tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post1861562151276965365..comments2023-07-28T12:18:08.726+02:00Comments on Fuji X-Files: The Fujinon XF 14mm review - the best Leica lens Fuji ever built ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220833661301271893noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-43478502442585774092015-08-25T12:34:24.564+02:002015-08-25T12:34:24.564+02:00Hi Lukas, the two lenses are worth it if you would...Hi Lukas, the two lenses are worth it if you would be using those focal length. They are nice and compact, but be aware that the XF 27mm does not have an aperture ring.<br />Just check how much those two lenses are to buy separately. And maybe you could sell them on ebay for more than the extra bundle price?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220833661301271893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-73009302137001225562015-08-15T14:51:55.114+02:002015-08-15T14:51:55.114+02:00Hi,
I just stumbled across your Blog and Podcast ...Hi,<br /><br />I just stumbled across your Blog and Podcast as I bought a few months ago a x100t and now I'm thinking about switching completley from Canon to Fuji.<br /><br />At the moment here in Austria I can get a X-Pro 1 with the XF 18mm and XF 27mm as a bundle for about 900€. The X-Pro 1 alone is about 450€ or so. Just wanna ask if the two lenses are worth the extra money or just buy the X-Pro 1 and get some other lenses (like the 14mm you tested here) which will fit my needs better?<br /><br />Thanks<br />LukasLukas D. Alberthttp://www.ldamiab.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-77139019897335103222014-09-18T11:36:04.164+02:002014-09-18T11:36:04.164+02:00I agree 100% it is almost premanently fitted to on...I agree 100% it is almost premanently fitted to one of my X-Pro1s the other has the 35 on. This Is my reviews. <a href="http://andrianmanhatan.blogspot.com/2014/08/fujinon-lens-reviews.html" rel="nofollow">FUJINON LENS REVIEWS</a> Andiranadrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05709301091623169125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-77837125669276226482014-07-23T21:15:33.274+02:002014-07-23T21:15:33.274+02:00Hi,
a comparison to the 18mm would be really info...Hi,<br /><br />a comparison to the 18mm would be really informative i think. Many people think about getting one of those and need help at deciding. <br />Awesome photos!<br />Greetingsimohonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532835201125914749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-73553872203110504502014-01-02T12:55:08.726+01:002014-01-02T12:55:08.726+01:00I have been using my X-Pro 1 with a Canon EOS and ...I have been using my X-Pro 1 with a Canon EOS and an Olympus OM adaptor and they work good except for the lack of Aperture control on the EOS lenses.<br /><br />http://fujixfiles.blogspot.com/2012/07/fuji-x-pro-1-and-canon-ef-lenses.html<br /><br />http://fujixfiles.blogspot.com/2012/07/fuji-x-pro-1-and-olympus-om-zuiko-lenses.html<br /><br />But if you're after really wide angle I would go for the Samyang 8mm f2.8 lens!<br /><br />http://fujixfiles.blogspot.com/2013/03/ultra-wide-angle-fisheye-lens-on-fuji-x.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220833661301271893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-77395066418591937062014-01-02T12:51:40.848+01:002014-01-02T12:51:40.848+01:00No, unfortunately I do not own the Voigtländer. Bu...No, unfortunately I do not own the Voigtländer. But simply the convenience of AF is a clear advantage for the XF 14mm for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220833661301271893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-82587648076271780302014-01-02T12:50:50.566+01:002014-01-02T12:50:50.566+01:00Sorry, but I can not say as I don't own any Fu...Sorry, but I can not say as I don't own any Fuji XF zoom lenses. But the mere difference of 4mm wider focal length is quite noticeable!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220833661301271893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-20466326204100990252013-12-25T15:51:55.125+01:002013-12-25T15:51:55.125+01:00Thanks for the excellent review which is much appr...Thanks for the excellent review which is much appreciated. I have an XE-2 on trial with the intention of replacing my D300 system. One thought I had was keeping the Nikon 10.5 and using it on the XE-2 with a lens adapter. Any thoughts?<br /><br />Cheers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16522386372909023410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-90542440901010491602013-07-05T11:26:08.848+02:002013-07-05T11:26:08.848+02:00Hi, I have been enjoy your work.
