I used the 35mm f/2 for several years and can remember my first outing with it when I ran to my Nikon buddy and had him load my SOOC jpegs onto his computer and he kept saying that I was trying to trick him by saying it was APS-C. He couldn't believe how great the images looked from the little 35mm. Like you though, I finally got thevf/1.4 version and now the f/2 lens rarely gets mounted. It's very good, but the f/1.4 is great. The hype is mostly true... pixie dust giving a magic rendering in certain situations. Can't measure or quantify it, but I can see it.
I bought the Fujifilm XF 35 mm f/1.4 a few years and disliked it. It focused slowly and noisily. Eventually, I realized the problem was me. I tried to use it for things that were more suited to zooms. I ended up selling it. But times change. This year, I wanted to do more street photography, day and night. I did some research about what fit my needs and got this lens the f/2.0. So far, I've had three photo shoots with it, and I'm really happy. The image quality is amazing and has snappy focus. Even shooting my dog is a pleasure.
Love your videos. Your street work is so inspiring, I have a 35mm which I have neglected for a long while now but I'm going to get out tonight with it and give it a go.
This has been my favorite lens over the last 4 years as well. I just picked up the 50 f2 and the 23 f1.4. Both are great, but I'm really attached to my 35 f2. Btw, you should try the 18 f2. I think it's better than what people say. It has similar qualities to the 35 f1.4.
I've waited for this review since you've made the one which covers the 23mmF2 😁 As always, super information with great photography to sustain it and no 'bla bla bla' youtube talk. Keep it up ma' dude!
If you aren't sure about the xf 35mm f2 you can buy the xc 35mm f2 for £169 since the internal glass is the same. I personally own the xc version and the the biggest difference between the xf and xc versions is that the body is plastic, lacks weather sealing and an aperture ring. This could be a deal breaker for some people and it would be for me if I used it more since I love the aperture ring and metal construction on my xf 50mm f2.
"...and I don't really take good care of my lenses...I like to juggle them during videos!!" LOL!! :-) You were totally making me nervous watch you throw that lens around..... Thanks for this video. I'm trying to decide what prime I'd eventually like to buy first. It will most likely be an f2 because of price, but not sure if I want the 35 or the 50. That 50 is so tempting because it would be great for portraits, but that wider field of view and standard focal length of the 35 is really nice too. Oh well.....decisions!
haha, id go for the 35 if you are looking for a lens for different styles of photography. That said, you can also do street with the 50 so both work .... coin flip
hi i have fuji 15-55mm lens i am using xt4. I want to buy a prime lens. I'm undecided between 23mm f2 or 35mm f2. I can shoot youtube videos, promotional videos, product shots. which one do you think?
@@erenjam Son zamlardan gelmeden 23 f2 satın aldım ve videolarınız kaliteli ve kanal isminizi şuan fark ettim, Ve şaşırdım ve çok mutlu oldum :D çok teiekkür ederim.
Nice shots and review! Great job bro 👏 xf35mm f2 is my favourite lens, when I look my LR catalogue ~40% of my shots was made by this lens. I shoot evertything with it - travel, street, cars, product, portrait, street...the most versatille lens in the system and f2 is also more than good in low light for me 😊 I never had an issue with sharpness, I even shoot close-up small products with labels wide open at f2 and had tack sharp images, but I agree that there are sharper lenses in the X system but for the price this pocket rocket is the best buy for the quality that provides. I would like to see compare video with new 33mm, I hope you will get that one soon 💪
Real talk: how many times have you dropped a lens throwing it in the air? Hahah jk. Love your videos and LOVE your look. Would you ever consider doing a video where you walk us through your editing process for an image? I'd love to see how you go end-to-end from RAW to the final image with commentary on how you think about color, contrast, etc... as well as how you think about artistry, intention, motivation, and storytelling. Thanks for the videos! Really appreciate what you're doing.
The image is magnified by 1.5 due to the smaller sensor on Fujifilm cameras therefore a 35mm lens becomes 52.5mm or a 50mm equivalent focal length on a full frame sensor.
You gave me anxiety, jungling with your lens...😂 I just started photography, bought myself a second hand XT20, not the best but very good nonetheless, with the pancake 27mm Fuji lens, but it's way too noisy and flat. I consider this lens or the 33mm 1.4. Beside the price difference, would you still recommend this lens in 2024 ?
