Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R WR
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- Опубліковано 29 лис 2021
- After many many professional assignments and many test sessions with these lenses…. I’m Sold PERIOD
Fuji got it right and has set a new milestone in lens development for their system. - Фільми й анімація
Perfect description. The 33/1.4 is pure fun.
I was on my way selling all my Fujifilm gear.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these new fuji lenses. I enjoy watching your videos!
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Very convincing and I totally agree for the 18 that I own. You definitely peaked my interest for the 33, although I really am looking forward to the new 23. ( and likely the new body with the 40MP totale full advantage of these new lenses)
I don't do professional gigs, I have kids and the 33 f1.4 is phenomenal for family life. A bit wider than my 35f2 and so much faster auto focus. The 33 lives on my X-E4 and love pick up the camera and using it every day.
I am thinking you may want to just try that 23mm when it’s available.
Awesome video as always!!!
Shot a wedding with the new 18 and i agree with everything you said. For event these new lenses are game changer. Very sharp and you miss so much less shots. Awesome vid
Thank you. And it is an amazing lens.
Nice candid review. I use the 33mm with my XT3 and am very satisfied with the results.
That is such a beautiful lens
Nice review. I do love my 35 f1.4 but it has its quirks. I use the 50-140 professionally (portraiture), but I think I'll trade out the 35 for the 33 as I need something fractionally wider and professional grade.
Sold ! Just ordered the 33mm and can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the sensible, logical advice.
Glad I could help.
@@kaskoPhoto Oh my god - this has arrived and I cannot even speak now!
This is my first Fuji prime lens and I cannot believe how much I'm loving it already.
@@FronbondiSkegs it does do the job rather well! 😂😂 Happy for your excitement
Thanks for the review you have a no nonsense approach from a working professional which is refreshingly honest. I have the 18 f1.4 and it's superb - a jump in image quality from Fujifilm. When the 33 1,4 is available at my local camera store I'll be picking that up. I hear Fujufilm are working on a 56 1,2 version 2 with the same 40 Mp resolution coming late next year. Fuijifilm lenses were part of the reason for switching from Canon DSLR systems.
Same here with the lenses. I’m old so the giant lenses are just not for me anymore. And I do love the X-Pro form factor. I am really looking forward to the 56 v2 and if it’s anything like these, it’s worth the weight.
And thank you. I do work as a photographer full time (since 1982) so I understand how important it is to get honest opinions.
I recently picked up that 33 f1.4 and it's of the same quality as the new 18. But my main point was there are a lot of loud voices on the internet that shout about every Fuji lens should be as small as possible (the f2 lenses) and what are Fuji doing making bigger lenses?! Er not as big as FF lenses. Yet a) Even Fujifilm cannot change the laws of physics and b) When you are paid as a professional as we both are we really do need that extra bit of image quality, focus speed and low light performance (I shoot Weddings). Again, good to hear a no nonsense (experienced) voice.
Couldn’t agree with you anymore,
Using the new 33mm for the past 3 gigs i am definitely selling the older
35 mm F1.4, Its unbelievably sharp and tracks subjects perfectly in Focus even when at F1.4, Its worth every cent.
Great points about the debate between the newer XF lenses and the older lenses when using commercial jobs - for you there’s no reason why you shouldn’t invest in yourself and I think all these new lenses are must haves for those who are getting paid.
For the hobbyists this lens isn’t worth the price or needed but for someone who’s going to beat the hell out of this lens in order to create something for clientele they are no brainer.
Totally agree. I’m sticking with the manual focus fun for my personal work but I do love these new lenses. They are a bit pricey but when you look at other brands and their pricing… they are not to bad.
I’m not a pro but I got the new 33mm to use for photo and video and it’s great. I found the 35mm F2 focus breathing really distracting in continuous AF in video. The new lens is breathing corrected. As Fuji is improving video features a lot in the cameras I think there is demand for some more optimized prime lenses.
@@darioncolbert2997 I am primarily a stills shooter but am really happy to hear the benefits of the lens with video. Just another reason to upgrade.
I was hoping for something to convince me to get one over the other, but looks like both are better together. I put the 16mm on the xt4 and haven't switched it out for another lens since and its so close to the 18 in several ways that's tough to thinking about having both. The 18 looks like it will be better across the whole frame though. Advice I found helpful when starting out was to invest in good lenses and glass, and into lenses that are a joy to use.
Well if you are good with the 16 keep that for now and get the 33. I know the 16 is amazing. But it also matters on what you will be shooting. I use the 18mm mostly for events. It is perfect for me in that shooting situation. And I use the 33 for people / studio work.
@@kaskoPhoto Mostly been doing documentary candid style, most recently indoors in low light a lot. I have a Pentax k-1 with a 50mm and the 16 on x-t4 which seems to work well with moving frequently and capturing both isolated with the 50 and group shots with the 16. I am leaning toward the 33 first since it will give a 50 equivalent with wr. Thank you for the suggestion and video.
Appreciate the presentation of getting to the topic, I’m not much for the babbling either, thank you. Just order the XT5. This is my 1st venture into FujiFilm, been considering the switch for a while.
Let me know how you like the 5!
Great to see a pro use the Fuji x series cameras and the new 1.4 lenses 👌 and like wise I use voigtlander lenses to be artistic in my photos too
It was really hard to switch and really easy at the same time if that makes sense. But these lenses sure made it so much easier. I really want the Voigtlader 35 and 50 APO lenses though.
@@kaskoPhoto yes the apo lenses are the best !!!!
Very informative. I’m thinking of buying the 18mm and selling my 16mm 1.4
The 18 is a gem!!
