XF35mmF1.4 R

This Fuji 35mm prime lens for Fuji X-mount cameras takes photos that are just, wow .. AMAZING. It's simply difficult to believe that a smaller format lens like this can hold its own against the larger Nikon and Canon lenses, and not in any way to take away from those, but after shooting for a good deal of time with this lens, I would have to say that it is every bit the peer of its more well-known brethren. The image clarity is simply astounding: sharp, rich photos that can achieve outstanding bokeh due to its very large F/1.4 aperture, and the defocusing effect is really nice due to the number of shutter petals used in its design. But this is a lens that you might just want to beyond portraits: use it outdoors, on the street, really anywhere, because the images are just simply that good. You're not going to have a wide angle capability here because you are working at 35mm (about 52mm equivalent), but once you start seeing how the shots come out, you'll start forgiving that shortcoming. Add to this that the lens is so light that once you've put it on your X-A1, X-E1, X-M1, or X-Pro, and you'll nearly be working at point-and-shoot weights. This lens does not come with built-in image stabilization. But once you see the photos, it likely won't matter to you. And because the Fuji X cameras shoot very low noise at very high ISO levels, coupled with the fact the lens opens up all the way to F/1.4, image stabilization really isn't that important. The lens is a bit pricey, but most reviewers are coming down on the side that some of these Fuji X-mount lenses (and this is one of them) are comparable with professional brand lenses many times their price. This is simply an amazing set of lenses that deserve your investigation if you have not looked into them yet. This lens alone might be all you need to draw you into looking into the Fuji X-mount system. Five stars, and absolutely without hesitation! PLUSSES ++ Very good image quality, with good color and sharpness ++ HUGE aperture allows for low-light shooting and good bokeh ++ Lightweight and generally small ++ "XF" build quality puts it in the league of Fuji's other amazing "XF" lenses MINUSES -- A tad expensive for what it is (but it goes on sale, so keep your eye's peeled) -- Shutter blades pretty "clacky" during autofocus -- Autofocus speed not the fastest -- The newer XF 35mm F/2 is much faster, quieter, smaller, and much cheaper (so if you don't need that extra F/1.4 aperture, go with the newer model) -- No lens case supplied (I know I am harping on this, but all Fuji lenses should come with beautiful Fuji lens cases) Update after shooting with this lens for a month in France: This lens is just crispy good. Images can be so sharp as to be startling. I used this lens in museums, in cathedrals, in train stations, really just about anywhere without thought of low light in the setting, and just knocked off shot after shot of gorgeous images. You have to use your "built-in zoom" (i.e., your feet) when using the lens, but that's just a matter of weening yourself off the convenience that zoom lenses provide (and that also account for their general inability to reach the image quality of primes; the world of camera equipment is a world of trade-offs!). And, because of the very wide aperture (F/1.4), you can pretty much not worry about the lack of image stabilization. Just take time to compose your shot, and the images can be just amazing. Coupled with the high-ISO/low noise performance of the Fuji X cameras, this wide-aperture lens just continues to amaze. After shooting with it for weeks, I can see firsthand why so many people rave about it, as they do for many of the Fuji primes. It's light and small, too, so when you slap it on your X mount camera, you are at near point-and-shoot weight. The aperture blades and the focusing motor are a bit noisy at times (there is a firmware update for many of the Fuji cameras to help reduce this, as well as firmware updates for the lens itself; make sure you have updated both your camera AND your lens to the latest firmware from the Fuji support site), but in most settings, you'll never notice it (also turning off continuous focusing will help with focusing noise will help). But this is an extraordinary lens that I say will compete with the best of the larger brands, and at a fraction of the weight. It's easily a five-star lens on nearly all counts.

