Hey guys, so a lot of people have been asking me how much I paid for the used 33mm f/1.4 and it’s was a smidge over £400. On reflection I wouldn’t trade your lenses in here but in my case I wanted to lighten the load as I’m travelling. Any of questions, shoot them here. Thanks
When I played around with the Fujifilm system I was thinking about this lens a lot, because of its good reputation. But in the end I decided against it and went the Fujicron f2 route - simply because of the size and f2 was enough for me. But the images are looking stunning and that 1.4 is just handy :) Enjoy your new lens mate! :)
Your videos nearly had me convinced to get the sigma 56mm. In a fit of impulse I’ve picked up the Fuji 50mm f2 on eBay today. The aperture ring swung it for me. Enjoy the new lens!
I've bought most of my Fuji lenses from Map Camera on eBay. Their physical store looks so cool. Looks like the 33 is treating you well. The 18 1.4 WR is a must have. You'd really enjoy it.
For me the 33 feels a bit like something out of a business strategy plan of Fujifilm. It offers everything pro's want. It has the clinical specs and sharpness basically any other top tier lens of any other brand will also produce. It may still have a bit of the character of the 35, but it lost most of it. Some people think it is the bokeh or focus roll-offs which make the 35 have it's look. But the 33 has almost identical images in that regard. The look of the 35 really comes from all distortions and things like halation or chromatic abberations. Which the 33 has got rid of entirely. The other thing rarely mentioned is that the 35mm is a way less heavy piece of glass than the new 33mm. And don't get me started about the size difference. The 35 is way smaller... And that is why I feel like it is a bit of a weird lens. Where Fujifilm decided to let go of their street and 'character' image. To just bate people in to buying it for it's raw specs. Which is why I don't get the hype around such expensive and clinical lens. It really has not that much special to deliver for 900$ (!!!) While I bought my 35 on the second hand market for less than 300$. Sure it's sharpness is a bit worse. But dear do I remember the day shooting it for the first time, right after I bought it. It's character makes up everything it lacks compared to the 33. So for me it is a clear choice. If you do street photography, or at least care about the size and weight of your gear. Which ironically is one of the few big reasons to go with Fujifilm camera's in the first place... I do not see any reason to go with the 33. It will cost you a liver and ahalf. It will be heavy and not very disguisable at all. And the 33's pro's all take away from the proces of taking pictures and the experience you can get from a lens with strong character. My history with vintage glass and lenses like the 35 teached me the lesson that an out of focus picture isn't bad just because it is out of focus. Just yesterday I shot with an industar 50-2 tiny old russian lens. Got some great shots, with very little sharpness... The sharpness race is one that you can only take as far as the output display or format will reproduce. Sharpness is nice. AF plays a role here too, so I get why some pro's prefer the reliability. Be it that if you are not needing critical focus 100% of the time, I think the slower proces and working around limitations will actually improve the images you take. Sure with portraits and other high stress work sharpness and AF is important. And I'm not here to attack people just because they got the 33 ;) But in my experience, which mostly is street and some portrait, the 35 does the job fine. It will be a keeper for sure. And for the price it is unbeatable. Even against the 33...
I understand the lenses that slip away into the not used... I have too many lenses, and my biggest issue right now is, all I want to shoot with is the X100VI I wont sell my 2 sigma lenses (I got the 23mm F/1.4 and 56mm F/1.4 as they are both so good) these are only lenses I have in my kit bag now but I have so many lenses in my locker that just don't get used very often, but I can't part with them. The only lenses I have ever sold was the 16-80 F/4 as I was offered more than I paid for it in a kit with the X-T3 and the XC 35mm F/2 as we have the 35mm F/1.4 and I moved to shooting 23mm way more often we didn't need two 35mm lenses
To get the Fuji look on my 35mm 1.4 gm I shoot f6 or f7. 🤷♂️ I love the images when I had Fuji and the 33mm 1.4 it just spoiled me a little when I went full frame because I didn’t like results I got with cheaper glass.
I just traded in my XF33 f1.4 for a Viltrox 27 f1.2. The 33 is awesome, but i to often wished i would have the 23 as well, but this would have been 1 lens to much for light travel, so i took the middle and got the perfect compromis. The IQ is awesome as well, definately on the same level as the 23 and the 33.
I would really like to try that 27mm. I’ve only heard good things and have been constantly recommended it. I’ll give this a go and see how it performs after a while of use
Just done the opposite. The 27mm’s aperture ring often rubs my fingers when holding my X-H2, as it really is a chunky lens! If you obsess over sharpness then yes the Viltrox is a steal, but if you factor in colour, natural rendering, AF performance and size, then the 33mm is absolutely worth the extra money in my experience
I use the 23 and 33 on trips and used to own the 75/1.2 - it was just too big. If the 27 is smaller then probably ok - but in general I use the X system also for its size. But naturally a 1.2 needs the size so… tradeoffs. If you need the best AFC performance then go for one of the Fujis. If you mainly like to use one lens then the 27 is excellent but you should not mind the bulk. I came to love the new Fuji lenses.
