The Fujifilm XF 18mm 1.4 is ALMOST Perfect

[@BrzyLovejoy]

Honestly such beautiful quality, love seeing how you put it to use!!

[@doriyancoleman]

thank you man! i appreciate that 🤝

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Nice to see you Doriyan. I agree with you on the size, I replaced my XF35 f/2 for the XF33 f/1.4 (much larger but I don’t regret it), for wide shots on my X-T4 I still use the XF16 f/2.8 and I’m more than happy with the results. Be well and stay safe.

[@doriyancoleman]

thank you! yeah the size definitely isn’t a dealbreaker, but i can see why it would (and has) deterred a lot of people. still need to try that 16mm 2.8 myself. you take care as well!

[@devincutter_]

Love that shot on your site of the couple laying on the ground at Rock River Park.

[@doriyancoleman]

thanks! ahhh the early days 😌

[@devincutter_]

@@doriyancoleman Other than Lakewood park that used to be my go to spot when I lived in Lakewood. Its such a little gem!

[@doriyancoleman]

@@devincutter_ it really is! kind of off in the cut too. i need to make my way over there soon

[@treharris1677]

I'm looking at this lens and thanks so much for the review. Your fountain pic is outstanding!

[@doriyancoleman]

Thank you! It’s easily the best first-party Fuji lens I’ve used.

[@homecareful]

Great job. Enjoyed it. In fact I hit the bell. I don't want to miss any. And, I agree with you. I am not currently in the market because I just got a similar lens from Viltrox. The 23mm f/1.4. Really great chunk of glass. (and cheap) Oh, and I almost forgot, your pacing is PERFECT. Keep them rolling.

[@doriyancoleman]

thank you! viltrox has made some great lenses for the mount, and that 23mm is one i have to try out (favorite focal length). thanks again for the kind words! 🙏🏾

[@stanvisualseychelles932]

What film simulation did you use at 29 seconds of this video ? I really like it

[@albertsmith9315]

I totally understand your point on size. Being seen as non-threatening on the street means not looking like a pro-level shooter which can make people uncomfortable at one end and possibly hostile in some social situations. To that end, I did go for the 18mm f/2 for the size. On the street, I'm at f/5.6 to f/11 most of the time, so it works for me. Your images look great and I know that the new f/1.4 beats the old f/2 lens optically and operationally, but I wish to remain stealthy, so I'll accept the "limitations" of my lens.

[@doriyancoleman]

i see where you’re coming from. personally, i don’t think plays anywhere near as much as a role as people think. i’ve used larger cameras and lenses on the street throughout the years (even just used GFX for a bit), small cameras, and have always an overall great experience. to me, demeanor & how you move reign supreme. still, i can’t discount the lightness factor and preferences 🤝 thanks for the compliment!

[@redisred]

OMG I laughed out loud at the "if your only flaw is some dark and handsome dude..." line hahahahah. As a fellow lover of this lens, I concur with everything you said, including the size. Hoping a refresh of the fujicrons is in store one day! But in the meantime, these 1.4 primes are so nice. I'll say... the 23 1.4 WR is, to me, even a little better. (and a tiny bit bigger too) That one has supplanted the 18/33 for me lately.

[@doriyancoleman]

glad you enjoyed that part 😂 they’re great! but like you, the 23mm focal length usually covers the 18/33 dynamic for me as well.

[@fotoGR3at]

I agree on everything you said .

[@simon359]

I have the 18 mm 1.4 and it’s a gem! I liked it so much that I bought the 33 mm and the 23. The linear motors really make focusing zippy! I switch out lenses for different subjects and it keeps my creative energy going. The original 56 1.2 has new life to it since I got the XT5!

[@doriyancoleman]

The focusing is insane! 56mm 1.2 is one lens I’ve always wanted to try

[@simon359]

@@doriyancoleman Ever since the XT5, I pulled the 56, 1.2 off the shelf and never looked back! It had been sitting on my shelf for years, for the slow auto focusing. It’s one of my favorite lenses now, I suggest you find an old copy somewhere, because I like the image better than the new version, which is to clinical!

[@JeremyWalkeriHiD]

Just discovered your channel. Appreciated this video - both the content and style resonated. One KZbin tip - if you start your timestamps at 00:00, KZbin will add chapters into the actual player, making it easier for people to jump through the video. Currently you're starting at the first "content" (e.g. "0:28 - Image Quality" in the description), but if you add "00:00 - Introduction" that should force KZbin to behave better. You might also need "00:28" rather than "0:28" - I'm not 100% on that. Thanks again for the content and keep up the great work :)

[@DarrylHebbes]

Nice review and beautiful shots. I actually started lifting barbells to train my arm to be able to sustain heavy gear… I can recommend it

[@StayCovert]

Great vid! You Touched on my deciding factor which is size. I’m gonna go with the older F2. Optics are great on this but I Wish they would make a mark II pancake with WR and better optics. Rented an f2 and i loved taking my xt2 out. Felt so refreshing to have something almost pocketable i didn’t have to throw in a backpack.

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks! Size plays a huge factor! There’s days where I prefer the F2 as well. Down the line I hope a MK II version comes along as well; pancake lenses with great optics have a lot of utility. Glad you had that experience 🙏🏾

[@robertholmes9236]

Please do more videos on the other 1.4 lenses.

