THE FUJI LENS WITH A HINT OF MAGIC - FUJIFILM 33MM F1.4

[@mariiag.8683]

This is the only lens I owe for now, it’s so easy to shoot with! The photos always turn own magical, there’s something very special to this lens. Def a keeprr

[@druidobianco9734]

Mine too! When transitioning to fuji i sold my all purpose zoom, my 35mm and 85, and i got only this 33. It’s suitable for 80% of photos i want to do, with time i’ll surely buy 2-3 more lenses, but the quality of this one is stellar. I prefer to have some less focal lenghts but have a lens that i’ll keep for the tears to come and gives me satisfaction

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

My wife just bought the 23 1.4. man the new Fuji lenses are the hammer. She also wants to buy the 33mm. Bissl big but that's the only thing I would have to say negative about it. Beats the Fujicrons with ease.

[@Goughie]

It’s only a matter of time! 😂

[@kevindiossi]

Here's the deal with the new LM primes: they're incredible. When I bought into the Fujifilm system for my travel kit, the first 3 lenses I bought were the 18mm f/2, 27mm f/2.8, and the 35mm f/1.4. I love the 35mm for many reasons, but its size, weight, and "character" won me over. Fast forward to now and I've had this 33mm for over a year and I have used the 35mm maybe 3-5 times. I've even packed it and decided to swap it out for the 33 instead. Why? It just has everything I want in a 50mm equivalent lens for travel. Now it's weather sealed and has true top notch image quality.

[@Goughie]

Had a similar journey I guess, I put off buying it for a while, then hired it… missed it once I gave it back…. So hired it again 😂 just to make sure I wasn’t lusting over new gear again 😇 missed it again! So now I have it… and use it as much as I can!

[@brownbear100]

It took me a while to actually sell the 35 1.4 after I got the 33 as well. I thought I'd use it as a lighter option. I thought I'd use it as a quasi AF vintage lens or for "character". And testing side by side there were certainly situations I felt the 35 was as sharp if not sharper in the centre. But the AF meant lost shots, especially in poorer light. Not mis-focussed, but hunting and the moment or spontaneous moment or smile is lost. And it doesn't take long before you start noticing the fringing, ghosting, and comparative lack of sharpness and contrast. I was also packing the 35, then last minute swapping it out for the 33!

[@kevindiossi]

@@brownbear100 hahah exactly what I’m going through. Yet I still have mine. I may keep it because it’s still just a great looking lens on the cameras. LOL

[@brownbear100]

@@kevindiossi I do confess to browsing eBay for a bargain, but now they're nearly €100 more than I sold it for. Thought the 30 2.8 would scratch the itch for something different around this FL, but that 35 grabs a hold of you! Now I discovered just how much better the AF of the 56 1.2 is on the X-t5, I think it's only a matter of time before I pick up the 35 again as that was my main reason for straying!

[@54johnpaul]

Totally agree......it's a wonderful lens and I love the results I get!

[@omadlom]

Great video, thanks for the review, very handy

[@michaelleski7480]

Interesting:) these past days I’ve been writing this lens review on my blog simply because I LOVE it so much. I don’t write gear reviews usually. This thing is a beast!

[@Goughie]

It’s a gem!

[@johnnyr-518]

I'm a recent fuji convert and this is my first lens. I love it and it is my everyday carry. Just a bit challenging for food photography since I need to step back a bit so it catches some attention 😂.

[@Goughie]

Hope you’re enjoying Fuji!

[@joshuachubbphotography]

My fave lens is still the 35mm 1.4 but the 33 is certainly great as well!

[@jessedt9837]

It certainly is my favourite lens. It hasn’t left my camera since I first got it. It’s a great focal length, not to mention quality is amazing!

[@ghostofgw7781]

It took me a little time to adapt to mine but when I did found out where it work best for me, I loved it.

[@tonesnaps]

love this lens so much!

[@Goughie]

Glad I’m not alone!

[@parmanduke]

I have the 35mm f1.4 and see no need to upgrade. It is just so so good. At f1.4 I'm looking for center sharpness and nice bokeh. If I need corner to corner sharpness the 35 f1.4 more than holds its own at f5.6-f8 vs the 33. The 35 is rather portable vs the large 33. If you are more photo than video than no need for upgrade whatsoever.

[@Goughie]

I’d agree with that! If you don’t do video! And have no real need for fast autofocus! Then the older lenses are a great option

[@psoet]

It’s pure magic for video work as well! Quick focus and very little chromatic aberration if shooting wide open. I like to use it with a pro mist filer and it gives even more magic 🔥

[@Goughie]

I want to pick up a couple pro mists! I have one for my X100V but nothing big enough for anything else!

[@craigcarlson4022]

I’m keen to try one of these new f1.4 lenses.

