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Fujifilm Fujinon XF35mmF2 R WR - Silver
Brand | Fujifilm |
Focal Length Description | 35 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X |
Camera Lens Description | 35 month |
About this item
- Weather-resistant design with 8 sealing points for weather- and dust-resistance and operation as low as 14 Degree.
- Inner focus system with 0.08 seconds autofocus speed and nearly silent operation.
- Nano-GI coating reduces ghosting and flare.
- 9 blade aperture creates smooth and circular bokeh.
- Minimum working distance of approximately 13 inches.
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Quality of material | 4.8 | — | — | 4.9 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — |
Auto focus | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | — | — |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | — | — | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Adorama | Adorama | Haoge | MagiCube Photography |
lens type | Standard | Standard | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | — | — |
compatible mountings | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Minolta SR |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | — | — |
focus type | Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Auto Focus | — | Manual Focus |
minimum focal length | — | 33 millimeters | 23 millimeters | — | 23 millimeters | 12 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 35 millimeters | 33 millimeters | 23 millimeters | 23 millimeters | — | — |
real angle of view | — | 46.9 degrees | 63.4 degrees | 63.4 degrees | — | — |
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Fujinon XF35mmF2 R WR - Silver
The "FUJINON XF35mmF2 R WR" offers a focal length equivalent to 53mm with the angle of view similar to that of the human eye and a maximum aperture of F2.0. It delivers sharp images with rich bokeh. The optical construction of 9 elements in 6 groups (including two aspherical elements) achieves the perfect balance of high image quality and compact size. The lens features the smallest diameter of the line-up and thanks to the inner focus system and stepping motor, it achieves an autofocus time of just 0.08 sec. The exterior of the lens is weather and dust-resistant and can work in temperatures as low as -10°C.
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Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 6.3 x 3.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.9 ounces |
ASIN | B016S28E4W |
Item model number | Fujinon XF35mmF2 R WR Silver |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,120 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 21, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm |
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The XF35mmF2 R WR (53mm in 35mm format equivalent) offers a maximum aperture of F2.0, giving users a superior prime lens that delivers sharp images with rich bokeh. Boasting eight seals, this XF35mmF2 R WR lens is weather and dust-resistant in extreme conditions down to 14 Degree. The XF35mmF2 R WR achieves the perfect balance of high image quality, compact size, and speed as fast as 0.08 seconds. Powerful performance paired with a quiet, accurate inner focus system - a joy for all stealthy photographers.
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Customers like the quality, autofocus, image quality, size and sharpness of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's an excellent quality lens, absolutely superb in terms of build quality, and it snaps to focus quicker than all three. They appreciate the contrasty rendering and the ability to create beautiful bokeh. Some appreciate the relatively small size and the fact that it'll keep the system compact. That said, some complain that it isn't as sharp as they'd like at all apertures.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is an excellent quality lens that gives sharp images, and is absolutely superb in terms of build quality. The lens is very solid, and has a durable metal construction. It is a good lens, and the hard stops between f-stops feel solid.
"...APS-C sensor, not too "zoomed in." The Tak35 is a fine lens, nice and sharp, but simply doesn't compare to the Tak50 in image quality for..." Read more
"...2. Build is typical Fujinon excellence. Solid metal body with typical fuji aperture markings.3. Aperture ring feels absolutely spot on...." Read more
"...much from the 1.4s according to many reviews, and the quality is extraordinarily satisfactory to the point where I have no regrets buying these..." Read more
"...It's compact and lightweight, has a durable metal construction, it'sweather sealed, sharp as a tac with creamy bokeh at f/2, silent, fast, and..." Read more
Customers like the autofocus of the lens. They say it's fast, quiet, and smooth. Some say that the lens AF is quick, but it't instant, like more expensive lenses. It works well in low light and negates some of the focus lag. Some mention that the latest firmware on the X-T1 autofocus is really snappy.
"...It goes into manual-focus mode if I'm feeling nostalgic." Read more
"...a very usable focal length for various situations, and is fast enough to use indoors...." Read more
"...Auto Focus:The lens AF is quick, but it's not instant, like more expensive lenses...." Read more
"...it'sweather sealed, sharp as a tac with creamy bokeh at f/2, silent, fast, and accurate autofocus, and is half the cost of its f/1.4 cousin that..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces sharp, high-quality images with nice bokeh. They also appreciate the contrasty rendering and the ability to create beautiful bokh even at F2. Overall, customers find the lens to be a very attractive lens for anyone that needs to work.
