The 35 f2 is a superb lens. I recently sold off the 23mm f1.4 and replaced it with the 35/2 and have absolutely no regrets. When I think about it, I have never gravitated heavily towards the 23 (35 equiv in FF) and pretty much always go back to the standard 'fifty' and a 28 wide paired together. About 80% of shots will be taken on the fifty and just pull the wide angle when I really need wide or want that perspective. At the present I have the wide end covered with the TTArtisan 17mm f1.4, which works very well indeed on the Fuji bodies. I'm definately not missing the 23 1.4 with that combo.
It has been one of the best lenses I've ever had. Since making that review I actually started gravitating to 35mm FF but still feel the 35 f2 was an important lens for me. Those TT artisan lenses look interesting. Im yet to get my hands on one.
@@TheLiamGordon The 17 1.4 has a few party tricks, aside from speed, hard infinity stop, which on mine at least seems accruately calibrated. 10 bladed diaphragm throws sun stars on point light sources, even at quite wide apertures. The tapered barrel gets out of the way of the viewfinder on X Pro bodies. Its a handy lens for small money.
Thanks for the review. This was the first Fujifilm lens that I picked up when I bought my XPro 2 a few years ago. I have acquired lots of Fujifilm and vintage lenses since then, but this once remains my favourite. When I travel, it is always in my bag, given it’s flexibility. If I’m heading out for the day, I will often take just the 16mm 2.8 and the 35mm 2.0. Enjoyed the photos. Thank you.
I just picked up the XC version, from all the reviews its the same optical and performance as the WR in a cheaper plastic body without weather sealing. Nice video.
I upgraded from an XT10 to the XT2 a few months back and now have a used 23mm f2. Great lens, I may have bought the 35mm but they didn't have a used one in stock. I now also have the 16mm f2 so I'm now thinking, I might be better trading the 23 in for the 35. This would give a better range. I also have the 18-55 f2.8 to 4.0, it's nice ti have the choice.
Drew Eden if you get the most use out of the 23 then it might be worth sticking to it. A lot of folks prefer the wider focal length. But I see your reasoning with having the 16 already
This is my go to lens for my XT20. I do lust after a X100f, but my head tells me that the XT20 and the 35mm f2 is all that I need. Your sample shots are 👌🏻
Teacherdad8 I had an x100s which was great but I kept wanting longer focal lengths so that’s how I ended up with the xt-2. I’d like to have an x100f in the future but my head tells me the exact same thing :) glad you like my sample shots 🙏
I have had that exact camera and lens for over 6 years now and have yet to see anything even close to the photos you are producing here. What would mean more to me is to find out how you got these photos to look the way they do. Until then, I will just keep trying. Indeed, these really are gorgeous photos. My compliments.
Thank you for your kind words! These photos were just the best of thousands that were terrible. Sometimes its a numbers game. I started taking photos in 2011 and have only a few that I am proud of before 2019. I don't think there is a secret sauce except to be relentless and pay attention to photographers who are not just RUclipsrs like me :)
My god those photos are amazing. I genuinely thought that they were official sample images to start off with, but even the official samples aren't that good.
4:04 what do you mean why don't you want to shoot less than F2 most of the time just curious? Also that's a lot of noise in the black at 5:33. Would you say that is a drawback of this lens or is that RUclips diluting the quality a bit? Thanks.
I meant I don't really shoot at f1.4 and I'm happy to trade it for the WR. At 5:33, looking at the original file, it's partly RUclips creating the ugly muddy noise. The original file looks grainy but I have a high tolerance for Fuji's digital grain and I also brightened that image quite a bit if I remember correctly. So none of that would have helped the final look in the video. Either way, I don't think the lens is to blame for that.
I've had problems with this lens going below f5.6. I usually shoot manual and have noticed significant softness on my point of focus. I realize if I'm shooting a portrait at 2.8 or 2.0 some of the face isn't going to be sharp. But damn, I'm nailing the eye focus and the result is always the same. Soft/unsharp eyes.
Jay Wise ... Jay, you brought up a good point. I returned the 23 f2 because it was a little too soft wide open at close range. Because that’s what I’d have often used it for. I was comparing it to a sigma 35 art lens though so it had big shoes to fill. With the 35 f2, I didn’t really test it in the same way. I use it for street and travel instead of work so I was largely sold on the size, price, and weather resistance. I’ve been playing with it today and you are correct, it is softer at f2 at close range. My copy at least, is not so soft that I would hesitate to use the image. It could probably be fixed quickly in photoshop too. Thank you for pointing this out. I will have to adjust how I talk about this lens in the future 👍 I do still love it though 🙂
My solution for street work is the amazing Fuji X H2 and the FUJI XF 16mm f2.8 prime. It's far better than the Fuji X100V point and shoot solution. The slight extra weight is worth it for catching a special moment in vid or pic. Moments come and go once in a lifetime. You need to be ready!
Truly superb samples, and your commentary all makes sense to me. It's also impressive that you are careful to make room for people with different approaches and photographic "eyes". Clearly yours is amazing, and there's nothing you are "imagining" about the IQ that Fuji delivers. I've used full Nikon and Canon kits, and am switching completely at this point to the Fuji; even with the smaller APS-C sensor sizes, their trans-x technology, dynamic range, and superb lenses produce IMHO better image quality, as well as more advanced usability. Great review here!
Thank you so much 🙏 I’m looking forward to fully switching at some point. I still use canon for work and the main thing holding me back is that everybody I work with also shoots canon. So it’s kinda comfortable. Did you switch from canon to Nikon or vice versa at some point?
Muata O haha, I have wanted the 56 for a while, just haven’t felt like forking our the cash for it yet :) there’s just so many great Fuji glass out there
@@TheLiamGordon I know, right? I've been shooting on an silver XT1 body that I bought new at the end of 2017 for $650. Want to get an XT2 now that the prices have dropped. Have a great weekend. Cheers!
@@TheLiamGordon I totally get it. I was waiting for the 56 to go on sale after renting it for a weekend. Then the Mitakon 35mmf0.95 went on sale so I bought it from Adorama thinking I'd probably return it. But it's such a unique lens I ended up keeping it. Then finally the 56 went on sale. So yeah... But seriously, the Fuji system is addictive. As much as I've been thinking about the XT2 body, I'm really excited about the images coming out of the XT1. I'm at @sub_bourbon_chef on i.g. Cheers!
