Man, this video felt like just a friend talking to a friend about camera gear. Thanks for the great review 🙏🏼

Your videos inspired me to sell my 33 1.4 and get the 35 1.4 instead. This lens is so much more compact and light weight, and when shooting wide open for its intended purpose (predominantly portraiture) it is plenty sharp in the center where it matters (even on the new 40MP sensor). On my X-T5 the AF also works pretty good, and there is hardly a noticeable difference from the LM version. The rendering characteristics are also sublime; the double gauss design and fewer optical elements remind me of the older EF 50 1.2L, one of my favorite Canon lenses from the DSLR era (albeit this is much sharper). I love this lens so much that I just bought a used 18 f2 as it seems to have a similar combination of character and usability. Love your videos by the way!

I love this lens as well; I believe it is to do with the lens having 8 elements in 6 groups. I don't know the technical magic behind 8 elements but Leica's infamous 35mm 2.0 first gen has 8 elements in 6 groups as well and is often regarded as one of the best M mount lenses of all time.

I like the look and feel of pictures taken with 35mm f/1.4 and 18mm f/2, they're very lievly and volumetric. The lens itself also looks and feels very cool in hands. Now I want to try even more flavored Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 lens. Another lens that I also really like for its combination of quality and character is the GF 80mm f/1.7 - the softness of the transitions with high resolution and slight CA give a very interesting feel to the photos.

The micro-contrast is amazing. This lens makes great B&W images in particular.

Came across this while researching this lens, fantastic video and you bring up some really solid points. Been shooting since 2007, and I can't believe how much focus now is on having instant autofocus systems and forgetting about the rest of how we shoot. I remember having a Nikon D200 with a Sigma 150-500 5-6.3 and learning how to use the lens to nail great action shots. None of us dreamed of having autofocus systems as quick as they are today.

just sold my 35 f2 & 50 f2 a couple hours ago. Now I'm trying to find the 35 1.4 used for a good price. This video is even more motivation to make me find one.

I laughed out loud on my way to work about putting your face on a print. Subscribed. A lot of people are too worried about the technical aspects of lenses and cameras. I'm just happy to be able to take good photos of my dogs

I picked this lense up dirt cheap with a X-E1 at the swapmeet a few years back. Didn't know much about photography back then, but there was something magical about this lense. No idea there was a huge following. Bought a X-Pro3 with a few F2s. Almost made a huge mistake selling the 35 f1.4. Ended up selling all the F2s, no regrets!

Totally agree about the AF, I used to do prom parties with a 5dmk2 and an old super slow tamron zoom lens as I couldn't afford anything better at that time, and these were one of the best photos I took in my whole career, by just being patience, creative and by knowing the capability of your camera you can do anything, you do not need super sharp blazing fast lenses for 10000 of coin. Great review! :)

Loved this interview, had me singing for joy from the heart as you discussed our everything these days have moved away from character towards metrics and features that no one will ever redeem. I certainly don’t think of going out with my camera on a rainy day. The facts are, the size difference between the f1.4 and f2 is solely the hood! I bought the 16mm f1.4 to pair with my much beloved 35mm f1.4 as sometimes I just see a while scene and want to go wide. Aside from those instance the 35mm fits my needs perfectly!

Love your channel! I like how you speak truth and what’s on your mind. Too many channels copying each other and talking about specs... I agree with everything you said! I love all my Fuji 1.4 lenses!

Just bought it...I'm really looking forward to it. Had a hard time choosing it over ther f2 but I think I did the right :)

A new subscriber here.... I’ve owned the 35mm f/1.4 since 2012 when I bought it along with my XPro 1. I’ve acquired quite a few new Fuji lenses (and cameras) since then, but this 35mm is still my favourite

Man you’re dangerous, convincing me to purchase all this gear 😂😂😂

You are a breath of fresh air in this photography landscape my friend! I’m so happy that I found your channel, it’s a gem! Looking forward to your videos!

