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XF 35mm f2 - is it my problem?

Started Oct 7, 2020 | Discussions thread
Valdai21 Regular Member • Posts: 374
Re: XF 35mm f2 - is it my problem?

shadowplay84 wrote:

I have used the XF35 f2 with both X-T3 and X-T30.For sure it's a nice lens, it's sharp and the AF is quick.

Everybody seems so in love with this lens, and I can't just undestand why I don't seem to like it. Maybe it's the focal lenght that is not good for me? I use the 23 and 27 with much more enthusiasm, and I never felt like selling them.

I can't decide if I should sell it or not...

Some lenses are better than others but there are all good enough for almost every enthusiast. Then it's a matter of personal taste.

The 35mm f/2 WR was my very first Fuji lens. I was on budget so it was my only lens for a time. I used to love it but I was sometimes frustrated with AF. I mean it's very fast but sometimes misses focus, I don't know why.

Then I got the 23mm f/2 which is I find more versatile and more reliable. I kept the 35mm f/2 because it's still a lovely lens but since I now have the 35mm f/1,4, I don't really use it anymore. 
I switched several times between Fuji 35 f/2 and 35 f/1,4. I prefer the rendering of the f/1,4 and the AF is more reliable. But it's quite slow and loud, plus build quality feels really better on the f/2 lens. That's why I still have both...

I rediscovered this focal lenght with the 35mm f/1,4. It definitely has some magic. 
35mm f/2 is a fine lens but not among my favorites.

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