Muata O hey if the xt1 is still doing a good job, I’d stick with it. I bought the xt2 used because the prices were coming down. Prob won’t upgrade it unless the next model has a proper flip out screen. I’ll follow you on insta 👍
I had an x-t2 with 16 f2.8 WR in heavy rain and it turned out fine, it was in the mountains, pouring rain and a lot of mist. OFC i didnt like hold it out all the time, tried to shield it as much as i could, but it still works. :)
lovely photos, I rented a 35 f/2 and XT30 and coming from M43 there was an effortless and lovely render out of the 35 f/2. I'm sure you could squeeze a little more with a 1.4 but for the price/size/weight/value I don't think the 35 f2 can be beat
Thanks for your reply. The only time I take a tripod is when I purposely intend to take night shots outdoors. I don’t want to carry a tripod at all & similarly do not want to carry a flash. Most of my low light stills are indoors. I am not a professional, only shoot family events, travel & street. Hence the reason for asking about the sufficiency of f2.0.
I think if you’re trying to stay below 6400, there will be plenty times that it won’t be fast enough in low light. The 35 1.4 is going to do a bit better at keeping your ISO down, just bear in mind how much more money it is :)
Just a quick question. When you were attaching this lens to your camera. Did it attach immediately with a "click" or did it seem difficult to get on? Almost like you had to force twist it, which was making me nervous while applying. I am using the xt30 with this and it did not attach with ease as with my 15-45mm lens. I just want to make sure nothing is wrong with my lens.
FlawlessJ90 I don’t have any issues like that. It turns smoothly and clicks like the other lenses I have. It might be worth going to a camera store and asking them to check it.
@@TheLiamGordon Also one more thing, how exactly do you use the focus ring on the lens? I am an amateur at photography so its confusing; but when I twist the focus ring I see no changes happening. Nor do I see any numerical values on the screen changing, which indicates to me it is not operating. I am using the xt30, do I have to switch to a certain mode to use it?
@@flawlessj9083 on the front of the camera you will see a little dial with M, C, and S on it. If you switch it to M it will put it in manual focus mode and you should be able to work the focus ring. I'm not familiar with the xt-30 and all its functions but you should also be able to go into the menu sections "set-up > Screen Setting > Disp. Custom Setting" and switch on the focus distance indicator if it's not showing up in the viewfinder.
I have a serious question for you: I am going to buy a new Fuji camera. I am an amateur shooter with Nikon entry level: Nikon D3500 but I have been working for a couple of years in my region and I have been earning some money, I think I could be more professional in next two years. My question is: I will buy a Fuji Body after quarantine, probably X-T3 or X-T30. I have now chance to buy one lens; I was checking the offer and I was convinced that best for me should be body and 18-55 mm F2-8 4.0. Everyone says is a good lens to start with but I was checking and I would pay same money if I buy body and add 18-55 mm or 35 mm F2, the prices is almost the same. My primary work with my new camera should be portraits and social events, I mean, I think it´s the place where I can earn more money now to buy my sports lens. I like street photography, travel, too. Wich of this two lenses would you be ibest for those purpose? 35 F2 could give me a decent bokeh for portraits? What would you pick up in my case and why? I understand I could learn more about composition with 35 mm. My only reason to not to buy 35 mm is because I am not sure if I can make right all shoots in social events. What do you think? I like examples photos with 35 mm, they are sharper. I really love sports phtography, I´d like to be a sports shooter with this camera but Long lens will come in the future.
Hi Danny! I think you would be fine starting with the 18-55. It’s a useful lens to have and will be versatile enough for events at first. 35 will get a little restrictive if you are in a tight space. Once you make some money you’ll be able to save up for all the fancy lenses you need :)
Love your photos. I love the small size of the 35mm. My only concern is, is it fast enough to take photos in low light situations (assuming that the camera can focus). In other words, can you take photos without having ISO reach 6400 or higher. Thank you in advance for your reply.
Morrie Glick Thanks, Morrie! I guess it will depend on how low the low light is and how much you can/are willing to slow your shutter. I often find if I’m shooting streets at night I’ll be above 6400 but I’m usually trying to shoot at 1/250 because I can’t stay still 😂 Do you shoot a lot at night?
Hey man, nice shots. How do you feel about this kit setup compared now to the X100V? I love the V, but I do also like that 50mm equiv FoV. I end up using the digital teleconverter kinda often
Keith I have mixed feelings too. I like the size and quiet shutter on the V. I’m getting used to the rangefinder style too. I think it’s more fun to shoot with, but the value of the xt2 is fantastic and I’ve got a lot of my favorite photos on the 35mm lens.
Wow your photos are great! I'm thinking about getting a Fuji X-T30 and wondering which prime lens would suit me better! Many people suggest 23mm, but I'm not sure 😸 Your video and photos really convinced me to get a 35mm! Thank you!
Thank you very much 🙏 23mm is a great lens too but it all depends on how you like to shoot. 23mm is a little wider so for the way I shoot, 35mm seemed a better choice.
Good question Christian. I haven’t done a side by side comparison so I’m not 100%. However, I’d say the xf35 is just about as sharp as the sigma most of the time, but at f2 at close range the sigma is still easily sharper. The xf35 basically suffers the same close range problem as the 23, although maybe not as badly. I wish lenses weren’t this complex. Basically the xf35 is my current go-to favorite lens, but if you’re shooting a lot of close up photos at f2 it might not be the best bet.
Hi . I already have the 23 mmF2 and I have planned two options: the 27 mm f 2.8 for the small and comfortable, or the 35mm f 2 for what you explain in this video. How do you see it?
Ricardo Suàrez I think the 23 is very close to the 27 in focal length. My choice would be 35 because it’s a bit more different and for me it is still small and comfortable... but the choice is yours. Do you have a store nearby where you could test both?
@@TheLiamGordon Thank you very much for worrying about answering. My doubt was also that due to the similarity of focal distances between 23 and 27. I usually buy online because I don't have a physical store nearby. Sometimes I see in your videos purchases that I think I understand are second-hand material. any suggestions to buy under those conditions. Again thank you very much from the Canary Islands
Ricardo Suàrez yes, I try to buy 2nd hand as much as possible. I’ll usually use a good online store like B&H or Adorama or KEH. Sometimes I’ll take a bit more risk on eBay if the photos look good and the seller has a good rating.
Hi! I am in between the 35 mm prime and the kit lens 18-55mm, latter to be used when photographing concerts mostlly. Do you think I can go with the prime? I just do not want to have 2 lenses when i am going to be using almost exclusively the orime 35 mm
That’s really hard for me to answer. I’ve never tried to photograph a concert. If you’re going to be close up the 35 might be a little tight... or maybe that’s what you want. You may be able to find a cheap 18-55 used online. They’re very common.
You'll see some focus breathing on most lenses. It may be more noticeable while shooting video and I don't think the 35 f2 was made with video shooters in mind.
Danyal Fryer it depends on your use of it. I don’t think you’d be disappointed with either. This is basically how I made the choice... I’d get the 1.4 if I was shooting weddings or models or something similar where clients are paying a lot of money for photos. Because I’d probably need that 1.4 aperture. Since I’m shooting street and travel for myself and RUclips, the f2 meets my needs, leaves a few hundred bucks in my pocket and has weather resistance... That being said, it produces beautiful sharp images that I can print large and would still be happy delivering to a paying client.
