I am in Opera, in WIndows 10, it is playing fine for me, and I am grateful for that : ) I don't do TH-cam videos, but I have seen there is a donation button in some. Is something only some can have it?
Hey dude! Just wanted to share that I discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and I'm totally impressed with the art direction, songs, visual aspect of your channel in general! A really good wake up call on the fact that content don't have to always be made the same way. We need more channels like yours in the world. Much love, keep up with the good work.
Came for the production levels but realized I'm staying more and more for your refreshing perspective. With how much the latest and greatest thingy is pushed in the pursuit of perfection and sales, it's lovely hearing a take that boils down to loving what you have as well. Keep up the awesome productions and messages, love it!
Thanks so much, Raimana! I'm glad the perspective connected with you! It's definitely something I need to always remind myself to do: appreciate what I already have. Thanks again!
Or what about a clutch-focusring with definite stops at minimum and maximum distance, nice resistance and markings for the sharpness with different apperture settings..... o heaven!
Let's face it, this video is for a very niche audience, yet, the quality and inventiveness of its production is exquisite. Everything about it is perfect. The tone, mood and atmosphere, pace...it's all there. All for the love of one thing: a 35mm lens. Reminds me of some of Media Division's content.
I usually tend to play educational or informative videos at 1.5x or 2x playback speed but doing the same with yours feels illegal. I love the way you present information, in a way that is so meta-reflective of what you are informing the viewers about. It’s education about art through art. Keep up the good work, always a joy to see your videos!
It’s like you took the soundtrack from all the best sci-fi game starting menus while also taking the sci-fi space aesthetic and made it into this wonderful channel. You’re absolutely amazing. It’s like another world.
I really love mine for portraits. The character of this lens is kind of unmatched, this is why Fuji still sell this lens together with the new 33 f1.4.
@@segzeeman7356 Just my two cents but the pixie dust starts to shower down for me at f4-f5.6 on a relatively sunny day so ISO can sit below 800 or so..
This lens has so much character that I think every copy deserves their own name. I haven't had such strong feeling about any camera or lens since my Rollei and Minolta days. What's even better is that I don't even think about buying another x-mount lens anymore - nothing is even close and this will stay on my x-pro 3 permanently until it's next camera body.
I got the XE1 and 35/1.4 back in 2013/14, and found I like this combo the best,,,, could be the 50mm FL,but the wider lenses don't look so cool for me.
bro this video was absolutely incredible. Music choice, crisp perfect vocal, clips, your effects throughout the video. I'm completely stunned by the amount of work you have put into this. wow.
This is one of the best product presentations I ever saw. It's not a "review" in the classical sense but on a pure emotional level you trigger the urge to try this lense out. And it is done in a beautiful, atmospheric an cinematic way. Thank you!
This video blew my mind! Not only did I learn something about lens design, I visited an alternate reality. I also learned that this is exactly the style of photography I want to work towards achieving! I can't believe it took me this long to click on one of your videos. Subscribed with bells on.
Im a Film and TV student, literally only just starting, and I've had I have had photography as a hobby for a while now but I always wanted to find more inspiration on TH-cam, I always wanted a certain look from photos and it was something I could never describe. I found this channel probably a week ago now and I was amazed out how perfectly you captured my dream style of photography and videography, just watching your videos on repeat created this unreal feeling of finding someone to watch and learn from every second of the day. So I would like to say thanks for being my source of inspiration for the future ahead.
If you ever get the manual focus conversion done successfully please make a video on how! I've seen someone else try but IIRC aperture controls were electronic, so you're either stuck in f1.4 if you disable the electronics, or get an error message that wont let you use the lens if you leave them funtional.
I cant express enough gratitude for your content. The 80s cyberpunk aesthetics, sound design, set design and most of all your photos! This channel represents so much of what I strive to achieve. Keep adding content and keep inspiring your fellow creators!
Most amazing lens. I got my Fuji X-T3 back in the summer of 2020 and this was my first prime lens. Suddenly in May 2021 I sold my Fuji Gear and used Panasonic because of video. But then I missed this lens so much I sold all my gear and first bought this lens in the summer of 21 and then a X-T3 body again. The look it gives you is amazing, especially with the Kodachrome 64 simulation.
There is something special about this... channel. This is the fastest I have subscribed in a long time. Watching this felt pleasantly other-worldly. The story you tell about this lens is inspiring as a photographer, but this video as a whole is inspiring on a whole other level.
I bought the 60mm f2.4 this summer as I needed something with a bit more range but not much more size. Another Fuji classic. And I was blown away by the look you can get with it. It also focuses fast enough on an X-Pro3 nowadays. The size and weight are great too. Feels really well balanced on that camera.
35 F1.4 and 60 F2.4 are two of the most interesting in terms of rendering and character. Unfortunately, Fujii's most artistic lenses have proven to be very undervalued these days. I also have them, I don’t want to buy others, I definitely won’t sell these.
@@mainquestion Agree! I would be very curious to get a GxAce treatment of the Voigtländer 23mm f1.2. It's gotten rather negative review so far, but it might be because people look at sharpness first and not so much at the character of the lens. Would love to get a different perspective for it. That's pretty much the only lens that I'd still want to have for Fuji...
Yes! Those two are favourites of mine as well (35 1.4 and 60 2.4). I also regret selling the 27mm 2.8, which had a very nice rendering character as well.
I only discovered your channel yesterday and already I know I discovered gold. I know you’re going to go big if you keep at this. Keep going. You’re doing something to stand out. And I love it.
@@GxAce yeah dude well bump on that. I just found you 10 minutes ago and I'm almost in tears. So glad to find your style/prod quality. I'll be taking heaps of reference and inspiration from you so much.
Just bought the lens a few days ago in Tokyo and I love it even more than I had could have imagined. I would have never considered it without your video, Thank you!
I just got a new xe4 and was struggling to choose my first lense. Watched this and the decision was easily made. Thanks. Love the video too, great production
@@ville2536 16mm is quite hefty lens for such small body as X-E4. 18, 27, 35 and 50 will be more comfortable. There are also good and comapct Sigma 30mm and 56mm f/1.4, but without aperture ring. If size and weight are not an issue, the more inexpensive Sigma 16mm f/1.4 can also be considered.
