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Fujifilm XF35 mm F1.4 R Lens

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Standard prime lenses come in all shapes and sizes nowadays, from teeny pancake optics to huge chunks of fast glass. Helped by its APS-C specification, the Fujinon XF35mm f/1.4 R is compact and lightweight, while the 1.5x crop factor makes gives it a standard field of view, equivalent to using a 52.5mm focal length on a full-frame camera. If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly in some cases. Carefully read the notes provided here*Always use the fully-charged battery when updating the firmware as a basic manner. Never turn the camera off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten. Color fringing is entirely negligible at wide apertures but can be a little noticeable towards the edges and corners between f/4 and f/16.

In the closeup view of the bridge stone pillars, the view at f8 appears to give the edge to the 1.4. I base that on the conduit coupling on one of the conduits in the shot. Again, for those who are insisting that my copy of the 35/1.4 is poor because of how much better the f/2 shows to be, compare SLRGear’s tests as well, as they just completed reviewing the 35/2 and you will see their sharpness map mirrorors my results almost exactly. This is typical performance for these two lenses. I had the opportunity to try both, with an unprejudiced choice to make, cost irrelevant. I found the operation of the f2 to be in a whole different league, I think no-one disputes that, but optically they were closer than I thought. The f1.4 was really nice from f4 down into the corners, where the f2 stays a bit smeary until f8. In the centre the f2 was superb, especially at f2.8.Bokeh is the quality of out-of-focus parts of any image. It’s the way the lens renders the light in these parts. Has a more cinematic look. There’s something about the distance between you and the subject when using a 35mm lens that makes it look like you’re using a film. The Fuji 35mm f/1.4 lens is widely regarded as one of the best lenses for Fujifilm cameras, particularly due to its outstanding quaulity of image and sharpness. Its fast aperture allows you to capture great detail even in low-light situations, while its wide field of view lets you capture a lot of your scene in a single shot. The bokeh looks really, really similar. Definitely not a full stop like seen in the 23mm f1.4 and f2 comparison, but more like a half stop or three quarters. I’ve seen different lenses produce different depth of field at the same apertures in the past so this must have something to do with the design. Unless I’m crazy? Am I? I don’t know. The great thing about this combination is that you can’t really go wrong. My personal kit contains the Fuji 35mm 1.4 + Fuji 23mm f2 (while I try or rent a lot of lenses, I only buy ones I see myself traveling with regularly).

But of course, they’re all different (that’s why Fuji makes them). So to narrow it down, here are the deciding factors to consider: To start with, let’s talk about the focal length. This is a very personal choice not just for Fujifilm users but every photographer who loves travel and street photography. Do you shoot with a 23mm lens or a 35mm lens (equivalent to 35mm and 50mm in full frame terms)? Additionally, the lens cap cannot be attached while the hood is on. This isn’t a problem for most photographers, but if you make a lot of use of your lens cap, it’s something to keep in mind. Fujifilm 35mm 1.4 Size and Weight

Compared to the younger f/2 WR lens, the f/1.4 has some definite strengths and weaknesses. It isn’t weather-resistant, and it’s costlier. But with such great specs and a long history of top image quality, the cost is well worth it.It’s one of the best lenses in the Fuji X-mount range. It’s also compact, with a 35mm focal length (53mm equivalent focal length). Making the lens and mirrorless camera combo like the Fuji X-T2 or X-T4 the perfect duo. You need to get closer to your subject. As with every wide-angle lens, you usually need to get closer to get the framing that you want. Personally, the Fujinon XF 35mm f1.4 R was my first lens for my Fujifilm kit and I spent years with it before adding a second one.