Rosemary M Thank you! I haven’t tried it but I’d probably recommend it over this one. It’s optically the same, just made with cheaper materials (I think) and it isn’t weather sealed.
The Liam Gordon It certainly doesn’t look as nice and doesn’t have an aperture ring but it’s a lot cheaper so might give it a go. What software do you use to edit your photos? I’m upgrading from an entry level Canon so I’ve been using Lightroom but have read it doesn’t deal with the Fuji raw files very well.
Rosemary M oh right! The aperture gets controlled from the front command dial... I’m still using Lightroom. I don’t think it’s as bad as people make out. I just slide masking to about 90 under sharpening so it doesn’t worsen any issues. I think if you’re very much a technician in editing, capture 1 will make your life happier. I’ll maybe switch eventually but I have Lightroom free for a year at the moment.
@@TheLiamGordon Thanks. I just do basic post processing in Lightroom. Don't like to spend hours trying to edit an image. I think I'll see what the Fuji raw files look like on LR and go from there. I think I've read that you can do some editing in camera too but haven't looked into that yet.
Rosemary M you can do stuff in camera but I don’t find it very intuitive. I think it’s a good plan to try it with Lightroom first. There is a good video on LR vs Capture 1 by Thomas Heaton if you search his channel.
Henry Jacups I actually own both. I think it’s worth having both if you’re going to use the 35 most of the time and the 18-55 is there for days that you want the wider or longer options. One other reason for having both is the 35 is weather resistant so if you have a camera body with WR too it’s nice to have on wet days.
Traded in my canon 6D and 3 lenses for this exact set up. Call me crazy but those 3 lenses were hardly used to begin with. I think between my Elan 7E with the laowa 105mm f/2 and this, I’m fine. Still seems good enough to make money with it 🤷🏽♂️
Nice review and stunning photo sample. Give a lot of information viewer, especially newbie like me. I think it would be great if you give us tutorial to take a stunning photo like you did.
Thank you! I will try one day to make a tutorial. The short answer is, practice every day and carry your camera as often as you can :) you see all my better photos here but I take thousands of bad ones all the time that nobody sees.
i take photos just for fun..and im not good either.. but i have both 23mm and the 35mm F2 lenses.. and i thought i would like the 23mm for walking around photos, even vacation photos.. but the photos ive taken with it..idk.. i didnt really liked it.. i guess it was too wide for my preference.. i think 35 wouldve been better .. but now i know that i prefer 35mm over the 23mm..
23mm can be a little more tricky. I think you have to get much closer to things because it’s a bit wider. I think the 35mm is a little easier to make nice photos with.
Thanks for the review! I have the 23 1.4 which I love and I'm going to pick up the 56. I think this 35 with the "WR" will be a perfect lens for to add too! Cheers
I like how you think! My future plan is to get the 23 1.4 and 56 1.2 when switching to mirrorless. So the 35 WR was always the middle of the road lens that could stand a bit more weather :)
@@TheLiamGordon This is my set up now as well, just got 23 1.4 used for $750 CAD. I also picked up 50-230 XC it is amazing in good light for travel. Was indecisive about 18-55 again but currently gonna use 23/35 for my every day and 56 for proper portraits
@@JuustJayden Yea I personally love the primes over everything. I have the 55-200 which is amazing to me for landscapes and I even shoot outdoor sports with it with no problems. I'm super amped to pick up that 56mm. I usually don't shoot wide much so thinking about the 16mm for close focus distance and wide combined too. Primes def the way to go. The only reason I will pick up the 18-55 now is maybe for vlogs and video.
Very hard to say. Overall you might get a little more character from the 1.4. If you shoot portraits or at night, 1.4... if you shoot in the rain, or need faster autofocus, 2.0 :)
with that combo your as safe as one can be in a rainfall or next to a pool or even during a holi festival with that color poweder everywhere. i have done that numourus times :D Fuji does not call it weather sealed. None of the product.
Absolutely! It’s never missed a beat when I’ve had it out in the rain either :) I know they don’t call it weather sealed. They say weather resistant instead.
Can anyone explain to me why when I zoom in on my photos on the computer with the fuji 15-45mm lens, my shots look awful even though my iso is low and shutter is quite high (above 60)?? Even at f8, they disgust me, especially my landscapes.. Obviously don't point out I'm a shocking photographer - I already know that.. Just isn't happening . Is it simply a case of buying a prime??
Haha, don't put yourself down, man. I have some questions. It probably wont help but I'm just curious... How far are you zooming in? Is it in Lightroom? Has the photo been sharpened? Do you have any filters screwed on the front? I know nothing of that lens but saw it gets pretty good reviews online.
@@TheLiamGordon it is supposed to be good. I don't do anything with the photo. Is that essential? I know that the photos are supposed to be great out of camera. Like my portraits and close ups are pretty darn good sometimes but my landscapes zoomed on are just downright messy all over the picture, doesn't seem to be one focus are. I use single point and go a third of the way on to the pic and zoom there
The Scottish English Teacher nah, they should look pretty nice out of camera, especially at low iso. If you zoom too far it’s going to look a bit rough either way. Maybe check noise reduction isn’t set too high, and fiddle with sharpness in camera. Also, maybe try focusing further into the image... I don’t know if any of this will help, I’m not the most technical photographer.
The Scottish English Teacher it’s under the I.Q part of the menu. I have mine on -2. It’s not necessarily the optimal setting, just what I have it on... it’s also worth noting that all the in camera settings will only affect the JPEG files. If you are shooting raw, there’s no effect.
The 35 1.4 has much nicer bokeh rendering in my opinion. It’s sharp and has more character. There is something about the colour that comes from the 1.4 that’s hard to describe.
Jon Howard I’d definitely be interested to try them side by side. Sometimes a lens just has a little magic in it so I get what you mean. The factors that really sealed the deal for me was size, weather resistance and price rather than image characteristics.
I used to include it in some videos but I stopped because it was taking me too long to add to each image in Photoshop and I didn't feel it added enough value to warrant the extra time. Some day when I have a good enough video editing software I'll probably find it easier to add in... If it helps, the majority of the shots were probably around f2 with a minimum shutter speed of 1/250 and auto ISO up to 12800.
Jack Carbone what sort of stuff do you like to shoot? Main difference to me is if you like to shoot wider, go with the 16mm. The other thing is it will be harder to get nice background blur with the 16 if you’re into that.
@@TheLiamGordon Thanks for the response. I used to do a lot of landscape and bird photography. I want to move on to some street and travel photography. I sold some Canon gear and still have a 5D III some good Canon lenses. But I'm like you said in the video, I'd like a less cumbersome option. I bought a X100F at Christmas and recently bought an X-T3 with the 16-80 zoom. So, I love your street shots. I want to do more general stuff, and I always have the Canon gear for landscape. I don't shoot a lot of low light photos, so 2.0 or 2.8, or a 1.4 for that matter, is less important than options available for capturing unique photos. I like the 16mm for its span. But the 35mm looks like a good option as well. I'm not a sticker for technical details, I just want a good lens. It's a "normal" equivalent lens vs. a "wide angle" I guess.
