If I Could Only Have One FujiFilm Lens

I recently got asked in a comment, "If you could only have one lens, which would it be?" After doing some thinking, this is the conclusion I cam up with and the one FujiFilm lens I would choose.
Will this change? Most likely, but for now, this is what my choice would be. What lens would you choose?
#fujifilm #fujifilmphotographer #fujifilm33 #weddingphotography #photographyeducation #phototips #cameralens

[@tlstanaway]

Thanks Phil. Helpful reasons.

[@philporto]

thanks so much for watching.

[@GregTardif]

Thanks Phil! I just ordered a xpro2 and 16 mm 2.8 when I'm ready for the next step I'll look into this one. have a great time with your family.

[@philporto]

heck yea, thats awesome. honestly, I had the 16 2.8 for a long time and its such an awesome little piece of glass! let me know how it goes! would love to see the images!

[@herwarthaug]

Great insight Phil. Thank you!

[@philporto]

thank you so much for watching!

[@Searchingk9]

I love you photos and opinions on FUJI I fell in love after using other systems.

[@ronjose51]

Here from Omar’s channel bro, love your work looking forward to your stuff.

[@RonnelPineda]

Love seeing you back here brother! I knew you were gonna love the 33mm the first time we tried it on a wedding.

[@philporto]

love and miss you lil bro!

[@bilbo81]

Awesome ❤ Totally agree on the 33 1.4 - its awesome!

[@philporto]

thanks so much for checking it out.

[@brsaravia]

Great Job Phil , Waiting for your next Video

[@philporto]

thank you so much for watching!

[@GabGonzalezPH]

Subscribed! Came from Omar’s channel. I do love the old 35mm f1.4 lens. Such a versatile focal length

[@ijovy3]

Full agree here Phil! I shoot with 2 bodies and 2 lenses primarily the 33 f1.4 & the 18 f1.4. They pair really well together. For Everyday use i always have the 33 on me and ready to go. Its incredibly versatile. For what it's worth the quality of the video was fine for me!

[@philporto]

Thank you so much! Mom's got a giant fish tank in the guest room so thats fun hahah. But I agree, my dual set up are those 2 lenses. they are a killer combo!

[@edshotsdotcodotuk]

I have the Sigma 18-50 for my Sony and it is really quite incredible what they've pulled off. The close focus, the sharpness and the speed of AF all in a compact size. Amazing for travel but like all zooms it doesn't feel like you're in control of the creativity. You move around and compromise with a prime but a zoom fixes almost any issue you may have.

[@philporto]

agreed. theres pros and cons to everything. Im excited to try that Sigma. need to get it rented asap!

[@sparkmywedding-fotografoca2815]

I Love my 33 & 18... Love pairing them with my XT4´s. Love your work.

[@philporto]

thank you so much for the find words. yes the 18 and 33 is a combo made in heaven!

[@malfunkt]

For me its going to be the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2 manual lens. The performance is through the charts. Though an older lens (and recently updated as an AF for other platforms) it still one of the sharpest lens out there both for full-frame / APS-C. You can adapt it, or get it on the XF mount. The color, contrast, bokeh, and that bright aperture just creates unique photos with depth. I probably would love the 33 1.4mm, but I actually really enjoy the XF 35mm F2, even after owning the 35mm 1.4. The XF35mm F2, just feels great to use, has snappy performance, and has a very even global rendering.

[@63nuke]

18-55 is what brought me back to the Fuji system. Really only for travel but after lugging around a full frame 24-70 f2.8 full frame lens I was done.

[@PopMcD]

Been using the Sigma 30mm F1.4 and love it. Easy on my wallet too. Great video and I agree totally on the Fuji 33 1.4. Thanks Phil!!

[@just_eirik]

This is a question I’ve asked myself many times, just for fun. I’ve owned many great Fuji lenses, some very expensive ones (for me) and my choice would be the 70-300 because it allows me to capture types of photos that is important for me. It can magnify a lot, so I can use it for semi-macro photography, and it can zoom in a bit so it’s a great lens for bird photography (if you can get somewhat close) which I’ve had a lot of fun with.

[@philporto]

thats awesome. Yeah its all about what works best for what you love and what you do!