I wanted to buy this lens a few days ago, but when I tested it in the shop, the autofocus of 35mm f2 was kind of slow. It was jumpy and taking time to focus. The autofocus of 23mm f2 on the other hand was faster. Is this because of the lens or the camera that I’m using? My camera is fuji xt200. Really appreciate if you could respond.
@@erenjam Okay maybe that specific lens is faulty if you’re saying both AF of 35mm and 23mm are the same as I was not having trouble when I was testing out the 23mm. Thank you for responding Eren.
Merhaba Eren, kanalınıza ve videolarını çok seviyorum. çok hoş içerikler. Sana bir sorum olacaktı. Fuji xc-35mm f2 ile aynısının xf modeli arasında kararsız kaldım xf modeli xc modelinin iki katı fiyatına, sence hangisini almalıyım ?
The 50mmf2 is not soft close up. Razor sharp. The 18mmf2 is not soft close up either. The reason I sold 35mmf2 and 23mmf2 and kept ny 35mm1.4 + the rest. @Sufstreet Great photographs by the way!
Hi, i like your videos. My only constructive criticism is that you throwing the lens and catching it is distracting, at least to me. Please dont take offense as its just my opinion. You take great photos.
I wanted to buy the 35mm f2 two months ago but where i live they sold out everywhere. Funny enough fuji announces the 23/33 1.4, two weeks later i end up ,picking up the 33 instead . love the lens Sharp, fast and the images that come out of it are quite nice
Watching this together with my 35mm f2
Love this lens
Same!
Great review, however you gotta stop throwing the lens up in the air. It's distracting and kind of anxiety inducing!
Thank you! 🤹🏻
100% Agree
Eventhough I have recently been cheating on it with 23mm f2, it has been my fav Fujı lens for over 3 years. My lovely little beast :)
Hahah love these f2/s!
Dude: PLEASE DON’T THROW YOUR LENS IN THE AIR 😂
Great video 👌
😂 huge thanks John!
I used the 35mm f/2 for several years and can remember my first outing with it when I ran to my Nikon buddy and had him load my SOOC jpegs onto his computer and he kept saying that I was trying to trick him by saying it was APS-C. He couldn't believe how great the images looked from the little 35mm.
Like you though, I finally got thevf/1.4 version and now the f/2 lens rarely gets mounted. It's very good, but the f/1.4 is great. The hype is mostly true... pixie dust giving a magic rendering in certain situations. Can't measure or quantify it, but I can see it.
Haha 100% agree, the 35 is a special special lens
your good at catching. can you juggle 3 lenses
Sounds a good idea for my next episode
Bro... my heart is so tense when I see your videos!!! Stop playing with them... :)))))
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I bought the Fujifilm XF 35 mm f/1.4 a few years and disliked it. It focused slowly and noisily. Eventually, I realized the problem was me. I tried to use it for things that were more suited to zooms. I ended up selling it. But times change. This year, I wanted to do more street photography, day and night. I did some research about what fit my needs and got this lens the f/2.0. So far, I've had three photo shoots with it, and I'm really happy. The image quality is amazing and has snappy focus. Even shooting my dog is a pleasure.
Try the Viltrox 27mm 1.2 PRO, its around 500$ and its amazing.
Love your videos. Your street work is so inspiring, I have a 35mm which I have neglected for a long while now but I'm going to get out tonight with it and give it a go.
Huge thanks! Its a great focal length for the streets
Great night photos. Excellent mood, they have a film noir vibe.
Thank you!!
This has been my favorite lens over the last 4 years as well. I just picked up the 50 f2 and the 23 f1.4. Both are great, but I'm really attached to my 35 f2. Btw, you should try the 18 f2. I think it's better than what people say. It has similar qualities to the 35 f1.4.
Yh the 35f2 is so good! Will be testing out Fujifilm's pancake lenses in the near future!
I love my 18mm F2
Cracking little review of the lens and one that makes sense to other photographers. And great shots with it too.
totally agree! Thank you!!
Nice review . Have you used any filters?
I've waited for this review since you've made the one which covers the 23mmF2 😁
As always, super information with great photography to sustain it and no 'bla bla bla' youtube talk.
Keep it up ma' dude!
really appreciate it Andrei! thank you
If you aren't sure about the xf 35mm f2 you can buy the xc 35mm f2 for £169 since the internal glass is the same. I personally own the xc version and the the biggest difference between the xf and xc versions is that the body is plastic, lacks weather sealing and an aperture ring. This could be a deal breaker for some people and it would be for me if I used it more since I love the aperture ring and metal construction on my xf 50mm f2.
