Fuji's BEST Prime lenses? These three are my favorites.
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- Fuji's BEST Prime lenses? These three are my favorites. When I first started with the Fuji system I had to sell my whole Canon system or part of it just to get started. So I researched what the best lenses would be for the type of photography I do. I intended to still do some photojournalism on the side but wanted to start doing more landscape work. This meant size, weight, and cost were part of the equation. This is why I went with Fujifilm. I borrowed a complete set of lenses to go with the X-T3 I had rented. This included two of the lenses I mention here, the 16mm f1.4 and the 90mm f2.0. I used these lenses quite a bit that week along with the 16-55 which I loved but it was really heavy. I did more research and when I bought gear I started with the 16 f1.4 and the 90 f2.0. As far as primes go I would stack them up against anything in the Canon, Nikon, or Sony range. They are beautiful. I also borrowed the 23 f1.4 from my friend but even though the results are beautiful the size, non weather sealed, and slow focus through me off. So Instead I went with the much smaller, lighter, weather sealed and fast focus 23 f 2. It's easily one of my most used and favorite lenses.
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It is so nice to hear you say that you bring a camera with you everywhere you go. You are truly a photographer. 😊
Different cameras on different days. Today a Leica tomorrow a Fuji depends on my mood.
I have xpro3 with the bare minimum 23mm,16mm and the 35mm. A small bag that holds it all. They are light and fast enough for my photography. I come from a Nikon system with way to much stuff and I am so happy to be able to concentrate on a smaller set up with fantastic results. I have been shooting for 50 years and my best is yet to come!
John I love your attitude! Great minimalist setup. Perfect for so many types of photography. Congrats and keep on truckin’
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Here's my problem, I desperately want to get some primes but the 18-55 kit lens is so good I never did get a prime.... The same holds true for my Nikon bodies with a few exception. I did covert my summies (35mm and 50mm) to both Fuji and Nikon Z. Enjoyed the video.... Looking forward to that zoom vid you enthusiastically mentioned....
I'm 84 and also still shooting, including drone (DJi) photography. Have a drone shoot today for a client....
Glad to find this channel! Love your videos to the point, no fast talking nonsense. 👏 subscribed!
Thanks for subbing and watching. Yes the fast talking I know everything don’t show any photos thing bothers me.
Love how real your videos are, I haven’t used my 16mm 1.4 much but after seeing what it can do indoors and in low light I’m super excited to go shoot some more. Buying the 90mm F2 for concert shooting from the crowd (no pit access yet) which I think it will be perfect for. Agree with someone else that I found no need for my 23mm after I got the x100v.
Thanks keep making images that mean something to you.
That's a great line up for sure.You have made some really great shots for this video, congratulation ! I'm fairly new to Fuji system and I bought my very first prime lens the 33 f1.4 since then all I want is prime lens, so much fun! f2 series are really worth considering. Thanks !
I now own the 23, 35, and 50 f2’s the complete set of Fujicrons. They are amazing for the size, weight, and cost.
Good choices, nice images. I have the 23 F2. I like your landscape colours - very nice.
Many thanks Lyndon! Love the 23 f2
Excellent pictures - I fully agree on the 16mm 1.4 and the 23 mm 2f - i do not have the 90 mm but would give it a try for the reasons you mentioned - thanks for the excellent video
The 90 is a beautiful lens!
Interesting video. I too am a big fan of the 23f2. And am looking for a used 50f2 for a holiday gift for myself. Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Thanks Lawrence - I'm looking for the 50 f2 as well.
What absolutely fabulous images Sir. Thank you so much for actually showing us what these lenses are capable of. Can't wait for your zoom reviews.
Thanks John! The zoom lenses are this Thursday. It’s been fun going through the images.
Good video Kirk, you have a nice selection of lenses there, I mostly shoot between f/5.6 and f/11 so I don’t need fast lenses, I have most of the f/2 prime ones and as far as zooms, I got the 16-80, 70-300 and 100-400. I’m looking forward to your next video about the zooms. Be well and stay safe.
Enrique - you may have a head start on the next video with this three zooms! Lol thanks as always!
Great review Kirk, I have all these plus the other Fujichron lenses the 50mmnf 2 and the little 16mm f 2.8. When I go out doing stealth
Work the 16 1.4, 50 f 2 and 23 f 2 are always in the bag and the 90mm f 2 if I need reach! Great video my friend!