[@666davekerr]

Absolutely love your work and videos. Got the 18mm f1.4 purely from your recommendation.

[@philporto]

man thank you so much. That means the world to me. That 18 was almost the lens I chose as my only one. It was a hard decision. But i LOVE that lens. Let me know your thoughts and share some images!

[@newkentdroneco546]

Agreed, took your advice on the 33 awhile ago.

[@philporto]

thanks so much!!!

[@levicaleballan]

You're an inspiration bro. Keep up the YT grind, psyched I just found your channel!

[@philporto]

dang bro. thank you,. truly appreciate that for real!

[@michaelleski7480]

Agreed completely. And same here, this lens only comes off the camera for environmental shots where I need more angle, which is covered by another favourite-the 18mm 1.4. Sorted.

[@philporto]

BINGO! My perfect batman and robin combo

[@ffdlife]

Totally agree! I bought it when I was still shooting with the X series and it was my favorite lens: smooth and fast AF, amazing sharpness and so versatile! I'm still trying to find the equivalent for the GFX system

[@philporto]

the GFX is amazing, its just different. Def not going to get that kind of smooth and fast AF. Shaw will never be as quick as Kobe. Two totally different players. You will get the sharpness and quality at a whole other level though!

[@jliang70]

I have GFX and Sony and Fuji XF, but my XF system is distinct ancient it is the old XT20 which I bought about 5 years ago. Still love its compactness but it does not match Sony A7RIV for autofocus and operating speed and resolution, but its jpeg has better color. On GFX the zoom lens of choice is GF45-100mm F4, it is one lens you can carry around doing majority of the shooting, it is your full frame equivalent of 35-80mm . For primes I would have gone for 55mm F1.7 or 110mm F2. 55mm F1.7 is close to 44mm it is a lens that sits between 40mm and nifty 50. I shot with 40mm (Sigma and Voitglander) and 50mm lenses and I prefer the slightly wider 40mm, therefore on GFX system I will go for the 55mm. I have so many Sony E mount lens that I can't use on the fuji systems likes my monster 28mm, 40mm and 105mm Sigma F1.4. There are so many focal length gaps with the GFX system, there is no 135mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm primes and there is also no zoom lens like a 100-400mm or 150-600mm Sigma for wild life shooters. I have adapted Canon EF mount lenses like Sigma 85mm, 135mm and Canon 200mm and 300mm F4 to fill the gap.

[@luxdalet]

Awesome video Phil! Excellent and important points. Btw, found out about your epic channel through Omar's video. Glad to follow ya and learn with you! God bless!

[@philporto]

thank you so much for coming over and watching. Omars the man!

[@Quattro5081]

My 18mm LM WR is glued to the camera!

[@ghostofgw7781]

I could never let this 33 go. A new version of the 16-55 is a good message to send to Fuji

[@philporto]

Agreed! I am trying! FUJI LISTEN TO ME hahaha

[@michaelmao6180]

I don't do events and weddings much, neither do I do a lot of videos, and I don't make money from my photography, so I come from a very different angle, but I think we agree on most points. I love love love the 33mm f1.4 and I think I'd choose that lens over others as well. It's so versatile and I can do both street photography and portrait photography with that lens and I won't feel that I'm missing out (maybe I can appreciate something tighter for portraits sometimes but I can make the 33 work for even headshots). The only situation where I would find the 33 a bit lacking is when I go hiking. I feel the same way that the Fuji zooms can't compare with their primes. They're more than decent, but if you want the image quality, the primes are way ahead. I have a 16-80 f4 for this purpose and it's pretty good for my needs as it's the only lens I need to take with me on a hike, and f4 is more than enough for landscapes. It isn't the sharpest zoom out there, but it's light and versatile and offers enough image quality for landscapes. If I still hike as much as I did, I'd might choose the 16-80 over the 33, but since I'm mostly in the city now, I'd take the 33 over the 16-80 any day.

[@philporto]

yeah hiking would be a whole different scenario for sure. real wide and super tight highlight the area so much better but, being that I dont do much of that, no need, but it def would change the game for sure!

[@BobbyGN268]

The most versatile zoom lens for Fujifilm is the Tamron 17-70 f2.8, for a two lens system you can get it and a 33 1.4 or a 70-300 if you want to have a lot of reach.