[@Goughie]

If you’re in the U.K. you can hire them for a weekend for free on the Fuji website

[@Mike-VR]

Great video Goughie! May I ask what colour grade you had in the last 3 images? They looked great ... of course the composition was also excellent!

[@jshanni2066]

Is the size of the lens a problem with the Xpro framelines in the ovf? How much of the bottom right of frame is obscured by the lens?

[@Goughie]

On the XPro2 the inner bottom right of the frameline does have the lens going just into it, how much this effects you will probably vary, I don’t notice that much, especially as someone who’s shot on rangerfinder leicas as many of their lenses enter the frame too

[@jshanni2066]

@@Goughie thank you. It's been one concern I've had about the new 1.4's .

[@mikefoster6018]

I just took this 33mm f1.4 out for a first test run today. It's excellent. The fast continuous autofocus is working great (combined with my X-T5 camera with its all-important firmware update). Seems very sharp too. I bought it to provide a good low light alternative to my beloved 16-55 f2.8, but I'm also loving the little things like how the 33mm doesn't stick out as much - so doesn't feel like it's going to get bashed when I'm moving through crowds. I was afraid that 33mm on a crop sensor would be too tight for street photography, but it definitely isn't for mine. I still found myself having to walk in quite close. I think it'll be more challenging to use than some shorter focal length Fuji lenses, for street photography, as it lacks the immediate wow factor of their distortion and ability to keep all the background in-shot. But I think that's exciting, as the 33mm has to work harder to decide what to include or exclude from a shot. I'd still like using 16mm or 18mm capability on a separate lens for some 'fancy' close-in shots, but otherwise this 33mm gives me almost everything.

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Great video 👍 I’ve got every Fuji new lenses and this 33mm is the best lens as a wedding and event photographer, it focuses super fast ! Has a very versatile focal length and best of all shooting at f1.4 produces the fabulous cinematic portraits that have that dreamy look which have that glow look to the skin 📸 and resembles that same look from the older xf35mm 1.4 . Whilst using it for street photography one probably doesn’t notice the magic but when using it at 1.4 in the right lighting conditions this lens has the magic🤩

[@briankavo]

My favourite Fujifilm lens, great combined with the XT5....

[@neilmacon8411]

Ok .. ok I give in !! I already own the 35mm 1.4 so I always just kinda ignored the reviews.. but I I’m finally gonna rent this lens to see if I should just upgrade.. if I do someone will get a good deal on my 35 mm

[@Goughie]

If you’re U.K. based! Check out the Fuji 48 hour free hire!

[@alan.c889]

I had the 35mm f1.4 and when the 33 came out, I ordered it immediately. After seeing the image quality and quiet focusing for videos, I sold the 35mm f1.4, great lens but the 33mm is just so much better

[@pithaupert]

I own the 35mm f/2 which is my go-to focal length. I do think the 33mm f1.4 is a special lens but it is not giving me substantially different results compared to my 35 f/2 which is decently sharp and renders backgrounds quite similarly. At the same time, the 35mm is tiny which is a considerable advantage in itself. I might rent Vitrox's recent 27mm f/1.2 to see if its bright aperture is worth the additional weight.

[@Goughie]

I have the 27mm f1.2 right now!

[@pithaupert]

great! I can't wait for your review and comparison videos!😉@@Goughie

[@x_zamirpitts7944]

Do they have This lens for Sony e mount

[@Magdalena-uf5xo]

Thank you for your review! I own a XT-5 with a Fuji 14mm 2.8 as I love landscape photography and a Fuji 18-55 2.8-4.0 for general use. However, I prefer prime lenses. I am absolutely torn between the new 23mm 1.4 and 33mm 1.4. Coming from the X100V section I am more used to the 23mm focal length but I prefer the size of the 33mm lens.. I am looking for the "holy grail for everyday use" with great low light performance. What do you recommend? (except trying out both and deciding on my own 😆). Thx!

[@marvellous9652]

I've recently did some traveling to Japan with the new Fuji kit lens (16-50), and I've got to say that I've taken a decent amount of photos at around the 33mm focal length (aps-c). I've also had the XF23mm f2 prime on me, which was great but it felt like I could find more interesting compositions at 33mm on my zoom lens. So I got the 33mm f1.4 WR now and I can't wait to use it on my next trip, and the extra stop of light helps in low light of course. That being said, the 23mm focal length is arguably more versatile, but after shooting it for a while, I think the 33mm focal length would excite me more. I've also used a sigma 56mm f1.4, which is fairly tight but I've gotten good landscape/urban photos with it, and with a 33mm I can crop to it with less quality loss. The XF 23mm f1.4 WR is not that much bigger, it's only 15g heavier, so I think that shouldn't matter much. With the 23mm, you can get photos of food easier sitting down, whereas the XF 33 you would need to stand up and/or take a few steps back.

