Fujifilm 50mm F2 - Still Worth Buying in 2023?

[@vascotek]

Great video well said

[@sandbilly100]

Thank you I enjoy your approach. I gave you a thumbs up for your help in deciding to get this lens which I'm now committed to doing. But I subscribed because you said that 'with this lens you aren't just doing photography but you are experiencing photography'. I enjoy many aspects of photography but most of all I enjoy the experience of photography; being out and paying attention and being alert to the world around me. Seeing and capturing a beautiful moment in time. The world talks to me and I take notes.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

This is so true about this lens. I have been shooting with it for a while, and it is still an amazing experience. I try everything I use to enhance my experience regardless of the technical characteristics! I am so glad you joined our community! Welcome!

[@novaro0296]

Great video subscribed! Completely different question where did you get the sweater from?

[@Metalfreakz17]

This lens is a gem. it gets almost no love like the 23mmf2 but those are the two lenses I took my favorite pictures with. and for some people who are not sure about it for a portrait lens, If you do close up portraits this lens is really nice, just for full body it isn't the best. but hey every lens has its limitations. for studio portraits and detail shots it is killer too because the lens is razor sharp.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Of ciurse Michael. Lenses are tools and not every tool has the same use. But this one is a gem. It doesn't do everything but it does a lot very well!I might look at the 23mm in the near future too. Fuji has a lot of great lenses and I am about to invest more in them!

[@svenyss]

I already own the Fuji 23 f 2 and so I'm gonna buy this one as well because I love the focal length and I also like the size and wight. On the streets or when I#m traveling I don't need a f 1.4 which is bigger and heavier. By the way, nice channel I subscribed. :-) Keep up the good work!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

The Fuji 50mm F/2 has still been one of my favorite lenses for Fuji so far. I should make an updated video for it as I have more things to say. I am glad you liked the channel man! I am very glad to have you on board!

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

I have the 16mm wr 1.4 and this 50mmf2. My next in-between is going to be the pancake 27mm. I think be covered for nature, travel, and occasional portraits with family

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Sure. There are plenty of options in the range of 27mm and it is definitely vey useful for everyday use. I recently used and reviewed the Pergear 25mm and the TT Artisan 27mm. They are fan lenses, both with their quirks of course, but they are on the budget side for those that want to experiment without breaking the bank. I would like to get my hands on some Fuji lenses around the same focal length to compare though.

[@JustinEspejo]

the photos look so beautiful man! great job!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Appreciate it Justin!Glad you liked it mate!

[@ghostofgw7781]

I've been thinking about this lens a lot lately probably will buy it soon . Just discovered your chanel and i already learn a few things , great work and photos as well .Thank you, happy 2023 !

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Welcome Ghost! It is a great lens. It's very hard to fo wrong with it! Let me know if you have any questions in the future! Happy new year!

[@SithTracy]

I recently got the 50 F2. I own the other F2 lenses (23 & 35) as well as the original 2014 release of the 56 F1.2, but this 50 looks great at F2. Using it with the original X-Pro1 and X-Pro2. The 56 hunts badly in low light and makes things challenging, but the 50 is excellent and is becoming a favorite of mine.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Very nice comparison Tracy. I am sure this will help people make their choice if they are between those two lenses.

[@andrewblackmore9716]

I shoot almost everything on my 35mm f2 and love it. I also have a 23mm f2 but have mixed feelings about it. This 50mm looks like a sure bet, so thanks for your clear and informative views (with some great shots too). Also, I've just spotted your profile picture and realised I follow you on Instagram!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

haha! Cheers Andrew! I keep my profile picture the same so people can find me in other social media as well. Indeed you can't go wrong with this lens although I am now considering testing out some of the other lens options around the 50mm mark for Fujifilm cameras to see if there are any better options out there. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@salarycat]

I got this lens back in the day, mostly as a more affordable option vs the 56 1.2. I gotta say it never quite worked for me, the aperture was a bit less than I wanted for portraits and it's not vert flexible focal length for general shooting. Doesn't quite zoom in enough, and isn't quite wide enough either. Every now and then I try to give it another shot but I ended up unimpressed. But it it inspiring to see your photos and how great use you make of this lens, I should try it once again!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

It depends on what works for you. We don't see the world the same way and a different focal length that doesn't work for me might work for you. Having said that have you tried the 56mm F/1.2. I am thinking of getting it and using it in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@arjunrai9555]

Just got a used excellent copy for £215 - for that price I can’t complain 🤠

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Nice!Definitely a bargain!You are going to enjoy it very much!

[@mannyquinn5841]

Well, I was going to buy this lens, used (350$ Canadian) but after I saw your video, I'll wait to buy it next year (2023) in order to enjoy all its advantages. Best wishes for 2023!!!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

You can still buy it now Manny. I am just saying that this lens will be one of the best options in 2023 too. And of course you will enjoy its advantages anytime you buy it. Anyways. Best wishes for 2023!

[@mannyquinn5841]

@@AristeidisSfakianos Of course, bro. I was just indulging. Love your videos. Love the accent. You are a great facilitator. Σας εύχομαι καλά Χριστούγεννα με αυτούς που αγαπάτε και ένα πολύ γεμάτο νέο έτος 2023!!! Συνεχίστε να μοιράζεστε την όμορφη δουλειά σας!! ** this is Google Greek. Don't blame me, bro.😀

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Haha!I figured Manny but thought of replying seriously just to be one the safe side!Glad you do because my accent doesn't seem to go anywhere any time soon! 😋 It was pretty good Greek actually!All the best to you too mate!Have a great Christmas time and Happy New Year!