Many thanks Bill! I’ve been lusting after the Fujicron 50 f2. It’s out of stock, figures.
I have the 16mm as well, but went with the f/2.0 due to its small size and weight. LOVE that lens. And I also have and agree with you on the 23mm and 90mm lenses. Tack sharp and also relatively small and light. And you will love the 50mm as well, which I also have. I'm using a Zeiss 12mm for my real estate listings shoots, another great lens, and for my "normal lens" shoots I have the Fuji 35mm. A while back I sold all my Nikon mirrorless gear and switched to Fuji. Very happy I did....
Hi Robert - yes I got the 50 f2 and love it.
Great video Kirk! I recently jumped into the Fuji game with an X-Pro 2 and two lenses, a 16mm f1.4 and a 90mm f2 and I'm having a blast with the lightweight setup. This video reaffirms my decision.
With those two lenses you can do just about anything. The 90 is one of the fastest, sharpest lenses I have ever used.
Good video, as usual. I am waiting for my 23 f2 to come from B&H. I have high hopes for it on my Xf3. I love primes.
Scott I hope it comes soon. I love mine… can you tell? Many thanks!
Great video Kirk 👌 I have nearly every Fuji lens and my favourite is the 23mm f2 and the 90mm f2 and followed by the 90mm , the 23mm f2 can focus close and is tack sharp close up at around f4
This trio for me is great. I shot hockey last night with the 90 and the backgrounds are beautiful along with the fast focus!
A great review as ever 😊
Many thanks glad you enjoyed it.
Nice review... I'm with you on these 3 lenses...
Thanks! I love em.
I had the 23mm f2 and sold it because it was soft up close. I'm amazed at the close up picture you got of the rope. That looks fantastic.
I must have a great copy because it’s really sharp! Even at f2 but maybe not all the way through the image. Up close it renders beautifully.
I really appreciate how you are comparing those lenses and always show pictures to give substance to your claims. One can easily understand why you like them. I own and like all three btw. but my favourite is the old but unique 1.4/35mm not on your list. That one is a worthy contender for the title of a Fujilux, if you ask me.
Thanks Kalender. For my purposes I picked the Fujilux 16 1.4 because in my opinion and for my purposes it’s a better lens. That’s not to say that “classic” 50mm ff is not great because it is. The results are stunning just like the 23 1.4 But for my journalistic style I have always used the 24 mm ff and very rarely used the 50mil. But I’m starting to use my Leica 50 Summilux more. So you never know I might look into the new 33 1.4 down the road used. I know I will borrow it if I can.
Love the shot thru the window with the side light hitting the wall from the second window... simple but great! Exposure is everything for that shot and you nailed it.
I have a lot (13!) of Fujifilm glass. You should follow up and get that 50mm Fujicron. Its exactly like the others in that series, fast to focus, weather sealed, and perfectly sharp at full aperture. Every time that I think about "upgrading" to the 56mm f/1.2, I just review the many hundreds of terrific shots from the 50mm on my computer and it placates my G.A.S.
I’m on it Albert next to purchase. I’ll be looking second hand for the 35 f2 as well.
I have many of the lenses you talk about, the 35 f2 is one of my favorites and may be my sharpest ✌🏻
Tony still thinking on that one. It’s a tossup between the f2 and the old 35 f 1.4 which I hear is a real classic.
Nice selection, Kirk. I've been looking at these choices for my primes. Particularly the 24mm f2 and the 90mm f2. Thanks for the excellent review, and don't drop those babies! ; )
You can find some awesome used deals on these lenses.
Kirk- So glad I found this video! Great enthusiasm and advice! It definitely fires me up to go shoot. Tack sharp on your photos. I'll have to listen again to get the name of the place you bought your lenses from. I may have overlooked it below but I'll locxate it! Again, Thank you!
Kevin - I use fredmiranda.com buy sell forum. There is a fee if you want to sell. I don’t think there is if you want to buy. The key is to have good feedback which is kind of a rating.
Hi Kirk I'm pleased to see you include the amazing 90mm F2 I borrowed that lens from Fuji and I was blown away by the speed of focus and the sharpness was unbelievable. I'm so tempted to sell my 56mm f1.2 and get that lens but I would also like the 50mm F2 and the 23mm F2.......damn you Fuji for making too many great lenses 😁
My biggest complaint about the 56 is it’s really slow focus. But honestly it’s older and will be updated. I’m on the 50 as soon as they get some in stock.