"...Slightly better contrast, color saturation and sharpness. Very subtle, but noticeable even by my wife when I pointed it out...." Read more
"...It's relatively inexpensive, amazing image quality, and F1.4.Well, a few months ago I purchased the venerable 56mm f1.2...." Read more
"...Very sharp...." Read more
"...The weather sealing this lens has makes it a very attractive lens for anyone that needs to work outdoors like landscape photographers...." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They mention that it is relatively small, which keeps the system compact. They also love the size and aperture. The lens itself is super small, close to the size the 18mm, really light, and discreet. Overall, customers find the lens to be a highly portable package that feels great and produces great images. The focal length is absolutely perfect, making it easy to store and carry around.
"...It's also much lighter and smaller...." Read more
"...My current primary lens is the 23mm XF f1.4. The focal length is absolutely perfect (35mm full frame equivalent) for most of the shooting I do...." Read more
"...I honestly can't find one bad thing to say about it. It's compact and lightweight, has a durable metal construction, it'sweather sealed, sharp as a..." Read more
"...The 53mm (35mm Equivalent) focal length is juicy for the street, not too shabby for portraits, and really nice for storytelling (Documentary)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is extremely sharp at all apertures, super sharp even wide open, and has great center sharpness. The lens is tack sharp at f2, and has no penalty regarding sharpness or other optical qualities.
"...not too "zoomed in." The Tak35 is a fine lens, nice and sharp, but simply doesn't compare to the Tak50 in image quality for contrast or..." Read more
"...It is absolutely tack sharp wide open...." Read more
"...lightweight, has a durable metal construction, it'sweather sealed, sharp as a tac with creamy bokeh at f/2, silent, fast, and accurate autofocus,..." Read more
"...very well (though I would put it second to the 16-55 here), is sharper than the bunch and as hopefully you agree below, the image quality is top..." Read more
Customers find the weight of the lens to be very light and compact. They also say it's an everyday use lens and easy to carry around.
"...It's also much lighter and smaller...." Read more
"...It's a little faster, IQ is better, small and light, and weather sealed...." Read more
"...It's compact and lightweight, has a durable metal construction, it'sweather sealed, sharp as a tac with creamy bokeh at f/2, silent, fast, and..." Read more
"...Excellent contrasty rendering! Quick and silent AF motor. Small, light, and well built. Has a nice smooth bokeh character...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's a great lens for the price, worth every penny, and has good cost performance. The pairing of affordability with extremely high quality makes this a must-have.
"...AF is spot on, same focal length, cheaper, and weather sealed. Granted, you lose a stop, but the benefits outweigh 1 stop of light for me...." Read more
"...combined with small size, WR (weather-resistant design) and a very affordable price ($399), hit me in all the feels...." Read more
"...It's cheaper. The 35MM F1.4 looks good at sale prices right now, but that's only because the F2 R WR is newer. The price will drop more...." Read more
"This is my first Fuji prime. First off this lens is an incredible value. It is made in Japan, metal and weather sealed...." Read more
Customers like the noise of the camera lenses. They mention that the autofocus is basically silent, and the motors are fast and quiet.
"...The F2's motors are fast and quiet...." Read more
"...it'sweather sealed, sharp as a tac with creamy bokeh at f/2, silent, fast, and accurate autofocus, and is half the cost of its f/1.4 cousin that..." Read more
"...Excellent contrasty rendering! Quick and silent AF motor. Small, light, and well built. Has a nice smooth bokeh character...." Read more
"...More confident in its lock and completely silent...." Read more
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Upon its arrival I took some side-by-side comparison shots and to my delight the quality of this Fuji lens is marginally better than the classic Takumar. Slightly better contrast, color saturation and sharpness. Very subtle, but noticeable even by my wife when I pointed it out. I would have been happy if it had been merely as good, so I'm delighted to have something a little better.
In addition to auto-focus, this lens works far better with the built-in flash. The manual lens required a fixed ISO of 1600, and a prayer. But the Fuji lens works with the flash every time.
It's also much lighter and smaller. Here are the weights and sizes of the two lenses, both unmounted and mounted on my Fuji X-E1 having a strap and a thumbrest.
Takumar 50mm F/1.4 with *adapter*, polarizer, lens cap and lens shade:
unmounted = 14.2oz, 4.25" long
mounted: 26.8oz, 5.25" deep
Fuji XF35mm F/2 with polarizer, lens cap and lens shade:
unmounted: 7.6oz, 3" long
mounted: 20.3oz, 4" deep
6.5 ounces may not sound like much but the weight of the Takumar is all forward so it's a lot less wieldy. That's why I had to get a thumbrest in the first place.