@@carbonejack Yeah, I think in your case it's going to come down to your personal preference. Since you mentioned it, the x100f is a nice balance between those two lenses. I quite fancy one myself.
The Liam Gordon I wanna jump to Fuji so bad but the fast primes are pricey. I probably will eventually but I can’t responsible afford to just yet. The good new is Fuji is growing fast and with them opening up their lens mount to third parties they will be hard to ignore!
Did you face distortion issues as mentioned here: ruclips.net/video/DkojGws6px8/видео.html I think nobody is mentioning as everyone seems to be using lightoom?
@@TheLiamGordon In Nikon I used to use raw file and also jpeg file (as shot raw + jpeg) and then superimposed both and results were great. The 35 mm and 50 mm was distortion free and had same footprint in raw and jpeg. I used friend Fuji and raw file was different in dimension from jpeg. Fuji jpeg are great. Now if I want to add more depth to same fuji profile jpeg with combination of raw, I was not able to do due to sight differences achieved by auto-distortion correction. But I am entering fuji system with new purchase of XE-4 and wanted to see which lens to get. 28 mm or 35 mm and then saw few videos on 35 mm distortion. I think it can be fixed but the combination of jpeg from fuji and autofixed raw can not be aligned together. Did you try that?
Sorry, I never tried anything like that. I’m surprised c1 doesn’t have the automatic corrections applied too. I don’t think you can turn it off on the jpg either.
@@TheLiamGordon hmm.. you have not noticed nor it bothers you. So good for you. For one who tries some thing and if it can bother, acceptance is key. Or 35 mm 1.4 is better for photography and distortion is not corrected. So jpej files and raw files have same dimension. Matching lines and same viewpoint.
I also read another experience - Very high distortion in RAW files...too much, which software correction cannot fully deal with leading to smeared corners.
I've watched most videos on this lens and this is by far the best one. Going with this when my X-T4 gets here.
Mario Salazar Thank you, Mario. Almost a year since I made that video and it’s held strong as my favorite lens.
The 35 f2 is a superb lens. I recently sold off the 23mm f1.4 and replaced it with the 35/2 and have absolutely no regrets. When I think about it, I have never gravitated heavily towards the 23 (35 equiv in FF) and pretty much always go back to the standard 'fifty' and a 28 wide paired together. About 80% of shots will be taken on the fifty and just pull the wide angle when I really need wide or want that perspective. At the present I have the wide end covered with the TTArtisan 17mm f1.4, which works very well indeed on the Fuji bodies. I'm definately not missing the 23 1.4 with that combo.
It has been one of the best lenses I've ever had. Since making that review I actually started gravitating to 35mm FF but still feel the 35 f2 was an important lens for me. Those TT artisan lenses look interesting. Im yet to get my hands on one.
@@TheLiamGordon The 17 1.4 has a few party tricks, aside from speed, hard infinity stop, which on mine at least seems accruately calibrated. 10 bladed diaphragm throws sun stars on point light sources, even at quite wide apertures. The tapered barrel gets out of the way of the viewfinder on X Pro bodies. Its a handy lens for small money.
Thanks for the review. This was the first Fujifilm lens that I picked up when I bought my XPro 2 a few years ago. I have acquired lots of Fujifilm and vintage lenses since then, but this once remains my favourite. When I travel, it is always in my bag, given it’s flexibility. If I’m heading out for the day, I will often take just the 16mm 2.8 and the 35mm 2.0. Enjoyed the photos. Thank you.
Karl Newholm Photography thanks for commenting Karl. I can see it being my favorite lens for the foreseeable future too :)
Your photos are absolutely stunning!
TCO Collective Thank you so much 😊
I have taken most of my most favourite pictures, from portraits to landscapes, with my 35mm f2. It's a brilliant lens and it always surprises me.
It really is a gem!
I just picked up the XC version, from all the reviews its the same optical and performance as the WR in a cheaper plastic body without weather sealing. Nice video.
Nice one! I think it's going to be a fantastic option for a lot of people. Hope you enjoy it, Howie.
Awesome sample photos!
I have xt20 with 35mm and absolutely love it .
Thanks man! Great setup you’ve got!
Liam, outstanding review; your photos are beautiful.
Jim Bush Thank you very much, Jim!
City. Rain. Umbrellas. Classic chrome. Very Saul Leiter. Love those
Images. Great video. Thanks for sharing
Douglas Gottlieb Thanks 🙏 Leiter was one of my first and biggest influences :)
I upgraded from an XT10 to the XT2 a few months back and now have a used 23mm f2. Great lens, I may have bought the 35mm but they didn't have a used one in stock. I now also have the 16mm f2 so I'm now thinking, I might be better trading the 23 in for the 35. This would give a better range. I also have the 18-55 f2.8 to 4.0, it's nice ti have the choice.
Drew Eden if you get the most use out of the 23 then it might be worth sticking to it. A lot of folks prefer the wider focal length. But I see your reasoning with having the 16 already
Great review Liam and excellent sample images. The lens is great for sure, but I’m sure you’d put out great images with any gear. 👍🏻
Craig Cunha Thanks Craig! It’s definitely not all about the gear. The right gear just makes it a little easier 🙂
Great video Liam, top review and like the way you did it. Cheers mate!
Adrian Alford Photography Thanks Adrian! Much appreciated👍
Great review. Love that lens. Its my goto lens.. Nice images. Great soundtrack.
Thank you 🙏
Your pictures are so beautiful 😍 .You are an awesome photographer
Thank you so much! :)
This is my go to lens for my XT20. I do lust after a X100f, but my head tells me that the XT20 and the 35mm f2 is all that I need. Your sample shots are 👌🏻
Teacherdad8 I had an x100s which was great but I kept wanting longer focal lengths so that’s how I ended up with the xt-2. I’d like to have an x100f in the future but my head tells me the exact same thing :) glad you like my sample shots 🙏
You are right about the stealth factor I remember going to a wine farm with a 56mm lense on a Fuji X T1 and no one bothered me
wonderful and detailed review! and samples! bought mine yesterday
Thank you kindly! Hope you enjoy the lens 👍
Ive had this lens for 3 years plus all the other fujicrons and 35mm f2 is a superb lens
I agree! ✌️
I have had that exact camera and lens for over 6 years now and have yet to see anything even close to the photos you are producing here. What would mean more to me is to find out how you got these photos to look the way they do. Until then, I will just keep trying. Indeed, these really are gorgeous photos. My compliments.
Thank you for your kind words! These photos were just the best of thousands that were terrible. Sometimes its a numbers game. I started taking photos in 2011 and have only a few that I am proud of before 2019.
