I don't understand why people say the focal length is boring. The iPhone has this focal length because it is GOOD.. It's a versitile focal length. Perhaps what you mean is that it is *common* ?

Good review, as always! I think it's ok to appreciate a lens without personally wanting it...for example, my spouse loves primes, but I love zooms...we appreciate the quality of each other's lenses, yet prefer our own. That's the fun of photography ... it is so individual. 😀🙃

I find 23mm (35mm full frame) far more boring as it has been the standard field of view in most media for nearly a century! Ultimately, it’s the user who’s in charge to make their photo composition interesting, not the tool!

I’m torn on this one for one of the same reasons you alluded to. The FOV is the same as many smartphones, so for me I’ve reached maximum saturation point for that focal length. You have to be REALLY good at composition to make your shots stand out.

Great video as always. Definitely my favorite lens for Fuji so far.

Great video - I really enjoy my 18mm f1.4 but like you said, the FOV is a bit boring since it's very iPhone-ish so you gotta shoot it wide open. Luckily, it's super sharp at 1.4. Great video and even better photos man! Loved it.

Just arrived!! I have always used until now in all my travels my extra light XC 15 45 all-rounder to stay light but I really like this prime!

Too big and heavy for me. I shoot for personal enjoyment I'm happy to give up a little bit of sharpness and image quality in exchange for a smaller form factor and lighter weight. The compact primes are the sweet spot in the Fuji lens lineup IMO, and sticking a big lens on a smaller camera body makes no sense IMO.

I love the XF18 F/2 as a walk around lens if i am going lightweight, optically it is not as good as the newer primes, but it is good enough when the requirement is light, small and portable. If you haven't tried it, I'd recommend renting the 10-24 F/4, I was exclusively a prime shooter until I got that lens and the 16-80 F/4, now I carry one or both of those lenses on a daily basis, with a F/1.4 prime in the bag (normally the 35) if I need it (but TBH if it is about separation, the 16-80mm does a great job at the longer focal lengths. I may be biased towards the 10-24 due to its internal zoom which makes it great when on the gimbal, as I can zoom without it changing the weight distribution

I bought it last year and used for almost a year before selling it. I reached the same conclusion you did regarding the somewhat lose aperture ring and super sharpness across the frame at f1.4. It’s a great lens but I replaced it with the new 23mm 1.4 as found the 18mm POV a little boring and the 23 seems just as sharp but doesn’t have the lose rings.

Great video! I just ordered a 18 1.4 and 33 1.4 and can't wait to go out and shoot!

I think the price, while steep, is quite fair for the optical quality considering there isn't really any other competitor in the mirrorless world. The next tier is the Leica 28 f/2. All the other mirrorless 28mm in existence are fairly uninteresting (slower than f/2) or not sharp at all. However, I'm currently in doubts as to whether the new f1.4 primes are really built well. Ignoring how bad the aperture rings are inconsistent across Fujifilm's entire lens lineup, I've just sent my 18mm for servicing just after 10 months. The LM basically disconnects a few seconds after booting up (you can hear and feel it). I only use it maybe 3 times max a month. I always carry it in padded bags, so it's puzzling how my most expensive lens ever failed just after 10 months, whereas every other lens I've owned that are far cheaper like the Sigma 18-35 have been thrown about for 3 years and still performs.

Wow love the smooth bokeh from this lens 😍 I usually love to shoot 28mm on my film camera. This lens is a must to go for. Wonderful review! May I ask what LUT did you use for this video? Love the colour so much!

Im thinking of getting the 16mm 1.4.

Awesome review! My Fujinon 70-300mm also has that rattling 😅 The photos are perfect. Loved the choice of music too. Personally I bought 16mm f/1.4 instead of the 18mm, due to having more character and slightly wider field of view. But the 18mm seems like a must have for video too.

If you would not buy this 18mm 1.4, what would you buy/use? The 16mm 2.8? Something else?

Do the internal components shift when tilting the camera up and down? I rented the lens to test it out and I love it. I'm wondering if I was sent a bad copy.

Great video 👍 the aperture ring is absolutely horrendously loose on mine

I think most Linear Motor lenses have some degree of rattling, with the 80mm being the biggest offender by far. 😆

Agreed on your conclusion. Thanks for sharing this well made video review.

what is the preset that you used for your photo?

nice work, as always :)

Any particular reason you shot mostly at ISO 320? Thanks!

I mainly use it for street and graffiti photography.

if that little light toy is too big you should try the 50mm f1

wow it does look like iphone pictures with much more buttery smooth bokeh, I dig it.

nice colors!

How is the autofocus noise in video? I've read some complaints that it's louder than 23mm and the noise can be picked up by camera mic.

Can this lens be used with the XT-1?

I wish you would have listed the film Sims, if you used them. I own this 18mm 1.4! Will never sell it. It has a great look. You can see it in those pics you took!

What film sims are you using?

What about video performance?

The hood toggles on your hoodie are driving me mad....

You never seem to go below ISO320 - why? At ISO160 or 125, dynamic range is better.. I see some blown highlights that may have been preserved with 1 extra stop.

Is it just me or am I seeing a lotta vignette? Or is that just his style

Not sur your photographer!!!😂 buy canon bredge...better for you!

When you’re talking I’m noticing you’re slowly moving towards the camera at the end of every sentence then resetting and moving your body backwards, very distracting lol