I got my start in photography on that old Takumar 50mm F/1.4, and I'll always have a soft spot for it in my heart, a joy to use. But my kids are only young once and I'm tired of missing shots because they're moving too fast to focus. Sure, the X-E1 has the focus-aid "twinkling" effect, but it still takes me at least 10 seconds. That's good enough for posed portraiture but useless for pre-teen kids at play.
In some ways the better comparison is to my Takumar 35mm f/3.5. It is a more practical lens on the Fuji X-E1 than the Tak50, smaller and a having a more "normal" focal length for its APS-C sensor, not too "zoomed in." The Tak35 is a fine lens, nice and sharp, but simply doesn't compare to the Tak50 in image quality for contrast or color saturation. When I use the Tak35 I dial in a bit of enhancement on the camera: usually "+1 Shadow" does the trick. Sadly, in practice I end up using the Tak35 most of the time for its compositional convenience and ergonomics, only occasionally bringing out the Tak50 for its image quality and sheer nostalgia. So, if I'm going to desert my first love anyway, the Fuji 35mm F/2 gives me the best of both worlds: a 35mm "normal" frame, with the finest image quality I've ever known. Sorry, honey.
TLDR; the Fuji 35mm F/2 gives me the auto-focus I need with the image quality I demand, improved ergonomics, flash compatibility, and a "normal" focal length for Fuji X-E1's APS-C sensor. It goes into manual-focus mode if I'm feeling nostalgic.
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016
Upon its arrival I took some side-by-side comparison shots and to my delight the quality of this Fuji lens is marginally better than the classic Takumar. Slightly better contrast, color saturation and sharpness. Very subtle, but noticeable even by my wife when I pointed it out. I would have been happy if it had been merely as good, so I'm delighted to have something a little better.
In addition to auto-focus, this lens works far better with the built-in flash. The manual lens required a fixed ISO of 1600, and a prayer. But the Fuji lens works with the flash every time.
It's also much lighter and smaller. Here are the weights and sizes of the two lenses, both unmounted and mounted on my Fuji X-E1 having a strap and a thumbrest.
Takumar 50mm F/1.4 with *adapter*, polarizer, lens cap and lens shade:
unmounted = 14.2oz, 4.25" long
mounted: 26.8oz, 5.25" deep
Fuji XF35mm F/2 with polarizer, lens cap and lens shade:
unmounted: 7.6oz, 3" long
mounted: 20.3oz, 4" deep
6.5 ounces may not sound like much but the weight of the Takumar is all forward so it's a lot less wieldy. That's why I had to get a thumbrest in the first place.
I got my start in photography on that old Takumar 50mm F/1.4, and I'll always have a soft spot for it in my heart, a joy to use. But my kids are only young once and I'm tired of missing shots because they're moving too fast to focus. Sure, the X-E1 has the focus-aid "twinkling" effect, but it still takes me at least 10 seconds. That's good enough for posed portraiture but useless for pre-teen kids at play.
In some ways the better comparison is to my Takumar 35mm f/3.5. It is a more practical lens on the Fuji X-E1 than the Tak50, smaller and a having a more "normal" focal length for its APS-C sensor, not too "zoomed in." The Tak35 is a fine lens, nice and sharp, but simply doesn't compare to the Tak50 in image quality for contrast or color saturation. When I use the Tak35 I dial in a bit of enhancement on the camera: usually "+1 Shadow" does the trick. Sadly, in practice I end up using the Tak35 most of the time for its compositional convenience and ergonomics, only occasionally bringing out the Tak50 for its image quality and sheer nostalgia. So, if I'm going to desert my first love anyway, the Fuji 35mm F/2 gives me the best of both worlds: a 35mm "normal" frame, with the finest image quality I've ever known. Sorry, honey.
TLDR; the Fuji 35mm F/2 gives me the auto-focus I need with the image quality I demand, improved ergonomics, flash compatibility, and a "normal" focal length for Fuji X-E1's APS-C sensor. It goes into manual-focus mode if I'm feeling nostalgic.
Well, a few months ago I purchased the venerable 56mm f1.2. While this lens produces amazing images, I'm not a big fan of it's AF performance. My primary subjects are my family (i.e. kids), and the 56mm's AF leaves room for improvement. Based on many of the reviews I've read of the 35mm F1.4, the primary shortcoming is it's AF performance, which sounds very similar to the 56mm. I.E., sometimes it hunts, and even when it's working right, it doesn't lock particularly fast in comparison to some of the newer XF lenses. This seems to be indicative of many of the early XF glass.
