Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 (vs XF 35mm f/2 WR)

[@MrAmilburn1]

Let's hope for an xc 50mm f2!

[@naigolrac1234]

I have the XC 35 for about 2 weeks now, I am loving it so far. Image quality is amazing for only $200! Thank you for this review, this helped me decide on getting the XC.

[@johnleftwich650]

Great review. I have the XC 50-230 F4.5-6.7 and I am continually surprised at the image quality throughout its focal range. I would love for Fuji to bring out an XC 100-400mm lens.

[@dialdfordramas]

Omggggg , I'm so excited to use mine, I just bought it. I came from canon and transfer to fuji ecosystem... Waiting for my xt200 body soon.

[@Noisette1011]

Love those xc images! They seem to have a magical character of their own - excited for the release of the lens - thanks for a great review!

[@cyrfung]

The lens is great but I’m even more impressed by how well your wife held the pose and expression between shots.

[@KentuckyMan30]

Me too! She was a trooper.

[@giselesmith7795]

Great review with real world examples. I always check your Fuji reviews (and Omar Gonzales) because you are genuine and warm and not overly technical. Thanks.

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@INDERSHOW]

i have xt100 when i see price of f2 lens like bro my xt100 cost 360 dollar xf lenses hella pricey for me finally i got something i can buy thanks for video

[@michaelburke7428]

Thank you for an excellent review, you put a lot of work into it, most appreciated!

[@bethebestyoucanbe7746]

Great images. Sir can i ask what shutter speed and film simulation did you use on those pics. Thanks so much

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! Shutter speed just varied based upon the situation. So, it's really all over the place. As far as the film simulation used, I shoot raw and edit in LR. Most of the time I start with applying Classic Chrome, then I tweak it from there.

[@Rodrigo_xt8c2]

Thank you for your comparison videos. They are spot on and you do a great job! Definitely helping me find which lens I want.

[@KentuckyMan30]

Glad they help!

[@jimmyhinAK]

That’s good to know based on your reviews and some other KZbin photographers I bought a used xt-1 for $225 American dollars. Don’t have a lens yet was considering doing what I do on my canon full frame adapting vintage lenses.

[@mribi]

Thanks for this review, very helpful to see how similar they are. Seeing how many photos you share in your videos really shows how much you are about photography rather than the gear ❤️ love it!

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! It was a different video for me to do. I've only ever reviewed gear I own and have used for a long time, but it was nice to do something different.

[@victorherrero611]

Thanks for this video! It's has been quite useful. And you have really lovely models :)

[@josephalmazan4805]

Just bought an xt30 most likely going to buy the xc to get things started

[@rosemarym3020]

Snap! I'm getting an XT30 next week with 18-55mm lens and my next lens to buy will be the XC 35mm ☺️ How are you getting on with it?

[@thegrahams100]

Thanks for the review, recently bought an X1 Pro and this lens, getting great results ... ty

[@BEASTxMODE]

Impressive performance for a $200 lens. The best part about this is that it'll lower the demand/cost of the other two 35mm lenses. Can't wait!

[@gerben4875]

I am curious: have you got the lens now? What is your experience? I dont mind controlling aperture via scroll wheel on xt3 (in some cases it might be quicker and more convenient and holding in 1 hand)

[@BEASTxMODE]

@@gerben4875 Yes I did get it, it's an awesome lens! The reviewers are correct, Image quality is identical to the XF 35mm f2 version. As for the aperture ring, I have a XF 27mm lens so I'm used to just using the scroll wheel.

[@BojanBojovic]

Thanks, great video as usual. Very strange things happen in the middle of the frame, it looks like XC is somehow de-centered as it is as sharp right in the centre, but few pixels left it gets soft. The same happens at the bottom, it gets softer while at the top of the frame it is as sharp as XF. I watched another video in which those two lenses were optically identical, it is maybe something wrong with that particular lens.

