This ones a tough one, which one would you go for? Sample Images: 4:31 // Purchase the Fujifilm 23mm F2 today: bit.ly/2ztpi23 Purchase the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 today: bit.ly/2Bxo5s4
I think to answer your question about why the two lenses have slightly different field of views is because the F2 version has a shorter flange focal distance while the F1.4 has a longer flange focal distance (distance between rear element of lens and the sensor). Although they're both 23mm in lens focal length, the F2 version has a slightly wider field of vision due to it's shorter ffd and closer focusing ability (22cm), which inherently makes it a wider lens than the F1.4 which has a longer close focusing ability at 28cm.
I am leaning towards f2 for travel and street photography. Thanks for the video. Can you please share the sling bag and tripod 6:19mins, you are using in this video? 😊
@@sw40lover it takes practice to focus the mikaton when you're all the way to 0.95 but the images are ridiculously crisp at that point. If you need a couple of millimeters extra to keep something like a face in focus that's tilted, you pull out slightly to 1.4 or so. works fine.
I think the size difference between these lenses is overstated. The f/2 is not really as small as it looks, and it protrudes quite far out from the camera. The fact that it’s narrower doesn’t really help me. On the other hand, the f/1.4 is really quite impressively small and lightweight for what it offers.
Jeremy yes it happens! I had 23mm 1.4, 56mm 1.2 and 35 mm 1.4, all blocking a bit or almost all the view! I have to take a look at the 18mm 2.0 since I don’t recall how affects the vision. 35mm 2.0 definately doesn’t affect at all. Just imagine how zooms block it. 60mm macro and 90mm are bigger than 56mm 1.2 so...
Why nobody says about minimal focus distance on these lenses? it makes much sense to have 0.2 instead of 0.7. 23mm is the best lense to get close detailed shots of anything, but not with f1.4.
I just wanted to point out that there are raincoats for camera setups - so any setup can be guarded in inclement weather. Also, "weather sealing" only provides resistance - not water proofing so, the bottom line is that there are further solutions one might want to consider if you are a harsh weather condition shooter. Personally, I'm not into it at all, not wanting to ruin $$$$$ in gear. Outdoor photographers, however, I'm sure would differ.
For a comparison: 56f1.2 vs 90f2 as a portrait lens. The price an specs are just different enough to be an interesting comparison. Also, if I’m getting a 23f2 for travel size, I’m getting an X100. 23f1.4 looks like it has less contrast, so slightly more shadow detail. I prefer 28mm as a focal length. I just wish Fuji would get on the X70s.
I was thinking about changing my current kit 18-55 on one of the 23 series so for now the question is... Is there a really sens to change it in image quality value? I know that the first one is zoom lens but for now I'm thinkig if quality of the photos is really much better on 23 1.4 in mean of sharpnes etc.
56mm 1.2 has very low autofocus speed, heavy, big and pricey. 2 completely different lenses, wouldn't say that one is better than another. Personally I would prefer 50mm f2.
They're not quite the same and totally different price points. The 56 is a "true" portrait lens, whereas the 50mm is a general-purpose lens (not as sharp, not as fast either).
@@HR-wd6cw since I originally made this comment, I've rented the 56mm 1.2 and after shooting a gig with it, I realized the usability was more important than the f stop. I ended up buying the 50mm f2 instead; the compact size, af speed/reliability and price point were all my deciding factors. Plus its approximately the same weight/size as the 23mm f2 and the two lenses can be interchanged on a gimbal without re-balancing
The equivalence in terms of aperture is not easily as straight forward as converting focal lengths from APS-C to FF equivalants. But a 1.4 is roughly closer to f/2.2 or f/2.5 on a FF body. For most people, the difference between 1.4 and 1.8 (either on FF or APS-C) is not terribly noticeable but the cost often is. Plus a lot of street photographers use the 23mm, and for that, most are usually between 2.8 and f/8 most of the time anyway. I'd only get a 1.4 if I knew I was going to be doing portraits with the lens (and a lot of them) otherwise I'd just save some money and get the f/2 version.
23mm 1.4 is slightly better at $700 . if money wasn't an issue id get it. But i had the option to get the 23mm f2 for $150 as a second lens kit. So that was a no brainer .
Great video, mates! I was so confused 6 months ago about which one to buy next to my new camera xt20. Both are awesome lenses on many terms, so i chose the f1.4 one and i am definitely not regretful over my choice. It was nice to watch your comparison video! Keen to see for your new videos!