[@alanaperture]

I would pic the same, 33mm 1.4. It’s extremely sharp, compact, and a versatile focal length. For portraits I love the Viltrox 75mm 1.2 but the 33mm is almost glued to my X-T5.

[@mikefoster6018]

Over here from Gonzalez :) Great shows. Re lenses, I've been purely fuji f2.8 16-55mm for hobby street photos this summer and loved it. But pretty soon it'll be getting dark at 4pm here in England, so I THINK I'll be getting a f1.4 33mm. My old (non WR) f1.2 56mm prime is fast but its autofocus definitely isn't!

[@ngavovan6115]

I love you, Thanks a lot .

[@neilmacon8411]

Great Video !!!

[@philporto]

thanks so so much!

[@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures]

The only lens I have of the new generation of primes is the 18mm f/1.4 and I love it. The 33mm is tempting to be sure but honestly the 35mm f/1.4 still has a very nice look and I feel a sense of betrayal if I ever traded her in. Both her and the 18mm f/2 were the first Fuji lenses I ever bought, and I still shoot them! The update to the 56mm is more tempting though as I shoot a lot of low-light performance art, dance and gig work and the autofocus isn't quite up to it with the original lens. I get by with it and I love the images, but the new 56 would make things a lot easier for me. But it's silly to lust after new lenses for me because I've taken to spending lens money on going places now instead. An okay lens and a great subject is better than a great lens and a ho-hum subject.

[@BrendanEvan]

I’d LOVE a Fuji 16-55 F2.0 or F1.8

[@MichaelLaing71]

Lens of choice is always going to be the focal length you are most happy with. If I had to have one lens for a Fujifilm camera, it wouldn't be a Fujifilm lens. It would be the Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 with Nokton an adapter. For a start, the lens, whilst not being able to compete optically with the 56mm, it really doesn't matter, I have used the lens professionally for years and it is good enough, when stopped down a little. It also acts as an 85mm on a APS-C and whilst it does have some vignetting, I can use it on my GFX100s, so I have the equivalent of 2 lenses (of course, in real life I also have a Nikon D850, so I can use it at 3 focal lengths). What is most important is it is a hugely fun lens to use and it manual focuses like a dream.

[@philporto]

Thats awesome. Yeah, everytone has their own thing. If the Canon 24-70 mk 2 worked perfectly with Fuji, id do that

[@9Mtikcus]

Nice thoughts, I'm a long term professional Fuji user, If I could keep 1 lens only that I own, it would be the 35mm F/1.4. However if I was to buy again it would be the 33mm F/1.4 WR. I agree with your ZOOM argument... Fuji zooms are ok, they just don't make me think "yep that is what I wanted" I always feel the photos are compromised. However now I am shooting a lot more with the Sigma 56mm F/1.4 and just added the 23mm F/1.4 which I am really happy with (more importantly my clients are).

[@philporto]

"I always feel the photos are compromised." That is such a great way of putting it. Yeah I loved the 35 but it had its flaws which they made up for in the 33

[@aaronclinesmith2286]

Fuji is updating their 18-55, so I wouldn't be surprised if the 16-55 gets the treatment as well. Would be nice to see a smaller/lighter package and smoother bokeh.

[@philporto]

couldnt agree more. The 16-55 could be a game changer if it gets the same care their newer lenses have gotten.

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

I’m ready!!!!

[@echo_waves9439]

Wow is this true? I haven't heard news about that yet.

[@FlorianCortese]

Well, thank goodness I have this lens as well! I tried it as a walkaorund/street lens but need to get out with more often and get use to having to step back to get wider views.

[@philporto]

yeah, its for sure not first nature to step back, and I am thankful I dont have to choose lens, but give it a try, i think youd be pleasantly surprised with what it cana do!

