This Lens Made Me Switch From Canon To Fujifilm.
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The Zeiss 32mm f1.8 Touit is one hell of a lens. It's so good it made me switch systems from Canon to Fujifilm and it's one of my absolute favourite lenses i've ever used. Why Zeiss decided to give up on producing lenses for Fujifilm so early on is beyond me, but it is such a shame!
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I have used this lens for years on my X-T2 and absolutely love it. When I scroll through my photos on the computer, I can easily pick out the ones I have shot with this lens - not sure why exactly, but they have a different look to them. I think there is a bit more contrast and the colors render beautifully.
I finally got to use a zeiss 21mm f2.8 distagon lens on my d700 recently. Mind blown at how good the rendering is. At first I was hoping it had better sunstars for landscape but I love the flare it produces. It’s almost cinematic at times. What a beautiful lens it is.
A video like this was expected. I have worked with Nikon all my life but always with the xpro2 for personal photos. I decided to switch to Fuji last year with the xh2 and I didn't love it. I had left my Zeiss 32mm aside. And I don't know why one day my xh2 and my touit got together and the magic began.
When I adopted Fuji I selected the Zeiss 12mm as my wide prime. That was almost 10 years ago, and it was an excellent decision; still using it today.
Very nice looking and performing lens! It's my always on for my XT-4 and basically sent every other lens to collecting dust on the shelf :D
I use the 32 on an XPRO 1 for that delightful zeiss look, soft colours and film-like rendering - the results are always pleasing a a 48mm equivalent is pretty nice - still tele but that little bit wider for versatility - what's magic here is the sharpness and then the softness of the fall-off into bokeh... just delightful and very similar to the 50mm F1.7 Contax Zeiss I use on Nikon film cameras
Fantastic lens, a bit loud when focusing but it delivers on every Fuji sensor. Cheers
In a world of ever increasing sterility and uniformity of images, the 32mm Touit offers generous degrees of adequacy AND character which serves as a fantastic tool for individuality from the get go.
The dirt cleans off readily, the few missed focus shots aren’t very frequent, and weather can be watched.
It pairs nicely with a Dual Range 50mm Summicron in character and personality for those who use multiple formats, but do not let that secret out!
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Im getting quite bad distortion (barrel distortion?) on my Touit 32mm with my x-t1. Im new to fujifilm. Is there something in the settings i need to change?
Try the Zeiss Loxia 21MM F2.8 on a Sony… you’ll love that, too!
when you have a girlfriend that beautiful, any lens wouldn't matter :)
Ugly tattoos.
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The xpro2 was the Fuji camera that won me over and made the system click for me. Originally I tried the xt1 and I just couldn’t get into it but I’m neck deep in Fuji now because of how good the xpro2 is.
Ive heard good things about the touit lenses but yeah, they were always too expensive to justify their shortcomings (slower aperture and autofocus). Now that they’re a bit cheaper I have that focal length covered so it’s still kind of a tough sale.
But I used to shoot on contax Zeiss lenses and I do often miss the Zeiss look and feel. And your photo examples for this lens are excellent, so I’ll probably keep an eye out for any particularly cheap copies that might be floating around.
You can find them used for fairly cheap, I’d really recommend it - the Touit with the XPro2 is such a killer setup it makes me regret selling the XP2 sometimes!
A regard from Bali! Just know there's a lens from Zeiss for X-mount. Interesting to try!
Thanks you’ve convinced me. Bought one after this video.
So happy to hear! I hope you love it as much as I do!!
I have this on my XT5 as a hobbyist, mostly street and casual outdoor portraits - my biggest issue, and why I don't regularly make it a walk around, is the aperture ring. I really wish it was clicky and a bit more sticky; I'm constantly moving the aperture by accident.
Can this lens resolve the 40 Megapixels of the X-T5?
I want this lens. I used to have the 50mm loxia on sony back in the day, and I loved the formula in that lens even if it was MF. I do wonderr if this emulates it for APC, being a planar lens again
I had that lens when I had Fuji. I’m a huge Zeiss fan and this 32 and the 12 were the first I purchased. I have 9 ZE primes for my canon system. Unfortunately I hated the Fuji files and went Leica for my travel system.
Great vid, thanks for sharing; I might try this lens some day.
5:10 From 1.8 to 1.4 is a bit over 2/3 of a stop, not an entire stop.
Thank you! I appreciate the correction too! Definitely be sure to try the lens out at some point in the future, you won’t be disappointed!