I don't think there is a secret sauce except to be relentless and pay attention to photographers who are not just RUclipsrs like me :)
Incredible photos. Stunning!
Thank you very much!
I literally just bought this lens yesterday haha. Have heard a lot of good things about this prime so excited to put it through the paces.
Vinnie Roofthooft I think you’re going to love it!
My god those photos are amazing. I genuinely thought that they were official sample images to start off with, but even the official samples aren't that good.
TheMrWillje Thank you so much! I’m very flattered :)
They are bloody good lol.
4:04 what do you mean why don't you want to shoot less than F2 most of the time just curious?
Also that's a lot of noise in the black at 5:33. Would you say that is a drawback of this lens or is that RUclips diluting the quality a bit?
Thanks.
I meant I don't really shoot at f1.4 and I'm happy to trade it for the WR.
At 5:33, looking at the original file, it's partly RUclips creating the ugly muddy noise. The original file looks grainy but I have a high tolerance for Fuji's digital grain and I also brightened that image quite a bit if I remember correctly. So none of that would have helped the final look in the video.
Either way, I don't think the lens is to blame for that.
Great review Liam it was very helpful, you have really nice composition and scale in your photos, I'm subscribing and looking forward to more reviews!
Hey! Thank you, Jeffrey! I appreciate it.
Good review! I just purchased this lens and love it.
Thank you 🙏 it’s been my favorite for months now.
@@TheLiamGordon would you use the 35 F2 to shoot an interview ??
Just ordered this lens from amazon as a renewed lens $289 can't wait to get it. Thanks for the review some great shots too.
Thomas James nice one! I always look for used lenses on amazon or B&H 👍 Thanks for commenting. Enjoy the lens!
I've had problems with this lens going below f5.6. I usually shoot manual and have noticed significant softness on my point of focus. I realize if I'm shooting a portrait at 2.8 or 2.0 some of the face isn't going to be sharp. But damn, I'm nailing the eye focus and the result is always the same. Soft/unsharp eyes.
Jay Wise ... Jay, you brought up a good point. I returned the 23 f2 because it was a little too soft wide open at close range. Because that’s what I’d have often used it for. I was comparing it to a sigma 35 art lens though so it had big shoes to fill.
With the 35 f2, I didn’t really test it in the same way. I use it for street and travel instead of work so I was largely sold on the size, price, and weather resistance.
I’ve been playing with it today and you are correct, it is softer at f2 at close range. My copy at least, is not so soft that I would hesitate to use the image. It could probably be fixed quickly in photoshop too.
Thank you for pointing this out. I will have to adjust how I talk about this lens in the future 👍 I do still love it though 🙂
I literally stopped the video mid way through and bought one because it demonstrated everything I wanted in a lens.
Bravo for great photos!
Thank you very much :) enjoy your new lens!
Just did the same! 😁
Your photos are amazing! I think this is the lens I will get when I get a Fuji camera.
Thank you! It’s a great little lens :)
i just bought this lens. When I bought the X-T3 it came with the 16-80 mm zoom. This is my first prime. Haven't used it yet, but look forward to it.
16-80 seems like a great do it all lens! The prime lens will probably feel a bit odd at first, but give it time.
Great review, nicely balanced and helpful. Stunning photos.
John Harrison Thanks very much! I appreciate it.
Nice pics! Deciding on the 3mm or the 50mm for my new xt30
Thanks! Both great lenses ✌️
My solution for street work is the amazing Fuji X H2 and the FUJI XF 16mm f2.8 prime. It's far better than the Fuji X100V point and shoot solution. The slight extra weight is worth it for catching a special moment in vid or pic. Moments come and go once in a lifetime. You need to be ready!
That’s awesome! I’m glad you’ve found a setup that works well for you.
Truly superb samples, and your commentary all makes sense to me. It's also impressive that you are careful to make room for people with different approaches and photographic "eyes". Clearly yours is amazing, and there's nothing you are "imagining" about the IQ that Fuji delivers. I've used full Nikon and Canon kits, and am switching completely at this point to the Fuji; even with the smaller APS-C sensor sizes, their trans-x technology, dynamic range, and superb lenses produce IMHO better image quality, as well as more advanced usability. Great review here!
Thank you so much 🙏 I’m looking forward to fully switching at some point. I still use canon for work and the main thing holding me back is that everybody I work with also shoots canon. So it’s kinda comfortable.
Did you switch from canon to Nikon or vice versa at some point?
waitin for my xt3 to come in - definetly have my eyes on this lens. looks great n perfect size
It’s a great little lens ✌️
I couldn't agree more. Very happy with my 35mmf2. But then I say the same thing about the 23mmf2 and the 56mmf1.2. LOL! Great video!
Muata O haha, I have wanted the 56 for a while, just haven’t felt like forking our the cash for it yet :) there’s just so many great Fuji glass out there
@@TheLiamGordon I know, right? I've been shooting on an silver XT1 body that I bought new at the end of 2017 for $650. Want to get an XT2 now that the prices have dropped. Have a great weekend. Cheers!
@@TheLiamGordon I totally get it. I was waiting for the 56 to go on sale after renting it for a weekend. Then the Mitakon 35mmf0.95 went on sale so I bought it from Adorama thinking I'd probably return it. But it's such a unique lens I ended up keeping it. Then finally the 56 went on sale. So yeah... But seriously, the Fuji system is addictive. As much as I've been thinking about the XT2 body, I'm really excited about the images coming out of the XT1. I'm at @sub_bourbon_chef on i.g. Cheers!
Muata O hey if the xt1 is still doing a good job, I’d stick with it. I bought the xt2 used because the prices were coming down. Prob won’t upgrade it unless the next model has a proper flip out screen. I’ll follow you on insta 👍
Beautiful photos! I’m looking to get a Fuji camera soon.
Thanks! The used ones are getting quite cheap these days :)
I had an x-t2 with 16 f2.8 WR in heavy rain and it turned out fine, it was in the mountains, pouring rain and a lot of mist. OFC i didnt like hold it out all the time, tried to shield it as much as i could, but it still works. :)
I wonder if Fuji understates their WR capacity to cover their backs. That sounds pretty damn weather sealed!
lovely photos, I rented a 35 f/2 and XT30 and coming from M43 there was an effortless and lovely render out of the 35 f/2. I'm sure you could squeeze a little more with a 1.4 but for the price/size/weight/value I don't think the 35 f2 can be beat
I’m inclined to agree ✌️
Lovely photos, great review, New subscriber!
Jackie Chou Thank you, thank you, and thank you 😁
Thanks for your reply. The only time I take a tripod is when I purposely intend to take night shots outdoors. I don’t want to carry a tripod at all & similarly do not want to carry a flash. Most of my low light stills are indoors. I am not a professional, only shoot family events, travel & street. Hence the reason for asking about the sufficiency of f2.0.
