Keep up the great work lads, and get well soon Chris. I’ll add the 35mm 1.4 is fine for static subjects and low light, but 35mm F2 allows you to track subjects moving which is a great for a candid look.
I’ve had all of these incl. the 16 and 50/56mm options. I do agree with your choices for the 18 and 23 (resp. the 1.4 and the 2). For the 35 I would take the f2 as a generic lens, but the f1.4 for nice stills with a vintage look. As for the 16, the f2.8 is quite mediocre. Whenever you can, take the f1.4. The 50/2 is a great little lens and much underappreciated. The 56/1.2 and now the 50/1 get all the attention, but if you look for a compact travel lens that can double as a nice portrait lens, take the 50/2. I’ve sold almost all Fuji gear when moving to Nikon Z, but I kept the X-Pro2 with the 23, the 35 and the 50 all f2s. A really nice compact travel kit with sufficient image quality.
I thought the biggest flex of this video was that Chris was able to try all this great lenses... But that comment of universal health care really was the biggest highlight. NOW I'm jealous.
@jorge moro - No, it does not take months to get taken care of. Also, as there is no co-pays, or deductibles, or HMOs to deal with. No shopping around, no insurance companies to deal with. Nothing. The payments built into the tax system are far less than the payments in the commercial health market in the US, for more services.
@jorge moro you realize we pay a ton of taxes too right? And we DONT get universal healthcare lmao. I swear Americans are so doped up on copium they can’t even see the state of healthcare here is so shit compared to pretty much any other modern country. People in Europe would think you’re actually trolling them if you told them you have to pay thousands of dollars for an ambulance in the US 😂
@@stevenhightop2518 Same thing here in Australia. It's just the better way. I'd much much _MUCH_ rather pay more taxes and not have to deal with all that crap. If I get hurt, I just want medical care as quickly as possible.
As a logical American, wish, and vote for, universal health care. Insurance is a racket. No system is perfect, but some are better than others. Ironic side note, probably about half of American's are on government paid healthcare, medicare and medicaid.
"Never ever confuse sharp with good, or you will end up shaving with an ice cream cone and licking a razor blade." - Bill Pierce I have or have had almost all of the lenses that Fuji has made for the X series. There really aren't any 'bad' lenses in the bunch, but the XF35/1.4 is hands down the "best" lens Fuji has ever made thus far. (The XF18/2 is a close second.) No. They aren't the 'sharpest' nor 'fastest focus', but they have a distinct image signature that is very difficult to put into words. :) Fun video either way and I'm sorry you stabbed your foot.
Yikes, now that's dedication! Also just to chime in as a Fuji user who shoots professionally, all those F1.4 lenses look and feel nicer, but they almost universally struggle with focus tracking and focusing in low light. The equivalent Viltrox prime lenses are generally much better in that regard, but still leave a little to be desired in terms of wide-open image quality -- but then so do some of the Fujis, except the Viltrox lenses cost half as much (or less), so it's easier to stomach. Bottom line is that Fuji really needs to update those older lens designs, both in terms optics and focusing systems, as their newer bodies (X-T3, 4, etc.) outstrip the resolution and focusing abilities and it shows, especially when compared to the much better (and more expensive...) Fuji zooms.
I bought the 16 mm f/1.4 lens with my XT-3 and I am thrilled. I then hesitated for a long time to buy the 35 mm f/1.4 because there are many reports about slow autofocus. I can't confirm this, it's not lightning fast, but I'm totally satisfied. Not to speak of the bio-images it renders. They are simply WoW. I have never regretted switching from the Sony A7 full frame system to Fuji.
Same like me. I've sold my 35/2,0 because of it's massive focus breathing. I have no expirience with the 23/2,0 but the faster AF wouldn't help me anything if the focus breathing would be the same like the 35/2,0.
In short, none of Fuji’s lenses are ideal for video AF. and Fuji has major problems with auto exposure as well. Sure you could go full manual but if you’re that serious about you’d probably just want a cine camera
I got the 35 1.4 years ago and sold it because it wasn't sharp and the focusing on it was slow. Some say it is a magical lens but I have no desire for a vintage look - been there, done that, when vintage was current days. I want a sharp, good performing lens. As soon as the 35 f2.0 came out I got it and couldn't be happier. Much nicer size (to fit in my bag while on travel, for example), focuses quickly and, as a bonus, is weather sealed. Also, the 23 1.4 is one of my favorite lenses (sorry Chris, 35mm equiv rocks. Love my X100 as well). Sharp and fast enough focus but do wish it had WR. Fuji sure makes some nice glass.
Gotta say, I love the quantity of Fuji videos recently! xD I have the 35mm f/2 and the only complaint I've ever managed to have about it is that it's pretty soft at f/2 when using its minimum focusing distance, but it's fixed by either focusing from a little further away or stopping down, so it's never really entirely been a problem. Also, I hope your foot gets better soon, Chris! That sounded like a pretty nasty wound >.
Amaryllis... You got a point there which everyone overlooks. Every lens is optimized for focus at infinity. The MTF charts reflect the performance of a lens focused at infinity.
I don't know about the other focal lengths, but for ~35mm the Viltrox is a really great option having the wider aperture of the XF 1.4 and the quiet and fast AF of the XF 2. It's well-build (but not officially WR), still sharp wide open and cost half as much as Fuji's F1.4. Since it's a bit bigger and ca. 110g heavier, it might not be the best choice for smaller cameras (like X-E4), though, but it feels just great on an X-T2. Speedy recovery, Chris!
