The 35 has much nicer separation, it's great for people and candid photography since you don't have to be that close. The separation and field of view is such that the images feel more alive when viewing them, you can feel like you are there in the shot, it feels 3D. In comparison the photos I get from the 23 are a bit bland and flat, like a boring phone snap. Maybe it's my technique, it certainly requires better skills to get an interesting composition, but it's hard to get that separation. Also, getting real close to fill the frame is like real close, inches from someone's face, so it's harder not to disrupt your subjects, like my family and kids. That being said, I did purchase the new x100 because of compactness and other features, and even though the ND filter enables me to shoot wide open, I'm considering getting the TCL to fill that need for candid portraits. One interesting method I saw see online is that you can approximate the 35 framing on 23 by shooting vertical and cropping the top and bottom, it's a helpful composition tool.
0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Why These Lenses 0:57 - The Similarities 2:36 - The Only Important Decision 3:00 - 23mm Review 4:47 - 35mm Review 6:09 - My Choice 7:09 - Alternative 7:49 - Final Thoughts
Brooo I'm getting my first fuji this month and I REALLY want a 27 f2.... I looked at the voigtlander 27 f2 but damn it's so expensive for being a manual lens
@@Victorbattaglia_music ended up buying that in a sale, it's great. Build quality is fantastic, super fun to focus and shoot with, don't think it's comparable to the cheap Chinese manual lenses.
I'm pretty happy with the 23 f2 and 56 f1.2 combo with the fuji. Even though the 23 f2 isn't as sharp as the 56 at wide open. The 23mm fuji focuses fast and if there's enough light, 23mm f2 creates great images.
One thing to call out is the 35mm f2 has a cheaper XC version where while the optics are exactly the same, the body is plastic instead of metal and there is no aperture ring. If you’re fine with that, it’s usually $100-$150 cheaper than the standard lens so you can grab that with the 23 mm f2.
I have the 35 and took it to an event I was attending and it was a tight space, I looked through the viewfinder and just immediately turned off the camera knowing I wasn’t going to be able to get what I needed. But, it is amazing for so much other stuff, I don’t regret my purchase at all
Great video. The 33 1.4 is currently my only lens, i prefer to miss some shots but be perfectly satisfied with the ones i take home than take double the pictures but liking them less. The problem with the 23mm is that in my mind it competes too much with a 10-24, that i plan to buy next year. Yes the zoom is f/4, it’s 2 f stops less, but in daylight the ability to have a 24,20,16,14,12 and 10mm all in one lens means i can say “now i want a wide angle” and have every creative possibility, no space will be too tight and no panorama too wide. Than i can switch back to a (very) fast normal. Also when you pay more than 1000€ for a camera the camera+lens setup will inevitably be between 1500 and 2000€, even if the lens is not really expansive, i’d not be more unconfortable to take with me a 1600€ setup than an 800€ setup, either way it’s a lot of money.
Great video with sound advice. Buy both if you can. The XF23mm f2, XF(or XC)35mm f2 & the XF18-55 f2.8-4 will cover 95% of what most people need if not using them to make money. Then get out, use them & learn how they render before thinking about spending tons of cash on gear that is not needed.
23mm . I've had the f2 but i bought the new 23mm F 1.4 and its amazingly sharp. Like in a different league than any other lens i've owned. Maybe it's because i still use an X-E1 16mp camera idk. I also have the 35 f2 , 27mm 2.8 & the 18-55. 23 is my favorite.
Man my xf23mm f2 has been with me for years across multiple countries. Got it for a good price too, so many available on tbe used market. Can't commend it enough.
So if you had the x100v and got the TCL converter, you’d have the equivalent of a 35mm and a 50mm correct. Although the TCL is bigger than the prime you’re talking about.
You need to add 50mm f/2 to the Fuji. Mate, without the 50mm f/2, you are missing a lot. What a banger of a lens it is! I have them all, and the compression, quality glass, and color rendering of 50 f/2 are on another level. BTW, I love your videos. Peace!!
