Totally agree Eren, i've owned this lens for 9 years now, originally mounted to my XE1 and I still find myself returning to it when shooting on my XT3 or XPro2.
I recently bought this lens, brand new and was lucky enough to receive a model that was made in Japan. (but I've read that it doesn't matters if it's Tawain of Japan, quality seems to be the same) I finally understand what the hype is all about ❤ This lens was strictly and purely made for photography, for those which are creatively playing with light and shadows, with well synchronised composition, the magic that all are talking about..it exists. And I've become of the many Fuji photographers that are saying: I don't know how to explain it, but there's something special about this lens 😂
This lens and the old 56mm 1.2 are my favorites. The highlight halation, and character are perfect. Also the awesome center sharpness with a slight falloff in the corners definitely help my images look less flat.
Love the way you setup this video. The delivery and explanation and the fact you combined it with so many photos- this is textbook how it should be done! Great job!
My favorite Fuji photos have been captured with this lens. Absolutely love the way this lens renders. It really is a shame the way the market is moving with higher and higher megapixel cameras and less and less character lenses.
I have this lens and it also is one of my favorites especially for portraits and street photography. Amazing how so many folks praised this lens to no end and now favor the 33mm f1.4 wr so much more. The 35 f1.4 is a timeless classic imo. Great video btw!!
I did switch to use the f2 version, however i always feels there’s something missing in the photo. True talk. Finally makes me go back to the old f1.4 family.
A point rarely mentioned is the close similarity of the optical design of this lens to the Zeiss 50mm Sonnar, a lens I happen to love....and think this 35mm neo-clone is better both optically and in pleasantness of character. That it has significant field curvature by today’s standards doesn’t bother me in the slightest. I love it as a companion lens to the 32mm Zeiss Touit, a modern Planar that shares filter size with the Fujinon, a useful feature at times. Do I wish it were weather sealed? Yep. Do I wish the hood cover stayed on? Yep. Do I hope the lens stays in production as technology progresses? Yep.
I think almost any veteran Fuji person like me know about this lens. I've has 2 already, now I have the F2 verson, faster sharper, but I miss the F1.4 creamy shots with the 35mm classic. may buy again
I got mine XF35/1.4 on Saturday and enjoying it so far. Although after shooting with XC35/2 I should admit that XF35/1.4 AF requires much more attention. I mean with XC35 I could even shoot from hip, just by passing by people, not worrying about focus. Which makes XC35 perfect budget street photography lens. XF35/1.4 AF is not that reliable (latest firmware is installed in body and lens) Maybe it is my personal issue. But colors and rendering of XF35/1.4 is pure magic. I agree that photo made with Fujicrons have little artificial taste. Meanwhile photos made XF35/1.4 are more natural. P.S. I wonder whether I should get squarehood, but price is huge…
Agree, they offer very different shooting experiences, with the F2 I can shoot blind and get pretty much everything in focus, whereas with the 1.4 I gotta slow down. The 35 1.4's hood makes the lens! :D
Yeah man, I love this lens and most of my instagram posts are from using this lens, and a small number with the 50mm f2. I've used mine at the beach and in the rain and it's still going. 👍🙂
Totally agree with you on the character of the 35. It’s almost always on my X-T3 when I walk the streets. Love your video’s and tips & tricks by the way 👌 Keep up the good work! Hopefully Fujifilm brings out a new 35mm out in the future with the same dimensions and maybe even an update of character.
Huge huge thanks for the support. I doubt we'll ever get a true 35 1.4 remake, in fact, its more likely that they'll discontinue it and just push on with the 33 instead
@@erenjam i feel like that leaves a massive gap in their lineup then though, because while the f2 35mm is certainly small, it lacks the character and 1.4 aperture. Cameras like the X-T30 & x-pro kind of need that small fast character focused lens. Even if they just updated the 35mm with WR and newer autofocus motors I think it would sell
Thanks to my understanding wife, I didn't have to choose between Fuji 35mm and Zeiss Touit 32mm. I grab sometimes this sometimes that. I always compare the differences in character between the two with Beatles and Stones. One is rougher and wilder, the other somehow finer, more elegant. Both fantastic in their own way.
