The "Second Best" Fujifilm Lens: The Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR
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- Опубликовано: 21 фев 2023
- I still think the XF33mm f1.4 is the "best" Fujifilm lens, but my goodness - this 23mm updated lens is just so good. Get this instead of an X100V.
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Love your content, the video edit, the images, explanations, subscribed
Wow, thank you so much. Really, really appreciate that. Trying to do something a bit different here - appreciate the love!
It’s actually my favourite out of the new LM trio. It doesn’t get as much attention as the other two, but I think this has more to do with it being released later.
The sharpness always amazes me. It’s such a versatile focal length and the minimum focus distance just adds to that versatility.
It’s the lens I always have in my bag.
So well said, GHAS! It DEFINITELY doesn't get as much attention, love, or is really ever even talked about. Yes, I agree the February 2022 release (and subsequent delay on shipping, etc) made it fly under the radar. But I've had it for almost a year and have taken so many great images with it, that have made me really happy. It's definitely more challenging to get a "banger" shot with great composition than say on the 33mm, but it's worth the challenge.
And yes, the sharpness is unreal. On the new X-H bodies that I own, I am really floored. It's not up to the level of my GFX - but you're right, for that sharpness, MFD, and versatility, it just crushes. So cool. Do you post your work anywhere online? I'd love to check it out!
Great points and great photos!
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Great points man & great photos!
Hey thanks so much Taye! Subbed to your channel - you have awesomely technical studio stuff! Can't wait to see more.
@@oxeneers your welcome. bro an thanks
this is exactly the review i was looking for..I have the 18mm 1.4 but feel like it's too wide and i'm getting bored with it. Been contemplating getting this lens and now I think i'm ready after seeing your review especially with the sample images. Thank you!
Thank you! Man, that feels so good to hear that this helped. Yeah, the 18mm is amazing but for me, it is too close to a "smartphone lens". I still think it's a must have for any X-H or X-T5 body owner since it's so sharp and crisp, but yeah. Not the most inspiring focal length. Thank you for the kind words!! Stay in touch!
@@oxeneers 18 or 27mm is more a storytelling focal length, it’s more a niche to see in that focal length and to put yourself in the sweet spot for that length. Being tight in the shot is not always better but then depends your chosen genre of photography. My advise would be stuck to one focal length for a month, nothing else so you begin to see in that length, sounds odd but it is works
Absolutely love the optical performance of the new LM lenses and the silent and rapid AF is unreal, however, for me I like to keep the setup as compact and light as possible, particularly for street and EDC so it's the older 1.4 legacy lenses for now - apart from maybe the 56 1.2 LM where i'm far enough out of the way that the lens length and weight isn't as much of an issue. Great review man.
Dude, totally hear you. The performance (optically and mechanically) of the new lenses wins out for every use case EXCEPT the small / compact push. I will bring my 50mm f2 if I want to be compact + creative, and yes, you're right - the old 1.4's are definitely smaller, particularly on an X-Pro body or X-E. Thanks so much for the kind words man! Do you share your work anywhere? I would love to follow!
There are no 56/1.2 lens
Is this a good lens for environmental portrait and landscape? Thanks for the video very helpful!
I’m with you, one lens per outing. Work the composition into submission lol. Crazy good primes from Fuji 👍
Right? I'm not the first person who's said this, but yes, when my photography gets stale and awful, and I end up not being sure if I am enjoying this anymore, I throw on something like the 23mm/33mm/56mm and say "This one lens will be all I use this week". And I get some great results. Craaazy good primes - but you know that both you and I are waiting for this 55mm f1.7 GFX lens 🤤
Great points man. This is probably one of the 5 lenses I can’t imagine selling!! It’s got some mojo!
Haha never say never but yes, I know that if I sell this lens one day, I'll instantly regret it. It has actually made me want to sell my X100V - especially seeing them go for $2000 on eBay - but I should probably just keep that camera since it can go with me more places. But you're right dude - some absolute MOJO!