Just came across this video. After I sold all my Canon stuff a couple of years ago, I scratched the digital photography/proper camera itch with an X100V last year. This then led me to buying an X-T1 as I wanted something to adapt my Minolta MC/MD lenses to and heard/seen good things about the X-Trans II. The 35mm f1.4 is the perfect addition to that setup. Similar results as the vintage lenses but the convenience of AF. Love it.

I shoot this lens @f1.8 - f3.2 the most. And i describe the photos from this lens with one word,,, "sweet"😊😊😊🌟

I'm glad that I reach your video taking about 35mm 1.4. I totally agree with you. People seek for more features but they somewhat forget the main feature is photography itself. I am still using my XT-20 bought in 2018 and now in 2022 with my kit 18-55 lens. XT-20 has a "slow auto-focus" in 2018, but still, I got no issue with my photography. No one back in the days using film cameras could ever imagine how fast auto-focus can be, fast to a point we lose the patience of taking a stunning photo. I am finding a good prime lens for street photography and portraits photo. This 35mm f1.4 was a lens published ten years ago with the bad autofocus speed makes me struggle that should I still get a new 35mm 1.4. But then when I compare the weight and size of 33mm 1.4 and rumours of 35mm 1.4 mark ii, I guess no other lens can indeed replace the compactness with no comprise in image quality at the current price point in 2022. There is always a new technology, get a good video camera with an external mic, and let the great lens do the great photo. Greetings from Hong Kong.

I have used this lens for the likes of VOGUE, ELLE, and BAZAAR magazines, etc... One of my faves!

I recently bought an XT5, but I still love my Xpro3 the best. When I put this lens on my Xpro3 it reminds me of the vintage range finders of the 70’s, like the Yashica Electro 35.

Just one more data point... I put off getting this lens because of all of the negative comments about the focus speed. I finally gave in and bought it and was expecting the worst. I needn't have worried, the lens is more than fast enough for my type (and no doubt, most shooters) of photography. I have never lost a shot waiting for it to grab focus. Optically, I agree... there is magic in this lens. It can be measured or quantified, but it is special.

I own top of the line Canon L glass and agree that this lens on my X-Pro2 is in a class of its own.

Hi Dee, your thoughts match my feelings exactly! I traded the 23mm f/2 for the 23mm f/1.4 and the 35mm f/2 for the 35mm f/1.4 and, although these newer lenses are smaller, quicker, more silent and cheaper, I like the old lenses much more; the images are more inspiring and grab the attention of the viewer more, I think. Same thing for the 18mm f/2, which I also love for its rendering, although the focussing (just as the 35mm) is a bit (only a bit, though) noisy and quirky. And I agree, you can get too hung up on specs and charts (and I have, frequently, in the past :)), but it's ultimately the images that count.

Happy to found your video! I just bought a Fuji XT30 II with and 18mm F2 and 35mm F1.4 A lot of youtubers just talk about AF and „micro“ sharpness… Coming from an 80D, I think this combo will be a lot better and especially lighter. Love to shoot on an 18-35mm f1.8 (sigma) so this lens combo will be perfect. Better a slower and accurate AF than a fast but often out of focus pic like on the 80d😅 You are the only one who speaks about character which would be the „best thing“ from a lens. Thanks for this video, I follow you for more💪🏼🤝🏻😇

Dee, love that lens!!! Wouldn’t be without it. Thanks very much for you review/comments. Appreciate your channel.

They updated the aperture ring, it used to be much more slack. I bought the original version with an X-Pro1 back in 2012, and it's very easy to bump out of place. It's never really been an issue for me, but it's definitely a thing on the early models. Newer versions are much more stiff. I don't know when they changed it, but if you buy the lens new nowadays you don't have to worry about it.

8:02 I completely agree. Unless you are absolutely positive that you need those "pro features", then you don't really need them IMO. The lens is basically just an image projector for your sensor, digital or analog. The IQ is what should matter the most.