This video helped me. I've been mulling over the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 and watched your video reviewing it, but I couldn't quite pull the trigger on it. I've also been mulling over the Fuji 50mm f/2 and the 56mm f/1.4 WR. Like you said, I'm a bit concerned about the lack of the aperture ring on the Sigma, even though so many people are keen on that lens. But the 50mm is a bit short and the 56mm has some knocks on the older AF they didn't upgrade to linear motors. Any thoughts or suggestions? BTW, I have both the Fuji 18mm f/1.4 and the 33mm f/1.4. Amazing glass. Grab that 18mm before ya go home. Just sayin'. Keep up the great work, Jay!
Firstly, I may or may not have bought the 18mm already 😉 video coming soon on that. Ok well ask yourself about your budget first, how much do you want to to spend and second how often do you shoot with that focal length. The sigma at the time was perfect for me because I don’t use that focal length much and it was much cheaper than the Fuji 56mm. If that’s you favourite focal length go with Fuji but you can probably get that sigma used quite cheap. It’s very lightweight too compared to that 56mm. I probably wouldn’t consider the 50mm, personally. Not my focal length once again. Hope that helps
Probably my favorite Fuji lens right now! 33mm 1.4 is the only prime lens I kept along with the 16-55 Zoom which is glued to my XH2 95% of the time. I'm waiting for a new X-Pro to glue the 33mm on it 😂
I absolutely love my 33 1.4 i also have the 18 and talk about a heck of a 1-2 combo. I carry a little heavier than som so in my daily i have my 50 f2 and 90 f2 as well. 4 lenses that can cover so much. I absolutely love my fuji kit i am able to get great photos almost anywhere. I hope you went ahead and grabbed the 18. It took me a bit to learn the composition of it but man that lens is glued on my camera when ever there is a bit of a crowd or i go inside.
Good luck with the new lens. It sounds like the Viltrox 13mm was purely for video, maybe too wide for photography. I have a copy, solely for photography and wouldn't sell it.
I think it’s definitely a great lens, but in terms of size, especially on a larger body like an X-H2 we are now in the realm of full frame cameras … and I am a afraid Fuji looses its size advantage. I deliberately bought the 35mm/1.4 because it looks beautiful and it’s tiny and it’s inspiring me… the new Fuji lenses are just like all the other brands
i have both 35mm f2/1.4 and i'm really tempted to get the 33mm 1.4 to try. What would be the major difference and pros/cons with the 33mm f1.4 with the 35s
@@JustinIkeda Don't forget the weight and build quality. The 35 is build a bit cheaper. But being very low weight makes it win regardless of image quality. It is soo much lighter and smaller. If you care about the size of your camera, which if you ever bought into Fujifilm apc's in the first place should be at least a priority, the 35 wins by a long shot.
I have the 18mm f1.4 but the size is quite off-putting. These bigger f1.4s feel like they're targeting video but for everyday photography I think the f2s really are unbeatable. Btw I hope you're enjoying Tokyo! I love living here.
Well the whole intro was shot with my XH2s and most of my client work is used with it too. It’s just easier and more discreet to use the DJI in public and the microphone is a great addition
Street photography exhibition or content creators exhibition? I’m sorry but I find the work of folks like Roman Fox very simplistic. Nothing to dream about.
BRUHHH. I hope you didn't purchase the last one because I flew from Okinawa to go this exact store for the sole reason to buy the 33 mm. I will forever hate you if you got the last one lol . But awesome review!
Hey guys, so a lot of people have been asking me how much I paid for the used 33mm f/1.4 and it’s was a smidge over £400. On reflection I wouldn’t trade your lenses in here but in my case I wanted to lighten the load as I’m travelling. Any of questions, shoot them here. Thanks
Thanks Jay for the video. I'm big fans of Roman and Faisal. and you of course! I'm so jealous that you got to do a photo walk in Japan with everyone!
When I played around with the Fujifilm system I was thinking about this lens a lot, because of its good reputation.
But in the end I decided against it and went the Fujicron f2 route - simply because of the size and f2 was enough for me. But the images are looking stunning and that 1.4 is just handy :)
Enjoy your new lens mate! :)
Your videos nearly had me convinced to get the sigma 56mm. In a fit of impulse I’ve picked up the Fuji 50mm f2 on eBay today. The aperture ring swung it for me.
Enjoy the new lens!
I've bought most of my Fuji lenses from Map Camera on eBay. Their physical store looks so cool. Looks like the 33 is treating you well.