I personally love my manual focus (but cpu exif connected !) Voigtländer 35 f 1.2 on Fuji… that lens is just such a good experience to shoot with, compact and light, and is pretty much plastered to my X-E4… making for an easy to carry compact great camera for street, environmental shots and just plain fun…
I really want to try the XF mount Voigtlander lenses out! I love their M Mount offerings but having actual EXIF data would be amazing!
I have this lens. With the XP3 it's a joy to use, especially once there's a focus tab fitted. However the softness and lack of contrast fully open is just too much for my tastes. I would have tried the latest 0.95 but again, the same issues have been reported.
really one of the best APSC lenses out, I use it on my FX30 but its unbelievably special on full frame cameras like my A7III.
Zeiss still have the Touit series, but I think that there are not enough APSC costomers who are wiling to pay the price for those Lenses.
I have 33mm 1.4
Had you tried already compairing with this lens?
Have both the touit 32mm and the Fuji 35mm 1.4 and fully agree they are different. Fuji i use for situation like parties and such, while i pick the touit if i look for elegance. Both lenses are kind of complementary.
Glad you agree and it’s not just my GAS trying to convince me that having both is a reasonable idea 🤣
Hi, thanks for your review. Hard to find but finally tomorrow I will grab a mint version (apparently) for 350€. Generally I prefer 40mm equivalent, this sits in between 40 & 50 perfectly. On Amazon the 50mm 1.4 new is around 700€ new which is insane.
Enjoy! 350 euro is an amazing price for it!
for me it was 56/1.2... I bought the lens many WEEKS before I even bought the first Fuji body :D
Another amazing lens!!
Now try the Olympus 25mm 1.8 M43 in a Olympus E-M5 Mark II or III, or any E-M10, E-M1, and my friend... You will share the love!
interesting video, id never heard of this lens before!
also, some really nice shots here man!
Thank you so much! I hope you try it out for yourself, it’s the hidden gem of the Fuji world imo.
@@rudermanphoto not yet got my hands on a x Mount camera, I have the x100v and had budget for an xpro 3 but then a gfx 50r came up with a price tag I couldn’t refuse! I’ve noted this down though for the day I inevitably buy an xpro 😅 expensive career choice ey 😂
@@EddyMaynard Yes it most certainly is!
This lens would be divine on the X-Pro 3!
When making this video I was reminiscing on just how nice the X-Pro 2 was to shoot even if its AF wasn't all that great. Might need to buy an X-Pro 3 in the future, that titanium body speaks to me haha
Fuji’s 33 mm f1.4 is excellent, it is very sharp, weather sealed, and has very good autofocus. I am very satisfied with it.
Yeah the 33 1.4 is indeed optically perfect, but it lacks the character the 35 1.4 or this 32 1.8 have which makes me not very interested in it sadly.
I love the 18 1.4 WR for how perfect it is but with a 50mm equivalent lens I love a bit of character and this Zeiss lens just has so much of it!
I’ve been shooting with the Fuji lens for around six months now, and absolutely love it, it has plenty of character and I get all kinds of compliments from the images I get.
It’s one of my favorite lenses and always on my camera daily.
@@simon359 Me too, although I wish that the field of view was a little wider. It is a bit narrow as a walk around lens.
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I also have the 23 1.4 when I need a wider angle. This lens is incredibly sharp and close focus. I also have the 18 1.4, these three lenses are perfect for street photography.
I even have my old 56, 1.2 that works much better on the XT5, especially when you use limit focus at 6 1/2 feet to infinity - a lot less hunting. It’s amazing that you can get the old version now for around 500.
@@simon359 For portraits and street photography, in addition to the 33mm 1.4, I have been using my very old Nikon 55mm 3.5 macro lens with an adapter. Although very slow, it is very sharp and has very nice rendering and enables me to get much closer.
this is really making me consider. i have the 33mm 1.4 and its good. great autofocus but im a contax shooter and like the idea of a digital planar. also fuji or zeiss needs an updated 23mm
The Fuji 23 1.4 WR is meant to be excellent, I haven’t had any experience with it but from what I’ve heard it’s a great lens, all the 18/23/33 updated 1.4 primes are.
I do wish Zeiss made one though!
New 23mm f1.4 is awesome I use 18, 23 and 33 on X-T5 love them all but when doing street work 23mm is my go to
Awesome video! Would you say it's worth it to ditch the 35mm XC for this lens? I'm low-key in love with the 3D pop I saw in your images!