Incredible visual storytelling as always! As a complement to this lens, you should look into the Voigtlander 23mm 1.2 for Fuji x mount. It’s got a ton of that vintage character in a tiny package. Keep up the awesome vids!
Was just going to say Voightlander seems to be trying this with Fuji. Putting in the CPU contacts makes it so much more valuable on an X-Pro body since it'll show proper frame lines. I can see why companies are hesitant though, that lens got dragged in a ton of reviews for being a "character" lens at that cost, even if that's what a lot of fuji shooters might want.
@@RichardStroffolino I’m really happy with their 23mm. It’s lived on my xpro3 all summer. Gives me the exact look I seek but yes it’s not for everyone. But I feel that most fuji shooters would be happy with the character.
Totally agreed on this take. The 35mm 1.4 has a special quality to it. Feels much more analog than digital in many ways. I think the 18mm f2 is a bit more moody of a lens and IMO one of the most slept on lenses in the line up.
A friend just turned me onto you. I am amazed! What a refreshing approach on GEAR REVIEW! This is a MUST WATCH for anyone trying to develop their storytelling.
Casey, I really love the way you see and edit colors on your photos. I want to get better at color in photography too. Could you please make a video about developing color skills or maybe recommend me something that you used to improve your color editing? Books, courses, tips, anything. Thank you for you videos, I always happy to find out that you posted new video! It’s like a new episode of favorite series, visual is outstanding!
DUDE! Absolutely love your channel! It truly has a feeling and a look that I feel drawn too, it’s not just you talking about products, each video is an absolute masterpiece
I started watching your videos for the Fujinon lens reviews. Now, I don't even watch anymore. I just listen, and youre an effing artist. ✨ The sound alone is too good! Keep up the amazing work!
Man YT isn’t pushing your videos to my feed for some reason, I thought you dropped off the face of the earth for months but you actually have videos! Your cinematography is so stunning. I watched the entire ad sequence in the middle too, that was so creative!
this video convinced me to buy this lens and in just a couple of days have taken some pictures of my children which are so beautiful that it's made me upset that I didn't capture their lives with it sooner. thank you GxAce
I left Fuji [now back to Nikon FX DSLRs] after ten years, acquiring 6 X bodies and 9 XF lenses early in that time yet I can not in all honesty part with the XF35mm f1.4R. It with my X-E1 was my first Fuji purchase and will keep along with the X-Pro2 where that lens really shines. People years ago thought I was nuts when I alone said that this lens has a certain magic, now fast forward to recent time my words from back then are now validated. I found the original XF18mm f2 pancake to have similar character at wider apertures, especially when shooting b&w. That was my second XF lens purchase in 2012 and still use from time to time.
Interesting video ... and the visual storytelling style here is simply SUPERB. One question about this lens and the images it produces: was the light blooms seen in many images you shown here is the product of post-processing, or was it really the optical characteristic of this lens? Cause I like it. It reminds me of my vintage lenses (40s, 50s, and 70s era lenses) which tend to have similar imperfections due to the limited coating and lens technology at that time
I have this lens and agree that it's superb. It's not difficult to make it weather resistant. Put the camera and lens into a plastic bag - preferably transparent such as a shower cap. Then place the lens hood over the bag - trapping the shower cap / bag. Then, (carefully) using a craft knife, remove the portion of the shower cap / bag from in front of the lens.
Wow. Wow. Wow. This video just completely stopped me in my tracks. I had to watch the whole thing. The smooth switch in the beginning from regular narrator to the alternate “character” was such a chilling introduction, and having then both exist simultaneously is so jarring in the best way possible. Every time the character switched I got chills. I also absolutely love the aesthetic here. The color grading is top tier. The B-Roll is amazing. All the scenes are consistent with the aesthetic, like the video is shot within another worlds military compound. This was just so refreshing and unique - standing ovation coming from me. Subscribed immediately.
I bought into the fuji x system in 2013 when I couldn't afford a Leica. I5 years later I was able to buy a Leica M-D which I still absolutely love but my favourite lens of all time is the Fuji XF35. I never found it too slow and it was pretty noisy but the character always blew me away. Great to see an honest review of the true value of this lens, love it!
I discovered and fell in love with Fuji nearly a decade ago when I got bought the original X100. I really, really liked that camera. I later owned the original X-Pro1 which I absolutely loved. Still one of my top favorite cameras of all time. I ended up owning the X-T1, the X-E1, the X-E2, the X10, the X-H1, the X-T30, etc. I wasn't a big fan of the X-E2, but I didn't hate it. The X-H1 was the first real sign of trouble, though. I loved the ergonomics and features of the camera, but I was unhappy with the image quality. I have owned nearly every brand of camera and nearly every sensor size. Shot film and digital. DSLR and mirrorless. I have never had a camera that I felt I just "could not" get the results I wanted. Some cameras require more tweaking of raws than others. Some work better withe certain photo editing software. I could always end up being happy with my results, though, even if it took a lot of time. The X-H1 was the first camera I ever owned that eventually had me toss my hands up and walk away. I sold it and bought an X-T30. It wasn't as problematic as the X-H1, but it still took a lot of work to get the results I wanted and overall there was nothing about the quality of the images or the shooting experience that I fell in love with. Fuji was awesome when they first started making their comeback. They went against the grain and did stuff that nobody else was doing, and I loved all of it. Over the years, though, though the styling of their cameras is still vintage (mostly), the shooting experience and the results you get just don't have that same special something that they used to.
2:28 "I'm just drawn to this lens and the look that it produces"....i have to admit that i'm just drawn to this review and the look that it produces : ) .....Really it is probably my favorite review, so artistic, the music, the mix of photos and video, the whole atmosphere in it managed to perfectly convey why you are so attracted to this lens. Congratulations
This is the video that made me buy this lens last year. Another lens that has character and tends to go under the radar very often, is the Zeiss 55mm 1.8 for Sony. The more the years go by, the more I love that lens
I own the 18 f2 and the 35mm 1.4. Bought the 23mm a couple weeks because I learn to love my wife’s x100s and decided to sell the 35. Then I remembered to rewatch this video. I just cancelled the eBay listing. Thank you.