The 18 1.4 WR is a must have. You'd really enjoy it.
Great store - great service! Yeah love the 33, may have, may not have got it already 😬
You will NOT regret this one! Cheers.
Cool seeing Map Camera in a video, I’ve purchased from them on eBay before
You won’t regret. It is superb.
For me the 33 feels a bit like something out of a business strategy plan of Fujifilm. It offers everything pro's want. It has the clinical specs and sharpness basically any other top tier lens of any other brand will also produce. It may still have a bit of the character of the 35, but it lost most of it.
Some people think it is the bokeh or focus roll-offs which make the 35 have it's look. But the 33 has almost identical images in that regard. The look of the 35 really comes from all distortions and things like halation or chromatic abberations. Which the 33 has got rid of entirely.
The other thing rarely mentioned is that the 35mm is a way less heavy piece of glass than the new 33mm. And don't get me started about the size difference. The 35 is way smaller...
And that is why I feel like it is a bit of a weird lens. Where Fujifilm decided to let go of their street and 'character' image. To just bate people in to buying it for it's raw specs. Which is why I don't get the hype around such expensive and clinical lens. It really has not that much special to deliver for 900$ (!!!) While I bought my 35 on the second hand market for less than 300$. Sure it's sharpness is a bit worse. But dear do I remember the day shooting it for the first time, right after I bought it.
It's character makes up everything it lacks compared to the 33. So for me it is a clear choice. If you do street photography, or at least care about the size and weight of your gear. Which ironically is one of the few big reasons to go with Fujifilm camera's in the first place... I do not see any reason to go with the 33.
It will cost you a liver and ahalf. It will be heavy and not very disguisable at all. And the 33's pro's all take away from the proces of taking pictures and the experience you can get from a lens with strong character.
My history with vintage glass and lenses like the 35 teached me the lesson that an out of focus picture isn't bad just because it is out of focus. Just yesterday I shot with an industar 50-2 tiny old russian lens. Got some great shots, with very little sharpness...
The sharpness race is one that you can only take as far as the output display or format will reproduce. Sharpness is nice. AF plays a role here too, so I get why some pro's prefer the reliability. Be it that if you are not needing critical focus 100% of the time, I think the slower proces and working around limitations will actually improve the images you take.
Sure with portraits and other high stress work sharpness and AF is important. And I'm not here to attack people just because they got the 33 ;)
But in my experience, which mostly is street and some portrait, the 35 does the job fine. It will be a keeper for sure. And for the price it is unbeatable. Even against the 33...
I understand the lenses that slip away into the not used... I have too many lenses, and my biggest issue right now is, all I want to shoot with is the X100VI
I wont sell my 2 sigma lenses (I got the 23mm F/1.4 and 56mm F/1.4 as they are both so good) these are only lenses I have in my kit bag now
but I have so many lenses in my locker that just don't get used very often, but I can't part with them.
The only lenses I have ever sold was the 16-80 F/4 as I was offered more than I paid for it in a kit with the X-T3 and the XC 35mm F/2 as we have the 35mm F/1.4 and I moved to shooting 23mm way more often we didn't need two 35mm lenses
I have the 33mm f1.4 paired with the XH2s the results are incredible
To get the Fuji look on my 35mm 1.4 gm I shoot f6 or f7. 🤷♂️ I love the images when I had Fuji and the 33mm 1.4 it just spoiled me a little when I went full frame because I didn’t like results I got with cheaper glass.
I just traded in my XF33 f1.4 for a Viltrox 27 f1.2. The 33 is awesome, but i to often wished i would have the 23 as well, but this would have been 1 lens to much for light travel, so i took the middle and got the perfect compromis. The IQ is awesome as well, definately on the same level as the 23 and the 33.
I would really like to try that 27mm. I’ve only heard good things and have been constantly recommended it. I’ll give this a go and see how it performs after a while of use
Just done the opposite. The 27mm’s aperture ring often rubs my fingers when holding my X-H2, as it really is a chunky lens! If you obsess over sharpness then yes the Viltrox is a steal, but if you factor in colour, natural rendering, AF performance and size, then the 33mm is absolutely worth the extra money in my experience
@@phild5322wow I felt the same thing and got the 33 instead as well!
That 27 from Viltrox!
I use the 23 and 33 on trips and used to own the 75/1.2 - it was just too big. If the 27 is smaller then probably ok - but in general I use the X system also for its size. But naturally a 1.2 needs the size so… tradeoffs. If you need the best AFC performance then go for one of the Fujis. If you mainly like to use one lens then the 27 is excellent but you should not mind the bulk. I came to love the new Fuji lenses.