Sorry to hear about your foot. I have two of the lenses that were reviewed - the 16MM F2 and the 35MM F2. I bought the 16MM F2 when i purchased my first Fujifilm camera (an X-E1). Back then focusing speed wasn't great so going back to photo quality was the main issue. In 2019 i bought an X-H1 and then realized all the same issue with the 16mm F2 that you guys have stated. Image quality is best when stopped down and focusing speed is not good. I bought a ton of new lenses to max the camera out including the 35mm F2. Honestly - Its a lens that never leaves anyone of my cameras. It does almost everything well and i enjoy the results.
The 23mm f2 is something special. For the price, $449 USD, it’s a really difficult lens to beat regardless of brand or system. Solid WR, sharp all the way around while still having some character, the focusing is FAST, and the size is small without being too small. A great one lens for a one body set up
I half expected Chris would do a Jordan-style fetal position photo after the injury. Hoping you heal well & soon! Also glad you guys told the city to sort that thing out.
An interesting review. My experience: I greatly prefer the 35/1.4 over the f2 version. I also enjoy the metal lens shade. I don't mind the aperture chatter or slower focusing speed. The 23/1.4 is a superb lens and I loved the focus clutch. Sadly, the plastic lens shade is an abomination for such a high quality lens. I love my 18/2 and the metal lens shade. I bought the 35 and 18mm lenses along with the X-Pro 1 when it was first issued. Still going strong and I don't need quicker focus or weather sealing. I'm delighted with my Fujifilm gear and have learned to live with the pros & cons (which all gear has).
The best thing about the 35 1.4 is that it has amazing "3D pop" compared to the f2 version. Also I actually suspect you might have a bad sample since mine seems sharper, at least on par with my 56 1.2.
This is the only time I've been successfully induced to 'ring that bell' on a RUclips channel. Thank you for your sacrifice and good humor throughout. :)
I really hope you guys told that park about the rebar, hopefully Chris' foot heals up nice and quick. Regarding the lenses I normally tell people to get the 23 1.4 and the 35F2.
I've gone through a lot of photography equipment and what I miss the most is the Fuji 35mm f1.4. Focus is slow as hell and not the sharpest but it just had a unique look that I always loved having in my pictures.
The 1.4 has some depth/3D pop that the f2 version just can't really replicate from what I've seen. So the 1.4 is better if you don't need fast AF or weather sealing.
This was exactly what I needed. I just switched to Fujifilm with the X-S10/23mm f2.0 and would love to see the same comparison between the 16 and 50mm options. Take care of that foot, Chris!
Props for soldiering on, Chris. I speak as one who fell in deep snow, foot got stuck, tore a quad muscle, continued the video without a hitch. 3 weeks later, wandered off the same path to get a shot. Fell again. Would have torn the quad again but it's already torn. RUclips comes first! 😂
Having the X100F and the XH1 with the 23 1.4, i can tell that for most pictures F2 its perfect, but for certain situations, that subtle DOF can make a difference. I used to shoot with a 5D III and 85mm 1.2, and when somebody walked by trying to find petrol inside their noses in a full body shot of a model for street style, that razor blade DOF was the deal.
Get wel soon. You are right about these comparisons, but it depends what your shooting. My keeper primes : F1.4 16mm, F1.4 23mm and F2 35mm and F1.2 56mm. Had the F1.4 35mm... but i went crazy by the hunting and unsharpness wide open..... and that noise.... not what you wish for during weddings, churches, live music, business reportages , portraits and even in my studio. Sold the F1.4 and got a nice silver F2 35mm with old school silver lenshood . And it always finds a tiny spot in my camera bag.
Loving all the recent Fuji coverage. I went with 18mm f1.4 - and got the new 27mm f2.8 for a pancake option as it is smaller and sharper than the 18 f2. I owned both 23s but kept the f1.4 for the much better performance up close wide open. However, I suspect between the 18mm f1.4 and 27mm f2.8 it’s become redundant and I’ll likely sell it soon. I owned both 35s but keep the f2 because it’s noticeably nicer to use (quiet, WR, clicky aperture ring) and sharper (with more contrast). Be good to include 16mm f1.4 vs f2.8 and 56mm f1.2 and f2. I went with the 16mm f1.4 but still have both the 56mm and 50mm as they are very close optically and hard to identify a clear winner.
Used to own the 23mm f1.4 and the 56mm f1.2 (not mentioned here I know), and they are the absolute best lenses I owned, optically speaking. Yes, af is not fast as Sony, but color, render, character... just gave beautiful images. Love the old guard from Fujifilm.
I own the 23/2 and the 35/2. The 35 is on my camera 80% of the time. I just love it. It's got faster AF, it's smaller, lighter, weather resistant, and half the cost of the 1.4 version. I just don't think that extra stop of light is enough value to make the 1.4 superior to the f/2
Love you guys… so refreshing to watch… Save me trading through all your videos, have you ever covered the Fuji 18-55 2.8-4.5 lens?? Thinking of replacing the 15-45 kit lens but not sure of the benefits?? Also I’ve got Viltrox 23mm and 56mm primes and love results so far but would love you guys to get reviews done on these as your reviews make for great watching… plus your views on recording video with these?? Keep up the great work guys!!! 🤩📷
Excellent video as usual. Pretty sure they won’t have to cut your foot. If you wait enough, it will fall by itself :) You missed the fantastic 16mm f1.4 and its newer and smaller f2.8 version. Having both of them, I have to admit they are more complementary than overlaping. Greatings from France
My experience from having over 50 lenses in M43, APSC and FF formats is this. F2 will give acceptable OOF Bokeh on a FF camera. That should be F1.8 or faster on M43 and APSC. Of course I usually go a half stop faster lens just to make sure I get sharp results at max aperture. An f1.4 usually needs to be stopped down to F1.8 for crisp sharpness.