Brilliant Videoi bro! When I switched to the Fuji system with the Xt4, I was adameant with myself to spend whatever needed to get this Lens. I DO NOT REGRET IT! ✌🏻
when i was still heavy into fujifilm for photography I sold all my lenses and only had the 35mm 1.4 since after getting it i used nothing else. sometimes i think about buying another fuji for my travel photography and get the 35mm 1.4 again. its just so special
I gotta say I just discovered your channel (thru this video) an hour ago and I haven’t stopped watching since. Beautiful content!👏 Very inspiring; makes me want to do better with my camera lol. Keep up the AMAZING work!
I fully agree with you on the negative trajectory of their design philosophy. I actually got into Fujifilm for the compact lenses. This and the 18f2 were the first ones I bought. Unfortunately now they seem to want to pour all their resources into coming 4th place in the full frame pro market, when most pros still turn their noses up at aps-c. I wish they would go back to their roots, even if they get get bullied for being the "poor man's Leica". I miss compact, high quality cameras, with great ergonomics. I was sad to see that the X-E4 has less than 3 fn buttons, and no focus mode switch. A lot of us came over for the buttons and dial user experience. Plus, overall portability is at its worst. The EOS R is even lighter and smaller than the X-T4. Sony have the A7C, and new small primes. The new Z30 looks miniscule. - And here I am, just waiting on old Fujifilm to stop trying to break up with me. 😂
I had this lens before and sold it. Now I have one in the post. This video has more than convinced me I made the right choice. I was expecting a 'channel' with the usual ego-maniac camera nerd but found this great cinematic piece instead.
I just got this lens and already liking it. I have 50mm f2 and it's a great lens that I've used for a lot of portraits but you're right about the newer lenses missing a certain something
I don't mind manual focus tbh, I just wish there were maybe a few more options for certain focal lengths for native mount manual focus lenses like those TTArtisan put out that are still high-quality metal construction. I shoot a lot with vintage Minolta and Pentax lenses, which work great for what I want, but the adapter ring when used on a body like a GX85 (especially with how Pentax is so long of a distance for the focal plane of the sensor to match) can get kind of bulky for something that is traditionally small like a 50mm. I've been using TTArtisan for a while to get the focal lengths I want (40mm-85mm more or less) in a smaller package while keeping a lot of the look and feel of my older lenses. They're generally cheap enough to have equivalent focal lengths (for the most part) for both my APS-C and MFT bodies. For full frame I have a Pentax K-1 and it's all native pentax k anyway. I did have a Pentax KP that I regret selling because that body did great with vintage lenses (the smc-a series even had aperture priority working for those that use it).
I love it when you come up on my recommended. I keep it that way bc I feel like your videos come to me at the right time. I also don’t wanna over stimulate myself with this gold. It’s a production every time. Every time.
1000% it’s special, i sold all my fuji gear years ago before the bodies caught up with the glass and tbh the only lens i miss more than anything was that 35 1.4 it made me love photography again
And I'd also add that your videos have kept me from selling my X-T3 and going fully analog. Your photos are so full of the mood and quirks that I really enjoy about analog, makes me feel like there's still hope for digital.
Two part comment. I was extremely high when you review came on and thought my speakers were going crazy but realized it was your editing style. Very immersive and matched the tone and feel the fuji gives, so well done. So I've always been conflicted between fujifilm and Sony... Went with Sony due to the amount of lenses and eco system and realized that's what's missing completely in the Sony line up. Not one lens that I have used/ seen has that "character" maybe some zeiss lenses and funny enough the cheaper Neewer lens that seem to have a coating on the lens. But u nailed it completely, this emphasis on optical perfection by manufacturers have made them lose sight of creating a lens that has a "feel and mood" shooting straight from the lens. I'm not the best editor and still learning but the look of the fujifilm in addition to this lens looks amazing.
I love character so much that film has been my goto for a decade now. Digital for paid work. Bam! Bam! Dude your Bladerunner vibe is killing it. Just subscribed.
Such a good little lens. Traveled through Thailand and Cambodia when it first came out with the X-Pro1 and loved it minus the AF performance. Would love to see how well it works on the newer bodies.
I've always had cameras with not amazing AF so im super used to just using single point and expecting to fight with it a bit, so pretty much any lens is useable to me hahahah.
I really love the images I get with this lens. I just finished a summer long project of visiting about a dozen or so county fairs & local festivals all around my home town. 90% shot on this lens -- really has a great look to it that was perfect for this project.
@@seed157 Normally I shoot in raw & then get the look in post with capture one. I do occasionally bake in a look (usually classic chrome or astia) but I like working with a sorta blank slate in post later on.
It was my favorite Fujifilm lens for sure (currently using Canon RF) Other lenses that I liked were 16mm f 1.4 and 90mm f 2. Those three just had something in them. 35mm f 1.4 is something special indeed. That "look" just has something in it. It gives photos certain "old and slightly imperfect" look that no other Fuji lens can produce. If I ever return to Fujifilm X system, I will definitely get this lens again
Last comment, the crux of this video really hits home at the 6:01min mark for Fuji users and Fujifilm need to hear it! - character and personality over clinical optical performance - only having this lens at the moment, I can honestly say without a doubt my next lens will either be Chinese as in 7Artisans, Laowa or Mitakon or yet again buying the Fuji to M mount adapter to only go vintage lens dumpster diving at my local camera guy's store! PS:- The author makes a point, check out the new 56mm MKII compared to the MKI - better optically? Probably, bigger and bulkier? Yes..
My favorite Fuji lens! I got it with my first X-E1 and still have it after selling all my Fuji bodies (waiting for an x-pro4) It is that good It is noisy, slow to autofocus compared to new ones, extends externally and the rubber lens cover fall off after the material gives in over the years…. Still I love it 😝 and I dream of an x100 body with this focal length and characteristics… it’ll be my dream EDC camera. Keep up the awesome work!