[@russwright]

Always interesting to think about which lens you'd choose but I'd never travel or shoot a wedding with just one lens, especially a prime. For me it's a no brainer. The 16-55 2.8. Ok, it's not as sharp as the Canon EF 24-70 mk II 2.8 zoom (still my favorite lens). I agree with you that the mark II of the EF 24-70 was amazing- super sharp. Fuji isn't as sharp but it's close enough for me and sharper than some primes. Then again, what do I know, I'd choose the 18-55 2.8-4.0 over a prime if I had to travel with only one lens. If Fuji comes out with a 16-55 replacement I hope it is smaller

[@philporto]

Thats the best part about photo, everyone has their own preference. I just personally look at the 16-55 images and go, well i got the photot. Nothing inspiring or promising. Still use it, but I think Id be disappointed if I only had that lens. Fingers crossed for an updated version!

[@erik6678]

Thank you for this video. The 16-55 should be updated. It is huge compared to the Sigma. Looking forward to your opinon about the sigma 18-50 and maybe also the new 10-18 (coming end of october). Have a nice weekend.

[@philporto]

thanks so much. I am for sure looking forward to testing the sigma and will for sure share my thought!

[@daycube8506]

I knew that would be your lens. Thanks for the content.

[@philporto]

IM SO PREDICTABLE hahaha. Nah but for real, that and the 18 were neck and neck but in a blood bath, the 33 stood victorious.

[@Ahmad7Zakki]

I love my viltrox 27mm f1.2, almost can do anything, more cheaper, more light and balance well with xs10

[@marcusbeasley3212]

This and a 24-70 equivalent pair very well. Another shoutout lens that I've been enjoying is the 50 1.0. It's always my natural light lens for event work if the focal length works for the environment.

[@philporto]

agree on the 24-70 equivalent, just need a better version of it. Love the 50 but its sooooooo bulky in comparison

[@marcusbeasley3212]

@@philporto Yeah Fuji in all honesty needs to update their 16-55 and 50-140 2.8 lenses. I'd even be happy if Sigma made the 50-100 1.8 lens on X mount. They were good when they came out but optics has advanced a bit since then. I still use Nikon's Z mount so the 50 1.0 is small compared to the 50 1.2 on Nikon.

[@philporto]

@@marcusbeasley3212 gotcha that makes sense. Yeah, Im patiently waiting for those Fuji updates, Tik tok

[@AJ-em2rb]

lmao when i saw the thumbnail my immediate thought was "probably my 35/2, but then again my 16-55 is damn useful, nah 35/2 for sure". glad to see my mind isn't far from yours, makes me feel better about my style choices.

[@cloud-bytes]

I use the holy trinity of 18, 23 and 33mm f1.4. Of the three I’d struggle to choose between the 23mm or the 33mm. 100% agree on the Canon comment. I had the 16-35mm L USM f2.8 mark 2 . Was like prime images from a zoom all day.

[@philporto]

yes, that trio is amazing. Love all three of them. none of those are a bad choice. and yes, that 16-35 was sooooooo freakin good!

[@lukelucis]

33mm 1.4 - Love It too! One question Phil: What Caleidoscope do you use for your pictures? Thanks!

[@BoiseTDI]

Popped on over from Omar! Good stuff. =)

[@RazeTheWeak]

Ditto. Love my 18 1.4 and 56 1.2, but the 33 1.4 is magic. It is the perfect focal length for me. It is sharp, fast, rugged, and versatile. There’s a reason why the 50mm focal length is king.

[@philporto]

couldnt agree more. the 18 actually is my favorite lens for portrait time during a wedding day but the versatility of the 33 and the images are just $!

[@carlfe4891]

Spot on, the red Fuji zooms just don't have that Fuji feel. 16-55mm f2.8 vs 16mm f1.4 (one of my favorites) - the prime just looks better when both at 16mm f2.8. The even older 50-140mm is another go to for me, but falls into a similar situation. They fall flat sometimes even when compared to cheaper more "kit" zooms like the 18-135mm and certainly against many recent primes. That said, I still use the red zooms often and hope they refresh. A little faster, a little quieter, a little more character.

[@philporto]

Couldnt have said it better. At every focal length the primes out shine by a LOT! if the comparisons were even close, id compromise, but its no contest. But hoping out with the old and in with the new soon!

[@CrispyJacketStudios]

I’m trying to decide on just 3 lenses to take travelling over the next few years so the idea of just one…. Oooh tough one although I’m thinking of the 10-24, 35 1.4 & 70-300 (for now)??

[@Swingkid14]

For me it's XF35mm1.4 .