[@luxdalet]

Great video review Goughie! Lens looks perfect indeed. I have added it to my wants list too XD Just a bit iffy on the "character" effect, or rather lack of. Is it something you noticed when using the lens? Might not be a big deal given how lovely the bokeh looks while focal plane looks sharp wide open. Cheers on yet another awesome video with beautiful photos leading us to the weekend :D

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for the review. The 23mm f/1.4 is my favorite Fuji lens. I would not replace it with the 33mm f/1.4.

[@pedroleitao1937]

Could you share which profiles you used in most photos of this video?

[@Goughie]

All photos were edited with presets, the little codes at the bottom explain which of my stackable presets I used! There should be a link in the description that explains in more detail

[@alexsteiner7544]

Just sold my copy as the extra size and weight wasnt worth it. The image quality to me isnt that different to the f2 however obviously if you are looking for 1.4 it is nice and sharp at that aperture although the older 1.4 does have a nicer photographic look but then fails in weather resistance and autofocus speed in comparison. These are great lenses for professional work but for everyday carry for me its still not needed and the f2 does the job just as well at a cheaper price with a smaller form factor.

[@Goughie]

That makes a lot of sense to me!!

[@RamonBrito]

😊😮❤ lovely setup wow

[@Goughie]

Really enjoying it!

[@fotogmike5887]

Not to expose myself as a pixel-peeping pedant, but I noticed that in the two comparison portraits the Leica images were shot tighter, especially the first one. That would reduce depth-of-focus and slightly exaggerate the expected difference in bokeh. Unless you cropped tighter in post?? Thanks for posting another fine video. I have the same lens, and I really love it. Like you, I wanted it; I didn't need it.

[@Goughie]

It’s funny as I didn’t move! I think it’s just the difference in my head of framing with an optical rangefinder vs EVF! No cropping it all! It’s an awesome lens! Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@fotogmike5887]

@@Goughie Thanks for the response!

[@smoloms]

I’ll probably still get the 35mm f1.4. But I’ll probably still check this one and the f2

[@Goughie]

If you have no video requirements and lack of weather sealing doesn’t matter then sounds good to me!

[@caglartunca34]

having same feelings for 18mm 1.4

[@Goughie]

I’m so torn between getting the f1.4 or the really old f2!

[@tomtakumi]

Any recommendations where to hire lenses? 😅

[@Goughie]

If you’re based in the U.K. then the Fujifilm loan website! You can loan over a weekend for free! If you want longer the pricing is competitive

[@tomtakumi]

@@Goughie WOW. Amazing. It's free. Thank you very much.

[@traceybartlam7737]

@@tomtakumiif there’s a waitlist then Wex do hire too - not free though. I’m currently on a Fuji waitlist, not done hire before so I’m interested to see how it works out

[@Goughie]

@@traceybartlam7737 @tomtakumi if you line up with a weekend… like the one coming up…. You can get them for like 4 days for free!

[@tomtakumi]

@@Goughie thank you. I'll give it a try.

[@williamgoss4691]

A real interesting video with some lovely, really lovely images !! I can see way u say the quality is very close to an FF camera. (But I thought the Leica camera-off was easily won by the L ! ) I’d always thought that u bought a Fuji to hv an EDC that was lite n compact. Then u (had to have) a FF for your ‘serious shoots 1:22 ’, but Prhps it could be the same camera, or at least the same family of cameras … Intriguing !! Thanks, (Hv Sub’d ).

[@Goughie]

Quite the opposite for me! All my professional work is done with my Fuji! And then my Leicas are for fun!

[@5000Helme]

Sure it blocks the VF of the XPro which USP is the OVF.

[@Goughie]

On the XPro2 it really isn’t that bad at all, as someone who’s shoot a whole bunch of Leica lenses I barely notice it

[@ericrjennings]

But you can buy a FF camera and get a lens that’s as-good or better for 1/2 the cost and the same size. That’s the problem with these new lenses. No doubt the 33/1.4 is a great lens but you have to consider other alternatives

[@Goughie]

There’s not many full frame cameras I’d swap for the XH2S at all, and definitely not any that are half the price!

[@CRaul87]

Waiting for a Viltrox 1.2 version 😅

[@Goughie]

I have the 27mm f1.2 in my hands! Video coming shortly!

[@amiddled]

There is a Viltrox 33 f1.4, it’s excellent also.

[@henningtillmann]

I am really looking forward to a comparison Viltrox 27 / Fuji 33. From what I have seen so far, I am planing to get the Viltrox. Other than the size, the Viltrox seems to be better when it comes to the IQ, Bokeh and price.

