Fujinon XF 23mm F2 R WR Definitive Review | 4K
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Keywords: Fujinon, Fuji, 23mm, Fuji 23mm Review, Fuji 23mm F2 Review, R, WR, AF, STM, 23mm F2, XF, FE, Viltrox 23mm F1.4, F2, f/2, Fujifilm X-T4, Fujifilm X-T3, Dustin Abbott, Review, Autofocus, Hands On, Video Test, Portrait, Video, Bokeh, Real World, Comparison, VS
@frankseophotos9633 3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you made this video. Very reliable review!
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@keepitreal3363 3 жыл бұрын
great video! ive had this lens since it came out and this lens is top quality for street photography and portraits where you stop it down at around f4 to 5.6 where it produces fantastic results for high resolution!
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
That seems to me to be the best application.
@YayoAmortegui 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these deep reviews into the lenses, thank you for keeping up with such a high quality content! I agree on the WR on the higher quality glass on Fuji, let’s hope the new lenses follow the new WR on the 50 f1.0.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. There's a lot of Fuji lenses that are due an update.
@elliottblaine9108 3 жыл бұрын
i realize Im kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good place to stream new tv shows online ?
@milescolten5181 3 жыл бұрын
@Elliott Blaine I use FlixZone. Just google for it =)
@fisherterrell714 3 жыл бұрын
@Miles Colten yup, been watching on flixzone for years myself =)
@elliottblaine9108 3 жыл бұрын
@Miles Colten thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it !
@doksdavaudoo9075 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dustin, Great video as usual. You're talking about the size advantage of the f2 primes...it would be great if you could get the XF 27mm f2.8, I'm really curious to hear what you think about this lens. Thx for the great videos.
@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I'll keep an eye out for it. I'm doing some GFX reviews at the moment.
@pizzapiglet 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review and the Northern ON "street photography" ! You should put out a book called "Dirt Roads and Empty Blacktop To The Horizon". Good stuff!
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good idea.
@whitecurtis225 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your reviews. This is the first lens I have on the xpro2. For the price it can’t be beat. And a near perfect travel/ street lens.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a strong street lens.
@pierredumas7331 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about WR oddity ! Advanced Fuji bodies have WR but their older 1.4 and 1.2 lenses do not. “Beginners” and smaller bodies don’t have WR but smaller f/2 lenses aimed at those bodies have WR. Fuji really needs to upgrade their advanced lenses with WR and better autofocus. My 23/2 came with a short clever lens hood !
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Its definitely true that a lot of Fuji lenses are due an update.
@geofff6671 Жыл бұрын
If you think of the smaller primes being for street, travel and hiking, and the f1.4 lenses as more for studio and events then the WR in the smaller lenses makes sense.
@DansPiratelife 3 жыл бұрын
I literally just got myself this lens a few hours ago.. Now let's watch the review...
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Good timing!
@DansPiratelife 3 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI haha exactly. Thanks for another great review. I'm also not really impressed by the bokeh, but we have to remember that this is just a 23mm @F2. It can't do much for the compression.
@sclogse1 3 жыл бұрын
I plan on getting the best out of this lens and nothing but. I think my recent T2 firmware and this will get along fine.
@DansPiratelife 3 жыл бұрын
@@sclogse1 I really love the image quality of this lens.
@zulykat 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dustin, my xf 23mm f2 do came with the lenshood, as far as I know the f2 family (23,35,50) comes with it!
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe it is just the Fuji loaner that is missing one. I do know there is an optional slotted lens hood.
@sclogse1 Жыл бұрын
Although it's been a while since I looked at it, I know Fuji bodies like the X-T2 and later will offer you focus transition speeds that create smoother transitions. I think this lens would have performed better with better in body settings for focusing. And, I hope you got the latest "software" version of the lens. I've had killer results with this lens, and I own the 16mm 1.4 and the 90mm 2.0 to compare it to. It's my go to lens to photograph walls of graffiti or wear. Or the fire on the walls around the corner a while back. I don't use this lens when considering out of focus areas. I like to shoot it at f5.6 and f8.
@DustinAbbottTWI Жыл бұрын
I did review this on a newer camera body, so I'm not sure that was the problem.
