Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 The truth from an actual working photographer.
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Kind of sick of the weekend warriors and “CZcams Photographers” giving their uneducated opinions on a lens they use for to create content vs an actual job. Don’t hesitate to throw the hate for those comments - I’m old as dirt so it won’t bother me. For everyone else- I’m a working professional and my opinion comes from actual use. Enjoy.
i can see how the extra 5-10% of performance a specific photographer might gain from this from an IQ standpoint, compared to the 35mm f2 or 1.4 may be of some benefit in a “professional setting”.
however, as many youtuber creators are speaking to the average consumer, who isn’t made of money, this is a tough one to give as a widespread recommendation to the everyday shooter. especially with the newer bodies, the f2’s and many older fuji’s lenses perform and focus more than well enough for all sorts of paid work - street & documentary photographer.
Absolutely agree. I use the 35 1.4 and love it. It’s an amazing lens. And I believe that it renders beautifully on the xpro 3 and xe4 - but I do love the increased speed and overall performance of the new 33. It is a superior lens in general and will show this - in what is bond to be a future chip upgrade in the future. I am a full time working photographer since 1982 and put my money in glass. I can certainly justify the purchase because this is how I make my living. But as a casual shooter or hobbyist, no question it’s an overkill investment.
In conclusion, you say exactly the same as other CZcams photographers. It's a great lens! 🤣
Thank you, for your honest opinion, that is all I needed, I am so sick of the brick wall testing .
Well it’s better then another photo of a cat 😂😂 but yes, I am with you on the brick wall crap
Just found this video and I must say it has helped me turn the corner. As an amateur I have toyed with getting a 3rd party equivalent lens mainly for the cost savings but I will now have to wait a little longer till my lens piggy bank is a little fuller. You have convinced me it will be worth it in the long run. Thanks.
Definitely invest in the fuji glass. I got baited by the CZcams photographers saying viltrox is just as good but regret not saving up for the fuji. Will be selling and buying the new 23mm 1.4 when I can afford it.
Cool video. One question: what's a "CZcams photographer"? Got me curious there as it seems like if you do CZcams reviews you are not a pro. Just a curisousity
Too many (NOT ALL) CZcams photography channels are run by people who created their career from CZcams not actually shooting. They are gear reviewers without the actual real world experience of doing photography for a living. More times then not - it ends up being incorrect advice for people who actually want to do photography for a living.
CZcams photographers either don’t show their work or their Instagram is full of over edited fad/trendy photos. They’re switching camera brands week to week. They usually talk about “client work” which we never see. Photographers can share client work once an embargo or campaign as been run. They’ll complain about a cameras tracking autofocus but take pretty pictures of still objects.
@@robmcd 🤣@“complain about autofocus, but take pretty pictures of still objects” 🎯
Great video!!!
Thank you
I just stumbled upon this video and I could not agree with you more. I'm always in search of something that is going to set my work apart from others. Glad to see that there are other like minded photographers that feel the same!
Thank you for confirming what I had sensed from watching those videos you mentioned.
They were not only off in terms of focusing speeds (I own and have worked with almost all of the X Series lenses extensively including the new 18/1.4 which the 33/1.4 is sharing its LM motors with), but they were wrong about image quality of various lenses at certain apertures - mainly the wonderful 35/2 which is not as sharp (as if sharpness was all we look for) as they claimed it to be.
I will be picking this lens up in about 48 hours and I could not be more excited for the tens of thousands of images that it will make.
You will be absolutely thrilled with this lens. It really does deliver. And I’m really ok with the weight. I shot for 4 hours with the 18 1.4 on Saturday and had no issues. Enjoy the lens.
Had this a month now and absolute adore it. Rarely comes off my X-H1 and just brilliant for street photography. Great video.
It is a gem!
I agree about putting your money towards the lenses and not the camera bodies. I just did my first wedding as a favor and borrowed a friend's 50 f2 and I loved it. Went to the store to pick one up because I've also been asked to do a prenatal shoot as a favor, but the lens is on backorder. What they did have was the 33 1.4, so I said f'it and bought it. What a beautiful lens, night and day superior to the 50 f2 in all aspects. o was actually shocked by how beautiful the images were coming out, and the 50 is no slouch but you do get what you pay for in the realm of lenses.