Another great video. All of those images look so good. I kinda wish I got this lens instead of the 18/f1.4 that I bought. Gotta resist buying it so I can get that 150-600.
Thanks again for not being super overenthusiastic while speaking. Your splices seem pretty smooth and natural - even at 1.25x speed.
I have to agree with the other comment about the lighting on your face. Move the purple to behind you and it should be fine. Whatever was lighting up your left side looked good though.
Really appreciate that man! Trying to find a flow here - I have a lot of thoughts on equipment, technique, and all that - and looking to learn from everyone else too. Appreciate the feedback on the lighting. Really hard to nail something that works, especially since I'm doing this in between 2 jobs and a toddler haha. Thanks so much though man!!!!
And yes, I would hang on to the 18mm and save up for the 150-600. I wish I had the 150-600 just for that versatility and something that can really give me insane results at the pier I go to a lot in Huntington Beach. I want to make a video on the 18mm and how I use it, but I need to use it more - not super proud of the stuff I've shot with it thus far. It's the same "focal length" as an iPhone's wide camera (or close to it), so it always feels like "higher quality smartphone photography", you know? Do you have any images you've shared that you've taken with the 18mm? I'd love to follow you and take a look (and get some inspiration, of course!"
@@oxeneers I wish I could give more of a reason to justify purchasing the 150-600mm other than "I want to photograph the birds in my backyard" lol
I don't post much of my stuff online because I'm a total amateur. I just purchased my camera and the 18mm f1.4 in January 2022 for the sole purpose of photographing my dogs. I wanted to make sure I had quality photos of them for when they inevitably leave me. So if you want to see some photos of two poodles taken with the lens then I can definitely send them your way! I know I have a bunch of shots from some trips to Longwood Gardens too. I'll put together an album.
Sorry for the late response again lol
Oh man. First lens I bought when I bought my first X camera was the 23mm 1.4. I love this lens, and am also kind of considering the v2. But also… I may go 18mm 1.4 as it would prob be better for video.
Great points. I feel like people are either in camp 50mm or 35mm. And strongly support their choice while hating on the other. Personally I feel 35mm isn't wide enough, and I feel like 50mm is here nor there - not wide enough, not close enough.
But If I had to choose, 23mm over 35mm. The 23mm is my family event lens, indoor low light lens, basic lens when I want to travel light. Great video, now I want the v2. Jerk. Stop trying to get me to spend money, haven't I spent enough?!?!
HAHAH, yeah man, the original 23mm was so amazing. I loved mine. I saved up for it and was so excited when I got it. I really took some great, meaningful images on that lens. But I never heard people really talk about it. The 35mm/50mm (Fuji) lenses got all the love. So I always silently enjoyed it.
And yes, the 23mm vs. 35mm (Fujifilm) opinion was is real haha. I, like I said, love the 33mm because it's such a fantastic lens (and a "true" 50mm equivalent) with great technical features (LM, WR, extra aspherical elements, etc) but the 23mm is the same thing as the 33mm but just... 23mm. Haha. I too choose it for that reason - the 'family event' thing is something that you say "Well I don't go to those very often", but you do... I find myself indoors all the time, whether it's family or friends or some work thing, or whatever. The 23mm is absolutely necessary there! You're right.
It's on sale right now man, and it's such a banger deal. I am actually sad I didn't get the deal haha!! Early adopter issues.
@@oxeneers its ok you got to enjoy the lens longer than people who got it on sale! Time is money! So in theory… buy all the gear, save time. Forget about the money.
Great video. I can't make up my mind between this lens and the 33mm f1.4 R LM WR. I want to be able to shoot street but also outdoor portraits.
Thank you Fern! It's tough, right? I went with both but if the funds aren't there, I'd say, honestly, the 23mm is more "universal". But the 33mm is just so special. It's a coin toss, really. Win-Win.
@@oxeneers I already own the 56mm 1.4 so it kind of makes sense to go with the 23mm but eventually I would want both.