50 f2 is fantastic and so underrated.
Thank you for helpful review... good luck
You are welcome glad I could help.
Good review. My headphones were busted but, I went with it silent with closed captioning and it came across fine. I think you convinced me to pick up the 23 f/2. Thank you for that.
Edward, It's a gem! Have no fear it's a great little lens.
So glad I took your advice on the 23mm f/2. It's just a "normal" lens for my shooting. It stays on my camera these days. Thanks, Kirk.
My favourite fuji lenses, 14mm, 35mm 1.4, and 50mm f2.
Thanks for sharing
Jose, I really do need to try the 14 and the 35 1.4.
Great video, thanks. New Fuji shooter ,subscribed , retired, hobby photographer in Ontario Canada , near Niagara Falls On.
Wilf- Enjoy photographing with the Fuji during retirement.
I agree on the 23mm F2. I don't own it but I use the X100V all the time, and I totally understand the small form factor and image quality you can get out of it. This is a lens / camera that you can bring everywhere and it's so enjoyable. IMO the X100V has a lot more going for it, but it's just a fixed focal length and I really struggled between the 23mm F2 and the X100V during purchase. The close focusing capability of the X100V sold it for me, along with the leaf shutter and built in ND are bonus.
I would love to try that camera. Especially if it had a 40 mp sensor in it. Poor mans Leica Q2.
I found the 23mm f2 images to be the best in this video giving 3d effect. I like to have that effect where you feel like you can just jump into the shot. Whenever I see images with normal lens giving 3d effect it reminds me of the Fisher Price 3D View Master my dad got me when I was small. I still have it back at home and I love it 😍
I have a 20”x30” canvas print on my wall made with that lens that has that amazing quality to it.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography wow! It must be so immersive to just watch it. I have a similar goal to have a wallpaper covering whole one side of my room
I have the 16mm 1.4. I love it that much I had to get the square hood for it. I've been using it a while now, since my old X-T2. I also have the 90mm f2, I think its the sharpest fuji lens out of the only 3 I own. The last fuji lens I have is a 35mm f2 which is nice and compact on my XT-2 for some casual street photography.
Great setup
Boy, I agree Kirk, the 23mm Fujicron is great. I have one bag devoted to the X-Pro 2 with the 16mm f 2.8, 23mm f 2, 27mm f 2.8 pancake lens, the 35mm f2 and the 50mm f2 and lastly the 90mm f2. Wow what a great set of glass!
Thanks Bill! I would love to set up another bag to run out the door with with a X-Pro body. Now to afford one.
Thanks for another enjoyable and informative video. Never had the 16mm f1.4, but I did have 23mm f1.4 and it was a great lens. I remember when 23mm first came out and people complained about how large it was, but then the 16mm f1.4 arrived and it is even larger. Now I have the 23mm f2, 35mm f2. the 50mm f2, and the 16mm f2.8. All good lenses and the weather resistance matches my two X-T2s. I buy all my gear used, in mint condition, and the f2s all came in the original box with a small solid plastic lens hood; did you get one and decide it was no good.
You have the whole Fujicron set! Yes the 16 1.4 is larger but I needed it for a specific purpose and it fits the bill just right. The 23 f2 sits on my xt30 most of the time kinda like a x100V.
The 50 f2 is fantastic
I’m on that one for 2022
Nice choices 👍 The 16mm is the only one I haven’t used … yet!
One lens you need to try! It’s worth every dime.
Got the 90 today. Just after the light was gone, of course. I think I'll practice in the house first. Well, maybe I'll wait for the Toshiba skylight filter to come in the mail before heading out...anyway, your three are my three. You gotta love quality. But the focussing on the 90...it's so fast it's like a magic act. It's like it's trying to beat you. I'd love to see a cross section to see how the mechanism works.
Funny story, I borrowed this lens from a friend while I was renting an XT3. He gave me a bunch of lenses to borrow. When I picked up this lens for the second time I noticed that something was moving inside. Worried the heck out of me. So I called him and asked if it was broken. He laughed and said no, the focusing motor is suspended by magnets. What a relief.