[@mannyquinn5841]

@@AristeidisSfakianos Yeah, lucky you... Christmas in Greece, the Greek Islands, Metaxa, Extremely beautiful sunsets, While me, here in this great Snow Paradise we call Canada, freezing my ...... in Montreal. Keep the accent!!!! 😀

[@paceyombex]

It would be better to add Sigma 56 on the comparison part, since the prices of both are quite close.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Fair enough. I will consider this for a future video. Thanks!

[@paceyombex]

@@AristeidisSfakianos No problem! This is a lens that's been catching my attention lately, and it's hard to find a comparison between the two.

[@Stories_4_Everyone]

The sigma is the sharpest lens Ive ever owned but it lacks micro contrast. Images are sharp as hell but quite flat. The 50mm fuji has a much nicer rendering and great micro contrast

[@guillaumesandmayer7053]

I just bought my 50mm f2 today. Total bargain. 2nd hand with no box but complete with hood and caps - $400 Australian dollars - Impressed so far. A far cry from my biased personal impressions of the Fujicron 23mm f2. Nothing objectively negative to say about the tiny 23mm but it just wasn't a happy marriage. As for the 35mm f2 - I already have the f1.4 variant so that will never come into being for me..

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Nice one!The 50mm F/2 is still one of my favorite lenses. I just took it out this weekend to photograph fireworks and people at night. I absolutely love it. You found a good bargain there indeed! I will be using the 23mm for the channel in the near future. So I will form my own opinion. At the moment, I am checking out the 16mm F/2.8, and I am preparing a video for it. The 35mm F/1.4 is great, in my opinion, for photography. It lacks weather sealing, but -between us- I've taken it out in rain, and it is fine. I don't recommend trying it, though!😋 Thanks for checking out the video!

[@guillaumesandmayer7053]

@@AristeidisSfakianos Funny that you mention the 35mm f1.4's weather sealing - believe it or not - a friend of mine dropped his copy into a bucket of water and after frantically retrieving it. It was absolutely fine! Not an advertisement for taking it out in a thunderstorm but the 35mm f1.4 remains one of those 'must have' Fuji X primes in my opinion.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

wow. That's a good test I guess. I agree with you. It is budget friendly, it has great quality and its own character. @@guillaumesandmayer7053

[@halfalligator6518]

Nice review thanks! I purchased this partly because it looks so great on my silver X-e4. I'm also buying the 27mm pancake because I feel that's just what the X-e4 demands. The big question is.... do I sell my 35mm 1.4? It's a great lens but it feels too close to the 27mm and the 50mm.... hmmmmm, I hate going back and forward all the time with my lens kit decisions!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Glad you liked it! This is very hard to say. It all depends on what is your preference when shooting. If it was me I would keep all three of them because I like switching between focal lengths. Don't like staying with the same focal length for too long and getting too comfortable. But that is just me.

[@Jennifer-wr9si]

as someone who has bought back lens she has sold before, just keep all the lenses you love, even if you have some 'logic' for not keeping them (eg focal lengths that are too close). obviously, I'm also assuming you don't need cash...

[@halfalligator6518]

@@Jennifer-wr9si yeah good advice... I decided to keep it :). Not that i need to justify anything to myself but I now think of it as having 2 sets of 2 (I only take 2 with me usually). I could take out that 18mm & 35mm, or the 27mm & 50mm. The fact 2 are close is irrelevant now with this mindset. I know... I'm neurotic probably 😆

[@nakiasmith1915]

Do you have a video on, or can you share tips on getting the auto focus setting adjusted properly? I have the X-T5, and it doesn't seem to be doing what it should.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

A "focus techniques" video is well overdue. I will do make one

[@jimpap13]

πολι ωραιο!!

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Σ'ευχαριστω φιλε μου!

[@KalvinPatel]

Just got this, using a x-t20 right now but still a newbie. Do you recommend shooting manual for this lens?

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Sure. It is a great all around lens. The focus ring is smooth and nice. I would suggest you use the focus assistant modes of the camera if you shoot manual

[@TheN3Nad]

Too bad the point of the video expired on 31.12.2023. Now I don't know if this lens is worth buying in 2024 or not. ;)

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

Maybe that's a good opportunity to make an updated version of this video for 2024 and beyond, then! 🤣

[@Rooftopaccessorizer]

i hate this style of video. yes, it was worth it in the 2020 video, and the 2021 video, and the 2022 video. especially when its a staple lens that literally every fuji shooter has heard of. is it worth it ? if you need an f2 50 then yes, the specs are irrelevant.

[@AristeidisSfakianos]

I am sorry you feel this way about this type of video but I am thankful for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@basilbrush9888]

Well, Fuji didnt make a 50mm f2 version B did they, so logically your title is incorrect. It's still a Fuji current line product. Perhaps using correct titles next time? Perhaps using a title of.....uuummmmm............" Fujifilm 50mm F2 - Still Worth Buying? " It could be 2024, 25, 26 30, 80 and so on. If they still make the lens, then the year of purchase is...................... irrelevant

[@dakzer55]

Not sure why you are saying title is incorrect. It is very clear, the title reflects the year 2023 when the video was released, and aims to question if the XF 50mm f2 is still worth having in that year. Pretty clear english to me, and you come across as slightly racist as english is not the video presenters 1st language 😮