Fujinon XF35mmF1.4 R

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This magic lens is crazy sharp wide open at 1.4. It has as certain character and rendition of images that is hard to explain or describe. When I first saw the images it produced, it was a OMG moment. As for the often comment of "slow focus", I do not find that to be true in my copy with both the lens and camera having the latest firmware updates. It is as fast as my other 4 Fuji lenses and just about the same as my Canon 85mm F1.8 which considered very fast. As for the noisy AF, the people who can hear this must have hearing like a Labrador Retriever. If I could only have one lens, the 35/1.4 would be it. This is the lens that put Fuji on the map!

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If you own an x series body, then its a no brainer that you should own this lens. I purchased this when I purchased the x-pro1 and a 23mm 1.4 and the 35mm has almost permanantly been glues to the x-pro1. Not only is this my favorite focal length but this lens also renders beautifully! The colors are gorgeous and the detail is ALL there. Its SO sharp I cant believe it sometimes. For sure this lens is an instant classic and should due your first purchase alongside an x series body.

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I bought this lens to go with my Fujifilm XT-2 and Im really loving it! Other reviews have commented on the outstanding build quality (which it is) so Ill 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. Its 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. Im 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 its certainly fast enough for my needs. I was debating between this lens and the F2.0 and Im glad I went with the F1.4 for everything that comes with a wider aperture (better low light performance, better bokeh, etc). Its 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 isnt the case for me. Come on people this is a magnificent lens! Stop giving products 1 star because it isnt 100% perfect (what product is?). This almost deterred me from this lens and Im glad I went with my gut and purchased it anyways. AF Hunting - The AF does hunt a little (especially in low light), but its still perfectly acceptable for every day photography. Heck I can get it to lock onto stars in the night sky! I dont have the F2 lens so I cant directly compare, but I really cant complain about it hunting too much. That being said I dont shoot much action photography so that might be an issue for sports and such I just cant say one way or another. Conclusion: If you are on the fence about this lens for everyday photography purposes you wont be disappointed. Quite the contrary, you will be wowed by Fujinons meticulous attention to detail in all of their products. This lens deserves every single star I rated it.

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After doing a lot of research on this lens (and the XT-1 Graphite Edition) I decided to finally pull the trigger. Being primarily a wedding and family portrait photographer, my primary concern after reading and watching tons of reviews was that the focusing was going to be an issue. And when I received the camera and lens, I noticed what others had mentioned. It was definitely not at the speed Im used to on my Nikon D800. So why the 5 star review? Well, this all changed after I updated my camera bodys firmware to 3.0 from 2.0. The focusing is now adequately fast and accurate. World of difference!! So if you had the same concerns I did about the focusing, dont let it stop you from purchasing. And Im sure future updates will only continue to get faster and more accurate! BTW, the attached photo was taken, by mistake, at 2500 ISO. But you cant even tell! Love this camera and this lens!

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So, this is my fourth Fuji prime. In addition to the kit 18-55 I also own the 60mm for macro shooting, the 27mm for a light walk about, and the 56mm for portraits. I really, really like the 56mm and I was afraid this lens wouldnt be as good. Fortunately it is every bit as good as that lens. It also a lot more versatile. The focal length makes it a good choice in a lot of situations. I shoot an X-E2 with the handgrip and this balances very well on that body. I think if I could only pick one Fuji prime, for both IQ and flexibility this would probably be it. If you are on the fence, buy it. You will not be sorry.

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While Ive always had a nifty fifty on my full frame kit, I didnt use it much. When I went to a smaller kit, it was one of my most used lenses. Sure enough, when I picked up Fuji, I bought this lens and couldnt be happier. I have to have a specific shot in mind that requires another focal length in order to take this lens off. It just has a certain look to the photos, or in some peoples words, magic. Now I want the 56 1.2 to go with this!

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One of the sharpest fastest lenses Fuji makes... image quality ins magical. The extra stop of light with a fast F1.4 lens makes a big difference over an f2 lens or higher. The extra stop of light gives you significantly more artistic options with Fstop, shutter speed, ISO and Bokeh, more than i expected. This is one oi those must have oh wow lenses with wow image quality.

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I just received this lens along with the new Fuji X-Pro2 body and wow, what a beautiful combination. Im a professional photographer based out of Los Angeles and my primary gear is Canon (and has been for 15 years). Last year I bought the Fuji X100T (from Amazon) as a personal camera and have really enjoyed it so this year decided to pick up the new X-Pro2 and the 35mm f1.4 lens for my personal use as well. Couldnt be happier with it to be honest. Ive seen reviews that the new Fuji 35mm f2 lens is faster, quieter and sharper (and also cheaper) than the f1.4..... but since its an f2 lens, its a stop slower than the f1.4. I want that extra stop of light so I went with the f1.4 lens. Ive been playing around with it for the last few days and wow, just blown away with how pretty the images are coming out. Ive been shooting it at f1.4 (wide-open) and its just awesome! If youve got the extra money and you need that extra stop of light - give it a try!

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Ive owned this lens since the beginning and have gone through all kinds of scenarios with it paired with the X-T1 and X-T2. Sure, the AF used to be a bit worse before "that" firmware upgrade, and the mechanical aspect of the racking can feel more annoying that it is, in terms of getting or missing the shot - but this piece-o-glass is a keeper and my favorite prime in the current XF lineup. Combined with the much newer 16mm 1.4 - those two primes anchor my travel setup and while not the ideal focal length, I can even sneak in a few, acceptable portraits with this 35mm.

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This Fuji 35mm prime lens for Fuji X-mount cameras takes photos that are just, wow .. AMAZING. Its 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. Youre 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, youll start forgiving that shortcoming. Add to this that the lens is so light that once youve put it on your X-A1, X-E1, X-M1, or X-Pro, and youll 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 wont 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 isnt 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 Fujis other amazing "XF" lenses MINUSES -- A tad expensive for what it is (but it goes on sale, so keep your eyes 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 dont 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 thats 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. Its 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, youll 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. Its easily a five-star lens on nearly all counts.

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