The 23mm f2 isn't that great a lens. It's not good for close photography or sharpness when compared to 23mm f1.4. I had to sell off the 23 f2 as it gave mediocre performance compared to all other Fuji lenses that I own. I too bought it hearing angry photographers review. The f2 lens was a wasteof money. Get the 1.4 version any time. I'm no reviewer but I've owned both the 24mm variants (paid out of my pocket) and I wish I never bought the f2 lens. Thanks.
Uncaged >also hip >also likes to wear a hat of some sort >also wears similar style glasses >also produces reviews and content for a large scale camera retailer >also likes photography >and yes, I know he’s asian
@@ChairmanZhongXiNa And you imagine that Kai invented all of these things? lol - the glasses look like any generic glasses that people wear, tonnes of people also wear hats - Kai actually hasn't in a long time, hip? ... if you say so
@@Cagey7531 >also shoots in a similar format ie around the city, where their store or based >also are based in a formal colony of Britain when making videos for the company >also produces reviews and content for a large scale camera retailer
so many ppl buy f1.4 glass 'cuz they need more light but they don't try dumb flashes and a $100 flash would save 'em blowing extra $400 on f1.4 which will be slow to focus and will miss in 90% of cases. it's a common novices error (sure, i've been where too), expecting solving thier problems with crazy expensive f1.2-f1.4 glass, having soft pix then and missing the focus nearly the time instead of using cheap razor sharp f4-f8 glass and adding bouncing flash only then necessary. and the bokeh thing on portraits... just get a manual 50mm f1.8, your portraits will be fine
24 /1.4 hands down. Setting aside focal length which are the same, an f/2 aperture is equivalent to f/3 in full frame. f/1.4 is equivalent to f/2.1. The extra light and subject isolation is welcome.
IMO, if you're looking for bokeh, neither of these two lenses should be your choice. If you are looking for more separation, neither of these two lenses should be your choice. With high ISO performance in the recent Fuuji bodies, 1 extra stop should not make a difference. If you are afraid of grain, get medium format. I'll never understand why so many photogs hate camera grain, but LOVE to add it later in post. Massive amounts at that.
They say the f2 is better for video users because of the faster and silent AF but the clutch focus with hard stops is better for video. If only it'd have the speed and silence of the LR motor for.us hybrid shooters. While I love the compact form factor of the f2, the f1.4 seems to be the way to go. Knowing myself, I'll probably grab both. Doh.
Total bs review. There are plenty of reviews which prove that F2 version is as good as F1.4. If you are into pixel peeping then sure go for it. Otherwise who cares? BTW there are reviews which clearly show that f.14 version is not sharp if anything it is soft and only becomes shart at f2.8
I read somewhere that the sharpness is soft on the f1.4 when using up close. So if you avoid using it close to it's minimum focal distance, you should be good.
This ones a tough one, which one would you go for?
Sample Images: 4:31
//
Purchase the Fujifilm 23mm F2 today: bit.ly/2ztpi23
Purchase the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 today: bit.ly/2Bxo5s4
I think to answer your question about why the two lenses have slightly different field of views is because the F2 version has a shorter flange focal distance while the F1.4 has a longer flange focal distance (distance between rear element of lens and the sensor). Although they're both 23mm in lens focal length, the F2 version has a slightly wider field of vision due to it's shorter ffd and closer focusing ability (22cm), which inherently makes it a wider lens than the F1.4 which has a longer close focusing ability at 28cm.
Love my 23mm f1.4. Having that bit of extra bokeh and low light performance is always useful, especially with it’s apsc.
I am leaning towards f2 for travel and street photography. Thanks for the video. Can you please share the sling bag and tripod 6:19mins, you are using in this video? 😊
Which is better for talking head video or for video auto focus ? Is there an ideal Lens for taking head stuff? Thanks
Thank you which is better for video auto focus ?
Please compare the Mitakon 35mm F 0.95 vs the Fujifilm 35mm 1.4?
Harlowe E 35 1.4 lens is very special lens, it’s rendering is simply amazing. Mitakon does not stand a chance
Haven’t tried the 35 1.4 but the mitakon is truly amazing
.95 is hard to focus also photos are not as sharp like by a mile
@@justincase12112 I have both the 1.4 and the mikaton and the latter is better in my opinion.
@@sw40lover it takes practice to focus the mikaton when you're all the way to 0.95 but the images are ridiculously crisp at that point. If you need a couple of millimeters extra to keep something like a face in focus that's tilted, you pull out slightly to 1.4 or so. works fine.
what is name of gimbal that you use with xpro?
