Fujinon 35mm f1.4 vs Fujinon 35mm f2 -- the BEST lenses of the lineup?

[@AJ-em2rb]

there are so many reviews discussing these lenses and each reviewer (yourself included) does a great job talking about the differences, but no reviewers show images by the 35/1.4@1.4 side by side to the same scene taken by the 35/2@2. that's all i really want to see, direct side by side comparisons if the lenses both wide open at their nearest focal length, a tight headshot (or similar photo like the one you did of the camera), a mid body shot or equivalent, and a full body shot or equivalent. these would highlight the differences (or lack thereof) one could expect to see between the two lens's image capability in a realistic sense.

[@cris_photography]

That’s not a bad point indeed! I’ll keep that in mind for my next review 😉

[@milknosugar29]

Started with f2 on xt3. Excellent lens but was tempted by 1.4 and fell in love! Sold the f2. 1.4 is great for street and much quicker to focus than people make out even if not quite as zippy as the f2. The character, rendering and out of focus blur more than compensate! Highly recommended but if i never tried the 1.4 i would have remained very happy with the f2 also :)

[@cris_photography]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts - I agree! Take care Jon

[@mdw1927]

I have the 35mm f1.4 and it came with both types of lens caps, although both are a pain to use. I find most modern day lenses are optically fantastic but sometimes a bit sterile. There are lenses that can produce very sharp images and others that just make you smile. For me the 35mm f1.4 falls into the second category. Enjoying your channel and greetings from Bern

[@cris_photography]

Thank you Micheal! I agree, the caps are not up to par and could be improved big time. I love using vintage manual focusing lenses - especially Russian ones for their organic looks so I see what you mean when you say they are a bit sterile - makes sense. Thanks for the feedback and glad you like my channel. Take care!

[@gessinibirad2980]

@@cris_photography Just a question for the f1.4. Does the slow autofocus affect the quality of the image? Does it make images blurry? Thank you!

[@ozuidema]

Man, I so agree with you there!

[@ricstars95]

😂 what is your 1st rate category in 35mm range then?

[@alexromero4315]

I’ve had both. Given the dynamic range of newer Fuji cameras I’ve been pretty happy with the f2. I had the 1.4 and it just felt really slow next to the f2. For me that’s a huge factor considering these lenses are a couple hundred dollars apart. For street photography the snappy auto focus on the f2 is always a breeze to use.

[@cris_photography]

Totally! I love the f2 version as well (it’s the one I kept too). Cheers

[@stayuntilforever]

I'll keep my 35mm1.4 forever but the 7artisans 35mm1.2 mark2 is a more fun an rewarding lens to use when you nail the focus. It's well built, small, beautiful and cheap

[@cris_photography]

Cool! Yes it’s a good lens too

[@erikfarkas7868]

You can actually put the round lens cap under the square hood of the 1.4... It's pretty easy to do, just pinch it and rotate slightly. It wont work if you pinch it horizontally, do it vertically. It works with both, old and new caps.

[@cris_photography]

Cool!

[@Snapit551]

Great video about my favourite focal length for Fuji cameras!! I have the Fuji 35mm f2 + 1.4 version also the mitakon 0.95 35mm and also the ziess 35mm f2 , so each of these lenses have different strengths and qualities in how they render the images and I love each one of them

[@cris_photography]

Nice! I ought to try those out 😅

[@robbertredert]

I have the 35 F2 and its great lens. A friend of mine suggested it to me when getting in to the fuji system and I'm so glad I went for it! 2 years later and I'm thinking of getting the 35mm 1.4 version to replace this one because of the extra stop of light that you get with it. I'm still undecided so if anyone has some extra pro's or cons's to help me out please let me know :) i fount a used 1.4 for around 350 euro's so that's really not bad at all.. Oh and Cris, Loved the video! I subscribed and look forward to more vids! Cheers,

[@cris_photography]

Hello Robbert! Thanks for stopping by and for sharing your setup! Yes the 1.4 version has something that the f2 version doesn't have in terms of DOF so if you don't need to compact(er) size and the WR, the 1.4 version is by far my favorite (as you saw on the shots also). 350 euro is a steal, I'd go for it if you can! Take care

[@outisfound9956]

The 35 1.4 Fuji and my Super Takumar 50mm 1.4 are my two happy lenses that just add magic to a photo.

