Image QualityĪs with every other owner of this lens, I cannot quite put down in words what makes this lens so special. I have the 56mm f/1.2 which to me is much slower but still useable. In terms of slow focus, yes it’s a bit slow but not a major issue for me. I actually laughed when I first used it thinking is that it? Was that the noise everyone is so concerned about? Yes, I guess if you use it for video it’s not going to be ideal but, for those who prefer stills, I wouldn’t give it a second thought. The two main drawbacks lens noise and slow focus, are not an issue for me at all. This lens is hands down the best lens I have ever had the joy of shooting. Trust me, I don’t know what it is, but the magic is real. I decided to give it another chance after seeing a good deal for a used f/1.4 and I am so glad I took the risk. With my honeymoon coming up in April 2020 (damn you coronavirus), I wanted to give the focal length another chance especially with returning to Melbourne where I hadn’t shot with a 35mm lens at all. The lens didn’t get much of an outing after returning to the UK. I’m still very happy with the photos from the trip to Florida but I found myself using the 16mm and 23mm lenses more. That’s not necessarily a bad thing at all but it didn’t do it for me. It didn’t make me fall back in love with the focal length and the photos felt clinical. You can read more about my experience with this lens here but if you’re pressed for time I’ll admit I just couldn’t get away with it. It’s cheaper, smaller, quiet, weather resistant and fast to focus. I guess I was a bit cynical about this and so the complaints about noise and slow focus put me off and I went for the f/2 version. I spent hours reading blog posts and watching YouTube videos about this age old question which version of the 35mm lens to buy? Every article, every video, all mentioned the ‘magic’ of the f/1.4 version but this was never something that could accurately be described. Last year before a trip to Florida, I bought the 16mm f/1.4 as well as the 35mm f/2. I find it offers a true connection to the environment unlike any other lens. This is one lens that really does do all.The Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 isn’t the first 35mm lens I’ve owned (we’ll get on to that) but I am well and truly ‘used’ to this focal length now. Travel, street, detail shots, food and portraits. It’s not called a nifty-fifty for no reason it is good for everything. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it but felt it could be down to focal length.The 35mm (50mm) field of view and compression is said to be closest to that of the human eye. The 23mm lens is a great all-rounder and was pretty much great for everything but sometimes I felt something was missing. However, when moving onto Fujifilm, I wanted something a little wider and that’s why I ended up settling on the 23mm f/2 for travel photography. Not the best camera by any stretch of the imagination but I loved the 35mm f/1.8 lens ever since a trip to Budapest in 2013. Do you shoot with a 23mm lens or a 35mm lens (equivalent to 35mm and 50mm in full frame terms)?Before my Fujifilm journey, I had a Nikon D5000. This is a very personal choice not just for Fujifilm users but every photographer who loves travel and street photography. To start with, let’s talk about the focal length. I’ve had the lens for a couple of months now and it has not left my X-T2. Honestly, everything you’ve ever read about the lens is true. The headline to take away from this article is that I was wrong to buy the 35mm f/2 and should have just stumped up the extra cash for this lens. I opted for the 23mm f/2 instead for my travels before eventually adding the 35mm f/2 to my collection. With a reputation for being legendary, this is one of Fujifilm’s oldest lenses and one that I originally glossed over. If you’ve been following me on Twitter or Instagram, you’ll know that I recently caved and bought the Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4.
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