I agree. Still love that little 50 but their updated lenses are amazing
This was the first video from you I’ve seen and it left me with a bad first impression, if I’m honest.
1. Trying to make yourself look more professional by insulting “CZcams photographers”? As if being on CZcams makes them less of a photographer. What is with this toxic attitude?
2. Saying “this will future proof me” because if Fuji makes a camera with a bigger sensor, this will work on that” (paraphrase). Well it might, but it’s made for crop, so you would still have to crop in on that new bigger sensor. Or do you know something about the image circle from this lens that I don’t? (Genuinely curious)
3. “I needed faster” they (33 and 35mm) are both 1.4, what are you talking about? (Agree about the weather sealing though. It’s why I’m looking to get one)
Thank you for your feedback. Doing photography for a living vs doing reviews for a living. Two separate animals. I wasn’t throwing a blanket comment on the entire CZcams community of photographers. But point taken. A lenses resolution matters - these lenses resolve much higher then the older ones. The lens is much faster focusing then the older lenses. Hope this answers your concerns and questions.
@@kaskoPhoto Oh right, I did not actually take the “resolving power” of the lens into account. You’re absolutely right! I guess I’m getting too used to lenses being super sharp now days.
Love your style. Subscribed. My Fuji 33mm f1.4 sits on my X-T5 almost constantly. As a hobby street photographer, I think it's really healthy for me because I have to work a bit harder to derive impact from its fairly natural/neutral look. I know all lenses benefit hugely from skill, but the 33mm seems to require an extra push from me - an extra effort in composition before the pictures come alive. Then it rewards me with pictures that feel true.
I think my two favorite lenses of all time on the Fuji system is their 50mm FujiCron and that 33 1.4.
Got it thanks I will upgrade
Hey my friend can you help me?
I bought the Fuji x-s20 and a sigma 18-50 2.8.
Now I have money only for one prime lenses. I want to shoot mostly models (cause I'm a model for 15 years already). I want a lenses that I can do head portraits but also half body and full body. I searched a lot and was between 56 or the 33. From what I saw the 33 can give nice head portraits but also do the other angles. The 56 will give the best head shots but will be tight for some situations.
What's your opinion? Can I achieve very nice portraits with 33 1.4 and use as an all around or I should get the 56?
I could spare money and buy the 2 lenses from sigma but I wanted an Fuji original.
I hope you can help me. Thanks
Well if you are shooting outside (not constricted by a small studio space) the new 56 is amazing. If you are going to be in and out and want an all-rounder, the new 33 is incredible.
For rendering which you prefer between 23 and 33?
Hi John, I just wanted you to know that this video was the one that make the decision for me, and I bought the fujino 33. And I'm very happy with it! So thank you for your advice!!
Isn’t it great?! I did an event with it last week and was thrilled with the performance. Today I’m doing a studio shoot with it- the client is someone that can’t stand still so I thought I’d give the continuous focus a run with it.
@@kaskoPhoto Yes! It's amazing, I was a bit worried, because everybody was saying that the 35 F1.4 (i don't have one of those) was "magic", and that the magic was not present in the 33mm. But I'm not a magician, what I see is perfect shoots, all the time. Fast, light and responsive. I'm really happy with it!!
@@faustoart well the “magic” is the way it renders. The problem is everyone has a different opinion on what magic is in a lens. To some, clinical sharpness is magic just for the fact that it is achieved in a lens. Others like that wide open glow that a lens has - still sharp but just not perfectly clean. So yes, that magic is a sharp 35 F1.4 but just not clinically sharp. I go back and forth with it but when doing a paid job, I need fast, accurate and sharp for the client. I do love the 35 and the way it renders an image - but I need the updated 33 for its reliability.
@@kaskoPhoto I think that the 35 f1.4 must be a very very nice lens. But I think it is highly overpriced. Anyway, I really want to test it some day, at the end of the day nothing like testing your self a glass to get an opinion! I like your channel a lot, keep the good work!
@@faustoart 100% agree with that! I love some lenses that others say are terrible! It’s that feeling you get when you open them up and see what makes you happy in an image. Have a great day.
