I saw in some other comments on here,@@Iamtongue , that you no longer liked this lens....yet here I am loving those magic images in your video. Do you still rate this? I'm asking as I have borrowed a 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 and have been really surprised and excited by it. I love what it does. I think I want to buy one.... ..but there is the issue: I haven't looked at any other similar options yet, and in searching some out, I have reached a stuck place and wound up here. Do you still rate this lens, or rate another better? What it this lens wasn't 1-million-dollars? If you could get it for 750k instead, or say 625k? Love your humour btw, always classic and high value videos. Keep it up!
@Iamtongue8 ай бұрын
I like this lens but at the price they were at I think it was around 599$ in 2020 it wasn't worth it. i thought there were better options like the 7 artisans 35mm f0.95 or the laowa 33mm f0.95.@@stu-ax
@tatelax8 ай бұрын
@@stu-ax I just bought one for $125 on eBay
@stu-ax8 ай бұрын
@@tatelax that's an awesome deal. Has it arrived yet? How do you like it?
@pennyfan13 Жыл бұрын
Just a little tip, you can use burst mode and hold down your shutter while focusing, slightly turning the focus ring back and forth making sure you'll get one shot with perfect focus.
@Iamtongue Жыл бұрын
Good tip. Thank you
@reytampubolon6390 Жыл бұрын
Your tip sounds very illegal yet logical 😂
@stephenjdaley4922 ай бұрын
That's what I do too.
@sirmarlondenon2497 Жыл бұрын
I use this lens for 95% of my cigar lounge/speakeasy event work and I've used it for so many years now that it's become 2nd nature. My keeper rate is more 80%/20% due to the time i've spent learning how this lens behaves in certain conditions. I have the 33/1.4 and Mitakon 35mmmkII and i sold the Fuji 35/1.4 Great review as always!
@Iamtongue Жыл бұрын
I bet the mitakon is clutch cuz of the wide aperture in those scenarios! and thanks man! i appreciate the support!
@Iamtongue Жыл бұрын
If you're interested in this lens, please use my affiliate links.. By using my links I am earning a small percentage but it's at no additional costs to you. And by using my links you are also supporting this channel which i super appreciate!! Love you 🫶🥰 Get the mitakon 35mm f0.95 👉 geni.us/BDah
@josecolon81433 жыл бұрын
You really need to keep the jokes rolling! Hit the gas and go for it! That’s your style and it’s unique! Great video
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
hahah dawwe thank you Jose this is quite encouraging! i'll definitely do more!
@sciamachystandard36762 жыл бұрын
I managed to get a used one for $300 I’ve used it for weddings that ask for a film look. I’ve always manual focused due to learning on film so this wasn’t to much a learning curve. Beautiful little lens
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
It's not much but could be daunting to new photographers who are use to autofocusing. But it is a beautiful lens!! You scored a good deal 😧😀
@mickeyi70883 жыл бұрын
Love the dancing at the beginning. Also do you shoot adult films in that living room, has them vibesss
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
*insert the hub theme song*
@doctorstrobe2 жыл бұрын
I think with that kind of lens, nailing the focus at 0.95 is about burst mode and leaning back and forth while shooting.
@makesnosense44243 жыл бұрын
You take some great images with all the lens you review! But with this one...it's just wow!😳
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
thank you! i try
@enshongmiranda2 жыл бұрын
I love this lens. Pretty much my favorite. My copy is pretty sharp. Even outside the center, it's acceptably sharp for me. There is some fringing at 0.95 but it's soft and looks more natural when corrected unlike other lenses like the Fujifilm 16mm 1.4. I find focusing without peaking is much more reliable but then again, I'm very used to manual focusing because I find it faster for me to decide where the lens focuses instead of waiting for the camera to think for me. For moving subjects though, it will be challenging. Regarding the 7Artisans, it may seem identical but it's not. The 7Artisans has more aperture blades but the bokeh balls has bright outlining which is not present on the Mitakon. I find the Mitakon generally more pleasing. I shoot street photography, cafe vlogs, and have shot weddings in the past with it. My only wish is that it has aperture clicks so I can change my aperture by feel without looking over the lens.
