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Is the 23mm F2 a bad lens?

Started Sep 26, 2018 | Discussions thread
OP jor23 Senior Member • Posts: 1,555
Re: Is the 23mm F2 a bad lens?

I did not think this thread would draw so much attention.

Should probably have used the word 'hazy' or 'foggy' instead of blurry. But both X100 and X100T exhibit this when wide open at close focus. I was hoping to learn if 23mm F2 behaves in a similar way.

The reason I was asking was I wasn't sure if I should pony up the extra cash for the f1.4, especially when I already have a full line of lenses for Sony, including the Sony 35mm f1.4.

Many seem to have strong feelings about this questions that I posted ...

Anyway, a fellow on eBay was selling his X-T20 and the 18-55 kit lens and I made an offer. With all the discount, I get the camera, kit lens and this 23mm F2 for less than an X100F or an X-T2 body would cost me (i.e. <1k). Can always sell the kit lens if I don't use it enough.

A better way to try Fuji again. I liked the X100t overall, but the AF was slow and it was not that much smaller/lighter than a body with interchangeable lenses.

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