Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens
Fuji 56mm F1.2 R APD XF Lens is the world's first fast-aperture autofocus lens with an apodisation filter. The maximum f1.2 aperture delivers brilliant levels of sharpness, while the apodisation filter ensures the out of focus areas are smooth with a unique bokeh effect. This combined with Fuji's HT-EBC coating and advanced optical construction delivers the best image resolution possible and produces portraits with a three-dimensional feel. As with other Fuji XF lenses, the 56mm lens offers an all-metal barrel construction and an aperture control ring. The XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens offers exceptional levels of sharpness even when shooting with the aperture at f1.2. The apodisation filter smooths the bokeh's outlines. An optical construction of 11 glass elements in eight groups, including one aspherical glass molded lens element and two extra low dispersion lens elements has been used. By applying Fujifilm's unique HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) to all lens surfaces, ghosting and flare are greatly reduced.
Fuji 56mm F1.2 R APD XF Lens is the world's first fast-aperture autofocus lens with an apodisation filter. The maximum f1.2 aperture delivers brilliant levels of sharpness, while the apodisation filter ensures the out of focus areas are smooth with a unique bokeh effect. This combined with Fuji's HT-EBC coating and advanced optical construction delivers the best image resolution possible and produces portraits with a three-dimensional feel. As with other Fuji XF lenses, the 56mm lens offers an all-metal barrel construction and an aperture control ring. The XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens offers exceptional levels of sharpness even when shooting with the aperture at f1.2. The apodisation filter smooths the bokeh's outlines. An optical construction of 11 glass elements in eight groups, including one aspherical glass molded lens element and two extra low dispersion lens elements has been used. By applying Fujifilm's unique HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) to all lens surfaces, ghosting and flare are greatly reduced.
Fuji 56mm F1.2 R APD XF Lens is the world's first fast-aperture autofocus lens with an apodisation filter. The maximum f1.2 aperture delivers brilliant levels of sharpness, while the apodisation filter ensures the out of focus areas are smooth with a unique bokeh effect. This combined with Fuji's HT-EBC coating and advanced optical construction delivers the best image resolution possible and produces portraits with a three-dimensional feel. As with other Fuji XF lenses, the 56mm lens offers an all-metal barrel construction and an aperture control ring. The XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens offers exceptional levels of sharpness even when shooting with the aperture at f1.2. The apodisation filter smooths the bokeh's outlines. An optical construction of 11 glass elements in eight groups, including one aspherical glass molded lens element and two extra low dispersion lens elements has been used. By applying Fujifilm's unique HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) to all lens surfaces, ghosting and flare are greatly reduced.
Fuji 56mm F1.2 R APD XF Lens is the world's first fast-aperture autofocus lens with an apodisation filter. The maximum f1.2 aperture delivers brilliant levels of sharpness, while the apodisation filter ensures the out of focus areas are smooth with a unique bokeh effect. This combined with Fuji's HT-EBC coating and advanced optical construction delivers the best image resolution possible and produces portraits with a three-dimensional feel. As with other Fuji XF lenses, the 56mm lens offers an all-metal barrel construction and an aperture control ring. The XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens offers exceptional levels of sharpness even when shooting with the aperture at f1.2. The apodisation filter smooths the bokeh's outlines. An optical construction of 11 glass elements in eight groups, including one aspherical glass molded lens element and two extra low dispersion lens elements has been used. By applying Fujifilm's unique HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) to all lens surfaces, ghosting and flare are greatly reduced.