Interesting. I think Fujifilm's absolute focus on photography during these years play's a huge role. These day Fuji have to make lenses which work well for video too so we loose a bit on the photography end
Hey bro. That why I sold all my newer camera models, lenses, bigger zoom etc and left with X-T1 + 18mm f2 + 35mm 1.4. Love the simplicity of that. Same 52mm filters as well. Older sensors rendered better in my opinion as well.
Came for the review, stayed for the pics. Ephemeral, poetic, cinematic, domestic tableau, sultry, emotive and yet enigmatic, timeless...all words that come to mind. Will give you a follow on Insta.
I’m not a Fujifilm user but your appraisal of that 35mm lens is very similar to the feelings I have about my manual Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 E mount lens. I agree the blend from sharp to out of focus can look less pleasing with modern lenses. Now there are Voigtlander manual lenses for Fuji, other than getting used to manual, these should be excellent character lens options for Fuji users.
I’ve this lens too, and my favourite too. Even as an early Fuji user. The other shots I love are from my X100F have you ever used this camera? Love all your work. Quite remarkable. You’re gonna be a star! Keep going! ❤
Yup..I’m down for the lpoty award night next Tuesday and I’ll be taking my xpro2 and 35 1.4 it’s just small enough but produces lovely images.Great video mate.
I just discovered your channel today and it's such a pleasure to look at a review made by a photographer, not by an engineer ... Your photo work is also incredible by its unique rendering and quality, the best channel of photograph that I have been able to look at to date and will also subscribe to your Instagram for additional beautiful photos. Well done! Also, I followed the link for preset pack of course, but it is editing preset in LR... have you tried to work on film simulation recipes to obtain similar rendering? Would be happy to purchase such recipe instead of the LR preset (I tend to shoot jpeg to prevent the editing process as much as possible)
Just ran across this video. This is my favorite lens too, thought the 56 1.2 comes very close. But mostly I wanted to say I think your photos are lovely. Saul Leiter fan?
Totally concur with you comment re the 35 1.4. I judge a lens by the number of “keepers” I take. I have four fuji primes and what occurred to me over time was most of my favourite shots were taken with the 35 1.4 or my 56 1.2. OK the 35 appears to be the focal length I gravitate to anyway, but irrespective old it may be but this is defo my desert island lens and would never sell it. Not even tempted by the new 33. I wouldn’t want to loose its magic. BDW whats the track on this video that starts just after 6 mins in? All the best. Clive
Huge thanks Clive. I do wonder if Fujifilm's goal of making all their lenses work well for video has meant we've lost an edge in the photography department. As for the song, its from Epidemic Sound, I can't recall the exact song name
Thank you for the excellent review. The harsh transition from in focus to out of focus areas with the 35mm f2 is something very present. It can be used as an effect but it can make life harder when shooting close portraits and in low light conditions. Have you noticed the same issue with the 23mm f2 and 50mm f2? Big thanks.
I always look forward to watching it I'm Japanese and I don't understand English very well. I create sentences by translating them with Google. Sorry if it's hard to understand I really like the colors in the videos you upload What kind of settings do you use to create videos? I would be very happy if you could let me know
Selam Eren, really nice video. This lens really is glued on my xt3 and I cant even get excited on other lenses anymore. Got a question for you. I am mostly shooting SooC's should I just drop them to get a feeeling of the character everyone is talking of? Or is using recipes not killing its character
Great review ! I also made a review about this lens and my X-Pro1 combo. Seeing your video made me want to delete mine TH-cam video :) Keep up the good work.
Hello :) lovely looking photos! Is the grain effect used in your samples from your pack? I’m buying this lens right now to put on my x-s10 and I’m wondering if you think there would be a difference in character between my camera and the x pro2? The look you created here is so close to what I have in mind ❤
I wanna get your presets but I got a question , I keep reading that Lightroom does not properly edit fuji Raw files So should I shoot in jpg? If I do what setting in Jpg would be best to use your Lightroom presets?
Unfortunately, after only a few months of use, my X T-3 repeatedly had problems recognizing the 35mm f1.4. Which is why I had to send the lens in for repairs. Does anyone know this problem?
Thank you! I'll discuss it in my end of month episode but I don't use filters that often, sometimes I like to use a pro-mist at night but thats about it
would this be a good lens for video on xt5? i currently have the xt5 with xf18-55mm People say the 18-55 is good for photos but im lookin for a video lens now.
