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If Fuji offered to refresh the 56/F1.2 and 35/F1.4 and 23/F1.4....
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CeeDave
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What are my choices?
i would definitely take a 10/2.8, 300/4, or shift lens over any refreshed versions (and I have all three of those lenses). Sure, faster AF would be nice, but that would not give *me* as much increased capability as many other offerings.
Compared to historic update cycles, the “old” Fujifilm lenses aren’t (old).
Absolutely
During that presentation they did when they announced the V3 firmware there was a poll for lens requests or something. On the list there was a 35mm f1.4 II.
I don't find the 35 1.4 to be really that slow.. I could live with it as is.
PLShooter
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No. I would never restrict my G.A.S.!
ialarmedalien
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Oh definitely. There's nothing worse than pulling out the 35/f1.4 and having to use the manual crank handle to get the motor going, or being in the middle of a shoot with the 56/f1.2 and realising that I didn't pack enough coal to keep it running any longer. Don't even get me started on the clockwork motor in the 23/f1.4... sure, it is great not to have to focus the lens manually, but that key to wind the engine up is a recipe for RSI!
dc_tonk
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Would call it a nice to have - they are still reasonably quick on the X-T3. Would rather see the R&D go into finding a way to stuff an IBIS option into a T body.
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MarcosV
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Yes, after the 16-80 I just pre-ordered arrived. The 16-80 makes for a great travel lens, allowing me to leave my 16-55 and 55-200/50-140 at home in most situations.
Given the types of photography I happen to be doing these days, I don't need a 600mm, tilt-shift lens, etc., just yet. I really could use mark II versions of lenses with better/quieter AF, WR, and even better optical performance. For me, I'd want 23/1.4 II and 56/1.2 II.
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For what I use them for - they work fine particularly on the Pro2 with the newest firmware and the H1. So unless there was something to offer than a minor rehab on the AF motor - I'll pass.
I also have about all the lenses I find myself needing so it will have to be really special for me to crack open my billfold.
I also have about all the lenses I find myself needing so it will have to be really special for me to crack open my billfold.
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Absolutely. They are now like driving a fancy new car on bald tires. They’ll get you there, but you’ll drive slower and with some unwanted road noise.
Yes for sure. Sigma is coming out with a 35 1.2 that is not so big and heavy and That is starting to look more appealing to be honest.
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G3_4_ME
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I'm very happy with all 3 lenses you listed. The only useful change I'd want is WR as my 16 and 90 will occasionally get wet. I've never had an issue with focus speed on all 3, but I don't usually use those for sports/action.
I'd rather see Fuji create new lenses like the 33f1 which I will very likely buy. It won't replace my 35f1.4!
I'd rather buy other focal lengths that I don't have, especially since I only have primes.
I'd rather see Fuji create new lenses like the 33f1 which I will very likely buy. It won't replace my 35f1.4!
I'd rather buy other focal lengths that I don't have, especially since I only have primes.
Justin Cider
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Absolutely. The motor in the 56 is seriously lacking for the amount of glass it has to move. I find the analogy of a sports car on bald tires above to be spot on. New bodies are great and certainly do a bit better with AF accuracy but the weakness is clearly the AF motors. The 35 1.4 might not need an additional refresh with the 35f1 coming out next year.
The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 is 5.35" long and 2.4 lbs with a 82mm filter size...........it's huge (and it's full frame and won't be made for Fuji). For comparison the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 dslr lens is over an inch shorter and nearly the same weight (4.5" and 2.5 lbs).
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Surely that depends on the lenses being released in the next 12 months? We don't know what's on Fuji's road map after the fabled 33/1. I have no interest in a 33/1. Or the 56/1.2, with or without faster AF. I do own the 35/1.4. I'd buy a 300/4 before upgrades to any of them. I'd buy a 500/5.6 before upgrades to any of them (or the 300/4) though I sadly doubt that I could afford it.
Different folks, etc.......
Cheers, Rod
biza43
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I would buy the older versions because they would become cheaper.
John Motts
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I would definitely jump for a mark 2 56mm. As a wedding photographer the 56 is my most used lens and optically it is beautiful, i love that lens. But when working in low light, such as the dancing, it has to go back in the bag and out come the more modern zooms. That's a shame because I lose two stops straight away. The 23mm f/1.4 isn't so bad though.
Using a 56mm f/1.2 reminds me of the autofocus on an old D series Nikon 85mm in low light. Beautiful lens but the autofocus on the D in poor light just about gives up. The Fuji is better but with erratically moving people in darker situations, manual focus sometimes just doesn't cut it.
Whilst optically excellent, and with perfectly okay autofocus in most situations, the older Fuji lenses are well behind more modern lenses when the light drops and really could do with updating, like Nikon did some years ago with their D series lenses.
As for the rest, I think the range covers most situations for most people. I think they should definitely get the whole range up to date rather than expanding the range.
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MrALLCAPS
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I would rather weather sealing upgrades, really. Owning a X-Pro2/X-T/X-H would make more sense for faster glass with weather sealing.
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