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A couple years ago when Fuji came out with the 50 f1.0 they had a hands on event in Brooklyn which I attended. I brought my Xpro3 to try with the lenses. I ended up liking the color, sharpness and shading of the 56mm over the 50mm by far. There is just something about the sharpness of the sharp parts and the fall off to out of focus. Also the color and shading seem better on the 56mm. The 50mm has more pop, but looks less realistic somehow. At f1.0, that depth of field is about 1 inch.When they first put this one on sale I hesitated and missed out. So when an email came saying it was again on sale, I gave my credit card whiplash I bought it so fast. Only taken a few shots around the neighborhood and am already in love. Not having a lot of trouble with AF as so ... MoreA couple years ago when Fuji came out with the 50 f1.0 they had a hands on event in Brooklyn which I attended. I brought my Xpro3 to try with the lenses. I ended up liking the color, sharpness and shading of the 56mm over the 50mm by far. There is just something about the sharpness of the sharp parts and the fall off to out of focus. Also the color and shading seem better on the 56mm. The 50mm has more pop, but looks less realistic somehow. At f1.0, that depth of field is about 1 inch.When they first put this one on sale I hesitated and missed out. So when an email came saying it was again on sale, I gave my credit card whiplash I bought it so fast. Only taken a few shots around the neighborhood and am already in love. Not having a lot of trouble with AF as so many have complained. However I do see it kind of losing it's mind on AE a bit. Especially when I first turn the camera on, it give me an overexposed mess until I point it someplace neutral and let it figure out how to expose right. (I use auto shutter and AF, manual everything else)It reminds me a lot of the legendary Canon 85mm f1.2 L. It has a similar color depth and rendering. But there is just something about how both of those lenses feel when you are using them I can't put into words. It has you taking photos of bottle caps and any random person. Everything is a composition.I like that the f stops are kind of weird. They are regular from 16 to 1.4, then it 'goes to eleven' by clicking a smidge more from 1.4 to 1.2.The iris is great. Some of my vintage lenses look fantastic wide open, then get all hard edged on the bokeh because they have a 6 bladed iris. No such discontinuity here.Would buy again.
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I've owned a lot of 50-58mm lenses. If you get into adapted vintage lenses it's inevitable. Previously my favorites were Takumars and Meyer Optik Görlitz models with significant bokeh artifacts. Which I cherish for their idiosyncratic rendering, if the color and contrast are a bit faded.The Fuji 56mm is quite different. It brings to mind the legendary Canon 85mm f1.2 L.It somehow is razor sharp at f1.2 corner to corner yet equally characterful with great rendering, contrast, color and detail. Also like the Canon 85mm L it stumbles a bit at AF. Since it must throw a rather heavy mass back and forth when AF-ing.A couple years ago I got to try the new 50mm f1.0 and the 56mm f1.2 at a Fuji event.The 50mm was supposed to be the coveted new hotness. But I couldn't get ... MoreI've owned a lot of 50-58mm lenses. If you get into adapted vintage lenses it's inevitable. Previously my favorites were Takumars and Meyer Optik Görlitz models with significant bokeh artifacts. Which I cherish for their idiosyncratic rendering, if the color and contrast are a bit faded.The Fuji 56mm is quite different. It brings to mind the legendary Canon 85mm f1.2 L.It somehow is razor sharp at f1.2 corner to corner yet equally characterful with great rendering, contrast, color and detail. Also like the Canon 85mm L it stumbles a bit at AF. Since it must throw a rather heavy mass back and forth when AF-ing.A couple years ago I got to try the new 50mm f1.0 and the 56mm f1.2 at a Fuji event.The 50mm was supposed to be the coveted new hotness. But I couldn't get past the depth of the images the 56mm gave me.In short, if it's an artistic image, this lens makes it just a little more artistic.
