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Is the 23mm F2 a bad lens?

Started Sep 26, 2018 | Discussions thread
rla1022 Contributing Member • Posts: 762
Re: Is the 23mm F2 a bad lens?

jor23 wrote:

My main system is Sony.

I have tried Fuji a few times - XE1, XT10, X100 and X100T are the bodies that I used in the past. All for a brief period of time though.

Got an XT20 with 18-55mm and want to try using it along side my Sony. Just for fun.

For family photos, I am considering the 23mm F2. The only Fuji lens that I used were the 18-55mm, if you don't count the 23mm in the X100/T.

Is the XF 23mm F2 a bad lens? I read that it's the same as X100 series where pictures are blurry when the objects are close.

The 23mm F1.4 looks nice, but it costs more than I can spare.

Should I consider the 35mm? On my Sony, I find the 55mm f1.8 too long.

How much and what kind of Sony.  I had a first run a6000 and the 18-105 lens. That lens was awesome and there are days I miss the Sony system especially the af and consistent f 4.  I wish Fuji had the equivalent lens at the same price point.   I say to this because xf lenses are great.  The xf 35 f2 is awesome and the 23 is really really good but if your comparing to the existing Sony stuff for capturing fast moving family you might be a little disappointed.

 rla1022's gear list:rla1022's gear list
Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR +1 more
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