My current primary lens is the 23mm XF f1.4. The focal length is absolutely perfect (35mm full frame equivalent) for most of the shooting I do. However, I've always yearned for something a little longer to get some more intimate shots. That's why I had initially bought the 56mm, but quickly found out that A. 56mm is a little too long for indoor use, and B. the 56mm AF can be difficult to work with indoors due to low lighting.
In comes this little beauty. It was never on my radar until I recently stumbled across an updated XF roadmap chart.
First impressions upon getting it out of the box.
1. IT'S FREAKING TINY! in the best possible way. My body is an X-T1, and the body absolutely dwarfs the lens. I never thought my 23mm was all that hefty, but the 35mm F2 is easily half the overall mass. It's actually quite adorable. The smallest non-pancake lens I've ever owned was Canon's nifty-fifty (50mm f1.8). This is noticeably smaller ( but of course, much more substantial since it's metal)
2. Build is typical Fujinon excellence. Solid metal body with typical fuji aperture markings.
3. Aperture ring feels absolutely spot on. A lot of the early lenses (like the 56mm) have aperture rings that feel way too loose. 23mm is an improvement, but the 35mm F2 feels even better. Right amount of resistance with very clear incremental clicks for every f stop. I owned the 16-55mm F2.8 for a brief time, and it feels similar to that. Seems like this is the new standard for the newer lenses, which is a great thing because it feels so much better than the earlier ones.
4.The hood is barely a hood. It's so small that I'm willing to bet it doesn't actually function as anything but a guard against drops. It's different from the other stock XF hoods because it attaches via screw thread, vs the usual half-turn-and-click method. For what it's worth, it still looks like it has the half-turn-and-click style hood mounts on the outer ring.
5. The focus ring feels good too. Just the right amount of resistance, which is especially important on this lens due to its tiny size (if it spun too loosely, it would be way to easy to miss your MF target). It is a little thin obviously, since the lens is so small, but I noticed the "stepped" design of the lens actually helps you feel the position of the focus ring better. IE, it's extremely easy to locate and grab by feel.
Other then that, there's nothing else that's worth noting about it's physical appearance and handling. It's obviously weather sealed, so it has the rubber gasket around the lens mount. Took forever, but I finally have a weather sealed lens on my weather sealed body.
******************** Performance ************************
I've only had this for several hours, so I'll be sure to take out during the day and take some shots, but I will say this. I already know this lens is a keeper. Just playing with it indoors shooting handheld at f2 1/20 - 1/170 shutter speeds and ISO 800-2000, it's so obvious that the images it produces are at the very least, the same level as the 23mm and the 56mm, both of which cost more than double. It is absolutely tack sharp wide open.
AF, even indoors at night, feels similar to my 23mm (which generally has fast AF within the XF line). Considering the tiny size of the lens, I'd be surprised if the 35mm F2 ISN'T one of the fastest focusing XF lenses available.
I will update this review with some more real world shots, but I expect that the lens will perform admirably. Honestly, I can't get over how small the dang thing is. I ditched using zoom lenses when I traded my Canon gear for Fuiji 1.5 years ago. I absolutely fell in love with the 23mm XF, but the 35mm F2 offers a very usable focal length for various situations, and is fast enough to use indoors.
The fact that it's not as fast as the 23mm or 56mm doesn't bother me. I know this is personal preference to some, but as I mature in photography, the more I realize bokeh is overused. Not to say it doesn't produce the signature creamy Fuji bokeh, it does, plenty of it. I feel like F2 will keep me more honest in the sense that I won't be tempted to crank it down to f1.4-f1.2, and I'm pretty certain I'll have more keeper shots because of it.
For the street/journalistic style photographer (which I lean more towards), this lens is an absolute marriage for the X-T1. The whole package is so small. I'd actually argue that this is a far better choice than the 27mm pancake. It's a little faster, IQ is better, small and light, and weather sealed. The only reason I can think of to go with the 27mm is if you really really need the extra 9mm of view. Also, regarding the 35mm f1.4, my vote goes to this lens (obviously, I chose it over the f1.4). AF is spot on, same focal length, cheaper, and weather sealed. Granted, you lose a stop, but the benefits outweigh 1 stop of light for me.
I can't believe this thing is $399. Seems like Fuji would be shooting themselves in the foot by pricing such an excellent (and pro-level) lens at such a reasonable price point.
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2015
Well, a few months ago I purchased the venerable 56mm f1.2. While this lens produces amazing images, I'm not a big fan of it's AF performance. My primary subjects are my family (i.e. kids), and the 56mm's AF leaves room for improvement. Based on many of the reviews I've read of the 35mm F1.4, the primary shortcoming is it's AF performance, which sounds very similar to the 56mm. I.E., sometimes it hunts, and even when it's working right, it doesn't lock particularly fast in comparison to some of the newer XF lenses. This seems to be indicative of many of the early XF glass.
