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 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.
Except when it takes MONTHS to get taken care of. Many Canadians come to the US for medical care. And it’s not free- it’s built in to their tax system.
@@jorgemoro5476 - 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.
@@jorgemoro5476 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.
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 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.
This is the only time I've been successfully induced to 'ring that bell' on a CZcams channel. Thank you for your sacrifice and good humor throughout. :)
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.
"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.
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!!! 🤩📷
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.
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.
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 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.
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 )
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.
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.
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. CZcams comes first! 😂
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).
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
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
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?)
@@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.
Would you travel to Europe with just a Fuji XT-4 + 23mm f/2? I'm unsure whether to do this or take my R6 at 24-105 f/4. I would like to get rid of the weight, but I don't know if I would be risking too much. I would also have an iPhone and a GoPro. What's your opinion?
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
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 have the 18mm/f2, 35/f1.4 and 56mm/f1.2 as yet no 23mm but that will come at some point in 2022 but which version. I like the idea of a 1.4 version but it is heavy compared to the f2 version which would fit nicely on my XPro1, decisions decisions decisions.
In darker or ambient light conditions aps-c crop lenses with f2 does not work for me without a tripod. I love Fuji, hopefully they will come up with some faster new lenses.
I stepped into a rusty nail once that went right through the sole of my shoe and deep into the ball of my foot. That was fun. It was sticking upward out of a board that was hidden among some leaves in a forest. Great surprise! Get better soon!
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.
Thank you so much for your great Fuji Reviews!
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.
Great stuff as always--best camera reviewers there are in the CZcams world!
Great video as always. Hope your foot heals well Chris!
Not gonna buy a thing they're talking about.
But just love these two men.
Get the 23.
@@sclogse1
The old one.
Hope u get well soon. I enjoy all yr videos. A big fans of dpreview. Great job. David in HK
Terrific comparison of the three primes! Thanks...
Thanks for the review, it’s really helpful! I hope Chris’s foot feels better!
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.
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.
Hope your ok 👍, another great video from Fuji review tv.
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.
Except when it takes MONTHS to get taken care of. Many Canadians come to the US for medical care. And it’s not free- it’s built in to their tax system.
@@jorgemoro5476 - 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.
@@jorgemoro5476 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.
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
Simple banter, but works. Good job boys, good a good chuckle out of that intro :)
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.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Great video, wish you included the 16mm lenses
This is the only time I've been successfully induced to 'ring that bell' on a CZcams channel.
Thank you for your sacrifice and good humor throughout. :)
Yes! Thank you so much. My foot feels better already.
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!
"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.
Bro what the frick. That rebar bit was super unexpected, hats off to you for bossing thru it 🙏🏻
I am new to Fuji and this was a GREAT review and put the lenses into an understandable context.
Got my FX 35mm f2 WR last week. Loving it!
Thank you, FujifilmReview TV!
“You don’t pay me!-“
“-in compliments!”
*”WHEN!?”*
Make note I compliment him mid piggy back and thus destroy his assertion.
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.
I hope your foot is recovering well. Pls keep your viewers updated. Get well soon.
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!!! 🤩📷
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.
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.
These videos keep it entertaining and real
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 do a lot of landscapes with an XF 23mm F2, it is wonderful, though my copy is a little loud when focusing
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.
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.
Get well (your foot) soon!! Love your humor! Great channel!!! Keep up the great work guys!! :-)
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 )
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.
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.
Please make a video on Panasonic MFT lenses.
Love ur videos ❤️
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. CZcams comes first! 😂
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).
So..In your next video will you be reviewing the best first-aid kit to carry in our camera bag ?
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?
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
Very interesting comparisons. many thanks. Is there a Fuji lens that gives the full frame’ 50mm ‘look’ please?
Chris should do some voice acting. I'd love to hear him in a South Park episode or something
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
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.
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?
Another good video for Fuji shooter
Speedy recovery Chris ❤️🩹
Great comparison ! If you have to choose only one all rounder lens then what would it be? 23mm F2 or 35mm F2?
Now that's dedication to the craft. Get well soon Chris!
Any chance you'll review some Laowa lenses soon? Like the new 33mm 0.95 or the 65mm 2.8 macro?
The 35 f2 is the best lens I've owned and every time I see it now I cry inside from selling it.
I had both f/1.4 and f/2 and finally came back to the older, bulkier yet nicer f/1.4
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 :)
Huge flex to end the episode with socialized Canadian health care. :-) Great video thanks!
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 hope you can get your hands on the third party lenses soon. The Viltrox 23mm 1.4 is awesome.
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!
I subscribed after seeing your feet were bleeding out for us! Nice review video. :-)
I've got the fujilux 23 f/1.4 and the fujicron 50 f/2. hope your foot gets well soon
The Fuji 50 f2 is an absolute gem !!!
What about doing a review on the new Fuji 27mm pancake lens?
All this told me was that I need both versions for each respective focal length. Thanks guys 😂
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.
shoulda reviewed the 50f2, amazing lens : D
Dedication to the craft right here.
This is a great video
Hope you heal up fast. Take care.
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.
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?)
Great video.
This is a passionate professional! Half dead but getting his job done until the end! 🙌🏻
If I already have kit lens 16-80 mm then what one lens would you recommend for xs-10 to do street photography out of these six?
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.
Would you travel to Europe with just a Fuji XT-4 + 23mm f/2? I'm unsure whether to do this or take my R6 at 24-105 f/4. I would like to get rid of the weight, but I don't know if I would be risking too much. I would also have an iPhone and a GoPro. What's your opinion?
The XF35 1.4 is fujis wonder lens, it truly does have something special! by far my favourite lens!
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
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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?
Take care Chris! Get well soon!
I have the 18mm/f2, 35/f1.4 and 56mm/f1.2 as yet no 23mm but that will come at some point in 2022 but which version. I like the idea of a 1.4 version but it is heavy compared to the f2 version which would fit nicely on my XPro1, decisions decisions decisions.
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.
Why does the 23 mm f2 benefit from being a stop down? Thanks
Get well soon my friend!!!
Please review viltrox lens for Fujifilm! 🙂
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.
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.
In darker or ambient light conditions aps-c crop lenses with f2 does not work for me without a tripod. I love Fuji, hopefully they will come up with some faster new lenses.
Where can I find this lens comparison shown at 0:49?! thx!
The 23/2 is the cutest puppy of the lot!
Ohh man! Wish you a fast recovery!
Video was also great 😂😂
Would always choose the 35/1.4 for character- yes
I stepped into a rusty nail once that went right through the sole of my shoe and deep into the ball of my foot. That was fun. It was sticking upward out of a board that was hidden among some leaves in a forest. Great surprise! Get better soon!