@@BrendanEvan Honestly the deciding factor should be how short DOF you want. If you really want the short DOF of the 56 1.2 then that's going to outweigh all advantages of the 50 2.0. It's the kind of lens you get because you already know that you need it. The 50 2.0 will be better for anything casual due to faster focus.
One of the things I like about the Fuji system is that their midrange glass is as good or better than other companies first tier lenses. Then you get to the red badge stuff or classics like the 56mm f1.2 and it's just jaw dropping good. I have the 18 f2, 35 f2, and 56mm f1.2. They all have given me amazing images with nothing more I could ask for. The 18mm is 24mm equivalent but feels wider somehow? It's amazing on a good bright day for street photography. The 56mm is a perfect lens. Forget what you heard about loud or slow focusing. The images it creates are amazing. I finally get what these bloggers are talking about with microcontrast. Tack sharp. Perfect color. The 35mm was the first lens I got with my XT3. It's roughly 50mm equivalent so it presents a normal field of view. Which at first can be kind of boring and samey. But its pretty damn sharp from 5.6 up. Small, focuses great. It's kind of become my baseline because it goes right down the middle on every feature.
Thanks Chris, and great review! I'm looking at these three ranges currently. Btw, Canada's health care is far from free. Canadians can verify this by how much is sucked out of their paycheck. Be well!
Hi Chris, Hope your wound is getting healed. Until last month i was planning to buy the Nikon Z50 as my first camera then i saw read and view Fuji Film X s10 , what will be your suggestion regarding to the system ,Lenses and ease of use and value for money as well. (Photo centric camera )
Great information as always. Sorry about your foot, pretty messed up that it was just left buried in the ground in a city park area. OK about the free health care, curious to know how your care when, how long you waited, how thorough the care was.
Love your guys' videos and the forums are pretty much the only place I look when making decisions.. the 18mm f2 can be had for @$200 on ebay (I got a beautiful copy for 199) and being that I don't shoot wide that often, I can't see spending 4 or 5x as much for the 16 or 18 1.4 unless I win the lottery.. even if I had one of the faster lenses, I would hold onto the f2 because it's so small you can fit it in your pocket.. I can shoot almost anything I need to with the 35mm (50mm fov) and still bring along the 18 in case I need something wider.. The XF35 f2 is WONDERFUL.. I really didn't think I would be happy with f2... but because I already had the very 'fun to focus' 56mm, I decided to sacrifice 'character' and bokeh for faster, more accurate focusing for the 35.. I found a used copy for @$250 and I'm really glad I bought it.. the XF35 f2 is an absolute gem.. LOVE LOVE LOVE this lens and if you get in close on your subject it has really nice bokeh.. I don't really have a need for a 23mm, which won't stop me from eventually buying one, and having the 18+35 f2, I'll probably go for the Viltrox 1.4 to have the extra stop of light and a good reason to explain to my wife why I need another lens
You didn't mention anything about video performance, I do both and I heard that the older lens has noisy autofocus motor. For 35mm is the XF35 f2 WR a good choice? What about image stabilisation? Fuji is funny that v few lenses have OIS - would that present a problem for video (or doesn't matter if I used a gimbo most of the time?)
Sorry to hear about Chris' foot. I hope everything turns out well for him. I have the 23mm F2 and it's my favorite lens. It's a bit disheartening to see how much worse it is optically compared to the F1. 4 in that side by side comparison picture. But it could just be that one picture. In other comparison reviews between these two lenses, the optical performance generally are very similar.
Late but: The f2 is waaaaay more soft in the center. It's small, light and sexy in silver :) but the point for optical quality (sharpness) goes clearly to the 1.4 ;)
I just traded the 23mm f1.4 for the f2 as I didn’t find the f1.4 sharp enough for me until I stopped it down to f2.8 by which time the f2 is starting to look good and has the AF, WR, size and weight advantages. Disclaimer: my f1.4 was used so perhaps wasn’t the best copy but the reputable camera store I traded it to tested it and sold it on without repair. I know this as they told me they’d return to me or charge if they found any issues. Hope that helps you’re decision making, perhaps rent before purchase?
@@duncanpaterson5525 I’ve seen a few stories of bad copies of the f1.4. I’ve bought from MPB from the UK, so I can easily return a bad lens. The thing about the 23mm f2 for me is when I photograph weddings, I use that and the 56mm f1.2. When I look at the images post wedding, the 23mm images are so much softer than the 56 and it ruins the overall quality of my work. I think having that extra stop of ISO will help improve the quality.
@@superash82 Since you're a pro I'd be happy to send you some RAFs taken with the f1.4 on the X--T3, would be interested what you think. Can you even DM on here? If not I'm on Insta @silvermachine66
@@duncanpaterson5525 fingers crossed it was just your copy 🤞🏻. I’ve paid extra for a like new copy so hopefully it’s worth it. Shame, because I love the 23mm f2, but it just can’t keep up with the 56mm
I’ll watch this later but Fujifilm is updating all three ancient 1.4s with Mark II versions this year and next year. the 33 1.4 will come first. i’ve owned 4-5 copies of each of these six lenses, both 1.4s and the f2s. and 3 copies of the 90. they’re all great. overall the 35 1.4 is my all time favorite.
Hope you’re good, Chris! I was surprised to hear that xf35 1.4 is a bit soft. I’ve shot with one copy of 35 f2 and two copies of 35 f1.4 and last one is way sharper in the centre right from 1.4. Corners aren’t that sharp because of the field curvature, but this is what gives it character. Is there a chance that particular copy has some flaws?