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Let me start by saying, I really like this lens a lot. My 3 star rating is meant to be an "average" score, not a condemnation of this lens. In order to get legendary 5-star status from me, this lens needed to have great optics, AF performance AND handling. It delivers on one of the three. Especially when dealing with expensive primes, all-around great AF performance is critical to making it more generally useful and valuable to own-something I'd confidently take anywhere and shoot anything with. Recent primes like the 23mm f/1.4 LM WR have great optics, AF performance, and handling, so we know Fuji can do it when they want to. That lens set my benchmark for this lens, which just doesn't measure up in comparison (sorry not sorry). Read on for details.Build Quality ... MoreLet me start by saying, I really like this lens a lot. My 3 star rating is meant to be an "average" score, not a condemnation of this lens. In order to get legendary 5-star status from me, this lens needed to have great optics, AF performance AND handling. It delivers on one of the three. Especially when dealing with expensive primes, all-around great AF performance is critical to making it more generally useful and valuable to own-something I'd confidently take anywhere and shoot anything with. Recent primes like the 23mm f/1.4 LM WR have great optics, AF performance, and handling, so we know Fuji can do it when they want to. That lens set my benchmark for this lens, which just doesn't measure up in comparison (sorry not sorry). Read on for details.Build Quality (2/5) - score received because I bought, then had to return, 2 of these for crazy white flecks/dust INSIDE the front element. A first for me, who has bought lenses new and used. Might've been bad luck, might reflect some QC lapses. Either way, not acceptable on a $1,000 product, nope. Otherwise, it was 5 stars - love that fluorine coating.Handling (2/5) - I'm sure this lens' stubby length makes it a good fit for a wider range of bodies, and it is light and I like the funnel shape. But frankly, its also compromised by its shape and size. For the first time ever (for me), the lens hood covers the aperture ring when reversed. No quick ring adjustment/firing "in the moment". Also nothing to hold onto but a cheap and slippery feeling Fuji lens hood during transport, which flexes a bit against the funnel neck when mounted to my XT3. Also makes me wonder if I'm pressuring the hood mount ring and risking breakage overtime. Not nearly enough space between the aperture ring and focus ring for hand-holding - when shooting it is easy to bump either and for the first time I'm doing that quite a lot. At least a finger width is usually enough to prevent this, but we don't have that here. The aperture ring could use more damping to prevent this - unfortunately it is both softer (quieter, great!) and easier to move (ugh!) than on the 23mm or some of my other lenses. The manual focus ring, however, is damped about the way I like it, and feels good. As with the 23mm f/1.4 LM WR lens, the aperture lock is pointless - it only locks me into "auto", or "manual". To be useful it should actually lock the ring at whatever setting I select, or not at all. I would much rather have had a function button, or an extra quarter or half inch of lens barrel (to house faster AF motors, for example!).Optical Quality (5/5) - Nothing to say here except, "wow dude". Other than some hard-to-detect onion ringing in the bokeh under some conditions, so far I see nothing to complain about here. This lens is sharp and contrasty wide open, improves until around f/2-f/2.8, and still looks great at around f/11. The "close" focusing distance is useful and welcome. Legendary optics.Autofocus (3/5) - The best optics in the world don't matter if you can't get the shot in the first place. Of all my lenses, this one does seem to have a split personality. In AF-S or even AF-C, it is sometimes quite punchy and quick - focusing at f/1.2-f/2 or so is not easy, and sometimes the lens nails it so quickly and easily I am genuinely impressed. It doesn't hunt a lot, but when you creep up to its MFD or shoot in lower light, however, it can frankly slow down a lot and be prone to misses. I don't mind the AF noise, I consider it useful feedback. But it also might alert people I am around, when I'm hoping to get a nice candid. Maybe a future body, or firmware update will improve things overall. For now, I'd say this lens makes you earn it more often than not, compared to other lenses I own which feel faster. It should be a lot better, end of story.Value (3/5) - at $1,000, this prime is too expensive to have the flaws it has. To be legendary it either needs to cost, say, $6-$700, or it needs to be faster/as fast as, say, the new 23mm f/1.4, or the "old" 90mm f/2. If you are on the fence, buy used/rent.Total score (15/25) = 3/5. Fuji's 90mm f2 is 38% longer, and 21% heavier, but managed to fit quad linear AF system. The 23mm LM WR is 2mm longer, and 84% of the weight, but manages to fit my hands better and house a linear motor(s) that seem to cope great even in low light or AF-C shooting. The Viltrox 56mm is 4mm shorter than this lens, but also fit my hands better, and offers very effective AF (faster than the original 56mm, but "worse" optics).Still, I recommend it overall, and I'm keeping mine. What can I say? The 56mm is such a favorite indoor/outdoor length of mine, and the wide aperture is useful too. Perhaps other reviewers will set me/you straight.
