FUJI 35mm f/1.4 - What is it good for?
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- čas přidán 16. 12. 2023
- In this video I consider why I am not totally in love with the XF 35mm 1.4 lens that I have had for some time. To try and bond better with the lens, I pair it with my FUJIFILM X-T3 and take it to Vienna to shoot a rock gig, and take it to London for a bit of pre-Christmas street and urban landscape photography. If you would like a print of any photo that appears in one of my videos, please email keith@keithmasonphotography.com with a screenshot of the image you would like, and the size you would like (A4, 8 x 10, 6 x 9 = £30). These prints are signed but not numbered. Thanks for your support :)
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Canon 5D mkII
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Canon EF 24-105mm, f4.0,
Canon EF 50mm f1.4
Fujifilm XT3
Fujifilm X-T20
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm, f4.0
Fujifilm XF 18mm, f2.2
Fujifilm XF 27mm, f2.8
Fujifilm XF 35mm, f1.4
Fujifilm XF18-55mm, 2.8 R LM OIS
FujiFilm XF 55-200MM 3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Viltrox X-mount 56mm, f1.4
DJI Pocket 2 (Creator pack)
3LT, Billy Tripod
3LT Billy 2.0 Tripod
MeFOTO Travel tripod with ball head
Leofoto Ranger LS-223C Mini Tripod + LH-25 Ball Head
HoldFast MoneyMaker dual camera strap
Peak design straps (Slide and Slide Lite) and Clip
Kase Wolverine Magnetic Circular filters for ND and grad filters
SHURE MV7 Microphone
RODE Wireless GO
RODE VideoMicro
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For someone who “Doesn’t get on with the lens”, you sure do take some excellent photos with it. I don’t give that kind of praise out easily, having learnt to be somewhat miserly in an internet awash with photos.
When I first bought mine several years ago, I doubted it for months. And then i did a portrait shoot with it and the 50-140. Finally, I got it! All my favourite photos on the day were with the little, creaky, occasionally slow-focussing 35. I can’t tell you what it is about it, but it renders beautifully and I think that’s what makes it a cult lens among Fuji users. I hope you find it in your heart eventually. When I eventually return to the X system, it will be the first lens I buy. Creaks, groans and all. 🙂
Firstly, sorry for the delay in replying. I've been away from a keyboard and didn't want to type my response on my phone. Secondly, thanks so much for the compliment on my photos - I hope my love for both gig and urban landscape photography can be seen in the images. Thirdly, than you for taking the time to make a long post. This is quite rare in YT so it is greatly appreciated. Regarding my feeling about the lens, forcing myself to use it more has certainly helped me get more acquainted with its charm. I struggle a little with the slow focussing (especially in a gig environment), but that is certainly overcome when the images are beautifully rendered. It wasn't until fairly recently that I realised that to get the best out of Fuji RAF files you need to use the Fuji film sims as a starting point for editing. Why it took me ages to work that out is beyond me, but when I shifted camera system to Fuji from Canon, I already had a robust set of personal presets in LR that I had developed and carried on using them with the Fuji images (I'm a slow learner!). I am sure when you are ready to return to X-system you will feel happy to feel at home once more. Best, Keith
The 35 1.4 has been exceptional for me. Great lens and I love the compactness and sharpness.
Yes - I'm glad I've made this video as 1) it forced me to spend some more time with the lens and begin to feel more affection for it, and 2) from the comments made, it has reinforced in my mind why people love it - and certainly it's small form combined with excellent sharpness are both reasons why I wouldn't get rid of it. It's certainly growing on me. Best, Keith
Great video, thanks for the thoughts you shared. I really like your London pictures. Greetings from Germany.
Many thanks!! Much appreciated. I'm glad you like the London pictures.
Nice video and love your photo’s…although you havent found a love for the 35mm you should love what it has produced for you. I’ve got the 35mm too and am also loving its 18mm brother which is a bit wider again…
Many thanks for your feedback about the pictures taken. I have just released a video where I take out the 18mm for a run. I think the photos are largely better in this video, but for both, I am trying to get more out of the lens, and more out of me creatively. Once I better know the capabilities of the lenses, I, of course, more likely to use them in the future.
Great sharing
Many thanks!!
Hi Keith, firstly your B&W photos with this lens do look great in my opinion. I know what you mean about sometimes having that little bit extra field of view with the 27mm that helps with achieving desired composition. I have to say the 35mm 1.4R does render images exceptionally well and does have a unique character to it. I use it with my XT-1 mainly and paired with that lower megapixel camera, I am very happy with the images taken so far. The lens looks very cool too with the lens hood on. It can be a little noisy focusing and may hunt occasionally, but I don’t mind as I use it for photography only. I have the 35mm f2 Fujicron too and that lens is also good value for what it can do with faster focusing and being weather resistant. Took that lens and the 23mm f2 to a recent European holiday. Keep up the great work with your ‘say it as it is’ videos.
Another shout of for the 23mm so maybe I should try one out. I had the X-Pro1 (it was my entrance to the Fuji world) and loved the images but could get on with the rangefinder means of composing so I sold it. I wish I still had it as the sensor was quite special even with the lower resolution. Thanks for you v kind comments. Best, keith
The cheaper plastic version is actually a version of the 35mm f/2. Not of the f/1.4 you are talking about here.
Thanks for putting me straight!! Forgive me for getting the information wrong. I confused the 1.4 with the f2
@@KeithMasonPhotography no problem at all. I enjoyed your video. Thank you
Great! Thanks!
Excellent concert photography!
Many thanks - I love going to gigs and if I can get down the front, I hope to be able to capture some good images of the band.
Agreed! And I'd love to see Mr. Weller that close : )
Xf23mmf14wr is Fuji best lens ever =35mm full frame
I’ve not got one, but should consider trying it out, thanks!