Nice video Eren,love your shots in this video! How do you find this lens holds up at night time? I'm interested in getting this due to the 1.4 aperture for street photography at night since its getting dark so early now, but worried about what people say regarding the autofocus in low-light situations? (would ideally like to get this character filled lens and save money instead of getting the newer one)
@@erenjam yea awesome - what I do is simulate what the film was ‘stuck’ at in the past… either you had tungsten or daylight ( 3200 or 5600k ) and then those off color casts look more retro. Looks like you have a good eye and you are correcting them back in! Awesome.
Hands down my favorite Fuji lens I have ever owned and used.
351.4 squad!
Totally agree Eren, i've owned this lens for 9 years now, originally mounted to my XE1 and I still find myself returning to it when shooting on my XT3 or XPro2.
I recently bought this lens, brand new and was lucky enough to receive a model that was made in Japan. (but I've read that it doesn't matters if it's Tawain of Japan, quality seems to be the same)
I finally understand what the hype is all about ❤
This lens was strictly and purely made for photography, for those which are creatively playing with light and shadows, with well synchronised composition, the magic that all are talking about..it exists.
And I've become of the many Fuji photographers that are saying: I don't know how to explain it, but there's something special about this lens 😂
Totally agree Andrei!
Your photos has a really nice atmosphere. I don’t know how you get that unique “mood” but it’s beautiful.
Thank you Lars!
This lens and the old 56mm 1.2 are my favorites. The highlight halation, and character are perfect. Also the awesome center sharpness with a slight falloff in the corners definitely help my images look less flat.
I really love the 35mm f 1.4 and use it more often than my other Fujifilm lenses.
Love the way you setup this video. The delivery and explanation and the fact you combined it with so many photos- this is textbook how it should be done! Great job!
Thank you!
My favorite Fuji photos have been captured with this lens. Absolutely love the way this lens renders. It really is a shame the way the market is moving with higher and higher megapixel cameras and less and less character lenses.
agree, the beauty is in the imperfections!
I have this lens and it also is one of my favorites especially for portraits and street photography. Amazing how so many folks praised this lens to no end and now favor the 33mm f1.4 wr so much more. The 35 f1.4 is a timeless classic imo. Great video btw!!
great video, stunning photography! ☀️
Thanks Can!
Had to rewind that ending, so good. Great to see some of the places I now recognise and see what is actually possible in the right hands.
huge thanks Neil!
Best review of this lens I’ve watched. Beautiful photos! Just ordered this lens last week. Look forward to its arrival.
Huge thanks!
Your photos are a " Feast for the eyes"!
Thank you.
🙏🙏 huge thanks Brian
It's a lovely lens, I cant find a good reason to take it off my camera. Even its flaws, the magic it produces makes it worth it.
Great explanations,, technical, with a chill delivery...an art in itself. And amazing shots with this focal length. Thanks
Thanks you🙏🏼🙏🏼
I did switch to use the f2 version, however i always feels there’s something missing in the photo.
True talk. Finally makes me go back to the old f1.4 family.
The 1.4 is a legendary lens
A point rarely mentioned is the close similarity of the optical design of this lens to the Zeiss 50mm Sonnar, a lens I happen to love....and think this 35mm neo-clone is better both optically and in pleasantness of character. That it has significant field curvature by today’s standards doesn’t bother me in the slightest. I love it as a companion lens to the 32mm Zeiss Touit, a modern Planar that shares filter size with the Fujinon, a useful feature at times. Do I wish it were weather sealed? Yep. Do I wish the hood cover stayed on? Yep. Do I hope the lens stays in production as technology progresses? Yep.
agree on all points 🙌🏼
I think almost any veteran Fuji person like me know about this lens. I've has 2 already, now I have the F2 verson, faster sharper, but I miss the F1.4 creamy shots with the 35mm classic. may buy again
Excellent description of how the lens focuses and the images it produces.
🙏🏼
Just ordered this lens.
It’s still my favourite Fuji lens
That's my hero and his name is E.R.E.N !
Big thanks for the support! 👊🏼🙏🏼
One of my all-time faves bar none...
Agree!