@patrick-resendiz 3 жыл бұрын
What is that large wooden structure in the background? Looks cool.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
I own a barrel sauna...which I love! (Use it basically every day)
@rui-uh5ib 4 ай бұрын
Very nice video, Ireally like your reviews. I'm thinking about selling my 23 f2 and 50 f2 for the sigma 18-50 2.8, I already see your review, in your opinion it can compete in quality with those primes? In your review the sigma look's to me pretty comparable, with the plus of versatility. Kind regards !
@DustinAbbottTWI 4 ай бұрын
That’s probably a safe move. The zoom is very slightly less sharp, but sharp enough that you probably won’t notice the difference
@thegeneral123 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you're aware that the reason why the newer F2 lenses are the ones with WR, well, it's because they're newer. A lot of the F1.2 and F1.4 lenses are much older designs that lack the more modern features. Sadly, as much as I love Fuji, I own three of their cameras and several lenses. The truth is they're letting the side down a bit by not refreshing the older lenses with a Mk2 weather sealed update with faster, quieter motors. The 56mm F1.2 is crying out for an update. I'm just glad that my 16mm F1.4 and 16-55 F2.8 are WR. Come on Fuji, get with the times, discount and discontinue the old glass giving those that don't care a bargain. While giving those that do something new.
@thegeneral123 3 жыл бұрын
@@aceflibble That's an unwise move from Fuji. I think with times being hard, they are being extremely risk adverse and not giving the value they once did. Still love what they make but I can see a difference.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
There's no question that a lot of their lenses feel a bit dated.
@bunmeng007 2 жыл бұрын
Fuji is updating their 1.4 primes and I hope they will update the 2.0 soon.
@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@atulatulatul1 2 жыл бұрын
Good review, I currently own this, however it's use is pretty limited for street and general photography, on the other hand xf23f1.4 although expensive, bigger, slower, older is optically far more superior and a perfect all around lens for potraits, landscapes, street.. I've made up my mind to replace f2 with f1.4..correct me if I'm wrong.. thanks
@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Atul, I'm not quite sure why the F1.4 lens would be a better option for street, which often requires quicker autofocus.
@josecolon8143 3 жыл бұрын
To me, the 23F2 performs weak. For some reason it misses focus a lot and produce lots of soft photos (well coming from film there’s nothing sharp in the world but you know what I mean). Great vid as always! I know this is a Fuji review but can you please review the Canon RF 800 F11?
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to develop a better supply system for Canon. Here in Canada the loaner process has been, frankly, frustrating. I can't promise when I'll get to it.
@josecolon8143 3 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott I’ll stay positive 🤗
@issafilme 2 жыл бұрын
Dustin I really love you explanation! but if I may suggest, don't use this lens with non-flagship model because it hinders their capabilities
@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын
I don't own any Fuji bodies, so I'm stuck using whatever model Fujifilm sends me for the reviews.
@HappyHubris 3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why Fuji released a niche F1.0 lens when so many of their lenses could use a refresh for better AF.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes lensmakers do lenses like a 50mm F1 as a statement lens...we CAN do it.
@burritobrosvideos8060 3 жыл бұрын
Yea, disappointing
@stevenmckibbin4384 3 жыл бұрын
Would you say it's much better than the efm 22mm on the canon ?
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Much better? No. It does have weather sealing, but it's not really better optically.
@paulchoccyt1303 3 жыл бұрын
I have the X-T4 and the lens works well. I think doing a review on an old camera rather than a newer (and top of range) in September 2020 is kinda pointless and not giving perhaps the right information on it's performance.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I'm somewhat at the whim of what Fuji sends me, though the camera I tested on is actually one of Fuji's newest. BTW - more people will be using the F2 lenses on the lower range cameras than those who purchase the top of the range cameras.
@paulchoccyt1303 3 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI Hi, understood. Unfortunately I've not gotten around to buying more expensive lens yet lol
@nocturnal18 3 ай бұрын
Can this lens be used on the Fujifilm XT 200? Please reply🙇🏻
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 ай бұрын
Yes - with any X-mount camera.
@nocturnal18 3 ай бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you
@giovannilarocca2241 3 жыл бұрын
HELLO DUSTIN IF I WANTED TO CHANGE SONY SYSTEM AND SWITCH TO A COMPACT PROFESSIONAL CAMERA WITH FIXED OPTICS, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND ME? WHICH MODEL ?