I haven’t had any experience with the XC 35 but I believe optically it’s identical to the XF 35 f2 which I do own, and yes I much prefer the look of the Zeiss to that lens. The AF performance is certainly better on the 35 f2 though that’s the only thing I’d say it does better.
I’m a Zeiss fanboy proper. I switched from Sony FF to Fuji last year and the only thing I miss are the Batis lenses and I might even switch back just for those alone.
When I switched to Lumix recently I was semi tempted by going Sony for the Zeiss glass alone but ended up not doing it - I still sorta want an A7cr with a Batis lens though haha
seems u had a great time in Bali 🙂
I loved it! Would love to return soon :)
Yes, the Zeiss 32mm is wonderful. By far the best lens for Fujifilm.
I would appreciate a video about the xh2. I feel like I'm not using it like I should. What is your favorite film simulation ? I like the Pro neg. HI . Saludos .
I haven’t got the XH2, but I will make an XH2s review at some point in the near future! I don’t use any film simulations, I shoot everything in raw then edit in Lightroom - I’ve released a preset pack which I use as a base for all my photos if you’d like to check it out :)
I love this color in your whole video, may I ask for more info of the camera that you use to take this video?
All my videos are filmed with the XH2s and the 18 1.4 WR for the talking head shots and the 16-55 2.8 for B-roll.
@@rudermanphotothankk you very much, I admire your work and knowledge that you share
Hi , great video and incredible images . I’ve previously read that these Zeiss lenses have to be sent back to Zeiss service centre for any firmware upgrades , is this still relevant . Cheers ,liked and subscribed.
Thank you!
No, you don’t need to send this lens anywhere to update its firmware, the latest firmware on Zeiss’s website is 1.03 and it installs the same way as you would any other firmware update on a Fuji camera with an SD card.
anyone can compare this to the XF35 1.4?
Great video! I'm considering getting this lens second hand for my XT5. How does it resolve the new 40mp sensor?
Absolutely zero issues resolving 40mpx!
It is razor sharp and absolutely fantastic on the XT5.
@@rudermanphotoso this len gets the full 40mp no problem?
@@degs88 yes photos at 40mpx are blisteringly sharp and awesome.
@@rudermanphoto awesome and thanks for your quick reply! Just recently discovered your channel and will start watching them! Already subscribed as well! Keep up the good 👍 work!
@@degs88 thank you!!
Would be keen to see a bid on finding camera and lens bargains for Aussies 🙏
Most of the content on this is for UK and US enthusiasts
Great idea! I’ll work on that!
How does it compare to the newer 33mm Fuji lens?
I haven’t had any experience with the newer 33, but from what I can tell that lens is far more optically “perfect”, which I don’t really like in a portrait lens, I like character which is why it’s never interested me.
Whilst I wasn't disappointed by this lens, I did recently sell it after having it for a good while ( also after watching GxAce's video ).
The rendering was a hit and miss for me. Sometimes it could really deliver results I loved but sometimes something just wasn't to my liking. Especially in darker situations but that was likely boosted by the poorer AF performance. The biggest issue though was the rubberised controls. It's a dust magnet and the aperture ring is also way too loose. At least on my copy where I was constantly changing the aperture by accident.
I don't hate or even dislike the lens but I also have the Fuji 35mm f2 and that was a better fit for my needs. Maybe if I shot more portraits instead of events and the like then the choice would go the other way :)
I have the 35 f2 as well, it’s definitely got its advantages over the Zeiss - notably its AF performance thanks to the LM motors is awesome, I find it renders like the 35 1.4 did too, super smooth and nice bokeh - but it lacks that pop and wow factor the Zeiss delivers 85% of the time so I don’t really use it all that much.
It was half the price though and weather sealed too so definitely an excellent value choice especially if you need critical AF performance!
Hi Matthew, new follower and new to the FujiFilm system. I was wondering if you have tried and compared this lens to the XF 33mm f.14. If yes, how do you compare the 2? Just want your thoughts about this. Many thanks!
Hey! I haven’t tested the new 33 out but I have the 18 so the AF performance definitely would be much better on the 33, these three new primes are the best focusing lenses on the Fuji system.
It’ll be weather sealed and probably sharper as well, but it won’t have the unique Planar characteristics that make the Touit as special as it is.
It’s really a “perfect” lens so if that’s what youre after it’s a good one to go for!