| Focal Length | 56mm (35mm Equivalent: 85mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
Fujifilm XF56 mm F1.2 R APD Lens
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A couple years ago when Fuji came out with the 50 f1.0 they had a hands on event in Brooklyn which I attended. I brought my Xpro3 to try with the lenses. I ended up liking the color, sharpness and shading of the 56mm over the 50mm by far. There is just something about the sharpness of the sharp parts and the fall off to out of focus. Also the color and shading seem better on the 56mm. The 50mm has more pop, but looks less realistic somehow. At f1.0, that depth of field is about 1 inch.When they first put this one on sale I hesitated and missed out. So when an email came saying it was again on sale, I gave my credit card whiplash I bought it so fast. Only taken a few shots around the neighborhood and am already in love. Not having a lot of trouble with AF as so ... MoreA couple years ago when Fuji came out with the 50 f1.0 they had a hands on event in Brooklyn which I attended. I brought my Xpro3 to try with the lenses. I ended up liking the color, sharpness and shading of the 56mm over the 50mm by far. There is just something about the sharpness of the sharp parts and the fall off to out of focus. Also the color and shading seem better on the 56mm. The 50mm has more pop, but looks less realistic somehow. At f1.0, that depth of field is about 1 inch.When they first put this one on sale I hesitated and missed out. So when an email came saying it was again on sale, I gave my credit card whiplash I bought it so fast. Only taken a few shots around the neighborhood and am already in love. Not having a lot of trouble with AF as so many have complained. However I do see it kind of losing it's mind on AE a bit. Especially when I first turn the camera on, it give me an overexposed mess until I point it someplace neutral and let it figure out how to expose right. (I use auto shutter and AF, manual everything else)It reminds me a lot of the legendary Canon 85mm f1.2 L. It has a similar color depth and rendering. But there is just something about how both of those lenses feel when you are using them I can't put into words. It has you taking photos of bottle caps and any random person. Everything is a composition.I like that the f stops are kind of weird. They are regular from 16 to 1.4, then it 'goes to eleven' by clicking a smidge more from 1.4 to 1.2.The iris is great. Some of my vintage lenses look fantastic wide open, then get all hard edged on the bokeh because they have a 6 bladed iris. No such discontinuity here.Would buy again.
I've owned a lot of 50-58mm lenses. If you get into adapted vintage lenses it's inevitable. Previously my favorites were Takumars and Meyer Optik Görlitz models with significant bokeh artifacts. Which I cherish for their idiosyncratic rendering, if the color and contrast are a bit faded.The Fuji 56mm is quite different. It brings to mind the legendary Canon 85mm f1.2 L.It somehow is razor sharp at f1.2 corner to corner yet equally characterful with great rendering, contrast, color and detail. Also like the Canon 85mm L it stumbles a bit at AF. Since it must throw a rather heavy mass back and forth when AF-ing.A couple years ago I got to try the new 50mm f1.0 and the 56mm f1.2 at a Fuji event.The 50mm was supposed to be the coveted new hotness. But I couldn't get ... MoreI've owned a lot of 50-58mm lenses. If you get into adapted vintage lenses it's inevitable. Previously my favorites were Takumars and Meyer Optik Görlitz models with significant bokeh artifacts. Which I cherish for their idiosyncratic rendering, if the color and contrast are a bit faded.The Fuji 56mm is quite different. It brings to mind the legendary Canon 85mm f1.2 L.It somehow is razor sharp at f1.2 corner to corner yet equally characterful with great rendering, contrast, color and detail. Also like the Canon 85mm L it stumbles a bit at AF. Since it must throw a rather heavy mass back and forth when AF-ing.A couple years ago I got to try the new 50mm f1.0 and the 56mm f1.2 at a Fuji event.The 50mm was supposed to be the coveted new hotness. But I couldn't get past the depth of the images the 56mm gave me.In short, if it's an artistic image, this lens makes it just a little more artistic.
