XF35mmF1.4 R – Shutterbugging dot Net

Originally published in March 2026

This lens, offering the field of view considered standard, was part of the initial 2012 line-up for the X-Pro1. That’s actually the lens I got with the X-Pro1. The maximum aperture of f/1.4 offers a shallow depth of field and comes handy for low light conditions.

The lens is touted as one of the best in the Fujifilm X lineup. As of today it has a design that has aged a bit. It would benefit from weather resistance (WR) and linear motor (LM). According to the Fujifilm lens designers, bringing a linear motor to the focusing system is problematic due to the moving front elements and the size of the lens group to move. This might only be achievable by a redesign of the lens, which would change its characteristics.

Comes with clip on lens cap, a rectangular bayonet mounted lens hood, and a rubber lens cap to fit on. The filter thread diameter is 52mm.

MSRP: CA$799

The closest alternative to this lens is either the XF35mmF2 R WR (CA$539) or the XC35F2 (CA$269), or if you want f/1.4, the XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR (CA$999) which is a little wider, bigger and more expensive.

Examples:

Cars for the Westcoast Express waiting for the end of work to return to the suburbs. Near Waterfront Station in Vancouver, BC Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

The head of a Boston Terrier puppy (Penny) resting on the legs of someone sitting. — Penny about to escape from Mascouche to Montréal. Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

Penny wearing her Chistmas sweater. Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Penny with the reindeer antlers for the holidays Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Penny in a Christmas-y costume. Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Penny in a snowman costume. Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Stella and Penny wondering what’s the deal with the read hats and scarves. Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Penny and Stella eager for the holidays. Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Art displayed at Station 16 Gallery on Saint-Laurent in Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Stella snoozing Fujifilm X-T3, XF35mmF1.4 R

Hohenzollern bridge, Cologne, Germany. Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

Ventilation shafts in Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

New mural by Sandra Chevrier on Duluth St, Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

Mural fest on Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

Random beetle parked on Duluth St, Plateau Mont-Royal, Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

The “new” Azur trains at STM Station Sherbrooke, MontrÃ©al, Canada. Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

Detail of a Pontiac Acadian at the Orange Julep cruise night, Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

Jean-Talon market, Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R

Detail of a Corvette Stingray, Gibeau Orange Julep Cruise nights, Montréal, Canada Fujifilm X-Pro1, XF35mmF1.4 R