Rented this lens for a week, was on the fence about this and the f2 version so I bought the f2, didn’t love it like I did the 1.4 so I took the f2 back and bought the 1.4 version and have no regrets. Love this lens. Highly recommended.
Thanks Martin!! It’s nerve racking to start a TH-cam channel and put yourself out there. Getting a comment like that is a validation that I’m bringing value to people. It’s inspiring to keep going. Have an awesome day Martin; and keep shooting! JB
I think most autofocus complaints about this lens are from those who haven’t updated the firmware. On my XE-4 I was like “oh wow this is awful something feels wrong” and then I updated the lens and it works great. In addition I really don’t find it loud at all. Sure compared to the totally silent F/2s it makes some noise and you can feel it and the aperture working but its really more of a feel than a noise. I kind of like it as someone who doesn’t use the AF beep.
The 18mm is probably the most underrated lens in the X series . I have only had the chance to use it with the newer bodies and haven't had any focusing/quality issues . I love that FOV .
This may sound odd, but when I made a short noir some time ago, I did all my effects in P.S. CS4. Extended. It has the animation timeline. You can add layers. You could, for instance, shoot your background alone, then layer the section behind the mic over the mic, and have no mic in the shot. You could even layer in some mondo mic image. I wish those asmr girls would do this...
Those photos were beautiful. I got this lens a few weeks ago and didn’t have a chance to really try it out. Definitely it can’t focus quickly for snapping a toddler for example. The subject needs to cooperate to get the maximum benefit from this is what I’m seeing.
My favorite lens of all time. And I shot canon for years and Leica & Olympus analog. It's doing everything I want it to do. The nifty fifty was too clean, crisp but no character.
i will never sell my fuji stuff because of this lens, simplicity, love the classic thin metal construction, "tin" feel, and I have the 35 f2 also, yes, that film non-clinical feel.
Hey Jason I really love your chanel, Informative, funny and just perfectly filmed. So keep up the great work, ive watched nearly all your uploads. Cheers Rob from Kent in the UK
Hey Rob!! I've been away from my channel for a bit and just saw this. Thank you so much! I'm so happy that you get something out of my content and you like what I'm doing. It really inspires me to do more. It's hard to get motivated to create with the world half closed. This is what I needed. Keep in touch man!! Cheers and have an awesome week!!! JB
Lens hood and cap... The lens comes with the standard round snap-on cap and the plastic slip on cap to go over the hood. BUT... there is no need to use the ridiculous slip on cap. The round standard cap easily goes on with the hood in place. Just insert it at an oblique angle then compress the squeeze tabs while pressing it against the lens. To remove, just squeeze a single tab and pivot the cap away from the lens' filter ring and let it fall into your hand while pointing lens down. I've had my lens for years and have never removed the hood once and only use the round snap on cap with zero difficulty.
I have a Xf90f2 which I mostly use for outdoor portraits, which is tack sharp and renders excellent bokeh.. Now, for indoor portraits or closer body portraits with excellent bokeh, which one should I prefer..? Xf56 f1.2 or xf35 F1.4? For me, background details are not required, nor I have any story to tell.. pls advise
This lens definitely needs an MK2 update and a better design lens cap for the square hood. And the aperture chatter......cha cha cha cha cha cha~! The 90mm is by far the fastest AF lens I got for my fujifilm.
Just so glad I could find your Instagram to check the photos closer. Do you use eye-autofocus with this lens or would you rather prefer manual all the way?
Hi Virginia! I should check my messages more! I do use eye auto focus. It can be pretty reliable but when a model looks away it can lose focus and start to back focus a little, especially with this lens because it can be a little slow. I will also use a zone focus; focus and recompose when it struggles. It’s my nuclear option. How do you like to shoot with this lens?
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 Thought the photos were really great, especially the colors and details of the clothes. It made me think: " Ah! I really want a neon jacket like that! "
I was looking for another system because sony didnt do it for me and bought an x-e2 with this lens. I took photos of my cat on a summer evening, as people do and i fell so hard i sold my whole equipment within 10 days to buy a x-t2 and the other pretty glass. Fujilove.
Hey there!! Thanks for the comment... It it the Sure SM7B. It's a broadcast mic but it is also amazing for recording voiceover, vocals, guitars and even some instruments. It's a dynamic mic so it can take a beating sonically. Let me know if you get one. It's worth it;)
Hi Vincent!! It depends on what is behind you. I like the bokeh but I rely a little more on the background with this lens, so if there are trees the bokeh might be distracting. I think it really depends on your background. I love the milky backgrounds of the 56mm, 85mm and the longer zooms but the backgrounds sometimes get so blurry that they are just filler and colors. The 35mm allows you to tell a story by keeping the subject more connected to the background. So, yes..sometimes distracting. It depends on what's in the background. This is a great point and would use it in another video on this lens if I make one. Thanks again Vincent!! Have an amazing week!! JB
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 I'm totally agree with the fact that its photography and we have to frame somehow to have a nice composition ; overbluring pictures is not my taste either so I understand you. Have nice week too ! and good Shots :D
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 By the way, I was wondering, Do you use it on AF-C mode or AF-S ? because for all my lenses ( 23 1.4 + 56 mm + 35 xf )I have faster focus lock in AF-S than AF -C . What are the settings do you use for portrait and a walking model by example ?