@@rudermanphoto thank you! I already bought the Zeiss actually. I had the XF 35mm F2 and ended up returning it after I saw your video and doing a bit more research. Then I came across the XF 33mm F1.4 reviews and was wondering if I made a mistake. If the Zeiss made you switch to Fuji, that says quite a lot about the Zeiss Touit.
Couldn't agree more mate, a special lens indeed. It is astonishing how in conversations surrounding a recommended 33mm lens for X Mount system that this glass is never suggested. I think one of the reasons Zeiss stopped with the Touit line is that basically Fuji owners are not that clued up to rendering traits (or care). They fall for the old tricks, f stop and megapixels. A real shame. I think it is not Zeiss's fault here but likely the market.
I think it’s high initial price probably put people off, especially with on paper being 1.8 vs 1.4 for like $400-500 more then the Fuji 35 1.4, and with the cult like status of the Fuji 35 1.4 people just tend to dismiss the Zeiss as a second rate option.
Some people also don’t enjoy the unique bokeh characteristics and want something a bit more creamy which I think the 35 1.4 definitely achieves, hence why I think both lenses have their place.
Either way, I’m glad that nowadays they’re the same price so the choice is much more difficult then it was in 2013!
fuji useres get fujis for the colors and how the cameras look, sony users get sony for quality, thats why Zeiss feels more at home partnering with sony
@@villegas24 Yeh, the market feels different. I've shot many brands and sensor sizes and frequent fuji forums a lot and I would say how the camera looks, the colours it produce are high up on the list of comments. When it comes to IQ a lot of them are not really knowing what they are talking about.
I think it's more the initial price. The XF 35mm f1.4 is still appreciated a lot due to it's "rendering traits" next to the newer and clinical 33mm f1.4. That's why Fuji is still producing it.
as others have said, it was more the price, almost double the 35mm 1.4, which itself has great character. Both are fantastic though
Do you know if this lens can resolve the 40 megapixels on the X-T5?
Yes it can! It looks incredible on the XT5 :)
@@rudermanphoto you just made my day brother.
Woo the lens produces nice image. Thanks for your reviews. Seriously consider moving to Fuji
You are most welcome!
Hey Matthew, like you I am a big admirer of this lense. Have been using it on XT2 / 3 etc. The other day I upgraded to a XT5. The tragic thing is, this very lense does not fit on my new XT5 - yet the other Zeiss (50 macro) fits perfectly. The Zeiss guy I connected with says there is a problem fitting this on a XT5 and XH2. Have you heard of any one else complaining about this problem ? I see you are using it on your XT5. Would appreciate any feedback possible. The 32 is my absolute favourite.
That’s very strange! I have no issues using it on either my XH2s nor my XT5, and I haven’t actually heard of any issues with the lens not fitting on these cameras either.
It might be a problem with your specific lens or camera perhaps? Very odd.
Thanks for your prompt reply @@rudermanphoto
Well sadly Zeiss has stopped to produce consumer-grade lenses for good =(. The zeiss lens coatings were something really special too!
They stopped making it probably because the 35mmF2 and F1.4 were very competitive, and now there's the new 33 F1.4 is even crazier.
I always want the 3D look, but without the nervous bokeh but idk if that's possible, and at this point I'm afraid to ask because I think the answer will be Leica lenses. 😂
Embrace the bokeh! It’s what makes it special haha
Otherwise yeah you probably do need to buy a Summicron 🤣
Borrow the XF33, IMHO it has what you're looking for. The people that own one mention the pleasing character, those that don't accuse of being sterile. 🤷♂
its such a good lens. the autofocus is just kinda clunky. On my xh2s its still decently fast though.
Yeah the XH2s really makes the AF performance bearable, it was so much worse on my Xpro2.
From many of the comments, the lens can be used with the X-T2. Can the lens be used on the X-E2 as well?
This lens can be used on any XF mount Fuji camera, so yes it’ll work great on the X-E2 as well!
@@rudermanphoto Many thanks
I feel like this lens would be a bit old to really work great with the latest high res. sensor though. Luckily, Fuji has the perfect primes for that.
I notice no issues using it with my X-T5, it resolves almost just as well as the modern 18 1.4 WR :)
Plenty sharp when it hits focus properly!
and its usage for video?
It’s not too bad for video, but its AF is fairly noisy and the speed isn’t quite as fast as modern LM lenses.
If you use it in manual focus mode it can be a great lens for B roll and I have used it for quite a bit of B-roll in my UA-cam videos though!
There's no version for Canon?