If you want to take advantage of the excellent focusing of the X-T3, for video, get the 23mm f2.
Why’d you say that? The f2 has better af?
Extra info: the 23 f1.4 performs beter between f2 and f5.6 while the 23 f2 performs beter from 5.6 to f11 (in comparison to the other lens).
Ok, what about that minimal focus distance? Is it better on the f1.4? With the f2 you need to go to 5.6 to get a sharp image close up.
You can focus pretty close with the 1.4
What camera bag is that you're using?
Which lens is better for video vfx music videos
Video you will want to look at f2 for focusing.
I think the size difference between these lenses is overstated. The f/2 is not really as small as it looks, and it protrudes quite far out from the camera. The fact that it’s narrower doesn’t really help me. On the other hand, the f/1.4 is really quite impressively small and lightweight for what it offers.
Jeremy I agree. I don’t like the way the f2 balances on camera. It’s narrower than I would like.
Jeremy 23 and 35 2.0 lenses are that way so they don’t block Fuji X-Pro 2 OVF.
@@enriquepuig5580 wow I actually wasn't aware that some Fuji lenses would block the OVF on cameras that have them. That really sucks!
Jeremy yes it happens! I had 23mm 1.4, 56mm 1.2 and 35 mm 1.4, all blocking a bit or almost all the view! I have to take a look at the 18mm 2.0 since I don’t recall how affects the vision. 35mm 2.0 definately doesn’t affect at all. Just imagine how zooms block it. 60mm macro and 90mm are bigger than 56mm 1.2 so...
Agree. The 23/2 is actually quite large. Its about double the length of the Canon 22/2.
Typically on the street I'm at f8 s o the 2 seems to work ok for me.
The Great Vanzinni! Yes! Its perfect for street photo
Do you set at f/8 manually and then let AF do shutter Speed and ISO ?
Why nobody says about minimal focus distance on these lenses? it makes much sense to have 0.2 instead of 0.7. 23mm is the best lense to get close detailed shots of anything, but not with f1.4.
I just wanted to point out that there are raincoats for camera setups - so any setup can be guarded in inclement weather. Also, "weather sealing" only provides resistance - not water proofing so, the bottom line is that there are further solutions one might want to consider if you are a harsh weather condition shooter. Personally, I'm not into it at all, not wanting to ruin $$$$$ in gear. Outdoor photographers, however, I'm sure would differ.
I have to disagree that 1.4 is lightweight. It gets uncomfortable after quite some time especially for the lighter Fuji cameras.
What camera did you use to film the talking head parts of this video?
The auto focus jiggles on 1.4, right?
How does the f1.4 work on videos?
For a comparison:
56f1.2 vs 90f2 as a portrait lens. The price an specs are just different enough to be an interesting comparison.
Also, if I’m getting a 23f2 for travel size, I’m getting an X100. 23f1.4 looks like it has less contrast, so slightly more shadow detail.
I prefer 28mm as a focal length. I just wish Fuji would get on the X70s.
That would be an interesting shootout! We'll see if we can whip something up.
in terms of bokeh which one of these lens that would give you best result? is it 35mm 1.4 or 23mm 1.4
35, obvius
It depends on what you mean. But you will notice more bokeh with them 35 because it is more zoomed-in that doesn't really mean it is better though
I was thinking about changing my current kit 18-55 on one of the 23 series so for now the question is... Is there a really sens to change it in image quality value? I know that the first one is zoom lens but for now I'm thinkig if quality of the photos is really much better on 23 1.4 in mean of sharpnes etc.
@@papashirt I bought 16-55 :D
@@dominikd2658 great len but a bit heavy for street
Compare the 56mm 1.2 and the 50mm f2 by Fuji!
Kristian Aviles That would be like comparing a PS3 and a PS4 lol
For professional portraiture the 56 wins hands down, when the background is needed and for the street, not so.
56mm 1.2 has very low autofocus speed, heavy, big and pricey. 2 completely different lenses, wouldn't say that one is better than another. Personally I would prefer 50mm f2.
They're not quite the same and totally different price points. The 56 is a "true" portrait lens, whereas the 50mm is a general-purpose lens (not as sharp, not as fast either).
