A hands on Review of the Fujifilm 23mm

Here is my review on the new FujiFilm 23mm 1.4 In this video I discuss my personal experience with the lens and share with you images results so that you can decide whether or not this lens is for you. This lens is a very versatile lens. Watch the video and make that decision for yourself!
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[@simonhuegly]

loved the vid. subscribed the channel. AND LOOOOVED the photos you showcased with the 23mil❤‍🔥

[@photoreviewed-com]

Thanks for such a practical review. Subscribed and happy to share! :)

[@KwyjiboVanDeKamp]

Your Marvel vs. DC analogy fits it perfectly!

[@rychellefoltz1429]

Yes!!! I love my 23. Pry my fav lens and the one I use the most but I have these same issues with mine every so often

[@philporto]

yes! the new one is so much better. let me know if you guys ever wanna stop by and try it

[@herwarthaug]

Wow Phil the studio postrait shots you show at the end of the video are awesome ❤ How did you do them? Which setup? I would love to be a student of yours. Great work! ⚡️❤️🙏🏼

[@visualsbypreet]

As always, so nice to hear your thoughts bro

[@philporto]

Thanks so much man!

[@Iamtongue]

Great review man just what I like to hear

[@eveanddell]

Great review. Just switched to the Fuji Xt system and binging your content. Awesome stuff!

[@philporto]

thank you so much. Been awhile since I could create content but I hope to come back soon. What camera did you get?

[@eveanddell]

@@philporto got a used X-T1 for starters. Already loving it!

[@newkentdroneco546]

Awesome video Phil!

[@philporto]

Thanks as always!

[@yamarisdonisdujmic]

Great review. The Marvel's lens got me!!!

[@philporto]

hahah thanks so much

[@LPandStrat]

Thanks for fixing the audio! Great review, Would have loved to see some b roll of the lens on the body and some autofocus test!

[@philporto]

thanks for letting me know how bad it was haha. I know, I was trying to get it out asap, had noone to really help with the bts footage!

[@babyboy1971]

I use the X100V as my “23” and it’s amazing. It’s one of my favorite focal lengths. I shot a whole wedding with just my X100 and my XT3 and it was perfect. X100 was my 23, and I used the 35 and the 56 on my XT3. Im about to leap to the XT4 and the 33mm 1.4. I love, love, LOVE Fuji!

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

Good video, I photographed events for 5 plus years, I got involved in digital photography about 15 years ago and I was looking for a way that I could have more control over the final product, prior to using a digital camera I used film and just had Kodak do my prints, 4x6 & 5x7, I was never happy with what I got but it was a time when I just took snap shots. When I got involved in digital photography I was 50 years old and I wanted to get more serious so I decided to print my own work. I had a lot to learn about digital cameras, post processing and printing but over time it all came together. About the 7 year mark of photographing many different subjects, I was asked to photograph the Memorial day event where I worked, it was a two hour out doors event that had many different aspects to photograph, the hardest part was to photograph the event in a way that would tell the story of the event without being a distraction .I photographed the event for eight consecutive years along with a few weddings and and other projects where I worked, two years before I retired and for three years after I photographed weddings, baptisms, birthdays, portraits and family photos . While many photographers photographed events with a 35 and 85 mm lens, I found that to restrictive I worked by myself so I needed something wider and longer to take the photos that I felt would tell the story of the event. I used Pentax cameras and Sigma and Pentax glass, I used two crop sensor bodies until Pentax came out with the K1 MKII and with that camera and a K3 l could use the same glass on both bodies to give me a wider variety of photos. over the years I developed a bad case of gas and my Pentax collection exploded to include, Panasonic, Olympus and Fujifilm cameras in full frame, APSC and micro 4/3. I seldom leave home without a camera.

[@philporto]

thats awesome. Yeah, there are so many options out there, ultimately, its what you feel does the best work for you. Love the diversity in options.

[@rfa2381]

funny I read excellent reviews about xf 23mm f/1.4 r and now I start to read not so good things about that lens... curious... the next target it'll be the xf 56mm f/1.2 r... people most sell lenses!

[@mcdotmc]

Awesome rev.... thanks a lot... Love your style! May I can kindly ask you; Do you use flash while weddings? Thanks buddy.

[@philporto]

Sorry for the delay. I only use flash during the reception or during portraits if the couple gets married with no first look before sunset.

[@michaelb9940]

This is about twice the price of the older 23mm f1.4 Do you think it’s worth the upgrade?

[@edbacho4319]

New to your channel and love your videos. I have the 33 1.4 and looking to sell my 16 and 23 to finance the new 18 1.4. Do you think I’ll be missing out on not having a 23mm lens or will I be able to handle wedding and portraits with the 18 and 33 instead?