Excellent observations, my first time on your channel. I own only one lens the 23f2 and it does not disappoint. I am now ready to buy a second lens and traveling in the Villages and Mountains of the Alps. My question is regarding the 90mm which I am intrigued with and now after watching your video might be the answer in the Mountains as a travel lens. I do not shoot sports right now but with grandkids that can change. I will watch your video regarding zooms ( 16-80 ) and make a decision.
Regarding the 50 f2 my concern is a mid range focal length vs. the 90 f2 which gives you motor reach.
Mike the 90 is a beautiful lens but honestly a good zoom like the 55-200 or 70-300 would be better suited for what you are going to do.
Hi Kirk, enjoyed your video. I really loved the example images! I recently purchased the 16mm 1.4, and I think it is fantastic. I shot a Sunday school break-up last weekend, and I got more wows from the mums and dads when I sent them the images than I ever have. I have the 50mm f2, and I think it's a very underrated lens; I love the results I get from this lens. I think you will really enjoy it. I can't decide between the 90mm or the 80mm. There seems to be a great divide in the house of CZcams about which one is the best performer. I want to shoot more macro, but I also shoot candid portraits. Decisions, decisions. I am afraid your thoughts and experience with the 90mm haven't made it any easier.🤣🤣🙏🙏
Thanks Bugs! Look at it this way. The 80 is not a portrait lens. The 80 is a macro lens and the 90 is way better at portraits than the 80. Don't get me wrong the 80 isa beautiful lens and can be used for portraits but it really is a macro lens and it shines in that capacity. The 90 is a portrait or action lens or for me a documentary lens as well as an action sports lens.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Wow, thanks for the response, Kirk. It looks like I'll have to buy both and get a good divorce lawyer. Regards B🤣🤣
Those are all great lenses! You're got some beautiful shots there. I've had my eye on the 90mm lens for some time now. I agree with you on the 23mm f2 lens. I actually sold my Fuji 23mm f1.4 and got the newer f2 version. It's smaller, lighter and focuses faster than the old f1.4 lens. No regrets at all.
Exactly why I went with the 23 f2 snd not the older version. I love the size of it. The 90 is unbelievable!
The great Nikon School instructor, Fred Sisson had a great line on lenses; “If you only have two lenses, a 50mm and a 500mm, you probably have a weird hobby!”
Loved the video, I agree, all those are real keepers, looking forward to June!
Many thanks Bill! I use the 90 for sports indoors two or three nights a week in the winter. The 23 or 16 I could use all day. Next stop Maine Lighthouse Tour in June!
Are you referring to pal2tech? He is one of my favorite CZcamsr and I think he is very funny and informative. This video of yours along with your favorite Fuji zooms are excellent. Keep up the good work and keep 'em coming. Thanks!
Chris does an excellent job at times he can be a little to fidgety and talk a little fast for me. There is one YT'er that flips the little Fuji prime lenses around while he is talking I wanted to start throwing things at the screen while watching it. Drove me nuts. Many thanks I'll do my best.
I have had the exact same lineup and I can totally attest that these are one of the best primes fujifilm has ever made.
Love your reviews! What do you think about 16mm f/2.8. I know you might not own it, but would you prefer it or replace it for the 23mm or the 16mm f/1.4?
I think at this point I would not replace my 16 f1.4 or my 23 f2. The 16 f2.8 is a beautiful lens as part of the Fujicron line up. When I started with the Fuji system the 16 f1.4 was arguably their best prime. Weather sealed, close focusing, faster focusing than the earlier primes, and incredible sharpness and color rendition. The new smaller 16 f2.8 now does most of all that at a much smaller cost but two stops less light at 2.8. For my photojournalism work I prefer the extra light at 1.4.
I just got the new 23mm 1.4 WR LM and it is magnificent. I wanted the focal for environmental portraits and indoor casual photos. Sold my 16 1.4 and 23 f2 and never looking back!
Lewis, enjoy it looks like a great lens.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography I have it too, 23mm 1.4 WR LM is probably the best lens I have ever had... but not the smallest, you were right in the video.
Love the 23mm f2 shots
Thanks Kymberley the 23 f2 is my all time favorite walk around lens.
Hi Kirk, love my 16mm 1.4 but I sold my 23MM F2 when I picked up the X100V. The 50mm F2 is fantastic! Maybe the sharpest lens from Fuji, light weight, WR and fast AF. Highly recommend.
I can’t wait to try out the 100V. Also can’t wait to get my hands on the 50 f2.
