I got this lens about three months ago and love it! I can use it for architecture in the city & street photography scenes that encompass both. Love the close distance to subjects I can get 🖖

I was checking the video series about you reviewing the XF18mm, XF23mm and XF33mm lenses since I'm getting info to know which lens fit better for the type of photography I'd like to do (I'm a beginner) and so far, this is the best t-shirt you have been wearing haha. I'm glad to have the opportunity to see them on stage this coming friday (03/17/2023) here in Guadalajara, Mexico. Thanks for the reviews and for sharing your experience. So far (saying this from my perspective), your videos are the most accurate and most unbiased that I've seen.

This is my main work horse lens at weddings. Shoot about 50% of the wedding with this lens and the rest of the 50% is with the 3-4 other cameras. Great for quick grab shots when the pace of the day speeds up. Not too wide that it distorts yet wide enough to show context of the environment. Super close focus, very sharp at every aperture and great for low light. The loose aperture is perfect when shooting one handed. Change aperture with the middle finger on the hand that is holding the camera and shoot with the index finger. Means you can keep the left rock solid to keep the camera steady. If you change the aperture with the left hand means there is more chance of camera shake by the simple act of moving the hand.

Thanks Dylan for this review. I appreciate your “use cases” as it really helps me to think whether this really will be applicable or not (helps to stave off gas). I have the 18mm f/2 and have been contemplating an upgrade - so would be interested in your perspective.

This channel is a gem

Great review and images, as always, Dylan. I’ve been using this lens for the past weeks and it’s phenomenal. One thing that surprised me, was that you said that sunstars do not get sharp and pronounced. “My” sunstars are very sharp and pointy, as from f/8.

Thanks, Dylan. Your videos are always super helpful to understand how tools work for a working person. 👍

Thanks Dylan a really good review to the point and interesting the photographs were great also a good range for the review I think this might be a lens I could use myself glad you explained about the 16mm against the 18mm helped me a lot cheers.......

your Katatonia shirt is amazing, great review.

I can’t wait to add this lens to my arsenal for both personal and professional work, sadly I might have to sell my 10 to 24 but I think it’ll be worthwhile. Thank you for the thorough review! Your photos are fantastic and so is your approach to this channel.

This is the only f1.4 I have. 28mm equivalent is such a versatile focal length. Even 35mm is often too narrow when shooting indoors. I wanted a lens that I can take anywhere, that works in the dark Finnish winter, and can be used to shoot kids even if there’s little light or we are indoors, where 1/125 is usually the slowest shutter speed you can use to have sharp images. But even outside and with plenty of light some of that f1.4 stuff renders a really cinematic feel to the images :)

A variety of beautifully crafted shots to demonstrate the possibilities offered by this lens - thank you! You weren't wrong about the 18mm f/2 lens - it's Fuji's worst by far in my humble opinion and optically inferior to the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 at the widest setting on all common apertures.

Thanks for the info. Still waiting for the 33mm f1.4 here in the Netherlands.

I really like the way how you explain. I am on the way to buy xt4 and a wide field lens. Your considerations are very useful for me. 👍

Just rented this lens to try it out …. Thanks for your video

Great review, thank you.

In regard to the 18mm f/2, there is a Mark I and Mark II version of it. The latter improves focus and I suspect maybe a bit better sharpness as well. I got a mint used copy of the Mark II for $260.

Hey Dylan, great review,, curious if you use the new 18 1.4 , new 23 1.4 wr and new 56 wr for family sessions now? I'm still debating weather to upgrade the old 23,

Please do a comparison. Love to hear your thoughts on this lens. I used to own the 18f2 and would love if you could do a comparison. Thanks /Robert

Nice video and pictures as usual. One negative thing that I heard about this lens is that the aperture ring is too loose. This also a problem with the 14mm f2.8 lens, which I own.

I have heard that on the latest Fuji bodies, there is a way to set a "Focus Range." In other words, if you know you'll be shooting a flower close up, you can set the range from Minimum focus distance to say 6 inches. In order to keep focus speedy with less hunting. Don't ask me how to do it. :-)

Thanks for the review! With proper lighting have you noticed any “specialness” to the render of this 18, vs the 16-55 at similar focal length?

have always been a 23mm kinda guy. now maybe time for switching it up to the 18mm...

Thanks Dylan, that's really helpful. I would also be interested in your thoughts on this lens vs the WCL converter for the X100V which I see you have experience of. EDIT: I have now read your reply to a previous comment along the same lines.

♠️ACE REVIEW as always!

Those are wonderful shots sir 👏 🙌 🙏...Hello sir I'm from India and professionally a Pharmacologist but I'm in love with Streetphotography n for that I have bought a FUJIFILM XT30 II with XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens yesterday.... should I go on with it initially ? Or should I go for a Prime Lens ? Which one would be ideal for Streetphotography and daily shooting purpose ? I'm having very little knowledge about Lenses so I badly need your guidance 🙏

Hey Dylan! Great review! Thanks! (also nice shirt) For a person that often shoots against a wall or on the floor (I often can't move backwards), do you think the 18mm could replace the 23mm? For getting interactions between people the 23mm is often too tight for me. (or I'm too slow :) )

Hello, which one would you recommend for weddings. A second hand 16mm 1.4 or the new 18mm 1.4? Thank you

Compare it with 18/2, please :)

I’m having a hard time deciding between this 18mm and the new 23mm f1.4. Do you have any experience with that lens and do you have any thoughts on what I should consider. Thanks!

I got the 14 mm f2.8 - 23 mm f2 - 10-24 mm f4. I do landscape mostly. Should I get this ?

greetings, I'm trying to decide with this lens or 56mm 1.2 to add to my kit, I currently have the 33mm 1.4. I'm looking for a lens for street and landscape photography. any thoughts? Thanks for your time

I would be very interested to learn how this lens compares to the X100V with WCL. I believe that combination is about 19mm, and I have never read a bad review of the WCL output. Is there any chance you would be able to compare them?

Just got this used for 700 dollars !

How do you think which lens more convenient for street photography’s: this xf18 mm f1.4 or xf23 mm f1.4? (Or xf33)

I have the 16 1.4 but itching my head if I trade it to get the 18! Based in many reviews it looks fantastic. I love mine but yeah many times I find it too wide. How would you compare both?