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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Pros: Autofocus, edge center smoothness, sharpness Cons: Cost, size and weight slightly higher than the previous version Opinion: Construction: solid, tropicalized lens, narrower but longer than the previous version (too bad). On a negative note, the "clutch" system for switching from automatic to manual fire mode has been removed. Autofocus: quiet, fast and accurate. Certainly better than the previous version, although not in an abysmal way which, more than anything else, suffered a bit only in low light conditions. Image quality: sharp from the wide aperture, in an almost brazen and exaggerated way (I don't dare to imagine the performance on the recent 40mpx sensors). The drop at the edges at full aperture is small to become non-existent by closing the diaphragm a little. The color is typical of Fuji, without dominants. Blurry: we are on the same levels as the old version, although the effect looks different. I think it's because there are no edges, so the transition is less gradual. In short, an excellent product that, fortunately, has lost little of its original character, without adapting to certain current trends. A universal focal length such as the equivalent 35mm focal length and a spectacular rendering mean that it can be the main lens of a kit, suitable for any occasion or situation. However, I believe that the transition from the previous version to the new one is only worthwhile if you intend to take full advantage of the innovations introduced, since the "old" 23mm 1.4 - at least on the old sensors - is still very valid today. sent on March 04, 2024 |
 | FujiFilm Finepix X100 Pros: Aesthetics, image quality, optical viewfinder Cons: Slow autofocus, writing files, arrangement of some commands, battery life. Opinion: I have owned her for almost ten years, an eternity in technological terms, yet I cannot separate myself from her. Undoubtedly it affects the aesthetics, unique and unattainable. But also the image quality is no less, with a rendering reminiscent of the analog era, starting with the soft colors. A magic that the later versions (S, T, F, V), in their clinical perfection, have not been able to replicate. Excellent sharpness over the entire frame, just a soft thread at f/2. The files are extremely clean and well workable in post production, allowing you to bring out the best of the Bayer sensor, especially in the b / w. We must not forget, then, the integrated nd filter, the flash sync available with all times, the optical viewfinder (very useful in bright light). Merits that make you forgive the defects of a project that mercilessly shows the years that have passed. The autofocus is slow, although the updates have made it possible to raise the operation to an acceptable level. Slow also the writing on sd (the burst is almost unusable). The battery does not last long, giving up at short notice. The evf is of the first generation, incomparable to modern ones. Absent then the preview of shooting, as in a reflex. The menu is not very intuitive. Cumbersome manual maf. Imperfections that become venial for a machine whose elective destination is meditated photography, towards which it boasts a true vocation. A philosophy that finds its raison d'00 in the fixed and non-interchangeable perspective. The only flaw limiting the arrangement of the commands. A ring dedicated to iso and a system to quickly change the point of maf would have been convenient. But imperfection is also an integral part of its charm. sent on November 05, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 18-55 f/2.8-4R LM OIS Pros: Image quality, compactness, lightness Cons: Absence WR. The typical defects of zooms of this band Opinion: It is a kit optics but it is evident how it raises well above the average, proving to be a dignified product and far from being a bottle bottom. It surprises in fact for the high sharpness in the center and for the uniformity, especially at f5.6 and f8. It loses something at the maximum focal length, as is to be expected, but nothing dramatic. At the minimum focal length there is also a certain distortion. The autofocus is precise and does not disappoint, even without reaching the vertices of optics such as the 23mm f2 or the 50mm f2. Stabilization is also effective. The construction is made of metal and of a good level, the lens is then very light and easy to handle (which is not at all little for the typical use to which it is intended). Among the flaws the absence of the Wr, an important feature that would have been appreciated to have. The ring of the diaphragms, moreover, has no indications. For what it offers and the cost at which it can be found, the value for money is definitely excellent. Is it therefore the lens of wonders? Obviously not and anyone who has been confronted with optics of a certain level knows it well. However, if purchased and used with the awareness that it is not what it can not be (an alternative to 16-55 or fixed) and without asking for more (three-dimensionality or creamy bokeh, just to name two), it can give a lot of satisfaction, especially for a disengaged use, from family holidays to picnics. In the eternal struggle with the 18-135mm it certainly wins for compactness and lightness, moreover providing all the main focal lengths for an all-rounder, from the medium wide angle to the medium telephoto. A perfect travel companion. sent on October 22, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Pros: stabilization, good image quality Cons: low light, af in critical light conditions, footprint at maximum focal length Opinion: Surely it is the ideal travel companion for the 18-55mm, with which it constitutes a valid and close-knit couple. The sharpness is good and appreciable, even if it decays to the maximum focal length if the subjects are very distant. The autofocus is responsive but in low light it flounders. The low light is low and is a limiting factor if not during the day, or in conditions where the light is abundant. Excellent stabilization. Good construction. The dimensions are not excessive but become important when the zoom extends to the maximum focal length, especially with the hood mounted. The numbering on the ring of the diaphragms is missing: nothing tragic but it is a small neglect that could have been avoided. Summing up, a lens that for a generic use (travel) and not specialized (portrait, sports, photographic