I think if you’re trying to stay below 6400, there will be plenty times that it won’t be fast enough in low light. The 35 1.4 is going to do a bit better at keeping your ISO down, just bear in mind how much more money it is :)
Just a quick question. When you were attaching this lens to your camera. Did it attach immediately with a "click" or did it seem difficult to get on? Almost like you had to force twist it, which was making me nervous while applying. I am using the xt30 with this and it did not attach with ease as with my 15-45mm lens. I just want to make sure nothing is wrong with my lens.
FlawlessJ90 I don’t have any issues like that. It turns smoothly and clicks like the other lenses I have. It might be worth going to a camera store and asking them to check it.
@@TheLiamGordon Thanks, just removed it and re-attached again this time it clicked.
@@TheLiamGordon Also one more thing, how exactly do you use the focus ring on the lens? I am an amateur at photography so its confusing; but when I twist the focus ring I see no changes happening. Nor do I see any numerical values on the screen changing, which indicates to me it is not operating. I am using the xt30, do I have to switch to a certain mode to use it?
@@flawlessj9083 on the front of the camera you will see a little dial with M, C, and S on it. If you switch it to M it will put it in manual focus mode and you should be able to work the focus ring. I'm not familiar with the xt-30 and all its functions but you should also be able to go into the menu sections "set-up > Screen Setting > Disp. Custom Setting" and switch on the focus distance indicator if it's not showing up in the viewfinder.
@@flawlessj9083 also, I'm glad you figured out the issue with the lens
I have a serious question for you: I am going to buy a new Fuji camera. I am an amateur shooter with Nikon entry level: Nikon D3500 but I have been working for a couple of years in my region and I have been earning some money, I think I could be more professional in next two years. My question is: I will buy a Fuji Body after quarantine, probably X-T3 or X-T30. I have now chance to buy one lens; I was checking the offer and I was convinced that best for me should be body and 18-55 mm F2-8 4.0. Everyone says is a good lens to start with but I was checking and I would pay same money if I buy body and add 18-55 mm or 35 mm F2, the prices is almost the same. My primary work with my new camera should be portraits and social events, I mean, I think it´s the place where I can earn more money now to buy my sports lens. I like street photography, travel, too. Wich of this two lenses would you be ibest for those purpose? 35 F2 could give me a decent bokeh for portraits? What would you pick up in my case and why? I understand I could learn more about composition with 35 mm. My only reason to not to buy 35 mm is because I am not sure if I can make right all shoots in social events. What do you think? I like examples photos with 35 mm, they are sharper.
I really love sports phtography, I´d like to be a sports shooter with this camera but Long lens will come in the future.
Hi Danny! I think you would be fine starting with the 18-55. It’s a useful lens to have and will be versatile enough for events at first. 35 will get a little restrictive if you are in a tight space. Once you make some money you’ll be able to save up for all the fancy lenses you need :)
thx that you did a such great review. we do not really need technical reviews ))) just usefull one , great job .
Thank you! I would be terrible at technical reviews anyways 😂
Love your photos. I love the small size of the 35mm. My only concern is, is it fast enough to take photos in low light situations (assuming that the camera can focus). In other words, can you take photos without having ISO reach 6400 or higher.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Morrie Glick Thanks, Morrie! I guess it will depend on how low the low light is and how much you can/are willing to slow your shutter. I often find if I’m shooting streets at night I’ll be above 6400 but I’m usually trying to shoot at 1/250 because I can’t stay still 😂 Do you shoot a lot at night?
Hey man, nice shots. How do you feel about this kit setup compared now to the X100V? I love the V, but I do also like that 50mm equiv FoV. I end up using the digital teleconverter kinda often
Keith I have mixed feelings too. I like the size and quiet shutter on the V. I’m getting used to the rangefinder style too. I think it’s more fun to shoot with, but the value of the xt2 is fantastic and I’ve got a lot of my favorite photos on the 35mm lens.
I really loved this review :) i know i was abit negative on the xf55-200 but this one is top notch
Thanks! It’s all good. I don’t take it personally. I just make videos as best I can. Sometimes they work out better & sometimes the criticism helps 👍
Wow your photos are great! I'm thinking about getting a Fuji X-T30 and wondering which prime lens would suit me better! Many people suggest 23mm, but I'm not sure 😸 Your video and photos really convinced me to get a 35mm! Thank you!
Thank you very much 🙏 23mm is a great lens too but it all depends on how you like to shoot. 23mm is a little wider so for the way I shoot, 35mm seemed a better choice.
You made a good review earlier about the xf23 in comparison with the sigma lens. Would you say that the xf35 comes closer in terms of sharpness?
Good question Christian. I haven’t done a side by side comparison so I’m not 100%. However, I’d say the xf35 is just about as sharp as the sigma most of the time, but at f2 at close range the sigma is still easily sharper. The xf35 basically suffers the same close range problem as the 23, although maybe not as badly.
I wish lenses weren’t this complex. Basically the xf35 is my current go-to favorite lens, but if you’re shooting a lot of close up photos at f2 it might not be the best bet.
Could you please show the EXIF data under the photos? would be pretty cool. Great review btw :)
Thanks Jarri! I started putting settings and focal length in later videos. Hopefully that helps.
Hi . I already have the 23 mmF2 and I have planned two options: the 27 mm f 2.8 for the small and comfortable, or the 35mm f 2 for what you explain in this video. How do you see it?
Ricardo Suàrez I think the 23 is very close to the 27 in focal length. My choice would be 35 because it’s a bit more different and for me it is still small and comfortable... but the choice is yours. Do you have a store nearby where you could test both?
@@TheLiamGordon Thank you very much for worrying about answering. My doubt was also that due to the similarity of focal distances between 23 and 27. I usually buy online because I don't have a physical store nearby. Sometimes I see in your videos purchases that I think I understand are second-hand material. any suggestions to buy under those conditions.
Again thank you very much from the Canary Islands
Ricardo Suàrez yes, I try to buy 2nd hand as much as possible. I’ll usually use a good online store like B&H or Adorama or KEH. Sometimes I’ll take a bit more risk on eBay if the photos look good and the seller has a good rating.
@@TheLiamGordon Muchisimas Gracias
Hi! I am in between the 35 mm prime and the kit lens 18-55mm, latter to be used when photographing concerts mostlly. Do you think I can go with the prime? I just do not want to have 2 lenses when i am going to be using almost exclusively the orime 35 mm
That’s really hard for me to answer. I’ve never tried to photograph a concert. If you’re going to be close up the 35 might be a little tight... or maybe that’s what you want. You may be able to find a cheap 18-55 used online. They’re very common.
My favorite all-rounder lens! Awesome review! People always talk about the magic of the 35mm f1.4 but the f2 is really no slouch either.
