/1.4 basically because the AF of the 35/1.4 S.U.C.K.S. also on a current body.
Why in the world are you wearing 2 watches?
video af test?
For that size i would expected a f1.2
the image quality dont justify the double weight and size.
1.4 R what mean the letter R ?
The 'R' in all the Fujifilm lenses mean that it had an aperture ring on the lens
@@bigheadtaco thank you
Lacks the magic of 35mm f/1.4
There’s something special with ‘the original'
@@bigheadtaco There is something about 33 mm that doesn’t excite at all was hoping that fuji would do something very special with that lens but I was wrong.