Fujifilm's Best Lens Is The Only One You Need || XF 35mm F1.4 R

[txz]

Man, this video felt like just a friend talking to a friend about camera gear. Thanks for the great review 🙏🏼

[bitpuff]

Your videos inspired me to sell my 33 1.4 and get the 35 1.4 instead. This lens is so much more compact and light weight, and when shooting wide open for its intended purpose (predominantly portraiture) it is plenty sharp in the center where it matters (even on the new 40MP sensor). On my X-T5 the AF also works pretty good, and there is hardly a noticeable difference from the LM version. The rendering characteristics are also sublime; the double gauss design and fewer optical elements remind me of the older EF 50 1.2L, one of my favorite Canon lenses from the DSLR era (albeit this is much sharper). I love this lens so much that I just bought a used 18 f2 as it seems to have a similar combination of character and usability. Love your videos by the way!

[Snypler]

I laughed out loud on my way to work about putting your face on a print. Subscribed.

A lot of people are too worried about the technical aspects of lenses and cameras. I'm just happy to be able to take good photos of my dogs

[hokyung]

I love this lens as well; I believe it is to do with the lens having 8 elements in 6 groups. I don't know the technical magic behind 8 elements but Leica's infamous 35mm 2.0 first gen has 8 elements in 6 groups as well and is often regarded as one of the best M mount lenses of all time.

[KingFiercer_zip]

I like the look and feel of pictures taken with 35mm f/1.4 and 18mm f/2, they're very lievly and volumetric. The lens itself also looks and feels very cool in hands. Now I want to try even more flavored Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 lens. Another lens that I also really like for its combination of quality and character is the GF 80mm f/1.7 - the softness of the transitions with high resolution and slight CA give a very interesting feel to the photos.

[LDN_BOX]

Loved this interview, had me singing for joy from the heart as you discussed our everything these days have moved away from character towards metrics and features that no one will ever redeem. I certainly don’t think of going out with my camera on a rainy day. The facts are, the size difference between the f1.4 and f2 is solely the hood! I bought the 16mm f1.4 to pair with my much beloved 35mm f1.4 as sometimes I just see a while scene and want to go wide. Aside from those instance the 35mm fits my needs perfectly!

[brookewhatnall]

Came across this while researching this lens, fantastic video and you bring up some really solid points. Been shooting since 2007, and I can't believe how much focus now is on having instant autofocus systems and forgetting about the rest of how we shoot. I remember having a Nikon D200 with a Sigma 150-500 5-6.3 and learning how to use the lens to nail great action shots. None of us dreamed of having autofocus systems as quick as they are today.

[bennyman]

You are a breath of fresh air in this photography landscape my friend! I’m so happy that I found your channel, it’s a gem! Looking forward to your videos!

[BenjaminKanarek]

I have used this lens for the likes of VOGUE, ELLE, and BAZAAR magazines, etc... One of my faves!

[Losersluck_]

just sold my 35 f2 & 50 f2 a couple hours ago. Now I'm trying to find the 35 1.4 used for a good price. This video is even more motivation to make me find one.

[jimmason]

The micro-contrast is amazing. This lens makes great B&W images in particular.

[weiyang]

I picked this lense up dirt cheap with a X-E1 at the swapmeet a few years back. Didn't know much about photography back then, but there was something magical about this lense. No idea there was a huge following. Bought a X-Pro3 with a few F2s. Almost made a huge mistake selling the 35 f1.4. Ended up selling all the F2s, no regrets!

[IchBinDerJesko]

Just bought it...I'm really looking forward to it. Had a hard time choosing it over ther f2 but I think I did the right :)

[mariomalino]

Totally agree about the AF, I used to do prom parties with a 5dmk2 and an old super slow tamron zoom lens as I couldn't afford anything better at that time, and these were one of the best photos I took in my whole career, by just being patience, creative and by knowing the capability of your camera you can do anything, you do not need super sharp blazing fast lenses for 10000 of coin. Great review! :)

[peterkelly]

A new subscriber here.... I’ve owned the 35mm f/1.4 since 2012 when I bought it along with my XPro 1. I’ve acquired quite a few new Fuji lenses (and cameras) since then, but this 35mm is still my favourite

[sky_video]

Love your channel! I like how you speak truth and what’s on your mind. Too many channels copying each other and talking about specs... I agree with everything you said! I love all my Fuji 1.4 lenses!

[blizzbee]

I shoot this lens @f1.8 - f3.2 the most. And i describe the photos from this lens with one word, , ,

"sweet"😊😊😊🌟

[jim_bocho]

Just came across this video. After I sold all my Canon stuff a couple of years ago, I scratched the digital photography/proper camera itch with an X100V last year. This then led me to buying an X-T1 as I wanted something to adapt my Minolta MC/MD lenses to and heard/seen good things about the X-Trans II. The 35mm f1.4 is the perfect addition to that setup. Similar results as the vintage lenses but the convenience of AF. Love it.

[chriswong]

I'm glad that I reach your video taking about 35mm 1.4. I totally agree with you. People seek for more features but they somewhat forget the main feature is photography itself. I am still using my XT-20 bought in 2018 and now in 2022 with my kit 18-55 lens. XT-20 has a "slow auto-focus" in 2018, but still, I got no issue with my photography. No one back in the days using film cameras could ever imagine how fast auto-focus can be, fast to a point we lose the patience of taking a stunning photo.
I am finding a good prime lens for street photography and portraits photo. This 35mm f1.4 was a lens published ten years ago with the bad autofocus speed makes me struggle that should I still get a new 35mm 1.4. But then when I compare the weight and size of 33mm 1.4 and rumours of 35mm 1.4 mark ii, I guess no other lens can indeed replace the compactness with no comprise in image quality at the current price point in 2022. There is always a new technology, get a good video camera with an external mic, and let the great lens do the great photo. Greetings from Hong Kong.

[isaaclima]

Man you’re dangerous, convincing me to purchase all this gear 😂😂😂