Unable to decide between the Fuji XF1.4 35mm and the Xf 35mm F2

ethan · 8 Dec 2015 at 20:59

What would you chose? I know my preference and main emphasis lies somewhere between low light, indoor and street capability with good bokeh. The F2 loses one stop but provides marginally better auto focusing. Does anybody have any experience of these two lenses?

Hunders · 8 Dec 2015 at 21:50

Apparently the AF isn't marginal at all but in fact much better. It also has weather sealing. Do you need the extra stop of a faster aperture? If not, then get the f2 as it would be much better all round.

ethan · 9 Dec 2015 at 00:06

I'd read the AF was marginal due to recent firmware updates and improvements?

edit: http://www.fuji-x-forum.com/topic/529-x-t1-fw-40-beta-i-have-it-and-share-my-findings-soon/

Here are my results so far. I only have 3 Fuji X lenses currently.

35/1.4 the most dramatic change. Lens just gets to focus without rocking back and forth. Amazing for this lens. All of the sudden it is like a different lens!!!
18-135. I tried to lower the light in my bedroom and focus at tele end. It is usually a slow lens to focus in low light. Result - much quicker acquisition.
56/1.2 seems to be no changes whatsoever with how that lens focused with previous firmware.

Hunders · 9 Dec 2015 at 09:22

Well in that case, judging by your criteria, get the 1.4 as the extra light gathering would benefit your needs.

ethan · 9 Dec 2015 at 16:16

Much obliged. I'm hoping I just "dropped on" having paid £240.00 (used) but with a 2 year warranty from a well known chain for the f1.4.

Hunders · 10 Dec 2015 at 12:00

It's a nice lens for sure! I'm sure you will enjoy it.

ricky1981 · 10 Dec 2015 at 21:20

I've got the F1.4 and it's lovely, the AF is decent on the X-T10 (not excellent but perfectly usable albeit quite noisy). Personally I would say a used F1.4 is a better deal than a new F2 unless you need weather-sealing but you can't got wrong with either.