Ive just bought the 35mm 1.4. I love the design, how it feels, even sounds, along with the colour rendition and bokeh. Using it today for some street photography was a little disconcerting as most of the images seemed to be focusing behind my subjects (using an xt3). Ive a feeling it is user error on my part; so many things to learn in the Fuji system. Thank you for your review and comparison 👍🏻
Try single point focus, put it dead center, focus on your subject, hold shutter half depressed, recompose if need be, take the shot. Works best for me.
Can we really compare those lenses?The 35 is kind of special with the sharpness to softness transitions the dramatic roll off makes the subject pop like in a 3d effects. The 33 is a more modern type lenses and it's freaking good .Its different and not an upgrade, i have both for different reasons. It's not always about sharpness it's also about the caracther of it.
I just bought the 33mm and I think it's way too heavy for street photography, especially for the small grip of the XT4. You convinced me to change it for the 35mm.
What about the autofocus in low light situations? I found my 35mm often not nailing the focus on the streets at night. Its just hunting back and forth. Is the 33mm performing better?
Nice brief comparison. As an owner of the 35mm F/1.4 I don't feel the need to "upgrade" to the 33mm. As I only work in photo at this focal length and I do not want clinical photos the "character" works well; however, if i was looking to purchase a 50mm Eqv. and didn't own either, I'd definitely buy the 33mm out of the 2, however as I own other fast lenses (56mm and 23mm) I'd be tempted to not get the 35mm F/1.4 or 33mm F/1.4, and get the 30mm F/2.8 Macro (this is discounting all other brands that produce a similar focal length too, and the amazing Value for money XC 35mm F/2.0, of XF 35mm F/2.0 if you want WR and better build but same glass as XC)
How is this even a question. The 33 is technical better, yes, but that special look you will only get with the 35. Bokee with 33 is too smooth and not interesting.
The problem with youtubers is they care too much about the video and not the photos in the video. The fact is if you dont put up good, i mean really good street (in this case) photos which are in fact product of the lenses, the whole video goes out the window. You have to show me your work man, i dont care if the lens tracks your eye in your own room/studio/whatever. I need to see what you can do with the lens so i can convince my self of buying it. Isnt that the purpose of this video? Compare that leads to purchase? Influence me, come on...
Love that the 33mm exists. It makes the 35 cheaper.
I have 35mm f1.4 and love the filmic look. Its unique.
Ive just bought the 35mm 1.4. I love the design, how it feels, even sounds, along with the colour rendition and bokeh. Using it today for some street photography was a little disconcerting as most of the images seemed to be focusing behind my subjects (using an xt3). Ive a feeling it is user error on my part; so many things to learn in the Fuji system. Thank you for your review and comparison 👍🏻
Try single point focus, put it dead center, focus on your subject, hold shutter half depressed, recompose if need be, take the shot. Works best for me.
@@kurteisenlohr Thanks for your suggestion, Kurt. I decided to return the lens and purchased another 35mm 1.4. So far, all good :)
Can we really compare those lenses?The 35 is kind of special with the sharpness to softness transitions the dramatic roll off makes the subject pop like in a 3d effects. The 33 is a more modern type lenses and it's freaking good .Its different and not an upgrade, i have both for different reasons. It's not always about sharpness it's also about the caracther of it.
I just bought the 33mm and I think it's way too heavy for street photography, especially for the small grip of the XT4. You convinced me to change it for the 35mm.
Great comparison.
Thanks!
What about the autofocus in low light situations? I found my 35mm often not nailing the focus on the streets at night. Its just hunting back and forth. Is the 33mm performing better?
Nice brief comparison.
As an owner of the 35mm F/1.4 I don't feel the need to "upgrade" to the 33mm. As I only work in photo at this focal length and I do not want clinical photos the "character" works well; however, if i was looking to purchase a 50mm Eqv. and didn't own either, I'd definitely buy the 33mm out of the 2, however as I own other fast lenses (56mm and 23mm) I'd be tempted to not get the 35mm F/1.4 or 33mm F/1.4, and get the 30mm F/2.8 Macro (this is discounting all other brands that produce a similar focal length too, and the amazing Value for money XC 35mm F/2.0, of XF 35mm F/2.0 if you want WR and better build but same glass as XC)
I'd actually include in the discussion the 50f2. Surprisingly sharp, very light, weather resistance, good autofocus and cheap
As I have the sigma 18-50 which is good at 50 and focuses ok and the 35 f1.4 for character, I sold the 50 but I do miss the little fella
Sorry, but it is a no brainer ..... I have both :) P.s.: I always like the vibe of your videos! Best regards
How is this even a question. The 33 is technical better, yes, but that special look you will only get with the 35. Bokee with 33 is too smooth and not interesting.
The problem with youtubers is they care too much about the video and not the photos in the video. The fact is if you dont put up good, i mean really good street (in this case) photos which are in fact product of the lenses, the whole video goes out the window. You have to show me your work man, i dont care if the lens tracks your eye in your own room/studio/whatever. I need to see what you can do with the lens so i can convince my self of buying it. Isnt that the purpose of this video? Compare that leads to purchase? Influence me, come on...
Please do it yourself to prove us 'youtubers' wrong. You can't please everyone. Go look at pictures on blogs if you want to see them
A photograph is taken by a person,not a lens.
Correct!
It’s taken by both of them, lol.