@@HR-wd6cw since I originally made this comment, I've rented the 56mm 1.2 and after shooting a gig with it, I realized the usability was more important than the f stop. I ended up buying the 50mm f2 instead; the compact size, af speed/reliability and price point were all my deciding factors. Plus its approximately the same weight/size as the 23mm f2 and the two lenses can be interchanged on a gimbal without re-balancing
event work f2...
portraits 1.4 though f2 doesnt do bad for portraits its like using a 2.8 in FF
F2 looks like f4 on ff
@@joker3053 Nope. You confused M43 with APS-C:
f.2 in M43 (x2) would be f.4 in FF.
f.2 in APS-C (x1.5/1.53) would be f3.06 in FF
The equivalence in terms of aperture is not easily as straight forward as converting focal lengths from APS-C to FF equivalants. But a 1.4 is roughly closer to f/2.2 or f/2.5 on a FF body. For most people, the difference between 1.4 and 1.8 (either on FF or APS-C) is not terribly noticeable but the cost often is. Plus a lot of street photographers use the 23mm, and for that, most are usually between 2.8 and f/8 most of the time anyway. I'd only get a 1.4 if I knew I was going to be doing portraits with the lens (and a lot of them) otherwise I'd just save some money and get the f/2 version.
What camera and lens did you use to shoot this video? The colours are excellent, the bokeh is soft and the details are crisp.
c200 5:04
@@Jez3134 Nice, thank you.
23mm 1.4 is slightly better at $700 . if money wasn't an issue id get it. But i had the option to get the 23mm f2 for $150 as a second lens kit. So that was a no brainer .
Let us know which one comes with a lens hood next time
Thank you! Gear paralysis now cured. 23mm f2’s got me.
I still can’t make up my mind about these two lmao. If the 1.4 had WR I’d buy it immediately
Sounds like you've already made up your mind.
@@badhabit714 You're right, I bought neither lol
Did u see any close-up softness on the 23f2? It's a fairly common complain
Nam Hua Teo definitely I do. It’s a good portrait lens but not if you’re pixel peeping
@@cnswanson7207 I'm glad then. I like a more all rounded lens like 27mm f2. 8 even though the fov is more restricted
Excellent review, thanks!
You can see the distance indicator in the freakin' screen. Just set to "M" in that switch in the botton left corner.
Hello, uh could you do a review of the Pentax K-P please?
This is where I get my Ricoh GR!
FLOXshui Lee I had one and it was absolute photo monster! Fantastic camera
Unlike choosing between the 35 1.4 & 35 2.0, this one is easy, 23 1.4 all the way
Totally agree
Thanks for reviewing this 23s
does fujifilm copied the manual switch from olympus pro lens?
Thanks for another great report very interesting stay safe see ya
wouldn't it be a 2 stop difference ?
What city is this?
Sydney
@@bennyk6705 thanks!
Love the 1.4! My most used lens!
Focus speed comparing to 56mm?
Video af comparison?
Great video, mates! I was so confused 6 months ago about which one to buy next to my new camera xt20. Both are awesome lenses on many terms, so i chose the f1.4 one and i am definitely not regretful over my choice.
It was nice to watch your comparison video! Keen to see for your new videos!
1.4 is the way to go I agree
Please visit Philippines and have a seminar with us newbies please.
Very nice rew.
The 23mm f2 isn't that great a lens. It's not good for close photography or sharpness when compared to 23mm f1.4. I had to sell off the 23 f2 as it gave mediocre performance compared to all other Fuji lenses that I own. I too bought it hearing angry photographers review. The f2 lens was a wasteof money. Get the 1.4 version any time. I'm no reviewer but I've owned both the 24mm variants (paid out of my pocket) and I wish I never bought the f2 lens. Thanks.
Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 II vs the Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4
this guy is like the aussie version of kai
Nothing like him whatsoever, only he is Asian. Bit racist then.
Uncaged >also hip
>also likes to wear a hat of some sort
>also wears similar style glasses
>also produces reviews and content for a large scale camera retailer
>also likes photography
>and yes, I know he’s asian
@@ChairmanZhongXiNa And you imagine that Kai invented all of these things? lol - the glasses look like any generic glasses that people wear, tonnes of people also wear hats - Kai actually hasn't in a long time, hip? ... if you say so
@@Cagey7531 >also shoots in a similar format ie around the city, where their store or based
>also are based in a formal colony of Britain when making videos for the company
>also produces reviews and content for a large scale camera retailer
Don't mean to hate, but I agree with Uncaged... I don' think he is anything like Kai in his personality or looks.
nice job!