Go with the 23mm
@@geekdelmetal I ended up getting the 23MM 2.0, I've been testing it and so far I love it. For the 33mm I will more than likely get the 1.4.
This combined with the Viltrox 13, XF56v2, and XF90 get me just about anything I could ask for. The 23LM is the first 35 equiv that I really like!
That's amazing! Yes, what a polarizing focal length, huh? I had to come around to it myself but this new 23mm is just fantastic, as I said. And the Viltrox 13mm stays glued to my X-H2s for video work (it's an UNREAL lens). The 56v2 is on my list of videos to make next - I think it's a transformational lens when looking at the old one. The 90mm is on my list of lenses to get one day haha. Great kit Robert!! Anywhere I can see your work? Would love to see what you're shooting with those!
That’s an awesome combination of lenses! How do the other 3 lenses compare to this 23mm in terms of optical quality? I love this 23mm for landscapes and now I’m hoping to purchase the other 3 lenses that you mentioned.
@@kalvino67 I would say their all in the same league as the 23. The 56 might be even better. But all 4 are beyond good! I’ve also picked up the 33 f1.4 which in my opinion is the best lens Fujifilm has made.
@@Robert.hodgson Thanks for thé quick response! I’m hesitant about the Viltrox as I have read that the quality control is poor and the lens quality varies! However, all of the Fuji lenses near that range are now old so I might take the leap!
@@kalvino67 Viltrox has a lot of variation in their older lenses. When it comes to the 13, I’ve used 3 different copies since it was released and each one was absolutely stellar! And I feel it’s not just one of the best third party Fuji lenses, but one of the best Fuji lenses period.
Do you find the lens too big compared to the f2 as a walkaround? I don’t want to be chased again lmao
I got the version 1 of this lens and it’s shockingly good as well. It is my favorite lens then the 16-55 for everything else lol.
Yes, I actually kind of miss the version 1 because I knew the photos I'd get with it were going to have some CA and aberrations, which gave it this feel and look. I don't know. You can't have it all, haha. But the LM in the new lens feels so much better.
@@oxeneers oh yeah the new motors on the second one are amazing. All the new fuji lenses are crazy good with AF plus silent!
Is the 23mm optically better than the 16-55mm?
@@kalvino67 Absolutely. The 16-55mm is no slouch, but it is still a zoom and has older optical construction than the new 23mm.
Think of the new 18mm, 23mm, and 33mm as the "new generation" of Fujifilm camera and optical quality/technology.
@@oxeneers Thanks for the quick response! Ok, I may have to rethink my options and consider primes instead of the zoom.
you sold me. I want one.
23 > 35… 😅
Dude, I know you've used the original quite a bit but having the "new" Fujifilm features on a 23mm, fast aperture lens, is pretty killer. It makes me happy to know that I get the "33mm look" (for the most part) on a wider lens that's around the exact same size. Rips on the 40MP X-Trans V sensors, too. AND it's on sale - holy macaroni. I know you have some third party lenses in this focal range but damn, I love this thing and have had it for nearly a year now.
I go back and forth all the time man. It's a difficult world.
@@oxeneers bro i cannot justify paying in EUROS its so god damn expensive! LOL it's 200$ more if i do the conversion rate. I might as well go back to canada and save me a few bucks and get a trip out of it.
It would be great if you get the chance to compare the new 56mm 1.2 with the Sigma 56mm 1.4
I am going to do an in-depth video on the 56mm f1.2 here within the next few weeks. I don't have the Sigma but I have seen quite a bit of photography examples that it's very strong in what it does, for the price. The lack of an aperture ring for me is disappointing though - and, IMO, having not personally used the Sigma, I think the Fujfiilm (the new version) has a really special optical character. Stay tuned :) Great idea though man!!! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for again an awesome review! Can I lend your advice?
