Thanks for the video. I like it. I was so ready for the 18mm f1.4, but size and price made me reconsider. Maybe one day.

cheers Roman! just received my 18 this weekend and I'm excited to use it!! i have had the 33 for over a year now and it is easily my favorite lens. I've paired them up with my 50-140 and honestly there isn't anything i cant shoot with this set up.

Just ordered one of these today. Thanks for the review, Roman.

Nice review. I have owned both the 18mm and 33mm lenses and they are fantastic. In the end I decided to sell both and purchase the new 23mm f/1.4 LM WR as I find I can compose similarly styled images by "zooming with my feet". With an X-T5 I can also comfortably crop into the super sharp 23mm images to get an effective 50mm FOV equivalent while retaining decent quality. I used the remaining money to purchase the XF 35mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 to complement the 23mm. The 13mm lens is great for wide landscape/architectural shots and tight indoor spaces. The 35mm f/1.4 is simply unbeatable for its size and weight considering how fast it is. On the X-T5 the AF works great (just a touch slower than the new LM lenses in my experience, but definitely noisier), and I was pleasantly surprised by its performance on the new 40MP sensor (even wide open, the center sharpness is great).

@de-graftasafo-adjei4646

Жыл бұрын

You are very smart

@kalvino67

Жыл бұрын

I’m new to Fuji and I recently bought the newer 23mm and the xt5. Beautiful combo but I also need something wider. I was considering buying the newer 18mm as well but maybe the field of view is too similar? Did you consider the Fuji 14mm instead of the Viltrox?

@bilbo8338

10 ай бұрын

But by 'zooming with your feet' on the 23mm you will introduce distortion in the lines of the images. And even if you crop in to get 50mm FOV, I doubt you will get the same amount of bokeh as from an actual 33mm (50mm FF equi) lens.

@dva5610

9 ай бұрын

@@bilbo8338shallow depth of field is tacky.

@halfalligator6518

7 ай бұрын

I thought about the 23mm and "zooming with feet", but then realised that zooming with feet is only good for subjects that are within 10 metres. Almost does nothing for landscapes! I settled for the 18mm 1.4 & 35mm 1.4

I bought the 18mm f/1.4 recently and absolutely love it. It’s super sharp and I appreciate the WR since I like to shoot outside in the winter a lot. Love how it handles on my X-T3 body too. I also have both the 35mm f/2 and the older 35mm f/1.4 but I’m thinking about selling them and buying the 33mm f/1.4 since the 18mm impresses so much.

33mm is a monster, i absolutely love it

Hi Roman! Thanks for this simple but thorough overview of these 2 lenses. Very, very helpful! I love Fuji lenses, but my one complaint on most is, as you noticed, the inconsistency of stiffness of aperture ring on different lenses is very frustrating. Some are just right, but most are way to loose and easy to move unintentionally.

Great review and breakdown. I have a 33mm on the way from MPB (along with a 70-300) and really looking forward to using it. My thought process was similar to what you laid out, in that I have the 23mm F2 if I want to keep things light during the day, but wanted something a little faster for night/evening shooting.

I use the 18m f1.4 and I think it is the best lens I´ve ever used! I switched from Sony FF (with primes and zooms), before that I was a Micro Four-Thirds user (the 75mm f1.8 Zuiko was fantastic!) but the wow-factor of the 18mm is still there and one reason why I am very happy with Fujifilm as a system. With it comes the original 35mm f1.4 which has so much character and is so tiny - I don't think I will replace it with the 33mm any time soon. Thanks for the video, I really like your channel! Together with Eren and Faizal you are a dream-team!

Funny that you mentioned about the sound the 18mm 1.4 makes. I had this lens for a little over a month and I didn't noticed it at first, and then suddenly I hear it, and thought that maybe something broke in it, but I checked it, and still was getting super sharp images, auto focus was the same, etc. So good to hear it's not my lens, cause I grabbed it from the used market, and it had past already over a month by the time I realized about that sound it makes. Great info and video as always!