hunting) is more than fine and, despite some flaws, it turns out to be a zoom with an excellent quality-price ratio. sent on October 22, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR Pros: Exceptional sharpness, autofocus Cons: Requires rational use Opinion: A phenomenal perspective. The sharpness is stunning. Perhaps, precisely for this reason, despite the equivalent focal length of 75mm, I see it less suitable for the portrait - a genre in which a "ruthless" and extremely analytical rendering is not always desirable - but for other purposes in which it can give its best (travel, still life, reportage of events). The color rendering is typical of the most recent realizations, a saturated thread but, as per Fuji tradition, without exaggerating and always with great naturalness. The bokeh does not reach the top of the category but it is far from contemptible The autofocus is lightning fast and very precise. Solid construction, pocket size and with the added plus of tropicalization. The price is affordable. If I have to find a defect, perhaps, it is precisely in the focal length (equivalent to 75mm as an angle of view, but which basically - proportions and progression of the planes - still remains a 50mm) that forces a more studied composition. In short, it is not an economic alteration to 56mm, but something different. However, it remains a lens that, used consciously, can give great satisfaction. sent on October 22, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R Pros: Sharpness, colors, correction, construction... basically everything. Cons: nobody Opinion: One of the many objectives of the Fuji system towards which, it is not known why, there is a certain distrust and an alleged inferiority compared to the brothers 1.4. If, however, one abandons prejudices and snobbery, one can discover a completely different reality. The 14mm is a lens against which I can not find defects, not even to look for them. Very high sharpness over the entire frame (more unique than rare case), already starting from the maximum aperture. Plenty of microcontrasto. Natural colors. Irrelevant distortion. All aspects that make it exceptional for landscape and architecture. The autofocus is of the old generation but works well and, in light of the genres to which it can be intended, does not create problems. Very solid construction and compact dimensions. Combined with the 18-55, with which it shares hood and filter step, it can represent the perfect travel kit, light and quality. I'm sure I'm not at all unbalanced in calling it "THE" wide-angle par excellence of the system. Beware of those who denigrate him. sent on October 22, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Pros: Magic Cons: Autofocus. Yield at close range. Opinion: Those who talk about this lens often use a recurring word: magic. Impossible to blame him. The yield is typically of other times. Excellent detachment of the floors. The colors are realistic. Sharp but without exaggerating, which loves soft yield. Blurred great for being an aps-c. In short, a lens that seems to have been born for the portrait, giving the best of itself to the medium distance rather than to close positions. The construction is solid, which does not hurt. Of course, at full aperture it is decidedly soft and easily indulges in aberrations, easily correctable. Some reservations also about autofocus. Not so much for the noise, which you get used to, as for the precision. At least on X-T2, in fact, every now and then it shows some uncertainty and does not always score. A lens with a strong personality and a very specific character, almost unique, which brings with it nostalgia and the memory of the analog era. It must be purchased with the awareness of its limits, enhancing its merits. The only real flaw is the focal length, which I do not love, but that is my limit. sent on October 22, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR Pros: Af, wr, size Cons: lack of personality Opinion: On paper it could be the perfect goal. Focal length equivalent of 35mm (great for everything). Sniper autofocus: precise, fast and very quiet. Tropicalized and robust construction. Compact size. Excellent colors. At maximum opening it is a bit soft but at more closed apertures it improves considerably, revealing a decidedly good yield both in the center and at the edges. Yet, despite these merits, the feeling did not click. I can't describe why. If I wanted to use a phrase made I would not find better than to call it devoid of personality. In practice it is a beautiful soulless, devoid of that "character" that, like many other Fuji, would have been legitimate to expect. sent on October 22, 2021 |
 | Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 Pros: excellent yield, compactness and lightness, price Cons: lack of diaphragms ring, uncomfortable cap Opinion: It was my first Fuji lens. It is a pity that it is the most underestimated perspective of the system and on which there are prejudices that are nothing short of unjustified. The focal length, equivalent to 40 mm, makes the lens almost a jack of all trades (street, set portraits, family photos) and can be used safely as the only lens for disengaged exits, rediscovering the pleasure of having fun photographing. The first value that catches the eye, in fact, is the compactness that makes any camera body if not pocket-sized, however transportable (with a small camera you become almost "invisible" to the eyes of others). Despite the appearances of a "toy", the yield is surprising, both in terms of sharpness (truly remarkable) and color never excessive and natural. The af is precise, even if it does not have the reactivity of lenses such as the 23mm f/2 or the 50mm f/2, and it must be said that it is slightly noisy: after all, let's not forget that it is a pancake, which forces compromises. The only flaw is the lack of the ring of the diaphragms, but you get used to it. I don't deny that if it had been f/2 it would have been perfect. Finally, which does not hurt, it can be found in the second-hand market at ridiculous prices, especially after the release of the new version. For the record, I sold it to take the 23mm f/2, convinced to make a decisive leap in quality, and then regret it and run to buy it back. I bring it together with the 18mm, to constitute a "walking" kit unsurpassed in weight and size, as well as in quality. sent on October 22, 2021 |
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