I got mine XF35/1.4 on Saturday and enjoying it so far. Although after shooting with XC35/2 I should admit that XF35/1.4 AF requires much more attention. I mean with XC35 I could even shoot from hip, just by passing by people, not worrying about focus. Which makes XC35 perfect budget street photography lens. XF35/1.4 AF is not that reliable (latest firmware is installed in body and lens) Maybe it is my personal issue. But colors and rendering of XF35/1.4 is pure magic. I agree that photo made with Fujicrons have little artificial taste. Meanwhile photos made XF35/1.4 are more natural.
P.S. I wonder whether I should get squarehood, but price is huge…
Agree, they offer very different shooting experiences, with the F2 I can shoot blind and get pretty much everything in focus, whereas with the 1.4 I gotta slow down. The 35 1.4's hood makes the lens! :D
the photos are lovley yes yes but we knew that already! can we talk about the video??! woww the outro intro the music visuals all perfect
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Yeah man, I love this lens and most of my instagram posts are from using this lens, and a small number with the 50mm f2. I've used mine at the beach and in the rain and it's still going. 👍🙂
They built em tough back in the day 💪🏼
Your images are absolutely gorgeous! I love every Single one of them! ❤
Thank you!
Totally agree with you on the character of the 35. It’s almost always on my X-T3 when I walk the streets. Love your video’s and tips & tricks by the way 👌 Keep up the good work! Hopefully Fujifilm brings out a new 35mm out in the future with the same dimensions and maybe even an update of character.
Huge huge thanks for the support. I doubt we'll ever get a true 35 1.4 remake, in fact, its more likely that they'll discontinue it and just push on with the 33 instead
@@erenjam i feel like that leaves a massive gap in their lineup then though, because while the f2 35mm is certainly small, it lacks the character and 1.4 aperture. Cameras like the X-T30 & x-pro kind of need that small fast character focused lens. Even if they just updated the 35mm with WR and newer autofocus motors I think it would sell
just picked this lens up for my new XT5! its magic
Thanks to my understanding wife, I didn't have to choose between Fuji 35mm and Zeiss Touit 32mm. I grab sometimes this sometimes that. I always compare the differences in character between the two with Beatles and Stones. One is rougher and wilder, the other somehow finer, more elegant. Both fantastic in their own way.
keep hearing good things about the Zeiss Touit, will check it out in the near future.
Well said
Nice. Who is Stones?
Great look to those shots Eren and the music went so well with the shots too.
huge thanks Iain!
@@erenjam You're welcome Eren.
Totally with you on that. Something special baked into the flaws with that one. Some say it's the field curvature that does it.
Interesting. I think Fujifilm's absolute focus on photography during these years play's a huge role. These day Fuji have to make lenses which work well for video too so we loose a bit on the photography end
Agree with you there. The more they go hybrid, the more compromises.
Hey bro. That why I sold all my newer camera models, lenses, bigger zoom etc and left with X-T1 + 18mm f2 + 35mm 1.4.
Love the simplicity of that. Same 52mm filters as well. Older sensors rendered better in my opinion as well.
yet to test the 18, didnt realise it has the same thread size, makes it more appealing :D
Same here! Got the XE1 with 18mmf2 and 35mm1.4 in my bag. Even though I've owned some of Fujifilms best lenses and cameras.
Came for the review, stayed for the pics. Ephemeral, poetic, cinematic, domestic tableau, sultry, emotive and yet enigmatic, timeless...all words that come to mind. Will give you a follow on Insta.
Huge thanks! 🙏🏼
Just got it this week .Love it 🧡
can't go wrong with the 35 1.4!
I’m not a Fujifilm user but your appraisal of that 35mm lens is very similar to the feelings I have about my manual Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 E mount lens. I agree the blend from sharp to out of focus can look less pleasing with modern lenses. Now there are Voigtlander manual lenses for Fuji, other than getting used to manual, these should be excellent character lens options for Fuji users.
Been looking into getting a Voigtlander for my fuji, couple really interesting options
Great work and love your editing,good stuff 🔥👍
Thank you 🙌
Damn man, your work is so inspiring. Thank you.
Thank yoU! 🙏🏼
Love those images Even.
Thanks Ivan!
nice review man, love it
Thank you!
I’ve this lens too, and my favourite too. Even as an early Fuji user. The other shots I love are from my X100F have you ever used this camera?