The Fujicron 35mm f/2 is a gem. The optical quality is actually quite good and I prefer it over the 23mm f/2 which has the tendency to be soft with larger apertures.
Hope you get well soon, that piece of metal looks hella dangerous!!! Is it meant to stop skateboarders? Thanks for this video. I recently bought the 35mm f1.4 eventhough I have shot the 35mm f2 as my first fuji lens for the last two years. Found it used for a good price and I love it already. Gonna keep the f2 around for rainy weather shooting.
16mm/1.4 is better than 16mm/2.8. I don't care much about 1.4 itself, but corner sharpness increased with f-stop closed, so at 2.8-4.0 it has better sharpness in corners and that primary reason i got it
I have been putting off getting a new password for my account for quite awhile now but after seeing that foot casualty I actually decided to go through the process and sign in lol hope it heals quick love from Edmonton
18mm - Get the new one if you can afford it. 23mm - The old one by a mile, especially if you care about close focusing distance. 35mm - it’s worth it to get both. They’re very different and both valuable additions. Bonus - Get the old 56mm f/1.2. It’s still amazing.
funny.....as an pro photographer my choice after using all of them : 18/2 (small an louder- to knew the focus moves) + 23 1,4 (because it's 23mm....the 23/2 is more like 21mm) + 35 1,4 for sure- sold the f2 version 2x times- (the look of an f4/50 full frame lens with no character )....
Leaning toward the 34mm f2 mainly for the weather sealing. Glad to hear you believe the f2 is comparable to the 1.4 lens. Had the 1.4 on an X-E1 several years back but never took to the camera so sold it all.
Finally swapped my 23mm F1.4 for a F2. The size of the 1.4 is the biggest problem as I like shovelling my XT-30 into a small bag and the 1.4 is a touch too big to comfortably anywhere...
I had to look up rebar, that's not a word I've heard over here in the U.K. - though I guess folk in the construction industry here are familiar with it. I'm now wondering why Chris put a reinforcing bar in his foot. Is this some kind of Ironman enhancement measure in case Jordan revolts against being under-complimented?
mb i missed somehow, but would you mind doing a 23mm comparison (fuji lenses, 100v lens, canon R lenses, sony, maybe olympus)? i believe it may be quite interesting
Hope your foot will get better, Chris.
And Jordan needs more praises from you for sure.
Keep up the great work lads, and get well soon Chris. I’ll add the 35mm 1.4 is fine for static subjects and low light, but 35mm F2 allows you to track subjects moving which is a great for a candid look.
I’ve had all of these incl. the 16 and 50/56mm options. I do agree with your choices for the 18 and 23 (resp. the 1.4 and the 2). For the 35 I would take the f2 as a generic lens, but the f1.4 for nice stills with a vintage look. As for the 16, the f2.8 is quite mediocre. Whenever you can, take the f1.4. The 50/2 is a great little lens and much underappreciated. The 56/1.2 and now the 50/1 get all the attention, but if you look for a compact travel lens that can double as a nice portrait lens, take the 50/2. I’ve sold almost all Fuji gear when moving to Nikon Z, but I kept the X-Pro2 with the 23, the 35 and the 50 all f2s. A really nice compact travel kit with sufficient image quality.
thank you so much very helpful reccomend
I thought the biggest flex of this video was that Chris was able to try all this great lenses... But that comment of universal health care really was the biggest highlight. NOW I'm jealous.
@jorge moro - No, it does not take months to get taken care of. Also, as there is no co-pays, or deductibles, or HMOs to deal with. No shopping around, no insurance companies to deal with. Nothing. The payments built into the tax system are far less than the payments in the commercial health market in the US, for more services.
@jorge moro you realize we pay a ton of taxes too right? And we DONT get universal healthcare lmao. I swear Americans are so doped up on copium they can’t even see the state of healthcare here is so shit compared to pretty much any other modern country. People in Europe would think you’re actually trolling them if you told them you have to pay thousands of dollars for an ambulance in the US 😂
@@stevenhightop2518 Same thing here in Australia. It's just the better way. I'd much much _MUCH_ rather pay more taxes and not have to deal with all that crap. If I get hurt, I just want medical care as quickly as possible.
As a logical American, wish, and vote for, universal health care. Insurance is a racket. No system is perfect, but some are better than others. Ironic side note, probably about half of American's are on government paid healthcare, medicare and medicaid.
"Never ever confuse sharp with good, or you will end up shaving with an ice cream cone and licking a razor blade." - Bill Pierce
I have or have had almost all of the lenses that Fuji has made for the X series. There really aren't any 'bad' lenses in the bunch, but the XF35/1.4 is hands down the "best" lens Fuji has ever made thus far. (The XF18/2 is a close second.) No. They aren't the 'sharpest' nor 'fastest focus', but they have a distinct image signature that is very difficult to put into words. :)
Fun video either way and I'm sorry you stabbed your foot.
I love seeing all of the people with mist filters practically glued onto their ultra sharp modern lenses.
Yikes, now that's dedication!
Also just to chime in as a Fuji user who shoots professionally, all those F1.4 lenses look and feel nicer, but they almost universally struggle with focus tracking and focusing in low light. The equivalent Viltrox prime lenses are generally much better in that regard, but still leave a little to be desired in terms of wide-open image quality -- but then so do some of the Fujis, except the Viltrox lenses cost half as much (or less), so it's easier to stomach.