Exactly the setup I use for all my professional assignments. Period! Brilliant video as always!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

it's just ideal right. I have thrown the 90 into the mix but not sure if it will stay

"Also, the little mark you're seeing right now is from when I walked into a lamp post" 😄

My absolute two favorite primes I’ve ever used on any system

I like the moment about bounce test :))) thanks for the video

I bought the 18mm 1.4 and absolutely love it. Such a fantastic lens! You can shoot wide open without risking any sharpness.

These lens lineup is so good, so I even assigned a digital teleconverter hotkey to my x-t5 body because with 40MP image that sharp you can easily do such heavy crops

I love my X-pro2 and x-t2. Use them with the fujicrons. The point for me to shoot Fuji is for the size and IQ for the size of the sensor and overall kit. Honestly, if I need a 1.4 lens, I’d rather shoot with a full frame Sony or Canon with all the advantages that come with that. The XH series with the 18,23,33 1.4 primes is a similar size to the A7iv with the comparable 1.4 primes. I’m glad Fuji has options for all of its users now though. The prime lens lineup was in need of an upgrade. I just wish they kept them smaller for those of us who don’t want larger lenses on an APSC kit.

I've had my 33mm for around a year now, too, and love it. I probably won't get the 18mm, as I don't often find myself wanting to shoot that wide -- but if I did, I'd certainly give it a look.

I bought the same two lenses and I’ve had them for about five or six months and love them! Although I agree, the 18 mm f-stop ring was stupidly loose? I usually keep mine locked when I’m doing street photography on the A setting. I basically carry these two lenses when doing Street and then the 90 F2 to complete my trilogy lens. It really helps keep my subjects in focus on my XT4, which the other lenses lacked big time!

Nice! I had the 33 for a bit but ended up trading it for the 23mm 1.4 wr for it's focal length

I have both now. I had an accident with my old 35mm f1.4 and I couldn’t revive it, so upgraded to the 33mm and I absolutely love it. It’s so much quieter than the old 35mm!

I just took this 33mm f1.4 out for a first test run today. It's excellent. The fast continuous autofocus is working great (combined with my X-T5 camera with its all-important firmware update). Seems very sharp too. I bought it to provide a good low light alternative to my beloved 16-55 f2.8, but I'm also loving the little things like how the 33mm doesn't stick out as much - so doesn't feel like it's going to get bashed when I'm moving through crowds. I was afraid that 33mm on a crop sensor would be too tight for street photography, but it definitely isn't for mine. I still found myself having to walk in quite close. I think it'll be more challenging to use than some shorter focal length Fuji lenses, for street photography, as it lacks the immediate wow factor of their distortion and ability to keep all the background in-shot. But I think that's exciting, as the 33mm has to work harder to decide what to include or exclude from a shot. I'd still like using 16mm or 18mm capability on a separate lens for some 'fancy' close-in shots, but otherwise this 33mm gives me almost everything.

I just got the XT5 and have only used the 33mm f1.4 and wow! I'm going to glue the 16mm f 1.4(my favorite lens of ALL TIME!!!)this weekend. I hope I won't be disappointed. I have a tough time getting the 18mm if I still have the 16.

I bought the X-T4 with the 16-80mm kit lens. A nice focal range, but I always have this feeling that my photos were somewhat soft. So, I purchased an 18mm f/1.4 when it was released and I thought I entered a new realm. It is a joy to use and has excellent close-focus distance along with its other attributes (I shoot flowers a lot.) I became a prime convert. I just added the new 56mm f/1.2 to my kit. Wow! That is now my kit - X-T4 with 18mm and 56mm primes. Undecided if I need the 33mm f/1.4. I have decided to go with an X-T5 soon which will really take advantage of the two primes. Plus, my X-T4 flippy screen has a problem ☹

Do you think the Fuji X system is "good enough" for night street photography or do you think full frame is a must go in this scenario?

My 2 main lenses... Used the 35 1.4 for about 6 years before picking up the 18 and now the 33.

Great review Roman. I owned the 18mm last year and found it to be very sharp on an X-H1. I ended up selling it due to the weight (for travel purposes), as I now use a smaller body X-T5. I repurchased the F2 versions for the reduced size and weight and found their image quality to be great on the 40mp sensor. I don't pixel peep, but if I do get an image that is too soft, I run it through Topaz Labs GigAi program and that cleans it up well. I hope that someday Fuji will redesign this lens to the F2 size. Hey... if Leica can do it, so can Fuji! Cheers!