I use the 14 f2.8 & 23 f2 the most . Sometimes an old Meyer Trioplan 50mmF2.9 , Meyer Oreston 50mmF1.8, Zuiko 50mm F1.4 or new TTArtisans 50mmF1.1. That is on my XPro-2. Have also adapter for my Nikon stuff. That is the advantage of mirrorless , you can adapt almost everything & the electronic viewfinder shows what you will get. My D850 is mostly on the shelf , use it mostly either for astro or macro.
I will be doing some videos on using adapters for some mint Canon FD lenses someone just gave me. I’m excited to try them out.
Hello Kirk, all your videos are phenomenon Fujifilm should use you for their advertisements you have a passion but also your images jump out my 27" Asus monitor. I have the XT3 with the battery grip and some zooms, I bought the camera with the 18-55 kit lens which is my favorite too. I love the composition and color rendition of your images, what do you use for editing? Staight Photoshop or any other software? I could not help but subscribe and I am also based near the Portland area and it is lovely to see images you took from the neighborhood. Thanks for the reviews.
Thanks Luigi! I primarily use Lightroom Classic. I still use my trusty X-T3 with the battery grip for news and sports.
I do not have to 90mmF2 but I have both the 23mmF2 and 16mmF1.4. Truly superb lenses.
I have the 50 f2 showing up on Friday I’ll see how that does.
thank you very much.
You bet glad I could help.
I hope you purchased the 50mm f/2 is a real sweetheart.
I just purchased the 90mm f/2. Psyched to receive it.
Yes I did and even have done videos on it and the three Fujicrons.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Oh yes, I even watched it. Doop de doo. 🤦🏼♀️. PS. It was great!
Great lenses 👍
The best
good to hear another photojournalist call out "lens flippers" 😂 been with canon for 40 years and staying with canon but thinking of getting an XT5 with two lenses for street stuff... thank you for your work on this video...
Thanks Carlos - There are too many lens flippers out there. I would still be Canon if I was still full time. The X-T5 is a great small camera. The small f2 lenses are really good.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography thank you
I agree, but don’t own either. I do have the 35 F2. I have my eye on the 90 F2 for sports.
Bob the 90 f2 is awesome for indoor sports. Not so much outdoors.
Hey Kirk - Any idea why the 16mm 1.4 isn't on Fuji's recommended lens for the XH system?
In this weeks video out Thursday I look at that lenses resolving power. I’ll give you a hint: 👍
Hahaha, on the comment about some of the other CZcamsrs and their lens juggling and lack of demonstrative photos! ;) When I volunteered to do some event photos, inside some higher education buildings/classrooms, I was always amazed at the lack of light for photography there was! Even worse, I usually had to use a slower zoom vs. a prime as I couldn't move around much and cause a distraction. I sure could have used your recommended lenses, and another camera body to switch between lenses without changing lenses. Can' wait for you zoom lenses presentation. Try to juggle two of them, at the same time, will you please ;)
As you say much better with two primes on two cameras for those situations. I decided against haggling two big zooms, lol
Nice video. What shutter speed do you use to shoot sports with the 90mm at f2? Thanks
Inside I use 1/1000s iso is whatever it takes to get to 1/1000s usually 3200 -6400
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Thanks
Kirk, I especially enjoyed the photos from the last lens. Good stuff! What is the web site for Fred Miranda (spelling?)
Hi Lynn, the website is fredmiranda.com it’s the buy sell forum. You need to register for the site. To sell you need to pay a yearly fee. Thanks on the 23 images can you tell it’s my favorite lens.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography thank you!
When I was shooting 35mm film with my Nikon F SLR, my favorite three prime Nikon lenses were:
1. 35mm f/1.4
2. 85mm f/1.4
3. 24mm f/2
When I started shooting Fuji APS-C digital, I tried to duplicate my Nikon lenses by buying the following three Fuji lenses:
1. 23mm f/1.4
2. 56mm f/1.2
3. 16mm f/1.4
When I need to use something wider on my Fuji, I use a Zeiss 12mm f/2.8 (Fuji X mount).
When I need to use something longer on my Fuji, I use a Zeiss 135mm f/2 (adapted Nikon F mount).
Sounds like a good plan to me.