[@ERJOL]

Unfortunately Fuji don't have any good zoom lens your right. I do use the sigma art EF 18-35 1.8 with fringer smart adapter pro II it's amazing in video and photo as well the af is as native lens A 24-80 F2 from fuji would be ❤ amazing

[@philporto]

Couldnt agree more. I can not wait to try the Sigma. Im hoping an art lens doesnt have as many calibration issues that I had with the art series when I was Canon. Felt like I had to calibrate all the time even though i loved the images.

[@warinterlude4089]

Sigma 18-50 2.8 is a dream. that lens stays on my camera

[@venom2k2]

Logically a zoom would be best, but I am a sucker for primes. From all the lenses I own I would pick the 35mm f/1.4. Just love this lens. 23mm f/1.4 R would make most sense, but I prefer the 35mm.

[@philporto]

yeah, logically a prime def makes sense. Just sucks its slim picking on one that makes you want to consider it as a one and only.

[@trentschlamp]

Dude! I'm with ya. But an unsung hero is the 90mm! Man that thing makes gold as well!

[@trentschlamp]

But hands down the 33mm if I could only have one!

[@philporto]

@@trentschlamp yeah the 90 is such a stellar lens. One of the few older lenses that I think truly have stood the test of time!

[@trentschlamp]

@@philporto I still use it on the daily, I used it on a shoot this morning, its still consistently amazing, I think anyway!

[@philporto]

yeah its so good. @@trentschlamp

[@john.vanzijl]

I'm using my 33 f1.4 90% of the time. Use the 16-55 and 50-140 for times for weddings when they arise. If I want to make my XT4 kit super compact I'll slap on the 23 f2. Love the zooms but they only get used on rare occasions. They're good lenses but too heavy and large for travel and street photography. If I had a second body for weddings, perhaps I'd get rid of the 16-55 and use the 33mm on one body and the 50-140 on another.

[@philporto]

heck yeah. The 18 is the best counterpart to the the 33 when shooting dual body. IMO.

[@Jgheiler]

Hi Phil, are you using 2 xh2s these days? What do you use as your EDC with family?

[@mex5341]

yes , and this lens is Viltrox 27 1.2

[@philporto]

i fed cant wait to do a comparison video! who will win? hmmmmm

[@SumrSurf]

Call Video Phil, thank you very much. Every time I see samples of your images on Blown Away .. share more !!

[@redrei9]

Hey Phil love your stuff I'ma unsure if your even going to see or answers this. But incase could I ask what recipes you use? Your colors and balance are just so nice! I'm an aspiring event/backstage artist/Koncert photographer and I'd love a recipe for that, what's your philosophy on on-canera flash setting s? So many questions sorry for that but yeah I look up to what you do! Do you have courses?

[@alonzowigfall190]

My 50mm f2!! I really like that lens.

[@philporto]

that is a stellar lens. I had the f2 lenses for a long time. no shade thrown to those at all. used to be able to carry a camera body and like three of those little guys in a sling bag. was great!

[@SamTaylors]

100% agree with you. The 33mm 1.4 would be my one and done lens. And what you say about the Fuji zooms is absolutely on the money - they’re fine but they’re also a bit meh. My hope is that Sigma makes an XF update to their epic 18-35 1.8 and 50-100 1.8 DSLR lenses

[@philporto]

Bingo. If I can get a stellar zoom, id be on cloud 9. I love my primes but in cases where having one lens would be the best set up, id love to be 100% happy with the outcome!

[@ryanclouse299]

Agreed! The 33mm is my favorite lens from fuji. I have an 18-55 which i felt was best compromise between build/iq/small size since I did not get any wow factor from the other zooms Ive tried. Been contemplating getting the ef - fx fringer adapter and getting the sigma 18-35 1.8 or if i should wait for sigma to release it on fuji or fuji to release a mkii 16-55

[@philporto]

@@ryanclouse299 im hoping for a mkii 16-55, ill give it a little, but idk much about the finger adapter, but hoping someone releases a master fuji zoom. Been patient for too long.

[@gregshawphotography8828]

You have to try the Viltrox 27mm 1.2. For a non Fuji lens, I’ve been impressed.