Yo I bought the 50mm f/2 two times and I am close to buying it the third time and finally being happy with what I got! Switched the first out for the sigma 56mm and the second for the Fuji 56mm r wr
@@maxheadroom7687Yes! The 35mm f/1.4 is proportionally perfect and looks classier when mounted. Even though the f/2 versions are smaller, I’ve always found the narrower front element ugly lol
THanks Matty for this video. I just bought the 35m 1.4 and I have the 35mm f2.0. I'm looking to add the 23mm. I have 16mm-80mm f/4 which has it's positives, but the negative for me is the bulk .. I like the reach, but honestly I don't use the reach that much. When I went to Costa Rica, I didn't have long zoom lens, to capture seeing bats and hummingbirds, the guide just used his telescope to show me and I just put my iphone len on the telescope to capture video; that was enough
Great video thanks. I have the 16mm f2.8 and the 35mm f2. I always feel like I have the wrong lens, too close or too far away. I’ve just ordered the 23mm f2 and hopefully it will ease my anxiety 😂
Hi. My 23mm arrived and I already feel at home with it. I find the focal length really easy to use. I would highly recommend the 16mm f2.8 but obviously it’s harder to fill the frame. I like it for landscapes and for deliberately exaggerating perspective, especially when used near ground level 👍🏼
I have the 35mm and been using it for 2 years and I am loving it. I like that I can stay far away and take pictures within my comfort zone. Only cons that I’ve experienced with it lately is its kinda bad on very tight indoor spaces. Still love it tho.
With my first 35mm film SLR, I used a 50mm with a 135mm and a 28mm. With my second 35mm film SLR, I used a 35mm with a 105mm and a 28mm. With my first 35mm film rangefinder, I used a 45mm with a 90mm and a 21mm. With my second 35mm film rangefinder, I used a 35mm with a 90mm and a 21mm. Based on my experience with my film cameras, I knew what I wanted when I purchased my APS-C digital Fuji cameras. With my first Fuji APS-C digital, I used 24mm, 50mm, and 14mm Nikon F-mount prime lenses. With my second Fuji APS-C digital, I used 23mm, 56mm, and 12mm Fuji X-mount prime lenses. For my Fuji APS-C X-mount digital cameras, I do not have a 35mm X-mount lens. When I need the 35mm focal length, I use a Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 X-mount zoom lens or an adapted 35mm prime lens. Since I know I prefer the 23mm focal length, I own and use a Fuji 23mm f/2 and a Fuji 23mm f/1.4 lens for my Fuji APS-C digital mirrorless.
Man, tbh sometimes I wish I would just have the three (or four if you include the 16mm f/2.8) Fujicrons and be done with that. Include the 70-300 as the only zoom and you should be good lol. I own the 16mm f/1.4, 33mm and the new 56mm. Those are not the heaviest lenses, but they are big and at least the 33 and 56 are optically excellent. The Fujicrons are just so sexy and have incredible value for their price! If I had to start again, I think I would actually get the new 16-50mm, the 35mm f/2 and the 70-300. Never happy, I guess lmao
@@patrickdoherty8701 It's less than half of the XF 35mm f2, yet it's still f2. Incredible lens. Also renders colours beautifully. You gotta be okay (or enjoy!) manual focus of course.
Good video but PLEASE!! This really shouldn’t be another jump on the either/or bandwagon! Buy both and they will be the only two primes you will ever need! Using just these two lenses will give any portfolio or body of work a consistency.
The 35 has much nicer separation, it's great for people and candid photography since you don't have to be that close. The separation and field of view is such that the images feel more alive when viewing them, you can feel like you are there in the shot, it feels 3D. In comparison the photos I get from the 23 are a bit bland and flat, like a boring phone snap. Maybe it's my technique, it certainly requires better skills to get an interesting composition, but it's hard to get that separation. Also, getting real close to fill the frame is like real close, inches from someone's face, so it's harder not to disrupt your subjects, like my family and kids. That being said, I did purchase the new x100 because of compactness and other features, and even though the ND filter enables me to shoot wide open, I'm considering getting the TCL to fill that need for candid portraits. One interesting method I saw see online is that you can approximate the 35 framing on 23 by shooting vertical and cropping the top and bottom, it's a helpful composition tool.
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Why These Lenses
0:57 - The Similarities
2:36 - The Only Important Decision
3:00 - 23mm Review
4:47 - 35mm Review
6:09 - My Choice
7:09 - Alternative
7:49 - Final Thoughts
Can't Fuji just do a 27mm F2 and we'd all be happy?
Brooo I'm getting my first fuji this month and I REALLY want a 27 f2.... I looked at the voigtlander 27 f2 but damn it's so expensive for being a manual lens
@@Victorbattaglia_music ended up buying that in a sale, it's great. Build quality is fantastic, super fun to focus and shoot with, don't think it's comparable to the cheap Chinese manual lenses.
i started on 35mm but i wish i bought the 23mm first. still trying to decide whether to go for the fuji 23 f2 or the sigma 23 f1.4
Had the 35mm and just recently bought the 23mm! Excited to try them!