I am right now putting away money to be able to by the 23mm f2. I really like the look of full frame 35mm f1.4 but those lenses are massive. Then I will have a nice setup of 3 affordable autofocus lenses. 23 f2, Viltrox 56mm 1.4, XC50-230mm
Forgot to mention that the picture of the couple taking a self portrait was beautiful.
Thanks Arvid! You never know when images like that will happen! Pure chance and the right lens on the camera at the right time. Pretty close to full frame.
Just curious, how are were you shooting indoors with the 90mm F/2? Because I really want a fast tele lens for indoors, and am considering the 50-140. But that lens is just too darn heavy and big (and expensive!). If I can work well with the 90mm F/2, I'd go for it. Thanks in advance!
Alan the 90 is my indoor sports lens. it's right in the middle of the 50-140 range at 137 FF equivalent. I love it, focuses extremely fast (quad motor). You will not be sorry. I have used the 50-140 for hockey and basketball but keep going back to the 90 f2 for the size, weight, and fast aperture.
what aperture did you shoot the xf23mmf2 with?
Most of them are at f5.6-8. Maybe one of them is at f2
Looking at your night photos of the pageant taken at 1/30th sec, how can you handhold the 90 on an XT-3 at that speed to get sharp images? I can’t even do that with my 35 f2. I own the 16 1.4, 35 f2, 33 1.4, 16-80 and 55-200. My intended use is travel with the family, which Includes a mixture of street, portrait, architecture, and landscape. Based on your other review, I’m thinking of trading in the 55-200 for the 70-300. I am intrigued by the 90, however, due to its legendary optical performance.
Thanks Yannis! Practice as a photojournalist for 40 years helps. It's a beautiful lens, fast and sharp. The 70-300 is a great lens but outside only.
I love the X T3 but hate the battery life thinking about getting nasty for cause I can get it for half the price of the OM1 olympus
I like the 1855 nice and lightI should cross country 55 to 200 doesn't have enough reach I might get the 100 to 400 but the Weight concerns me
Gary, if you can find a 70-300 that would be the lens to go with the 18-55. The 100-400 is beautiful but it's huge and heavy as you said.
I just bought the 23f2 and an x-t2 and I know I should love them, but In my job I work with images from photographers using prohibitively expensive kits like the gfx100s and whatever £3k medium format lens they’ve rented that day. Boy! Really makes me feel like I’m playing with kids toys at the big boy’s table. Those things are another level and not for us mere mortals. 😢
Yes the medium format cameras and lenses are out of touch for us mortals. But you can still make very high quality images with the set up you have.
I have all three of these lenses and you’re right, if you search carefully there are bargains to be had. My deals: 90 f2 @ $400, 16 f1.4 @ $350 and the 23 f2 (graphite) @ $250! They’re also my three favorite lenses!
Those are some great deals for sure!
How do you find these deals?? Any tips on where to start to look
FredMiranda.com buy sell forum is a good place to start.
I hope I already own 1 of your favorite Primes? lol, I only own the 16mm f2.8 FX, 35mm XC, and a Viltrox 85mm f1.8 plus a couple zooms XC glass time to only start buying Fuji XF glass from here on out! I need and want better lenses.
It’s not he camera it’s the person behind the camera and great glass not crappy glass.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Yes!!! You are 100% correct on that point. Use your camera bodies as tools and nice Glass to romance. lol, but always your Photographer's Eye will bring out the very best in composition story telling capturing the mood documentations.
You mentioned sharp many times but it most pics I see a soft edges and also 16mm f2 is sharper than f1.2
The soft edges are from those areas being out of the depth of field. Fuji does not make a 16 f2. 2.8 yes. They also do not make a 16 f1.2 it's a 1.4 and it is widely regarded as Fuji's sharpest wide angle for the X- series cameras. Although now it might be the 33 1.4.
@@KirkWilliamsonphotography I mistyped actually as so many 2.8's and 1.4s around, to correct 16mm f2.8 is sharper in general tests than f1.4 .
Just now bought almost new f1.4 and will see if I will need f2.8 just as much lighter and faster lense.
But will definitely will be getting 33mm f1.4 once available in my local shop
The 16 1.4 is a beautiful lens. That being said the 16 2.8 is a WR lens and smaller and lighter and newer technology. I just like having the extra two stops for some of the things I do.
Fujicron ??
Only one in the group the 23 f2. The others are my favs the 16 1.4 and the 90 f2
RIP Kodak.
Try some Porta 400 and you will feel differently!