Bottom line is that Fuji really needs to update those older lens designs, both in terms optics and focusing systems, as their newer bodies (X-T3, 4, etc.) outstrip the resolution and focusing abilities and it shows, especially when compared to the much better (and more expensive...) Fuji zooms.
Fuji heard your comments!
Wish you included the two 16mm options - the 1.4 and 2.8. the 2.8 isn't f2 but is clearly meant to be in the same lineup as the other 2.0s
I have the 16 2.8. there is nothing by other camera manufacturer like this gem.
Got that subscribe. The fact that you kept the camera rolling. You’re a major trooper.
Sorry on your foot, hope all was well after.
I bought the 16 mm f/1.4 lens with my XT-3 and I am thrilled. I then hesitated for a long time to buy the 35 mm f/1.4 because there are many reports about slow autofocus. I can't confirm this, it's not lightning fast, but I'm totally satisfied. Not to speak of the bio-images it renders. They are simply WoW. I have never regretted switching from the Sony A7 full frame system to Fuji.
Not gonna buy a thing they're talking about.
But just love these two men.
Get the 23.
@@sclogse1
The old one.
@sclogse1 18mm 1.4
I expected Jordan's opinion about these lenses regarding video (focus breathing etc.)
Same like me. I've sold my 35/2,0 because of it's massive focus breathing.
I have no expirience with the 23/2,0 but the faster AF wouldn't help me anything if the focus breathing would be the same like the 35/2,0.
In short, none of Fuji’s lenses are ideal for video AF. and Fuji has major problems with auto exposure as well. Sure you could go full manual but if you’re that serious about you’d probably just want a cine camera
@@kalvin. sure that's an option, however, as a "hybrid shooter" I don't consider it the most practical one (especially if you are on a budget)
Xf23 1.4 mark ii coming in 2022!
He was too busy carrying and driving Chris
I got the 35 1.4 years ago and sold it because it wasn't sharp and the focusing on it was slow. Some say it is a magical lens but I have no desire for a vintage look - been there, done that, when vintage was current days. I want a sharp, good performing lens. As soon as the 35 f2.0 came out I got it and couldn't be happier. Much nicer size (to fit in my bag while on travel, for example), focuses quickly and, as a bonus, is weather sealed. Also, the 23 1.4 is one of my favorite lenses (sorry Chris, 35mm equiv rocks. Love my X100 as well). Sharp and fast enough focus but do wish it had WR. Fuji sure makes some nice glass.
Gotta say, I love the quantity of Fuji videos recently! xD I have the 35mm f/2 and the only complaint I've ever managed to have about it is that it's pretty soft at f/2 when using its minimum focusing distance, but it's fixed by either focusing from a little further away or stopping down, so it's never really entirely been a problem.
Also, I hope your foot gets better soon, Chris! That sounded like a pretty nasty wound >.
Amaryllis... You got a point there which everyone overlooks. Every lens is optimized for focus at infinity. The MTF charts reflect the performance of a lens focused at infinity.
I don't know about the other focal lengths, but for ~35mm the Viltrox is a really great option having the wider aperture of the XF 1.4 and the quiet and fast AF of the XF 2. It's well-build (but not officially WR), still sharp wide open and cost half as much as Fuji's F1.4. Since it's a bit bigger and ca. 110g heavier, it might not be the best choice for smaller cameras (like X-E4), though, but it feels just great on an X-T2.
Speedy recovery, Chris!
I hope your foot is recovering well. Pls keep your viewers updated. Get well soon.
Sorry to hear about your foot. I have two of the lenses that were reviewed - the 16MM F2 and the 35MM F2. I bought the 16MM F2 when i purchased my first Fujifilm camera (an X-E1). Back then focusing speed wasn't great so going back to photo quality was the main issue. In 2019 i bought an X-H1 and then realized all the same issue with the 16mm F2 that you guys have stated. Image quality is best when stopped down and focusing speed is not good. I bought a ton of new lenses to max the camera out including the 35mm F2. Honestly - Its a lens that never leaves anyone of my cameras. It does almost everything well and i enjoy the results.
The 23mm f2 is something special. For the price, $449 USD, it’s a really difficult lens to beat regardless of brand or system. Solid WR, sharp all the way around while still having some character, the focusing is FAST, and the size is small without being too small. A great one lens for a one body set up
Well, there's the Canon EF-M 22/2. Smaller, lighter, cheaper (less than half the price of the Fuji) and optically just as good.
Take care of you Chris, we love you! Jordan you're the true Bro! 💪♥️
I half expected Chris would do a Jordan-style fetal position photo after the injury. Hoping you heal well & soon!
Also glad you guys told the city to sort that thing out.
That would have been an excellent idea. Furious at myself for not thinking of it.
Thank you so much for your great Fuji Reviews!
An interesting review.
My experience:
I greatly prefer the 35/1.4 over the f2 version. I also enjoy the metal lens shade. I don't mind the aperture chatter or slower focusing speed. The 23/1.4 is a superb lens and I loved the focus clutch. Sadly, the plastic lens shade is an abomination for such a high quality lens. I love my 18/2 and the metal lens shade. I bought the 35 and 18mm lenses along with the X-Pro 1 when it was first issued. Still going strong and I don't need quicker focus or weather sealing. I'm delighted with my Fujifilm gear and have learned to live with the pros & cons (which all gear has).
Great video. Would love to see some more comparisons of other brands. And of course, Chris would have to get a new injury every episode.
Got my FX 35mm f2 WR last week. Loving it!
The best thing about the 35 1.4 is that it has amazing "3D pop" compared to the f2 version. Also I actually suspect you might have a bad sample since mine seems sharper, at least on par with my 56 1.2.