Really loved this review, especially the bit about which to buy vs the f2 versions. I just sold out of my canon kit and into an X-T5. Sounds like its 18 f2 for travel and 33 f1.4 for videos of my kid running around the yard.

Have the new 23mm LM WR f/1.4 and the 56mm f/1.2 WR and they are both excellent on the XT3 top notch in every way really. AF on the 56 is a bit of a weak point but mainly in lower light so far. Looking forward to getting it outside more this year to see what I can really do with it.

Nice video 👌 for street photography the f2 lenses are best for the size and image quality is good enough for street but for paid work the new 1.4 lenses are a must have

Always excellent review on Fujifilm system. Watched your videos so much that I just bought X-T5. I shoot wide mostly for landscape & street photography. So I bought xf16 f2.8, xf23 f2 & xf27 f2.8 along with X-T5. To complete my system I want to get a 35mm (for 50mm equiv) but also want at least one prime lens that is fast & good at night or low light situation. So am looking which f1.4 is the best.

The new prime lenses are excellent. I chose the 23mm 1.4. 😊 thank you for the video 👏

4:50 my heart skipped 😅 😂a beat lol watching the shaking but great videos I have the same setup for the system that I use. Cheers Roman

I’m not sure if you’ve already done a video on the 50-140 with the 2x teleconverter? I was wondering what your thoughts are on the combo.

The thing about the different feeling aperture ring. Fuji got feedback about the 18mm being to loose. So for the lenses released afterwards they made a design change.

I appreciate this video since I was looking at upgrading from something other than f/2. I don't shoot at night and travel a lot so I'll stick with my f/2 primes. Thank you! (p.s. hopefully you got my $$ thanks from your video last month.)

I picked up the Viltrox 23 1.4 to see if I need that focal length before I get the Fuji lens. However, I’ll probably get the Fuji 33 1.4 just from all the good reviews of real world shooting, without getting a cheaper version first.

What? No brick walls??? LOL!! so much better to hear from the experience of someone using the tool in the field. Nice summary, have a great week!

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

lmao I never got the brick wall thing

I have the unholy trinity of 18mm, 23mm and 33mm f/1.4. All great lenses. All super sharp and quite accurate focus. Travel with them using 10L Peak design Sling. Also a 50mm f2 which I think is underrated as it’s a super good little lens. No downsides really except the tiny niggle of 18mm having an aperture ring that’s easier to move. Minor issue though as it’s a superb bit of glass.

I would like to add to a previous comment about the 18mm lens element that shakes when the body isn't turned on. My lens seemed to get worse in this regard as time went on and when I sent it to MPB for a trade-in, they refused it. I ended up selling it to another online retailer and they had no problem with the "knocking" noise.

I love seing those small dings on ur lenses they are not staying home and seeing no use!! I have for 18 for a year almost now it was a no brainer from the 16 1.4 it’s incredible i use it for events street low light astro ... Im torn to switch from the 35 to 33 the weight and size start to add up the 35 is so small and vintage.

Can you share which of these two lens do you find you use more for video while traveling? Is the 18 too wide for video landscapes? Is the 33 to close for street views and buildings? Maybe it all boils down to what you video more, objects or scenery. Which do you use more?

I honestly thought that I would buy the 23mm f1.4 wr after buying the 33mm f1.4 wr. Instead, I ended using the 33mm so much, including in a way that I would customarily use the 23mm that, I decided to buy the 18mm f1.4 wr for a more different look than the 23mm.

1:28 Artur's Seat Edinburgh ;) I walked there this morning it looked exactly the same as on photo. I use 18mm f2 and 35mm 1.4 with my XT1 so much more on budget side but love them anyway for my family photos etc. Sometimes I wonder if I should get 23mm instead of 18mm but this video is another proof I dont need it ;] Cheers pal. Hope you come to Edinburgh for some night street photography one day.

Just got the 33mm and it’s pretty damn awesome so far. I know it’s more common to do street photos in layers with a wider angle,but once I learn to step back a little (used to 21mm and 27mm) I think I’ll be good to go. It compresses just enough of the space for my style and it’s damn near the perfect focal length for single subjects. I need the WR and wanted the 1.4 for certain situations.

