I just started with Fujifilm :) Today I have purchased Fujinon 23mm f2 and Sigma 30mm f1.4. My plan was to test them during week, make decision and return one of them back to shop. I cannot be more suprised - I didn't need week, not day, not one hour. After few shoots I can tell you that Sigma for Fujifilm is much more SHARPER, of course it has BETTER BOKEH (I cant compare with fujinon 23 f1.4, but this one has old SLOOOWER AF speed). As bonus - Sigma is cheaper.
Personally I own both the 56.12 mki from Fuji and the 56 1.4 from Sigma. From my experience the Sigma is way sharper with great autofocus speed. It’s also very compact. I tried the 16.14 from Sigma and it’s also very sharp with fast autofocus. I am planning to get the 30mm 1.4 soon. Great review !!!
you didnt change the name at sample pictures from the 16mm video. Its not that video but the 16mm but i thought the sample of the camera foto, showed a bit of a difference in viewing angle as the camera looked closer in the sigma 16mm. Here i am a bit confused as the 3mm does look a smaller difference as in the 16mm case.
Thinking about getting the Sigma 30 again once I switch to Fuji. It's been awesome for my M50 MK II and it's amazing value! The Fuji 33 looks gorgeous and if it wasn't much more expensive, I would choose it over the Sigma without a doubt. I'm definitely getting the Fuji 70-300 for paid surf photography and video, but I would like to know if an aperture ring is important for professional portrait shoots or events when using a Fuji camera? If not, I'll probably get the Sigma primes because of my budget as well as they're incredible value. Don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE to have the Fuji 23, 33 and 56, but unfortunately they're out of my budget :/. Would love to know your thoughts dude and keep up the great work with your videos 🤘
Hey there, thanks! The aperture ring is important if it is to you. What I mean is that some photographers got so used to not having one that they don’t care. I come from Leica and I love having the ring but you can definitely live without it. The sigma lenses are more than enough for anyone - including pro photographers tbh and you really can’t go wrong! Hope that helps and all the best with your Photography 😉
It's a neat lens for the price difference . Lack of aperture ring is a bummer, but I can live with that. Sigma 30mm definitely isn't as sharp as the Fuji 33mm lens, being an older model (from 2016, I think), buuut, still not a bad choice if you're on a budget.
Hello there, the Fujinon 33mm came out last year and is one of the latest from Fuji and the sigma 30 is starting to be available on the market now (latest lens to date with the 16 and the 56). If you’re an a budget DEFINITELY not a bad choice indeed 😉 take care
For me, the apature ring is what Fuji is all about. I'm flexible on weight, open to fully manual... But take away the rings and my camera is no longer a Fuji.
well said. For me the fuji system is all about the experience of getting the shot. I love the physical dials and the aperture ring. Without these I might as well just pick up a Sony... 😬
Honestly I find Fuji lenses more contrasty. That been said, hard to tell the difference on the final image, both are great lenses but the sigma lens gives you that extra aperture for lowlight and bokeh purpose. Take care
Great video and review! The price on Sigma makes me think…until i get to the autofocus part…the Fuji is way better and dont have focus breathing. If i looking for photos only i will pic sigma, but i do mainly video so will end picking Fuji
I'm also worried about the autofocus, but it's worth considering that AF performance is likely to improve at or after launch when the firmware is finalized; several reviews of the Canon and Sony versions of this lens show it performing on par with first-party lenses, really hoping we get the same here.
I hope it will! Even though I don’t use it for video so I don’t necessarily care that much. If I want good AF I use my Sony A7Siii and that’s it. But for fuji video shooters it might be worth waiting and see if it improves (like you said). Cheers
Man i like the video but im confused! In the side by side image comparisons the video says 16mm. Not 30 or 33. Is it a typo or are these the images intended for another video?
Hey there. Please see previous comments, it’s just a text mistake (I made the 3 sigma prime lenses reviews in a row) but the photos shown are correct. Cheers
@@cris_photography Hanno appena risposto alla mia mail e mi hanno scritto che in Italia sarà disponibile alla vendita da Maggio . Io attendo con ansia anche il loro zoom per fuji , Saluti Cris e continua con i tuoi contenuti
@@cris_photography grande ! Allora attendo la tua review , per ora dovrò decidere quale 50mm equivalente prendere , sto pensando addirittura di ricomprare il 35 1.4 che per il prezzo cui si trova potrebbe essere un ottimo affare , saluti e buona Pasqua Cris
Excellent comparison. Appreciate that there was no music playing in the background while you are talking. Easier for me to focus. No pun intended. 🤣
Haha good one!
