This ones a tough one, which one would you go for? Sample Images: 4:31 // Purchase the Fujifilm 23mm F2 today: bit.ly/2ztpi23 Purchase the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 today: bit.ly/2Bxo5s4
@JasondePlater6 жыл бұрын
Love my 23mm f1.4. Having that bit of extra bokeh and low light performance is always useful, especially with it’s apsc.
@latros_sacrum6 жыл бұрын
I think to answer your question about why the two lenses have slightly different field of views is because the F2 version has a shorter flange focal distance while the F1.4 has a longer flange focal distance (distance between rear element of lens and the sensor). Although they're both 23mm in lens focal length, the F2 version has a slightly wider field of vision due to it's shorter ffd and closer focusing ability (22cm), which inherently makes it a wider lens than the F1.4 which has a longer close focusing ability at 28cm.
@bobbyschandra4 жыл бұрын
Thank you which is better for video auto focus ?
@SKSK-gq2yt Жыл бұрын
I am leaning towards f2 for travel and street photography. Thanks for the video. Can you please share the sling bag and tripod 6:19mins, you are using in this video? 😊
@bobbyschandra3 жыл бұрын
Which is better for talking head video or for video auto focus ? Is there an ideal Lens for taking head stuff? Thanks
3 жыл бұрын
what is name of gimbal that you use with xpro?
@ooharloo6 жыл бұрын
Please compare the Mitakon 35mm F 0.95 vs the Fujifilm 35mm 1.4?
@justincase121126 жыл бұрын
Harlowe E 35 1.4 lens is very special lens, it’s rendering is simply amazing. Mitakon does not stand a chance
@ccoppola826 жыл бұрын
Haven’t tried the 35 1.4 but the mitakon is truly amazing
@sw40lover5 жыл бұрын
.95 is hard to focus also photos are not as sharp like by a mile
@cggg4905 жыл бұрын
@@justincase12112 I have both the 1.4 and the mikaton and the latter is better in my opinion.
@cggg4905 жыл бұрын
@@sw40lover it takes practice to focus the mikaton when you're all the way to 0.95 but the images are ridiculously crisp at that point. If you need a couple of millimeters extra to keep something like a face in focus that's tilted, you pull out slightly to 1.4 or so. works fine.
@xoseanlife4 жыл бұрын
Which lens is better for video vfx music videos
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
Video you will want to look at f2 for focusing.
@suds023 жыл бұрын
What camera bag is that you're using?
@63MacGuy5 жыл бұрын
If you want to take advantage of the excellent focusing of the X-T3, for video, get the 23mm f2.
@mogyesz2254 жыл бұрын
Why’d you say that? The f2 has better af?
@gherat5 жыл бұрын
Ok, what about that minimal focus distance? Is it better on the f1.4? With the f2 you need to go to 5.6 to get a sharp image close up.
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
You can focus pretty close with the 1.4
@collinausbury2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Gear paralysis now cured. 23mm f2’s got me.
@pegshealth5 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to point out that there are raincoats for camera setups - so any setup can be guarded in inclement weather. Also, "weather sealing" only provides resistance - not water proofing so, the bottom line is that there are further solutions one might want to consider if you are a harsh weather condition shooter. Personally, I'm not into it at all, not wanting to ruin $$$$$ in gear. Outdoor photographers, however, I'm sure would differ.
@benitoramos86084 жыл бұрын
How does the f1.4 work on videos?
@ramisklk3 жыл бұрын
Extra info: the 23 f1.4 performs beter between f2 and f5.6 while the 23 f2 performs beter from 5.6 to f11 (in comparison to the other lens).
@JeremyGalloway6 жыл бұрын
I think the size difference between these lenses is overstated. The f/2 is not really as small as it looks, and it protrudes quite far out from the camera. The fact that it’s narrower doesn’t really help me. On the other hand, the f/1.4 is really quite impressively small and lightweight for what it offers.
@ChimaChindaDev6 жыл бұрын
Jeremy I agree. I don’t like the way the f2 balances on camera. It’s narrower than I would like.
