Fujifilm 35mm f2 or the 18 55mm at 35mm? Which Should You Use?

IF I HAVE THE 18-55MM, DO I NEED THE 35MM F2???
ISN'T THAT REDUNDANT??

WE PUT IT TO THE TEST!!

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[Noealz]

People who borrow my camera always ask me how to zoom :(

[sjorpha]

pretty sure the rattling noise from shaking the zoom lens when not attached to the camera is from the OIS system, not because of build quality or zoom elements etc.

[nerwin]

After shooting with the 35mm or any 50mm full frame equivalent for many years I find that I got bored with it and so I decided to use the 23mm instead! It's been a blast. Basically a new challenge. You are right though, my best images often come from primes rather than zooms as well.

[TheIkaika]

The Fuji F2 lenses are awesome and they really shine in Black and White photography.

[OttosTheName]

This video was super useful around the time I bought my X-T3 and had to pick a lens. I went for the 18-55 and have been very content. Had it for 2 years and can only say it's crazy good and I would never *need* anything else... I'll probably pick up the 35mm f2 at some point though.

[pastagala]

When to expect the Omar Gonzales comedy show ? You make me smile soo easily !

[sciencepetr]

The shaking sound is the optical image stabilisation. Perfectly normal (and REALLY USEFUL)

[JeremyGalloway]

18-55mm, no contest. It’s such a phenomenal lens. 35mm f2 is great too but far more limiting.

[_xmj]

35mmf2 is my first prime after the kit lens. fun little lens. definitely worth having both.

[cameraman]

I have both but, the hypothetical, "Desert Island" scenario where I could only have 1, the18-55 hands down. It's just so damned versatile.

[IanSelvaraj]

I got myself a used xe-2 for a carry around and a fully manual 7artisans 25mm F/1.8 and I'm still blown away by this lens's sharpness wide open! the focus peaking and split image (love that since I used to do film photography with my Canon A-1) are a god send when using manual lenses; something even my Canon 5DMark3 doesn't have! Slows me down a lot, which to me is good and bad in different scenarios but for what I paid ($112 here in Singapore) this lens is an AMAZING performer! Flaring is almost non-existent and the 12 blade, de-clicked aperture ring is so smooth and sexy to turn! Definitely want an 18-55mm or when I can afford it, MAYBE the 16-80mm (although its probably gonna be a weighty boy to carry).

[Jellybaby]

I have both of these and I completely agree with you that I'm just a better photographer when using the prime! I LOVE how small the 35mm f2 is - it's also my favorite street length lens.

[josephineemarch]

I have both and I would recommend to have the 18-55mm if you’re into landscape. 35mm works well too, but, I’m constantly having problem whenever I want wider shots. I can move backwards to have wider shot with my 35mm but that also has limits. And if you’re into portraits and street, I recommend the 35mm.

[patkeen]

You always do a great job combining various elements...practical, technical, fun, artistic. Plus your humor! Nice job & thanks.

[brucesmith]

Tried the 35 mm f/1.4 ... wow! Loved the close focus ability and shallower depth of field.

[smartlites]

I travelled to Greece with my X-T20, the 18-55, the 35/f2 and the 50-230mm. I found I used the 18-55mm 90% of the time. Good for people, good for scenery ESPECIALLY while on the run in vacation mode. The images are much sharper than many primes. I used the 35mm for portraits, flowers and indoor museums (portraits of statues and intricate ancient jewelry). The 50-230 I hardly used and only for close ups of animals. It is surprisingly good and inexpensive too. All my gear was stolen. I have replaced the X-t20 and this time sticking with the 18-55 and my Artisans 35mm F1.2 for bokeh shots. I find that the 18-55mm Fuji with basic iMac editing can get very sharp photos. For traveling, it is tough to beat the size, weight and quality combination. I got tired of looking like a wedding photographer when traveling.

[dirtywater]

I have both and I use my 35 most of the time but I will be honest, I was selling the 18-55 short fo like the first 6 months I had it. It really is a fantastic lens, especially for being a kit lens. The OIS is just plain ridiculous. I was able to get sharp images down to 1/4 of a second! It's got the rugged build (Idk, my lens doesn't rattle like yours). On the contrary, I shoot a lot of landscapes and having the insurance of a weatherproof lens when I'm in inclement weather is big. I also like that it's smaller and lighter than the 18-55. Hiking with the f/2 series lenses (I also own the 23mm) is a dream. Everything fits into my hiking bag with lots of room to spare. Also, since it's small and inconspicuous, the 35 makes for a great street photography lens as well. I guess I would have to choose the 35 over the 18-55. Lighter, smaller, better image quality, lower aperture, and is weather sealed

[NBPT]

I have both. They are both great lenses. I enjoy the 35mm f/2 and try to default to it. It's faster, lighter and a fixed focal length forces you to work your composition more.

[agounaro]

Nice Seiko Alpinist! You must be a watch nerd to have one of those.
And I agree, both lenses are worth having. I find I like the 18-55 for general photography, family or travel, but love the 35mm when trying to do "arty" photography. I find I end up with tighter, cleaner compositions when I use it as it forces me to think about what to include and exclude from my frame. With the zoom, it's too easy to just zoom out and get it all in instead of picking out the strongest elements in a scene

[bmorejazz]

Friends and parents show more enthusiasm for my photos if I'm using both the 18-55 and a prime (23 F2 in my case).
If we are moving I use the zoom, but if we stop and stay in a limited area for a while, I switch to the prime