Love all your work. Quite remarkable. You’re gonna be a star! Keep going! ❤
Huge huge thanks Jennifer! Yeah I’ve used the X100F and V, really cool cameras 📸
I love my Fuji lens and kit. A+
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Excellent images and edits!
Thanks Danny!
Yup..I’m down for the lpoty award night next Tuesday and I’ll be taking my xpro2 and 35 1.4 it’s just small enough but produces lovely images.Great video mate.
Huge thanks Park! hope the shoot went well
fantastic images
Thanks Scott!
So great. I have just sold my 23mm f2 and am thinking this.
Any suggestions for other focal lengths for X-mount that have similar character?
I just discovered your channel today and it's such a pleasure to look at a review made by a photographer, not by an engineer ... Your photo work is also incredible by its unique rendering and quality, the best channel of photograph that I have been able to look at to date and will also subscribe to your Instagram for additional beautiful photos. Well done! Also, I followed the link for preset pack of course, but it is editing preset in LR... have you tried to work on film simulation recipes to obtain similar rendering? Would be happy to purchase such recipe instead of the LR preset (I tend to shoot jpeg to prevent the editing process as much as possible)
Really appreciate that , thank you! The presets are for LR, i tend to shoot raw then edit in post rather than use simulations
I fully agree
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Just ran across this video. This is my favorite lens too, thought the 56 1.2 comes very close. But mostly I wanted to say I think your photos are lovely. Saul Leiter fan?
Huge huge thanks! and yes, big fan!
Totally concur with you comment re the 35 1.4. I judge a lens by the number of “keepers” I take. I have four fuji primes and what occurred to me over time was most of my favourite shots were taken with the 35 1.4 or my 56 1.2. OK the 35 appears to be the focal length I gravitate to anyway, but irrespective old it may be but this is defo my desert island lens and would never sell it. Not even tempted by the new 33. I wouldn’t want to loose its magic. BDW whats the track on this video that starts just after 6 mins in? All the best. Clive
Huge thanks Clive. I do wonder if Fujifilm's goal of making all their lenses work well for video has meant we've lost an edge in the photography department. As for the song, its from Epidemic Sound, I can't recall the exact song name
I love the intro.
Thank you!
Thank you for the excellent review. The harsh transition from in focus to out of focus areas with the 35mm f2 is something very present. It can be used as an effect but it can make life harder when shooting close portraits and in low light conditions.
Have you noticed the same issue with the 23mm f2 and 50mm f2?
Big thanks.
Thank you! all the f2 lenses share the same characteristics, of the three though, the 50mm I love using the most.
If it was weather sealed it would be close to perfection 👀
adds to the character 😂
It'll be interesting to see how this lens resolves on the new 40MP sensors, and if its "character" is retained.
Yeah that is a good question, will look into this
@@erenjam I anticipate the X-Pro4 will have 40MP, so it'd be a worthwhile experiment, for sure.
Sold
Can I go to Japan with you on a photo walk tour? :)
I always look forward to watching it
I'm Japanese and I don't understand English very well.
I create sentences by translating them with Google.
Sorry if it's hard to understand
I really like the colors in the videos you upload
What kind of settings do you use to create videos?
I would be very happy if you could let me know
I purchased the preset you are offering.
It was easy.
thank you
thank you!
really appreciate the support!
Selam Eren, really nice video. This lens really is glued on my xt3 and I cant even get excited on other lenses anymore. Got a question for you. I am mostly shooting SooC's should I just drop them to get a feeeling of the character everyone is talking of? Or is using recipes not killing its character
Selam! I find the character of the lens comes through regardless of how I edit the photo 🙏🏼
@@erenjam teşekkür ederim! Keep up the great work!
Boyle devam et 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
👊🏼🙏🏼🧿
Great review ! I also made a review about this lens and my X-Pro1 combo. Seeing your video made me want to delete mine TH-cam video :) Keep up the good work.
Huge thanks! And not at all, will check out your ep!
Great video. I regret selling this lens. I'll buy it again soon enough.
nah, get xf33mm f1.4
You won't regret it
tbh the 33 is also a good option too
Are you using any tiffen filter for the night highlights? Do the fit within the hood? Cheers
My first Fujinon lens, little beast, razor sharp, but a bit too narrow for me.
love it for street, for general walk around and architecture/landscapes I agree, it can be tight.