@dmacrolens 3 жыл бұрын
Caps lock!
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t really tested any of the fixed lens cameras, so I don’t really have a great recommendation for you.
@drewbennett4178 3 жыл бұрын
Fujifilm X100V it’s the best value for money with amazing IQ and it’s just fun to use ... but that’s if you love 35mm equiv focal length like me
@xyxysun5056 3 жыл бұрын
i sold this one a few days ago, the IQ wide open from 1m to the closest distance is not acceptable.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
It's definitely a weak point.
@ShutterKnack 3 жыл бұрын
There's an aperture ring on the lens to stop down if you want to use a 35mm equivalent for close-up shots, which I'm not sure why you want to do at the first place, just in case you have not seen it. It is there.
@matthewbell1968 11 ай бұрын
@@ShutterKnacknail. On. Head. It's a damned good lens 👍
@kne321video 3 жыл бұрын
You should test it on a better body. I get top results with XT2.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Top results in what way? It's not going to optically improve - the X-T2 has the same sensor as the camera I tested it on.
@kne321video 3 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI In terms of auto focus
@drewbennett4178 3 жыл бұрын
If you absolutely love the 35mm focal length but the IQ of this lens isn’t cutting it you should check out the X100V ... that is an absolutely killer tiny package.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
I've got several great 35mm lenses in my kit...but not so much the tiny ones!
@ShutterKnack 3 жыл бұрын
To people complaining about the close-up sharpness, just stop it down! Every lens has its weak points.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tristan - that means that you lose what little ability the lens has to create out of focus backgrounds. There's a cost associated with stopping down, so the criticism is fair.
@ShutterKnack 3 жыл бұрын
Dustin Abbott fair enough but this issue is over inflated on reviews whereas with other alternatives such as the Viltrox, you can’t even focus that close but nobody’s complaining about its lack of close focusing ability.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
I did.
@chesslover8829 Жыл бұрын
@@ShutterKnack Sorry for my late reply. I agree with you. The Fujifilm 23mm f/2 is an excellent lens and is well suited for street, travel, and landscape photography. It's not a macro lens; it's not a lens designed to produce jaw-dropping bokeh. Nowadays, there seems to be too much emphasis placed on out of focus image areas. Fujifilm has recently released lenses that will create good bokeh, but they are, in my opinion, too large for discrete street photography.
@MilesforMoments 3 жыл бұрын
To be honest, I was a bit disappointed in the performance of this lens. I didn't think that it held up well against the Tamron 35 1.8 VC (Yes, a full frame lens but similar in price) in terms of sharpness or aberration correction. The real killer of the lens for me was purple fringing. The only attractive part of the lens for me was the build quality and small size but I don't think it is worth the IQ trade off.
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
The Tamron is a strong lens optically, for sure. It’s also several times larger, so in some ways its a little hard to compare performance. But our point is well taken. I’ve definitely seen stronger performances at wider apertures, though the XF23mm is quite good at smaller apertures.
@WhoIsSerafin Жыл бұрын
I wish sigma would make there 35mm f2 mount for fuji. I find this lens disappointing and there primes in general for the street photographer.
@DustinAbbottTWI Жыл бұрын
I think some of those lenses may come to Fuji, though so far just those specifically designed for APS-C.
@M.Redsky 2 жыл бұрын
millimetres is not a unit of mass.
@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what you are referring to, but I assume there's some place in the video that I misspoke.
@BackFocus11 3 жыл бұрын
“It weighs in at 180 millimeters”..... you mean grams?
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
LOL - that may just be possible.
@Nyky279 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe, for me, too much in-camera sharpening...
@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, since almost everything shown in the review is RAW, that's certainly not the problem.
@Nyky279 3 жыл бұрын
@@DustinAbbottTWI it's a taste, not a problem.
@sclogse1 2 жыл бұрын
@@Nyky279 Explain.
@Nyky279 2 жыл бұрын
@@sclogse1 it means sharpening is a taste, de gustibus non disputandum est. And for me, there's simply a parameter i would keep down (minus 3 for video destination).... But good review in every case :)
@Mr7Poz 2 жыл бұрын
Bokeh contrast and business really bothers me with this lens, my least favorite of Fuji lenses. I use it cause it's acceptable and small.
@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын
That's fair.
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