The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR is the first Fuji lens to pass on our test bench coupled with the X-H2 body, which to date has the highest definition among APS-C (40 Mpx). This high definition does not scare the new optical formula of the 56 mm f/1.2 which offers overall very good sharpness. A very good level of sharpness.X-T1 + XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR @ 20.6mm, ISO 200, 1/210, f/5.6. At 655 grams, the XF 16-55mm f/2.8 is a heavy lens. When mounted on the Fuji X-T1 camera body, it certainly makes the setup quite front-heavy. To balance the lens a little better, I mounted the VG-XT1 battery grip on the X-T1. It certainly did make a difference, but it made it feel This review will compare and contrast the Fujifilm/Fujinon 56mm f1.2 ($999 USD) with the Viltrox 56mm f1.4 ($329 USD). Basic info: Both lenses feature a durable metal body and have rings for focus and for aperture. Both lenses come with lens hoods, but I prefer the metal Viltrox hood over the plastic Fujifilm hood. With the MkI 56mm f/1.2 I could use a square metal hood designed for the (I think) 23mm f/1.4, which was a nice package. I know it's not engineered to be as effective, but The new 56mm has a bayonet with a 67mm filter thread equivalent. I tried the square metal hood from the 16mm f/1.4, which has a 67mm thread.
You have the 56mm f1.2, the fantastic 90mm f2, and even the 23mm and 35mm f1.4 lenses, do a fine job. However, Fujifilm shooters have another portrait lens option in the premium Fujifilm 50mm f1 R WR.
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 (non-WR) The first version of this lens is slow, but it can be found for less than $500 in a used state. Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 ADP Something to do with smoother bokeh. Fujifilm 90mm F2. This is the other popular prime telephoto within the Fuji XF mount, and it is probably the 56mm F1.2 WR’s direct competitor.Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS +2 more Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain .