Why is no one talking about this lens? The Zeiss Touit 32mm 1.8 

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I don't even have money for these lenses, I'm watching this because your style of shooting and editing is unique unlike other channels.

When I picked up this lens yesterday I immediately realised how it renders certain colors differently, and how it naturally blooms highlights. Such a perfectly imperfect lens with strong character. I cannot wait to use this more.

Your channel is top-tier, 19k isn't NEARLY enough for this sort of production value. Subscribed in 2019 after your x-t3 review and never looked back.

you have the best looking videos on youtube man EASILY

Most underrated channel on RU-vid

Channel deserves way more promo, so I bought the preset pack in support. Great seeing the Fuji X Systems being used to their full potential.

Ive always loved photography but your videos inspired me to try and go beyond just a hobby. I love your video style it’s just so beautiful and informative!! Even if there’s always a wait between uploads it’s worth it with your production quality!!

Your content stands out to me because you show camera tech BUT you also show us what you’ve captured WITH IT. So many lens/camera review channels just show spread sheet like dry comparisons. You’ve set yourself apart with your blend of review/demonstration. I see intent with your composition. Not sure how to quite articulate this but keep it up!

Your audio and visual quality is always outstanding. The detail and B-roll shots are incredible. Crushing it!

I always get so excited when i see one of your videos pop up! Once again, excellent review and beautifully done!

Wow, wow, if the lens is overlooked, i regret how I’ve overlooked your channel until now. What great production and content.

You like every characteristic of a lens I like. I absolutely love the circular effect on the edges of some lenses.

Never heard of these lenses before tonight. Thanks for the wonderful video, and perhaps just as importantly, your amazing photographs.

RU-vid only just recommended me your video and I’m glad it finally did. Your videos are cinema level and very impressive. Love your work!

Man I just can’t get enough of your style and subject of videos. Describing exactly why you like the bokeh of this lens is really interesting.

Your aesthetic is insane. So happy I found your channel. Keep it up

I've never seen your videos before. God damn.. This video was extremely well put together. Killer quality. I know that wasn't easy or if it was it at least took a ton of effort to get to where you are. Respect.

Camera Conspiracies sent me, awesome quality bro

Appreciate the high quality standard of your videos as always my dude!

I've search for so many years this review! good job. Never understand why nobody buys this masterpiece lens

Hahaha that's so funny! Me Yesterday: I wonder how Zeiss 32mm Touit f1.8 looks and perform on X-Pro 3... GxAce: ...here you go

Your videos are truly masterpieces, thanks for inspiring to take my cameras out and shoot more!!

“Optical Formula” has been my absolute fascination of recent months. I had NO IDEA the roots this lens has so it was AWESOME to learn about. Holy cow now I want this lens haha. You’re so right tho, it is absolutely overlooked in the XF available lenses. Thanks for showing us why it deserves the attention !!!

I love the retro future theme you do with your videos

incredibly unique review style! absolutely loved the video great work and fantastic images!

Love the editing of your videos. Keep up the good work 👍

There is no need for your videos to look this good. Great work!!!!

Thank you! By now I almost thought I was nuts.. This lens is my absolute go-to lens. When I've been to china I for 95% of the time used this lens. All the flashing lights in chinese citys pair really well with the soft and organic bokeh balls of the Touit. I just yesterday discovered your channel, and I have to say that your one of the most kompetent and artistic guys in the photography youtube space.

How you manage to make your videos look this good, and feel so otherwordly, is beyond me.

I bought this lens like 15 minutes after watching this video 3 months ago. Since then the only time it has left my X-E3 is when I tried it on my new X-S10 for a couple days. After that, the lens went right back onto the X-E3 where it will stay as half of my “forever camera.” The X-S10 replaced an X-T3 and it will eventually be replaced by an X-H2, but the Zeiss/X-E3 combo will never leave my possession. The images that I get from that pair are the exact images that have always been in my head since I first picked up photography back in 10th grade, if that makes sense. To put it another way, the character of this Zeiss lens combined with the character of the X-E3/X-Trans IV is the exact image formula that I’ve been trying to find for the past 15 years. I’ve found my grail. All that to say, thank you for the recommendation! 🖤🖤🖤

Breathtaking :D What a pleasure to watch your review.

this is definitely the coolest review channels i've ever come across. unique idea really like it dude.