Jason, awesome video, well done! Love it! I just bought the Xpro1, yeah nearly 2021, crazy huh. Love the feeling with this ‚old diva‘, has character, soul and it quirks, but that is what it‘s all about, it is not just a tool, it is a love afair ;-) So I was thinking about pairing it with this other ‚diva‘, but I am afraid about the AF. Don‘t need speedy AF, don‘t mind noise either, think I could get the gang of it..I got the 23/f2 and must say, it works great on the xpro1, AF is fast enough. But I have the X100T already with the fix 23/f2. Also I prefer the shape if the 1.4. wonder if it is workable on the old xpro1. Did you ever tty it on an older fuji? Cheers from Switzerland
Hi Michel!! My Xt-3 was actually my first Fuji camera. After that I bought the XH-1 and got rid of my Canon gear... I want to get an Xpro series but need to save up for another body. I love the 23F2 and have the Viltrox 23 1.4. Great lens! The 35 with the noise, auto focus and quirks is a must have!! If you like a little wider but want some great character and shallow depth of field, this is an amazing choice!! Let me know if you pick one up! Keep Shooting!! JB
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 thanks a lot for coming back! Some 35/f2 around on the used market here for 250, just two 1.4 offers, one has dust inside the other only with body....at 400.- incl the xpro1. Might try to get it down another 50 and grab both :-). Cheers
@@michel559 That sounds like a great deal! The you can’t go wrong with any F2 series. I needed the 35f1.4 for the extra depth of field. I actually got it while working for a brand I had plenty of wider canon lenses but need something versatile for fashion and lifestyle and wanted a native Fuji. I bought the 1.4 and never looked back. I may pick up the f2 at some point because of the quick auto focus and weather sealing:) Have an awesome day! JB
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 yeah for me it is mostly family, streets, kinda documentic life around me. Guess the f2 would be the better choice. Faster AF, smaller, guess doesn‘t block OVF (not sure about the 1.4?) easy to bring along if more then ne lens....I have the 23/f2 at the moment and I am amazed about the AF on e Xpro1. Guess I should go that route, especially if upgrading to xpro3 in a few years. For portaits I have Nikkor 50/1.4 (75mm) with an adapter. Wonderful combination with the Xpro1. Cheers from snowy Switzerland
Hi I have both the 35-1.4 and the 23-f2 both of these lenses work great on the xpro1 , and I have just bought the viltrox 85-1.8 m2 and that also works great on the xpro1 hand held
A 50mm lens does show objects in the foreground and background with a separation similar to the human eye. But a 50 is a 50 regardless of sensor size and this lens is still a 35mm. If you want the perspective of the human eye you have to go to the 50mm f2 or the 56mm f1.2. I have all the Fuji primes (except the 27mm and 18mm) and still use the 35mm f1.4 the most. I use the 35mm f2 on my Pro3 because it just looks cooler. I’ll admit it.
Haha, I want the Pro3!! I don't have the 50f2 but just recently got the 56 1.2 and really love it. I want to pick up the 27 just because of it's form factor for street and everyday. The 18 I havent been tempted to get because my 16 is the most amazing lens and if I want that focal length, I'll just grab the kit lens...:)
I agree, the 35mm f1.4 is amazing. It's the only lens I kept for my X-H1. I dove into the GFX system.
Rented this lens for a week, was on the fence about this and the f2 version so I bought the f2, didn’t love it like I did the 1.4 so I took the f2 back and bought the 1.4 version and have no regrets. Love this lens. Highly recommended.
Got this lens today and I am surprised.. Autofocus isnt that much slow as people complaints, its absolute joy..
I think most people haven’t updated the firmware…
I had (and loved) a nifty 50 in my canon days. Haven't done enough with this lens yet to see if it will rekindle the flame.
Probably the best intro I have ever seen with great music sequences, plus super fun to watch!
Thanks Martin!! It’s nerve racking to start a TH-cam channel and put yourself out there. Getting a comment like that is a validation that I’m bringing value to people. It’s inspiring to keep going.
Have an awesome day Martin; and keep shooting!
JB
I think most autofocus complaints about this lens are from those who haven’t updated the firmware. On my XE-4 I was like “oh wow this is awful something feels wrong” and then I updated the lens and it works great.
