Thanks for that Axel, I think a lot will appreciate this comparison!

Thanks for sharing. What did you measure T stops with? Comparison or something else?

@@DamianBrown At first, there is only 1/3 E.V. difference between F/0.95 and F/1.4 with 7Artisans 35/0.95. But the difference must be more than 1 E.V. (1.4*1.4)/(0.95*0.95)=2.17 times (more, than 1 E.V., not 1/3 E.V.). So F/1.4 mark, or F/0.95 mark on this lens is fake. At second, difference between F/1.4 with Nikon 35/1.4G and F/0.95 with 7Artisans 35/0.95 is only 1/3 E.V. (I've tried those lenses on the same camera). At third, there is no exposure difference between F/1.2 with TTArtisans 50/1.2 and F/0.95 with 7Artisans 35/0.95. So real T-stop is T/1.4. Such T-stop is common value for lenses with F/1.2.

That XF is a classic

Really 1.4 better than 0.95

Nice! What filters did you get?

@@DamianBrown 1x UV filter and 4, 6, and 8 pointstar filters. I do keep the UV on the lens, mostly for just protection of the front glass element. I have no idea what the pointstars can be used for...if at all.

Outer design looks different to me but fair play if turns out to be a bargain.

Well that really sucks. Thanks for the info

Yes, it is a kind of "Viltrox" packaging...

That is annoying. I'm testing a discount code that I've just been sent, to kinda take the edge off the disappointment.

@@DamianBrown By eBay I had a 20 € discount for a sale, so the price it was 192 € and free shipping, finally I payed 201€ (9 € for DHL shipping) + 83 € in taxes to Spain, a week later was cheaper in Amazon...

Exactly! I had no choice but to use manual focus for years when I started photography. Shot professionally with manual focus gear for a good while

Well yes and no - mostly no for me. 2 weeks of vacation shooting later I can say that the lens is really fun to use, but generally this is going to be the one I'll mount if efficiency isn't that important. Why? I got it to shoot wide open, as most people will - Usually portraits. That means you probably want to hit the eye closer to the camera and to do that you'll want to magnify the area where you want your focus to sit. 1) Zoom in 2) use joystick to get to the right area 3) focus. That's 2 (in my eyes) necessary steps to have a chance of getting the focus right, as focus peaking alone won't help much. You still have to be very quick doing all this, especially when shooting kids - so many moments gone because I hit the shutter a fraction of a second too late. So eventually it was a more forgiving experience using my Viltrox 56mm autofocus lens - not perfect either, but simply the better tool for capturing the moment. especially if you shoot from extreme angles using the screen.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Ye I hear what you're saying. I've tried their lenses bought directly off Amazon too and while they haven't had a funky case, the quality has been excellent. At least the few I've bought.

kermitage, I have this lens and there was no quality issue.

@@fredbloggs545 Yeah, that definitely confirms the perfection of the 7artisans' QC process XD

@@kermitage I'd take comments from people who actually have it over those that haven't.

Enjoy!

+1, I will recieve mine in 2days)

Really?! I'm very slightly, barely, younger than you so I bet it was the same production batch, I have no idea where my parents got it. That's crazy!

I was told last night that it was from mothercare

Looks very very interesting!!!!

It's not as tricky as it sounds to be fair! You'd get some cracking shots from it.

Considering it's made over there you'd think they'd at least make some available.

Thanks Rod. I like it on my T4

I've been suggested that a few times, so thanks! Not sure how I'd put it together but definitely noted!

Thanks. What do you think of it?

@@DamianBrown creamy bokeh ... Performs best at f.1.6 - 2.8 ..sharper and just amazing background separation ...tricky for video shoots though where a subject may run out of focus so will have to take some skills...overall amazing for the price

Brilliant price

Ha :D I might have to bring them out for another video

Apparently this isn't the typical retail case for this one as I was lead to believe it was!

That would be cool! I think it's unlikely we'll even get a simple clicked aperture but we can dream even about that :D

I think a lot are waiting to see what they will do!

Thank you!

I hear that, I guess it can happen especially at a budget end :(

Good choice!

The first days are hard, then you get control in the aperture ring, I did some modifications in the lens, cheap ones just because the lens it is completely in metal...

Ye it's a bit annoying like most non click lenses at this end of the market.

I don't really put them side by side because of user experience and light gathering capabilities. Straight IQ wise, this.

@@DamianBrown Is the image quality as good as XC 35mm f2 ?

yes

There is a solution, easy to get it, I promise.

Rubber band

@@keystonebrotherb Not really, that solution it is obvious but the problem is you are going to get the lens barrel always dirty, I am working in something more effective, not as cheap as a rubber band, but cheap, in fact I have two cheap solutions, one of them is effective, the other one I have to make it through a professional, test it and maybe I am going to get the answer, maybe I am wrong but I am working on it...

I'm not the only one then :)

:D

Oh, that lens is a bargain and amazing! Just make it a present.

Could be interesting!

@@DamianBrown might see after Christmas 🎅🎅

Not 100% sure, I comment on it in the video I think.

Rubber band.

You kinda get used to it, but it's definitely not my thing.

For someone of us who shoot videos it's essential.

Of course it’s essential. That is why I manufacturers make them that way.

@@21daystill thats cool but I would argue that the majority of people that shoot fuji are stills first and it's odd to me that there isn't an option for clicked aperture or even a way to turn it off and on.

Good question!

try the 7artisans 28mm f1.4 rectangular hood, all you have to do is use waterproof sandpaper to sand down the flange circumference a little bit, 15mins to 20 mins job,sand it down little by litte, try to fit it as you go along, stop sanding once the hood can fit to your lens , i just did this mod yesterday, the 28mm f1.4 hood is quite well build,and comes with a metal front cover also,

the 7artisans 28mm/f1.4 rectangular hood is available from b&h for $27.5 also, use waterproof sandpaper 800# -1000#

coating/ lights. Whatever it is has zero negative effect on the image.

Indeed, good tip.

Done this on mine, Scotch tape to keep it wide open!

Good idea

How is it for you?

Just for discretion :)

Enjoy! I think you'll love the XF when you get it but yes I agree, this is a really nice lens.

@@DamianBrown I know, I love the XF 18mm f:2R so, the 35 it is the same kind of lens just with a higher aperture...

Awesome combo, used it for years

@damianbrown so from what I can tell from the comments, you would suggest the Fujinon 1.4 over this, correct? If correct, may I ask why?

I bought finally the 35 1.4 and it is great, but I just use it with my X-E3 because in the X-H1 the 7 artisans it is very funny to use. At 1.4 it is sharp the Fujinon and not really noisy at use for stills...

I think a lot of us aren't fans of them :(

Seems to be the cheap route these days :(

I guess it's subjective