@enriquepuig55806 жыл бұрын
Jeremy 23 and 35 2.0 lenses are that way so they don’t block Fuji X-Pro 2 OVF.
@JeremyGalloway6 жыл бұрын
@@enriquepuig5580 wow I actually wasn't aware that some Fuji lenses would block the OVF on cameras that have them. That really sucks!
@enriquepuig55806 жыл бұрын
Jeremy yes it happens! I had 23mm 1.4, 56mm 1.2 and 35 mm 1.4, all blocking a bit or almost all the view! I have to take a look at the 18mm 2.0 since I don’t recall how affects the vision. 35mm 2.0 definately doesn’t affect at all. Just imagine how zooms block it. 60mm macro and 90mm are bigger than 56mm 1.2 so...
@BoxxyFan6 жыл бұрын
Agree. The 23/2 is actually quite large. Its about double the length of the Canon 22/2.
@-grey6 жыл бұрын
For a comparison: 56f1.2 vs 90f2 as a portrait lens. The price an specs are just different enough to be an interesting comparison. Also, if I’m getting a 23f2 for travel size, I’m getting an X100. 23f1.4 looks like it has less contrast, so slightly more shadow detail. I prefer 28mm as a focal length. I just wish Fuji would get on the X70s.
@GeorgesCamerasTV6 жыл бұрын
That would be an interesting shootout! We'll see if we can whip something up.
@Steger135 жыл бұрын
Hi, what about the focus of the F1 on the xt3 is it better now?
@tinolangisda6 жыл бұрын
in terms of bokeh which one of these lens that would give you best result? is it 35mm 1.4 or 23mm 1.4
@pabloitare6 жыл бұрын
35, obvius
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
It depends on what you mean. But you will notice more bokeh with them 35 because it is more zoomed-in that doesn't really mean it is better though
@weezypeasy4 жыл бұрын
What camera did you use to film the talking head parts of this video?
@harisupriyono34405 жыл бұрын
The auto focus jiggles on 1.4, right?
@thegreatvanziniphotos59765 жыл бұрын
Typically on the street I'm at f8 s o the 2 seems to work ok for me.
@temporarymomentary4 жыл бұрын
The Great Vanzinni! Yes! Its perfect for street photo
@paulchoccyt13034 жыл бұрын
Do you set at f/8 manually and then let AF do shutter Speed and ISO ?
@floxshuilee17605 жыл бұрын
This is where I get my Ricoh GR!
@MIKROBI2194 жыл бұрын
FLOXshui Lee I had one and it was absolute photo monster! Fantastic camera
@hameed5 жыл бұрын
I still can’t make up my mind about these two lmao. If the 1.4 had WR I’d buy it immediately
@badhabit7144 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you've already made up your mind.
@hameed4 жыл бұрын
@@badhabit714 You're right, I bought neither lol
@dominikd26584 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about changing my current kit 18-55 on one of the 23 series so for now the question is... Is there a really sens to change it in image quality value? I know that the first one is zoom lens but for now I'm thinkig if quality of the photos is really much better on 23 1.4 in mean of sharpnes etc.
@dominikd26583 жыл бұрын
@@papashirt I bought 16-55 :D
@bunmeng0073 жыл бұрын
@@dominikd2658 great len but a bit heavy for street
@themostbeautifulworldever4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, thanks!
@Ric0chetAus5 жыл бұрын
Let us know which one comes with a lens hood next time
@raksh95 жыл бұрын
What camera and lens did you use to shoot this video? The colours are excellent, the bokeh is soft and the details are crisp.
@Jez31344 жыл бұрын
c200 5:04
@raksh94 жыл бұрын
@@Jez3134 Nice, thank you.
@joshsantiago43975 жыл бұрын
I have to disagree that 1.4 is lightweight. It gets uncomfortable after quite some time especially for the lighter Fuji cameras.
@spectrum_series4 жыл бұрын
Why nobody says about minimal focus distance on these lenses? it makes much sense to have 0.2 instead of 0.7. 23mm is the best lense to get close detailed shots of anything, but not with f1.4.
@kristian.mingle6 жыл бұрын
Compare the 56mm 1.2 and the 50mm f2 by Fuji!