WOW! How are you not at 200K+ subs?! Really loved the style of this video, its the first one of yours I've seen and I really enjoyed it! Subbing immediately

Simply - best looking reviews channel on youtube, period. Awesome work!!!

That shot of the women getting her hair done looking like some sort of cyber robotic refuelling station. So good man!

Awesome vid GX, great music used as always. I've seen this lens pop up in a few of your other vids and have had an eye out for a used one ever since, I might have to get two eyes on the job after seeing this. Keep the amazing content coming but don't forget to get out there and keep taking awesome shots ;)

been keeping an eye out for this lens and swear to god this video pumped the used prices

Bro... just wanted to say thank you for making these videos and putting so much effort into making them pop and stand out while bringing some really really valid knowledge that could help shooters evolve their practice...needs to be said.. grateful

I cannot say enough good things about your videos. I absolutely love and am inspired by both your reviews and photos. I would also love to see future vids on some of your thoughts regarding shooting and editing technique 🙏🏼

a) I've been asking myself the very same question and b) your production quality is insane! You should have far more subscribers

Glad you're doing weekly videos! Congrats GX!

Hey GX Ace, greetings from the motherland of ZEISS, Germany. Love your footage and your actual view of China, this opens a lot of viewers their eyes about its interesting beauty and diverse landscapes, cityscapes and people. Thank you! About the Planar design or double Gauss, there are a lot of people that do not like its sometimes clinical perfect image rendering and stick to SONNAR types of lenses or cooke Triplet variants. As myself. I personally love the fact that there exist so many lens designs so we can discuss endlessly our preferences and admire your aestheticaly beautiful interesting shots in the future.

We are blessed with a new masterpiece of a video! Thank you, you are amazing

Hi there. Have just bought this lens for my X-pro 2 off the back of this video. Thanks so much for the excellent review. Very unique and insightful. Can’t wait to see what it’s capable of.

woop! you uploaded just in time cause i really need inspirations right now! 😂

Your intros are always so incredible. So cinematic, moody, Blade Runner-esque, and just stunning.

The composition and overall mood of your photography is... /chef's kiss/ - Cheers!

Great video. Subbed. Always regret selling my Zeiss touit 1.8. But this has made me want one again.

Oh man. I know nothing about photography but your channel has got me seriously considering messing around with my dad's old Canon Rebel

I own this lens and I love it. In a previous life, back when I was doing argentic photography, I used a Contax system with those marvelous (but insanely expansive) Zeiss lenses. I think you nailed it when you mention the "character" of the lens. And it is probably why I like it so much. I did own the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 but I hated it, the autofocus was clunky and very noisy.

WOW! that transformation at 7:04 when your preset is applied is INSANE!!!

still using this amazing planar lens combo with my XPRO2+touit32mm amazing results.. more power!!

The shot with the rotating X-T3 at the beginning looks fantastic. Almost like it's a render. Also you make me wanna buy lenses for my Fuji, i thought i could keep that as my small, carry everywhere camera with the 18-55 haha.

First time ever I listen to a photography geek that takes great pictures. Very very nice images

I thought this would be impossible to taste this Zeiss Planar look on APSC and on Fuji but omg you made my day. I am an absolute fan of Contax G 45mm f2, and have been considering adapting it on M Mount. Bought one today. Can’t wait to take photos. Thank you 🙏

Your channel is just the best combination of style & substance - tons of useful information wrapped in beautiful eye candy. No other photography channel like it that I've seen. Keep it up man

Seems like a cool lens, I watched a few other comparison videos between this one and the Fuji 35 f1.4 and there usually does appear to be a difference especially toward the edges with the Zeiss lens, at least to me, through RU-vid. What software do you edit with for your Fuji ?