6:30 You could get the Voigtlander 23mm f1.2 - although it's a manual focus lens, it's small, compact and actually has electronic contacts, and has tons of the vintage look and character that Voigtlander is known for. Also, do you prefer the Fuji 35mm f1.4 or the Zeiss 32mm? Amazing video as always!
Discovered your channel a few weeks back, ended up picking up the 35mm F1.4, a Fuji X Pro1 and the Glimmerglass 1 all based on your recommendations. Keep up the great work, your videos are brilliant!
One of the first video's I saw from you and I remember craving this lens since then. And finally bought a 2nd hand one an hour ago. Only used it for 20 or so shots. Already amazed. It is true this lens is as cool as you make it sound ;)
This is my absolute all time favourite lens and i use it for everything! Portraits, street, weddings. it's the slowest lens you can imagine and it misses shots. it's frustrating! But when it works... god damn, it's beautiful!
I have no clue what it is about this lens but it's been on my wishlist for a while and it just has a great character on every camera I've seen it shot on
had this video on my recommendation for weeks and finally clicks on it and what the heck? this reminds me the film Oblivion and blade runner 2049, this is amazing. some of the photo also looked familiar to me and I am pretty sure it is taken in my hometown
Always nice to see new video from you. After few of your videos I made a choice for two lenses - Zeiss 32 f1.8. After changing system and going back to X-Pro I bought it again and never regreted it. Second one is Olympus 40 f1.4 from Pen F - by todays standart it is very weak performer but it is fun to use and I like it for charakter. Thank you for inspiration.
When the X-Pro1 came out, I sold all my canon gear and picked up the X-pro1, as well as the xf 18, 35, and 60 lenses. The 35 still to this day is my favorite fuji lens and I'm always trying to find a reason to bring it along when I travel.
This lens hasn’t left my X-S10 in 2022, same with the XF 27 “pancake lens” (1st gen.) on my X-E3 and the XF 18-135 on my X-T2. All three lenses have that Fuji magic that is mostly lost on my newer Fuji glass. Some other Fuji lenses I own that have the special sauce: XF 60, XC 15-45, XC 70-230, XF 50-140, XF 23 F2 and of course the XF 18-55 F2.8-4 “kit lens”. Since switching to Fuji a few years ago, I’ve been pleasantly surprised that the most affordable lenses in the X mount system are the ones with the most “character,” especially for photography. The 15-45 and 18-55 work great for video too though.
The picture with what looks like a conductor reaching for something is just an incredible photo. But I agree, this is one of if not my favorite lens ever made. If they made a 23mm and 50mm version I would buy both day 1.
I have used over 8 other Fuji lenses over the years. Just picked this one up and can't believe I have been missing out. It has been stuck on my x-pro 3 for months and I'm a 16-23mm range shooter. I agree with others here, no need for the Voightlander Nokton I have been considering.
Thank you for such a great video work! I love your photos. I recently bought this lens and I feel that my gear acquisition syndrome is gone:) I don’t think that I necessarily need something else anymore
God i freaking love this channel. Been Watching since you uploaded the digital Hasselblad back and you just manage to top every single video. Keep it up!
Camera brands are listening to TH-camrs and influencers too much. Considering Fuji is an open mount I’m happy to work with you marketing a kickstarter to have another manufacturer produce such lenses. Would love a 14 1.4 ,23 1.2,27 1.4, 55mm 1.4, 70mm 1.4
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I am in Opera, in WIndows 10, it is playing fine for me, and I am grateful for that : ) I don't do TH-cam videos, but I have seen there is a donation button in some. Is something only some can have it?
Hey dude! Just wanted to share that I discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and I'm totally impressed with the art direction, songs, visual aspect of your channel in general! A really good wake up call on the fact that content don't have to always be made the same way. We need more channels like yours in the world. Much love, keep up with the good work.
Bro same 😭
I was going to write the same thing
You worded it perfectly
Ditto!!! His artistry is a straight V I B E ! ! !
Ditto! Love the look/feel, it's so different than anything else in the same content space.
Also, your videos are always a “must watch.” I’ve said it before, but this is a criminally underrated channel.
I second that. Benj, you’re no slouch yourself. 😉
Thank you so much, Benj, seriously!
I know, right?
It makes your vids so bad by comparison, Benj, maybe you should just give up.
@@ccvcx lolololol I mean, sure haha
Came for the production levels but realized I'm staying more and more for your refreshing perspective. With how much the latest and greatest thingy is pushed in the pursuit of perfection and sales, it's lovely hearing a take that boils down to loving what you have as well. Keep up the awesome productions and messages, love it!
Thanks so much, Raimana! I'm glad the perspective connected with you! It's definitely something I need to always remind myself to do: appreciate what I already have. Thanks again!
Vintage feeling glass with autofocus seems like a good idea for a trend in the future, combining the best of both worlds.
I'm surprise this hasn't really happened yet.
Exactly, but with a clutch for manual focus! I'd be so happy!
You can actually get some adapters with in built autofocus, granted they cost sd much as some lenses
Or use technology such as DJIs Raven eye
Or what about a clutch-focusring with definite stops at minimum and maximum distance, nice resistance and markings for the sharpness with different apperture settings..... o heaven!
Let's face it, this video is for a very niche audience, yet, the quality and inventiveness of its production is exquisite. Everything about it is perfect. The tone, mood and atmosphere, pace...it's all there. All for the love of one thing: a 35mm lens. Reminds me of some of Media Division's content.
I usually tend to play educational or informative videos at 1.5x or 2x playback speed but doing the same with yours feels illegal. I love the way you present information, in a way that is so meta-reflective of what you are informing the viewers about. It’s education about art through art. Keep up the good work, always a joy to see your videos!
It’s like you took the soundtrack from all the best sci-fi game starting menus while also taking the sci-fi space aesthetic and made it into this wonderful channel. You’re absolutely amazing. It’s like another world.
I really love mine for portraits. The character of this lens is kind of unmatched, this is why Fuji still sell this lens together with the new 33 f1.4.
his story about this lens is artistly amazing
Ok, is this magical quality so many speak of, achieved only when shot at max or any aperture?