Thanks for a great review! Yesterday I couldn't deside..... 23 f2 35 f2 or 35 1.4.....now I know:) thanks

Perfect classic lens for X-Pro and X-E series. A photographer with light gear bag = light hearted creator. This lens is 'The One' and the only one in my bag(together with XF16mm f/2.8, my second favorite).

One of my favorite lenses ever made, the character it imparts on an image is to die for. Same goes for the 18 f2.0, such a great lens and so light. Not sure why all the hate.

I had this lens and the Zeiss 33mm f/1.8 in my hands. Same price. I couldn't decide but finally I bought the Zeiss. Sometimes, videos like this make me dream about the alternative story where I buy the Fujifilm lol

I just came across your channel and I only made my video about the 35mm about 6 months ago when I only had about 20 subscribers and I thought that your intro hit home. And then you do that bit about pressing your face against the photo to look at the grain of the film and I almost lost it! I *just* said the same thing on my latest video about the 18mm 1.4 and I even did the hand in front of my face. Talk about the same page. Cheers!

So funny, I am glad I'm not the only one that bought a 35mm 1.4 (loved it) and 18mm 2 (loved it) but then sold them and "upgraded" them when "optimizing" my APS-C fuji lens line up a while back. Then tried to convince myself that my new lenses were better, they had to be... only to realize I really really loved the look of both of those original primes far more than I liked what replaced them in my new collection so re-purchased those two. I am so glad fuji still makes the original 35mm 1.4 and 18 2 as those two lenses have a bit of special in terms of look that is hard to describe but there's something I can see. I am a little tiny bit disappointed that Fuji doesn't seem to want to release any more in the same pattern of older-school design with a few improvements (as both the 35 1.4 and 18 2.0 ARE better than older traditional designs) without sacrificing the "look". What makes these so great are the look and the size and the large aperture. The only thing I'd like to see is an LM motor in both without making them bigger. Ps. If you like the 35mm 1.4 because of the look and haven't tied the 18 f2 because of all the flack it gets because it's "soft" in the corners, just ignore it. That lens is even more special when used between f/4 (where it's VERY sharp) and wide open close up. It's rendering is just delicious. And... if you are shooting at f/4 or larger who the hell cares if it's sharp in the corners??? the focus plain is razor thin shooting at distances you'd use it for anything real. As an added bonus I've always always love the 50/28 combo on film cameras, pretty much my goto combo for anything on my Leica bodies back in the day). I'm the odd man out as I really never liked 35mm as it seems to me and where I like to stand and favored perspectives it was good at nothing. The 28(18) FOV vs 35mm(23) FOV are worlds apart if you shoot people which are worlds apart from 50(35).

Awesome video, this is hands down a lens I will never get rid of. Also I looked through the comments and no on peeped that thang next to the candle 😁

Loveeeeee those Fuji colors !!! Keep it up I’ll be watching plenty more from you ✌️📷

Great video and timely for me as I'm buying this lens again for the second time!

Doing the same as you, going to Hawaii in two weeks and was going to bring a few lenses but I think I’m just going to stick to the 35 1.4. Last time I’m brought a few and basically stuck to one and have been loving this lens which you in part helped me decide to upgrade to from the f2. It’ll be that and my xpro3, possibly bringing the 80mm for some macro shots if I see it. Thanks for the great videos!

Any chance you remember your settings and recipe for that gorgeous beach shot with blue clear water? Subbed…YT needs more authentic reviewers like you!

other fuji lenses come and go, but the 35mm 1.4 will never leave my collection. If you want one single prime - get this one.

True! It’s my 1st lens when I got my Fuji back in 2015, still the best & I have every other lenses from the Brand.

I had to have this lense.. I needed a portrait lense and hated my 18-55, so I'm trading it for this one. Wanted to like it, but i do like primes better.I have the 16mm f1.4 and it is amazing for landscapes. Only zoom o have is 70-300 for wildlife. I can't wait to get my hands on this lense after having a family reunion and using the 16mm lol.. I wish I had this one at the time

I own this lens and the colour and the image rendition is superb.