[@philporto]

def trying to get my hands on some Viltrox to do some side by side battles. @@gregshawphotography8828

[@kzr83]

Hey Phil. I want the 33mm! Will add it at some point. Would be great if you had the chance to compare and share your thoughts about this one vs the Viltrox 27mm. Cheers from the UK!

[@philporto]

thanks so much for tuning in. Waiting on an email back currently from Viltrox! Hoping to get my hands on it soon and doing a battle!

[@matthewwells1606]

If I only ever lived in the 70-200 range, then the 50-140 f/2.8 would be a perfectly fine choice as a single lens. It's just lovely. That said, I do hope someday soon Fuji (or even Viltrox or whoever) starts cranking out X-mount tele primes. An affordable 200, 400, and 600 trio would be epic fun for da boids.

[@philporto]

yeah, sadly I dont do much at a 50-140 forcal length, which sucks, because thats their best zoom hahah

[@riprap007]

I think Viltrox are making a 180mm f2 :)

[@matthewwells1606]

​@@riprap007That would be great, depending on the size. Hopefully they keep going. Bird photography usually starts around 400mm, at least for me.

[@nicolascrosas4249]

Why did you not choose the xf 23 1.4 ? Its widder than xf 33 and also a great option for wedding , no ? What is your opinion about it ? I have the xf 33 1.4 , and i also love it, but since a few month now, i'm wondering if i'll not be more efficient with an xf 23 1.4 .... thanks for your excellent vidéo !!

[@philporto]

So I really like the 23, and I will clarify that if I had to choose one wedding as solely a wedding photographer, it could be a consideration, but I think what the 33 offers in all the fields I shoot, it edges out. But i preach REAL MOMENTS and the look of a grooms/ brides face when he/she sees his /her wife for the first time in a ceremony or first look is one of the realest moments. The 18 and 23 make me have to shoot closer and be more intrusive to really capture that emotion without having to crop crop crop. So for me, capturing the moments plus not being intrusive was a key to choosing this lens.

[@markwiemels]

The audio and video quality is plenty good enough. Nice video, as always.

[@philporto]

thank you so so much Mark! When are we going to collaborate on a video?!

[@markwiemels]

​@@philporto Soon? I haven't really worked out how to collaborate, but KZbin keeps telling me to do it.

[@philporto]

@@markwiemelsidk much either, but I typically just come up with a topic and shoot it together like I did with Omar on his channel on a topic. shoot me a message, we can figure it out. 813.500.7307

[@urbansoban2669]

The lens I bought first - the XF 16-55. Constant f 2.8.

[@coenkoppen]

Im wondering if the tamron 17-70mm could be good. Dont think it has the wow effect though.

[@philporto]

yeah, the 16-55 by Fuji is good, but I need a wow zoom. One that if I get called to an event and can really only one lens, I can feel fully confident in it.

[@Natzcape]

Have u tried the 50-140...blew me away....huge but crisp....but I like my 16-55 also....not on the same level as the LM-primes....but still the best Standardzoom...

[@philporto]

Yeah the 50-140 is a great zoom, just could not be a "1 lens only lens" at all haha. Yeah 16-55 isnt bad, its just not the wow factor.

[@riprap007]

Relatively easy, 18mm f1.4

[@philporto]

the 18 and 33 fought to the death for this position. But i preach REAL MOMENTS and the look of a grooms face when he sees his wife for the first time in a ceremony or first look is one of the realest moments. The 18, though it produces some of my favorite portraits, make me have to shoot closer and be more intrusive to really capture that emotion without having to crop crop crop. So for me, capturing the moments plus not being intrusive was a key to choosing this lens.

[@JustJacoBee]

The Fuji 16-55mm is excellent but it's so expensive

[@frankthissen3338]

Hi Phil, I´m also using the 33mm 1.4 but always have the feeling that it is not really sharp at 1.4, as the 56mm 1.2 at 1.2. What is your experience?