@JeremyGalloway6 жыл бұрын
Kristian Aviles That would be like comparing a PS3 and a PS4 lol
@leovanlierop45806 жыл бұрын
For professional portraiture the 56 wins hands down, when the background is needed and for the street, not so.
@OnlineNumberOne5 жыл бұрын
56mm 1.2 has very low autofocus speed, heavy, big and pricey. 2 completely different lenses, wouldn't say that one is better than another. Personally I would prefer 50mm f2.
@HR-wd6cw4 жыл бұрын
They're not quite the same and totally different price points. The 56 is a "true" portrait lens, whereas the 50mm is a general-purpose lens (not as sharp, not as fast either).
@kristian.mingle4 жыл бұрын
@@HR-wd6cw since I originally made this comment, I've rented the 56mm 1.2 and after shooting a gig with it, I realized the usability was more important than the f stop. I ended up buying the 50mm f2 instead; the compact size, af speed/reliability and price point were all my deciding factors. Plus its approximately the same weight/size as the 23mm f2 and the two lenses can be interchanged on a gimbal without re-balancing
@eagleeye89166 жыл бұрын
23mm 1.4 is slightly better at $700 . if money wasn't an issue id get it. But i had the option to get the 23mm f2 for $150 as a second lens kit. So that was a no brainer .
@automotivephoto5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing this 23s
@edgardotoni22375 жыл бұрын
You can see the distance indicator in the freakin' screen. Just set to "M" in that switch in the botton left corner.
@zeissiez5 жыл бұрын
Unlike choosing between the 35 1.4 & 35 2.0, this one is easy, 23 1.4 all the way
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@markyteo6 жыл бұрын
Did u see any close-up softness on the 23f2? It's a fairly common complain
@cnswanson72075 жыл бұрын
Nam Hua Teo definitely I do. It’s a good portrait lens but not if you’re pixel peeping
@markyteo5 жыл бұрын
@@cnswanson7207 I'm glad then. I like a more all rounded lens like 27mm f2. 8 even though the fov is more restricted
@sw40lover5 жыл бұрын
event work f2... portraits 1.4 though f2 doesnt do bad for portraits its like using a 2.8 in FF
@joker30534 жыл бұрын
F2 looks like f4 on ff
@Nebeldiener4 жыл бұрын
@@joker3053 Nope. You confused M43 with APS-C: f.2 in M43 (x2) would be f.4 in FF. f.2 in APS-C (x1.5/1.53) would be f3.06 in FF
@HR-wd6cw4 жыл бұрын
The equivalence in terms of aperture is not easily as straight forward as converting focal lengths from APS-C to FF equivalants. But a 1.4 is roughly closer to f/2.2 or f/2.5 on a FF body. For most people, the difference between 1.4 and 1.8 (either on FF or APS-C) is not terribly noticeable but the cost often is. Plus a lot of street photographers use the 23mm, and for that, most are usually between 2.8 and f/8 most of the time anyway. I'd only get a 1.4 if I knew I was going to be doing portraits with the lens (and a lot of them) otherwise I'd just save some money and get the f/2 version.
@ja_line6 жыл бұрын
Hello, uh could you do a review of the Pentax K-P please?
@district5rookie6 жыл бұрын
What city is this?
@bennyk67056 жыл бұрын
Sydney
@district5rookie6 жыл бұрын
@@bennyk6705 thanks!
@АлександрКолесник-г9н5 жыл бұрын
Very nice rew.
@ANDEVILGEL045 жыл бұрын
Please visit Philippines and have a seminar with us newbies please.
@julugs20005 жыл бұрын
does fujifilm copied the manual switch from olympus pro lens?
@Galacticat_6 жыл бұрын
Love the 1.4! My most used lens!
@chtojeetovsezanyali4 жыл бұрын
Focus speed comparing to 56mm?
@benec58166 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great report very interesting stay safe see ya
@stephencaserta29695 жыл бұрын
wouldn't it be a 2 stop difference ?