Hope u get well soon. I enjoy all yr videos. A big fans of dpreview. Great job. David in HK
Hope your ok 👍, another great video from Fuji review tv.
This is the only time I've been successfully induced to 'ring that bell' on a RUclips channel.
Thank you for your sacrifice and good humor throughout. :)
Yes! Thank you so much. My foot feels better already.
You know that’s how the zombie apocalypse starts
Stepping on rebar?
And now zombies will be looking to monetize their videos as well.
I really hope you guys told that park about the rebar, hopefully Chris' foot heals up nice and quick. Regarding the lenses I normally tell people to get the 23 1.4 and the 35F2.
I've gone through a lot of photography equipment and what I miss the most is the Fuji 35mm f1.4. Focus is slow as hell and not the sharpest but it just had a unique look that I always loved having in my pictures.
35f1.4 is slow but not that slow. I'm more than fine with its af. Love f1.4 version. F2 version is boring.
The 1.4 has some depth/3D pop that the f2 version just can't really replicate from what I've seen. So the 1.4 is better if you don't need fast AF or weather sealing.
@@kreimsnta agree, AF was very usable but definitely stuck out against my other Fuji lenses for focus speed
Can the viltrox 33mm F1.4 be a good option? Anybody know?
@@Elazarko never used it myself, sorry
Terrific comparison of the three primes! Thanks...
Great video as always. Hope your foot heals well Chris!
This was exactly what I needed. I just switched to Fujifilm with the X-S10/23mm f2.0 and would love to see the same comparison between the 16 and 50mm options. Take care of that foot, Chris!
Props for soldiering on, Chris. I speak as one who fell in deep snow, foot got stuck, tore a quad muscle, continued the video without a hitch. 3 weeks later, wandered off the same path to get a shot. Fell again. Would have torn the quad again but it's already torn. RUclips comes first! 😂
Thanks for the review, it’s really helpful! I hope Chris’s foot feels better!
Ouch! Thank you so much for the video to help with my exact dilemma. I hope your foot is well soon! That looked mighty painful.
Simple banter, but works. Good job boys, good a good chuckle out of that intro :)
I am new to Fuji and this was a GREAT review and put the lenses into an understandable context.
Having the X100F and the XH1 with the 23 1.4, i can tell that for most pictures F2 its perfect, but for certain situations, that subtle DOF can make a difference. I used to shoot with a 5D III and 85mm 1.2, and when somebody walked by trying to find petrol inside their noses in a full body shot of a model for street style, that razor blade DOF was the deal.
Get wel soon. You are right about these comparisons, but it depends what your shooting. My keeper primes : F1.4 16mm, F1.4 23mm and F2 35mm and F1.2 56mm. Had the F1.4 35mm... but i went crazy by the hunting and unsharpness wide open..... and that noise.... not what you wish for during weddings, churches, live music, business reportages , portraits and even in my studio. Sold the F1.4 and got a nice silver F2 35mm with old school silver lenshood . And it always finds a tiny spot in my camera bag.
Loving all the recent Fuji coverage.
I went with 18mm f1.4 - and got the new 27mm f2.8 for a pancake option as it is smaller and sharper than the 18 f2.
I owned both 23s but kept the f1.4 for the much better performance up close wide open. However, I suspect between the 18mm f1.4 and 27mm f2.8 it’s become redundant and I’ll likely sell it soon.
I owned both 35s but keep the f2 because it’s noticeably nicer to use (quiet, WR, clicky aperture ring) and sharper (with more contrast).
Be good to include 16mm f1.4 vs f2.8 and 56mm f1.2 and f2. I went with the 16mm f1.4 but still have both the 56mm and 50mm as they are very close optically and hard to identify a clear winner.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Great video, wish you included the 16mm lenses
I do a lot of landscapes with an XF 23mm F2, it is wonderful, though my copy is a little loud when focusing
Used to own the 23mm f1.4 and the 56mm f1.2 (not mentioned here I know), and they are the absolute best lenses I owned, optically speaking. Yes, af is not fast as Sony, but color, render, character... just gave beautiful images. Love the old guard from Fujifilm.
I’m buying an x-t4 and the seller also has both of these lenses. Should I buy them?
Thank you, FujifilmReview TV!
I own the 23/2 and the 35/2. The 35 is on my camera 80% of the time. I just love it. It's got faster AF, it's smaller, lighter, weather resistant, and half the cost of the 1.4 version. I just don't think that extra stop of light is enough value to make the 1.4 superior to the f/2
And what about your 23 mm f2?
There’s more to the f1.4 than just the extra stop of light. There’s a reason why it’s considered one of the best Fuji lens.
Love you guys… so refreshing to watch…
Save me trading through all your videos, have you ever covered the Fuji 18-55 2.8-4.5 lens?? Thinking of replacing the 15-45 kit lens but not sure of the benefits??
Also I’ve got Viltrox 23mm and 56mm primes and love results so far but would love you guys to get reviews done on these as your reviews make for great watching… plus your views on recording video with these??
Keep up the great work guys!!! 🤩📷
Excellent video as usual. Pretty sure they won’t have to cut your foot. If you wait enough, it will fall by itself :)
You missed the fantastic 16mm f1.4 and its newer and smaller f2.8 version. Having both of them, I have to admit they are more complementary than overlaping.
Greatings from France
My experience from having over 50 lenses in M43, APSC and FF formats is this.
F2 will give acceptable OOF Bokeh on a FF camera. That should be F1.8 or faster on M43 and APSC.
Of course I usually go a half stop faster lens just to make sure I get sharp results at max aperture.
