Fujifilm is known for its retro film cameras like the excellent FinePix A series and its recent color negative film adapters. The Fujifilm FG line of lenses, which runs around $550-600, was only announced at the very end of 2014 and so there hasn’t been too many reviews. With the lens officially announced, we reached out to David Chandler, who often focuses on Fujifilm lenses and is a recognized expert, for a review. The FG 35mm f/1.4 is a medium-format portrait lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 that is extremely sharp and contrasty. The maximum aperture gives it excellent performance in low light and indoors. The optical performance puts it on par with the larger FG 80mm f/1.9 (review). When shooting on the street, this is one of the best ultra-wide lenses I have used. Here’s some sample images I shot using this lens on the Fujifilm X-T2. All images were shot at f/1.4 with the XF 27mm f/2.8 M. Fujifilm FG 35mm f/1.4 @ f/1.4 Bokeh with bright sunlight. Bokeh Focus Stacked. Bokeh Focus Stacked. Lens Samples Fujifilm FG 35mm f/1.4 @ f/1.4 | ISO 100 Bokeh with bright sunlight. Shootout: Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II | Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon 24mm f/1.4 G Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II @ f/1.4 | ISO 100 Shootout: Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II | Fujifilm X-T1 | Nikon 24mm f/1.4 G Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II @ f/1.4 | ISO 100 Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II @ f/1.4 | ISO 100 Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II @ f/1.4 | ISO 100 Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II @ f/1.4 | ISO 100 Canon 24mm f/1.4 L II @ f/1.4 | ISO 100 For more sample images, visit our Lens Shootout: 24mm f/1.4 Competitors page. Competition If you love the Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 lens, you will also like: About The Author As Senior Technology Editor for the Design & Imaging team at PC Magazine, John Delaney has been testing, reviewing and writing about new personal computers, peripherals and imaging software for nearly a decade. John is also an avid photographer and regularly shoots personal projects, family events and nature images with his Canon 5D Mark III. John lives in the Orange County, CA area and works out of the Newport Beach headquarters. This camera is really good, I love this 35mm lense and the build of the camera. S Stefan Excellent lens for a 35mm. No complaints. For some reason I really don’t like my camera because it says Nikon. It’s still just as good as I have been very happy with what i’m getting out of it. John Delaney Seth, I agree. I had a D610 for a long time and just recently got the X-T2. The build quality of the X-T2 seems to be way better. My 5DMkIII is getting a lot more use since I’m now shooting on it and want to test the FG lenses. Once I test the 85mm 1.8 then I’ll be ready to pick up an X-T2 body to move all my Nikon gear over. Kurt S. Just bought this lens. I haven’t got to spend much time with it yet. Hope it’s as good as the one review said it was. I have to admit that I am a Canon user but this one lens just had me sold. John Delaney Kurt, I agree. It will be interesting to see how good it really is with the X-T2. Brian Mackey Just got this great lense, and can not wait to shoot it. Thanks for all of your reviews, this has helped me so much. John Delaney Brian, it’s such a great lens. I’ve never been more happy with a Fujifilm lens.