Lmfao I'm one of those people grinding their hands on the aperture ring. I'm not sure if it gets looser over time of if your opinion about it has changed over a year since you made the video. Also spot on about it being a lens you sell and buy back. I literally tried to do that 2 weeks ago since I had re-bought the 35mm f/2. The only reason I didn't sell it is because B&H said it was in too poor of a condition for then to buy. I used it again yesterday and it's going to be my primary lens for the forseeable future. I'll just use the 35 f/2 on rainy and snowy days once I get my X-T2 fixed.

4:28 - that hoop shot had a filter on the lens right?

I really liked your channel and your content. I can't understand how a channel like this has only 500 followers... Many congratulations I have already subscribed to your channel

other than the aperture ring, which I hate, this lens is a masterpiece. I usually don't knock the ring with my hand, but jacket or camera bag

Thanks for making this video! I agree with everything you said!!

Just found your channel and really enjoyed this vid (+1 subscribers for you!). I’m seriously looking at moving to Fuji as my Canon 600d (Rebel T3i in the US) has had its day. The plastic fantastic nifty fifty mk2 has been my go to for many many years and it’s focus speed is an absolute dumpster fire! Wasn’t an issue until I started trying to photograph my 10mth old baby! Lens AF speed, eye and face detect speed, all these things have improved so much that factoring in character still leaves me with a quantum leap in performance. I, like everybody else, get enamored by baller specs, but at the end of the day you have to look at your photos on the wall or the screen of your phone and truly love them. Love having taken them, remind you why you took them, and love just simply looking at them.

I had it and for some reason I sold it and now that I have the X-E4 I’m buying it again.

lol I literally sold this lens too! Well.. I sold my XE-1 and threw this in for free! (Looking back, I clearly had no idea - it was more like I was selling this lens and giving the body away for free) - anyway, I'll be buying this badboy again because frankly, the hood is too cool looking not to have it in the collection. 😎

Very nuch like your style, your content and opponions! I have an X-Pro 1 since last year. Love it, it feels like a companion rather then a tool, with its quirks and character, diva like 💃🏼. got it with the 18/2 and 35/1.4 I tried the 23/2 and the X-Pro 1 got a right kick up the AF ass 😉. Somehow I talked myself into getting the newer ‚Fujicrons‘. So I sold the 35/1.4 and got the f2. Now it is a bit faster to focus in lie contrast scenes and silent. BUT as you said, I just miss that look in the photos, the colors, the light etc, the f2 is a bit more steril, clinical, whereas the 1.4 has tons of character. I guess combined with the 1st trans sensor the f2 looses a bit of the steril look. But I miss the 1.4. ok AF is slow om the X-Pro 1, but I do not shoot sports, so no problem. Short: I like to re-buy the 1.4 and sell the f2. 🥴. Glad I kept the 18/2. I think it is a cool combo 18 (28) and 35 (50) 💪🏻 And for that just one camera one lens time, I have the X100T that I shoot since 2014. also a very cool camera! Cheers from Switzerland Looking fwd to your next vid 👏🏻

50 videos in and you convinced me 😂 combine it with the xe4, will wait with the final decision after the announcements on September 2 (the rumoured T30 mark 2 and 24 1.4 mark 2, and maybe the 33 1.4.) + all the third party lenses (Viltrox, Tokina), soon hopefully Sigma as well, and the all in one zoom lens from Tamron. Oh boy, what a great time to get into the Fuijfilm ecosystem!:)

This has been very helpful and refreshing

I think weather resistance is not mainly about the rain... it's mainly the humidity, cold, dust/sand, splashing whatever etc... give a peace of mind

To my eyes, this lens has a very similar soul to the ZM 1.5/50mm Zeiss C Sonnar only without the focus shift and with a slightly modernized flavor. I absolutely love it.