[@KentuckyMan30]

This was one possible explanation from a commenter: "It does look more like a focus shift/curve in the XC rather than a matter of sharpness. On that bookshelf example yeah, those books are softer, but the wood behind is much sharper on the XC example. Usually "pre-production" doesn't matter because the optical formula is the first design element to get locked down and doesn't get changed in the year or so before release, but in this instance I'm thinking if they only have a limited number of test copies to send out and that one has already seen some use, could be the plastic has warped or worn a bit and the lens might be mounting too far into the camera as a result, causing consistent back- or slanted-focus. I had that problem with the plastic Canon 50mm many years ago. The optical formula is identical to the XF version so there's no reason for the XC to have a curved field normally. So I'd hazard a guess that the plastic mount is the culprit." Seems possible. Haha. Regardless, it didn't affect my real world shots for the most part. This might be an explanation for why the sweater on my wife in one of the side by sides was sharper towards the bottom on the XF and softer on the XC. Both same apertures, nailed focus on the focal point (her face) and in theory, if the XF kept the bottom of her sweater sharp, the XC should have too.

[@rtpwyk]

Good job, KYMang, and good job Fuji! Thanks for the vid!

[@mrhillcityva434]

Excellent video!! Great photos!

[@EvgeniyShulzhenko]

thank you for this review! it seems that T-stop of new lens brighter than an old version

[@KentuckyMan30]

It very well could be! That's something I didn't think about.

[@patrick-resendiz]

Looks great! Is the classic chrome preset you use Fuji specific or can I get it and use on my Sony raw until I transition to Fuji (which I’m excited to do). 👍 And is this Classic Chrome or Classic Negative? I know you referenced a classic negative preset in another video. Thank you!

[@dave.mac.d]

I think it's great Fuji made this lens. Especially with the X-T20 being so cheap now if you don't have a weather-sealed body, you don't need a WR lens! If I ever get an X-T20 or 30, I'd definitely get this lens for it.

[@kstrohmeier]

Great review and video. I also enjoyed the slide show of real photos. You appear to be a very lucky man!

[@KentuckyMan30]

That I am! Let's just hope she doesn't wise up! Haha.

[@mogencheng3829]

wow! The samples def look incredible. Can't believe this lens is only $200. For me, $200 5 years ago meant some really cheap nikon lens with loud AF and unsuable af in low light

[@gerben4875]

Hopefully more xc primes will follow!

[@samwilliams3966]

Hey, great review! I’ve just purchased a used X-T2 as my first Fujifilm (and first proper camera tbh), and this review was definitely useful to help me decide which would be better for me. The XC is definitely tempting but I still worry about longevity with the XC though- the plastic mount and body, no weather resistance. So I might save up for the XF...

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

It seems like a great option for someone on a budget. I would have no problem using it.

[@dalewhitehead7527]

Good video . Not surprised at all by the optical quality of this XC lens . All of Fuji XC lenses perform really well . I had both the XC 50-230 and the XF 55-200 and after a couple months shooting and comparing them sold the XF and kept the XC . The differences I saw were similar to what you have found with the two 35’s . XC lenses are great would like to see them put out a couple of more XC primes . Maybe the 90mm ,which would be awesome , I always think I would like this lens but don’t know if I would use it enough to justify the price but a XC version would be worth a purchase .

[@rosemarym3020]

Great video! Brilliant comparison of the two lenses. I've been trying to decide between the two and this has really helped. The photos look good in Lightroom, I've seen other videos where the Fuji RAW files don't look good at all. Did you do anything to them beforehand or are they straight out of the camera?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! As for the raw files, I didn't do anything to them prior to importing. They were just standard raws straight from the camera processed by LR.

[@GONZOFAM7]

Very nice review. Thanks.

[@theonlylivingboy]

Thanks for your thoughts, I'm going to order. 😊

[@olewiseone1079]

This would be perfect for my hiking trips in the Red River Gorge/Natural Bridge instead of taking my more expensive XF 35 F1.4. It wouldn’t hurt so much if it were to get damaged.

[@ArifKhan.]