New to Fuji. Love the 18 and 33. Would like to get the 90 but doubting. Because of the gap between the 33 and the 90. The new 56 is not all that. The viltrox 75 1.2 sounds great but not the fastest AF also. Tips on how to best fill the tele end?
Happy new year btw
That is a hard call. As good as the 90 is (and on the 26mp sensor it is damn good) I would also be tempted by the 75 V. I mean if you’re shooting sports, yes, be concerned at auto focus.. but if the fastest action you are going to shoot is running kids or a wedding… I wouldn’t be too concerned about AF
Great honest review. You mentioned that both lenses weren't 100% perfect - but didn't expand on that. Was there anything in particular that irked about either lens ?.
Honestly no… in use (which is all that matters) they did their job extremely well.
FInd out your channel, happy to subscribe it.
Just one question after seing your thoughts on FUJI 1.4 lenses, and wondering your thoughts on the Viltrox since today i saw a video of Peter Coulson that was amazed by quality and rendering of the lens, believe it was also the 33
I did have a Viltrox before. My first was a 56 which I used for a shoot and sent back the next day. I got a very body copy. It turned me off of the brand for a while. I did get another copy and it was much better. I think if you get a good copy they are a very viable option.
I have and love my X E4 and use it with the 18mm f2 , my preferred focal length, which is an older noisier lens. I know the news lens is quieter, but how much does the 18 1.4’s size and weight affect the walk around use on the smaller body?
I liked the smaller lenses on the X E4 and the manual focus Voigtlanders. I don’t think the larger lens is ideal for that body.
Oh I really hope they make a new 56! I own both the 56 APD (for its small size and weight) and the 50 f1 (for its weather sealing and fast focusing). If they make a new 56, with weather sealing, I will be able to replace both those lenses with that new 56.
Btw, do you have any experience with the Laowa 33mm? I would love to hear how it compares to the Fuji 33mm. I can’t find anyone that owns both though.
That would be the lens if they can maintain the size/weight.
@@kaskoPhoto Yeah I hope it won’t be too heavy. It would take a lot for it to be heavier than the 50mm f1 though, so I’m pretty sure I would be okay with it. Honestly, I don’t think it would be much heavier than the old version. If it’s more than 550g I will be surprised.
Thank you for the video! If you had to choose between the 23mm and the 33mm, which one would you choose?
33 for me. Both are stellar lenses - but I like the 50 focal length
I see you use a hot shoe thumb rest, but you also need to use a transmitter for the strobes. Do you find it a hassle to take off the thumb rest and put it on repeatedly?
Actually no…. I got the thumb rest with the joint in it - so when I need to remove it I just bend it and pull. Makes it so much easier. I have the solid one on the XE4 so I completely know where that question was coming from.
I just got the Fuji XT3 and the new 33mm F1.4 Fuji lens. When I am on Aperture priority mode I can see and hear the aperture blades constantly opening and closing. The lens makes a pretty distinct clicking noise constantly. However on the Fuji X100V the aperture blades are completely silent when opening and closing. Is there something wrong with the 33mm lens. Why is the 33mm making that clicking noise but the X100V is silent?
Well the 100v is a completely different animal. The lens is a Leaf Shutter and completely different then other lenses. Now when you say constantly opening and closing and making noise- what exactly do you mean? Like the camera is turned on and just changes the aperture randomly? Or when you half press or use focus button? Or when you are actuality capturing an image?
Thank you for the review. But did I hear that right that you would use the XT4 for professional work if it had a dual card slot?
XE4
@@kaskoPhoto ahh. Have you had any experience with the Viltrox lenses? They also have the 23 and 33.
@@richardreyes1928 I had the 56 and it was a bad copy. But many love the lenses. From files I’ve seen from friends they do an amazing job at a great price.
Which recommend u 33mm f1.4 or 18mm.f1.4 for portrait & fashion photography?
Well if I had to have one it would be the 33
18 is an interesting focal length that I have never used. Do you use this for portrait work?
Yes! It takes a little bit of getting use to but damn it can produce some amazing results with portraits.
@@kaskoPhoto Awesome. At the moment I only own the 35 1.4 and I do love the results I get, but doing weddings and hearing that focus motor is not a good look during a quiet ceremony. I ordered the 33mm and I am super excited for it, and I may just sell the 35 and invest in the 23 or 18. Hoping I can still get that charm out of the 33 that I see in the shots from the 35.
@@daniel_b_living6133 Well it is sharp and fast (modern sharp) but I still see some character in that lens. And as far as selling the 35… 100% yes! Personally I would grab the 18 - if you are a wedding shooter, it will come in very handy for those tight rooms and group shots. The edge to edge for the groups is great.
@@kaskoPhoto Recommend the 18 over the 16?
@@daniel_b_living6133 yes with no hesitation at all.
The Fuji X-T4 has dual card slots... I think I heard you say it has a single card slot?
No, I said the XE4 but definitely an easy mistake.
@@kaskoPhoto Oh okay… makes sense. Thank you.
I think im keeping my 16 1.4 and 35 1.4 since I cant afford all three of the new primes just yet. That new 23 1.4 coming is a no brainer for me though.
Well out of all of them - if I could only have one - it would definitely be between the 23 and 33. I think I would also lean towards the 23
Fro 33 or 23? Which one do you prefer?
I love the 33 because I’m a 50mm shooter. But you won’t go wrong with either. It really depends what focal length works best for you.
What’s a reputable place to sell Fuji gear?
KEH or MPB. Lately I’ve had better luck with MPB - they offer much more and are very fast.
first 5 seconds made me pause the video and subscribe straightaway
The X-T4 does have dual card slots, so that can’t be the reason you don’t use it for commercial work.
So sorry, wasn’t talking about the X-T4 I said the X-E4