An f1.4 usually needs to be stopped down to F1.8 for crisp sharpness.
Great stuff as always--best camera reviewers there are in the RUclips world!
I hope you can get your hands on the third party lenses soon. The Viltrox 23mm 1.4 is awesome.
Great job! For a follow-up can you do the 16's and 50's?
Definitely need to compare the 50’s
@@BrendanEvan Honestly the deciding factor should be how short DOF you want. If you really want the short DOF of the 56 1.2 then that's going to outweigh all advantages of the 50 2.0. It's the kind of lens you get because you already know that you need it. The 50 2.0 will be better for anything casual due to faster focus.
The XF35 1.4 is fujis wonder lens, it truly does have something special! by far my favourite lens!
One of the things I like about the Fuji system is that their midrange glass is as good or better than other companies first tier lenses. Then you get to the red badge stuff or classics like the 56mm f1.2 and it's just jaw dropping good.
I have the 18 f2, 35 f2, and 56mm f1.2.
They all have given me amazing images with nothing more I could ask for. The 18mm is 24mm equivalent but feels wider somehow? It's amazing on a good bright day for street photography.
The 56mm is a perfect lens. Forget what you heard about loud or slow focusing. The images it creates are amazing. I finally get what these bloggers are talking about with microcontrast. Tack sharp. Perfect color.
The 35mm was the first lens I got with my XT3. It's roughly 50mm equivalent so it presents a normal field of view. Which at first can be kind of boring and samey. But its pretty damn sharp from 5.6 up. Small, focuses great. It's kind of become my baseline because it goes right down the middle on every feature.
I love the 23mm f1.4 for video. Those who are high on manual focusing 23mm f1.4 is the lens to buy. It won't disappoint you.
Thanks Chris, and great review! I'm looking at these three ranges currently. Btw, Canada's health care is far from free. Canadians can verify this by how much is sucked out of their paycheck. Be well!
Hi Chris,
Hope your wound is getting healed.
Until last month i was planning to buy the Nikon Z50 as my first camera then i saw read and view Fuji Film X s10 , what will be your suggestion regarding to the system ,Lenses and ease of use and value for money as well. (Photo centric camera )
Hope you are doing well again Chris - and thx for sharing my opinion. ;-)
Even for the 50mm I do believe the Fujicron is the better choice.
Take care.
The 35 f2 is the best lens I've owned and every time I see it now I cry inside from selling it.
Great information as always. Sorry about your foot, pretty messed up that it was just left buried in the ground in a city park area. OK about the free health care, curious to know how your care when, how long you waited, how thorough the care was.
I've got the fujilux 23 f/1.4 and the fujicron 50 f/2. hope your foot gets well soon
Love your guys' videos and the forums are pretty much the only place I look when making decisions.. the 18mm f2 can be had for @$200 on ebay (I got a beautiful copy for 199) and being that I don't shoot wide that often, I can't see spending 4 or 5x as much for the 16 or 18 1.4 unless I win the lottery.. even if I had one of the faster lenses, I would hold onto the f2 because it's so small you can fit it in your pocket.. I can shoot almost anything I need to with the 35mm (50mm fov) and still bring along the 18 in case I need something wider.. The XF35 f2 is WONDERFUL.. I really didn't think I would be happy with f2... but because I already had the very 'fun to focus' 56mm, I decided to sacrifice 'character' and bokeh for faster, more accurate focusing for the 35.. I found a used copy for @$250 and I'm really glad I bought it.. the XF35 f2 is an absolute gem.. LOVE LOVE LOVE this lens and if you get in close on your subject it has really nice bokeh.. I don't really have a need for a 23mm, which won't stop me from eventually buying one, and having the 18+35 f2, I'll probably go for the Viltrox 1.4 to have the extra stop of light and a good reason to explain to my wife why I need another lens
This is a passionate professional! Half dead but getting his job done until the end! 🙌🏻
You didn't mention anything about video performance, I do both and I heard that the older lens has noisy autofocus motor. For 35mm is the XF35 f2 WR a good choice? What about image stabilisation? Fuji is funny that v few lenses have OIS - would that present a problem for video (or doesn't matter if I used a gimbo most of the time?)
Huge flex to end the episode with socialized Canadian health care. :-) Great video thanks!
Chris should do some voice acting. I'd love to hear him in a South Park episode or something
Great comparison ! If you have to choose only one all rounder lens then what would it be? 23mm F2 or 35mm F2?
Would be amazing if you could redo this video for the 2023 lineup. Maybe skip the injury this time 😅
Please make a video on Panasonic MFT lenses.
Love ur videos ❤️
Sorry to hear about Chris' foot. I hope everything turns out well for him.
I have the 23mm F2 and it's my favorite lens. It's a bit disheartening to see how much worse it is optically compared to the F1. 4 in that side by side comparison picture. But it could just be that one picture. In other comparison reviews between these two lenses, the optical performance generally are very similar.
Late but: The f2 is waaaaay more soft in the center. It's small, light and sexy in silver :) but the point for optical quality (sharpness) goes clearly to the 1.4 ;)
Absolute perfect timing this! I’m just about to pull the trigger on the 23mm f1.4 as I’m not happy with the f2 version when paired with the 56mm f1.2
I just traded the 23mm f1.4 for the f2 as I didn’t find the f1.4 sharp enough for me until I stopped it down to f2.8 by which time the f2 is starting to look good and has the AF, WR, size and weight advantages. Disclaimer: my f1.4 was used so perhaps wasn’t the best copy but the reputable camera store I traded it to tested it and sold it on without repair. I know this as they told me they’d return to me or charge if they found any issues. Hope that helps you’re decision making, perhaps rent before purchase?