@@segzeeman7356 Just my two cents but the pixie dust starts to shower down for me at f4-f5.6 on a relatively sunny day so ISO can sit below 800 or so..
Bro.. how tf you making master pieces on TH-cam. Im captivated and forced to watch your video in fullness. Congrats on the badass work man.
Thanks so much! Glad you are digging it!
Most underrated TH-cam channel of all time!
Short films for reviews, inspiring.
Thanks for these awesome comments my friend!
This lens has so much character that I think every copy deserves their own name. I haven't had such strong feeling about any camera or lens since my Rollei and Minolta days. What's even better is that I don't even think about buying another x-mount lens anymore - nothing is even close and this will stay on my x-pro 3 permanently until it's next camera body.
I got the XE1 and 35/1.4 back in 2013/14, and found I like this combo the best,,,, could be the 50mm FL,but the wider lenses don't look so cool for me.
bro this video was absolutely incredible. Music choice, crisp perfect vocal, clips, your effects throughout the video. I'm completely stunned by the amount of work you have put into this. wow.
always feels special to find a channel like this, the quality to be 50 times it's size, grinding away. instant subscribe and binge session.
I appreciate that! Hope you enjoy :D
@@GxAce YOU HAVE 48K WTF? Good work dude
This is one of the best product presentations I ever saw. It's not a "review" in the classical sense but on a pure emotional level you trigger the urge to try this lense out. And it is done in a beautiful, atmospheric an cinematic way. Thank you!
This video blew my mind! Not only did I learn something about lens design, I visited an alternate reality. I also learned that this is exactly the style of photography I want to work towards achieving! I can't believe it took me this long to click on one of your videos. Subscribed with bells on.
Im a Film and TV student, literally only just starting, and I've had I have had photography as a hobby for a while now but I always wanted to find more inspiration on TH-cam, I always wanted a certain look from photos and it was something I could never describe. I found this channel probably a week ago now and I was amazed out how perfectly you captured my dream style of photography and videography, just watching your videos on repeat created this unreal feeling of finding someone to watch and learn from every second of the day. So I would like to say thanks for being my source of inspiration for the future ahead.
I still dont understand how underated your channel is, you should have 10 billons fuji subscribers.... love every upload.
The style and atmosphere you create in your videos is absolutely incredible and unmatched.
Thanks so much, Connor! :)
If you ever get the manual focus conversion done successfully please make a video on how! I've seen someone else try but IIRC aperture controls were electronic, so you're either stuck in f1.4 if you disable the electronics, or get an error message that wont let you use the lens if you leave them funtional.
Oh cool! Do you have a link to this? Yeah you would need to make a manual aperture for it for sure. I will definitely be making a video :)
I cant express enough gratitude for your content. The 80s cyberpunk aesthetics, sound design, set design and most of all your photos! This channel represents so much of what I strive to achieve. Keep adding content and keep inspiring your fellow creators!
Most amazing lens. I got my Fuji X-T3 back in the summer of 2020 and this was my first prime lens. Suddenly in May 2021 I sold my Fuji Gear and used Panasonic because of video. But then I missed this lens so much I sold all my gear and first bought this lens in the summer of 21 and then a X-T3 body again. The look it gives you is amazing, especially with the Kodachrome 64 simulation.
Wow! What a rollercoaster haha. Glad you got the lens back and are loving it!
I changed to Lumix full frame for my vintage lenses, but kept the Fuji. 😂
The 35mm and 16mm f1.4 is an incredible pair I don't want to miss
I love how your videos take me to “Bladerunner” every time. I love your work. 🇿🇦
Hands down my favorite photography-focused TH-cam channel out there.
There is something special about this... channel. This is the fastest I have subscribed in a long time. Watching this felt pleasantly other-worldly. The story you tell about this lens is inspiring as a photographer, but this video as a whole is inspiring on a whole other level.
I bought the 60mm f2.4 this summer as I needed something with a bit more range but not much more size. Another Fuji classic. And I was blown away by the look you can get with it. It also focuses fast enough on an X-Pro3 nowadays. The size and weight are great too. Feels really well balanced on that camera.
35 F1.4 and 60 F2.4 are two of the most interesting in terms of rendering and character. Unfortunately, Fujii's most artistic lenses have proven to be very undervalued these days.
I also have them, I don’t want to buy others, I definitely won’t sell these.
@@mainquestion Agree! I would be very curious to get a GxAce treatment of the Voigtländer 23mm f1.2. It's gotten rather negative review so far, but it might be because people look at sharpness first and not so much at the character of the lens. Would love to get a different perspective for it. That's pretty much the only lens that I'd still want to have for Fuji...
Yes! Those two are favourites of mine as well (35 1.4 and 60 2.4). I also regret selling the 27mm 2.8, which had a very nice rendering character as well.
I only discovered your channel yesterday and already I know I discovered gold. I know you’re going to go big if you keep at this. Keep going. You’re doing something to stand out. And I love it.
Thank you so much Michael! Word like these really help to motivate me, I really appreciate it!
@@GxAce yeah dude well bump on that. I just found you 10 minutes ago and I'm almost in tears. So glad to find your style/prod quality. I'll be taking heaps of reference and inspiration from you so much.
Just bought the lens a few days ago in Tokyo and I love it even more than I had could have imagined. I would have never considered it without your video, Thank you!
Loved this lens when I had it, nowadays I use the newer 33 1.4 with a glimmerglass filter, also really lovely!
I just got a new xe4 and was struggling to choose my first lense. Watched this and the decision was easily made. Thanks. Love the video too, great production
Ohhhh i was thinking this or the 27mm or 16mm 1.4
@@ville2536 16mm is quite hefty lens for such small body as X-E4. 18, 27, 35 and 50 will be more comfortable. There are also good and comapct Sigma 30mm and 56mm f/1.4, but without aperture ring. If size and weight are not an issue, the more inexpensive Sigma 16mm f/1.4 can also be considered.
Regardless of your gear, this gem of a human being puts so much love and passion into the videos.. it inspires you to go make stuff.
Well done.
