mdude85 wrote:
Never had a problem with sharpness on the 35 f1.4, assuming the subject is in focus. It might even be sharper than the 35 f2, though the difference is negligible.
The 35 f2 is a little smaller, and it focuses faster and more quietly. It is also usually more affordable.
That’s pretty much it.
One of the reasons I wanted to test it against the f/2 35mm lens was that I had read that it would focus faster than the f/1.4 lens. But using the two lenses side by side, I could not actually detect any functional difference in AF speed. It may be that that on the test bench there is some tiny difference, but if so it must be so small as to be unnoticeable.
I can’t speak to the quietness of the f/2 lens, since I didn’t notice any problematic level of AF noise from either lens so I did not compare them.
Again, the f/2 is a fine lens — optically excellent, small, and relatively inexpensive. I think it is a great choice for many people who want a 35mm prime and who don’t need the larger f/1.4 aperture or the truly tiny size of the new 35mm f/2.8.
Basically, Fujifilm has given us three excellent lenses to choose from, and we get to pick the one whose functionality (and price) best fits our needs.
Dec 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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