[Klaus]

Quite nice although personally I'd probably still prefer the 35mm f/1.4

 

http://www.opticallimits.com/fuji_x/985-fuji35f2

[Sahib7]

Quite nice although personally I'd probably still prefer the 35mm f/1.4

Thank you for this - once again - nice review!


I've just bought this lens in addition to my 35mm f1.4 (prices are going up beginning September 1st in Europe and currently there is a cash back offer available).


I'm currently evaluating which lens to keep. My camera is the X-E2 FW 4.01.

Using this combination the AF of the new lens is clearly superior - which was my only gripe with the 1.4.

Other than that this lens is really sharper for the usual focal distances than the 1.4. I do not have a WR body, yet, but that might come handy at some point in the future.

But as you said - 1.4 is still a full stop faster than 2.0 which is a very important asset...

So I'm not sure which one to keep...


P.S.: Are you planning to upgrade to the new X-Trans III platform (X-Pro 2, X-T2) anytime soon?

[Klaus]

Eventually we'll upgrade to the X-T2 but not this year.  I reckon Fuji's lens announcement rush will slow down now anyway and retests are out-of-question.

[JJ_SO]

With the current US-rebates, the lens is equally priced to it's f/1.4 companion if I choose to put the better lens hood in the basket as well. I don't regret to have bought this lens but it's corner weaknesses might come from the lens correction. 4% distortion is massive. So far I have nothing to com plain about - maybe the cheaper lenshood, but it's not very sensitive to frontlight.

[Rover]

I think the lens is fugly, especially in black (YMMV). Not that it matters of course.

[JJ_SO]

In  terms of beauty, IMO no Fujinon runs for Gold medal   but they are fine tools.

 

This and the 16/1.4 lens test made it to Fuji rumors: http://www.fujirumors.com/honestly-given...4-reviews/