Larry Nguyen it has its own magic, I think :)
I have decided to buy it now. Thank you because i was really confused for how many days on what lens im going to buy with a budget wallet for it.
It’s still my personal favorite lens 👍
I have a Fuji xt-3.with the 35 mm f/2. I've noticed some focus breathing or pumping, or a slight zoom like effect on video. have you experienced that?
You'll see some focus breathing on most lenses. It may be more noticeable while shooting video and I don't think the 35 f2 was made with video shooters in mind.
Hi, wich is better for wedding photo, 35mm f2 or 23mm f2, most versatily an diferent ambient and situation
I’d say 23mm because with 35 it will be too tight in smaller spaces.
Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing man.
Glad you liked them. Thanks for watching dude!
The Liam Gordon yeah for sure. I subscribed so I plan on watching more.
I appreciate the sub 🙏
Would you recommend it over the f1.4?
Danyal Fryer it depends on your use of it. I don’t think you’d be disappointed with either.
This is basically how I made the choice... I’d get the 1.4 if I was shooting weddings or models or something similar where clients are paying a lot of money for photos. Because I’d probably need that 1.4 aperture.
Since I’m shooting street and travel for myself and RUclips, the f2 meets my needs, leaves a few hundred bucks in my pocket and has weather resistance... That being said, it produces beautiful sharp images that I can print large and would still be happy delivering to a paying client.
@@TheLiamGordon Thanks for the rundown :D Trying to figure out what to get in terms of an upgrade path :D
Danyal Fryer I feel ya. Trying to figure out the right gear to buy is a ball ache sometimes.
One of the Best review l love the photos. I was so confused beteeen f2 and f1.4 l think l can get the f2 now . Thx a lot !!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Love your photos! I'm getting an XT30 next week and this lens is next on my list. There's a cheaper XC version I'm considering, have you tried that?
Rosemary M Thank you! I haven’t tried it but I’d probably recommend it over this one. It’s optically the same, just made with cheaper materials (I think) and it isn’t weather sealed.
The Liam Gordon It certainly doesn’t look as nice and doesn’t have an aperture ring but it’s a lot cheaper so might give it a go.
What software do you use to edit your photos? I’m upgrading from an entry level Canon so I’ve been using Lightroom but have read it doesn’t deal with the Fuji raw files very well.
Rosemary M oh right! The aperture gets controlled from the front command dial... I’m still using Lightroom. I don’t think it’s as bad as people make out. I just slide masking to about 90 under sharpening so it doesn’t worsen any issues. I think if you’re very much a technician in editing, capture 1 will make your life happier. I’ll maybe switch eventually but I have Lightroom free for a year at the moment.
@@TheLiamGordon Thanks. I just do basic post processing in Lightroom. Don't like to spend hours trying to edit an image.
I think I'll see what the Fuji raw files look like on LR and go from there.
I think I've read that you can do some editing in camera too but haven't looked into that yet.
Rosemary M you can do stuff in camera but I don’t find it very intuitive. I think it’s a good plan to try it with Lightroom first. There is a good video on LR vs Capture 1 by Thomas Heaton if you search his channel.
Would you reccomend owning this as well as the 18-55?
Henry Jacups I actually own both. I think it’s worth having both if you’re going to use the 35 most of the time and the 18-55 is there for days that you want the wider or longer options. One other reason for having both is the 35 is weather resistant so if you have a camera body with WR too it’s nice to have on wet days.
Traded in my canon 6D and 3 lenses for this exact set up. Call me crazy but those 3 lenses were hardly used to begin with. I think between my Elan 7E with the laowa 105mm f/2 and this, I’m fine. Still seems good enough to make money with it 🤷🏽♂️
Definitely still good enough to make money with 👍 enjoy!
Is your lens made in Japan or in the Philippines?
Japan, I think.
Nice review and stunning photo sample. Give a lot of information viewer, especially newbie like me. I think it would be great if you give us tutorial to take a stunning photo like you did.
Thank you! I will try one day to make a tutorial. The short answer is, practice every day and carry your camera as often as you can :) you see all my better photos here but I take thousands of bad ones all the time that nobody sees.
Cheers for the non technical ; reasons to love review, with great sample images. 🤓
Thanks very much for watching! 🙏✌️
Great images!
Thanks very much!
Just ordered mine today, I think it will be much better than kit 18-55 2.8-4!
18-55 is great for many things. But if you’re like me you’ll love the 35 f2 :)
Hi, i have a question, i've got a fuji camera (the XA5), do you think it is compatible ? :)
Yes I think so. As long as your camera is X mount it will fit
Oh thank you so much for your quick reply 🥰
i take photos just for fun..and im not good either.. but i have both 23mm and the 35mm F2 lenses..
and i thought i would like the 23mm for walking around photos, even vacation photos.. but the photos ive taken with it..idk.. i didnt really liked it.. i guess it was too wide for my preference..
i think 35 wouldve been better .. but now i know that i prefer 35mm over the 23mm..
23mm can be a little more tricky. I think you have to get much closer to things because it’s a bit wider. I think the 35mm is a little easier to make nice photos with.
Thanks for the review! I have the 23 1.4 which I love and I'm going to pick up the 56. I think this 35 with the "WR" will be a perfect lens for to add too! Cheers
I like how you think! My future plan is to get the 23 1.4 and 56 1.2 when switching to mirrorless. So the 35 WR was always the middle of the road lens that could stand a bit more weather :)
@@TheLiamGordon It's a solid plan, use the 23 1.4 for just about everything atm. Enjoy
@@TheLiamGordon This is my set up now as well, just got 23 1.4 used for $750 CAD. I also picked up 50-230 XC it is amazing in good light for travel. Was indecisive about 18-55 again but currently gonna use 23/35 for my every day and 56 for proper portraits
JuustJayden I like the 18-55 for versatility but it sounds like you’ve got a solid prime set up there. buying used is the way to go ✌️
@@JuustJayden Yea I personally love the primes over everything. I have the 55-200 which is amazing to me for landscapes and I even shoot outdoor sports with it with no problems. I'm super amped to pick up that 56mm. I usually don't shoot wide much so thinking about the 16mm for close focus distance and wide combined too. Primes def the way to go. The only reason I will pick up the 18-55 now is maybe for vlogs and video.
Great review. I, too, have the 35mm f2- absolutely love it! Just purchased the 50mmf2- another stunning one! Have just added you on Instagram :)
Jon Barbour Thanks Jon! Followed you back. ✌️
What is the best? 1.4 or 2.0? 😊
Very hard to say. Overall you might get a little more character from the 1.4. If you shoot portraits or at night, 1.4... if you shoot in the rain, or need faster autofocus, 2.0 :)
thnks for share is value video i want buy one i have 27mm f2.4
Thank you for watching!
300 bucks? Hae a wee word wie yersel!! Jokin, good video fella!
I live in America so I’ve picked up their lingo now 😂 always guid tae read a wee comment in Scottish though.