Great point!
Beautiful photos!!!
Thanks Isaac!
I really like the samples, was there a particular Fuji film simulation you were using?
Fujifilm Classic Chrome, then edited on LR
@@erenjam nice one, thanks
Great video! and your photo is absolutely stunning, may I know what recipe you using for those photo showed in this video please?
Huge thanks John! all edited using my preset pack 🙏🏼
Nice review! Some if your images is giving me Saul Leiter vibes. ☺
Huge thanks!
Great review dude 💪
Thank you bro!
awesome imagery!
Thank you!
Found your channel recently and have enjoyed your work and comments about Fuji equipment...thanks
Thank you lewis!
This lens is fantastic for streetphoto!
100%
Have you tried the XC 35mm?
not yet but the internals are pretty much the same as the XF 35mm f2 so IQ and AF will be the same.
@@erenjam exactly. Only difference is just the body. Really like it. Wish they did the same to the other lens range
"...and I don't really take good care of my lenses...I like to juggle them during videos!!" LOL!! :-) You were totally making me nervous watch you throw that lens around..... Thanks for this video. I'm trying to decide what prime I'd eventually like to buy first. It will most likely be an f2 because of price, but not sure if I want the 35 or the 50. That 50 is so tempting because it would be great for portraits, but that wider field of view and standard focal length of the 35 is really nice too. Oh well.....decisions!
haha, id go for the 35 if you are looking for a lens for different styles of photography. That said, you can also do street with the 50 so both work .... coin flip
hi Eren hop your well what film simulation did you use?
classic chrome
@@erenjam thanks
Ever tried the viltrox 33m f1.4?
not yet, have heard good things about them though
What camera do you use for your professional work? I saw Fuji clip with the gfx 50 sii
Fujifilm XT4 for almost all of my professional work
hi i have fuji 15-55mm lens i am using xt4. I want to buy a prime lens. I'm undecided between 23mm f2 or 35mm f2. I can shoot youtube videos, promotional videos, product shots. which one do you think?
23f2 is the more versatile out of the two but you can't really go wrong with either.
@@erenjam Son zamlardan gelmeden 23 f2 satın aldım ve videolarınız kaliteli ve kanal isminizi şuan fark ettim, Ve şaşırdım ve çok mutlu oldum :D çok teiekkür ederim.
I always enjoy your videos and your photos are beautiful. What film simulation is your first choice?
Thanks Lars, classic chrome always!
@@erenjam thanks Eren. Your pictures inspirers me a lot. I have an xt30 but haven’t tried classic chrome at night. I will now.
I'd love to know what kind of film sim you use, if you use one
All the photos are shot RAW and edited using my preset pack
@@erenjam awsome thank you for the reply!
pop quiz. how many times did he tossed the len ?
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Nice review
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Would you pick the XF35 f2 over the Sigma 30mm f1.4?
I am confused between the two. Any thoughts?
Not sure yet! Will be testing the Fuji sigma lenses out soon
Great video just subscribed
thank you Ernest!
I thought that microphone was your prosthetic hand for a second lol
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Nice shots and review! Great job bro 👏
xf35mm f2 is my favourite lens, when I look my LR catalogue ~40% of my shots was made by this lens.
I shoot evertything with it - travel, street, cars, product, portrait, street...the most versatille lens in the system and f2 is also more than good in low light for me 😊
I never had an issue with sharpness, I even shoot close-up small products with labels wide open at f2 and had tack sharp images, but I agree that there are sharper lenses in the X system but for the price this pocket rocket is the best buy for the quality that provides.
I would like to see compare video with new 33mm, I hope you will get that one soon 💪
33mm video be coming soon!
is it worth to spend 60€ + shipping for the Squarehood lens hood (on this 35mm f/2)? btw, nice video for an outstanding piece of equipment.
I have a JJC square hood and it works great. All metal and much cheaper.
Will make no difference to the photos but they do look cool :D
Hi sir, Is it also nice for video ? And does it offer stabilisation if used on the xt30 ?
Its great for video on the XT4 with IBIS however, the XT30 does not have IBIS so the footage will be shaky if shooting handheld
just ordered today while watching
🤌🏼. Such a good lens
Lenses juggled so far:
16f2.8
23f2.0
35f2.0
50f2.0
Coming up next:
90f2.0
200f2.0!