[@Goughie]

@@henningtillmann something to bear in mind is the depth of field of the 33mm f1.4 is quite a lot smaller than the 27mm f1.2, it’s like 20cm vs 26cm when your subject is 2m away! Something I’ll talk about in the video!

[@MichaelHardenWeddings]

Ha Newbury town centre was the first shot

[@Goughie]

Grew up there! School etc!

[@MichaelHardenWeddings]

@@Goughie ha how funny I’ve been watching your videos for months and never realised. Hopefully it wasn’t Park House otherwise I’ll have to stop haha On a side note it looks like I have a new lens to buy. I was tempted by the viltrox 27mm but this seems like a better option

[@Goughie]

@@MichaelHardenWeddings it’s was Park House… if you’re St Barts I don’t want you watching anyway 😉😂

[@saulsigalov]

Man comparing the Fuji to Leica photo at 2:00....just bonkers the quality of the Leica

[@Goughie]

Ignoring the fact I missed focus and it’s soft 😂 what do you think stands out as different? As I think if they weren’t next to each other I’d somewhat struggle to tell them apart

[@saulsigalov]

@@Goughie Haha honestly I didn't even see that you missed the focus! I think for me the 2 stands out are (And not sure if this was SOOC or Edited) : - The warmer tones (Skin and hair stand out, but also the background) - The background blur just melts away (Using the trees as an example) Might just because it's side by side. The Fuji is nice for sure but seeing it next to a $4,500 lens shows what that extra bit of quality is LOL

[@vascotek]

The skin tones on the Leica is just superb. And i own 3 fuji bodies and 7 lenses. No Leica yet

[@photobritain]

The 35mm f1.4 is a magical lens. Not sure it's worth getting the 33mm if you own the 35mm.

[@Goughie]

I’d agree, unless: - you do video work with AF - you do photography that requires good AF - you need weather sealing

[@EDHBlvd]

Typical Fujifilm, this lens is Backordered everywhere. Just like the 27mm WR which has been Backordered for 4 years.

[@Goughie]

If you’re U.K. based my local camera shop T4 cameras have one in stock? Jessops have it in stock now… London camera exchange have it in stock… Even if you’re US based I don’t believe you can’t get this lens I have mates that have picked them up recently…. The 27mm is equally as easy to pick up here…

[@EDHBlvd]

@@Goughie yep I’m in the States. Backordered everywhere. No idea what Fujifilm is doing with Backorders on many lenses and X100V. They are leaving so much money on the table it is silly. I’m a longtime shooter of Fuji (back in X100S days), but this lack of stock is making me shop other systems.

[@artur.charaev]

I wouldn't agree about "fuji give you an options", I would say fuji give you an options without good option: 1. old 35mm f1.4 - it's actually very good and good enough sized, but no weather sealing and slow motor 2. 33mm f1.4 - almost perfect, but price and size. It's too much for the most amateurs. 3. 35mm f2 "fujicron" it's actually basic plastic one, but fuji renew and rehoused it. Slow aperture and no any magic, not it's not bad and quite compact, but you can take plastic one for almost nothing. 4. 35mm f2 plastic one - same 35 f2 fujicron but in plastic. So after all there is no good choice, 4 lens and no good compromise.. Such wide segmentation in single focal range means fuji wish to dive into your pockets badly. The right strategy was to renew old 35 f1.4 instead of rehousing cheaper plastic lens. But Fuji wanted to release and protect sells of more expensive 33mm f1.4

[@Goughie]

Tbh I’m not really sure what lens you want? A fast, small, cheap, great AF, optically amazing, weather sealed lens, I think that’s what everyone would love, but lens design will always come with compromise surely? The reason the old 35mm f1.4 is lightweight is because it’s comprised all other aspects, no sealing; old small AF motors, no weather sealing The reason the new ones large… is because it hasn’t compromise performance anywhere, its compromised size

[@artur.charaev]

​@@Goughie > Tbh I’m not really sure what lens you want? A fast, small, cheap, great AF, optically amazing, weather sealed lens I wish there were good compromise. Good compromise means good balance. > hasn’t compromise performance anywhere, its compromised size Not only size, but also price. And yes, thats' bad compromise for most customers, but good for fuji pockets, because now you have to buy 2 lens: if you wish to go compact 35mm f2, if you wish quality - 33mm f1.4. Every Fuji manager cries how you protect their salaries and annual bonus. > The reason the old 35mm f1.4 is That's fuji's marketing blah-blah-blah, no need to justify it. It was totally doable. Weather sealing is rubber bands in lens it doesn.t takes almost anything, the reason why it's not on every lens - marketing, only "pro" lens should have it. Faster motor - smaller and cheaper 35 f2 somehow fits it, so again the only reason marketing. So Fuji they realised they could rehouse cheap lens into weather sealed body and sell it for double price. Also they were need to release "real pro" lens and protect sells of it. That's all.