Epic choices!
I'm pretty happy with the 23 f2 and 56 f1.2 combo with the fuji. Even though the 23 f2 isn't as sharp as the 56 at wide open. The 23mm fuji focuses fast and if there's enough light, 23mm f2 creates great images.
One thing to call out is the 35mm f2 has a cheaper XC version where while the optics are exactly the same, the body is plastic instead of metal and there is no aperture ring. If you’re fine with that, it’s usually $100-$150 cheaper than the standard lens so you can grab that with the 23 mm f2.
The 23 f2 arrives next week! Looking forward to adding this to my kit. Excited about getting the 50 f2 next month. Thanks for this helpful review!
how is it going with your new 23?
I have the 35 and took it to an event I was attending and it was a tight space, I looked through the viewfinder and just immediately turned off the camera knowing I wasn’t going to be able to get what I needed. But, it is amazing for so much other stuff, I don’t regret my purchase at all
Great video. The 33 1.4 is currently my only lens, i prefer to miss some shots but be perfectly satisfied with the ones i take home than take double the pictures but liking them less.
The problem with the 23mm is that in my mind it competes too much with a 10-24, that i plan to buy next year. Yes the zoom is f/4, it’s 2 f stops less, but in daylight the ability to have a 24,20,16,14,12 and 10mm all in one lens means i can say “now i want a wide angle” and have every creative possibility, no space will be too tight and no panorama too wide. Than i can switch back to a (very) fast normal.
Also when you pay more than 1000€ for a camera the camera+lens setup will inevitably be between 1500 and 2000€, even if the lens is not really expansive, i’d not be more unconfortable to take with me a 1600€ setup than an 800€ setup, either way it’s a lot of money.
Great video with sound advice. Buy both if you can. The XF23mm f2, XF(or XC)35mm f2 & the XF18-55 f2.8-4 will cover 95% of what most people need if not using them to make money. Then get out, use them & learn how they render before thinking about spending tons of cash on gear that is not needed.
23mm . I've had the f2 but i bought the new 23mm F 1.4 and its amazingly sharp. Like in a different league than any other lens i've owned. Maybe it's because i still use an X-E1 16mp camera idk. I also have the 35 f2 , 27mm 2.8 & the 18-55. 23 is my favorite.
Man my xf23mm f2 has been with me for years across multiple countries. Got it for a good price too, so many available on tbe used market.
Can't commend it enough.
So if you had the x100v and got the TCL converter, you’d have the equivalent of a 35mm and a 50mm correct. Although the TCL is bigger than the prime you’re talking about.
You need to add 50mm f/2 to the Fuji. Mate, without the 50mm f/2, you are missing a lot. What a banger of a lens it is! I have them all, and the compression, quality glass, and color rendering of 50 f/2 are on another level. BTW, I love your videos. Peace!!
I think the 50mm's performance is basically top 5 of all Fuji lenses. Possibly top 3
50 f2 is one of the best lenses I’ve ever used. It’s a great glass.
Yo I bought the 50mm f/2 two times and I am close to buying it the third time and finally being happy with what I got! Switched the first out for the sigma 56mm and the second for the Fuji 56mm r wr
I have both lenses, they are superb. How do you like the 18mm for travel/street?
I have the same thought!
Am I the only one that think these lens are extremely ugly? I still love them though lol.
I think they look great
@@phil488pista9they look better with something like a square hood lens
@@RoboWarriorJr exactly
Yep, ugly as!😅 35mm f1.4 for me!
@@maxheadroom7687Yes! The 35mm f/1.4 is proportionally perfect and looks classier when mounted. Even though the f/2 versions are smaller, I’ve always found the narrower front element ugly lol
THanks Matty for this video. I just bought the 35m 1.4 and I have the 35mm f2.0. I'm looking to add the 23mm. I have 16mm-80mm f/4 which has it's positives, but the negative for me is the bulk .. I like the reach, but honestly I don't use the reach that much. When I went to Costa Rica, I didn't have long zoom lens, to capture seeing bats and hummingbirds, the guide just used his telescope to show me and I just put my iphone len on the telescope to capture video; that was enough
Ahhh totally feel you! That's the thing with gear hey, there's always a tradeoff no matter what price point / focal length!
I have Sigma 18-50 and Xc35mm for my XS-10 . Planning to get Sigma 23mm1.4 or viltrox 27mm 1.2. which one is better?