@mikefoster6018

8 ай бұрын

Same here. Loving it after my same day with it.

@halfalligator6518

7 ай бұрын

There are no real rules for street. People like to say you NEED a 35mm FF equiv, but it still depends on your style. Look up Saul Leiter and see how he created some of the most iconic street images with telephoto lenses.

@mikefoster6018

7 ай бұрын

@@halfalligator6518 Yeah. My favourites Bresson and Doisneau did most of their famous shots on 50mm. They did perhaps have a slight advantage of gorgeous towns and cities that were a tiny bit less cluttered with commuters/shoppers (which a 50mm can struggle with) but overall it's still cool.

Agree with everything, I've been loving these two for about 6 months now and agree with everything here. I will add though: my 18 mysteriously got really visibly de-centered in the remaining days of a trip recently that was a real bummer. Like 1/3 of the image was quite blurry even at f/8. I don't recall dropping it or anything like that, and the fix was expensive! Hoping that doesn't happen again. Also, +1 on the 3L fit, it's the perfect bag for these two. I can actually fit the Sigma 56 in there too if I really need to, but it's not as comfortable. That bag is a crazy Tardis. Thanks for the video!

On my loan 18mm 1.4 I noticed the rattle and aperture ring but worked great and noise goes when focus motors are engaged so presume it’s a floating element, reminds me of the Sony gm 70-200 2.8 or canon 70-200 but that was more the image stabiliser rattling, if remember right,y the 50-140 Fuji has the same rattle 😢

Great review! Practical and accompanied by amazing pictures that inspire me! I also got a question for you. One day, I want to invest a new Fuji prime for both video and pictures. Currently, I got the 16mm 1,4, the 35mm f2 and the 90mm f2 as my primes. I often gravitate to the 16mm, because it has the most pop, unique character and is fairly versatile. However, more often than not I feel the focal length is not the most ideal one for the situation. To a certain extent that challenges me and makes me a better photographer (and videographer) through it, but I am looking for a lens that suits the image I have in my mind more effortlessly. The 35mm f/2 is nice for family shoots, but lacks character and has bad focus breathing. I need a lens that is suited to separate subjects from background for portraits, travel, food photography and different kinds of videography. I am really torn between the 35mm and the 23mm. I like the 23mm as a moderate wide-angle view, for dynamic, environmental portraits or as a walk-around lens. It suits my eye naturally and is wide, but still focuses on the subject. My concern however, is that it will replace my 16mm 1,4, instead of complement it. It will also leave gap between 23mm and 90mm where I have no solid (standard or short-tele) portrait lens. The 33m is great for interviews, close-ups, details and food photography. The problem with that lens however, is that it is less versatile than the 23mm, especially indoors, and is less suited for establishing a scene. So I might still use the 16mm for most of my personal and professional work. What would you advise me to do?

Did you sell your compact F2 lenses or keep them for compactness?

I am about to upgrade my X-T3 and 18-55mm lens to the X-H2s. Although I love the zoom, I am going for the 18mm 1.4, 33mm 1.4 and also the 56mm 1.2. Will using primes make me a better photographer? Maybe. I got my first camera when I was 8 years old (a Kodak Brownie 127). I have just turned 76 and switch between my Canon 5D Mk IV and the Fuji. Canon has always been my preference. However, I think the tables will turn with the upgrade.

I have a camera X-T30 and lenses XF 16-80mm / XF 35mm f/2 / XF 10-24mm f/4 and I like to have a lens that has f under 2 for the night but I don't sure what is good for me. I like street and landscape photography. I doubt between XF 16mm f/1.4 and XF 18mm f/1.4. I somewhere read that between these don't have much difference. Which for you is better?

thank you

The difference since you left London full time Roman, you would rarely, if at all, shoot at night but now you are more a Travel Photographer than a Street Photographer then I guess low light or night shoots are inevitable, either way, you do seem to be enjoying it. I’ve been looking at getting a 1.4, I’ve got the 35mm F/2 but rarely use it, I’ve thought about selling it quite a bit lately, more so because I could really use the money but that would leave me with only my 18-55 and xc50-230, the latter I need to replace the bayonet fitting after I dropped my camera when my dog decided to try and chase another one, thankfully, though it got a few scratches and dents the camera works fine as I was sat down at the time so it only fell 2ft at the most. I can’t afford to get the Fuji lenses, even used at present so may have to go with the Viltrox version instead, I’ve heard only good things about them anyway.