@arunpaul23014 жыл бұрын
The 23mm f2 isn't that great a lens. It's not good for close photography or sharpness when compared to 23mm f1.4. I had to sell off the 23 f2 as it gave mediocre performance compared to all other Fuji lenses that I own. I too bought it hearing angry photographers review. The f2 lens was a wasteof money. Get the 1.4 version any time. I'm no reviewer but I've owned both the 24mm variants (paid out of my pocket) and I wish I never bought the f2 lens. Thanks.
@volkanozkan41226 жыл бұрын
Great video, mates! I was so confused 6 months ago about which one to buy next to my new camera xt20. Both are awesome lenses on many terms, so i chose the f1.4 one and i am definitely not regretful over my choice. It was nice to watch your comparison video! Keen to see for your new videos!
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
1.4 is the way to go I agree
@Aura_m939 ай бұрын
Just got the f2 in silver. 🎉
@pedalandypedal4 жыл бұрын
Video af comparison?
@justincase121126 жыл бұрын
I got f2 version and returned it, I realized f2 lenses are not my cup of tea. So bought 1.4 version and I am glad i did
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
I tried both and this is exactly what I found out
@ominoreg6 жыл бұрын
24 /1.4 hands down. Setting aside focal length which are the same, an f/2 aperture is equivalent to f/3 in full frame. f/1.4 is equivalent to f/2.1. The extra light and subject isolation is welcome.
@amosk246 жыл бұрын
You should get Lok on the show!
@garopeljl6 жыл бұрын
Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 II vs the Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4
@CVCC6 жыл бұрын
nice job!
@ChairmanZhongXiNa5 жыл бұрын
this guy is like the aussie version of kai
@Cagey75315 жыл бұрын
Nothing like him whatsoever, only he is Asian. Bit racist then.
@ChairmanZhongXiNa5 жыл бұрын
Uncaged >also hip >also likes to wear a hat of some sort >also wears similar style glasses >also produces reviews and content for a large scale camera retailer >also likes photography >and yes, I know he’s asian
@Cagey75315 жыл бұрын
@@ChairmanZhongXiNa And you imagine that Kai invented all of these things? lol - the glasses look like any generic glasses that people wear, tonnes of people also wear hats - Kai actually hasn't in a long time, hip? ... if you say so
@ChairmanZhongXiNa5 жыл бұрын
@@Cagey7531 >also shoots in a similar format ie around the city, where their store or based >also are based in a formal colony of Britain when making videos for the company >also produces reviews and content for a large scale camera retailer
@dazdoukas5 жыл бұрын
Don't mean to hate, but I agree with Uncaged... I don' think he is anything like Kai in his personality or looks.
@andreika66813 жыл бұрын
so many ppl buy f1.4 glass 'cuz they need more light but they don't try dumb flashes and a $100 flash would save 'em blowing extra $400 on f1.4 which will be slow to focus and will miss in 90% of cases. it's a common novices error (sure, i've been where too), expecting solving thier problems with crazy expensive f1.2-f1.4 glass, having soft pix then and missing the focus nearly the time instead of using cheap razor sharp f4-f8 glass and adding bouncing flash only then necessary. and the bokeh thing on portraits... just get a manual 50mm f1.8, your portraits will be fine
@junichinomura48106 жыл бұрын
Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 vs fujifilm 50mm f2 to complete the f2 version vs the legendary prime lenses of fujifilm 🤔💯💪✌️📸🤣
@leeeeni5 жыл бұрын
Kai? You look different!
@Cagey75315 жыл бұрын
Another dopey moron, he's not even remotely like Kai
@demonsaint12965 жыл бұрын
Got the f2 and have money left over for a desk weasel.
@birdyashiro12263 жыл бұрын
Shi*t the silver lens is real shiny...and I got the silver one...How do I hide it on street😵
@pawncollective79426 жыл бұрын
How can you trust this dudes opinion. He wears a peak design backpack ;)
@sladjj6 жыл бұрын
What's the problema with Peak Designs Backpack?
@pawncollective79426 жыл бұрын
@@sladjj Main problema is how ugly it is!
@sladjj6 жыл бұрын
@@pawncollective7942 you forgot to add "in my opinion". And that doesnt make his opinion less valuable xD
@pawncollective79426 жыл бұрын
@@sladjj hahaha I know. It was mostly a joke.