Got one, awesome!
Agreed!
Great photos
iM Nguyen Thank you 🙏
with that combo your as safe as one can be in a rainfall or next to a pool or even during a holi festival with that color poweder everywhere. i have done that numourus times :D Fuji does not call it weather sealed. None of the product.
Absolutely! It’s never missed a beat when I’ve had it out in the rain either :) I know they don’t call it weather sealed. They say weather resistant instead.
Nice video. Subbed!
Ian Griffiths Thank you Ian! Welcome to the channel 👍
Are you shooting jpeg or raw ?
Raw. Sometimes I edit the raw in Lightroom and sometimes I use the raw conversion feature and make a jpg in camera.
Can anyone explain to me why when I zoom in on my photos on the computer with the fuji 15-45mm lens, my shots look awful even though my iso is low and shutter is quite high (above 60)?? Even at f8, they disgust me, especially my landscapes.. Obviously don't point out I'm a shocking photographer - I already know that.. Just isn't happening . Is it simply a case of buying a prime??
Haha, don't put yourself down, man. I have some questions. It probably wont help but I'm just curious... How far are you zooming in? Is it in Lightroom? Has the photo been sharpened? Do you have any filters screwed on the front?
I know nothing of that lens but saw it gets pretty good reviews online.
@@TheLiamGordon it is supposed to be good. I don't do anything with the photo. Is that essential? I know that the photos are supposed to be great out of camera. Like my portraits and close ups are pretty darn good sometimes but my landscapes zoomed on are just downright messy all over the picture, doesn't seem to be one focus are. I use single point and go a third of the way on to the pic and zoom there
The Scottish English Teacher nah, they should look pretty nice out of camera, especially at low iso. If you zoom too far it’s going to look a bit rough either way. Maybe check noise reduction isn’t set too high, and fiddle with sharpness in camera. Also, maybe try focusing further into the image... I don’t know if any of this will help, I’m not the most technical photographer.
@@TheLiamGordon ohhh noise reduction. Where would I find that and what should the setting be
The Scottish English Teacher it’s under the I.Q part of the menu. I have mine on -2. It’s not necessarily the optimal setting, just what I have it on... it’s also worth noting that all the in camera settings will only affect the JPEG files. If you are shooting raw, there’s no effect.
Pretty sure I'm getting this lens to go with the X-Pro3. Thanks...
Got an x pro 3 with the 16 1.4 right now and that's a great set up too!
Nice one! Hope you enjoy.
The 35 1.4 has much nicer bokeh rendering in my opinion. It’s sharp and has more character. There is something about the colour that comes from the 1.4 that’s hard to describe.
Jon Howard I’d definitely be interested to try them side by side. Sometimes a lens just has a little magic in it so I get what you mean. The factors that really sealed the deal for me was size, weather resistance and price rather than image characteristics.
Yes plus the f2 is quieter with faster focus, it’s hard not to like both.
Really helpful
Vews Media Thank you 🙏
Where's the exif info ?
I used to include it in some videos but I stopped because it was taking me too long to add to each image in Photoshop and I didn't feel it added enough value to warrant the extra time. Some day when I have a good enough video editing software I'll probably find it easier to add in... If it helps, the majority of the shots were probably around f2 with a minimum shutter speed of 1/250 and auto ISO up to 12800.
Trying to decide between this lens and the 16mm f 2.8. Any thoughts?
Jack Carbone what sort of stuff do you like to shoot? Main difference to me is if you like to shoot wider, go with the 16mm. The other thing is it will be harder to get nice background blur with the 16 if you’re into that.
@@TheLiamGordon Thanks for the response. I used to do a lot of landscape and bird photography. I want to move on to some street and travel photography. I sold some Canon gear and still have a 5D III some good Canon lenses. But I'm like you said in the video, I'd like a less cumbersome option. I bought a X100F at Christmas and recently bought an X-T3 with the 16-80 zoom.
So, I love your street shots. I want to do more general stuff, and I always have the Canon gear for landscape.
I don't shoot a lot of low light photos, so 2.0 or 2.8, or a 1.4 for that matter, is less important than options available for capturing unique photos.
I like the 16mm for its span. But the 35mm looks like a good option as well. I'm not a sticker for technical details, I just want a good lens. It's a "normal" equivalent lens vs. a "wide angle" I guess.
@@carbonejack Yeah, I think in your case it's going to come down to your personal preference. Since you mentioned it, the x100f is a nice balance between those two lenses. I quite fancy one myself.
@@TheLiamGordon Thanks. Like your videos.
I want sigma to bring over their affordable 1.4 trio
I’m surprised they haven’t to be honest. They’d probably be popular although I’d miss the aperture ring
The Liam Gordon I wanna jump to Fuji so bad but the fast primes are pricey. I probably will eventually but I can’t responsible afford to just yet. The good new is Fuji is growing fast and with them opening up their lens mount to third parties they will be hard to ignore!
KingSam I really enjoy using them. I still have canon for work but I’m going to sell them this year and switch fully.
I guess I’m emptying my bank account again. Damn it.
😅 for the record, I do not endorse buying gear if it leaves you broke ✌️
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Did you face distortion issues as mentioned here: ruclips.net/video/DkojGws6px8/видео.html I think nobody is mentioning as everyone seems to be using lightoom?
I saw no issues. Nothing like in the video you showed. It seems like a simple fix in capture one so I wouldn’t be too worried about it.
@@TheLiamGordon In Nikon I used to use raw file and also jpeg file (as shot raw + jpeg) and then superimposed both and results were great. The 35 mm and 50 mm was distortion free and had same footprint in raw and jpeg. I used friend Fuji and raw file was different in dimension from jpeg. Fuji jpeg are great. Now if I want to add more depth to same fuji profile jpeg with combination of raw, I was not able to do due to sight differences achieved by auto-distortion correction. But I am entering fuji system with new purchase of XE-4 and wanted to see which lens to get. 28 mm or 35 mm and then saw few videos on 35 mm distortion. I think it can be fixed but the combination of jpeg from fuji and autofixed raw can not be aligned together. Did you try that?
Sorry, I never tried anything like that. I’m surprised c1 doesn’t have the automatic corrections applied too. I don’t think you can turn it off on the jpg either.
@@TheLiamGordon hmm.. you have not noticed nor it bothers you. So good for you. For one who tries some thing and if it can bother, acceptance is key. Or 35 mm 1.4 is better for photography and distortion is not corrected. So jpej files and raw files have same dimension. Matching lines and same viewpoint.
I also read another experience - Very high distortion in RAW files...too much, which software correction cannot fully deal with leading to smeared corners.
You look like the young Andy Mumford...
I had to search Andy Mumford. I can’t really argue with that... 😂😂
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It’s a great every day carry lens if you have the spare cash. But don’t get me wrong, the 18-55 kit lens is also great if you already have that.