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Haha I get that! I’ve been tempted to get the square hood one for the longest time but I still haven’t been able to spend that amount on it yet 😆

Thank you @iuriltube! I shot all the images with the X-T3!

@@TimothyYip xt3 is a classic!

It sure is! But I haven’t touched it much since I got my X-T5! Only use the X-T3 when I need both bodies for shooting weddings 😆 What body do you use?

Hey sorry I missed this comment and thank you! I use the zone option in autofocus, having it in the biggest square, in continuous mode, and leaving it in the centre of the frame. See if that helps out!

Hey there! I replied in your comment with my settings in my other video!

Hi Paul! That’s a big and great move migrating to a mirrorless system! I never looked back ever since I did the same going from the Nikon D850 to the X-T3! I will keep that in mind with the video samples for my next video (XF 35mm F2)! That’s exciting news on picking up this lens today! Thank you for your kind words and hope you enjoy the lens!

@@TimothyYip Well, I got the lens and I am very happy with it. I am still learning how my X-S10 works, and I am certain I will create great images like you, although I am more of a landscape shooter! LOL! For now I will keep my remaining Canon gear (5Dsr, 24-70 L, 16-35 IS L, and 70-200 f4 IS L) as I am having a hard time parting with my 50 mp camera and the amazing images I get from it! Take care Timothy, and keep up the great work you present. Bye for now. I just subscribed for your channel!

That’s a very nice Canon kit you have there with the holy trinity! The X-S10 is a great body, I’m sure you’ll love the pairing with the 23mm f2! Here’s to you capturing some great images with it! 🍻 thank you for the follow! Means a lot to me to continue with this!

@@TimothyYip Hey Timothy! I am loving this lens! I took more time today to play with it and it is sharp! All the best.

Hey Luis! Thank you for the kind words! I did not edit the softbox out of the goggles! It would have taken way too much time to do that! 😆 plus I think it’s kinda cool that it’s on there! Appreciate your time for watching!

Hey Eddy! Thank you! For those shots around the marker you’re referring to, none of them has softness issue, in fact they were fairly sharp. All those shots were taken at least 3-6ft (1-2m) away from the subject. It only really struggles at the MFD at wide opened. Once stopped down to f2.8 ish + the obvious softness disappears. I have the new 23mm f1.4 and am in love with it. It is definitely way bigger than the f2 but everything about it just feels so good! 1.2 would be nice but I think the sacrifice on weight and price will be too great to be worth it, at least in my opinion. Plus the 1/3 stop difference from 1.2 and 1.4 is too minor for the added attributes mentioned above. There’s always the 50mm f1 if you’re want the fastest lens avail :) Thanks for watching the vid and I hope you’ll find the answer to your needs! 👊🏽

I use the “Chesty” mount from from GoPro! Keeps it very sturdy. :) Thank you for watching the vid!

Hey sorry for the late reply! Hope the f2 has been serving you well! It’s truly an amazing lens!

@@TimothyYip Hi yes thanks is very good. I found it good for landscapes also.

Hey Albert! Good tip! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Riaz! Cheers!

Thanks Chris! I think you’ll enjoy it v much!

Hey sprout! 23mm will be a good FL for streaming on Twitch, it’ll fill the frame quite tightly. I personally like using the 16mm for that purpose better. Thanks for watching!

@@TimothyYip sorry that’s my gaming id. I’m Karl and thanks for the suggestion! I have my xt20 on the closet since the pandemic, decided to use it again, and give the lens a lil upgrade. Great content! Sub’d and liked ‘cause I’m a fuji user as well! I’ll keep an eye out on your new and old videos! 🤙🏼

Thanks for watching! 👊🏽💥

Thank you, kind sir!

Thanks for the kind words Craig! 👊🏽 35mm f2 vid in the making and coming up next!

Hey James, that’s interesting hear! I haven’t used the x100v before but read and heard raving reviews on that body including the updated lens from the x100f. I love the 23mmf2, definitely my fav lens for street work.

The XF23mm f2 is actually a bit wider than 35mm equivalent. It's more like 31-32mm. This creates a little more wide angle distortion, making for more interesting images IMO.

I don’t think it’s necessary to stop it down that low unless you’re shootings at minimum focus distance, if you are then f3.2-f4 gets the sharpness needed, otherwise I have no issues shooting wide opened.

@@TimothyYip thanks for coming back Tim. what is the focus distance where the lens becomes fairly sharp at f2? is there any experience on your side?

Hey Artur, I’d say 2-3 steps from the object renders results where I’m happy with!

Thank you! 🙏🏽

Hey there! I’d personally go with the 23mm but if you have a lot of space then 35mm wouldn’t be a bad choice for it.

Haha! They’re both great lenses! It really depends what you shoot more and what FoV you prefer!

@@TimothyYip I like landscape when I ride my bike, a bit street photography, my family (include the dog 😁). I'm really looking for a "all round" lens. Unfortunately the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 doesn't not exists for us and Fuji is really expensive for me 😬

I love riding my bike and taking some street from time to time too. In my honest opinion I’ll personally take the 23mm over 35mm for the type of photography you just mentioned. 35mm could be too a bit too tight. Not sure if you’re patient enough but Sigma are working on lenses for Fujifilm X series, no news on what they are yet but there will be some coming. My guess is some time in 2022.

@@TimothyYip thanks again for your time 👌 I'll go to my store and try both lens. 23 or 35 will be a good start for me. Actually I've got only 18-55, so I could wait a bit but sigma will not release this lens in early 2022 😬 also, 23 f2 or 35 f2 are not expensive, fortunately for me 😁

That’s good news! Hope you find the one that speaks to you!

Hey Jeremiah! I don’t hear any audible sound from the aperture blades when autofocusing in or outside of f2. I’m using a X-T3. Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

Good points! OIS would definitely be nice to have! I’ve been eyeing on the 80mm 2.8 for quite some time now myself. Thank you for the comment and watching!

Thanks Bev! Hope you’re doing well! 🙏🏽

Hey I think if you could chose two for the type of photography you listed, I would go with the 18mm and the 35mm since 23mm will be too close to either end. Thank you for watching and your comment!

@@TimothyYip thank you :)

Hey Thomas! Yes, mine was made in Japan. Thanks for watching!

@@TimothyYip trade you for a philippines copy. Jk. But I'm actually curious of any image quality differences.

Haha I doubt there’s any quality difference based on where it was produced. Process would be the same.

I like the 16/35mm combo! What do you shoot mostly? All hail the 23mm! 🙌🏽😊 Thank you for your commrnt and watching!!

Nice! What do you mostly shoot? Thank you for your comment and watching! 👊🏽💥

@@TimothyYip landscape, street and portrait. I also own the 23mmf2 and I use it quite a bit. But in low light and for those close up shots, the 16mmf1.4 is just the one I would always use. Great video, thanks for that!

I use the 16mmf1.4 myself for landscape, portraits and also events myself! That lens is in a complete different class than the 23mmf2 for sure. I’ll be doing a video for that lens eventually! :)

@@TimothyYip great to hear! I made one of my channel actually if you want to check it out!

Hey Steve, I appreciate the kind words! The 23mmf2 is too my first choice when it comes to street! Love that FL for it! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏽✨

Totally agree! Cheers for the feedback and thank you for watching! 🤙🏽

Good to know! Would love to do a comparison one day. Thanks for your comment and watching the video!

It is worst on the 23mm f/1.4!

Haha! Just a figure of speech. But this thing is bulletproof like, no joke. Appreciate your kind comment and thank you for watching Bojan! 👊🏽💥