Yes I stopped putting music under when I talk a while back as it is in fact very distracting 😊 glad it helps!
Cheers
Thanks, Cris. This is exactly what I wanted to compare.
Glad it can be helpful to you! Take care
I like the character and rendering of the Sigma class, I will definitely get the 56 1.4 when it's available
I agree with you! I will review the 56mm in a couple of days on this channel, stay tuned 😊 take care
I just started with Fujifilm :) Today I have purchased Fujinon 23mm f2 and Sigma 30mm f1.4. My plan was to test them during week, make decision and return one of them back to shop. I cannot be more suprised - I didn't need week, not day, not one hour. After few shoots I can tell you that Sigma for Fujifilm is much more SHARPER, of course it has BETTER BOKEH (I cant compare with fujinon 23 f1.4, but this one has old SLOOOWER AF speed). As bonus - Sigma is cheaper.
Nice! Thanks for the feedback!
Personally I own both the 56.12 mki from Fuji and the 56 1.4 from Sigma. From my experience the Sigma is way sharper with great autofocus speed. It’s also very compact. I tried the 16.14 from Sigma and it’s also very sharp with fast autofocus. I am planning to get the 30mm 1.4 soon.
Great review !!!
Nice! Yes Sigma came a long way and they do make great lenses and sharpness-wise nothing to say! Take care
you didnt change the name at sample pictures from the 16mm video. Its not that video but the 16mm but i thought the sample of the camera foto, showed a bit of a difference in viewing angle as the camera looked closer in the sigma 16mm. Here i am a bit confused as the 3mm does look a smaller difference as in the 16mm case.
Thanks Georg, yes that was a mistake - the photos are correct but since I did the 16, 30 and 56 in a raw I forgot to change the writing. Cheers
Thinking about getting the Sigma 30 again once I switch to Fuji. It's been awesome for my M50 MK II and it's amazing value!
The Fuji 33 looks gorgeous and if it wasn't much more expensive, I would choose it over the Sigma without a doubt.
I'm definitely getting the Fuji 70-300 for paid surf photography and video, but I would like to know if an aperture ring is important for professional portrait shoots or events when using a Fuji camera? If not, I'll probably get the Sigma primes because of my budget as well as they're incredible value. Don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE to have the Fuji 23, 33 and 56, but unfortunately they're out of my budget :/.
Would love to know your thoughts dude and keep up the great work with your videos 🤘
Hey there, thanks! The aperture ring is important if it is to you. What I mean is that some photographers got so used to not having one that they don’t care. I come from Leica and I love having the ring but you can definitely live without it.
The sigma lenses are more than enough for anyone - including pro photographers tbh and you really can’t go wrong!
Hope that helps and all the best with your Photography 😉
@@cris_photography thanks Cris. In that case, I'll go with the Sigmas in that case 👍 (apart from the Fuji 70-300 and the Viltrox 13mm)
It's a neat lens for the price difference . Lack of aperture ring is a bummer, but I can live with that. Sigma 30mm definitely isn't as sharp as the Fuji 33mm lens, being an older model (from 2016, I think), buuut, still not a bad choice if you're on a budget.
Hello there, the Fujinon 33mm came out last year and is one of the latest from Fuji and the sigma 30 is starting to be available on the market now (latest lens to date with the 16 and the 56). If you’re an a budget DEFINITELY not a bad choice indeed 😉 take care
Do you think that the focusing will get better with future firmware updates for the sigma lenses? Or are they not updatable?
Honestly I very much think and HOPE so!
Sigma updates regularly. I have the 56 1.4 and they just released a firmware update that improved AF.
For me, the apature ring is what Fuji is all about. I'm flexible on weight, open to fully manual... But take away the rings and my camera is no longer a Fuji.
Yup, I hear y’a Andy! Same here!
good point. I like the tactfulness of the fuji also.
well said. For me the fuji system is all about the experience of getting the shot. I love the physical dials and the aperture ring. Without these I might as well just pick up a Sony... 😬
💯!
While I agree, I don't think it's worth double the price for a lens
FYI, the labels starting from 4:19 say 16mm. I assume you meant 30/33mm?
Oh boy really??? 🤦🏻 yes it should be 30/33 (I’ve been doing 3 videos back to back for the 16,30 and 56 hence that typo)
Thanks for pointing it out!
Yes, I was wondering about that too.
I have the Fuji 33mm and am generally very pleased with it, although the focal length is a little too narrow as a walk around lens.