[@cris_photography]

Cool! Gotta give the Super Takumar 50mm 1.4 a try one of these days Cheers!

[@paceyombex]

interesting that at the same aperture the f/2 seems to have a smoother background. The amount of aperture blade does make a difference.

[@cris_photography]

Totally 💯

[@yukihanakata1589]

I had researched both of these lens for a long time and I decide to take 1.4 version :')

[@cris_photography]

Very good choice Yuki!

[@shinedas8499]

@@cris_photography which lens is shaper 1.4 or f2

[@mauropappaterra]

@@shinedas8499 f2 is cheaper

[@runi2453]

Why?

[@TheFrankm3]

Great video - thanks. I think overall I prefer the f2, the focus seems a lot quicker to me. Also, the f1.4 external focus motor sounds like an antique 😂. Having said that, I miss the close focus ability of the f1.4.

[@cris_photography]

Yup, I fully agree with you 💯

[@edv.fernandez6241]

Hello, first of all, I enjoyed watching your very informative video. I would appreciate your response as I am not a professional photographer. My Fujifilm X-T5 camera came with the XF16-80mm lens. It has a maximum aperture of f/4 at 16mm. Let's say that there is a group of people in front of a painting inside of a museum, would you use a 23mm or 35mm lens? I am considering purchasing either with f1.4. Thank you!

[@cris_photography]

Hello there, thanks for the message. I’d personally go with the 23mm for this type of photography (23 being a great focal length for everyday use as well). Take care!

[@edv.fernandez6241]

@@cris_photography Hi, thank you very much for the response. I appreciate it.

[@serchromo8326]

Thanks for the video. For video is the 1.4 manually focus easy? And once you lock the focus does it keep the focus on the subject.?? That's for me more important than the speed of the focus.

[@cris_photography]

Hello Ser, thanks for your comment. To be honest I don't use fuji much for filming (Sony or Lumix) so I didn't test these out for that purpose. You do bring up a valid point and I might test that out at some point soon. Stay tuned! Take care

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

They're both rubbish for video. If you're serious about video you need the XT4 and 1.4/18. I've heard the 2/50 works decent but never tried it myself. I don't own a zoom lens and never looked into those, so know nothing about them.

[@mlmrv1060]

First, your background color is superb! Very easy and not straining to the eye. Your comparison review between this 2 lenses are an opener to choose between them. Thank you

[@cris_photography]

Thanks a lot for your feedback - much appreciated and glad it could be helpful to you. Take care

[@angumotzfeldt3093]

The same as you can't compare Summilux and Summicron, you just can't compare these two. The rendering (keyword) of the 1.4 is so much different and the experience is so much more organic that even if they are the same focal length, they are worlds apart. I had both and used them for years. I kept the 1.4 version, the Fujilux.

[@cris_photography]

Nice Angu! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I much prefer the rendering of the f1.4 version as well personally. Take care

[@anbar5675]

35mm (in Aps-C) is a focal length I don't use because 23-27mm is my real comfort zone. I know that since analogic era, when my 50mm lens was always in the shelve. Nevertheless I would like to try the Fuji 35mm lenses.

[@cris_photography]

I see! Ya I myself became more of a 24/28 full frame focal length more than a 35 (23 equivalent APS-C). The 35mm of Fuji (50 full frame) isn’t bad for portrait and I took some amazing portraits with it but not my focal length or choice either (not so nifty the fifty 😁🤟🏼)

[@anbar5675]

​@@cris_photography, agreed totally. I would like to try the 35mm (on Aps-C) for portraiture, not travel or street photography.

[@doctornebula]

You can use a clip on lens cap with the square hood on the 1.4. Take a little bit more effort to angle it through but muscle memory kicks in and it becomes easy to do.

[@cris_photography]

Good point!

[@lrmbvv]

have them both, but 35mm 1.4, because I like the cheap japanese feel of it, sort of a tin toy lightness, weird but there you have it, Oh yea, the classic results from digital, the F2 is very nice wide open all the time, super fast on focus.