In addition I really don’t find it loud at all. Sure compared to the totally silent F/2s it makes some noise and you can feel it and the aperture working but its really more of a feel than a noise. I kind of like it as someone who doesn’t use the AF beep.
I bought this lens last week and I really love it ☺️👌
Awesome! Congratulations! It's an all around great lens... Let me know how you use it. I'd love to see what you create!;)
Yes, the 18, 35 and 60mm are the three original x mount lenses.
I have t even used the 18 or 60! Would you recommend either?
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 not used 60...but the 18mm is loud and outdated but a solid performer.
The 18mm is probably the most underrated lens in the X series . I have only had the chance to use it with the newer bodies and haven't had any focusing/quality issues . I love that FOV .
This may sound odd, but when I made a short noir some time ago, I did all my effects in P.S. CS4. Extended. It has the animation timeline. You can add layers. You could, for instance, shoot your background alone, then layer the section behind the mic over the mic, and have no mic in the shot. You could even layer in some mondo mic image. I wish those asmr girls would do this...
Those photos were beautiful. I got this lens a few weeks ago and didn’t have a chance to really try it out. Definitely it can’t focus quickly for snapping a toddler for example. The subject needs to cooperate to get the maximum benefit from this is what I’m seeing.
Excellent content with gorgeous images makes your channel very helpful and inspirational. Look forward to future installments. Thanks
Thank you Rustam!! I love making video and your feedback really motivates me to make more!!:)
My favorite lens of all time. And I shot canon for years and Leica & Olympus analog. It's doing everything I want it to do. The nifty fifty was too clean, crisp but no character.
I agree that the character of the lense is what keeps me grabbing it.... Do you still shoot Leica? Was it film?
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 yes film. Now I use tye old Leica primes 9n my Fuji. Loving the 35mm 2.8 Zeiss elmarit R
@@joewander5398 I haven’t tried Leica with my Fuji yet... I’ve spent so much on lenses. I need to save up, haha!!!
i will never sell my fuji stuff because of this lens, simplicity, love the classic thin metal construction, "tin" feel, and I have the 35 f2 also, yes, that film non-clinical feel.
Hey Jason I really love your chanel, Informative, funny and just perfectly filmed. So keep up the great work, ive watched nearly all your uploads. Cheers Rob from Kent in the UK
Hey Rob!!
I've been away from my channel for a bit and just saw this. Thank you so much!
I'm so happy that you get something out of my content and you like what I'm doing. It really inspires me to do more. It's hard to get motivated to create with the world half closed. This is what I needed. Keep in touch man!!
Cheers and have an awesome week!!!
JB
Love love love this lens!! Would be awesome to have faster AF with it and quieter, but this lens has all kinds of pixie dust magic in it!
For 2021, resolve to try the 90 mm... you won’t regret it!
Lens hood and cap...
The lens comes with the standard round snap-on cap and the plastic slip on cap to go over the hood. BUT... there is no need to use the ridiculous slip on cap. The round standard cap easily goes on with the hood in place. Just insert it at an oblique angle then compress the squeeze tabs while pressing it against the lens. To remove, just squeeze a single tab and pivot the cap away from the lens' filter ring and let it fall into your hand while pointing lens down.
I've had my lens for years and have never removed the hood once and only use the round snap on cap with zero difficulty.
I have a Xf90f2 which I mostly use for outdoor portraits, which is tack sharp and renders excellent bokeh..
Now, for indoor portraits or closer body portraits with excellent bokeh, which one should I prefer..? Xf56 f1.2 or xf35 F1.4?
For me, background details are not required, nor I have any story to tell.. pls advise
This lens definitely needs an MK2 update and a better design lens cap for the square hood. And the aperture chatter......cha cha cha cha cha cha~! The 90mm is by far the fastest AF lens I got for my fujifilm.
Just so glad I could find your Instagram to check the photos closer.
Do you use eye-autofocus with this lens or would you rather prefer manual all the way?
Hi Virginia! I should check my messages more! I do use eye auto focus. It can be pretty reliable but when a model looks away it can lose focus and start to back focus a little, especially with this lens because it can be a little slow. I will also use a zone focus; focus and recompose when it struggles. It’s my nuclear option. How do you like to shoot with this lens?
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 Thought the photos were really great, especially the colors and details of the clothes. It made me think: " Ah! I really want a neon jacket like that! "
I was looking for another system because sony didnt do it for me and bought an x-e2 with this lens.
I took photos of my cat on a summer evening, as people do and i fell so hard i sold my whole equipment within 10 days to buy a x-t2 and the other pretty glass.
Fujilove.
Fantastic intro and video, could I ask the name of that microphone that you use?
Hey there!! Thanks for the comment...