My current primary lens is the 23mm XF f1.4. The focal length is absolutely perfect (35mm full frame equivalent) for most of the shooting I do. However, I've always yearned for something a little longer to get some more intimate shots. That's why I had initially bought the 56mm, but quickly found out that A. 56mm is a little too long for indoor use, and B. the 56mm AF can be difficult to work with indoors due to low lighting.
In comes this little beauty. It was never on my radar until I recently stumbled across an updated XF roadmap chart.
First impressions upon getting it out of the box.
1. IT'S FREAKING TINY! in the best possible way. My body is an X-T1, and the body absolutely dwarfs the lens. I never thought my 23mm was all that hefty, but the 35mm F2 is easily half the overall mass. It's actually quite adorable. The smallest non-pancake lens I've ever owned was Canon's nifty-fifty (50mm f1.8). This is noticeably smaller ( but of course, much more substantial since it's metal)
2. Build is typical Fujinon excellence. Solid metal body with typical fuji aperture markings.
3. Aperture ring feels absolutely spot on. A lot of the early lenses (like the 56mm) have aperture rings that feel way too loose. 23mm is an improvement, but the 35mm F2 feels even better. Right amount of resistance with very clear incremental clicks for every f stop. I owned the 16-55mm F2.8 for a brief time, and it feels similar to that. Seems like this is the new standard for the newer lenses, which is a great thing because it feels so much better than the earlier ones.
4.The hood is barely a hood. It's so small that I'm willing to bet it doesn't actually function as anything but a guard against drops. It's different from the other stock XF hoods because it attaches via screw thread, vs the usual half-turn-and-click method. For what it's worth, it still looks like it has the half-turn-and-click style hood mounts on the outer ring.
5. The focus ring feels good too. Just the right amount of resistance, which is especially important on this lens due to its tiny size (if it spun too loosely, it would be way to easy to miss your MF target). It is a little thin obviously, since the lens is so small, but I noticed the "stepped" design of the lens actually helps you feel the position of the focus ring better. IE, it's extremely easy to locate and grab by feel.
Other then that, there's nothing else that's worth noting about it's physical appearance and handling. It's obviously weather sealed, so it has the rubber gasket around the lens mount. Took forever, but I finally have a weather sealed lens on my weather sealed body.
******************** Performance ************************
I've only had this for several hours, so I'll be sure to take out during the day and take some shots, but I will say this. I already know this lens is a keeper. Just playing with it indoors shooting handheld at f2 1/20 - 1/170 shutter speeds and ISO 800-2000, it's so obvious that the images it produces are at the very least, the same level as the 23mm and the 56mm, both of which cost more than double. It is absolutely tack sharp wide open.
AF, even indoors at night, feels similar to my 23mm (which generally has fast AF within the XF line). Considering the tiny size of the lens, I'd be surprised if the 35mm F2 ISN'T one of the fastest focusing XF lenses available.
I will update this review with some more real world shots, but I expect that the lens will perform admirably. Honestly, I can't get over how small the dang thing is. I ditched using zoom lenses when I traded my Canon gear for Fuiji 1.5 years ago. I absolutely fell in love with the 23mm XF, but the 35mm F2 offers a very usable focal length for various situations, and is fast enough to use indoors.
The fact that it's not as fast as the 23mm or 56mm doesn't bother me. I know this is personal preference to some, but as I mature in photography, the more I realize bokeh is overused. Not to say it doesn't produce the signature creamy Fuji bokeh, it does, plenty of it. I feel like F2 will keep me more honest in the sense that I won't be tempted to crank it down to f1.4-f1.2, and I'm pretty certain I'll have more keeper shots because of it.
For the street/journalistic style photographer (which I lean more towards), this lens is an absolute marriage for the X-T1. The whole package is so small. I'd actually argue that this is a far better choice than the 27mm pancake. It's a little faster, IQ is better, small and light, and weather sealed. The only reason I can think of to go with the 27mm is if you really really need the extra 9mm of view. Also, regarding the 35mm f1.4, my vote goes to this lens (obviously, I chose it over the f1.4). AF is spot on, same focal length, cheaper, and weather sealed. Granted, you lose a stop, but the benefits outweigh 1 stop of light for me.
I can't believe this thing is $399. Seems like Fuji would be shooting themselves in the foot by pricing such an excellent (and pro-level) lens at such a reasonable price point.
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Reviewed in Spain on February 9, 2022