Therefore, the decision to buy the XF was made 23mm fast. Last December, it was finally time. I eagerly ventured the first screen test and was thrilled simply. The imaging performance surpasses my opinion even that of the known as excellent XF35mm. The lens is so crisp, even at full aperture. CA I could not have account. The autofocus on the X-E2 is very fast - felt faster than the XF35mm.
The processing of the lens is used to high quality as in the XF-optics. New for me was the manual focus by withdrawing the focus ring. This switching from AF to MF on the camera is no longer necessary - very convenient.
Also worth mentioning is the fact that it can conditionally come by the diameter of the lens to problems in the use of tripods: The fact that the lens protrudes slightly below the bottom of the camera, it may happen that the lens is built on the tripod plate. This is due to the necessarily large diameter of the glass Linden and therefore in my opinion no downside. In addition, here are created by use of the HG / MHG handles remedy.
In summary, a truly outstanding optics. I have not experienced any criticisms in everyday use. The high price is justified in my opinion. For me the perfect Always plan.