Let me start by saying, I really like this lens a lot. My 3 star rating is meant to be an "average" score, not a condemnation of this lens. In order to get legendary 5-star status from me, this lens needed to have great optics, AF performance AND handling. It delivers on one of the three. Especially when dealing with expensive primes, all-around great AF performance is critical to making it more generally useful and valuable to own-something I'd confidently take anywhere and shoot anything with. Recent primes like the 23mm f/1.4 LM WR have great optics, AF performance, and handling, so we know Fuji can do it when they want to. That lens set my benchmark for this lens, which just doesn't measure up in comparison (sorry not sorry). Read on for details.Build Quality ... MoreLet me start by saying, I really like this lens a lot. My 3 star rating is meant to be an "average" score, not a condemnation of this lens. In order to get legendary 5-star status from me, this lens needed to have great optics, AF performance AND handling. It delivers on one of the three. Especially when dealing with expensive primes, all-around great AF performance is critical to making it more generally useful and valuable to own-something I'd confidently take anywhere and shoot anything with. Recent primes like the 23mm f/1.4 LM WR have great optics, AF performance, and handling, so we know Fuji can do it when they want to. That lens set my benchmark for this lens, which just doesn't measure up in comparison (sorry not sorry). Read on for details.Build Quality (2/5) - score received because I bought, then had to return, 2 of these for crazy white flecks/dust INSIDE the front element. A first for me, who has bought lenses new and used. Might've been bad luck, might reflect some QC lapses. Either way, not acceptable on a $1,000 product, nope. Otherwise, it was 5 stars - love that fluorine coating.Handling (2/5) - I'm sure this lens' stubby length makes it a good fit for a wider range of bodies, and it is light and I like the funnel shape. But frankly, its also compromised by its shape and size. For the first time ever (for me), the lens hood covers the aperture ring when reversed. No quick ring adjustment/firing "in the moment". Also nothing to hold onto but a cheap and slippery feeling Fuji lens hood during transport, which flexes a bit against the funnel neck when mounted to my XT3. Also makes me wonder if I'm pressuring the hood mount ring and risking breakage overtime. Not nearly enough space between the aperture ring and focus ring for hand-holding - when shooting it is easy to bump either and for the first time I'm doing that quite a lot. At least a finger width is usually enough to prevent this, but we don't have that here. The aperture ring could use more damping to prevent this - unfortunately it is both softer (quieter, great!) and easier to move (ugh!) than on the 23mm or some of my other lenses. The manual focus ring, however, is damped about the way I like it, and feels good. As with the 23mm f/1.4 LM WR lens, the aperture lock is pointless - it only locks me into "auto", or "manual". To be useful it should actually lock the ring at whatever setting I select, or not at all. I would much rather have had a function button, or an extra quarter or half inch of lens barrel (to house faster AF motors, for example!).Optical Quality (5/5) - Nothing to say here except, "wow dude". Other than some hard-to-detect onion ringing in the bokeh under some conditions, so far I see nothing to complain about here. This lens is sharp and contrasty wide open, improves until around f/2-f/2.8, and still looks great at around f/11. The "close" focusing distance is useful and welcome. Legendary optics.Autofocus (3/5) - The best optics in the world don't matter if you can't get the shot in the first place. Of all my lenses, this one does seem to have a split personality. In AF-S or even AF-C, it is sometimes quite punchy and quick - focusing at f/1.2-f/2 or so is not easy, and sometimes the lens nails it so quickly and easily I am genuinely impressed. It doesn't hunt a lot, but when you creep up to its MFD or shoot in lower light, however, it can frankly slow down a lot and be prone to misses. I don't mind the AF noise, I consider it useful feedback. But it also might alert people I am around, when I'm hoping to get a nice candid. Maybe a future body, or firmware update will improve things overall. For now, I'd say this lens makes you earn it more often than not, compared to other lenses I own which feel faster. It should be a lot better, end of story.Value (3/5) - at $1,000, this prime is too expensive to have the flaws it has. To be legendary it either needs to cost, say, $6-$700, or it needs to be faster/as fast as, say, the new 23mm f/1.4, or the "old" 90mm f/2. If you are on the fence, buy used/rent.Total score (15/25) = 3/5. Fuji's 90mm f2 is 38% longer, and 21% heavier, but managed to fit quad linear AF system. The 23mm LM WR is 2mm longer, and 84% of the weight, but manages to fit my hands better and house a linear motor(s) that seem to cope great even in low light or AF-C shooting. The Viltrox 56mm is 4mm shorter than this lens, but also fit my hands better, and offers very effective AF (faster than the original 56mm, but "worse" optics).Still, I recommend it overall, and I'm keeping mine. What can I say? The 56mm is such a favorite indoor/outdoor length of mine, and the wide aperture is useful too. Perhaps other reviewers will set me/you straight.
