We took to the streets for some portraits and shot a few macro photos for this first installment in our sample gallery. The discs rendered by out-of-focus highlights are relatively Gaussian and free of distracting patterns like 'onion rings'. Collectively, the arrangements of these lens elements ensure image sharpness and clarity is consistent. The problem is that all older reviews don't use numerical values and therefore it's impossible to compare one to the other. The RAW images that old Canon DSLR I had created were great when you nailed exposure, but they could not stand up to a whole lot of manipulation afterwards.

The Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR delivers a 35mm full-frame equivalent field of view and stands out due to its small size and weather-resistant build. It was shot with GX8, so the Panasonic vs Olympus sensor stack difference is most likely not a cause here, unless something changed for Panasonic with the new 20mp sensor. The autofocus is very quick, so there are no cheap/compromised AF actuators in here, and if you switch to manual focus the travel is both very precise and yet very smooth.However, the type of purplish, four petal cross flare as seen on your photo with candles, might actually not be the lens’ fault. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I'd also recommend testing on a tripod, even use electronic shutter to remove as many possible other sources of problems as possible. However, while this effect was easily measurable in our studio testing of the lens, it’s not something many users are likely to notice during normal shooting.

The performance is for a prime lens also very ordinary, beaten by even zoom lenses like the popular 12-35mm and the 12-40mm. Then, if you decide to sell, MPB will pick up your kit with a free insured DPD collection and you’ll get paid cash into your account within days. I take images for me and appreciate the affordable options the manufacturers make for the hobbiests like me.Of course the charts are only part of the story as a lens has many characteristics that can also affect its performance.