Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens - BRAND NEW review

The Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R is a fast prime lens for Fujifilm's X-mount cameras that delivers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 84mm; this makes it perfect for short telephoto work including portraiture or simply concentrating on details, while the bright f1.2 focal ratio delivers very shallow...

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens - BRAND NEW review

It is true that the Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R has many advantages – after all not every lens manages to break resolution records like it does. On the other hand the cons list consists of as many as four positions; taking into account the price of the 1.2/56 model it might be considered a bit...

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens - BRAND NEW review

Like the previous, non-APD 56mm lens, Fujifilm has really knocked it out of the park with another excellent optic for their popular X-mount cameras. Offering excellent, sharp images, with very low distortion, CA and vignetting, plus the "bokehlicious" ƒ/1.2 aperture -- and now with the...

FUJIFILM XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens - Brand New review

Fujifilm's 56mm f/1.2 is one of the brightest autofocus lenses out there, but is it worth $1,000?

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens - BRAND NEW review

This telephoto lens for the Fujifilm X-series interchangeable lens cameras, may seem familiar, as it's virtually the same as the current 56mm f/1.2 , which provides a field of view equivalent to an 84mm lens on a 35mm camera, sports a very bright f/1.2 maximum aperture and costs around £750.

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens - BRAND NEW review

Fujifilm has two 56mm lenses for their X Series cameras, and although the APD is near identical in spec, it’s hiding a secret its rivals can’t compete with... APD stands for apodization filter, an inclusion that makes the bokeh smoother than a regular lens.

Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD ( Fujifilm ) - Review / Test Report

So is the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD the magician that it is supposed to be? Well, to some degree at least. I reckon the sample images showed you that the bokeh is mostly as smooth as silk except in really difficult scenes (where most conventional lenses would fail as well).

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens - BRAND NEW review

This lens is a fine addition to the X-series lens line up. It is incredibly sharp, whether you're shooting with the aperture wide open, or not. The APD filter, which sets this lens apart from the standard 56mm f/1.2 is a really interesting addition, which truly helps to improve the appearance of out...

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Review

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is a unique portrait lens that uses a special filter to smooth backgrounds, but it carries a hefty premium over the standard version of the lens. Fujifilm has been very aggressive in releasing lenses for its fairly young X camera system, and many a portrait photographer jumped on the Fujinon XF 56m f/1.2 R ($999.95) when it came out early last year. So it surprised many when the company announced the XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD ($1,499.95) less than a year later. The APD designation indicates the lens has an apodization filter, which cuts out a bit of light, but smooths backgrounds so images are captured with pleasing bokeh. The filter comes at a hefty premium, so you'll have to think long and hard if it's worth it to you. The APD version of the lens is still excellent, even when shot wide open, but it's tough to justify the premium price, especially when the standard version of the lens is so good in its own right. The prime lens pairs well with most of Fujifilm's mirrorless camera line, including the X-E2 ($459.90 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) and X-T1 ($1,299.00 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) . It measures 2.7 by 2.9 inch...

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD (Review Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD)

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is a unique portrait lens that uses a special filter to smooth backgrounds, but it carries a hefty premium over the standard version of the lens.