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
@@pawncollective7942 I really liked that bag when I got it and now it is hard for me to use. not very functional.
@zipp4everyone2635 жыл бұрын
You cant compare images with different ISO settings m8. Otherwise a nice presentation and good information!
@ChairmanZhongXiNa5 жыл бұрын
The f2 is better for street photography and the f1.4 is better for formal events.
@westsenkovec5 жыл бұрын
The 1.4 has a focal scale so I don't know about that.
@ChairmanZhongXiNa5 жыл бұрын
West Senkovec how does that affect anything? With street photography you aren’t manually focusing all the time
@westsenkovec5 жыл бұрын
Zone focus
@ChairmanZhongXiNa5 жыл бұрын
@@westsenkovec yes but with an aperture as wide as 1.4 it's harder to get crystal clear photos when you don't have time to stop and wait
@xoseanlife4 жыл бұрын
Which one is good for music videos help
@osoperezoso26086 жыл бұрын
IMO, if you're looking for bokeh, neither of these two lenses should be your choice. If you are looking for more separation, neither of these two lenses should be your choice. With high ISO performance in the recent Fuuji bodies, 1 extra stop should not make a difference. If you are afraid of grain, get medium format. I'll never understand why so many photogs hate camera grain, but LOVE to add it later in post. Massive amounts at that.
@alexreay41645 жыл бұрын
Shooters with modern FF cameras add grain partly because the images are so clean they’re actually sterile.
@xSG1969x4 жыл бұрын
I sometimes add grain in post instead of in camera because you have much more control over it.
@mareksling8335 жыл бұрын
Total bs review. There are plenty of reviews which prove that F2 version is as good as F1.4. If you are into pixel peeping then sure go for it. Otherwise who cares? BTW there are reviews which clearly show that f.14 version is not sharp if anything it is soft and only becomes shart at f2.8
@1977swampy5 жыл бұрын
@@CK-cp7bb did I talk about the price or sharpness of the lens?
@1977swampy5 жыл бұрын
@@CK-cp7bb actually the best one is supposed to be 35 1.4
@thomasjames76445 жыл бұрын
CRYPT KEEPER you don’t know what you’re talking about. The 35mm f/1.4 is the lens people regard as one of the best not the 23mm f/1.4.
@williamlee77825 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that the sharpness is soft on the f1.4 when using up close. So if you avoid using it close to it's minimum focal distance, you should be good.
@williamlee77825 жыл бұрын
They say the f2 is better for video users because of the faster and silent AF but the clutch focus with hard stops is better for video. If only it'd have the speed and silence of the LR motor for.us hybrid shooters. While I love the compact form factor of the f2, the f1.4 seems to be the way to go. Knowing myself, I'll probably grab both. Doh.
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
I have found out that I really do not like the clutch. It is more flashy then function.
@viktortsoi39946 жыл бұрын
1.4 is way better. Not because of aperture. But everything else.
@noseyparker66226 жыл бұрын
Better because its not weather sealed and has slower autofocus......and much bigger and double the price.......
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
@@noseyparker6622 I wish it was weather sealed. sadly I just carry a plastic bag with me if I get caught shooting outside in rain
@932nic4 жыл бұрын
wow
@rigo.garcia5 жыл бұрын
I sold my 1.4 after I got the 16mm 1.4.
@ianplaysbass5 жыл бұрын
Any regrets?
@tazsmith4 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking of doing that... not sure I really like the 23
@zabtej16456 жыл бұрын
yeeaa please shoot more into the sun!!! So beneficial for the sensor!
@kennethnielsen38644 жыл бұрын
167th.
@triv80885 жыл бұрын
Misleading! I thought you were Kai
@raksh95 жыл бұрын
How could you think he was Kai? He looks nothing like Kai. Next you'll be saying that all Asians look the same.
@boceskia5 жыл бұрын
Misleading? To whom? You think he is someone else - how is that his fault?
@D800Lover4 жыл бұрын
Why is the word "masks" so bad for some, and same goes for photographers and straps. Masks saves people, straps saves cameras... and your pocket.