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

Great video! and am almost right there with you on the new 33 …. bit I will personally have to go with the new 23 :) I am wondering if it is just time spent at this focal length that has me hooked on the 23. I did a party recently and chose the 33 as my only lens … there were sooo many people and i really love showing more context so i felt a bit to constrained. so will have to go 23 for parties like this. Now I Find i can easily choose the 33 for couples and single family group photos and get everything i need! I actually really love the simplicity!! My most recent couples shoot I challenged myself to using the New 56 only the entire shoot! it was actually really interesting…. after realizing what i needed to do, to get it to focus fast enough on a small child running around and get the parents blurry in background. everything else went super smooth… aaaannnnndddd what I found out…. man!!! i could really use any single focal length and come away with a shoot i am happy with :) . More on that 56 tho…. do you use it? …. I know this might sound silly but I found it was actually toooooo sharp. Quite a few images reminded me a bit of my iphone :/ not all tho just about half the images…. all which were back lite?…. The 3d pop at 1.2 when hit right does look nuts tho! just not really my personal favorite look. Back to your vid tho!!! lol I agree the 33 is a almost perfect choice for THE ONLY lens ;)

[@philporto]

man these are all stellar points. So the 23 is a lens that i love. as is the 18. But when choosing one, i thought of which lens can capture some of the most important moments best. The 18 and 23 produces, esp the 18, produce some of my favorite portraits. But i preach real moments and the look of a grooms face when he sees his wife for the first time in a ceremony or first look is one of the realest moments. The 18 and 23 make me have to shoot closer and be more intrusive to really capture that emotion without having to crop crop crop. So for me, capturing the moments plus not being intrusive was a key to choosing this lens. as far as parties, i love close andcrazy for sure, but i also know i can be more intrusive yet fun in those moments and still get what i need.

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

@@philporto the 18 is definitely on my list! Haven’t tried a focal length under 23 yet! I really like your pairing thoughts / obvious experiences with 18/33. I tried to go 23,33,56 my first few shoots last year and found out quickly with one camera body it felt like to much.

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

@@philporto do you have the new 56? If you are wanting to review it I would be willing to send it to you!! I have a 56 Viltrox back up I actually might like more 🤦‍♂️ maybe I’m crazy …. Just trying to figure that out lol

[@philporto]

@@JasonLawrenceNoel yeah I shoot 2 bodies, 18 and 33 and it pretty much covers all I need through a day. I also switch to the 90 at times for ceremonies where I have to be a bit further away and its great for parts of the ceremonies like the vows.

[@philporto]

@@JasonLawrenceNoel I do not that the new one. had the old one but was too slow and focus was lagging. Was supposed to rent it from Fuji but the loaner program for us all is not operating right now. been a while sadly.

[@BoiseTDI]

Have you tried either of the two new Viltrox “Pro” lenses, the 75mm and 27mm primes? They’re causing a lot of buzz lately so was just curious.

[@tunguy]

Have you considered the 18-120 f4?

[@philporto]

yeah its not a bad lens. I just shoot a lot of low light and I also dont want to feel like I was carrying around a baby all day hahah

[@arthurantonio7824]

I have a sigma f.14 35 mm. It is a beast

[@sethiphotography]

What about the Viltrox 27mm f1.2, it’s slightly wider than the 33 so maybe a little more versatile and it’s 1.2 so slightly better in low light and bokeh. I also don’t thing the 33mm f1.4 is as sharp.

[@philporto]

well thank you for your comment. for sure going to have to do a comparison. waiting from an email back from Viltrox as we speak!

[@charliejg]

Did you ever shoot the 50-140? I'm guessing it's not wide enough on the low end for weddings. I've been thinking about what zoom lens to get for shooting sports. Good, fast zooms are really expensive though. Everyone I've seen who talks about the 33 1.4 just loves it. Right now it's too expensive for me. But, maybe some day!! Have a great weekend../

[@mathieutaggart]

35mm f2.

[@daveboyle5751]

For me it would be the Viltrox 27mm f1.2, everything I need for low light events. That said the XF18mm f1.4 would be a close 2nd, I can shoot an entire event or wedding with just these two lenes if I had to.

[@philporto]

I def am looking forward to comparing the 33 with the 27. My set up most the day is 18 and 33. Best duo I have ever shot with!

[@daveboyle5751]

My only complaint with the 27mm is it's just to damn sharp, It's sharper than my 75mm f1.2.

[@philporto]

@@daveboyle5751 yeah, that was the case with my old canon art series lenses some times back in the day. not always but sometimes it was so sharp I seemed photoshopped.

