[62 mm] This lens packs such a punch for its price point. I've been looking for an ultra wide-angle lens for a while now, and I hadn't seen any YouTube reviews covering this specific lens so I took a leap of faith and I'm glad I did. The image circle covers my super35 sensor with no vignetting at all. Another feature I'm loving is the close focus distance. You can literally focus on objects that're almost touching the front element. Build quality-wise it is great, all metal, and feels solid. It actually feels much more premium than other lenses I have that're double or triple the price. One thing to note is that this lens has character. It acts almost like a vintage lens, so don't expect tack-sharp images with it. This isn't a huge drawback for me but it should be noted if you are a pixel peeper. The Distortion also isn't terrible from what I've found, and with a lens this wide I don't mind the distortion it does have. As a low-to-no-budget student filmmaker, I couldn't be happier to add this to my kit.

[Super35/APS-C] This lens is super cool and creates a fish eye effect. There is a black ring in the view, which I didn't expect. But regardless this is a great, creative lens to work with.

[12mm] Expectations for image quality must be set properly given that this is a $160 lens; that being said, I think it's great for the money. Build quality is top-notch, and the aperture and focus rings are heavy and smooth (fully manual lens). There was a slight bit of wiggle between the lens and the lens mount on my XT-1.


Image quality, I think, is quite good all things considered. This is a very wide and cheap lens, and the edges suffer for it, but not in an unappealing way. Flairs are fun and warping is minimal unless you have a human face really close to the lens. Nothing will be professionally sharp with this lens, but the user experience is great.


There is a non-zero chance that the aperture ring will physically disconnect from the aperture control, leaving you unable to adjust the f-stop at all. B&H was kind enough to replace it, but just be aware that that issue is a remote possibility.

[7] Well made. No plastic. Beautiful image & super fast!

[Super35/APS-C] Great character lens wide open. Excellent stopped down if you want sharper image. Great build. Excellent ergonomics. Highly recommended for its intended purpose.

[1.125 lb] I have been sizing this up for a while. It's not expensive for a lens but packs a sweet punch. Paired with my fx30 it has a great vintage look to it.

The Bokeh! No one really mentions this but the Bokeh this produces is beautiful.

Great bang for the buck and clients seem to love the look!

[FUJIFILM X] Great glass for small price. Well constructed and solid feel.

[Super35/APS-C] Heavy lens, well made, with precise controls for aperture and focus. Very good looking on my PEN-F. At f0.95 (in fact f0.92 since it is a T0.95), the bokeh is superb: creamy, foggy, you cannot identify the background if your subject is within the 2 meters range. However, the image is very soft even in focus: it is pretty sharp but with a kind of halo that makes your model loves you: he or she will glow! This is mostly solved at T1.1 and completely at T1.4.
From T4.0, it becomes very sharp.
With a M43 format, this 50mm has the cover of a 100mm.
Ideal for portrait, unique if you keep your subject close, this lens allows a lot of creativity when properly used: the bokeh is somptuous, even better than my Ibelux 40mm f0.85