Very nice bokeh even at F2.8. I think I'd still go for the XF...perhaps a used one, to bring it closer to the price of a new XC. I find Fujifilm cameras are as much about the 'feel' as they are about technical proficiency . When you feel good about what you have, you tend to be more engaged in the process of imaging creating. But that said, if if budget is a major factor, it's good to know that this lens still performs well. :)

[@Princeton_James]

Glad I preordered this one.

[@darrenhayward1976]

great images, what software did you use to put together the slideshow

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! I just use Final Cut to edit my videos.

[@stevenpankhurst5304]

Im getting one!! Great video!

[@onegrapefruitlover]

The differences could be down to copy variation of the same optics. Maybe quality control of the xc lens is not as good as with the xf?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Could be. This was a pre-production copy too, so that could always have something to do with it.

[@charles0902]

Excellent photos. What's the name of the preset you used ?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! For the majority of my photos, I apply the Classic Chrome preset in LR then boost the vibrance (anywhere from +30 to +60). From there I do some minor contrast adjustments and add a slight vignette.

[@manpreetsingh9355]

did i hear correct XC does not have Aperture ring??

[@Rocking_J_Studio]

Based on your comments about sharpness, I'd guess the XC has some field curvature compared to the XF. For most photography, that shouldn't matter much. It only becomes readily evident when photographing a flat subject like the books. Microcontrast appears better in the XF, but for the money, the XC looks to be a great lens! Very nice comparison work!

[@gerben4875]

Is this realy the case or perhaps just a framing issue? What I hear/read it is optically identical?

[@EddieInzauto]

Differences in SS could also result from shooting center-weighted metering on one image and pattern on the other.

[@viktorrahal2079]

Nice review! I have a fujifilm x-t20 with the xf 18-55mm, If I buy this lens (XF or XC F2), will it help me take much better portrait pictures than the XF Kit lens? When zooming 55mm, on F4, this XF Kit lens takes nice portraits when I am near the model.

[@DECKARD263354BR]

Great review Kentucky Man ! I just bought the 35mm xf f2 and it is hazy and soft in the center and only really improves from f4-f5.6, does it seem like i have a bad copy of this lens ? I tested the center on my xf14 2.8, xf 23mm 1.4 and they were both razor sharp in the center.(I only tested the center of the frame) I would love to hear some opinions on this please:)

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! As for the XF 35mm, the hazy and softness you speak of hasn't been my experience at all with that lens. I find that super sharp wide open actually. It's possible something might be wrong with it, but I'm not sure what to tell ya. The only thing I could think of is if you weren't nailing focus with it being wide open, but then again you're saying your 23mm 1.4 is nice and sharp so I'm not really sure.

[@DECKARD263354BR]

@@KentuckyMan30 Thanks for your reply, I've actually set the camera up on my table so it's been completely still and have used a 2 second timer, focus has been spot on with the XT-3 and for sure even my xf14 is razor sharp in the center, i have contacted the store for a replacement copy. Thankyou so much and I absolutely love your channel !! Mike

[@nathanielngosy]

@@DECKARD263354BR Hi Sir. Christopher Frost's review of the 35/2.0 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfEnmujebZ5aKc) showed the same results with the close focus issues of your copy. Perhaps it's a known issue with the lense similar to the 23/2.0. But the 50/2.0 didn't have the same flaw which was also reviewed by Frost (kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHu0q3-ofdh3rc0).

[@foblivio]

This is a useful video. Thanks!

[@willfudge8131]

have you tried putting a lens hood on it off of any of your other fuji lenses? I prefer to leave the hoods on instead of filters for protecting the front glass on my lenses.

[@KentuckyMan30]

I haven't.

[@ChristopheLanglois]

Thank you for sharing your impressions on the new 35mm from Fuji. Could you please share your views in regards to MFD and video autofocus abilities?

[@KentuckyMan30]

MFD is exactly the same as on the XF. Both are 1.15'/35cm. As far as autofocus for video, I'm probably the last person to ask honestly. Haha. As far as I'm concerned, none of my Fuji's shoot video.

[@ChristopheLanglois]

KentuckyMan30 👍🏻🙏🏻🤣

[@eXaviar]

You are doin better looking into the lens. keep at it. It is more pleasing to watch that way 👍

[@djxcel23]

Very nice review

[@NikhilSingh36]

What's the use of the ring on the lens ?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Nikhil Singh It’s a focusing ring for when you want to manually focus.