Just got this lens for my xh2.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am also sick of all those "CZcams-photographers", as you call them. I dont like specs and technical test neither, but I also bought this lens as it come out and I absolutely love it with my XT-4. Cheers!
How much does the lens with the lens hood obstruct the ovf? Can it still be used? And with a different hood, for example those of the jjc?
Honestly when I’m out shooting I rarely use hoods on newer lenses, the coatings today are so good they are rarely needed. So honestly I just didn’t noticed the blockage.
Thanks John, I don’t have any XF 35mm lens but plan to buy one in the New Year so this is music to my ears! Can you tell me how the image quality this lens is better than the old 1.4 version is please? Softer bokeh maybe? Many thanks. Best wishes for Christmas.
The images are much cleaner overall. I’m not much for analyzing background blur… to me, if your client notices your background enough to comment on it you really screwed up on the subject 😂😂. But it is a nice falloff and separation.
@@kaskoPhoto Thanks John. Sounds great for black & white photos.
“I’m a professional photographer…. When the xpro4 comes with a larger sensor size….” … yeah, super pro / Fuji will not make a bigger sensor, they just make more pixels but the sensor stays the same size 😂
What is your opinion about using it on X-E4? I mean I have a 35 f2 and I love the size for travel (on a X-E3 body) but, I am worried if switching to this one totally ruins the purpose of portability.
Although I did love the results, it was a little much for the camera. But on the other hand, the XE4 is my favorite for using adapted Voigtlander glass. Most of that is more or at least as heavy. But definitely does not help with the grab an go factor that you love.
As Photographer can you tell us more about that wrist band and accessories?
That is the Peak Design wrist strap. The grip is Fuji’s
Nice perspective.. just wanna make one thing clear though for people that might misunderstand you. This lens is designed and limited to apsc size sensors. If Fuji makes a "larger" sensor camera in the future this lens will still only give you the effective image circle of an apsc size sensor. So you won't be "future proofed" in THAT regard. But certainly the resolving power of this new lens will help with higher megapixel sensors in the future. I think this is what you actually meant by "larger" yes?
Absolutely. I don’t see them creating a full frame X system - they have the larger sensors covered already in the GFX series. They are working on a more megapixel stacked crop sensor.
I cant see Fuji jump to ff. They alr have the gfx line to compete with ff. The new 33 and 23 are what Fuji calls lens for the next decade. Buyers of these new LM lenses will be happy for the next 10 years, as Fuji is releasing the higher resolution stacked apsc sensor in 2022.
I hear lot 's of people rave about the unique character the 35mm 1.4 would give to an image. Something the newer, opticaly perfect, lenses would mis. What 's your opinion about this?
Well I can say this- every photo I take for commercial clients is clinically sharp. Every photo hanging on the walls of my home of my daughter all have character.
@@kaskoPhoto that sounds down to earth and clear, thankyou!
Another question regarding upgrading from camera or lens. I have the xt2 with the xf 35 1.4 . For portraits perfect, but in my streetphotography I get too much unsharp photos. What would you advise; upgrading the lens to the new version, or upgrading my camera?
@@Eric-lh6wp Well have you sat down with the camera and tested the combo on still subjects? Is it an issue with the lens/camera? Or is it just a slower focus speed? If that is the case I would update to the X-T3 - I do love the sensor and the auto focus is really good on that camera since the updates. And I am sure you can get a great used copy for a great price!
@@kaskoPhoto thanks so much for the advice!
It’s such a matter of taste. Any lens at 1.4 has a type of character- but when it comes down to it, it’s down to what you look for in images. The sad part is most of us can’t put the “look” we want into words. When you get the right lens it’s just there. For me, I need to pay the bills with my day to day lenses and the new 33 hits more and provides what I need. But the 35 was a nice lens and did the job when I took my time with it. Unfortunately my “look” comes from manual focus lenses like Voigtlander and some Leica. I would recommend the rental option. It may seem like a hit with the rental fee, but the loss you would take on a used sale is much more.
