It really is a great lens. I have the XC version of the lens. I’m slowly but surely migrating from Sony to Fuji and the XC35mmf2.8 has been a great introduction to the fantastic image quality of their lenses. The build quality of the XC35 on the other hand …
I kept the 35mm f2 for it's wr properties but honestly I just swapped my 23mm f2 for a 23mm 1.4 and that's my go to for most shots now, I like having more room in my shot and I actually think the 23mm distortion is very pleasing. the 35 is great for closeups but if I'm shooting environment portraits it's gonna be the 23mm 1.4 all day.
Cool, i have the lens on my x-t1, but pictures show darker corners and a dark band left & right side. Looks like I shoot through a pipe. Wonder why only the center shows no dark?
Thank you for the video! Actually I think, if you´re starting of with Fuji to look towards Viltrox. I think those lenses are much cheaper, giving awesome results. I owned the 35/f2 for quite some time, but always missed someting. I think the lense is tailor made for streetphotography, but for portraits it is just ok. I used this lens a lot, especially since it is weather sealed. But once i shot the viltrox 33/f1.4 i was so impressed by the results you get. Thus I sold the f2. Honestly I miss it from time to time, when the wheather is rubbish and I want to shoot anyway. Of course I considered the 35/1.4, but I think this lense is far to old and outdated to justifiy the price.
Thanks, Gunnar! I appreciate the comment. Great point about the Viltrox lenses. I haven’t used them, but I’ve heard great things. I probably should have mentioned that as an alternative to Fujifim’s own lineup. Thanks so much for watching!!
You're so right about that! It's annoying! I don't have any real solutions to it, sorry :( I'm just usually careful not to bump the lens or anything like that because I have lost the lens caps before. I know some companies make rubber lens caps, which might work if they are made in the right size, but I don't know enough about it to recommend anything. Thanks for watching & for subscribing! I really appreciate it!
Great question! So an F/2 lens will always let in the same amount of light as any other F/2 lens. As far as DOF goes, the APS-C cameras will theoretically have a larger plane of focus, more DOF, at F/2 than a full frame camera due to the smaller sensor size. Thus larger sensors offer more bokeh at fast apertures than APS-C but how much more and whether or not that really matters to you is something you can explore and decide for yourself. I hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching 😊
I am really wondering about buying 1.4 or 2.0 for street photo and portraits. And my question will arrive again with 23mm. It’s important for me portability and I also live in a rainy area in the North of Spain. Some people recommended me the 1,4 as more profesional. I am very hesitant about that. Can you help me?
Hi there! Thank you so much for watching! This is a great question. I think that there are benefits to both. My original copy of the 23 F/2 was amazing. Super sharp, beautiful lens. That was back when the lens was manufactured in Japan. Now they are made in the Philippines and I can tell that the quality is not as good. It definitely won't be a lens that you will enjoy shooting wide open, but when you stop down the quality improves a lot. I haven't used the 1.4 lens, but I've read a lot of great things. I think it depends on what you will be shooting. Weather sealing isn't necessary unless you are shooting outdoors most of the time. I think either could probably work for professional shoots depending on what you are shooting. I hope this helps!
More and more I have been using Canon's eye AF, but yes I do sometimes use single point, making sure I'm shooting at a reasonable aperture to keep everyone in focus.
Fully agree - that little lens is great. But you made me want the 90mm/f2 even more now that I saw your review (even though I have and could live with the 50-200). B.t.w. I appreciate the closed shirt, as the open one was way too distracting ;-).
I already own the 35mm 1.4 and was still excited to see that you made new video on a fuji lens. Love your video style, excited for each new one.
Thank you so much for watching, Patrick! I really appreciate it.
It really is a great lens. I have the XC version of the lens. I’m slowly but surely migrating from Sony to Fuji and the XC35mmf2.8 has been a great introduction to the fantastic image quality of their lenses. The build quality of the XC35 on the other hand …
I kept the 35mm f2 for it's wr properties but honestly I just swapped my 23mm f2 for a 23mm 1.4 and that's my go to for most shots now, I like having more room in my shot and I actually think the 23mm distortion is very pleasing. the 35 is great for closeups but if I'm shooting environment portraits it's gonna be the 23mm 1.4 all day.
This makes a lot of sense! Glad you are happy with the 23! Thanks for watching :)
some great shots from the lens Zach 👍
Thank you! & thanks for watching - I really appreciate it!
I have it... i love it, even if I haven’t used it yet.
Haha love it!! Thank you for watching :)
Cool, i have the lens on my x-t1, but pictures show darker corners and a dark band left & right side. Looks like I shoot through a pipe. Wonder why only the center shows no dark?
Great review Zach, thank you!
How do you think, which one is better for portrait shooting - 50mm f2 or 35mm f2?
35 on APS-C is my preferred focal length for portraits. Thanks for watching!