This video helped me. I've been mulling over the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 and watched your video reviewing it, but I couldn't quite pull the trigger on it. I've also been mulling over the Fuji 50mm f/2 and the 56mm f/1.4 WR. Like you said, I'm a bit concerned about the lack of the aperture ring on the Sigma, even though so many people are keen on that lens. But the 50mm is a bit short and the 56mm has some knocks on the older AF they didn't upgrade to linear motors. Any thoughts or suggestions? BTW, I have both the Fuji 18mm f/1.4 and the 33mm f/1.4. Amazing glass. Grab that 18mm before ya go home. Just sayin'. Keep up the great work, Jay!
Firstly, I may or may not have bought the 18mm already 😉 video coming soon on that. Ok well ask yourself about your budget first, how much do you want to to spend and second how often do you shoot with that focal length. The sigma at the time was perfect for me because I don’t use that focal length much and it was much cheaper than the Fuji 56mm. If that’s you favourite focal length go with Fuji but you can probably get that sigma used quite cheap. It’s very lightweight too compared to that 56mm. I probably wouldn’t consider the 50mm, personally. Not my focal length once again. Hope that helps
Very helpful. Thank you! I’m glad you maybe have that 18mm and I am definitely looking forward to the video on it that you may be making!
Congrats… the 18 and 33 combo is unbeatable. It’s a pair you can just forget about gear and focus on photography
Probably my favorite Fuji lens right now! 33mm 1.4 is the only prime lens I kept along with the 16-55 Zoom which is glued to my XH2 95% of the time. I'm waiting for a new X-Pro to glue the 33mm on it 😂
That would be nice setup all together
I absolutely love my 33 1.4 i also have the 18 and talk about a heck of a 1-2 combo. I carry a little heavier than som so in my daily i have my 50 f2 and 90 f2 as well. 4 lenses that can cover so much. I absolutely love my fuji kit i am able to get great photos almost anywhere. I hope you went ahead and grabbed the 18. It took me a bit to learn the composition of it but man that lens is glued on my camera when ever there is a bit of a crowd or i go inside.
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Good luck with the new lens. It sounds like the Viltrox 13mm was purely for video, maybe too wide for photography. I have a copy, solely for photography and wouldn't sell it.
Thanks - It’s a fantastic lens that 13mm but I struggled with that focal length
had akk the ones you mentioned and 33 ended being too tight for me, currently rolling with viltron 27 f1.2, and wow
A lot of people keep mentioning the 27mm from Viltrox
I think it’s definitely a great lens, but in terms of size, especially on a larger body like an X-H2 we are now in the realm of full frame cameras … and I am a afraid Fuji looses its size advantage. I deliberately bought the 35mm/1.4 because it looks beautiful and it’s tiny and it’s inspiring me… the new Fuji lenses are just like all the other brands
i can't decide between the 30mm f/2 macro lens vs 18mm f/1.4 WR LM
I want the macro from the 30mm but I also want the f/1.4 WR LM tech in the 18mm
*cough* 18mm *cough* 😉
i have both 35mm f2/1.4 and i'm really tempted to get the 33mm 1.4 to try. What would be the major difference and pros/cons with the 33mm f1.4 with the 35s
WR and better Auto Focus. Some claim 35 has more character and is less sterile.
@@JustinIkeda Don't forget the weight and build quality. The 35 is build a bit cheaper. But being very low weight makes it win regardless of image quality. It is soo much lighter and smaller. If you care about the size of your camera, which if you ever bought into Fujifilm apc's in the first place should be at least a priority, the 35 wins by a long shot.
how long is the shibuya exhibition on for?
It’s finished I’m afraid
I have the 18mm f1.4 but the size is quite off-putting. These bigger f1.4s feel like they're targeting video but for everyday photography I think the f2s really are unbeatable.
Btw I hope you're enjoying Tokyo! I love living here.
Yeah I love my 35mm f2 - will be good to do a side by side comparison. Yeah love Tokyo! Such a great city!
Got mine 33mm 1.4 for 600 dollars used in perfect condition and the 18mm 1.4 the same with all package for 700dollars 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Good work 👍
Hey. Why is everyone on YT buying a 2.5k hybrid camera just to end up filming with a 1" sensor dji cam?
Well the whole intro was shot with my XH2s and most of my client work is used with it too. It’s just easier and more discreet to use the DJI in public and the microphone is a great addition
Street photography exhibition or content creators exhibition?
I’m sorry but I find the work of folks like Roman Fox very simplistic. Nothing to dream about.
Should have sold those lenses in the UK and use the cash to buy more in Tokyo, that's what I did :)
Yeah I know. Next time
BRUHHH. I hope you didn't purchase the last one because I flew from Okinawa to go this exact store for the sole reason to buy the 33 mm. I will forever hate you if you got the last one lol . But awesome review!
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@@Jay_Ducker you lucky! I ended up getting one. 🫣