Can I lend your advice? I own a 16mm 1,4, a 35mm f2 (which needs to be repaired) and a 90mm f2. I am thinking about getting another lens to complement my kit, because the 35mm f2 doesn't have the same 'wow' factor as the other two lenses. I tend to use my 16mm f1,4 as my main lens because of its great image quality, but sometimes I just want more compression and a good amount of background separation. My main use case would be promotional video's, wedding photography, portraits, some food pictures and mostly reportage style photography - I like to take candid pictures and to be invisible, to really show some action and emotion, or action and environment (or 3-in-1).
Would you advise me to go for a 50mm f2, a (maybe used) 56mm f1,2 or the 33mm f1,4 (which would render my to-be-repaired 35mm f2 rather useless)? Or even the new 23mm f1,4?
Good to know: I rented the 33mm f1,4 for a wedding and it gave me great quality pictures with no real complaints on quality at all. Also, I used a 50mm f2 once on a shoot and was very happy with the result for portraits.
Love to hear from you!
Without hesitation my first thought was the 23. To be sure, rent that and try it for a while.
@@kaskoPhoto Thanks for letting me know! May I ask you, what did you make consider the 23 1,4 over the 33 1,4?
@@BTMovieSecondChannel versatility for what you are shooting. Both video and stills
@@kaskoPhoto Alright! Thanks for your advice, probably I'll go the route of renting!
Great video 👍 ive pre ordered every new 1.4 lens and do you use any manual focus lenses??
Currently the Mitikon 35 0.95 More for fun then anything else. But I do want the new Voigtlander 50 f/2 APO
@@kaskoPhoto yes the new voigtlander is a very good lens and it should be on the top of your purchase list for sure 📸
I love mine. Incredible lens!
I’m really looking forward to getting the 23 in February.
thx
Welcome
Linear Motors is just a gimmick? Maybe you should do some research first before saying that. Or more possibly it is a gimmick on Fuji bodies because the body just have slow AF algorithm which is the bottleneck instead of the lens. On a Sony camera, there's noticeable increase in speed and accuracy on fast action from a newer generation lens with LM than older generation stepping motors, in particular from Tamron's RXD (stepping motor) to VXD (LM)
Exactly. I didn’t understand why someone say that either but it was said. And surprisingly the Fuji camera do respond really well with the linear motor autofocus.
I’m a working photographer who has been using this for paid work - in fact I’m using it this week because I’ve been commissioned by the PBR to go to Las Vegas, NV to document the World Championships.
Am I uneducated and ignorant too?
That will be an amazing lens for the event. Love shooting PBR! The behind the scenes opportunities at those events are endless. Have a great time.
By the way- I like your channel, great content.
@@kaskoPhoto thanks. I’ve always enjoyed your studio work on your IG.
@@DeeRosa Thank you, but as you well know… Pretty girls can make anybody’s photography good.
Sorry, I’m not seeing my work as bad… Just bored with the same old same old.
Great to see the lens combined with an X-Pro body and it looks a perfect fit, which is good for me because my own X-Pro1 is going to stay around for a while longer yet. I am purely an enthusiast photographer with zero interest in video and it's pretty obvious that the latest three XF lenses are out of the top drawer and, as you say, built with an eye on the future and more megapixels in mind. That also suits me, because I think it makes sense to wait for the next sensor and confidently expect the price of the existing line of cameras (including your own model) to reduce significantly.
Totally agree with waiting for that… but I really want it in the X-Pro body - so I may be waiting longer still. But I have to say that the X-Pro 1 is still a favorite for so many. Something with the color I understand…. I have 11x14 pictures hanging in my home taken with the Kodak DCS 620 - a 2mp camera (yes that isn’t a typo) and they are probably my favorite images I have ever taken. So more isn’t always my goal. Just glad to have a little more for a occasional crop when needed.
@@kaskoPhoto The colours are beautiful, although the rendering on the X-Pro1 to my eye has always varied according to what lens is attached to it, which I suppose is also generally true to a lesser degree with Canon EF/RF, my main system(s). My favourites to date have been the 23mm f/1.4 (first version), 35mm f/1.4 and 16mm f/1.4, probably in that order. Unfortunately the 35mm lens focusing was pretty dreadful on the X-Pro1, especially at fairly short distances. That was the main reason I got rid of the lens, with some regret.
youtube photographers, not professional photographers :)) bingo.