Shi*t the silver lens is real shiny...and I got the silver one...How do I hide it on street😵
I got f2 version and returned it, I realized f2 lenses are not my cup of tea. So bought 1.4 version and I am glad i did
I tried both and this is exactly what I found out
so many ppl buy f1.4 glass 'cuz they need more light but they don't try dumb flashes and a $100 flash would save 'em blowing extra $400 on f1.4 which will be slow to focus and will miss in 90% of cases. it's a common novices error (sure, i've been where too), expecting solving thier problems with crazy expensive f1.2-f1.4 glass, having soft pix then and missing the focus nearly the time instead of using cheap razor sharp f4-f8 glass and adding bouncing flash only then necessary. and the bokeh thing on portraits... just get a manual 50mm f1.8, your portraits will be fine
Just got the f2 in silver. 🎉
24 /1.4 hands down. Setting aside focal length which are the same, an f/2 aperture is equivalent to f/3 in full frame. f/1.4 is equivalent to f/2.1. The extra light and subject isolation is welcome.
You should get Lok on the show!
The f2 is better for street photography and the f1.4 is better for formal events.
The 1.4 has a focal scale so I don't know about that.
West Senkovec how does that affect anything? With street photography you aren’t manually focusing all the time
Zone focus
@@westsenkovec yes but with an aperture as wide as 1.4 it's harder to get crystal clear photos when you don't have time to stop and wait
Which one is good for music videos help
Got the f2 and have money left over for a desk weasel.
Kai? You look different!
Another dopey moron, he's not even remotely like Kai
How can you trust this dudes opinion. He wears a peak design backpack ;)
What's the problema with Peak Designs Backpack?
@@sladjj Main problema is how ugly it is!
@@pawncollective7942 you forgot to add "in my opinion". And that doesnt make his opinion less valuable xD
@@sladjj hahaha I know. It was mostly a joke.
@@pawncollective7942 I really liked that bag when I got it and now it is hard for me to use. not very functional.
Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 vs fujifilm 50mm f2 to complete the f2 version vs the legendary prime lenses of fujifilm 🤔💯💪✌️📸🤣
IMO, if you're looking for bokeh, neither of these two lenses should be your choice. If you are looking for more separation, neither of these two lenses should be your choice. With high ISO performance in the recent Fuuji bodies, 1 extra stop should not make a difference. If you are afraid of grain, get medium format. I'll never understand why so many photogs hate camera grain, but LOVE to add it later in post. Massive amounts at that.
Shooters with modern FF cameras add grain partly because the images are so clean they’re actually sterile.
I sometimes add grain in post instead of in camera because you have much more control over it.
wow
They say the f2 is better for video users because of the faster and silent AF but the clutch focus with hard stops is better for video. If only it'd have the speed and silence of the LR motor for.us hybrid shooters. While I love the compact form factor of the f2, the f1.4 seems to be the way to go. Knowing myself, I'll probably grab both. Doh.
I have found out that I really do not like the clutch. It is more flashy then function.
You cant compare images with different ISO settings m8. Otherwise a nice presentation and good information!
1.4 is way better. Not because of aperture. But everything else.
Better because its not weather sealed and has slower autofocus......and much bigger and double the price.......
@@noseyparker6622 I wish it was weather sealed. sadly I just carry a plastic bag with me if I get caught shooting outside in rain
I sold my 1.4 after I got the 16mm 1.4.
Any regrets?
I have been thinking of doing that... not sure I really like the 23
yeeaa please shoot more into the sun!!! So beneficial for the sensor!
167th.
Total bs review. There are plenty of reviews which prove that F2 version is as good as F1.4. If you are into pixel peeping then sure go for it. Otherwise who cares? BTW there are reviews which clearly show that f.14 version is not sharp if anything it is soft and only becomes shart at f2.8
@@CK-cp7bb did I talk about the price or sharpness of the lens?
@@CK-cp7bb actually the best one is supposed to be 35 1.4
CRYPT KEEPER you don’t know what you’re talking about. The 35mm f/1.4 is the lens people regard as one of the best not the 23mm f/1.4.
I read somewhere that the sharpness is soft on the f1.4 when using up close. So if you avoid using it close to it's minimum focal distance, you should be good.
Misleading! I thought you were Kai
How could you think he was Kai? He looks nothing like Kai. Next you'll be saying that all Asians look the same.
Misleading? To whom? You think he is someone else - how is that his fault?
Wait. This is not Kai?? K bye
Why is the word "masks" so bad for some, and same goes for photographers and straps. Masks saves people, straps saves cameras... and your pocket.
Lol fake kai Wong
fake Kai...