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
My favorite 35mm lens! ♥️
@SathyaPeacock3 жыл бұрын
Digging this bro. I've been eyeing the Mitakon for so long now haha, but it is a bit pricey at 1 million monopoly money 💵💰 😅 Love the images 😍
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
You'll have a fun time with it I'm SURE 😳 or get the 7artisans same optics a few hundred bucks less.
@muatao99433 жыл бұрын
What a great honest video. I totally agree with everything you said. I've owned mine for about 3 years now and there has definitely been a learning curve. But I've noticed after a bit of practice I'm actually getting a little bit better with it. As you said the tone and dreamy look that it produces definitely evokes emotion when you look at the images. I've gotten a few magical shots pairing it with my xt-1. But I also like it with my xt2 and I think the xt2 has a better focusing Aid than the xt-1 so it makes it a bit easier. Keep up the good work! I think your images are really special!
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much my g! That mitakon is nice 😁
@RamonBrito3 жыл бұрын
Great job Tung I really appreciate your thoughts on this video. I have to agree that shooting with a lens like this should be for personal projects and for fun. Great video. Congratulations on 900 keep on pushing
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ramon! We're gonna hit 1000 subs soon! Let's get it papi! ♥️💪
@brianode113 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I almost pulled the trigger on the mitakon but then 7artisans dropped theirs... now I’m torn between the 2.
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha get the cheaper one! From what I hear it's the same optics. Check out Jonas Rask review on it. It's on his blog
@brianode113 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue Thank you! I just checked out the review. Definitely looks like it’s worth it to grab the 7artisans and save a few buck$.
@RobertVanderStelt3 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue I'd love you to do a video comparing the two!
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertVanderStelt will do! That's going to one that I release in the upcoming weeks 😉
@awiwiedw3 жыл бұрын
Go for the 7arts... same result even better with slightly less flaring
@dammitjim9131 Жыл бұрын
A lot to think about. Brilliant review!! Thanks!
@Iamtongue Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@alandavies83132 жыл бұрын
Great review and incredible pictures! Thanks for this.
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching I appreciate it 😀
@FlatulEssence2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tongue! New subscriber here.... good job. Great video! I just purchased this lens, but has not taken it out yet for a spin. Good luck with your vlog and keep it coming!
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support 🥰🥰🥰 appreciate it man
@julian.km853 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can try to do a review with the voigtländer 35mm f1.4 m.c. II. 🤔😉 Great video and I love the Mitakon, if you try to know what's exakt distance to the model, the focusing is less hard. A friend of mine use a Leica with a voigtländer and he nailed focus 90% of the time and most of the portraits are in moving situation. He explained me that and try it 1 week and now I nailed focus 80% of the time even in low light. Keep going 👏🏼
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
What that's amazing!! Even at f0.95?!
@julian.km853 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue I learned the know how long is the distance between the model and the lens and then adjust the aperture. So you almost always hit the focus. At 0.95 the distance has to be right. I hope it helps you.
@mudgie0693 жыл бұрын
Cool video and some very nice examples. I currently have the 7artisans 35mm f1.2 but thinking of upgrading to the new 35mm f0.95. I also have the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 which is amazing value.
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
How's the image quality of the f1.2 vs the XF 35mm f1.4???
@mudgie0693 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue I don't own the xf 35mm f1.4 sorry but the 7artisans 35mm has more quirks than the mitakon and isn't as sharp wide open. However, it only cost me £64 second hand (around $85) so for the money I'm not complaining :)
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
@@mudgie069 ahh that's a steal man! Can't complain about that 😅🤣
@iamrichlol3 жыл бұрын
Great video Tongue! Thinking about getting this one myself
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching bro!
@JaelDnUa3 жыл бұрын
try 7artisans 35mm 1.2 if you like soft and dreamy portrets xD Also it's 10 times cheaper (in canadian dollars) and smaller than any Fuji lense but one. Seriously - give it a try for a casual walk. Sometimes I like mine more than xf 35 1.4 (I own both)
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
That's a bold statement haha because the the f1.4 is a fan favorite 😮😮😮
@ChristopherMichaelR Жыл бұрын
Hi Tung! Id love to see a review on the Zeiss 32mm. When I was shooting film I loved using lenses with character and the Zhongyi and zeiss are both on my list for the fuji. Would love to hear your opinion. Keep the vids coming!
