Fuji 35mm f/2 or f/1.4?
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$200 isn't much considering the lens will last you a long time, and you can always sell it.
f2 is likely equally sharp on both lenses, whereas the 1.4 will get a little softer below f2. It really depends if you value low-noise and shallow depth of field over technical sharpness. I suppose you should. Technical sharpness is less important than a "good" image.
Personally, I love shooting my 35mm between f2 & f4 for portraits, but I'm using mine on a "full frame" sensor, so it's all a little different. One might argue that 35mm f1.4 on a Fuji is a sweet spot for depth of field. It's all preference.
I think it's interesting how infatuated everyone is with super shallow depth of field. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that you can only get that look with certain (more expensive) lenses, so it's a little more exclusive. And, it's easier to introduce a sense of depth to your images, (i.e. with f1.4 you don't need to be as good with your framing to produce depth).
Anyway, in my opinion, having everything in focus looks fantastic.