[@EDHBlvd]

Wow that snowflake on her head. Crazy. Awesome.

[@Hazard4Tactical]

Fuji's are heavier than any other APS-C like Sony a6500 so maybe going with a plastic lens is good to keep that weight down (a lot of weight is in the lens metal.)

[@joelbeltran9127]

You said the XT1 is your preferred camera to use. Why that instead of the T2?

[@KentuckyMan30]

I love the X-Trans II sensor in it, for one. I actually prefer the "look" of the photos to the X-T2. I love the overall "feel" of using the X-T1 with a lens like the 35mm f/2. I prefer the shutter button (small thing, but contributes to the experience), I really like the ISO dial being inherently in a locked position. It's a more involved process to change the ISO vs. the X-T2; and for personal shooting, more involved= more fun for me. Ha. Overall, I get more joy from the experience and I actually prefer the look of the images. I'm working on a video comparing side by side photos taken with the X-T1 and T2 to show how they differ. Should be out by the end of February or beginning of March.

[@joelbeltran9127]

KentuckyMan30 Awesome, just got an XT-3 coming from an XT-10. There is definitely some magic in those earlier cameras. I got the XT-3 in hopes of taking my love of photography into a professional direction. Thank you for taking the time to answer, it's a big reason as to why your channel is doing so well.

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! From what I've seen, the X-T3 is a good choice for that!

[@luissalazar2021]

What do you recommend me for group shootings ? Please, thankx

[@robertthompson240]

XF is clearly warmer and has much better contrast

[@NewEyesMedia]

Robert Thompson totally agree

[@GrandHuevotes]

pretty sure they have the same glass lens elements. differences like that can happen even shot to shot as the camera re-analyzes the scene with a new shutter press. there’s really no reason for fujifilm to change the lens elements when they already invested in the r&d. this lower cost option helps them recoup the cost on this optical design.

[@zzzzzzz9077]

Uhm no the image quality is about the same

[@plaidmustache]

i think there's supposed to be labelling on the photos for which lens is being used right? It looks like you labelled xt-1 vs xt-2 but this is supposed to be comparing lenses?

[@KentuckyMan30]

The comparison to the XF version starts at 8:50. The slideshow was just photo examples from the XC.

[@prathyushraj2759]

How is the image lens with fujifilm X-T 100?

[@paoloa6703]

you really sold this lens..thanks!

[@sudhanblogs4597]

I have one doubt is this lens for crop sensor or we get 50mm focal length in xt3?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Yes. This is a Fuji X-mount only lens. In full frame terms, it's the equivalent to a 50mm.

[@mainakghosh2089]

Can i change the aperture on xc35 mm pls ans

[@Tina-qb3cb]

I really wish i had it right now :"( it isn't available in my country yet. how about auto focus compare to XF 35 f2 ?

[@6stringstrum]

Thanks for posting. XF looks way more brilliant and sharper.

[@KentuckyMan30]

No problem! Meh, I really can't see that the XF would make any noticeable difference in day to day, real world shooting. I guess a better way to describe it is; I wasn't any less satisfied with the results of the pictures in the slide show. I could have just as easily used the XF for all those shots, and I don't think the outcome would have been any better.

[@mauroangelantoni6889]

Question. How can you two identical photos with two different lenses?

[@KentuckyMan30]

I'm not sure I understand the question fully. Both lenses are the same focal length and aperture with similar (if not same) optics. Side by side comparisons should in theory look identical.

[@mauroangelantoni6889]

KentuckyMan30 hi , I meant your wife has the same expression in both photos . How can be possible?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Oh! I just told her not to move. Haha. They were taken only about 5 seconds apart. I had the XC on one X-T2 and the XF on the other.

[@mauroangelantoni6889]

KentuckyMan30 🤓🤣😜

[@sherwinh1661]

are the sizes the same?