It it the Sure SM7B.
It's a broadcast mic but it is also amazing for recording voiceover, vocals, guitars and even some instruments.
It's a dynamic mic so it can take a beating sonically.
Let me know if you get one. It's worth it;)
Fantastic lens 👍
PS...I have the Fujifilm 90mm and it is very quiet and fast...quad linear motors.
Hello Jason ; Nice video here, I would like to know what do you think about the bokeh, its looks pretty distractive to the eyes, dont you?
Hi Vincent!!
It depends on what is behind you. I like the bokeh but I rely a little more on the background with this lens, so if there are trees the bokeh might be distracting. I think it really depends on your background. I love the milky backgrounds of the 56mm, 85mm and the longer zooms but the backgrounds sometimes get so blurry that they are just filler and colors. The 35mm allows you to tell a story by keeping the subject more connected to the background. So, yes..sometimes distracting. It depends on what's in the background. This is a great point and would use it in another video on this lens if I make one.
Thanks again Vincent!!
Have an amazing week!!
JB
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 I'm totally agree with the fact that its photography and we have to frame somehow to have a nice composition ; overbluring pictures is not my taste either so I understand you. Have nice week too ! and good Shots :D
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 By the way, I was wondering, Do you use it on AF-C mode or AF-S ? because for all my lenses ( 23 1.4 + 56 mm + 35 xf )I have faster focus lock in AF-S than AF -C . What are the settings do you use for portrait and a walking model by example ?
Jason, awesome video, well done! Love it! I just bought the Xpro1, yeah nearly 2021, crazy huh. Love the feeling with this ‚old diva‘, has character, soul and it quirks, but that is what it‘s all about, it is not just a tool, it is a love afair ;-)
So I was thinking about pairing it with this other ‚diva‘, but I am afraid about the AF. Don‘t need speedy AF, don‘t mind noise either, think I could get the gang of it..I got the 23/f2 and must say, it works great on the xpro1, AF is fast enough. But I have the X100T already with the fix 23/f2. Also I prefer the shape if the 1.4. wonder if it is workable on the old xpro1. Did you ever tty it on an older fuji?
Cheers from Switzerland
Hi Michel!! My Xt-3 was actually my first Fuji camera. After that I bought the XH-1 and got rid of my Canon gear... I want to get an Xpro series but need to save up for another body. I love the 23F2 and have the Viltrox 23 1.4. Great lens! The 35 with the noise, auto focus and quirks is a must have!! If you like a little wider but want some great character and shallow depth of field, this is an amazing choice!!
Let me know if you pick one up!
Keep Shooting!!
JB
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 thanks a lot for coming back! Some 35/f2 around on the used market here for 250, just two 1.4 offers, one has dust inside the other only with body....at 400.- incl the xpro1. Might try to get it down another 50 and grab both :-).
Cheers
@@michel559 That sounds like a great deal! The you can’t go wrong with any F2 series. I needed the 35f1.4 for the extra depth of field. I actually got it while working for a brand I had plenty of wider canon lenses but need something versatile for fashion and lifestyle and wanted a native Fuji. I bought the 1.4 and never looked back. I may pick up the f2 at some point because of the quick auto focus and weather sealing:)
Have an awesome day!
JB
@@jasonberkmanphotography8672 yeah for me it is mostly family, streets, kinda documentic life around me. Guess the f2 would be the better choice. Faster AF, smaller, guess doesn‘t block OVF (not sure about the 1.4?) easy to bring along if more then ne lens....I have the 23/f2 at the moment and I am amazed about the AF on e Xpro1. Guess I should go that route, especially if upgrading to xpro3 in a few years.
For portaits I have Nikkor 50/1.4 (75mm) with an adapter. Wonderful combination with the Xpro1.
Cheers from snowy Switzerland
Hi I have both the 35-1.4 and the 23-f2 both of these lenses work great on the xpro1 , and I have just bought the viltrox 85-1.8 m2 and that also works great on the xpro1 hand held
A 50mm lens does show objects in the foreground and background with a separation similar to the human eye. But a 50 is a 50 regardless of sensor size and this lens is still a 35mm. If you want the perspective of the human eye you have to go to the 50mm f2 or the 56mm f1.2. I have all the Fuji primes (except the 27mm and 18mm) and still use the 35mm f1.4 the most. I use the 35mm f2 on my Pro3 because it just looks cooler. I’ll admit it.
Haha, I want the Pro3!! I don't have the 50f2 but just recently got the 56 1.2 and really love it.
I want to pick up the 27 just because of it's form factor for street and everyday. The 18 I havent been tempted to get because my 16 is the most amazing lens and if I want that focal length, I'll just grab the kit lens...:)
The big radio announcer mic makes a TH-camr look like he's trying to look important. Just a little feedback.