Roman, do you feel the 23mm is needed with these two lens? I'm thinking of just owning the sigma 23mm and save some $$$

Thank you for this video, I have lusted over the 18, 23 and 33mm but have never pulled the trigger as, I need something for my work that does something i can not already do to a good standard. I have a range of lenses and mostly shoot in a studio environment, where the aperture is closed down from F/1.x to get the correct DOF... For photography, I do not need a new lens (however, I am in the market for a good lens for video. The 33mm is to tight for what i need to shoot so it is really a choice between the 18mm and 23mm... or potentially something else. My go to lens for video is the 10-24 (original) mostly used in manual focus and at F/4 everything is basically in focus all the time.. but if i want to shoot with a narrow DOF and need a wide angle lens I currently have nothing suitable, as the original 35mm F/1.4 (that is not wide enough) can not be trusted to not go hunting (if i only get 1 take) like the original 18mm. The 27mm is only 1 stop different from the F/4 and very tight. So currently, I am sitting on my hands waiting mainly because shooting video at a shallow DOF is not a priority, and will not return money quickly. Since 90%+ of what i need to shoot needs to be shot at F/4 to make sure the DOF is correct, and 4K @ 24 FPS and shutter speed of 1/48.. not really getting into issues with light

Roman, do you still notice the issue with the 18mm that the focus acquisition gets more laggy when stopping down the aperture? I remember you mentioned it in another video. My 18mm copy does that which can be a bit annoying in some situations. According to the Fujifilm health check service the lens is ok. I haven't noticed that issue with the 33mm.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

on the XH2s it is definitely not as bad. However I haven't noticed it as much recently hence I left it out. Maybe it was fixed with firmware. Or maybe it was an XT4 issue hmm

Please, may i ask - i've 28 2.0 sony lens on a7R3, its small, light, not a bad lens for daily use. If we have the 28 2.0 100 iso 500 shutter speed would that be same exposure settings on apsc = 18 1.4 100is 500 or 250 shutter speed?

Years ago I bought, both new with only few shots and for a very low price, my xpro3 with the first version of the 23mm 1.4 (eq 35mm my first favorite focal length) and I adapted my old Pentax lenses . Less than a year ago I bought the xt4, second hand brand new for a very low price. I wanted some lenses and my choice was either the high end 16-50 2.8 but it it didn't have OIS and was too expensive. So I finally jumped on the f2 versions of the 35mm and the 50mm because I remembered why I got into Fuji: COMPACT CAMERAS AND LENSES. I love shooting in low light but the 1.4 are too expensive and I already have the Mitakon 35mm 0.95. I still want a good lens for video but my choice isn't fixed yet. Do I wait for an OIS version of the 16-50 2.8 or do I go for that price to 2 or 3 entry ciné lenses.

Hey Roman, which watch strap are you wearing at 2:19?

Thanks Roman , always a very informative video. Bought a 35 f2 bought never really used it, probably put up for sale soon.Great lens though.Also purchased the 23 1.4 version ll, for a planned trip to Europe this year. My recent purchase of a 16-55 is my go to lens. Even as a senior, weight be damned, I like using it.

I switched to Fuji in 2018 in college and have shot the XT-1 with 35mm f/2 for the past few years really wanna swap over and get these 2 to go with my new XT-5

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

XT1 what a classic!

How do you feel wuth the new xh2 vs the xt4? ergonomically, video prores, images? I have quiet big hands, so for the xt4 im using a grip and it feels much better. How deos the xh2 would feel without the grip?

I got a smile out of the fact that the review starts with praise for the old f2’s! I love the idea of the new lenses but I don’t think I want the size.

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

I miss the f2 ones honestly

Both my favourite with 33mm most used lens ;) now I’m testing 13mm by Viltrox;)

18mm 1.4 and 35 1.4 are the only lenses I need for X-Pro3, everything else are adapted old lenses which is easy on Fujifilm cameras with their focus assist. Wonderful system, would never change system again. I tried Canon - good image quality, but too bulky for me.