I'll pick up my 35 tomorrow the thing with the apature ring is the same in the 56 I alway change that in some mysterious way.. I think its perhaps because of the magic that the lens has inside of it.. Might be the same on the 35.

Because of focus by wire this lens isn't good for manual focus either because it's still noisy as hell. I actually bought the viltrox 35mm 1.4 for video. So yeah, now i have two 35mm 1.4. I could never sell the Fujinon 35mm 1.4, because it has this damn magical formula in it (and it was the first Fuji i had). It is the uniquenes some of us are thriving for. A few weeks ago i shot it while it was kinda wet snowing and at some point all my pictures came out overexposed and smeared unsharp. Still don't know what the problem was but after a day above the radiator luckily everything was fine again. So there might be a potential problem using this lens in the weather.

I think I would have owned this lens by now if the price had dropped by now (seeing as the successors have arrived). In the end I went with the Touit 32, but indeed this looks like a gorgeous lens as well, full of character.

I traded mine for a 23f2 but I miss it since. At that time my problem wast that when documenting my kids I was to close (arms reach) for that focal length. Now that the kids are bit older I might go back to it or the 56f1.2. Still debating with myself. I do own the 18f2 and I prefer that one to the 23f2.

Where have you been so far 😉 Finally someone who speaks from the heart and not only from poisoned, sponsored money oriented perspective! +1 sub from me.

Fantastic video.. thanks a lot to make it easy for me to take decision to buy this lens

I used the 35mm 1.4 for over a year and I personally think it's wildly overrated. I much prefer the f/2 for its solid build and internal focusing. The 1.4 isn't bad but I really don't think it's as great as everyone claims it is.

I have one on the way. Can’t wait to use it

Yep it’s my next lens. Maybe in a year though...if I can last that long. I just got the 60mm macro used 😄

Haha. Amazing! Love the comment about the aperture ring. So many reviewers are like “I wish the aperture ring were stiffer” and I think the exact same thing. What the f are you doing with your lens? Do you have no control over your hands? If anything, the loose, but still clicked aperture is best: gives you reference points but also doesn’t make the camera jump if you’re shooting video.

Hey man great info and you convinced me to purchase this over the 33mm. Whats your thoughts on 18mm f2 vs 1.4?

I take my time taking picture so fast auto-focus isn't a factor for me; the 35mm 1.4 is my default. Very little visual distortion for me, I shoot what I see.

Just bought mine yesterday. Thought I was gonna love the f2 version but I didn’t. It was cute but it didn’t grab me like the 1.4

This is the one original Fuji X lens I am missing. I have got the 23/1.4 and 56/1.2 and use them vs the Fujicron f2s but the 35/f2 is the one I use the least. It's actually tugged away at home. So I am wondering if I should try 35/f1.4, a good one from the used market?

No offense but are you a new YTber for this? I don’t understand why you only have 700 subs, I just don’t get it. Your channel more like a fresh ocean scent to me, makes me chill. You deserve more, man. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (btw, die hard xpro1 user here, 35 1.4 is on the way)

My favorite lens also.

as a man who got rid of this lens.... dont do it. Keep this in your lineup.

Want to get rid of chromatic aberration buy the EBC Protector Filter PRF-52, it solves that problem, it's not cheap but worth every penny

I travel often in uncontrollable environments. Just bought an XT4, mainly for film making since I have an x100f for pics. if I were to get one or two prime lenses, which would you choose for landscapes, street, portraits basically everything for video? Or would I be better off getting a zoom? I just love the idea behind primes and them really increasing your skill and knowledge, but I’m not sure what lens to get, being I won’t always be able to switch lenses on and off in most cases while travelling.

Nice review its my Fav Lens also on xpro3

Nice video man, deserve more subs. keep it up

I had rented an x-pro2 with the 35 1.4, but then ended up buying the same camera but with the 35 (and 23) F2. I've been sorry ever since. I really wish I had gotten the 1.4 instead.