Have you compare...Hi, I have been enjoy your work. <br />Have you compared this lens with voigtlander 15mm ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-74960563974418537992013-06-22T15:57:54.525+02:002013-06-22T15:57:54.525+02:00Hi, I have the 18-55 and I'm wondering how muc...Hi, I have the 18-55 and I'm wondering how much better the 14 is vs the 18-55 at 18mm?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-5482530074150590802013-05-16T17:50:40.803+02:002013-05-16T17:50:40.803+02:00As a soon-to-be convert to X-system... Yes please!...As a soon-to-be convert to X-system... Yes please! (with sugar on top))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-87516790788195083842013-04-19T11:37:46.577+02:002013-04-19T11:37:46.577+02:00Yes, this is my biggest issue with this lens but I...Yes, this is my biggest issue with this lens but I am slowly adjusting and geting used to it. But I guess if they made it more compact the optical quality might have suffered.Fuji X-Files Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580089419208009045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-31396388114769042982013-04-19T11:35:58.243+02:002013-04-19T11:35:58.243+02:00Thank you for your thoughts on this matter. For me...Thank you for your thoughts on this matter. For me Leica lenses alsways stand out to be very sharp and contrasty even at the wides aperture that the lens offers. And here the Fuji XF 14mm looks very Leica like to me.<br /><br />The bokeh is the next optical quality that stands out for Leica lenses. And here I think that the XF 14mm also shows a very smooth bokeh (the Fuji XF 35mm on the other hand is more busy and not very Leica like).<br /><br />The most neglectible quality of lenses is the color reproduction to me. After all we have digital cameras, sensors and a little computer inside the camera that does the color management. So color is just an interpretation of what the sensor and software make out of it. I would not put too much importance on this as Leica, Olympus, Sony, Fuji, Nikon, Canon all interprete the colors a bit differently even with the same lens attached...Fuji X-Files Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580089419208009045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-11513963013541104912013-04-18T19:24:44.347+02:002013-04-18T19:24:44.347+02:00I would be interested in a comparison between the ...I would be interested in a comparison between the wide angle prime lenses. I'm currently considering the 8mm for its price and I already own the 18mm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-25854996858115961202013-04-18T04:03:19.796+02:002013-04-18T04:03:19.796+02:00Definately! can I suggest to include also a compar...Definately! can I suggest to include also a comparision if we correct the distortion of the 8mm to replicate the 14mm.ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701237310999924661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-85329637724830944352013-04-17T22:20:22.880+02:002013-04-17T22:20:22.880+02:00I have this lens right now but sadly, I haven'...I have this lens right now but sadly, I haven't shot with extensively as I would have liked. You are spot on with your assessments though and I feel the same way about the size and heft of the lens. The biggest peeve I currently have is the hood as well, specially when using it with the OVF - it covers a considerable amount in the frame. Even though I have the EVF, the reason I bought the X-Pro1 over X-E1 is the OVF itself. raxmendozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659062848014318753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-76103519405177211382013-04-17T11:28:53.532+02:002013-04-17T11:28:53.532+02:00You know that I am more of a "real world use&...You know that I am more of a "real world use" reviewer than a hardcore pixel peeper, right? ;-)<br /><br />The Samyang 8mm f2.8 is truly a fantastic lens for the low price. But it is also quite differnet to the XF 14mm. We have a 180° uncorrected FOV on the one and 90° perfectly rectilinear corrected 90° FOV on the other lens.<br /><br />The 8mm is a creative fun lens, but the XF 14mm is a serious every day work lens.<br /><br />But I have been thinking of a review between all current XF-Mount wide angle lenses that I own (8mm, 14mm & 18mm).<br /><br />Would you be interested in that?Fuji X-Files Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580089419208009045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-83860614846275688242013-04-17T11:21:30.909+02:002013-04-17T11:21:30.909+02:00Hey Marc! You know that the right lens for me migh...Hey Marc! You know that the right lens for me might not be the right lens for you. I would have to know what you'll be photographing most in order to give a vague suggestion to you.<br /><br />But if I could only have one lens for my X-Pro 1 it would currently be the XF 18mm f2! Most versatile and compact prime lens for the X-Mount in my oppinion. But the XF18-55mm covers a nice range and seems to have great image quality, too.Fuji X-Files Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580089419208009045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-36513495644290466852013-04-17T11:16:38.138+02:002013-04-17T11:16:38.138+02:00Thank you for your kind feedback Vladimir!
I have ...Thank you for your kind feedback Vladimir!<br />I have been thinking about a XF 18mm review. It has been my most used lens with my X-Pro 1 over the past year and I really like it. There are a few drawbacks to the lens but the benefits outweigh them multiple times for me.<br />I will most likely do a X100s review next, but keep the XF 18mm in mind for a future review - it deservs it :)Fuji X-Files Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580089419208009045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-5496384865925134342013-04-17T10:21:40.065+02:002013-04-17T10:21:40.065+02:00I don't think it is Leica-like at all. It is a...I don't think it is Leica-like at all. It is a very good lens and my comment is not meant in the sense that it is any better or anyw worse. But what stands out of Leica lenses are the colours. Again: they are not better or worse but they seem to be very distinctive. I have regularly browsed through mFT images and immediately saw that some pics had to be shot with a Leica lens (most of the time this was the f1.4 25 mm). I don't see those colours here so I see no Leica singature.<br /><br />I do see a very ncie and well built lens. I do not own a Fuji camera, but congrats with the fine cam and lens and thanks for sharing!Govphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625898898734630378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-86063134013655262422013-04-17T04:45:35.065+02:002013-04-17T04:45:35.065+02:00Thanks for your insights. How does the sharpness ...Thanks for your insights. How does the sharpness compare with the Samyang 8mm? Any views on comparing both this and the samyang. I currently have the samyang and its a great lens, sharp (sharper than my canon 15mm fisheye) and really small. I am not sure whether I want to add this lens into my arsenalivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701237310999924661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-47912364570362147102013-04-17T04:10:25.005+02:002013-04-17T04:10:25.005+02:00Hi,
Thank you for the great review.
I'm going...Hi,<br /><br />Thank you for the great review.<br />I'm going to buy the x-pro1 and i was wondering from your experience what is the most useable Lens from top to bottom ? I can't buy all the range at once :(<br />Thank you very much<br />MarcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827990166426577116.post-29805355116115444262013-04-17T04:05:26.299+02:002013-04-17T04:05:26.299+02:00Thank you for very helpful practical review and sa...Thank you for very helpful practical review and sample photos! I wonder could you add some impressions about how well the XF 18mm lens performed for you? It is considered to be the weakest lens in the XF line, but many people may benefit from your practical assessment of the 18mm lens. Thanks! Vladimir. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com