No, just XF and E Mount
Could timing. When I saw this lens I kept looking, turned away and keep looking. I haven't picked it up yet but the build of it keeps calling and the images I've seen. Man...
Do it! You won’t be disappointed!
This series lens are development and build by FUJIFILM, licensed with Zeiss. Because FUJIFILM's patents found.
I have the Zeiss Macro for my XT5 and its not for sale, ever.
I really would love to try it out!
@@rudermanphoto Come over to Cornwall and you can borrow it for a day 😁
Man, do I have to buy this in 2024 ? 😂
This is still one of the best lenses for Fuji and despite selling quite a bit of my Fuji kit to transition to L mount I’m still holding onto the Touit because I will never ever sell it, it’s just amazing!!
My kind of guy. I also hate Sony and use Fuji. I have had my eye on this lens for years, but it has always been a little out of reach for me.
is this a full frame lens ??
No, it is for Fuji crop sensor.
oh great ,.. thank you all the best @@rudermanphoto
Wasn't this designed & manufactured by Tamron, same as the other Zeiss-branded AF lenses? Pretty sure Tamron holds all the design patents for them. Doesn't make it a bad lens, of course!
I haven’t read anything that suggests that, Zeiss manufacturers plenty of their manual focus lenses in Japan like their M Mount lenses too.
If Tamron did actually manufacture it I’d be pretty surprised cause there’s absolutely no info online regarding that - but maybe I didn’t look hard enough!
@@rudermanphoto I believe all the Zeiss Batis & Touit AF lenses are designed & manufactured by Tamrom, with Zeiss coatings. There are many known examples of these lens designs within Tamron patents, if you poke in google for search terms like [zeiss batis tamron patent] you will get a good number of results.
The manual focus Zeiss ZE/ZF/Milvus/OTUS/Loxia lenses are Zeiss designs but manufactured by Cosina.
Love my Touits. Zeiss would 💩 if they knew the Touits kept me from going to Full frame.
I can get the shots without the weight.
I want to trade my 33mm 1.4 to this. I dont know if its worth it.
From reading reviews I imagine the 33 will be much more “perfect”, if you want more character in your portraits you’ll love the Zeiss but if you want the best autofocus and weather sealing and just overall perfection stick with the 33
He did right to switch systems because of "one" lens. Last month, I bought a new car, because the ash-tray was full.
You still smoke in your car? Gross
@@rudermanphoto Nice reaction. I love it!
@@timotimoson7584 thanks mate
Zeiss needs to return to Fuji. At the time, there were few Fuji shooters.
This lens was graded poorly by many reviewers back in the day. It was the second lens I bought for my XE1. I got a practically new Touit untouched in the box for $340 from eBay. I thought it was a great lens. It was stolen at the start of the pandemic. You cannot get it at that price anymore.
zeiss is quiting the lens game
The only flaw is the motor
Zeiss is Neiss.
I went through a period during which I thought the Ford Mustang was the best sports car ever. Don’t do drugs, kids.
What?
£485 on eBay.
Should definitely be able to find it for a bit cheaper, I paid around 385gbp for a brand new one off eBay. (There was also a 10% off coupon though)
@@rudermanphoto Better. I'm awaiting delivery of an X-T3 with TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4. Mechanical lens, no electronic/electrical parts. And ordered a 10mm TTArtisan. Amazing facilities in the camera - never seen a sports finder in a digital camera. Started snapping in 1956. Zeiss glass is grand, been using RX10 Miii/iv for about six years.
These are NOT cheap now at all
they're still around about what I paid for mine, just harder to find now.
I hated this lens, the bokeh is so busy and distracting. For me the older XF35mm was better, and now the newer XF33 leaves the others far behind.
The bokeh is polarizing for sure! I personally love the way it looks, it’s unique :)
If you go for clinical perfection, the 33mm and any newer primes are your thing. 😂
If you actually tried the lens you'll see for yourself, it's far from clinical lol@@lxhk3595
Switching systems from one that sells a 35mm 1.8 with IS and sharp and macro and everything basically, to one that has a 32mm 1.8, is absolutely absurd. Sorry, that's just plain dumb. I'm sure it's great, it's just basically the exact same thing. Only explanation I can think of is this is a 100% paid shill advertisement video.
Tell me you haven’t used the Zeiss without telling me you haven’t used one 💖
@@rudermanphoto Of course. Because I'm not being cut a fat check for using lenses identical to ones I already have on youtube, so why would I?
@@gavinjenkins899 thanks for watching!