The Fujifilm XF 35mm 1.4 lens is extremely light, weighing in at only 187g. This makes it a great choice for travel and street photography when you may be carrying your camera around all day. Excluding cap and hood, the Fujifilm 35mm f2 WR weighs only 170g. This makes it a fair bit lighter than the f/1.4 R – and it also has a full metal exterior, so you’re not sacrificing quality on the build. Fuji XF 35mm f2 Price Range After owning this lens for a few years now, I have taken it with me on many of my travels, capturing everything from epic cityscapes to street photography in my home city of London. The 35mm f1.4 will not be corrected with the built in lens profile correction. What you see is what you get. There is not much here to say about the build quality of these two lenses. In a few words, both are built really well. The casing is solid, the aperture rings feel really nice and the focusing rings feel great too. A look at the heights of the two Fujifilm 35mm lensesThe quality of bokeh from the Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 can vary depending on how bright the light sources and reflections are. I found bokeh to be very smooth and beautiful when the source of light is large and not as bright. However, if the source of light or the reflection is very bright, the lens tends to produce onion-shaped bokeh that can be distracting to look at. Take a look at the below image: X-M1 + XF35mmF1.4 R @ 35mm, ISO 200, 1/300, f/1.4 Looking at the center performance, the two lenses perform very close to each other. While the 35mm f/1.4 shows a touch of softness at f/1.4, it sharpens up a fair bit at f/2, and the new XF 35mm f/2 looks to be very slightly behind the f/1.4 lens when both are at f/2. Stopping down to f/2.8 flips things a bit, with the 35mm f/2 taking a slight lead. By f/4, both lenses are exceptionally sharp, and there’s very little difference at smaller apertures. Edge Sharpness Here are a few sample photos with the Fuji 23mm f2 from my travels. Photo taken with the Fuji 23mm f2 in Bavaria, Germany. Photo taken with the Fuji 23mm f2 in Atrani, Italy. Photo taken with the Fuji 23mm f2 in Berlin, Germany. The lens has 8 elements in 6 groups with one aspherical element. The aperture has 7 rounded blades, with its closest focusing distance at 28cm and a magnification ratio of 0.17x. Distortion is surprisingly low, whether you shoot JPEG or RAW. Imatest measured just 0.16% barrel distortion on JPEG images and 0.18% on RAW images. Looks like there is very little correction of distortion taking place. X-Pro1 + XF35mmF1.4 R @ 35mm, ISO 200, 1/120, f/5.6 Chromatic Aberration

Yes. It is very sharp. The optics on this lens are absolutely gorgeous (helped along by Fuji's X-Trans sensor having no anti-aliasing filter). Wide open at 1.4, you may notice a very slight declination in sharpness around the edges, but with such a razor thin area in focus, it's almost never apparent. Both lenses are about the same size, but the 35mm f1.4 is 17g heavier or about .6 ounces. This pretty much means they are about the same weight. The build quality of Fuji lenses is excellent and the 35mm f/1.4 is no exception. Unlike some of the plastic lenses we see on modern DSLR lenses today, the lens has an all-metal barrel, a metal mount and even a metal hood. It has a compact construction, small size and half the amount of glass when compared to full-frame lenses (with the lens being only designed for APS-C sensors). At just 187 grams, it is pretty comparable to the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G. It balances pretty well with every Fuji X series camera. Additionally, the lens is well-built and durable, making it a great option for photographers who want a reliable camera lens that will last for many years. Overall, the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 is one of the best lenses available for Fujifilm cameras, offering excellent image and performance in all shooting conditions. Does the Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 Flare?First, I have to start by saying both of these lenses are really nice. I prefer the 35mm f1.4, but that doesn’t mean the f2 is a bad lens and about 20% of my photos taken in 2016 were all done with the XF35mm f2. It is my family travel adventure lens and I use it constantly. His expertise with equipment doesn’t end there, though. He is also an encyclopedia when it comes to all manner of cameras, camera holsters and bags, flashguns, tripods and heads, printers, papers and inks, and just about anything imaging-related. Detailed specifications for the lens, along with MTF charts and other useful data can be found in our lens database. X-Pro1 + XF35mmF1.4 R @ 35mm, ISO 400, 1/50, f/5.0 Handling and Build

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