Chris, I think that, for essentially $400 US either way, I would choose
the new lens. I am considering it.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 11/20/2015 12:20 AM, ChrisB wrote:
Your zone focusing worked well, Jim.
But although Nathan is enjoying using his new acquisition (doesn’t each of us?) I
think that you’ll find that the older XF35/1.4 is better optically. You can also buy
them secondhand quite cheaply. This chap on the FujiX forum has just bought the 35/2 and
wants to sell his 35/1.4 for $375.
The older lens is apparently slightly slower to focus, is larger and has no
weather sealing, but it is a truly excellent performer.
Chris
On 19 Nov 15, at 20:09, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
A group of passengers had just arrived when they spied a tandem jump pair about
to land. They all stopped to look and comment.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2697fm.tif.html
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2697fm.tif.html>
Their plane, a Cessna turboprop, required fuel, so the fuel truck arrived in
short order.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2704fm.tif.html
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2704fm.tif.html>
The attendant had to stand on tiptoes to reach the tanks, but did her usual
professional job with the fueling.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2699fm.tif.html
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2699fm.tif.html>
And, as I was leaving, the locally-based Vanderbilt Medical Center LifeFlight
helicopter left on an assignment.
http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2709fm.tif.html
<http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DSCF2709fm.tif.html>
My conclusion is that the new Fuji 35mm AF lens would be a welcome addition.
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