@Iamtongue Жыл бұрын
thanks man. I would love to get the zeiss in my hands, but they're really hard to find atm. If i can find one for a good deal for sure i'll make a video on it!
@nina-ft9sn2 жыл бұрын
I, too, am a camera conspiracies enjoyer
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
… loser!
@justanothernoobe2 жыл бұрын
but who makes an f/0.95 lens with autofocus that doesn't cost thousands? I think the best you're going to get is the Sigma 16 / 30 / 56 mm f/1.4 but ... it lacks that f/0.95 Toneh 🤣 The great thing about these manual lenses though is that now Team China have proven that they can do these to a high standard and at a great price, next will come fixes to the production-consistency and hopefully also functional improvements. Fingers crossed that means we'll start to see autofocus offerings within a few years. Fingers crossed. And toes and all other extremities.
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
GOD I pray for a autofocusing toneh 0.95 in a few years I hope 😲😀😂
@janazdenkabrzakovi57153 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice photos! I own this lens and the focusing is better every day, just to practice :-) Lens has unique character I will keep it!
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
Yea I love this lens! Great character lens!!! I do need to practice more with it ... Thanks for watching
@OllyKing3 жыл бұрын
I hate it when I convert to CAD dollars, it always makes me sad haha. I'm still buying this though...
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
LOL tell me about it bro. That shit is depressing 😭😭😭 thanks for watching
@richardcarlson1122 жыл бұрын
Great video with honest thoughts in it. Before Fuji I had 3 zeiss lenses (zf.2) .. 21, 35 & 100 f2. The wide and 35 were easy to nail focus and on the 21 it didn't really matter. The 100 was gorgeous in every way but the hit rate wide open was 50-50 at best. I would love another manual lens with fujifilm but am not sure because at f.95 I don't know. Thanks for the video though!
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
thanks richard i appreciate your thoughts!
@moisesjimenez34682 ай бұрын
Amazing image quality
@Iamtongue2 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@jameschen2872 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t really like this lens. Maybe because I was trying to use this at night and like you said it was hard to nail focus. I’ll give this another shot and shoot it stopped down.
@jackofblades67363 жыл бұрын
The only lens I kept after I sold my Fuji gear to switch to medium format. Thinking about getting and xe4 or something cheaper to use it. I ended up picking up the 65mm 1.4.
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
If I go the medium format again I'm looking into that mitakon 65mm f1.4 I don't see much reviews on it though...how's your experience with it?
@jackofblades67363 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue it holds the CA better than 35mm 0.95. I'm really enjoying. Yeah not much reviews on it. Jonas made one like the 35mm.
@edwin_ac2 жыл бұрын
With regards to focusing, why did'nt you use the Focus Check feature, in addition to focus peaking? Focus check enlarges the focus area when you're manually focusing.
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
Yes I do that. I don't think you realize how shallow and thin f0.95 is... Kinda hard to nail focus 😉
@stu-ax8 ай бұрын
@@Iamtongue agree....and the focus check doesn't zoom in enough to be accurate. It really needs to be able to zoom 2x more than the camera allows.
@nathanielngosy2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tongue. Thanks for this good overview of the MIT 35/0.95. Just curious if it's still with you and you're using it as often? I have an XF 50/2.0 which I don't use that much as was thinking of trading it in with the Mit 35/0.95. I've no experience with manual lenses though so it's expected that I'm going to have a bit of a learning curve to go through. Thanks.
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I don’t have it anymore. I reviewed about 3 f0.95 lenses on this channel so it kinda got redundant, but it’s a fun lens don’t get me wrong, I would’ve probably kept it if I didn’t review the other 2 f0.95 lenses. And you’ll probably get comfortable with it in less than a week.
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
Are you bored with the 50mm f2?
@nathanielngosy2 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue I see. Which would you recommend then? This one OR the 7-Artisans 35/0.95?
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
@@nathanielngosy the mitakon is the sharpest followed by the laowa Argus. Wide open… 7art is last.. but the best looking bokeh is laowa Argus.. and but if you want the best bang for your buck 7art still produce dreamy photos for less money.
@nathanielngosy2 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue Not bored really. It's just that I don't find any use for it now. But since local establishments are gradually re-opening in the city I'm living, I should give it another try BEFORE considering a 35/0.95 manual focus lense.
