The release of the Fujifilm X100VI has many photographers wondering if the 23mm f/2 lens can keep up with the demands of a 40 MP APS-C sensor. This excellent video review takes a look at what you can expect.
Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this comprehensive video review examines the 23mm f/2 lens found on the new X100VI. Frost begins by acknowledging the widespread anticipation surrounding the lens's performance on the X100VI, specifically its ability to handle the camera's 40 MP sensor. He points out that while the lens has always been well-regarded, this new pairing presents a significant challenge.
Frost meticulously analyzes the lens's performance, covering aspects such as sharpness, contrast, distortion, and vignetting. His review highlights the lens' impressive sharpness from f/2.8 onward, noting its excellent resolution and ability to render detail. He also explores areas where the lens falls short, such as noticeable vignetting at wider apertures and chromatic aberration, particularly at f/2.
One of the most interesting aspects of Frost's review is his exploration of the lens's macro capabilities. He demonstrates its ability to focus very closely, offering more flexibility for photographers interested in capturing small subjects. However, he advises stopping down for optimal sharpness and contrast when shooting close-ups. Frost also examines the lens' performance in challenging lighting conditions, noting its susceptibility to flaring when bright lights enter the frame. He concludes by acknowledging the lens' flaws but emphasizes its overall strong performance, particularly its sharpness and pleasing bokeh. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Frost.