Damn love these vids. Amazing!

incredible review as always! I do need to look into that lens, seems like a beast for a good price used

Great video. Have you tried using the lens in manual focus? I'm after a 35mm on my Fuji X Pro 2, but shoot manual focus lenses on the fuji. I know this is focus-by-wire, but is the experience at least better then the fuji lenses, which just spin without any user tactile feedback.

What do you use for the b-roll shot movement? Very good point about image circle overshooting the sensor - they do that to avoid spherical edge softness and light falloff. Another good one for full frame - nikkor 85mm 1.4D (highly recommended) 👌

Your editing and music choice is ❤️👌❤️

Thanks for the nice lens presentation. You remind me of "three blind man and an elephant", you also more focused on the shooting and feeling of the hobby and not spec sheets. Allways nice for me to find someone who present me this view point. Its just a bummer that Sony seems to don't care for their APS-C lineup anymore. I may switch to fullframe because of that ...

Really great review!

Fabulous review! I have this lens for my Sony a6600 and haven't really used it bc I normally use my a7iii however, you've peaked my interest with your photos and made me realize that I'm missing out on something special.

I’ve been looking for this lens for the X-Mount system since this video came out and still haven’t seen it pop-up for under $500. The E-Mount versions go for half that though. Opted for the 35mm 1.4 Fuji for $300 and absolutely in love with it. I’ll still get the Touit lens if I ever see the price drop but I don’t think you could go wrong with either. It hasn’t left my camera since I’ve put it on - love everything about it

I found it second hand for half the price. It's a nice lens from what I've seen from your video. Thanks for video.

Your reviews are such a fun visual and audio treat to savour. They inspire me to do better on my main channel.

Another work-of-art short film 'review'. Absolutely stunning cinematography. 👏

At this point, you gotta start shooting on the worst lenses imaginable to keep it fair for the rest of us. Your images are perfect.

What picture profile would you recommend for a6300 when using your LR presets?

Great to discover your channel! Absolutely gorgeous videos and content, you definitely "speak my language" when it comes to photography and this video in particular has made my mind up! I just purchased a used Zeiss 32mm Touit for Fuji X mount and can't wait for it to be delivered. I have deliberated for months now about the right system to switch to, after finding that my Leica M6 and me just weren't getting along anymore 😞! I have been increasingly getting frustrated with film prices and processing difficulties, and after 15yrs of ownership, I've finally sold my M6 and now have an X-Pro 2, the Zeiss 32mm, Fuji 18mm f/2 and some other Carl Zeiss M-Mount glass i'll be adapting for the Fuji. Basically a full Zeiss set on the X-Pro 2! I tried the M10 and just didn't get on with it, I don't like the colours of the sensor and that coupled with the extreme cost of this system put me off, yours and others comments about the similarities of the Fuji X Pro system to the Contax G system really hit home, my favourite system ever was the Contax G2 with the Zeiss lenses, and I now feel like I've got a digital version of that! When you said the Touit mirrored the G45 lens, I was totally sold on switching the whole system. Super excited about the new system and it's actually making me excited about photography again! I'll be looking at your presets also! Thank you so much for the content and I look forward to more of your content!

My favourite lens/camera combo is the full-frame Sigma 50mm Art adapted to my Fujifilm X-T1. Beautiful and wonderful combination of sharpness and softness.

love it when a new video drops

GxAce, another great video production as usual & your summation on the Zeiss Touit 32mm f1.8 is spot on. I purchased it on eBay for under $400 about 6 months after lukewarm reviews on RU-vid. It’s attached to my X-Pro 3 since (I also have the Fuji 35mm f2) & the images captured are addictive. I highly recommend purchasing this lens even at $500 range. Also, when a piece of gear has been dissed on RU-vid & owners will dump it on eBay, snapped it up folks. I was lucky to find a Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f0.95 for my Olympus Pen F around $400 after “I’m not impressed reviews”! That too is a fantastic lens with character. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the beautiful Zeiss lens. Prices will 🚀✌🏼

Wow this is great. I'm curious have you tried the 40mm Batis for Sony?