[@cris_photography]

Makes sense 👍🏼 thanks for your feedback

[@zachjernigan9976]

I was having a really tough decision until you pointed out the lens cap thing. Thank you for that. The 1.4 though I prefer its character, is not fanny pack friendly based on what I'm seeing here

[@cris_photography]

Thanks Zach, glad this could be helpful to you

[@Ed-lz4jv]

when shooting people on the street my main lens is mostly 35mm or even my Sigma 56 F1.4 prime. But the newer XF33 f1.4 is arriving today. I have the f2.0 and f1.4 primes you testing. I think will sell the old but still nice 35 F1,4. I want the WR on both the 33mm and 35 f2 as I have a X-E3 and a T5. will buy a used 23mm F2 WR also

[@cris_photography]

Nice setup!

[@gregoryoutdoors]

I got both, actually bought 1.4 cheaper and got f2 on sale now ;) 1.4 is just much more fun to use.

[@cris_photography]

Can’t agree more with you Gregory! The 1.4 version is amazing. Cheers

[@gessinibirad2980]

Just a question for the f1.4. Does the slow autofocus affect the quality of the image? Does it make images blurry? Thank you!

[@istvantoth7431]

Great review, thanks man it was really helpful to decide ... !

[@cris_photography]

Am glad it could help you! Take care

[@1234Lino1234]

i have the magical 35mm 1.4 lens and i love it! keep the great work, didnt now you're from switzerland, cheers from Bern! im considering to maybe buy the new 33mm or the new 30mm fujinon lens... they are amazing lenses...

[@cris_photography]

Hello fellow Swiss photographer 😅😉 I am currently working on the review of the new 30mm macro lens. The 33 is phenomenal but if you love your 35… I’d keep that one 😏 cheers!

[@1234Lino1234]

@@cris_photography ah sounds nice looking forward to the video :)

[@paolobertolami9738]

Hi Cris and thanks for this comparison. I'm on the market for the 35mm... what about the OVF of the X-pro2 with the size of the lens? Did you noti notice a significant difference?

[@cris_photography]

Hello Paolo, thanks. The OVF of the Pro series does show some lenses but you should be ok with the 35. I would highly suggest to go with the f2 version thought - for size purposes (unless you need that extra stop of light). Cheers

[@fatboyslimz2554]

Yay i graduated from NYIP also. I just switched to Fuji , thanks for the video and knowledge.

[@RODPROD1873]

I've got the xf16 1.4 and the xf50 2.0, with the xf16-80 4.0. Do I go for the xf35 1.4, xf35 2.0, or the sigma30 1.4? Cost isn't overly important, though the xf33 1.4 is not an option. Thanks.

[@cris_photography]

Personally I love the results of the 35 f1.4. But if u need WR and the size and weight are important then I’d for for the f2 version. I’d take Fujinon over Sigma (of the budget allows) all day, everyday, twice on Sunday! Take care

[@aykutaktasphotographer]

hi I use 35 f 2 lenses but I always had 1.4 in mind. When I watched your beautiful video, I saw that f2 was enough.

[@cris_photography]

Nice! Yes the f2 version can do almost all the the 1.4 version does and it does other things the 1.4 version can’t do 😅 enjoy your lens and thanks for stopping by!

[@aykutaktasphotographer]

@@cris_photography I have one more question. I want to buy a second camera xt30. Can I use this camera for professional work?

[@cris_photography]

Yes you certainly can - same sensor as the XT3 and 4 or Xpro 3 so without a question. I do prefer a slightly bigger size such as the XT3 but the T30 is plenty for pro work 👍🏼

[@gessinibirad2980]

Just a question for the f1.4. Does the slow autofocus affect the quality of the image? Does it make images blurry? Thank you!

[@cris_photography]

No it doesn’t. What could blur is a shower shutter speed. Take care

[@stefanooo-ej8dw]

Thank you for the Video 👌🏻💯 for several weeks I'm looking on the 35mm but haven't decided yet which one I should buy.