[@doriyancoleman]

ooooh i plan to 🫡

[@MichaelVincentMagic]

Great video Doriyan. I have no issue with the size. Compared to the Viltrox 27mm which I love, this 18mm is on my list. Currently using the F2 version which is a wonderful Lens. Great video and images. Mike

[@doriyancoleman]

Hey Mike! Thank you! I’ve heard great things about the Viltrox. I can safely say you won’t regret the 18mm. Take care 🙏🏾

[@MichaelVincentMagic]

@@doriyancoleman Thanks Doriyan. I have been shooting with the F2 today and to be honest, it is a fantastic Lens. When you focus on what a Len’s is supposed to do, deliver great images - the Xf18mm F2 wins, I love it. A wide angle Len’s is designed to tell stories and connect layers, not isolate, that’s for telephoto. So my Aperture is f8-11 with a fast shutter speed. This lens delivers. The 18mm 1.4 is stellar and I imagine for low light would be fantastic. Great work from sir.

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

I had both the 18mm F2 and this one. I grab the 18mm F1.4 for astrophotography and its sharpness was spectacular. So many star fields. But wide focal length is not my interest. For street and everyday photography, I carry both the 35mm and 50mm F2.

[@yessino0o0o]

Which Astia recipe are you using ? colors look very beautiful !

[@doriyancoleman]

thanks! the b-roll was all regular Astia with a +2 color boost i believe. the images were a wide range of film simulations that come with the cameras. i don’t use any recipes!

[@bloomylicious]

Great video, lovely compositions and colours, really enjoyed it :) have you ever tried any of the Samyang/Rokinon manual focus lenses for Fuji? If you get a chance, they can be found for for fairly cheap, like the 12mm f2, 21mm f1.4 (my favourite), 35mm f1.2, 50mm f1.2 etc.

[@doriyancoleman]

thank you! and i actually haven’t tried any of those. i must say, i like the sound of a 21mm 1.4 🤔

[@JackieDElia]

Just found your channel and enjoyed watching this review. I’m considering this lens vs the 23mm 1.4 LM WR.

[@Swingkid14]

I prefer the F2 much more for it's vintage vibes and pocketable size. In print it's more pleasing to look at over time. Soul over sharpness any day of the week.

[@doriyancoleman]

that’s fair, but you can have soul in a sharp image

[@mydearriley]

And it's hard to get sharpness OR soul in lower light

[@Princeton_James]

Had it but can't find it. I think I sold it. Kinda have sellers remorse.

[@Jgheiler]

What do you prefer for family and street? Xf18mm or xf23mm?

[@doriyancoleman]

That’s tough. If we’re comparing the F2 versions, I think the 23mm is the better quality lens. However, the 18mm f2 allows for my favorite focal length. If we’re comparing the 1.4’s, definitely the 18mm 1.4. Fuji’s best 1st party lens IMO

[@majororgans]

I literally just left the camera store with this lens 10 minutes ago and had a heart attack that you changed your mind when this dropped 😅

[@doriyancoleman]

oh nah don’t worry at all, this lens is excellent lol

[@JJHills-ho3br]

Can this lens be used with the XT-1?

[@doriyancoleman]

I don't see why not 🤔

[@esppics21]

I just sold this lens today. I owned it for a year and didn't really use it much. Too wide for me. I shoot more 35mm - 135mm. Beautiful sharp lens but not for me. I wouldn't mind a 18mm F2 or 18mm 2.8 not too expensive just to use it now and then. Hopefully some 3rd party manufacturer comes out with one.

[@doriyancoleman]

i’m very surprised that Viltrox, Voigtlander, etc haven’t stepped up to the plate. we have enough 50mm equivalents!

[@halfcowboy]

Oh man - I use the 18mm 2.0 the most for street, but the 18mm 1.4 looks so enticing. I think the size would be too intimating for me since I prefer the small for factor of the T30 ii I use with the small 18mm 2.0. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Btw I make short films, I’ve just filmed one about a young painter in Sweden, I’d greatly appreciate it if you took a look Doriyan, thank you! :)

[@doriyancoleman]

the size is noticeable, but the 18/2 is great in it’s own right. glad you enjoyed it, and i’ll give it a look! 🤝

[@halfcowboy]

Thanks a ton ! @@doriyancoleman

[@JimiMiki]

Does your copy have this clunking sound as well?

[@doriyancoleman]

If you’re talking about the moving element, that’s normal

[@quite1enough]

2:53 Or even 18mm 2.8 pancake, pls Fuji 😭

[@doriyancoleman]

This has my vote as well 😭

[@mozznyc]

@@doriyancoleman Have you tried the Voigtlander 18mm 2.8?

[@delosreyesgino]

Everyone should start lifting haha if 100 grams is the issue. But love your photos and 6.2k open gate vids. Is the photos STD film simulation?

[@doriyancoleman]

Thanks! Astia is my go to for “talking head” video.

[@vincentnorman2351]

'Promosm' ☀️

[@josecolon8143]

Well if Tamron is making Nikon branded lenses, why Viltrox can’t do the same for Fuji? 😂🤣😂

[@doriyancoleman]

People can’t sleep on Viltrox! They’ve got some good options for Fuji

[@josecolon8143]

absolutely true@@doriyancoleman

[@MOTOJendays]

@@doriyancoleman Man imagine if Viltrox dropped a 18 1.2 lol. Would be big but it would be cool and the price would be nice.

[@doriyancoleman]

@@MOTOJendays I’m telling you right now I have cash ready for the first people to make a new 18mm f2

[@MOTOJendays]

@@doriyancoleman Idk why it doesn't exist yet? The 18 F2 is like 10 years old now. It's time. I'm waiting on getting an 18 1.4 for a good price. But if an F2 comes out? Man it's gonna be hard to resist. Also as someone who lives fairly close to Cleveland. You gotta give me some tips shooting street in Cleveland. Cause last time I went there to shoot I got overwhelmed by all the people. I live near Cedar Point and there's nothing like that here lol.