XF 35mm f/2 R WR Standard Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras - Black

I bought this lens to go with my brand new Fujifilm X-e4 and it is fantastic. It is small but still packs a punch. The autofocus is great and f/2.0 aperture gives you creamy backgrounds. The whole Fujifilm experience has been great as well. Every BestBuy stocks this one lens and I understand why. Great results and a definite recommend. I added an aftermarket lens hood.

I'm using this on an X-Pro2 and it's really surprising what it does for the price. I've also owned the 35mm f/1.4 but there's a difference between them that goes beyond the widest aperture. Neither one is objectively superior and they have different qualities. For what I do I think I like the general rendering of this f/2 aperture version better. In addition, it's faster focusing, way quieter and less "clunky" in operation. It's sharp, versatile and built well. For what you pay, you get an excellent standard prime. If you're a wide-open bokeh purist the more expensive f/1.4 is better, but the f/2 version is perhaps a better lens overall when you consider every aspect -- at least for me. The image I'm posting was made with this lens -- it's post processed for the look but I think the high quality of the source image from this lens is still apparent.

Simply read online reviews of this lens, and you will be tempted to buy one for yourself. All the reviews about this lens are spot on: great bokeh, fast and silent autofocus, light and compact, great build, great design (albeit a little odd due to the tapering of the lens). Everything about this lens is optically great. There is no better lens for general photography. This is the nifty-50 for the Fuji-X series. If you want to blur the background more, get the 35mm f1.4, but for the $100 less, you get weather sealing, faster autofocus, and equal performance at all equivalent apertures.