Fujifilm XF35 mm F1.4 R Lens

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I think this has to do with field curvature. Only the very center of the 35mm f1.4 is giving us a full stop of extra separation, then along the edges it changes. The two lenses share a lot in common, but differ in several key ways. Both lenses are constructed with a solid metal shell and are roughly the same overall size. The new XF 35mm f/2 tapers towards the end of the lens and is very slightly shorter, so it looks smaller than it really is. The 35mm f/2 is a bit more solidly constructed than its f/1.4 brother, and has some weather resistance as well, but both are well-built.

The lens was designed with both professionals and enthusiasts in mind, as part of the Fuji X line (this was the 3rd Fuji lens I brought and my first prime). The Fuji 35mm f/1.4 has two rings on the lens barrel – a focusing ring on the front of the barrel, and an aperture ring close to the mount of the lens. Since the Fuji X system uses a fly-by-wire system, which means that the focus ring is not mechanically tied to any of the lens elements, but rather controlled electronically, there is no focus scale on the lens and the ring will rotate in either direction without any hard stops or extra resistance. Mechanically, the focus motor in the 35mm f/1.4 is probably the loudest of all X-series lenses. The new f/2 lens has a completely silent and very fast focusing motor. The f/2 is definitely a faster performer in the autofocus department, and in my experience, hunts a bit less in very dim light as well. Test #1 – Close Up Performance This is a fantastic all-round lens. You don’t need to invest a large amount of money, and you can use it for many purposes, from macro photography and portraits to street and landscape photography.

23mm vs 35mm: Which focal length is better and when?

It’s a bit wider. This means you can fit more in, such as buildings or street photography scenes when you travel. It can also be used for landscapes in a pinch. Bokeh is a word used for the out-of-focus areas of a photograph, and is usually described in qualitative terms, such as smooth / creamy / harsh etc. Fujifilm have paid attention to this aspect of lens use, employing a 7-segment diaphragm with rounded blades for pleasing bokeh. In our view, their efforts have been largely successful for a standard prime lens - see the examples below.

Autofocus is reasonably fast under ideal lighting conditionsdue to the electronic focus motor built in to the lens. Focus accuracy, of course, will depend on the sophistication of your camera body.And often this is the best option, as you can cater to the distinct styles carefully. But if you want an all-rounder, this is your lens. However, image quality is not entirely on par with the 35mm f/1.4 lens (she is the superior of the two lenses, and I am not basis at all). It doesn’t shoot as well in low light, and if you prefer to shoot at a shallow depth of field, the f/1.4 is definitely the better option. If not, though, the 35mm f/2 is definitely worth considering. The Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R doesn't exhibit any barrel distortion, as you can see in the photo below, and vignetting is very well-controlled too at f/1.4. Looking at the bokeh, both lenses show a very similar drawing style. The XF 35mm f/1.4 retains a bit more uniform circles at wide apertures, while the rounded 9 bladed aperture of the XF 35mm f/2 shows a rounder appearance to the highlights at smaller apertures. However, the overall character is quite similar. We’ll call this one a draw. Close Up Findings

When looking at these two lenses, the clear winner in terms of raw image output is the 35mm f1.4. It producer better bokeh and nicer corner sharpness plus it produces a full stop more light. So much sample variation goes on, even in expensive semi handmade lenses, so what you show here may well be typical. My only real disappointment was with the level of native distortion. I know software correction is the norm, and surely necessary to get the lens this small (it is really tiny considering!) but optically corrected lenses are always preferable when possible, because you can hit close to perfection with the f1.4 stopped down to f8, which the f2 will never achieve. And shooting focus/recompose is always much easier with a flat field lens. The often overlooked 27mm pancake manages a better compromise in my opinion. The optical path is based on eight elements in total, which include one aspherical element, aiming to enhance sharpness and reduce distortion and chromatic aberration. Fuji’s Super EBC coating is also on hand, to reduce ghosting and flare. The build quality of Fuji lenses is excellent and the 35mm f/1.4 is no exception. Unlike some of the plastic lenses we see on modern DSLR lenses today, the lens has an all-metal barrel, a metal mount and even a metal hood. It has a compact construction, small size and half the amount of glass when compared to full-frame lenses (with the lens being only designed for APS-C sensors). At just 187 grams, it is pretty comparable to the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G. It balances pretty well with every Fuji X series camera.

The Fujinon XF35mm f/1.4 R is effectively a smart fast standard prime for Fujifilm’s APS-C format X-mount cameras

The great thing about this kit is that you’ve got one for beautiful bokeh, and one that is flexible enough for video and wider shots. As far as size is concerned, the f/2 is only slightly smaller from what I was seeing, it’s a bit awkwardly shaped which may matter to some. Also of note is the stupid lens hood that’s included isn’t even the GOOD one, which you have to buy separately. Overall for me, it wasn’t enough to convince me that it was worth a trade in or 400 of my dollars.

The Fujifilm XF 35mm 1.4 lens is extremely light, weighing in at only 187g. This makes it a great choice for travel and street photography when you may be carrying your camera around all day. It’s also compact, with a 35mm focal length (53mm equivalent focal length). Making the lens and mirrorless camera combo like the Fuji X-T2 or X-T4 the perfect duo.

Ease of Use

Are you on a mid-level budget, and you want superior image quality, sharpness, bokeh, and you don’t care about weather-resistance? Get the 35mm f1.4. Each of these lenses by Fuji are great, and are widely considered excellent by the Fujifilm photography community at large. the 35mm focal length, which is the equivalent of 53mm – very close to the field of view of human eye