My Always plan ... 1

I recently had a change in the system behind me, the XF 23mm is my first and only so far lens for my X-T1.
Now perhaps like many think -Why not an all-rounder as the XF-18-55, or even the XF-18-135 ?! The Answer,
and also the decision to buy is, at hand: I had to admit, never photographed with a fixed focal length
to have and wanted to finally try it. Another reason is the plan to continue in the available light photography
immerse yourself, which is why I also strongly squinted at the maximum aperture of a fixed focal length.
In addition, I also moved the focal length (35mm equivalent to KB) for sale.
After a moment's pros and cons I have made the purchase and did not regret it-not even once.
Recently I caught myself doing, much more conscious to photograph and not just indiscriminately scan everything.
In short, this lens is fun!

But even here a small decision support, for hesitant buyers, in the form of pros and cons:

+ Haptics - which leaves no wishes unfulfilled in my eyes
+ Sharpness - right into the corners
+ Aperture ring - I only knew from analog photography (thank goodness I switched to Fujifilm-bearing)
+ Autofocus - very accurately

o Focus - Manual Focus appears to be internally electrically, I have concerns about the power consumption
o OIS - that I lack a little, because I have shaky hands and so very high shutter speeds need
o Lens Hood - tarnishes the value of this objective something -sitzt not as strong as with other manufacturers

- ...... - In my opinion there is no serious criticisms

Conclusion:

I like taking pictures with this lens, it is very versatile and provides convincing results.
Now I know why other photographers are so enthusiastic about fixed focal lengths.
But concerns about the manual focus can -Maybe me here so a precise operation remain
describe.

But Finally, I would like to express my recommendation for this lens.

Update 5/10/2014:

In the first response to my review contains a link to my shots with this lens.
(Will be updated from time to time)

Update 23/10/2014:

On my trip to Ireland my X-T1 and the XF 23mm me accompanied. I'm still excited about
this lens and have not at any time regret to have only a fixed focal length.
My initial concerns about the power consumption by the manual focus I can not
refute, since I mainly used the very fast and unerring autofocus.