Incredible visual storytelling as always! As a complement to this lens, you should look into the Voigtlander 23mm 1.2 for Fuji x mount. It’s got a ton of that vintage character in a tiny package. Keep up the awesome vids!
I would say look at all Voightlander lineup :)
voigtlander 23mm is tiny??
Was just going to say Voightlander seems to be trying this with Fuji. Putting in the CPU contacts makes it so much more valuable on an X-Pro body since it'll show proper frame lines. I can see why companies are hesitant though, that lens got dragged in a ton of reviews for being a "character" lens at that cost, even if that's what a lot of fuji shooters might want.
@@prntm926 it’s smaller than the Fuji 23mm f2 and the 35mm f2 and it’s over a stop brighter
@@RichardStroffolino I’m really happy with their 23mm. It’s lived on my xpro3 all summer. Gives me the exact look I seek but yes it’s not for everyone. But I feel that most fuji shooters would be happy with the character.
Totally agreed on this take. The 35mm 1.4 has a special quality to it. Feels much more analog than digital in many ways. I think the 18mm f2 is a bit more moody of a lens and IMO one of the most slept on lenses in the line up.
A friend just turned me onto you. I am amazed! What a refreshing approach on GEAR REVIEW! This is a MUST WATCH for anyone trying to develop their storytelling.
Casey, I really love the way you see and edit colors on your photos.
I want to get better at color in photography too. Could you please make a video about developing color skills or maybe recommend me something that you used to improve your color editing? Books, courses, tips, anything.
Thank you for you videos, I always happy to find out that you posted new video! It’s like a new episode of favorite series, visual is outstanding!
DUDE! Absolutely love your channel! It truly has a feeling and a look that I feel drawn too, it’s not just you talking about products, each video is an absolute masterpiece
I started watching your videos for the Fujinon lens reviews. Now, I don't even watch anymore. I just listen, and youre an effing artist. ✨ The sound alone is too good! Keep up the amazing work!
Man YT isn’t pushing your videos to my feed for some reason, I thought you dropped off the face of the earth for months but you actually have videos!
Your cinematography is so stunning. I watched the entire ad sequence in the middle too, that was so creative!
this video convinced me to buy this lens and in just a couple of days have taken some pictures of my children which are so beautiful that it's made me upset that I didn't capture their lives with it sooner. thank you GxAce
Agreed. This is the lens I always use. No other Fuji lens comes close to it.
I left Fuji [now back to Nikon FX DSLRs] after ten years, acquiring 6 X bodies and 9 XF lenses early in that time yet I can not in all honesty part with the XF35mm f1.4R. It with my X-E1 was my first Fuji purchase and will keep along with the X-Pro2 where that lens really shines.
People years ago thought I was nuts when I alone said that this lens has a certain magic, now fast forward to recent time my words from back then are now validated.
I found the original XF18mm f2 pancake to have similar character at wider apertures, especially when shooting b&w. That was my second XF lens purchase in 2012 and still use from time to time.
Interesting video ... and the visual storytelling style here is simply SUPERB.
One question about this lens and the images it produces: was the light blooms seen in many images you shown here is the product of post-processing, or was it really the optical characteristic of this lens?
Cause I like it.
It reminds me of my vintage lenses (40s, 50s, and 70s era lenses) which tend to have similar imperfections due to the limited coating and lens technology at that time
If I had to guess, he’s using the Glimmerglass 1 filter with it. He has a video specifically talking about that filter.
I have this lens and agree that it's superb. It's not difficult to make it weather resistant. Put the camera and lens into a plastic bag - preferably transparent such as a shower cap. Then place the lens hood over the bag - trapping the shower cap / bag. Then, (carefully) using a craft knife, remove the portion of the shower cap / bag from in front of the lens.
Wow. Wow. Wow. This video just completely stopped me in my tracks. I had to watch the whole thing. The smooth switch in the beginning from regular narrator to the alternate “character” was such a chilling introduction, and having then both exist simultaneously is so jarring in the best way possible. Every time the character switched I got chills.
I also absolutely love the aesthetic here. The color grading is top tier. The B-Roll is amazing. All the scenes are consistent with the aesthetic, like the video is shot within another worlds military compound. This was just so refreshing and unique - standing ovation coming from me. Subscribed immediately.
I bought into the fuji x system in 2013 when I couldn't afford a Leica. I5 years later I was able to buy a Leica M-D which I still absolutely love but my favourite lens of all time is the Fuji XF35. I never found it too slow and it was pretty noisy but the character always blew me away. Great to see an honest review of the true value of this lens, love it!
I discovered and fell in love with Fuji nearly a decade ago when I got bought the original X100. I really, really liked that camera. I later owned the original X-Pro1 which I absolutely loved. Still one of my top favorite cameras of all time. I ended up owning the X-T1, the X-E1, the X-E2, the X10, the X-H1, the X-T30, etc. I wasn't a big fan of the X-E2, but I didn't hate it. The X-H1 was the first real sign of trouble, though. I loved the ergonomics and features of the camera, but I was unhappy with the image quality. I have owned nearly every brand of camera and nearly every sensor size. Shot film and digital. DSLR and mirrorless. I have never had a camera that I felt I just "could not" get the results I wanted. Some cameras require more tweaking of raws than others. Some work better withe certain photo editing software. I could always end up being happy with my results, though, even if it took a lot of time. The X-H1 was the first camera I ever owned that eventually had me toss my hands up and walk away. I sold it and bought an X-T30. It wasn't as problematic as the X-H1, but it still took a lot of work to get the results I wanted and overall there was nothing about the quality of the images or the shooting experience that I fell in love with.
Fuji was awesome when they first started making their comeback. They went against the grain and did stuff that nobody else was doing, and I loved all of it. Over the years, though, though the styling of their cameras is still vintage (mostly), the shooting experience and the results you get just don't have that same special something that they used to.
I got this lens and use it with the X-E1 and a haze filter. I got the "film" look pretty dialed in. Awesome piece of gear!
Very nice! Yeah that's gotta be an awesome little combo!