New to photography and ordered a XT5 with lense kit. For a prime I bought the 33mm. Is the 33 a good lense? Thanks 😅
Great video thanks. I have the 16mm f2.8 and the 35mm f2.
I always feel like I have the wrong lens, too close or too far away. I’ve just ordered the 23mm f2 and hopefully it will ease my anxiety 😂
Do you recommend the 16?? It's amazing you won't be disappointed
Hi. My 23mm arrived and I already feel at home with it. I find the focal length really easy to use.
I would highly recommend the 16mm f2.8 but obviously it’s harder to fill the frame. I like it for landscapes and for deliberately exaggerating perspective, especially when used near ground level 👍🏼
got the 23mm!
and I like your photos so muuuuuch😍
I have the 35mm and been using it for 2 years and I am loving it. I like that I can stay far away and take pictures within my comfort zone.
Only cons that I’ve experienced with it lately is its kinda bad on very tight indoor spaces.
Still love it tho.
absolutely! I feel the exact same tbh!
@@mattyloucas I was gonna get the 23mm but it’s too wide and I have to be a lil close to my subjects. Lol.
27mm might be okay tho.
With my first 35mm film SLR, I used a 50mm with a 135mm and a 28mm.
With my second 35mm film SLR, I used a 35mm with a 105mm and a 28mm.
With my first 35mm film rangefinder, I used a 45mm with a 90mm and a 21mm.
With my second 35mm film rangefinder, I used a 35mm with a 90mm and a 21mm.
Based on my experience with my film cameras, I knew what I wanted when I purchased my APS-C digital Fuji cameras.
With my first Fuji APS-C digital, I used 24mm, 50mm, and 14mm Nikon F-mount prime lenses.
With my second Fuji APS-C digital, I used 23mm, 56mm, and 12mm Fuji X-mount prime lenses.
For my Fuji APS-C X-mount digital cameras, I do not have a 35mm X-mount lens. When I need the 35mm focal length, I use a Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 X-mount zoom lens or an adapted 35mm prime lens.
Since I know I prefer the 23mm focal length, I own and use a Fuji 23mm f/2 and a Fuji 23mm f/1.4 lens for my Fuji APS-C digital mirrorless.
Man, tbh sometimes I wish I would just have the three (or four if you include the 16mm f/2.8) Fujicrons and be done with that. Include the 70-300 as the only zoom and you should be good lol. I own the 16mm f/1.4, 33mm and the new 56mm. Those are not the heaviest lenses, but they are big and at least the 33 and 56 are optically excellent. The Fujicrons are just so sexy and have incredible value for their price! If I had to start again, I think I would actually get the new 16-50mm, the 35mm f/2 and the 70-300. Never happy, I guess lmao
It's always a case of grass is greener hey! Maybe try do a few rental weekends and see which suits your photog style
Hey great shots and great review. I wonder why youtube always converts focal lengths to full frame though. Fullframe is way to bulky for travel :)
It's just because a full frame is a good standard to compare lenses from the different systems.
I got both of these =) They're amazing !
I have 35mm lens should i get 23 mm lens or should i get a different focal length because it's too similar?
they are pretty similar, however I think it's worth it / a good combo!
From my prospective I choose 23mm +56mm. It's covered all my needs mostly.
Is this the 23mm lens you're referring to? Fujinon XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR
It’s the XF 23mm F2 he has in the video
Sold my 23 35 f2 for the 27 f2 voigt! ❤
Why
Yeah why 😂
@@patrickdoherty8701 It's less than half of the XF 35mm f2, yet it's still f2. Incredible lens. Also renders colours beautifully. You gotta be okay (or enjoy!) manual focus of course.
Kinda did the same, the Voigt is such a gem of a lens! Sold my 23 (and going to sell my 16 2.8), but still holding on to the 35m.
Get both!
I have the 50mm f2 and tbh compared to the 35mm, it's "2 steps" difference to get the same field of view
I choose 18-350mm
Nice!
Good video but PLEASE!! This really shouldn’t be another jump on the either/or bandwagon! Buy both and they will be the only two primes you will ever need! Using just these two lenses will give any portfolio or body of work a consistency.
I can completely agree with this! Owning both, they each have their place in my workflow!
What about 25 mm
23 or 27 for me (or a good zoom)
got the 23mm!
Ayy love this!
Get the 27 f2.8
Also an epic option
Good one!
Glad it helped!
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Take in consideration that both lenses are a non-weather sealed lenses.
That is incorrect.