I want to add a Fujilux lens to my prime lens setup, for both professional photo and video work and family/everyday photography. I got the 16mm f1,4, the 35mm f2 and the 90mm f2. My 16mm f1,4 definitely gets the most use in everyday photography, because of its wide aperture, its great character and the pretty versatile focal length. But sometimes, I don't like the wideness of the lens for shooting environments, landscapes etc. It just gives too much 'blank space' for my liking. I want a lens that feels a bit more focused, a bit more 'cozy', and that gives more background separation. Also, I would like some more compression for portraits. The 35mm f2 is nice for family stuff, but I don't feel inspired by the colors and overall JPEG rendition. It's always a bit lacking when I watch the pictures back. And for weddings and low-light, the aperture is too small.
Would you advice me to go for the 23mm f1,4 or the 33m f1,4? I could see myself getting both in the end, but I can only afford one to begin with. I have used a Canon 24mm f2,8 with a lot of pleasure in the past, so I know the focal length pretty well too. My main uses for the lenses:
23mm f1,4 - talking head interview shots, grabbing a coffee at a café table with a friend, event video's where I only use one lens, two persons talking together, documenting general life, environmental portraits, establishment shots of buildings with a little more compression.
33mm f1,4 - my main lens for portrait sessions, close-ups of coffee, flowers, products, talking head shots where I focus on the face, a barista steaming milk, general photography of people, landscape/environment shots with a little more compression.
I feel like the 23mm f1,4 would be a great walk around lens, as you stated in the video, but the 33mm f1,4 would add the most practical value to my professional work (there is a big gap of professional portrait quality between 16mm and 90mm). My only 'fear' is that the lens is less dynamic than the 23mm and is not great for establishment shots. With a good composition, the 23mm feels more 'special' to me, but it might not prove to be enough difference over the 16mm. I would love to hear your thoughts/insights. Thanks in advance!
Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to type this. And thanks for the kind words!
I think you can't go wrong with the 23mm or 33mm but it comes down to you and what you said. Do you enjoy the 16mm that much that it's become your daily carry? Then you would actually probably be most happy with the 23mm if we're being honest. You can use the 35mm f2 which is FANTASTIC as a stand-in for the 33mm when you get more money for that. I would stick with the 35mm f2 for now and get the 23mm and use it for all the things you talked about.
The 33mm is still my favorite, but everyone's situation is different. I sold my 35mm f2 and 23mm f2 to get the new 1.4 versions and yes, they're much larger, but I am okay with the extra weight/size as long as I get better, more creative-looking results.
Go with the 23mm. You'll be so happy.
@@oxeneers Thanks for your emphatic and elaborate response! Also nice that you really give a strong direction instead of leaving everything open :).
Yesterday, I actually decided to do a test. I walked around the town with my 18-55mm zoom lens and took pictures at 23mm, then at 33mm. They were just general pictures of buildings, flowers, streets.
My takeaway from this test is just how much more natural I feel when composing 23mm for street photography. It just feels ‘effortless’ in capturing the scene as I see it, in its totality. In comparison, 33mm feels really strained. I can not show much context, but am forced to focus on details or very straight compositions. The end results are still good, but they don’t reflect what I saw and needed me to reposition and rethink a lot (just as with my 16mm). I did not expect to feel such a difference, but I did.
Purely looking at the end results of the street shoot though, I think the 33mm pictures show more of a ‘timeless’ character and look more purposeful. Maybe because I am more accustomed to the focal length now, maybe because there is just more compression. The 23mm focuses more on the lines and the dynamics then the subject, which can be a good or a bad thing.
And I still like 33mm a little better for close-ups (taking pictures of my filter coffee brewer in action)- that’s where it shines - but for ease-of-use and general purpose, the 23mm wins it for me. It’s a difficult decision!
Amazing pictures! Where can we find you preset(s)? I want it!!
Coming soon! I had it on an old video in the description but I had over 10,000 downloads so I thought that I should probably monetize my hard work. When it comes out, I'll make a video on it and leave a comment, I'll give you a code to get it for free since you asked. I'll remember you with your avatar haha.