2:28 "I'm just drawn to this lens and the look that it produces"....i have to admit that i'm just drawn to this review and the look that it produces : ) .....Really it is probably my favorite review, so artistic, the music, the mix of photos and video, the whole atmosphere in it managed to perfectly convey why you are so attracted to this lens. Congratulations
This is the video that made me buy this lens last year. Another lens that has character and tends to go under the radar very often, is the Zeiss 55mm 1.8 for Sony. The more the years go by, the more I love that lens
I own the 18 f2 and the 35mm 1.4. Bought the 23mm a couple weeks because I learn to love my wife’s x100s and decided to sell the 35. Then I remembered to rewatch this video. I just cancelled the eBay listing. Thank you.
Love this cyberpunk aesthetic of camera reviews. Subscribed!
I couldn’t agree more. It lets you realise your vision really well. Your image making is superb!
Brilliant Videoi bro! When I switched to the Fuji system with the Xt4, I was adameant with myself to spend whatever needed to get this Lens. I DO NOT REGRET IT! ✌🏻
Thank you! hahah that's awesome! Glad you are enjoying the lens.
when i was still heavy into fujifilm for photography I sold all my lenses and only had the 35mm 1.4 since after getting it i used nothing else. sometimes i think about buying another fuji for my travel photography and get the 35mm 1.4 again. its just so special
I gotta say I just discovered your channel (thru this video) an hour ago and I haven’t stopped watching since.
Beautiful content!👏 Very inspiring; makes me want to do better with my camera lol.
Keep up the AMAZING work!
I fully agree with you on the negative trajectory of their design philosophy. I actually got into Fujifilm for the compact lenses. This and the 18f2 were the first ones I bought.
Unfortunately now they seem to want to pour all their resources into coming 4th place in the full frame pro market, when most pros still turn their noses up at aps-c.
I wish they would go back to their roots, even if they get get bullied for being the "poor man's Leica". I miss compact, high quality cameras, with great ergonomics. I was sad to see that the X-E4 has less than 3 fn buttons, and no focus mode switch. A lot of us came over for the buttons and dial user experience.
Plus, overall portability is at its worst. The EOS R is even lighter and smaller than the X-T4. Sony have the A7C, and new small primes. The new Z30 looks miniscule. - And here I am, just waiting on old Fujifilm to stop trying to break up with me. 😂
This is my favorite lens. Have been using it for every project for years.
I had this lens before and sold it. Now I have one in the post. This video has more than convinced me I made the right choice. I was expecting a 'channel' with the usual ego-maniac camera nerd but found this great cinematic piece instead.
I just got this lens and already liking it. I have 50mm f2 and it's a great lens that I've used for a lot of portraits but you're right about the newer lenses missing a certain something
Honestly I thought I was going to watch just another lens review. I was not expecting what I just watched. 10/10
I don't mind manual focus tbh, I just wish there were maybe a few more options for certain focal lengths for native mount manual focus lenses like those TTArtisan put out that are still high-quality metal construction. I shoot a lot with vintage Minolta and Pentax lenses, which work great for what I want, but the adapter ring when used on a body like a GX85 (especially with how Pentax is so long of a distance for the focal plane of the sensor to match) can get kind of bulky for something that is traditionally small like a 50mm.
I've been using TTArtisan for a while to get the focal lengths I want (40mm-85mm more or less) in a smaller package while keeping a lot of the look and feel of my older lenses. They're generally cheap enough to have equivalent focal lengths (for the most part) for both my APS-C and MFT bodies. For full frame I have a Pentax K-1 and it's all native pentax k anyway. I did have a Pentax KP that I regret selling because that body did great with vintage lenses (the smc-a series even had aperture priority working for those that use it).
I love it when you come up on my recommended. I keep it that way bc I feel like your videos come to me at the right time. I also don’t wanna over stimulate myself with this gold. It’s a production every time. Every time.
1000% it’s special, i sold all my fuji gear years ago before the bodies caught up with the glass and tbh the only lens i miss more than anything was that 35 1.4 it made me love photography again
GxAce has an uncanny ability to make me feel like I absolutely need something I had no idea existed before watching his videos.
And I'd also add that your videos have kept me from selling my X-T3 and going fully analog. Your photos are so full of the mood and quirks that I really enjoy about analog, makes me feel like there's still hope for digital.
Two part comment. I was extremely high when you review came on and thought my speakers were going crazy but realized it was your editing style. Very immersive and matched the tone and feel the fuji gives, so well done.
So I've always been conflicted between fujifilm and Sony... Went with Sony due to the amount of lenses and eco system and realized that's what's missing completely in the Sony line up. Not one lens that I have used/ seen has that "character" maybe some zeiss lenses and funny enough the cheaper Neewer lens that seem to have a coating on the lens. But u nailed it completely, this emphasis on optical perfection by manufacturers have made them lose sight of creating a lens that has a "feel and mood" shooting straight from the lens. I'm not the best editor and still learning but the look of the fujifilm in addition to this lens looks amazing.
I love character so much that film has been my goto for a decade now. Digital for paid work. Bam! Bam! Dude your Bladerunner vibe is killing it. Just subscribed.
Both the video and sample imagery here are visually stunning. Best TH-cam recommendation in a years.
Such a good little lens. Traveled through Thailand and Cambodia when it first came out with the X-Pro1 and loved it minus the AF performance. Would love to see how well it works on the newer bodies.
Works great with newer bodies! Have an X-s10 and it’s more than quick enough
I've always had cameras with not amazing AF so im super used to just using single point and expecting to fight with it a bit, so pretty much any lens is useable to me hahahah.
The lens AF speed is leaps and bounds ahead of where it was when used on an X-T3 or newer.
WHO THE HELL ARE YOU MAN?!!! The pacing, sound design, beautiful shots... Inhuman.
Subscribed.
Hands down my favourite lens in my bag. It was practically bolted to my X-t3
I really love the images I get with this lens. I just finished a summer long project of visiting about a dozen or so county fairs & local festivals all around my home town. 90% shot on this lens -- really has a great look to it that was perfect for this project.
Do you usually use recipes when shooting with this lens?
@@seed157 Normally I shoot in raw & then get the look in post with capture one. I do occasionally bake in a look (usually classic chrome or astia) but I like working with a sorta blank slate in post later on.