@CryoftheProphet11 ай бұрын
why not program a focus zoom with peaking or something?
@Iamtongue11 ай бұрын
Still hard
@t.m95049 ай бұрын
how did you make a review in 2023 2 years ago tho?
@Iamtongue9 ай бұрын
I’m gonna be honest with you. I updated the title to keep this video relevant lol
@hustlers74743 жыл бұрын
Does it work on Sony a7 ii ??
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
the lens i was reviewing is for hte fujifilm x mount, however i do believe they make it for the sony E mount as well. You're going to have to do research on that as i don't shoot sony hahaha
@doctorstrobe2 жыл бұрын
I don't agree: eye is not tongue, they're not the same body part.
@Iamtongue2 жыл бұрын
LMFAOOO 😭😂
@oliverlison3 жыл бұрын
I think this lens is crap - flat out.
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
That's a shame
@oliverlison3 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue I was using a Zeiss Planar 50/ 1.4. It was unusable. Not sharp. It was good when you hit the spot but when loosing 50% of the images it is not worth it. The bad optical correction fools your eyes when focusing. I upgraded to the Zeiss Planar 50/2 and it has become much better. The CA on this lens throws halos on the edges that is bigger than the one of the holy spirt - no offence to relegious people here. The flares look like a swarm of jelly fish. Sorry it is worthless to me. It is an expensive paper weight for those who cannot shoot with it and I shoot manual only. My line up consists of 25/2, 35/2, 50/2 and 85/1.4 - all Zeiss now. I I have tried many manual focus lenses and I was always looking for lenses with a pleasing character and not the sharpest. The lenses need to perform with very little defects but this lens has a birth defect. Sorry. I am happy though that it works for you!
@Iamtongue3 жыл бұрын
@@oliverlisonit has been working for me! the flares on the mitakon sucks I've moved on from the mitakon though. Been shooting with the 7artisans 35mm f0.95. where the price is half of the mitakon 😜 and flares is a bit better.
@oliverlison3 жыл бұрын
@@Iamtongue I wondered how it worked for you if you basically got rid of it? Regarding to the 7artisan I would not touch it either. Beyond technical reasons, there are design elements and also political grounds why I cannot support those companies. - I find the perfomance weak wide open, especially for the doller you pay. The F0.95 is not really relevant as long as the story in the images is ok. No one ever asked what lens I have used. - If you compare the TT artisan, Mitakon and &7artisan all lenese are made in one and the same facorty. If you look closer on certain models then you will discover that many lenses are based on expired patents and designs. One of the lens brands goes all the way and fully impersonates so to speak a Leica lens. The same focussing tap, the same red dot on the mount alignment (to attach the lens to the body), and even the same engraved fronts and colours. I find this utterly disgusting. Zeiss and Cosina have both different designs. Those companies earn money on laurels they did not work for in the beginning. I am not Leica fan, I don;'t have the money for that. Yes, I have Zeiss lenses and I only buy showroom models + cashback rebates. - Then there are political issues with China: * China has copied and stolen IP for 40 years. They forced Tech transfers your parents worked for - I can sent some proof of that. * China benefits from the Universal Postal Union. That is why you pay no postage for shipments from China. * China has not opened up their market. Western companies need to have a CN partner which invites for IP theft. * China has not opened up to investigate Covid independently and they also have bought to much power in the WHO * China has not remose of dept trapping nations in Africa, South Pacifc or Latin America. * China's vaccin seems to be less effective than hoped and they are buying Pfizer for the elite wheras they are sending it around the globe. * China's propaganda in Italy while assisting there. When Covid broke out the EU shipped aid materials to China for free. When Covid broke out in the EU China sold the gear back to the EU and charged money. In Italy the Italians sung the Chinese Anthem. Would you go that far? No. * China has nuclear bombs and can fly to the moon. Why do they need any support from industrial nations? This is not a call for racism. I have been a foreigner for 20 years and I know what it feels like when a racist comment pops up. I just cannot accept it anymore that 80% of what we consume is of Chinese origin. What I also don't understand that people don't see that. People would rather steal ideas instead of being honest. Would you buy a fake Rolex would your drive around in a fake car? Probably not.