@@duncanpaterson5525 I’ve seen a few stories of bad copies of the f1.4. I’ve bought from MPB from the UK, so I can easily return a bad lens.
The thing about the 23mm f2 for me is when I photograph weddings, I use that and the 56mm f1.2. When I look at the images post wedding, the 23mm images are so much softer than the 56 and it ruins the overall quality of my work. I think having that extra stop of ISO will help improve the quality.
@@superash82 Ha ha, bought my 23mm f1.4 from MPB! The images had a great look but when I opened up to f1.4 for portraits the results were pretty soft.
@@superash82 Since you're a pro I'd be happy to send you some RAFs taken with the f1.4 on the X--T3, would be interested what you think. Can you even DM on here? If not I'm on Insta @silvermachine66
@@duncanpaterson5525 fingers crossed it was just your copy 🤞🏻. I’ve paid extra for a like new copy so hopefully it’s worth it. Shame, because I love the 23mm f2, but it just can’t keep up with the 56mm
great video, what about 16 f2.8 vs f1.4
and f50 2 vs 56 f1.2 ?
Fuji have spoiled us with too many options :)
I’ll watch this later but Fujifilm is updating all three ancient 1.4s with Mark II versions this year and next year. the 33 1.4 will come first.
i’ve owned 4-5 copies of each of these six lenses, both 1.4s and the f2s. and 3 copies of the 90. they’re all great. overall the 35 1.4 is my all time favorite.
Why so many copies of the same lenses? What's happening to them? Do you throw them at people?
Would always choose the 35/1.4 for character- yes
So..In your next video will you be reviewing the best first-aid kit to carry in our camera bag ?
Thinking of getting the 35mm F2, but daaaymn the price, I think I gotta go for the viltrox 33mm f1.4
Very interesting comparisons. many thanks. Is there a Fuji lens that gives the full frame’ 50mm ‘look’ please?
I'm always amazed by the quality/price of Fujifilm (lens and camera) that the reason i could never sell my xt-4. I hope you will be ok with your foot.
These videos keep it entertaining and real
The Fuji 50 f2 is an absolute gem !!!
Hope you’re good, Chris!
I was surprised to hear that xf35 1.4 is a bit soft. I’ve shot with one copy of 35 f2 and two copies of 35 f1.4 and last one is way sharper in the centre right from 1.4. Corners aren’t that sharp because of the field curvature, but this is what gives it character. Is there a chance that particular copy has some flaws?
The Fujicron 35mm f/2 is a gem. The optical quality is actually quite good and I prefer it over the 23mm f/2 which has the tendency to be soft with larger apertures.
Hear hear!
True
Get well (your foot) soon!! Love your humor! Great channel!!! Keep up the great work guys!! :-)
Hey, it's the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Mount Vernon is my hometown, funny to randomly run across such a familiar image here on youtube.
Hope you get well soon, that piece of metal looks hella dangerous!!! Is it meant to stop skateboarders?
Thanks for this video. I recently bought the 35mm f1.4 eventhough I have shot the 35mm f2 as my first fuji lens for the last two years. Found it used for a good price and I love it already. Gonna keep the f2 around for rainy weather shooting.
16mm/1.4 is better than 16mm/2.8. I don't care much about 1.4 itself, but corner sharpness increased with f-stop closed, so at 2.8-4.0 it has better sharpness in corners and that primary reason i got it
I have been putting off getting a new password for my account for quite awhile now but after seeing that foot casualty I actually decided to go through the process and sign in lol hope it heals quick love from Edmonton
I hope you report that rebar sticking out of the ground so no one else steps on it?
He mentioned on Instagram that he did.
18mm - Get the new one if you can afford it.
23mm - The old one by a mile, especially if you care about close focusing distance.
35mm - it’s worth it to get both.
They’re very different and both valuable additions.
Bonus - Get the old 56mm f/1.2.
It’s still amazing.
Could we see a similar video for the Sigma 19, 30, and 60mm 2.8 primes versus the 16, 30, and 56mm 1.4 primes?
Another good video for Fuji shooter
Speedy recovery Chris ❤️🩹
funny.....as an pro photographer my choice after using all of them : 18/2 (small an louder- to knew the focus moves) + 23 1,4 (because it's 23mm....the 23/2 is more like 21mm) + 35 1,4 for sure- sold the f2 version 2x times- (the look of an f4/50 full frame lens with no character )....
Leaning toward the 34mm f2 mainly for the weather sealing. Glad to hear you believe the f2 is comparable to the 1.4 lens. Had the 1.4 on an X-E1 several years back but never took to the camera so sold it all.
Finally swapped my 23mm F1.4 for a F2. The size of the 1.4 is the biggest problem as I like shovelling my XT-30 into a small bag and the 1.4 is a touch too big to comfortably anywhere...
I had both f/1.4 and f/2 and finally came back to the older, bulkier yet nicer f/1.4
I had to look up rebar, that's not a word I've heard over here in the U.K. - though I guess folk in the construction industry here are familiar with it.
I'm now wondering why Chris put a reinforcing bar in his foot. Is this some kind of Ironman enhancement measure in case Jordan revolts against being under-complimented?
All this told me was that I need both versions for each respective focal length. Thanks guys 😂
shoulda reviewed the 50f2, amazing lens : D
Ohh man! Wish you a fast recovery!
Video was also great 😂😂
mb i missed somehow, but would you mind doing a 23mm comparison (fuji lenses, 100v lens, canon R lenses, sony, maybe olympus)? i believe it may be quite interesting