@@oxeneers Thanks, thats so kind!!!
Great vid but the purple split lighting was a bit weird.
Try flagging the purple light to not hit your face and balance the background with some practical lights for that ultimate you tuber look
Appreciate the feedback! Definitely still trying to get better at lighting.
I have this and the 56mm 1.2 not sure what I should get as a 3rd prime?
Super wide? Get an 8mm f3.5. Very wide? Get the Viltrox 13mm f1.4. Want a telephoto? 90mm f2. Want a normal view lens? Get the 33mm f1.4 :)
I love this lens, too, but I often find myself wishing that it was just a tad smaller and lighter. I also have the 18mm f1.4 and the 33mm f1.4 and others for shooting weddings. I used to love 35mm (23), but getting used to the 18mm has sort ruined my ability to see in 35mm format, oddly enough…
@@kalvino67 I find them all to be similarly sharp, but the 33mm f1.4 might edge out the others slightly. The 18 f1.4 is a wonderful lens.
Thanks for the quick response! Ok now I have to buy all three! 😂
@@kalvino67 Ha. Well, I do use them all for weddings and portraits, but mostly 18/33/56. I am currently on vacation and just brought the 23 because it’s a good all arounder. The new 18/23/33/56 are all a quantum leap better than the original 18/35/60 I started with in 2012
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I have the 35mm and the 16mm I don’t know what lens to get next 😩
Damn this lens is insane. Still selling me on every video, still haven’t coughed up the money on buying anything yet 😭
Haha, hit me up when you're ready for the journey. Sooner rather than later because your baby girl ain't getting any younger!!!
which is good for fuji raw ? capture one or lightroom?
Honestly, I use Lightroom and always have. The AI tools for masking are too good not to have. With that being said, I have done a lot of work to get rid of "artifacts" or "worms". I edit my photos in a particular way so I can avoid that for the most part. I did a whole video of how I edit my Fujifilm stuff - did you see that?
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Hahaha…shooting from the car window with wide angle never works for me either!
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Thank you for watching Danial!
I've got the 18, 33 and 56...do I really need this? Until you posted this video, I didn't.
HAHA. Honestly, for me, I knew I was going to heavily invest in the new stacked sensor body and the 40MP body so I figured, let me replace my 23mm, 35mm 1.4's and get the 18mm 1.4 since I was always eyeing the f2 and the original 16mm f1.4. I'm happy to have all of them, but with that being said, I have to be honest and know that my 18mm doesn't get used as often because as I said in another comment, it is too close to the smartphone focal length IMO. The 23mm is just much better in that respect, really shows a viewer that it is in fact a "real" camera (if we can call it that) haha.
The 18/23/33/56 "quatro" is something special. I am so privileged to have it and use them.
@@oxeneers I dunno about the 18, I think it's absolutely incredible when I'm shooting things like events and I can get up super close and it's amazing for environmental portraits. I know it's similar to a smartphone but it's optically perfect for me. Shame about the aperture ring being a bit loose.
But as an every day lens, the 18 isn't quite close enough, and the 33 is sometimes a little too close.
So I bought the 23mm on Saturday, oops, your fault. Loving it so far!
In the car you are further from subjects, walking on the pavement, you are closer... I feel is why 35mm compositionally does not work in cars
Totally agree! Good points.
Hey Dylan - awesome video - i just stumbled upon this - anyway was wondering - i know its yuour presets in the videos but it would be nice to know which ones you used specifically - i love the colors on "Whopper Water" picture. Future videos just put a little subtitle on the bottom where its your own preset: (list X preset) - anyway gave you a sub and a like!
i think i was your 900th sub - how cool
@@ltemerpoc Hey wow! Thank you!! Hit me on an email - dylan@dylandersen.com - and I can email you a free code for the presets for being so cool :)
And honestly? I think it was Alton Parkway :)