Good stuff 😎👊
Huge thanks for the support Dom!
@@erenjam 😎😁✌️ hope Yr good
Hello :) lovely looking photos! Is the grain effect used in your samples from your pack? I’m buying this lens right now to put on my x-s10 and I’m wondering if you think there would be a difference in character between my camera and the x pro2? The look you created here is so close to what I have in mind ❤
The grain is added in Lightroom. Image wise the photos should be near identical out of the X-Pro2 and X-S10. Share a very similar sensor.
@@erenjam cool thanks!
is there any difference between the old version and the one that is being produced now? (Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 R)
as far as I know they are the same
I wanna get your presets but I got a question , I keep reading that Lightroom does not properly edit fuji Raw files
So should I shoot in jpg? If I do what setting in Jpg would be best to use your Lightroom presets?
hi Naomi, i use LR to edit all my RAW files from Fujifilm, no issues
Great video as always. Is this lens too noisy for video work?
Thank you! if you're using the mic in camera it can be.
Unfortunately, after only a few months of use, my X T-3 repeatedly had problems recognizing the 35mm f1.4. Which is why I had to send the lens in for repairs. Does anyone know this problem?
strange, not come across this issue before
@@erenjam I have my lens back now. 😀 Great photos in your video! do you use manual focus? What aperture do you prefer in street photography?
Hey Eren, thanks for the videos, my favourite channel so far :) Could you do video about filters? Do you use any other than Pro-Mist?
Thank you! I'll discuss it in my end of month episode but I don't use filters that often, sometimes I like to use a pro-mist at night but thats about it
And in the day do you use nd filter? For Photo and video with the 35mm 1.4
Would you consider the 23mm 1.4 R in the same realm as this one? Character wise?
would this be a good lens for video on xt5?
i currently have the xt5 with xf18-55mm
People say the 18-55 is good for photos but im lookin for a video lens now.
Curious, what filters do you use on the 35mm F1.4. Do you use diffusion filters?
Pro mist on the 35 1.4
How about the performans in low light situations?
at f1.4 its well suited to low light, I find the AF works a lot better with the XT4 than on my xpro2
Nice video Eren,love your shots in this video! How do you find this lens holds up at night time? I'm interested in getting this due to the 1.4 aperture for street photography at night since its getting dark so early now, but worried about what people say regarding the autofocus in low-light situations? (would ideally like to get this character filled lens and save money instead of getting the newer one)
Huge thanks, its one of my favourite lenses for shooting at night, I use it all the time
How is it for video?
I love the look it gives, it is slower than the f2's though and the manuel focusing is not good at all
What color temp are you shooting at for your photos ? Amazing work.
Thank you! I shoot RAW with auto WB then correct in post if needed. Most Fujifilm cameras do a pretty good job at getting the right WB
@@erenjam yea awesome - what I do is simulate what the film was ‘stuck’ at in the past… either you had tungsten or daylight ( 3200 or 5600k ) and then those off color casts look more retro. Looks like you have a good eye and you are correcting them back in! Awesome.
Hi. Would I be getting dng files too when I purchase the preset pack?
Hi, if you email me after purchasing I'll send the DNG files so you can install on mobile
Hello. I'm interested in your presets, are they compatible with the Lightroom mobile app?
yeah they are
Is your presets only for Lightroom desktop or does it come with the ones for Lightroom mobile?
Works on mobile too
Could you use this for the fuji xt2
Yep, works perfectly on the Xt2
the image at 4:04 what film simulation is that?
Hi bro , are u using the 16:9 aspect ratio ?
No I shoot 3:2
Hey, can you make your presets also for capture one? Andy
Capture One presets have Its been in the works for a while , should be out over the next month or 2
Perfekt, i will wait for it.
How good is this lens for videography? I am looking to purchase a Sony fx30 and want to pair the perfect lens with it.
Any thoughts?
what recipe are you using for these pics? downloadable?
all edited using my preset pack
Touit 32 does it better, change my mind :P
gotta check the tout out, been mentioned a couple times here already
Excellent review and convinced me to find it in Shinjuku next trip! Your review shows the "magical" character of this lens well.
Glad it was helpful!