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XC 35 f/2

Started Jan 22, 2020 | Discussions thread
JNR
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GossCTP wrote:

Oh I have nothing against good budget options in the xc lineup. It was more an observation about downgrading an existing lens and slashing the price. It sends a message that the original version wasn't of the optical grade that it was originally marketed as. Also, while the f/1.4 primes could use a reboot, I think many like the size and weight of the f/2 primes and wouldn't want to lose aperture rings going forward.

Agreed, except I really don't care one way or the other about the aperture ring on these smaller lenses. In fact, I find the infinitely spinning aperture ring with no markings on the 18-55 essentially a world-class photography connivance - and would be much happier if I could assign a body wheel to the aperture for that lens. I'm fine with the primes that have a marked ring, and agree that it is essential for the larger, heavier lenses (none of which I have in the Fuji system).

Having shot the XF35/2 on trial for a week, I'd have to say it really doesn't have all that great an optical grade for a prime - especially considering that 35mm lenses are not difficult to put together with very little barrel distortion correction being necessary - a major failing of the Fuji design. Now, putting the excellent 50mm into a cheap plastic casing would be a monumentally poor marketing decision IMO.

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