The best review which I watched in whole life

Amazing content as always Gx 👏🏼🔥🤟 Quick question. If you could only keep one, would you pick the Zeiss 32 1.8 or the Fuji 35 1.4?

any recommendations for an alternative lens hood? want a square one if possible.

Outstanding gem!!!!

THANK YOU I‘ve searched so long for a fuji 35mm!!! Exact the bokeh and Charakter I am looking for!

Hi. How about comparing The Zeiss Touit 32mm 1.8 to Fuji 33 1.4? Which one is better to take? Thanks

Hi Casey. Do you publish the stills from your videos somewhere? Your webpage has only very few of them and your flickr seems to be dead.

I'm going for it. Thanks for verifying my suspicions as I've always wanted the Zeiss Touit Planar 32mm 1.8 on my X-T1. Do you know if the Fuji X-T1 can process this Zeiss lens in camera, via jpg? I know post correction in RAW will, but I mostly use JPG's out of convenience.

Dope video, as always.

THE LAST THING I NEED IS ANOTHER LENS CASEY!

im addicted to your videos

4:33 wow, this is like a scene from Ghost In The Shell with all the wires connecting to the helmet.

Man your videos are top notch. Did you ever try the zeiss otus line for video? They deliver extreme crisp images with character and most dimension i have ever experienced. I filmed with a bunch of different lenses including different anamorphic sets on weekly projects and finally got 28, 55, 85 of the otus line for video and cover photoshoots. Keep up the good work. Really love your videos

I love the video and your excitement about lens characteristics instead of perfect sharpness. Gonna be interesting how the upcoming Fuji XF33mm 1.4 turns out in terms of character :)

The production quality on this video is wild.

Great review. Been looking to adapt a Contax G planar, but may reconsider.

Great video as usual! Should check this lens on local used lens marketplaces.

What aspect ratio is this video in? Beautiful :)

I bought my Zeiss 32mm about 5-6 years ago by accident in Hong Kong. I got it at a good price second hand at about your price to. I was so excited and I use it to this day with my 12mm. It's abit slower than the fuji one. But abit sharper at 1.8 to.

Loved this review and overview. I bought this lens late last year when prices were higher and not many of them on eBay. I got mine for $500 on KEH. I don’t know exactly why I picked it over the Fuji options at the time, but I love it and it may be my favorite lens (and I have the 16mm f1.4). There aren’t a lot of reviews for this but there were enough to help me make an informed decision on buying it. Hopefully you making one will give this lens more exposure. I think another reason why nobody talks about it is because it’s old and came out early on during the X-Mount’s life (2013) and Zeiss has basically stopped supporting and marketing it. I bought mine before the Viltrox 33mm f1.4 was available/became a hot topic, but that’s another option at around this ~35mm focal length under $300 brand new. I could have realistically bought that if it was available when I was shopping. Would appreciate a third party showdown between that and the Zeiss 32mm! I’d imagine the Zeiss would be “better” overall and more fun to use, but the extra stop and much lower price brand new make the Viltrox a pretty compelling option.

I have the Zeiss on my X-T2, and it's definitely better than the Pentax nifty 50s, Pentax 35s, and Sigma zoom I'd been using prior to purchasing the Zeiss. I think Zeiss started at $900, then dropped to $720 MSRP when there was not much interest. Another thing is that the Zeiss was introduced before Fuji's X system got to be so popular, so maybe that's why it slipped thru the cracks. Anyway, you're correct about $400 clams being a good deal. Grab one up at that price if you can.

Thanks for the infos on Amazon. Cheers

do you guys know if the touit 32 a little bit wider then the fuji 35, or is there no difference? because I want a 35 but a little bit wider? thank you