CV21/1.8 instead of XF23/1.4?

[Brody LeBlanc]

Just throwing the idea out there.
If the lens will play nice with the X-Pro1, I'd rather the 21mm focal length over the 23mm.
Thoughts?

 

[rbelyell]

on 1.5 crop difference is 31.5mm vs 34.5, not really a practicle FL difference, imo.

 

[back alley]

not for me...prefer to have af on hand.
plus the fuji lenses are proving to be excellent for the most part.

 

[tekst]

Anyone know when the 14 and 23 are actually due out ?

 

[back alley]

14...soonish
23...2013

 

[thegman]

Don't know, but I'd suspect that a manual lens, vs. an electronic lens may hold it's value better in the long term. That's just my opinion though.

 

[Brody LeBlanc]

For me, it also has to do with wait time. I really need a lens between my 15mm and my 35mm. Not having one is messing with my shooting style.

 

[zwarte_kat]

If you use it on other cameras as well, it might be worth it, if not, not.

 

[zwarte_kat]

Just get the zoom. IS will make up for the aperture difference.

 

[Brody LeBlanc]

Just get the zoom. IS will make up for the aperture difference.

I don't shoot with zooms and don't need the aperture for stability, I need it for better depth control.

 

[Benjamin Marks]

AF PLUS whatever backend wizardry Fuji puts in the mix. Despite having many fine 35s to choose from, I tend to go with the Fuji 35 that I bought with the camera. I suspect it will be the same with the wides....

Ben Marks

 

[semilog]

Fuji's design is likely to work better with the camera's sensor, meaning sharper corners. The importance of which tends to be wildly over-rated for most purposes, anyway. On the other hand, nothing else feels like a nice, solid MF lens.

Your call. I'm probably going to get the Fuji when it is released.

 

[Brody LeBlanc]

Fuji's design is likely to work better with the camera's sensor, meaning sharper corners. The importance of which tends to be wildly over-rated for most purposes, anyway. On the other hand, nothing else feels like a nice, solid MF lens.

Your call. I'm probably going to get the Fuji when it is released.

I've got the nikon ai-s 24/2.8 with a Kipon adapter for the time being. Im hoping this will do the trick until fuji releases their 23/1.4. I'm so bummed that it won't be available for so long.

 

[zwarte_kat]

Just get the X100, Free body included.

You probably already know, but I would also check the minimum focus distance if you are still considering the Ultron or other legacy lenses, especially when you want shallow DOF.

I am personally comparing Fujis own 18mm and the upcoming 14mm. So many great choices 🙂

 

[jsrockit]

You probably already know, but I would also check the minimum focus distance if you are still considering the Ultron or other legacy lenses...

Good point.

 

[AdrianGB]

not quite the same lens...

not quite the same lens...

but i've gone for the CZ 21mm f4.5 instead of the fuji, because...

1. I don't think I'll need AF for my usage with this particular lens (mainly stopped down)

2. I'd rather have a lens that can outlive the camera. I don't want to buy too many fuji lenses in case I change back to a full frame system in the future.

3. It is a really nice lens