Awesome! Ya sometimes 23 or even 18 can be better in some case scenarios when walking around. Cheers
Sigma 30mm1.4 or Fujifilm 35mm f2 which lens produce better image quality?
Honestly I find Fuji lenses more contrasty. That been said, hard to tell the difference on the final image, both are great lenses but the sigma lens gives you that extra aperture for lowlight and bokeh purpose. Take care
Can you tell me which film simulation used in the picture?
Hello there, these are the raw files (for them comparaison) and otherwise the first shots are my own grading 😚
Take care!
@@cris_photography can you share your own grading or a tutorial video? I really really love your pictures at the beginning.
How is the Sigma 30mm f1.4 compared to Xf35mm f2?
Excellent question Michael, I’ll have to try 👍🏼
hey viltrox 27mm f1.2 is out i would love a new comparison between the three
Good idea 😉 stay tuned
Great video and review! The price on Sigma makes me think…until i get to the autofocus part…the Fuji is way better and dont have focus breathing. If i looking for photos only i will pic sigma, but i do mainly video so will end picking Fuji
Right? I had the same thought about the focusing part. While I do not ever shoot video with Fuji, it does make you think…
Take care!
I'm also worried about the autofocus, but it's worth considering that AF performance is likely to improve at or after launch when the firmware is finalized; several reviews of the Canon and Sony versions of this lens show it performing on par with first-party lenses, really hoping we get the same here.
I hope it will! Even though I don’t use it for video so I don’t necessarily care that much. If I want good AF I use my Sony A7Siii and that’s it. But for fuji video shooters it might be worth waiting and see if it improves (like you said). Cheers
Man i like the video but im confused! In the side by side image comparisons the video says 16mm. Not 30 or 33. Is it a typo or are these the images intended for another video?
Hey Alex, right images - wrong titles (I recorded and edited the 16, 30 and 56 in a row) sorry bout that. Cheers
@@cris_photography cheers for the answer. I thought so but wanted to make sure
I like the de-saturated colour grading
Thanks 😉
Hey Chris - thanks for video - All your photo sample images say 16mm focal length - (not 30mm or 33mm) - what's up here?
Hey there. Please see previous comments, it’s just a text mistake (I made the 3 sigma prime lenses reviews in a row) but the photos shown are correct. Cheers
Does it work great on the xt2?
It does 👍🏼
I am confused, why are you showing comparison shots from 16mm lenses in a video review of 30mm lenses? 4:19
Please read previous comments. I reviewed all 3 lenses from Sigma and forgot to change the text. The photos are correct tho.
Probably worth mentioning that the Sigma can not be updated, at least not the Fuji version
yes - worth mentioning 👍🏼 definitely
You can update your sigma lens from the camera body now. There's a manual on sigma global.
I just updated my 56 1.4 through the camera body. So yes, you can update these lenses.
Nice watch bro
Thanks 😏
Best review for now from this 2 great lens. Online the sigma is not already available
Contento che ti sia piaciuto Gianmarco! In effetti non è ancora disponibile mi hanno detto da Sigma ma speriamo che lo siano presto. Buona giornata
@@cris_photography Hanno appena risposto alla mia mail e mi hanno scritto che in Italia sarà disponibile alla vendita da Maggio . Io attendo con ansia anche il loro zoom per fuji , Saluti Cris e continua con i tuoi contenuti
Ah ecco! Speriamo bene allora 🙂 e farò i test non appena verrà annunciato il loro zoom 🙃 a presto
Ti volevo dire, oltre al canale in inglese ne ho uno in francese e uno in italiano (Cris Fotografia) se ti può interessare
Ciao!
@@cris_photography grande ! Allora attendo la tua review , per ora dovrò decidere quale 50mm equivalente prendere , sto pensando addirittura di ricomprare il 35 1.4 che per il prezzo cui si trova potrebbe essere un ottimo affare , saluti e buona Pasqua Cris
Sigma 30 mm f1.4 or the Fujifilm xf 35 f2
Tough choice 😉
@@cris_photography 🥲 yes i am confused
I don’t know if you have noticed but in compassion part you are showing 16mm not 30mm !!!
Hey Ali, showing 30 but I forgot to change the labels (I made this video right after the 16mm) but what’s shown is the 30 😊
Buongiorno Cris, perché nn l'hai fatto anche in lingua italiana!? 😭 Complimenti per il video.
Ciao! Perche ho cominciato il canale italiano dopo e non lo avevo più ☹️ grazie e a presto!
Ok sigma vs viltrox next
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Sigma 🎉
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