Hello, thanks for the video. Is the impact of the lens on the OVF relevant compared to the f2 version? Thanks:)

I do not have budget and so will get XE-4 with 35 mm f 2.0 (instead of 28 mm) and that too after few months. That too will be stretch for me. But I know 35mm 1.4 is wonder of lens. Whereas 2.0 has lens distortion. How much it matters? I think you can give me a more better viewpoint and reasoning for your views

Which camera is best to use with it

Is it crazy that I’ve got the f2 WR version but want to try my sigma art 35mm f1.4 EF version on my Fujifilm X-T2?

What is a good 3-4 lens kit? I'm switching from Canon over to fuji, the first lens I am buying is the 35/1.4, my most used lenses tend to be between 50 and 150 on full frame.

I wanna get it, but the 33 keeps getting high reviews

People will always find sth. to complain about, because they have different needs and expectations...and because they are mimis :p Great videos mate! Really like them.

Very useful review...love this lens...so i buy it..

This is a real one. Thanks mane

This is an old video but I can not agree MORE with the sharpness as I started my camera journey. Every forum is sharpness sharpness. Like I don’t want the sharpest thing? Best part about film photography for me is the inaccuracy of it. It’s like real memories you will never remember it perfectly and this lens with a Xtrans sensor, gives every photo a sort of old feel that’s just like a memory

Bought it! And you're right bro! Period

Thanks for the video, great stuff. Can I ask you a question? Which other wider lens would you recommend to complement the 35mm f1.4. I've read a forum last night and in there people were getting to the conclusion that the 18-55mm kit lens suffers from quality controls issues and there are some that are very good and some that are less good (don't know if its related of being built in japan or another country), but, oh man, this things make it even harder to choose. If i could get my hands on a good standard well made 18-55, i think I'll be very happy with the package overall. And it would be very complemented with the 35 f1.4 prime. The reason things are a bit dodgy for me is that i live in Brazil and i usually buy these products when i'm a in a short trip to the US, so no time to return if i got a bad lens. I'm debating now if there is another option to complement the 35 f1.4. Perhaps the 23 f2 (450 U$), but the focal length is not that different, so maybe not the best idea. The next one would be the 18 f2, which people seems to hate or love, depending to who you ask, but it is 600 U$, ouch. Theres also the 27mm f2.8, but that is even closer to 35mm. Then there is the 16mm f2.8 (​400 U$) which, idk, seems like a worst idea then the zoom for me... Currenlty divided between the 18-55 and the 23 f2, but all help is aprecieted. Thanks again

Thanks for not equivocating. I’m in

Awsome Video man, really great work. Do you use any presets to edit your pictures or any specific film simulation ?

After viewing this review, I just bought 35mm f1.4 used. After an hour of usage, I love this lense. You were right. There is film like feel to it. Thank you for the great review. What sold me to this lense was picture at 5:09 :D

Absolutely agree! Do you use any filters on it?

What’s the recipe on 5:08 image? Please tell me :p

hello and thanks for good video with very nice shots. Im thinking of getting in to the fuji family :-) after not have had a camera for some years. I love shout with manual focus and i hav decided to go for the fuji x h1 and this lens. I heard you said that you often shout manual. How is this lens compare to strictly manuel lenses. best regards / Joakim

got charaxter... how it renders .... extre umph... all sound great... but please could you describe how and why ?

Not sure if you will see this on an old video or not! I see you use a pro mist, can you fit a filter on this along with the lens hood? WIth the shape it looks like the sides come in so not sure if that's possible. Cheers

I feel the same about my 35mm f1.4. Let's see if you REALLY mean it. Scrap that cheap dumb looking Fuji hood and get a Haoge LH-X53B. Your lens will thank you and you will thank me every time you look at it. I got one in 52mm then had to get a second one in 43mm so my 23mm f/2 didn't feel left out.

I'm currently deciding between grabbing one of these and a voigtlander 35mm f1.2