Optically this lens is a stunner - razor sharp wide open at f/1.2 to f/11 or so. Images are sharp and contrasty - my 26mp sensor has never looked better. Gorgeous bokeh - even stopped down a few notches it is puffy and round. Focuses fairly closely (19 inches?), though I'd always prefer even closer (say, a foot or less like the kit lens). Images pop.Autofocus-wise it is more mixed. Taking hundreds of shots the noisy motor doesn't bother me - I like the feedback, and it seems genuinely fast, punchy, and accurate in good light with some distance to the subject, but it can slow down/hunt quite a lot in lower light / lower contrast / closer to MFD, which is a bummer and really cripples it at times (its interesting to watch it take, say, three steps toward your target ... MoreOptically this lens is a stunner - razor sharp wide open at f/1.2 to f/11 or so. Images are sharp and contrasty - my 26mp sensor has never looked better. Gorgeous bokeh - even stopped down a few notches it is puffy and round. Focuses fairly closely (19 inches?), though I'd always prefer even closer (say, a foot or less like the kit lens). Images pop.Autofocus-wise it is more mixed. Taking hundreds of shots the noisy motor doesn't bother me - I like the feedback, and it seems genuinely fast, punchy, and accurate in good light with some distance to the subject, but it can slow down/hunt quite a lot in lower light / lower contrast / closer to MFD, which is a bummer and really cripples it at times (its interesting to watch it take, say, three steps toward your target when going from near to far in low light). I use an XT3, which may be part of the problem, then again other lenses do quite a lot better than this one by a noticeable margin in similar conditions so I knock a star off for this performance. I've had better luck increasing the focus area, stopping down a little, and raising the shutter to at least 1/200, btw, so its not all bad news in this sense. But it does mean this low light lens makes you work harder/compromise more in low light shooting.Notably I returned 2 of these to B&H for significant dust/debris in the barrel (and outside it!) like other reviewers, so perhaps the first/early batches have issues with that. Buyer beware. My third copy was much better/flawless so far as I could tell.Handling is another low point IMO - the lens is attractively bulky looking and lightweight but makes some compromises for it. The aperture/manual rings are too close together IMO and easy to bump in fast shooting scenarios - I have to disable AF+MF to mitigate part of that potentiality. Not an issue on other lenses of similar size I use. Aperture ring has soft clicks and the useless lock which only works for locking it into auto. Lens hood clicks on/off great, but is too long - when stored backwards on the lens it makes for a cheap feeling and looking lampshade. I'd accept a longer barrel-shaped aesthetic to fix these issues (and make it fit my bag a little better).Overall, none of these problems were total deal breakers, as I am confident this is still one of the best 56mm-ish lenses you can get for your Fuji. Mostly it was the optical quality that won me over. That said, $1,000 is a lot to ask for its shortcomings/QC issues, and given the strength of other newer primes, the AF in particular is a let down. Hopefully future bodies or firmware will improve on this however, because the potential seems to be there. If I wasn't such a fan of this particular focal length, I'd have waited for a good used copy to show up.