[@sarassoap]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@cris_photography]

Thanks 🙏😀

[@hiteshjoshi3148]

hello sir can we adjust f2 in f1.4 35 mm lens

[@cris_photography]

Hello there, yes absolutely 👍🏼

[@geirjohannesen667]

My favourite lens is the 32mm f1.8 Zeiss Touit.

[@cris_photography]

Nice 👍🏼

[@mnlt2000]

hello, what fuji recipe you uses in the photos samples of the 35mm f1.4?? 6:24 Thanks

[@cris_photography]

Hello Manuel, thanks for your message. I made a separate video on this channel about that photo shoot - check it out as I give free presets that I used for those shots. Take care

[@jahanghir528]

Which version has better quality images?

[@cris_photography]

I prefer the f1.4 version to be honest - has a more organic look imo. But it is a personal choice really, they come very close I think. Cheers

[@jakieboiZ94]

What are those hand straps at roughly 1:51 ?

[@cris_photography]

Hello Jacob, i checked but can’t seam to find the straps you are referring to. Straps wise i use peak design (the « cuff ») for the wrist and otherwise I use dual camera leather straps from a company called « desired leather » (which you will find dedicated video reviews for on my channel).

[@jakieboiZ94]

@@cris_photography Sorry I meant the cuff. Thanks for getting back to me so quick!

[@jinkyDeVN]

5:12 what's the song name ty

[@cris_photography]

Hey, good question! I’d have to check in my files when back to the office

[@doctornebula]

35mm 1.4 is my all time favorite Fuji lens

[@gessinibirad2980]

Just a question for the f1.4. Does the slow autofocus affect the quality of the image? Does it make images blurry? Thank you!

[@cris_photography]

No, no difference in image quality other than a more organic rendering (imo) with the 1.4 ca the f2 version. Cheers

[@gessinibirad2980]

@@cris_photography thank you so much

[@zryanbautista517]

I like the intro, so cool

[@cris_photography]

Thanks a lot!

[@KennyVo120]

I'm ride or die with the 35mm f/1.4 (I didn't even watch the video yet)

[@cris_photography]

Well that’s much justified! It’s an amazing lens 😉

[@5566693]

Now we have a new 33mm f1.4, I guess there is no more debate?

[@cris_photography]

Well yes, there is. I made a couple new videos since but some like the looks of the old one and some like the new one better. It really comes down to personal preferences to be honest. Cheers

[@DuncanDimanche-sreview]

🔥 !!

[@zryanbautista517]

I think the lens cap is the same and that one is the lens hood cap.

[@cris_photography]

Maybe

[@_thisishenk_]

Great review, thanks!

[@cris_photography]

Thanks 😊 glad it could be useful! Take care

[@jm-um4st]

The 60mm macro happens to be Fujifilms best portrait lens.

[@cris_photography]

Glad you like it! That’s interesting 😀 my personal pick is the 56mm for a lot of reasons but thanks for sharing that - never really looked at it for anything else than macro! Take care

[@jm-um4st]

@@cris_photography the 56mm is wonderful in it's own right.

[@djtruedomination]

@@cris_photography The 60mm 2.4 is Fuji's most underrated lens. It is more than a macro lens. It does great with portraiture.

[@djtruedomination]

I just literally returned from an hour walk outside. I had th 60mm 2.4. I love this lens and feel that it is the most underrated lens by Fuji.

[@thomasjames7644]

I’ve never tried the 60mm but out of the 56mm and 90mm I prefer the look from the 90mm for portraits.

[@divyanshusingh2782]

B

[@cris_photography]

👍🏼

[@nelsonZeledon]

Isn’t la nasty haha

[@cris_photography]

👍🏼

[@wkpad1]

The first 5 minutes (4:50 to be precise) and the last 2 minutes of this video is garbage. So actual content is under 2 minutes.

[@cris_photography]

Thanks for the feedback

[@_thisishenk_]

Sorry @ONELIFE, your mindset is garbage.

[@jseasphotography8627]

I rented the 35 1.4 and I am in love 😍😍

[@cris_photography]

Am sure you are! Amazing lens 😅

[@gessinibirad2980]

Just a question for the f1.4. Does the slow autofocus affect the quality of the image? Does it make images blurry? Thank you!