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Brand | Fujifilm |
Focal Length Description | f=2 |
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. Focal length : 35 millimeter (35 millimeter format equivalent : 53 millimeter)
- Nano GI coating reduces ghosting and flare
- 9 blade aperture creates smooth and circular bokeh
- Minimum working distance of approximately 13 inches.Max. magnification:0.17x.Angle of view:44.2 degree
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Picture quality | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Auto focus | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Image stabilization | — | 4.3 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
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lens type | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Standard |
compatible mountings | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | automatic |
minimum focal length | — | 23 millimeters | 33 millimeters | 27 millimeters | 27 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 35 millimeters | 23 millimeters | 33 millimeters | 27 millimeters | 27 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
real angle of view | — | 63.4 degrees | 46.9 degrees | 55 degrees | — | — |
model name | XF35mmF2 R WR | — | — | XF27mmF2.8 R WR | TTartisan AF 27mm F2.8+P Cleaning Cloth | XC35mmF2 |
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Product Overview
The 'FUJINON XF 35mmF2 R WR' offers a focal length equivalent to 53 millimeter* 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 degree Celsius.
The lens is ideal for any scene and application. This is the new standard for all photography fans.
* 35 millimeter format equivalent.
** Complies with CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) guidelines, internal measurement, during high performance mode.
FeatureStandard focal length prime lens delivers sharp images with fast autofocus
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Sharp High Image QualityLens construction of 9 elements in 6 groups delivers sharp, rich image quality even at the widest aperture of F2.0. |
Compact and discreteTwo aspherical lenses are used to ensure a small and compact exterior. Only 45.9 millimeter in length with a diameter of 60mm, the slim stylish design allows comfortable operation and draws minimum attention to the photographer, making it the perfect lens for portrait, street or reportage photography. |
All metal exterior, weather and dust-resistant and -10 degree CelsiusThe lens exterior uses all metal parts to ensure it is durable enough for a wide variety of shooting situations. The fine texture of the metal parts further enhance the shooting experience and ensure it can be operated easily and accurately with wet or gloved hands. The lens features a weather- and dust-resistant structure with eight seals on the lens barrel keeping the lens protected from rain, dust and splashes of water when shooting outdoors. It can also work in temperatures as low as -10 degree Celsius. |
Two types of lens hood
Lens hoods block unnecessary light from entering the lens to maintain the maximum optical performance. There are two types of lens hood available for the XF35mmF2 R WR. A lightweight and compact circular lens hood is included with it and a classical and stylish metal hood LH-XF35-2 is available for purchase as an optional accessory. Both lens hoods allow the front lens cap to be used while attached.
Fastest autofocus of 0.08 sec*
An inner focus system, which moves the small and lightweight lens elements, is combined with a stepping motor to produce quiet, accurate and fast autofocus - a must for all snap shooters that need to capture a spontaneous moment.
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Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 6.3 x 3.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 14.4 ounces |
ASIN | B016S28I4S |
Item model number | XF35mmF2 R WR |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #52 in Mirrorless 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. Filter size: ø43mm
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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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Size & Shape
Opening the 35 from it's jet black box, the first thing you'll notice is how much smaller it is compared to the 35mm f/1.4 lens. I wish I had both lenses so I could share a side-by-side photo, but take my word for it, the difference is sizable. I enjoy it's retro-style conical shape, and the hard stops between f-stops feel solid. The manual focus ring is smooth and it comes with a nice circular hood. If you want something to up your retro game, Fujifilm also makes the LH-XF35-2 hood that's more like what you find X100 series users using. I considered grabbing one the other day but had seconds thoughts because one of the reasons I love this lens is how small it is. Why would I want to make it bigger?
Using The Lens
Having owned the 23mm f/1.4, 16-55mm f/2.8 and 18mm f/2, I can honestly report that the 35 snaps to focus quicker than all three. It tracks motion 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 notch. The bokeh at f/2 is pleasing with nice circular hues while still remaining razor sharp on the focus point. I had my feet in the water during quite a few shots today and it was nice knowing the WR design would keep sand and saltwater worries away.
Final Thoughts
To sum up this quick review, if you're on the fence and can't decide if you should drop $399 on this lens, I say do it. I'm sure you will love it. This is a must have lens for documentary photographers, and most travelers will love it. Some may find the focal length a little too far reaching, so keep that in mind when you stop and think about what you shoot most. Can you shoot landscape with it? Of course. Should you? I'd say look to a nice wide angle lens like the 14mm, 16mm or 16-55mm. Next, I hope to see a 56mm f/2 R WR lens. That would make a new trinity in my bag, 18-35-56, all of which can fit together in a large jacket pocket.
Photo Notes
These photos were taken today in Huntington Beach, California with the lens and my Fujifilm X-T1. Enjoy!
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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