MPB are picking up some gear from me today next week I should be getting a X-T3 and a 35mm F2 lens from them the 1.4 lenses will have to be future for me but thanks for the heads up Roman.......

Honestly the aperture ring saga with Fuji lenses is a bit maddening, it can go from super loose (56/1.2) to annoyingly stiff (80/2.8). It’s as if Fuji can’t make up their mind about what their aperture ring should feel like so they do something different every time. I gotta agree though that the 33/1.4 hits that sweet spot and I wish they’d just stick to it for every lens they put out going forward.

I'm hoping someone does (more) of astrophotography test shots with the XF18mm 1.4. I still have the last gen 18mm F2, which I like but this 1.4 is a step above , having twice light gathering and sharper all around. Still debating...

The aperture ring definitely feels very different across almost all their lenses. It's almost as if Fujifilm hires a new supplier/contractor for parts for each and every lens. Weird. The f/2 primes probably has the nicest feeling aperture rings. My 18 f/1.4 had a loose internal connection causing the LM to thonk mid-use. Repairs were ridiculously expensive for something that was a QC fault, but oh well... unlucky.

Waiting for my 18mm to come soon :)

I could be biased but in my experience, I find that lenses or camera bodies made in Japan have a bit more quality to them. A big reason why I feel the fujicron lenses stand the test of time. It's a shame to see the 18s aperture ring so loose, not a deal breaker, but when you're paying near $1000 for a lens or more, it definitely becomes worth mentioning. Love your reviews and perspective, thanks for the video 🤙

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I hear that frequently too regarding build location..

@BTMovieSecondChannel

Жыл бұрын

My 35mm f2 is actually made in the Philippines, not Japan!

Do you ever use lens hoods? Was just wondering if sunshine (flaring) bothers you at all?

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

I personally don't as I don't like them making my kit look bigger. Also I have no space for them in my travel kit. Lens flairs I actually like and sometimes utilise in my images

@Galeidan

Жыл бұрын

@@snapsbyfox Thank you Roman :)

Great video as always Roman. I see that you don't use lens hoods for those lenses ? My question is how they behave in harsh light without hoods ? Or anybody else can chime in with some thoughts ? I now have my 35 f1.4 which I love but I always shoot with hood with it. Would love to try 33 but with hood it's a little bit too much in size for me.

@ukulelespacestation1562

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes lens flare is fun. Sometimes I use my hand to block the sun in place of a lens hood. Keep a clear filter on to protect the lens. I hate the added size with lens hoods.

@MrRafalEn

Жыл бұрын

@@ukulelespacestation1562 Yeah actually I like flares as well. I am more concerned about loss of contrast when I am not shooting to get flare with faded look on purpose. Was wondering how 33 behaves then.

@ukulelespacestation1562

Жыл бұрын

@@MrRafalEn yeah, that's possible, but I haven't really paid much attention and don't use 33 as much as the 18, so I'm not sure

@ukulelespacestation1562

Жыл бұрын

@@MrRafalEn you could always keep the hood on the lens but reversed so it's not taking up much space and then just turn it around when needed

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

Two main reasons is that first of all I don't have room to travel with them. secondly is they make the camera seem bigger when out

I'm tempted by the 33mm/f1.4 but I have 35mm/f2 and I cannot seem to justify buying the 33mm for the money just to gain one full stop. The 35mm/f2 itself is great. With today's denoise software, I'm not worried about the (perhaps) slightly increased ISO

@yanniobkirk5744

Жыл бұрын

You won’t have to deal with the distortion you get with that 35 f2 with the new 33mm.

Looser and more loose are both correct. More looser is a double comparative and unnecessary. Sorry, mum was an English teacher lol. Great long term review as always. Thanks.

3:12 "When I walked into a lampost." Yeah... yeah I've done that a few times. ;)

Do you think that over 5 years would rattly elements in the lens get out of adjustment?

@snapsbyfox

Жыл бұрын

hmm not sure.. however once a year I send them in for servicing and check up

Have you tried the 16mm F1.4?

I thought the 18mm had an aperture lock?

