The FIRST Fujifilm Prime Lens You Need TO GET!

Oh my gosh. What a fun day with just one camera and one lens! I just realized that THIS is 100% my favorite Fujfilm lens. I will fight you.

ALL THE IMAGES IN THIS VIDEO WERE jpegs slightly tweaked in exposure. Provia film simulation. One (the bike table ) got a tiny film curve. Some got vibrance. Some highlights down. No preset packs. :)

There's a LOT of buying advice out there, but seriously, this lens needs to be in your Fujifilm kit. In this video we spend a little time in Clinton, NJ and some in my office lol.

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[MrFishman]

Even if I didn’t love taking pictures, which I do, and even if I didn’t shoot Fuji, which I do, I would still watch all your videos. Just because you rock!

[matthewwells]

This is literally the first lens I got when I started using Fuji: an X-T2 and a 35 f/2. The gateway drug from hell. I don't even own a full frame body anymore...

[piews-and-brews]

2 years ago, I bought the X-T2 with the 35mm f/2 prime to your credit. I've never regretted it! So cool to see your videos evolve over these past few years but to see your opinion hasn't changed at all regarding the f/2. Keep up the great work, Omar!

[keesgroen]

When I bought my first Fujifilm camera last june I was wondering which lens to choose. After many and careful considerations I decided to skip the standard 18-55mm and go for the 35mm F2 instead. What a wonderful lens this is! It's small, lightweight, good resolution and maybe the most important of all it doesn't break the bank.Always had a sweet spot for 50-ish mm lenses because of size/weight, viewing angle and versatility and this fits neatly in. Also did some cropping on insects and it looks great! Great video Omar!

[larrynguyen]

The 35mm f2 is my fav all-around prime lens. Snappy af, beautiful contrast and color, wonderful bokeh, WR, and solid sharpness. This "nifty fifty" focal length is just such a joy to shoot and so amazingly versatile. Love this lens!

[thalesprotazio]

For me the 27 2.8 does the trick. It's the perfect spot between the wideness of the 23 and the sharpness of the 35. Mu only complain is the slow focus mechanism

[benjmedinaiii]

The 35 f2 was my first Fuji prime lens as well. I traded it for the 35 1.4 recently after 2 and half years of usage. I now understand that 35 1.4 "magic" but the AF difference has been noticeable for me even with the XT-3.

Can't go wrong with the 35 f2 as a first prime, the focal length is also so versatile especially when one is just starting and learning about photography.

Great video as always Omar!

[diegoskt]

i've got the xc 35 f2, with a xs10. Here in brazil the fujifilm price is huge, so i've chosen just 1 prime and a entry level camera. Really happy with my first lens.

[KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

Finally someone is not using the phrase:
"It depends!" 😅
Again a great video Omar! Always click like within the first few seconds! 👍

[gileswhitehead]

Great video again my friend. I use the 35 1.4 in a similar fashion. I have primes and zooms. But the primes bring the best results with greater effort and keep me honest! I agree the 18-55 is a go to and I cannot fault it. But the soul if the 35mm f1.4 inspires me. Keep up the great work 😉👍🏻

[betweenwinters]

Also I just really wanted to add that I LOVE how you being so transparent and unambiguous with your opinion, for a person who has a lot of trouble with decision making, you are the lifesaver!!

[claudiopietrelli]

For me the xf 35 mm 1.4 is the best and Magic!

[mikeburns]

That was the first Fuji prime I purchased, and 9 lenses later, it and the 16 1.4 are the two that I would never let go. Another great video, Omar. Thank you.

[Mtikcus]

The best Value Prime in my opinion is the XC35 F/2
Having used all of the 35mm lens, especially if it is an entry level body (or weather resistance is not needed) and you can live without an Aperture ring
At less than half the price of the XF35 F/2 (at least in UK)

My go to 35mm is still the XF 35mm F/1.4 (although more and more I'm using the XF 16-80 as my walk around lens, perhaps getting lazy in old age)

[fjpae]

man... I love your humour. It really makes your videos special and you have found a good balance between fun and informative. Thanks, Omar and best wishes to you and family.

[pamelab]

Since I purchased 35 mm it's my only go to lens for everyday photography. And I love the outcome a lot more than 18-55 mm 🙌

[senior_ranger]

I had a 35mm f/1.4 before I even had a Fuji camera. I love it, even with its little eccentricities. And I never do video.

[monicaa.]

I bought a 35mm f2 over a year ago and it’s been on my camera since then. I absolutely love it! 😀

[lindabacaphotography]

I have the 35mm 1.4. And I LOVE it! You have inspired me to go out and shoot again. Been awhile bc of all the Covid-19 craziness. Thank you for this video!

[foxyang]

Me: "I need a new lens!"
Wallet:" No. You don't."