Great video, Zach! This is the only lens I have for my X-T3 (aside from Olympus OM manual lenses) and it's been a joy to use
Awesome! I’m so glad you’re loving it. It’s really a great lens all around.
Subscribed! Love your videos, very down to earth and not pretentious like most people out there. Keep it up, my friend!
Thanks that really means a lot to me! Thank you for watching :)
jolly good little review Zach. Thank you.
This was my first XF lens. This is a must buy as you said. Only negative is focus breathing for video peeps.
Thanks so much for watching and for the comment! Means a lot!
Thank you for the video! ☺️
Hmm, i wonder if the x100 had a 35, would it be more popular? Less popular? I'm going with more popular.
Really interesting question!! I don’t know, but I would certainly love it haha! Thanks for watching 😊
Best review out there on this lens..
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it - that means a lot! :)
I own the Youngnou 35mm F2 Nikon F Mount on my Nikon D5500
Nice review . I am planning for xt30ii with this lens . I like your camera strap . Can you share the link
Hi! Thanks for watching! The straps I use are from Holdfast :)
Thank you for the video! Actually I think, if you´re starting of with Fuji to look towards Viltrox. I think those lenses are much cheaper, giving awesome results. I owned the 35/f2 for quite some time, but always missed someting. I think the lense is tailor made for streetphotography, but for portraits it is just ok. I used this lens a lot, especially since it is weather sealed. But once i shot the viltrox 33/f1.4 i was so impressed by the results you get. Thus I sold the f2. Honestly I miss it from time to time, when the wheather is rubbish and I want to shoot anyway. Of course I considered the 35/1.4, but I think this lense is far to old and outdated to justifiy the price.
Thanks, Gunnar! I appreciate the comment. Great point about the Viltrox lenses. I haven’t used them, but I’ve heard great things. I probably should have mentioned that as an alternative to Fujifim’s own lineup. Thanks so much for watching!!
the 35mm lens cover is easy to drop... any suggestion?
You're so right about that! It's annoying! I don't have any real solutions to it, sorry :( I'm just usually careful not to bump the lens or anything like that because I have lost the lens caps before. I know some companies make rubber lens caps, which might work if they are made in the right size, but I don't know enough about it to recommend anything. Thanks for watching & for subscribing! I really appreciate it!
Is F2 on apsc the same on full frame? I mean, does it give the same depth of field?
Great question! So an F/2 lens will always let in the same amount of light as any other F/2 lens. As far as DOF goes, the APS-C cameras will theoretically have a larger plane of focus, more DOF, at F/2 than a full frame camera due to the smaller sensor size. Thus larger sensors offer more bokeh at fast apertures than APS-C but how much more and whether or not that really matters to you is something you can explore and decide for yourself. I hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching 😊
Great video thanks a lot🐢
Hello. Just found your channel. I currently have a Nikon D5600. Hoping to upgrade to a Fuji XT-3 soon. What do you think of the 27 mm pancake lens?
I haven't tried it yet but really want to!! Thanks so much for watching :)
Subbed, really like your style
Aw thank you so much for the sub! Means a lot! I’m glad you like the style and I appreciate the support! Cheers 😊
I am really wondering about buying 1.4 or 2.0 for street photo and portraits. And my question will arrive again with 23mm. It’s important for me portability and I also live in a rainy area in the North of Spain. Some people recommended me the 1,4 as more profesional. I am very hesitant about that. Can you help me?
Hi there! Thank you so much for watching! This is a great question. I think that there are benefits to both. My original copy of the 23 F/2 was amazing. Super sharp, beautiful lens. That was back when the lens was manufactured in Japan. Now they are made in the Philippines and I can tell that the quality is not as good. It definitely won't be a lens that you will enjoy shooting wide open, but when you stop down the quality improves a lot. I haven't used the 1.4 lens, but I've read a lot of great things. I think it depends on what you will be shooting. Weather sealing isn't necessary unless you are shooting outdoors most of the time. I think either could probably work for professional shoots depending on what you are shooting. I hope this helps!
Great review! :)
Thank you so much for watching, Jose! Means the world :)
I love ur videos ❤️
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching - it means a lot to me!
Thanx for this video 🙏🏾
Thank you for watching!!
do you use single point focus when shooting group photos as well?
More and more I have been using Canon's eye AF, but yes I do sometimes use single point, making sure I'm shooting at a reasonable aperture to keep everyone in focus.
Nice shirt
Thank you & thanks for watching!
Fully agree - that little lens is great. But you made me want the 90mm/f2 even more now that I saw your review (even though I have and could live with the 50-200). B.t.w. I appreciate the closed shirt, as the open one was way too distracting ;-).
Hi! Thanks so much for watching! Glad you agree about the 35 & sorry to tempt you with the 90! haha... :)