Love my 33/1.4. I also have the 50/2 the 16/2.8 and the 27/2.8 pancake. Thinking of trading the 50 and the 16 and getting the 18/1.4. I barely use the 50 as the 33 is so good and way more versatile. Trading two small lenses for one larger one is still a net gain when traveling light. The pancake is a great little lens though and I’m planning to keep that.

My 18mm's aperture ring is also looser than my 33mm. It's weird!

I noticed the same thing with the looseness of the two rings across these two. I’ve had 3 copies of the 18 and all 3 were loose. The 33 between the two copies I had both were tighter. I assume it’s on purpose. Maybe they did it for video users since 28 is more likely to be used in video ? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Holl.Mvrk.

Жыл бұрын

With all that said the 18 is by far one of my favorite Fuji lenses I’ve ever used and I’ve used about every prime they make 😅 it’s my only autofocus lens I own and use it for a bit of everything

Nice one, I'll still stick with 35:1.4 for character and size plus 18:2 for the size. The 2 FLs make a great combo I think. Interestingly, even for bokeh I prefer to shoot the 35 at f2, in case somebody's wondering: it's enough!

@Kevodabomb_Media

Жыл бұрын

The only character I didn’t like about the 1.4 was the very bad CA wide open. The 33 has virtually none. Biggest thing I miss about the 35 was the closer focus and the size. Pros and cons to each

Good review but please don't clean the lens with a tee-shirt. You will degrade the coatings and screw over the next owner. Use lens paper and cleaning solution occasionally.

The f2 lenses are just not as sharp as i like them to be

Good summary. I’ve had them all too (the f1.4s and f2s). The stand out ones for me were the 23 f1.4 and the 50 f2. Along with the 18 they are the sharpest but both are better built than the 18 with tight aperture and focus rings. The 33 f1.4 and 35 f2 are very good. The 23 f2 was the weakest in terms of image quality. Worth looking at either version of the 56 f1.2 too, is probably the most fun Fuji lens I’ve owned and pairs well with an 18 or 23. The fast lenses are generally always worth it if you need to shoot in low light but those f2s really take advantage of having a smaller sensor as they are so cheap and small.

My dude, I understand that you need to be consistent by uploading more videos, but you cannot make a long term review of a lens which had been released at the end of 2021. That is not what long term stands for :)))) Anyways, we have Fuji lenses older than 10 years and they perform excellent, therefore it's clearly that the NEW 33 mm will have no issues. Sorry if I was aggresive, but all the youtubers are doing long time reviews of 1 year old gear and it's not relevant.

@snapsbyfox

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A piece of gear that has been used professionally on a daily basis is long term enough to give a realistic opinion on the product. Time also has little relevance as the use case varies. I might have done more photography in 1 year than you have in 10... So I appreciate that this video is not for you, however most people including myself find these videos helpful and relevant given it is looking at the latest available kit.

@YouNeedMyVoice

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@@snapsbyfox Fair enough

@kmzzzzz

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Long-term as a definition of time changes from whatever the subject. 1 year of use in the tech world is definitively long-term.

@YouNeedMyVoice

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@@kmzzzzz I was only polite, but don't agree with you and Roman. Any camera manufacturer will provide you with 2 years warranty (or more in some rare cases), therefore it's clearly that it will perform. We all know that photographer who is doing events and after 5 years 'that lens' works, like all the lenses do because we are not talking about a DSLR with limited shutter count - Therefore "maybe in one year I do more photography than you in 10" it's not relevant when talking about a new lens with top notch technology and build. Me and some friends bought used lensed over the years, lenses which were 6-7 years old and performed without complaints - especially primes because they have a simple and easy to maintain internal build. We can email Fujifilm and ask them if a 1 year long time review of a new lens makes sense if what I'm saying still doesn't make it.

@kmzzzzz

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@@YouNeedMyVoice Sorry, I don’t think you understand. Watch more long-term reviews here on youtube and you will be suprised by how many are after 12 months and how few are after 10 years. Long-term is not only how much an item degrades but also how it performs in different settings. 1 year of heavy use will definitively give more information about an item than years of light use. Eiter way, it’s pretty standard to do a long-term review after 12 months so you setting your own definition does not change the general concensus.

Lens reviews are boring