[@KentuckyMan30]

From about 1:38-2:10 you can see the size comparison between the two lenses. They are very similar in size.

[@nathan1874]

thanks for the review. You are my favourite youtuber about the fuji gear. One question, hows the autofocus performance of this lens on XT1 and XT2? Is there a lot of difference?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! I really didn't notice a difference with the subject matter I was shooting. In general, the X-T2 is going to have a bit faster autofocus, but for what I do, the X-T1 is plenty fast.

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Like for the F-4 and F-14 in the background 😁

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! I'm glad someone noticed! I've recently added a Harrier, F-35, F-16, and an F-86 Sabre. :D

[@marc6652]

It seems to be the same optical formula. The price spread between the XC and the XF is due to construction (metal + WR) and aperture ring. It's like a car. Same engine, same bodywork, but not the same options = not the same price.

[@KentuckyMan30]

Yep. I think it will be a winner.

[@kristiejochim3170]

Do you know if the focus of the 35 1.4 on the xt3 would be comparable with the 35 f2 on the xt2? Thanks!

[@KentuckyMan30]

Hey! I’m not sure I could give you a solid answer as I haven’t used either the 35mm 1.4 or the X-T3. I do know that it’s not as snappy as the f/2 versions, but people say the X-T3 breathes some new live into the slower focusing lenses (like the 35 1.4 and 56 1.2).

[@hddhdhxhxb1793]

Wow, amazing bang for the buck this lens! Unless you really need the water resistance, it’s a no brainer really!

[@gnashings]

I need some sort of a Fuji support group lol I really want to love my xt10, I bought a very basic kit second hand, not wanting to drag my dslr on vacation. I always liked what fuji has done with these, making them resemble actual cameras as much as possible, and I was ready to sing the praises of all things fuji. But... I came back bitterly disappointed and I do believe it is mostly due to user error, or even ignorance. This was my first experience with mirrorless and I am convinced I HATE mirrorless cameras, I can't stand evf's and now I have this little camera I can't even stand looking at. Please give me some relationship therapy. I really want to make this work. I suspect that the basic XC lenses the camera came with are a big party to this... The electric zoom is infuriating, slow, imprecise and I can't stand it - with a real lens, I know where I am just by feel... this thing... lacking any intuitiveness... yikes. The focus... that stupid volume dial of a focus ring is just completely useless. There is no tactile feel, I can't tell "where" I am in my focus range... I suspect better lenses would fix those issues - those are not tings I will ever get over, they are just garbage but then again, these are garbage lenses - perhaps the nicer XF lenses would fix this. But, the one thing that INFURIATES ME, is that every time I raise the camera to my eye it is zoomed in on a portion of the image... so I raise the camera to my eye, compose (usually confused as to what I am looking at), go to press the shutter and then it zooms out (to what the lens is actually seeing) and the moment is gone and I have to recompose... I just want it to behave like a real camera - I want the viewfinder to show me what my lens sees wide open, nothing more, nothing less. I don't trust the AF, it never gives me what I want in focus, and manual focus is really hit or miss, especially with that maddening zoom in that always happens. Is there a "SLR" setting? I don't want the camera to think for me, do anything for me, I just want it to do what it's told. I realize I will never like mirrorless with its fake little viewfinder that flickers and does stupid digital things, but this thing is small and handy and I think that millions of people smitten with these things can't all be crazy or wrong, so there must be something I am doing wrong. Anyway, I know this is off topic, please forgive that rant (cry for help? lol)

[@KentuckyMan30]

Wow. Haha. You've had quite the experience. As far as EVF's go, remember that the one in the X-T10 is something like 6 years old at this point and wasn't even top of the line at that time. They've come along way since then (although I still find the EVF in the X-T1 to be quite enjoyable). I'm not sure what the deal is with it being "cropped" when you look through the EVF. That certainly seems odd. Also not sure I can comment to your zoom lens issues as I've only ever shot with primes (save for my 10-24mm). As far as the camera just doing what it's told, I shoot in all manual so I don't have any experience with it not obeying. Haha. The only thing I leave in auto mode is the white balance which I find does a great job. I don't know, man. I know older, cheaper cameras aren't for everyone. Maybe you'd have more luck with an X-T20 or X-T30.