I bought this lens to go with my Fujifilm XT-2 and I'm really loving it! Other reviews have commented on the outstanding build quality (which it is) so I'll just focus on the image quality. This lens produces standout images. The F1.4 produces a beautiful bokeh and even wide open it produces extremely sharp images. It's a perfect match for the lightning fast 1/32,000 electronic shutter speed on the XT-2 since at F1.4 the lens lets so much light in. I'm used to having to stop my lenses down in broad daylight, but I can shoot wide open at noon if I want on the XT-2. The AF is a tad slow as other reviews have mentioned, but it's certainly fast enough for my needs. I was debating between this lens and the F2.0 and I'm glad I went with the F1.4 for everything that comes with a wider aperture (better low light performance, better bokeh, etc). It's a great companion to the 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 R LM OIS Lens. Negative reviews addressed: AF Noise - The AF noise is not that bad. Based on some of the reviews I thought it was going to be noisy, inaccurate and just all around lousy and this has not been my experience. I can hear it, but it locks on fairly quickly and I hardly notice the little amount of noise it makes (just a faint clicking while it locks on). Now maybe if I was shooting a wedding in a church and I needed absolute silence this might become a factor, but that isn't the case for me. Come on people this is a magnificent lens! Stop giving products 1 star because it isn't 100% perfect (what product is?). This almost deterred me from this lens and I'm glad I went with my gut and purchased it anyways. AF Hunting - The AF does hunt a little (especially in low light), but it's still perfectly acceptable for every day photography. Heck I can get it to lock onto stars in the night sky! I don't have the F2 lens so I can't directly compare, but I really can't complain about it hunting too much. That being said I don't shoot much action photography so that might be an issue for sports and such I just can't say one way or another. Conclusion: If you are on the fence about this lens for everyday photography purposes you won't be disappointed. Quite the contrary, you will be wowed by Fujinon's meticulous attention to detail in all of their products. This lens deserves every single star I rated it.

This lens is pretty freaking awesome. Super smooth focus rolloff, like ZERO chromatic aberration, small/lightweight, feels solid, colors pop .... focal length is perfect if you have to get just one prime for portraits and scene photography (could argue for wider in that regard, but it's good for my needs). The focusing is pretty quick for a non-linear motor lens in my opinion, and it doesn't hunt. This is one of those lenses that if something were to happen to it I would have to replace it immediately. The photos I included are exposure bracketed and edited in Photoshop/Adobe Camera Raw

I’ll start by saying that this is the second time I purchase this lens. Given.. I did sell an older copy a couple of years ago when I thought I was going to switch camera systems. Fast forward to today, I decided to re purchase this lens for my old Fuji X Pro 2. I bought it new from here on Amazon and to my surprise the lens says Made in Thailand! Not china, not Philippines, not Japan. Thailand. Do I care? Not really I guess. But Nikon stuff does come from Thailand so I guess it’s nice to know that Fuji is making stuff in Thailand now as well. Anywho, the lens feels amazing. Very high quality. The lens hood seems to be made of plastic now and not metal like before but that is ok. The lens is still made of metal and is very premium. It does seem to have the same autofocus motors, but the glass is very high quality and it’s what matters. It is lightweight, compact and easy to carry all day on my XPro 2. No , the AF isn’t perfect but that’s part of the beauty of this lens. It is part of its character. It doesn’t quite give the 3D pop of a Full frame sensor but it has its own magic. Images are flat but the focus fall off is beautiful. And colors and contrast are rendered very nicely with this lens. It really is a magical lens. If you have a Fujifilm camera whether it’s 10 years old or a newer XT5, I would highly recommend this lens. It is Fujis best lens ever. I’ve owned many Fuji lenses and this is the only lens I keep and use now.

This lens is magic. The perfect companion to my X-Pro 1. Image Quality: It's tack sharp at f/1.4 and only gets sharper stopping down. Very minimal chromatic aberration in really high contrast scenes and non-existent in pretty much everything else. Out of focus areas have a very pleasing smoothness. Build Quality: Wonderful. Lightweight yet a fully solid metal construction. The focus ring is drive by wire but on my copy it's buttery smooth. The aperture ring has a pleasing click in 1/3 stops to it. Just the right bit of firmness at full stops and slightly softer in between. Size is just right. Some areas that have bothered others and my take: • the lens is loud... it's not loud but you can certainly hear the feel the motor working. It's not a super silent lens but doesn't kill the moment. • the lens hood makes using it with filters impossible... NO IT DOESN'T. Put the filter on before the hood. All of my Hoya filters work just fine this way • the rubber lens cap is useless... it pretty much is. It's always falling off when I pull my camera from my bag. I don't use a lens cap with this lens anymore, though. I leave the lens hood on and it's always ready to shoot. • the AF is terrible... the autofocus is not terrible. It's mid-range for Fuji. With the current firmware updates, this lens is pretty darn good in good light. Even in bad light you'll get solid focus, but you need some contrast on the subject or something nearby to nail it. It's more the Fuji cameras on this area. As they improve I bet the capabilities of this lens will show more.