[@philporto]

thanks so much! I do not think you will be missing out. Both are great lenses but for me, the 18 and 33 is the perfect combo. Rent it out for one shoot and see what you think before selling.

[@miladtahery]

Awesome

[@philporto]

thanks so much!

[@Dkouki97]

Dude I thought I just had a bad copy of the 23 1.4 😂 To your point about where it fits in my kit . 18 & 33 all day. I have used the new 23 on an engagement shoot and birthday parties .

[@philporto]

I thought i got jipped but yea, new one is leaps and bounds better

[@anthonystonehouse]

Ha, yeah same experience I had with the original 23. Sometimes it was really sharp and others really quite soft, I couldn’t work out what I was doing wrong so sold it too.

[@philporto]

@@anthonystonehouse yeah the new one is in a new category

[@wildfirephotography]

@@anthonystonehouse I had exactly the same issue. It became such a problem at weddings that I ditched Fujifilm for several seasons. Now back and this is definitely on the list to buy.

[@ramoftherose]

Already have the 33 so this lens would be redundant for me as the focal length's are too close. The temptation is real though.... lol. God bless as well!

[@philporto]

I can agree. Its def not to be side by side with one another but at different times its great

[@ramoftherose]

@@philporto so I got curious and ended up getting the 23 just to try it out and man, I think I might end up keeping it haha

[@stefan33uk]

@@ramoftherose the focal lengths are not close. Well at least not between 23 and 35. I don’t know where this myth came from. If anything they are the most different focal lengths because they are at the transition from wide to telephoto. 23mm = very mild wild angle, suitable for environmental portraits, group portraits esp. indoors, travel, landscapes, street. 33/35mm = very mild telephoto, suitable for individual portraits (good compression, no distortion, even for head and shoulders), outdoor people photos, products. With both, you can do everything and have very natural looking photos.

[@bostonrolfwithjoelgheiler3348]

Are you using the XT5 or the XH lines as the body?

[@philporto]

fuji xh2s

[@babyboy1971]

I just got a Fuji XT5 and it’s really good. Selling my XT3 and likely gonna fund a third lens. Right now I have the 33 (incredible) and the new 56 (fantastic lens). I am between the 18 and 23. I have the X100 and I LOVE that camera for so many things. And I love the 35 equivalent focal length but I must admit I’m leaning towards the 18, as the 28 was my favorite environmental portrait and travel lens back in my 35mm days. I’d love your thoughts.

[@michaelb9940]

Same boat This is about twice the price of the older 23mm f1.4 Do you think it’s worth the upgrade?

[@babyboy1971]

@@michaelb9940 I had to wait on lens expenditures due to finances being tight for the moment but I’m doing great with the XT5, 33 and 56 and the X100V is my “third lens”. When I do get a new lens, it’s likely going to be a 18 for sure. I mostly do headshots and portraits so it’s not a priority but I am definitely going to pick up the 18 at some point. If I did not have the X100, it would be a harder choice, because the 23 is a great length. Really, 18 or 23, both great. But the 18 gets so many good reviews. Fuji’s new lenses are so good. Especially on the XT5. Fast to focus, beautiful images and sharp as a tack. As for the new 23 vs old, I don’t know. I will say that I moved from the X100F to the X100V and the upgrade on THAT 23 is INSANE! It’s literally twice as sharp, even wide open, and focus is really fast, it’s incredible for a compact camera lens.

[@streetsbydenis]

I can't really make a choice between the 18mm and the 23mm..

[@philporto]

honestly, can't go wrong on either as far as quality. It will just be which focal length fits your style best. Id rent and do a side by side comparison of which produces the image that best fits who you are as a photographer.

[@ghas4151]

I’m having this problem too. I’m undecided on the 18 or 23 to pair with my 50 f1. Have you made a choice yet?

[@streetsbydenis]

@@ghas4151 Yes, got the 23 with my 33. If i need wider in the future, i'll just pick up the 18 too

[@stefan33uk]

@@streetsbydenis I think these focal lengths make a good pairing, despite the crap people say about them being “too close” to each other

[@streetsbydenis]

@@stefan33uk Exactly! :)

[@user-vf5ei9zg6o]

I’m 70 just travel photographer i have fuji 16f1.4 & fuji 16-55 f2.8. What should i get anthor prime lens as a all around > fuji 23 or 33 mm ???

[@philporto]

Honestly depends on style preference. If you have the 16 already, i may go for the 33 to give you a bit more versatility on your prime lenses

[@stefan33uk]

The Batman was pretty good 🤔

[@27hdyx6b3ym3w]

This lens also has a bit of noticeable barrel distortion. Quite weird when Fuji's new 18mm f1.4 virtually has none. Hope they rerelease a better version of this 23mm ii.