[@daveboyle5751]

@@philporto I'm looking forward to your comparison to the 33 f1.4, love your videos, honest and informative delivered with practical experience from a working professional.

[@philporto]

thanks so much again! @@daveboyle5751

[@altomfoto]

Tamron 17-70 2.8

[@philporto]

A good lens, just havent been wow'd by the images enough to get the same feeling a prime or the old canon zooms gave me.

[@simon359]

You lost me when you stated that the 16-55, 2.8 Fuji lens isn’t good enough? I’ve been using this zoom lens for years and find it extremely sharp at every focal length. I agree that the 33 1.4 is an incredible lens if you like better separation in your subject then a 2.8. Perhaps your real issue is the size of the zoom lens?

[@mikec1851]

Agree 100%. I've had the 16-55mm for years and it is a great lens. Granted it is a bit big and heavy but at 2.8 constant aperture that is to be expected. To say that it isn't good enough?? Isn't good enough for what?? I've gotten some great images using that lens.

[@CarloAnardu]

I'll probably have to choose between my 35mm f1.4 or my sigma 56 f1.4

[@philporto]

yeah that 35mm was a beauty. I edge the 33 over it, but for years the 35 was my baby

[@CarloAnardu]

@@philporto never tried the 33, for my kind of photography (very slow, almost meditative) the 35 is a wonderful ♥

[@user-oc3lc1sx8m]

Answer starts at 3:43

[@thomashill5768]

you're sleeping on that xf60! slow focus and not a true macro but if you can get past that you got yourself an absolute sleeeeper! Real Swiss Army Knife of a lens and about as sharp. Does it's best work around product and portraits. IQ is insane, I constantly reach for it over the 56 which I got to replace it lol...

[@philporto]

HAHAHAH. Not sleeping on it, just doesnt fit my "For everything" needs. the 50 is GORGEOUS. Its just bulky and not really the most versatile focal length but if all I ever shot was headshots or brand model portraits- it could be a winner too

[@bryllupsfotofilm]

If you must chose just one camera to macht these lens? Thanks mate

[@philporto]

hey brother! so at this point its the xhs2. The auto focus is just far superior to all the other canon cameras I have had and its photo and video capability is so important for me

[@demonq86]

Did you switch to Xt5? I see you have XT4 in this video. :)

[@philporto]

nope! XT4 and XH2S

[@perryvalton4245]

33mm f/1.4 is the best prime lens Fuji got period.

[@philporto]

FACTS!!!!!! 33, 18, THAN 23 IMO

[@perryvalton4245]

@@philporto I got 18 but 33 is the icing on the cake.

[@philporto]

@@perryvalton4245 facts. and I love icing haha

[@perryvalton4245]

@@philporto watch out for your sugar level 🤫

[@westdk6705]

Fuji bring us 23mm f2 & 35mm f2 Mark2!!!!

[@martinssau]

Why not Viltrox 27?🤨

[@philporto]

I am hoping to do a comparison video of viltrox 27 and fuji 33. Waiting for an email from Viltroz as we speak!

[@robertleidner9703]

Bro

[@philporto]

yes?

[@robertleidner9703]

your images are inspirational. @@philporto

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

I think it all depends upon what your photographing, I have three Fujifilm cameras, the XH2, XT5 and XT3, I have the 16-55, 10-24, 100-400 along with several different primes from Fujifilm and Viltrox they all serve a purpose as I photographed different subjects under different conditions. Along with the Fujifilm cameras I have Pentax, Panasonic ,Olympus with all formats covered, full frame, APSC and micro 4/3,

[@philporto]

Yeah everything is situational for sure. Since I shoot so many kinds of photography professionally, the 33 just makes the most sense if I had to have one. If I was solely doing couple portraits or families, itd probably be the 18. If it was concerts and dance parties, 10-24 easily. Its all situational.

[@jackjross123]

Hey Phil, your Instagram link is broken here on YT. Nice video!

[@philporto]

oh no! need to fix that NOW! thanks for the heads up and kind words!

[@CrispyJacketStudios]

I’m trying to decide on just 3 lenses to take travelling over the next few years so the idea of just one…. Oooh tough one although I’m thinking of the 10-24, 35 1.4 & 70-300 (for now)??