I've been shooting the 35mm 1.4 for several months now, and I have to say that there was something of a "coming home" feeling for me when I started using this lens. Being a lens for a crop sensor, having that feel of a 50mm equivalent has been nice. I've owned a Fujifilm X100F for a good amount of time, and the fixed 23mm (35mm equivalent) lens, while very good for travel and on the street has had me feeling just a little removed. The 35mm 1.4 with its 50(ish)mm equivalent gets me just a little closer, a little more intimate with my subject, and it does so rendering great images. With its aperture of 1.4, I feel comfortable going into low-light settings, far more so than I would with Fuji's f2.0 version of the 35mm (which I also own). By comparison to the F2 version of the lens, the f1.4 is bigger and not as quite focusing. It's not something anyone around you would notice, but I will say the first time I used the lens, I noticed the sound of it focusing. I wouldn't say this is a reason not to buy it, more so I bring it up should you buy a used lens, not to worry that it isn't near silent like Fuji's f2 lenses. If you don't plan to shoot in dark settings or you aren't about the depth of field that you can get out of a 1.4, really, you'd be just fine with the f2 version. The 1.4 isn't weather sealed, while the f2 is, so that's something else to consider. As for the speed of the autofocus, I've no problems with it. I've heard the newest Fujifilm cameras (XT3, XT30, XPRO3) focus faster with this lens than the prior models. Personally, I've come to love the 35mm 1.4 and value it most for the additional light I can gather--the 1.4 can get you a full stop more of light compared to the 2.0. It's a sharp lens and has pleasing bokeh. If my lens was lost, damaged, or stolen, I'd not hesitate to buy another.

No dust, no mold no haze, very clear with no noticeable wear on outside. Works very well on my X-E5. It came with both Fuji caps and hood, B+W F-Pro filter, in an excellent aftermarket zipper lens case. Shipping was quick with packaging very much appropriate for a lens, I wont need bubble wrap for a while.

This is the fastest optic for the X family until the 23mm arrives mid-Oct. This is a great lens with roughly a 50mm field of view on 35mm eqiv. The lens is sharp and I like the aperture ring. The styling is great and the results are top notch. The only downers are the sluggish AF performance and the loudish AF motor. It reminds me of my 50mm D on my Nikon several years ago. Compared to the whisper quiet performance of, say, the 18-55 or even the 55-200, it's noisy. But the images are worth the wait and the audible irritation. I've found it only a nuance when trying not to disturb those around me. It's really not that bad, hence it still having 5 stars due to overall performance with image output. If you're used to the likes of the Nikon AFS, Canon USM or even the Sigma HSM, this well feel slow and loud, but it does deliver on image quality. Bottom line, if you shoot with the interchangeable X series and need/want the 50mm equiv. that so many shooters enjoy, this is the ticket. Nothing else comes close nor is anything else this fast. The 18-55 is good at a similar focal point, but not as sharp in my book, and certainly nowhere near as fast. A great, light, fast (optically) lens for the X system.

For the price, this is a brilliant lens. It's equivalent to 52.5mm on full-frame. This lens was one of the primary reasons I returned the Canon R8 and got the Fujifilm X-T5. The Canon RF mount doesn't offer a good selection of midrange lenses. Their lenses are either crappy $300 lenses, or super expensive $2000+ lenses, with few options in-between.

La verdad es que la calidad del objetivo no es mala para el precio que tiene, pero le cuesta enfocar la misma vida...

all time favorite lens

O.K. a little noisy compared to the latest video friendly models, but it has classic looks and produces classic captures. It is very sharp wide open and the focus is snappy, considering the moveable mass of glass (Paired to an xt2). Personally, my fascination in photography is an attempt to capture a magical moment in time. This lens gives a lot of help in achieving this goal.

Delivered on time, well package and in pristine condition even though it was used. The camera itself is a joy to use and has become my favourite lens due to its light weight, minimum focus range, great photo detail and creamy bokeh...