I've been waiting years for the rumored update to Fuji's 56mm, and am thrilled with the product they created. Plenty of people will complain that it's not the product they would have made (things like "It's too big!" or "Autofocus should be faster!" or "Why no OIS?"), but they're missing the point of what Fuji created here. If you want flexibility, go use a kit zoom lens or make a better decision for your needs; there's plenty to choose from, including the previous version of this lens at a steep discount.If you're buying this lens, you care about image quality and details that casual photographers ignore. You care that f/1.2 is creamier than f/2, and notice that difference. You want to shoot handheld in low light, to not worry about the rain sprinkling on your ... MoreI've been waiting years for the rumored update to Fuji's 56mm, and am thrilled with the product they created. Plenty of people will complain that it's not the product they would have made (things like "It's too big!" or "Autofocus should be faster!" or "Why no OIS?"), but they're missing the point of what Fuji created here. If you want flexibility, go use a kit zoom lens or make a better decision for your needs; there's plenty to choose from, including the previous version of this lens at a steep discount.If you're buying this lens, you care about image quality and details that casual photographers ignore. You care that f/1.2 is creamier than f/2, and notice that difference. You want to shoot handheld in low light, to not worry about the rain sprinkling on your neck as you capture the shots while sane people are inside staying warm. You take pictures where bokeh is used like an airbrush on canvas, rather than a random byproduct that you notice after the fact. You probably think that if this lens is on your camera body, you'll be capable of getting that one shot that is just right; you're crazy enough to leave home with a prime lens to begin with. If these things aren't true, then save your money.If those things ARE true, I can confirm this lens is indeed for you. Speaking as someone shooting an X-T4, here is what you'll get:- The ability to shoot in near-darkness handheld, with 2 stops of headroom compared to f/2. This will really unlock handheld photography on a camera body with good high-ISO performance (tip: shoot in M or S size and that graininess won't matter so much. Or clean up in X-RAW studio after the fact)- Closer-focus than you will expect! I can get arms length from a small subject and still get autofocus to work. Flowers, insects, pets, kids, portraits (not just headshots!) or slices of architecture-these are the things most flattering through this lens. Also, this is the standout feature for me, since it enables...- Unrivaled quality of bokeh at a genuinely useful focal length. If you get as close as focus will go, then background colors fade to each other seamlessly-but stopping down to f/2 still yields superior quality to an f/2 lens wide-open. Fun things happen when you use a telephoto lens but use your feet to change the distance to your subject; this is the artistry and fun that I have at 56mm specifically!What you won't get with this lens:- Any image stabilization whatsoever. The wider aperture lets you keep the slowest shutter speed you can shoot handheld, while letting in more light. Subject blur is on you and your selection of shutter speed.- ...that's about it. I don't find much lacking here, nor do I care that autofocus takes .89 seconds instead of .6 seconds. There's better options for those needsWatching the engineers reveal the lens-they didn't make any mistakes. This product was designed with intent, and they succeeded. The lens is about the girth of a soda can but a bit shorter, and it raises up the front of my X-T4 so that it sits unevenly on the table (kind of how iPhones sit unevenly because of the camera bump). That's fine though, because I carry my camera in my hands, and the weight of this lens on the camera body is like holding a perfectly-balanced sword. Shooting on Fuji is about the joy of photography, not technical specifications, and I feel joy when I see the world through this lens. It feels like I'm able to get the bokeh of my 80mm prime, but actually use it for more than macro shots.Finally, to debunk a myth: no, this lens does not take "soft photos," you just focused improperly or made a poor aperture decision. Shooting up close at f/1.2 is HARD, and autofocus probably won't get you the precise results you want. This thing is tack-sharp for whatever you actually do focus it on.
I'm new to photography so don't have much to compare against but I do know that this lens just takes great portraits. You do need a bit of room to get more than just a head in frame but it's worth the legwork. I used it at a wedding reception and the big aperture meant I could take photos into the night. Are they good enough to print? Maybe not. Are they good enough to please on a phone or an iPad? Definitely. This lens constantly delights me with the pictures it takes. But for the price it really should.
