There is something special about this lens...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- There is something special about the Fuji XF 35mm F1.4 lens. It was one of the first lenses for the X-Mount system and is still an amazing lens today.
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I know, right?
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I'm surprise this hasn't really happened yet.
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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!
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.
incredible amount of work, style, universe, storytellng put for a lens review, a pleasure to watch.
Your videos truly are WORK OF ART!😍 Big thank you for enjoyment! LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS!
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Loved this lens when I had it, nowadays I use the newer 33 1.4 with a glimmerglass filter, also really lovely!
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Absolutely wild short film you made there. Much love!
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 ;)
Been waiting for you make a video of this lens. I've been watching all your videos everytime, especially on fuji stuffs. Love it all the way!
The style and atmosphere you create in your videos is absolutely incredible and unmatched.
Thanks so much, Connor! :)
Awesome video. Especially the vibe with music. And also the photos are great, of course!!
You're an inspiration to stay creative. Thank you for the massive effort you put into your videos. They are next level, I hope more Replicants come your way.
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Definitely there is something special about this channel! I love the quality of your work.
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You get me so hyped on not just using my 35mm 1.4 that I love so much, but on exploring your compositional and color choices in your photos. Love it dude. Also I love that I get to watch a 9 minute Bladerunner adaptation with these videos. Gets my creative juices flowing. I also feel special being in the Patreon credits haha keep it up bro
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! Thanks and keep going!
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!
I discovered your channel late last night and subbed after one video. Love the style, score and feeling. I would really like to see some content on how to correctly colour images. Keep up the fantastic work. 👍
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!
Perhaps the best video presentation of camera lenses i have ever seen.. very inspired🖤
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.
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! :)
Really captivating video and storytelling! Keep it up!
You are the only creator whos videos I actually get excited to watch. Amazing work!
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I love this video so much. You did so good. And I completely agree. I have some of the newer lenses from Fuji and actually love them a lot, but there is something super special about my old school 35mm. It's still my favorite lens.
all your shots are out of this world! beyond stunning
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
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Most underrated TH-cam channel of all time!
Short films for reviews, inspiring.
Thanks for these awesome comments my friend!
Amazing videos, brilliant and unique voice - keep up what you’re doing! Really great work
Perfect imperfection, that's what this jewel of a lens is. Fabulous video, you just got a new subscriber
Superb production values. Loved this review.
Both the video and sample imagery here are visually stunning. Best TH-cam recommendation in a years.
Your videos are so pleasing to watch 🙌🏻
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Thank you so much Michael! Word like these really help to motivate me, I really appreciate it!
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Crazy as hell. Your pictures are awesome! 💙 Thank you so much for your outstanding videos. I own this lens too and I love it. cheers 🙏🏼
Just found your channel now and I love it because it's the art style I'm going into!!
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!
Amazing editing and photos. So glad TH-cam algorithm blessed me with you.
Thank you brother. This video has infinite replay value and has convinced me to buy it for my x pro 1.❤
wow this was visually pleasing to watch. great job just subscribed to your channel
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.
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.
Wow, wow, wow! This video is an art piece itself. I felt transformed into another world entirely. Really amazing style which I haven’t seen before!
Love this cyberpunk aesthetic of camera reviews. Subscribed!
I wish all reviews were this good. 🙏🏻 Thank you
I think you could get stunning results with any lens. Love your colours and the mood.
Awesome presentation and key message. XF 35/1.4 is Fuji's my all time favorite.
Hey @GxAce you make awesome Unique Style (Original) Work ! Thank You. This Lens is my Number One with my Oldie-Goldie X-Pro1 This Lens ist Made extra for this Body
Just picked this up. Thanks for breaking it down!
Absolutely stunning images ! Subscribed
wow what a beautiful vid. you made me appreciate my lens again. im glad i still have mine.
I love how your videos takes me to “Bladerunner” every time. I love your work. 🇿🇦
I love this video and the way you styled it
Damn !
Fantastic retro-review, once again !
I love how as time passes, you're diving deeper and deeper into this retro-cyberpunk aesthetic universe in your reviews. Soon, you'll do reviews in the style of Narita Boy, all pixellated, and in 256 colors ^^.
I never had the chance to play with the 35mm f1.4, despites having quite a few Fuji lenses in my hand (including the f2 version). After playing with some manual lenses at this focal length (an old Nikkor f2.8, and the phenomenal Mitakon f0.95mII), I didn't feel the need to get yet another 35mm, but a friend of mine who swears only by this lens for years had definitely got me curious about it. Now your review too. I may scratch that itch someday soon.
Great work with the futuristic mood!
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!
hey mate, really nice review as always, love the vfx. bit too much of them in my taste but i admire amount of work you've put to it.
The audio design in all your videos give them a feel like no other!
as always cool and very inspiring video. Thank you! This lens is also the best for me across all Fuji x lenses (it is my first i x mount lens and still 99% on my xt4 and beloved one)
Glad you enjoyed it! It's such a great lens!
Hands down my favourite lens in my bag. It was practically bolted to my X-t3
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.
Wow, extraordinary images, just beautiful.
geeeeez, I love that video. Piece of art. Watched it like 10 times. At the end bought the 35mm 1.4 for my Fuji :)
Nicely made episode. I have that 50mm f1.1 lens on a Leica camera and love using the lens for everything!
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..
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
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.
This is my favorite lens. Have been using it for every project for years.
Dear god, this video is a work of art. Recently bought the lens and it's beautiful
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.
One of the best 35mm 1.4 videos I've seen. I love this lens so much I bought it twice!
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.
Hands down my favorite photography-focused TH-cam channel out there.
Absolutly bonkers production for a lens review. subbed.
well thats an instant sub. Love your style man!