lens correction filter, but some waviness remains after this correction if you pull out your microscope and a huge ruler.

The twice-as-expensive XF 35mm f/2 has exactly this same performance, and for all I know, that's because it probably has the same optical design.I tested the XC 35mm f/2 on a Fujifilm X-T200 camera body. I received both of them from Fujifilm UK for a review period of two weeks. ( Editor’s note: This article wasn’t sponsored by Fujifilm.) But above all I believe that the best part about this lens is that I trust it….. I don’t know if I can explain it, but after I used it long enough, I know that I can do anything with it from weddings to portraits and anything in between, that’s why I can see people using it as their main lens. It’s a great piece of glass that must not be missed, even if this is not your native focal length this lens might just well win you over as it did me. Alternative lenses Being a 50mm-ish the lens is extremely versatile and is great for portraits, street or general usage. You really can’t go wrong with a 50mm if you ask me! Sure there are other more portrait focused lenses out there… but the combination of affordability, portability makes this lens a good choice especially for a first X series lens. Let’s move on our Fuji 23mm f2 review with specific scenarios. Fuji 35mm f2 portraits The XC35mm f/2 features the same plastic X-mount as the XC lenses before it. The barrel is also plastic. One thing that users will probably notice right away is the missing aperture ring. Thats right. Aperture must be set using a camera command dial. No biggie for some. For others like me, it’s pretty goddamn annoying! I usually use the front command dial of my X-Pro3 as the ISO-dial, for fast exposure switching. When I have the XC35mm f/2 on there I need to switch between the two functions using a toggle-key. The XC 35mm f/2 is built on Fujifilm’s X-mount for APS-C mirrorless cameras. This lens mount has been around for around a decade now, which has allowed it to develop into a well-versed system.

If you buy a product through one of our referral links we will earn a commission (without costing you anything). Both lenses also feature the same focussing motor, and I found that they focus exactly the same in terms of speed, and accuracy. This is actually a dual exposure. Portrait shot at f/2.8. Bokeh is from a closeup of some christmas lights shot at f/2. Image Quality The lens is nearly distortion-free, but it does exhibit moderate vignetting. Both of these, however, are corrected by default in Lightroom with no option to turn corrections off. I had to tweak metadata in the RAW files to be able to see the real performance. I’d argue that Fujifilm should keep this option in the hands of end-users. Ultimately, the result is that you will not encounter lens deficiencies in either RAW or JPEG formats. You will see more noise towards the corners where vignetted areas have been lifted up. On-camera Lighting Flashguns Canon Fit Flash Sony Fit Flash Nikon Fit Flash Fujifilm Fit Flash Micro Four Thirds Fit Flash Panasonic Lumix S Fit Flash Flash Accessories LED Camera Lights Fujifilm released a slew of new products today, including the GF45-100mm f/4, the X-T200 as well as this lens. I had all of the products at my house over the holidays, but I simply didn’t have the time required to do write-ups on all of them. I chose to do a writeup on the product that spoke most to me. And oddly enough, that was this budget 35mm lens.

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Binoculars & Scopes Binoculars Scopes Camera Bags & Cases Camera Bags Camera Bag Accessories Tripods & Heads Tripods Monopods, Minipods & clamps Tripod Heads & Accessories Alright, enough with all the mumbo-jumbo! What does the IQ look like? Well I’m glad you asked that question, cause I’m here to give you tell you that it’s actually…. quite good! This is the third 35mm lens Fujifilm has made for its X-mount cameras, which might sound confusing, but each has its place. At first, this one might seem unnecessary because the regular XF35mm F2 is hardly expensive – but at the entry-level end of the market, its new low price could make a considerable difference to photographers just starting out and with a restricted budget. We hope we see a few more low-cost XC lenses like this one! The lens works with X-mount cameras from Fujifilm, all of which use the APS-C sensor size. That gives the XC 35mm a standard angle of view, about the same as a 50mm lens nets on a full-frame sensor. You see this term thrown around a lot. I like to apply it to lenses that are designed all for sharpness and or perfect smooth bokeh at the cost of everything else. You know, those 20 element Sigma lenses or even some of the Nikon Z prime lenses you could say are a little clinical, although the Nikon’s usually do have some interesting character.

There are no color fringes as shot on Fujifilm's cameras, which by default correct for any that may be there. Customers have long asked Fujifilm for more affordable versions of popular lenses, and with the XC series, the manufacturer has responded (to me at least) surprisingly well. Wheres other major brands usually also sacrifice image quality in cheap lenses, this one is an excellent performer. If this 1,200×900 pixel crop is about 3" (7.5cm) wide on your phone, then the complete image printed at this same high magnification would be about 11 × 16" (0.9 × 1.3 feet or 25 × 40 cm).

Fujifilm XC 35mm f2, Black

Autofocus is speedy, but there is some noise, a concern if you're using it for video. There's also a noticeable change in the angle of view when setting focus. This effect, called focus breathing, is definitely distracting. There's also no optical stabilization, so it's not a good fit for handheld recording. Its very short flange distance of 17.7mm enables Fujifilm to create small optical formulas, although the Fujifilm XC 35mm doesn’t seem to fully utilise that. Its rear lens element sits fairly deep in the lens housing, far from the sensor. Image Quality Bokeh, the feel, character or quality of out-of-focus areas as opposed to how far out of focus they are, is good. As a short (35mm) lens, nothing gets that far out of focus for the bokeh (quality of that defocus) to matter much.

This little plastic lens takes exactly the same pictures, and probably really does have the same optical design as the twice-as-expensive XF 35mm f/2. The XF 35mm f/2 feels much nicer and adds an aperture ring, and it doesn't weigh much more than this plastic lens, but it costs as much as two of these perfectly good lenses.

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That is why this looks way better with the hood on. This comes with the lens and also protects the front lens element. If you ask me it just looks weird when you have a larger camera, and a lens that gets smaller as you reach the front. You can go ahead and call me vain. Lens quality Before we get going for real, I need to do a couple of disclaimers just to set everything straight. Feel free to skip everything but number 3 😉 The lens is capable of focusing as close as 0.4m, which is standard performance on lenses of this kind. Handling and Build Quality