[First impressions after testing on an X-T3]Image Quality:The sharpness is very good wide open and it gets very crisp at f/2.8, and the bokeh is nice. There doesn't seem to be much to complain about, much like Fuji's other new prime lenses.Focusing:-It uses a DC Motor which makes soft whirring sounds that's audible in quiet environments. Probably the only times it'll be an annoyance is when pushing its limits, such as focusing from far-to-near quickly and when it hunts for focus. The sounds might be an issue for video work.-Autofocus is behind Linear Motors in speed and confidence. It doesn't seem bad, but it doesn't match the other lenses in this generation.-Manual focusing is very sensitive, and it makes a little stepping sounds due to its DC Motor. This ... More[First impressions after testing on an X-T3]Image Quality:The sharpness is very good wide open and it gets very crisp at f/2.8, and the bokeh is nice. There doesn't seem to be much to complain about, much like Fuji's other new prime lenses.Focusing:-It uses a DC Motor which makes soft whirring sounds that's audible in quiet environments. Probably the only times it'll be an annoyance is when pushing its limits, such as focusing from far-to-near quickly and when it hunts for focus. The sounds might be an issue for video work.-Autofocus is behind Linear Motors in speed and confidence. It doesn't seem bad, but it doesn't match the other lenses in this generation.-Manual focusing is very sensitive, and it makes a little stepping sounds due to its DC Motor. This could be spun as a positive because it gives a slight audible & physical feedback whereas a Linear Motor has virtually no feedback.Aperture Ring:-The aperture ring has very soft indents when turning (at least on my copy) which can make it easy to bump out of place, but it also makes for easy 1-finger operation. For comparison, it requires noticeably more force to adjust the aperture ring on the new 23 & 33 with 2 fingers than to adjust the aperture ring on this 56 with just 1 finger - it's a big difference.Conclusion:If this had a Linear Motor it would've felt more modern. Everything else about the lens seems good so far, although the aperture ring might bother some.
I'm primarily a wedding photographer, and I got this lens for its low-light capabilities and farther reach than the 33mm f/1.4. It does not disappoint. If you are new to the Fuji x-mount system or are considering switching systems, you should note that the autofocus isn't very fast.You should also note that it's not bad either. It works great for moderately moving subjects (think a slower first-dance), but can't keep up in "shoot from the hip" street photography if both you and your subject are moving.If you're considering upgrading from the previous version of the 56mm 1.2, I can't help you. The weather sealing and resolving power made choosing the newer "WR" version worth the price.
I’ve been shooting fixed wide lenses for almost the entire time I’ve owned cameras and wanted to mix it up. I travel a little less than I used to and have found I really enjoy taking photos of the animals at the zoo. I also owed my wife better portraits than a 35mm could offer.I’ve been very pleased with the 56mm since it arrived last week. It got here right before the west coast got dumped with rain, which was cool, because this lens is weather resistant. The all metal construction is a refreshing change from the plastic world we live in, and the lens isn’t too heavy. The aperture ring makes satisfying clicks. Just note the focus motors are a little noisy and this lens probably won’t do well for your video project if you depend on continual autofocus.I’ve paired ... MoreI’ve been shooting fixed wide lenses for almost the entire time I’ve owned cameras and wanted to mix it up. I travel a little less than I used to and have found I really enjoy taking photos of the animals at the zoo. I also owed my wife better portraits than a 35mm could offer.I’ve been very pleased with the 56mm since it arrived last week. It got here right before the west coast got dumped with rain, which was cool, because this lens is weather resistant. The all metal construction is a refreshing change from the plastic world we live in, and the lens isn’t too heavy. The aperture ring makes satisfying clicks. Just note the focus motors are a little noisy and this lens probably won’t do well for your video project if you depend on continual autofocus.I’ve paired this lens with my XPro3, which if you don’t own one, is an opinionated camera to say the least. If you do own one, this lens is pretty much at the limit of where the optical viewfinder is useful, and I’m trying to get used to using this lens with the optical viewfinder alone.The photo quality is superb. The lens impressed me from the first shot. The limiting factors are just that on a cropped body, you’ll need to step back a bit to get that portrait (but the bokeh will make it worth your while) and the photographer behind the camera (I need to learn better exposure on my camera, and to try to stabilize shots better).Please enjoy some of my first few photos, and consider giving the 56mm a place in your life if you’re like me and want a more portrait focused lens.
Ideally I don't like to start off with the downside of things but let's just get the big elephant of the room. This is not Weather-Resistant (WR) lens. For someone like me that take urban and lifestyle type photography, cannot function with this lens on a rainy or snow day in NYC.However, let's get the upside to this lens. The resolution is amazing, the detail, sharpness and contrast of the images are amazing. Also, it's a versatile lens, both for portraiture and landscape/urban photography. The aperature range is amazing, extremely functional in low-light conditions. Its a staple lens you should have with any FujiFilm X Systems
| Focal Length | 56mm (35mm Equivalent: 85mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