It was my favorite Fujifilm lens for sure (currently using Canon RF) Other lenses that I liked were 16mm f 1.4 and 90mm f 2. Those three just had something in them. 35mm f 1.4 is something special indeed. That "look" just has something in it. It gives photos certain "old and slightly imperfect" look that no other Fuji lens can produce. If I ever return to Fujifilm X system, I will definitely get this lens again
Last comment, the crux of this video really hits home at the 6:01min mark for Fuji users and Fujifilm need to hear it! - character and personality over clinical optical performance - only having
this lens at the moment, I can honestly say without a doubt my next lens will either be Chinese as in 7Artisans, Laowa or Mitakon or yet again buying the Fuji to M mount adapter to only go vintage lens dumpster diving at my local camera guy's store! PS:- The author makes a point, check out the new 56mm MKII compared to the MKI - better optically? Probably, bigger and bulkier? Yes..
My favorite Fuji lens! I got it with my first X-E1 and still have it after selling all my Fuji bodies (waiting for an x-pro4) It is that good
It is noisy, slow to autofocus compared to new ones, extends externally and the rubber lens cover fall off after the material gives in over the years….
Still I love it 😝 and I dream of an x100 body with this focal length and characteristics… it’ll be my dream EDC camera. Keep up the awesome work!
6:30 You could get the Voigtlander 23mm f1.2 - although it's a manual focus lens, it's small, compact and actually has electronic contacts, and has tons of the vintage look and character that Voigtlander is known for. Also, do you prefer the Fuji 35mm f1.4 or the Zeiss 32mm? Amazing video as always!
Discovered your channel a few weeks back, ended up picking up the 35mm F1.4, a Fuji X Pro1 and the Glimmerglass 1 all based on your recommendations. Keep up the great work, your videos are brilliant!
Oh my god these videos hit so friggin hard. The visuals, the sound, I just want to jump in and live here 🫨
One of the first video's I saw from you and I remember craving this lens since then.
And finally bought a 2nd hand one an hour ago. Only used it for 20 or so shots. Already amazed. It is true this lens is as cool as you make it sound ;)
Dear god, this video is a work of art. Recently bought the lens and it's beautiful
Recently bought this lens. It is pretty awesome, compact and just plain cool.
I know right? Such a cool little lens.
This is my absolute all time favourite lens and i use it for everything! Portraits, street, weddings. it's the slowest lens you can imagine and it misses shots. it's frustrating! But when it works... god damn, it's beautiful!
I have no clue what it is about this lens but it's been on my wishlist for a while and it just has a great character on every camera I've seen it shot on
instant like, awesome video mate!
One of the best 35mm 1.4 videos I've seen. I love this lens so much I bought it twice!
had this video on my recommendation for weeks and finally clicks on it and what the heck? this reminds me the film Oblivion and blade runner 2049, this is amazing. some of the photo also looked familiar to me and I am pretty sure it is taken in my hometown
Awesome! Mostly the photos were taken around Michigan and Ningbo, China! Thanks for watching!
Extremly good video! Love everything about it. The Story, the photos and the music (!!!) ! Cheers!
Always nice to see new video from you. After few of your videos I made a choice for two lenses - Zeiss 32 f1.8. After changing system and going back to X-Pro I bought it again and never regreted it. Second one is Olympus 40 f1.4 from Pen F - by todays standart it is very weak performer but it is fun to use and I like it for charakter. Thank you for inspiration.
Thats great to hear! I've never seen any images from the Olympus, but it sounds really cool! Thanks for watching! :)
When the X-Pro1 came out, I sold all my canon gear and picked up the X-pro1, as well as the xf 18, 35, and 60 lenses. The 35 still to this day is my favorite fuji lens and I'm always trying to find a reason to bring it along when I travel.
Definitely there is something special about this channel! I love the quality of your work.
This lens hasn’t left my X-S10 in 2022, same with the XF 27 “pancake lens” (1st gen.) on my X-E3 and the XF 18-135 on my X-T2. All three lenses have that Fuji magic that is mostly lost on my newer Fuji glass. Some other Fuji lenses I own that have the special sauce: XF 60, XC 15-45, XC 70-230, XF 50-140, XF 23 F2 and of course the XF 18-55 F2.8-4 “kit lens”.
Since switching to Fuji a few years ago, I’ve been pleasantly surprised that the most affordable lenses in the X mount system are the ones with the most “character,” especially for photography. The 15-45 and 18-55 work great for video too though.
are there any lens that I can buy for sony a7iii that will give this similar type of look??
Immaculate pics !!
The picture with what looks like a conductor reaching for something is just an incredible photo. But I agree, this is one of if not my favorite lens ever made. If they made a 23mm and 50mm version I would buy both day 1.
I have used over 8 other Fuji lenses over the years. Just picked this one up and can't believe I have been missing out. It has been stuck on my x-pro 3 for months and I'm a 16-23mm range shooter. I agree with others here, no need for the Voightlander Nokton I have been considering.
Thank you for such a great video work! I love your photos.
I recently bought this lens and I feel that my gear acquisition syndrome is gone:) I don’t think that I necessarily need something else anymore
I'm glad you are finally cured! hahah. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching!
God i freaking love this channel. Been Watching since you uploaded the digital Hasselblad back and you just manage to top every single video. Keep it up!
Your Videos have such an indescribable vibe, it's so easy to appreciate them
Camera brands are listening to TH-camrs and influencers too much. Considering Fuji is an open mount I’m happy to work with you marketing a kickstarter to have another manufacturer produce such lenses. Would love a 14 1.4 ,23 1.2,27 1.4, 55mm 1.4, 70mm 1.4
This is very very true hahah. Oh man, I'd love to do that so much. Not sure where to start though.
@@GxAce I’ve sent you a dm on the gram
I am rarely impressed by a TH-cam production…but this was extremely impressive. Excellent work all around.
I'm not that into photography or cinematography but I am in love with the aesthetic of your videos
this is the first of your videos I'e seen but definitely not the last. Love your aesthetic and the effort you put into this, you're inspiring dude!