Most striking for this review is the selection of a lens that Fujifilm doesn't consider optimal for use with the 40MP sensor. or when you focus on those spots, then the lens is great and it will totally work fine for landscape or reproductive work. As you can see, there are some issues with some CA, some fringing, but the images have a very nice pop to them and they feel like they just have a ton of detail with great tonality and sharpness.

At least next time if I ever need to use this lens as a pseudo-macro lens for closeup shots, I know that I need to shoot it at F2 or above. Auto / Manual Focus: in good light, the autofocus speed is decently fast and reliable when in AF-S or when using the back-button focusing method. Fujinon still uses glass for the aspherical element on these older lenses and this often causes onion ringing in the bokeh.Yes, I could simply attach a quick-release camera strap, but as I don't have one presently, this will have to suffice for now. For myself, I am looking for a compact, lightweight prime travel lens for the X-T5, and to be honest, I do have a few lenses in mind, but I don't want this to cloud my judgment. offers a winning combination of compactness and lightweight design, making it a valuable investment for photographers on the go. To this day, my lens still works perfectly with absolutely no issues at all, so to me, it’s definitely a well-built lens.

It’s one of those lenses that fills me with joy to use – it’s fast, accurate, and has really great image quality. Before you get into the meat of this article, you may be curious about how the Fuji stacks up against its competition in 2020 - namely, the Mitakon 35mm f/.Fortunately, my colleague had this lens for me to try which I'm glad I did or I may have parted with my money only to be disappointed.