:)
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Real talk: how many times have you dropped a lens throwing it in the air? Hahah jk.
Love your videos and LOVE your look. Would you ever consider doing a video where you walk us through your editing process for an image? I'd love to see how you go end-to-end from RAW to the final image with commentary on how you think about color, contrast, etc... as well as how you think about artistry, intention, motivation, and storytelling.
Thanks for the videos! Really appreciate what you're doing.
Thank you! I have a couple editing episodes up but am in the process of planning a new one 🤹🏻
I always get confused with the apsc equivalency, is this 35mm really a 50mm? or in our fujifilm cameras really if it is a real 35?
The image is magnified by 1.5 due to the smaller sensor on Fujifilm cameras therefore a 35mm lens becomes 52.5mm or a 50mm equivalent focal length on a full frame sensor.
yh the 35 is pretty much 50mm on full frame, the 33 mm is bang on 50mm
Really no reason not to just own all the f2 primes, they are all great and have their uses!
agree!
You gave me anxiety, jungling with your lens...😂
I just started photography, bought myself a second hand XT20, not the best but very good nonetheless, with the pancake 27mm Fuji lens, but it's way too noisy and flat.
I consider this lens or the 33mm 1.4. Beside the price difference, would you still recommend this lens in 2024 ?
I wanted to buy this lens a few days ago, but when I tested it in the shop, the autofocus of 35mm f2 was kind of slow. It was jumpy and taking time to focus. The autofocus of 23mm f2 on the other hand was faster. Is this because of the lens or the camera that I’m using? My camera is fuji xt200. Really appreciate if you could respond.
Could be the camera or that specific lens, the 35f2 and the 23 have the same AF motors
@@erenjam Okay maybe that specific lens is faulty if you’re saying both AF of 35mm and 23mm are the same as I was not having trouble when I was testing out the 23mm. Thank you for responding Eren.
You're making me quite nervous tossing your lens in the air like that 👀
Merhaba Eren, kanalınıza ve videolarını çok seviyorum. çok hoş içerikler. Sana bir sorum olacaktı. Fuji xc-35mm f2 ile aynısının xf modeli arasında kararsız kaldım xf modeli xc modelinin iki katı fiyatına, sence hangisini almalıyım ?
The 50mmf2 is not soft close up. Razor sharp. The 18mmf2 is not soft close up either. The reason I sold 35mmf2 and 23mmf2 and kept ny 35mm1.4 + the rest. @Sufstreet
Great photographs by the way!
love the 50f2, great lens, I see it most on the 23, slightly on the 35 , but yh, 50 shows it the least if any
I was looking over all photos I took with the 35mm f2 in Europe and still amazes me I took them. 😂
Yh it’s such a good lens!
Ngl I thought he had a hook hand or something at first
can't stop to count how many times he threw this lens in to the air😂
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Man you inspire me. Im a neewbe jajajaja. Super like all your photography. And content. You have to come to Puerto Rico.
I hate when someone juggles the gear. Why are you doing it???
just a habit dude, lens is in safe hands :D
Hi, i like your videos. My only constructive criticism is that you throwing the lens and catching it is distracting, at least to me. Please dont take offense as its just my opinion. You take great photos.
Much appreciated Scott, point taken 🤹🏻
I was waiting for the lens to fall down on the floor
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Just bought a silver one for $199 on mercari app
Why is he throwing the lens up and down like that that’s how you make it last less
I wanted to buy the 35mm f2 two months ago but where i live they sold out everywhere. Funny enough fuji announces the 23/33 1.4, two weeks later
i end up ,picking up the 33 instead .
love the lens
Sharp, fast and the images that come out of it are quite nice
yh the 33 1.4 is a phenomenal lens
He threw the lens 25 times 😊
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Dude stop playing with the damn lens 🙅🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️😅
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Jesus can you stop throwing the lens are you a juggler lol
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Stop throwing the lens........whats the use
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I thought you had a robotic hand.... No it's a Rode mount. You've got a Rode mount hand...
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Seriously though, I love that lens.@@erenjam
oh no oh no please stop throwing this lens up
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Stop throwing it up and catching it you fool !!!
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You really want to see the lens dropping? 😂 Its not a ball…😂
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Lol, this is an expensive lens system.
TBF the Fuji f2’s are there more affordable lenses
Why does he keep throwing the lens and catching it? 🤣 So annoying and unwise.
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