[@gnashings]

@@KentuckyMan30 you know, I initially just wanted to say how happy I was to find your channel, the videos are great and your approach to the subject is very refreshing, I've been binging the videos and enjoying them immensely! Thank you for the reply, and sorry about the rant, I didn't mean to go off in a grumpy old man tirade. I think I have to go now, looks like I have to tell some kids to get off my lawn and turn down that damn music 🤣🤣🤣

[@gnashings]

@@aceflibble THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I can't express how grateful I am for your incredibly generous Ave thoughtful reply, AND that you found the source of one of my biggest annoyances while trying to learn to like this little camera. I'm a film guy through and through, I only own a DSLR for paid work, and now this because I needed a travel pixel puncher (by "I needed" I mean I was told by a"higher power"🤣). I have a tonne of FD glass, as that's my go to 35mm system (ok let's be honest, I love old cameras so I have just about every system in some quantity lol), and I have a few old Nikkors and various Pentax etc lenses. That's a roundabout way of saying thank you again, what a great idea! I'm just a little put off by the various reviews of adapters pertaining to their dimensional fidelity. I think I would be quite happy with an f Mount, m42 and FD adapter. Sounds like a fun time. But I'm also quite tempted to try a few Fuji xf lenses. Thank you again!

[@gnashings]

@@aceflibble it's a miracle, it was exactly that, and now it's gone, thank you again!

[@KentuckyMan30]

Glad someone could be of help (I certainly didn't seem to be). Haha.

[@law32O8]

Seems like the XC is brighter than the XF. That is really interesting!

[@KentuckyMan30]

Yeah. The T-stops could be slightly different.

[@dmt99vn]

@@KentuckyMan30 i think XF has better micro contrast so you will think the XC brighter

[@AxelFoley-sb5re]

How about for video?

[@KentuckyMan30]

Unfortunately, I couldn't tell you as I'm not a videographer.

[@anywhichway4182]

I've been using my Nikon DX 35mm f/1.8 coupled with a K&F Concepts adapter (w/ aperture control) for my X-T20. I'm impressed with the sharpness of the XC and while I want the XF, I may go with the XC. Mostly from a cost perspective though. Thanks for another superb video!!

[@KentuckyMan30]

Glad I could help!

[@ared18t]

Fujifilms Plastic Fantastic

[@teleaddict23]

The XF looks better. Better sharpness and colour.

[@KentuckyMan30]

I think for most real world situations, you'd have to really split hairs as far as the image quality goes. I was just as pleased with what I was able to get out of the XC as I would have been with the XF. Take all the shots in the slideshow for example. I didn't feel like those were lacking in any way because they were taken with the XC and not the XF.

[@teleaddict23]

The small differences were noticeable. You said yourself that the XC wasn’t so sharp. That sort of thing is a bit of a deal breaker for me. The reason I chose Fuji is because the quality and feel of their lens is so good and to compromise on that defeats my reasons for shooting Fuji.

[@KentuckyMan30]

It's all about what one can tolerate. Keep in mind that this is a "budget" option (and a pre-production one at that). I did notice better performance in the corners on the XF, but again, this doesn't really matter in a majority of what I shoot in "real world" situations. I was beyond satisfied with the results from my real world shooting and honestly either lens would be sufficient for my needs in terms of image quality. I'm like you as far as the build quality and feel of their lenses. I'd pick the XF version over the XC any day simply because I like the better build quality and aperture ring. So, this lens isn't for you or I. However, I think for who this lens was made, it's a worthwhile investment.

[@xamuth]

I just order the XF it was about $120 difference in price. Hope it is worth the extra money.

[@25myma]

Been with this lens for a few months now and for $200, you just have to keep your mouth shut😁. Only thing I would change is the mount, not because its plastic, but because it is pretty loose and wiggly. Anyone knows if you can swap it with the metal screw of some $5 Chinese adapter or something and live happily ever after? Someone tried that?

[@vasilivoronin9272]

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