Thanks for this review. Based on this and other reviews, I’m sticking with my 56mm f1.2 AND my 90mm f2 for portraits. When they’re on sale, BOTH of these lenses together only cost $150 more than just the 50mm f1.0, and TOGETHER they weigh only 100g more than just the 50mm f1.0. Asa professional wedding photographer, especially with weight limits on planes, I’d rather carry the 56mm f1.2 and the 90mm f2 instead of the 50mm f1.0.
@@antigonooo Personally I would stick with the Fuji, which is what I have. That was actually the first prime that I bought with Fuji. They didn’t have the F2 version when I bought it, but I still would’ve opted for the 23mm f1.4 version as it’s sharper at F2, doesn’t get soft close up or wide-open like the f2 version.
I have the 50mmf1, this lense is incredible! I have rented both 56mms but they are just not giving what an f1 can show you. The only bothersome is the 50mmf1's weight! lol! If attached to the camera body, its like holding 3-bodies together!
I have used the 90f2 the 56f1,2 and the 35f1,4, but from Thursday I will be using the 50f1, I just bought it second hand, at roughly 50% off the store price, I can't wait for it to show up, so that I can try it out.
@@cris_photography Thanks man, I am really looking forward to receive the lens, I have never shoot with one, because it is so expensive, I did not want to fall in love, and not have the money to buy one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the lenses.
@@paulinfrancis yes mine is almost glued to the camera by now, super lens. Sad for the guy who was in desperate need of money tho, but it was a super deal I godt.
I use the 56 for professional headshots and portraits. I love it but I’m definitely tempted to get the 50. At this point, I have no need, as the 56 is very good for what I do. But I do desire that 50!
I hear ya! Felt the same but… nothing in the 50 f1 version is a must for me (as for you, the 56mm does it all as I need it to)… but that been said - this 50 is VERY nice!
I own the 90mm f/2 and I rented the 50m f/1 to see how I liked it. I like it a lot but I figured it would be not worth it to buy when I can rent it when needed.
I shoot the 50-140 and 16-55 2.8 lenses for portraits. It would be nice to have a faster option. I’m thinking the Viltrox 56 1.4 might be a good choice. If I’m going to buy a prime it’s either got to be inexpensive (Viltrox) or at least weather sealed. I live in Canada so harsh conditions are a reality for half the year.
Hi Lyndon, your comment was posted a year ago, what did you end up going for? I have the same lenses as you on an X-T4 and I'm looking at getting the 50mm f1.0, primarily as it's weather sealed (as you know, the 56mm isn't) which is a factor as I live in Scotland!
@@GreedyMonkey69 I just stuck with those 2.8 zooms and bump up the iso when I need to. I’d still like a fast portrait prime - I think Sigma just released one. Not sure if it’s weather sealed though. Let us know what you choose.
All 3 🤩😜 I LOVE the 56 f1.2 to be honest and that won’t change any time soon, that being said, I this the 90mm has a great compression while the 35mm is more versatile. Cheers
Awesome comparison! I do a lot of street portraits with friends for Instagram. Full body and waist up never headshots. What’s the sharpest lens or two you’d recommend? I have a Fujifilm X-T3.
Because the 50mm f1 is HUGE and for street I don’t find it appropriate. The 50mm f2 is very nice and sharp and small - so good for street but the extra stop you get with the 33mm f1.4 makes a much better bokeh for portraits and it’s not exaggeratedly big. But y’a - those 2 could do too if you like ‘em!
Great choices 👍🏼 and cool on getting the f1 to replace the f2. I think they serve different purposes and with the bokeh the f1 offers... I can only understand your decision! Take care
@@cris_photography f2 is a great lens, please don’t forget that. Everyone is so hyped about bokeh and max openings. But let’s not forget when we only had film, we made great foto’s amd bokeh was something that you would buy just a lomger lens for. The f1 is not a magic pill. F2 is sharp, fast and has also WR. Great for street photography.
Oh I also own a 50 f2 as well as a 23f2 for weddings during the day when you need a small, unobtrusive and compact yet effect set of lenses! I made a couple videos about this lens specifically and believe me - I love it. But for some specific work I much prefer having that extra stop of light (low light for example) and the shallow DOF. My all times favorite though still is the 56 f1.2 love the size and the rendition. That one will be my number one for a while I think... 🤩
@@cris_photography i agree with you! it’s great that with these small sensors we finally have serious lenses. That perform like a full sensor at a decent price and weight!
Don’t see the need for fujifilm to build this lens when they have the 56mm which is a more desirable focal length for portraits. If you are buying this lens for the bokeh your clients won’t notice the difference between f1.0 and f1.2 more so when the 56mm has 10mm (85mm vs75mm) when adding the crop factor. And you’ll be hard press to find any major differences in bokeh as well. The only two advantages of the 50mm f1 over the 56mm f1.2 are focusing speed and 1/2 step of light. And with update 4.0 to the X-T3 the 56mm is focusing super fast. So basically you’ll be paying almost double the price for 1/2 step of light and WR if you have an X-T3 or an X-T4. At least for me right now is not worth it.
Valid point! Im getting a used 56 today. Im looking for its dreamy and magical feel of it. I think i can handle the "slowness" of it, been used to 35 f1.4 which is also "slow"
@@cris_photography interesting! I take pictures of my daughter running around in burst 11 fps. Fujicrons line up performs better overall in terms of AFC, but i prefer (by much) the results from older 35 and 56. I havent tought about 27mm tho, hope i can get to try on how "slow" it is.. hahaha
Can I give you a tip having your cameras bounce around like that on a harness actually damages everything about your camera cameras were never designed to be bouncing around and hitting the side of your body. Just giving you the tip that it’s not good you’ve got a lot of componentry inside a camera and it does not to be designed to be bouncing around. I never ever would carry my cameras like that. If I need to cameras they go on a case and I pull one out and I take the other one out if I’m on a shoot, then I will have it strapped to my body so it can’t move but bouncing around like that actually damages the camera
I wish you had an affiliate link so I can purchase through it to help support your amazing work. Thank you so much for the informative video-so far your video is the reason why I bought it! I’m excited, hopefully it comes in before Christmas and New Year’s so I can get some beautiful bokeh!
Hello Vincent! Thanks a lot for the good words and... who knows, I might get into affiliate links one day indeed! But mainly, glad I could be of some help to a fellow Fuji user. I am sure you will have a lot of fun with this lens and you'll get the best x-mas shots ever ;) Take care!
50mm f1.0 much more sharper wide open than 56mm 1.2, and even sharper than 56 1.2 APD. I own all of them, so I know exactly what I'm talking about. Focus speed is also faster on 1.0, and I think it's not a last thing. If for someone these things important as for me I strongly suggest to buy 50mm 1.0.
Thanks for your feedback! I don’t doubt the sharpness, but to me having double the weight and size the entire day, unless you absolutely need to and you shoot wide open (which I don’t normally do) is pointless. Of course, for a regular shoot where you want to shoot wide open, you need tue autofocusing speed and you want best and sharper results then yes - 100% would take the 50mm f1. It’s good to see what other Fuji shooters use thanks!
You did a fantastic job with the side by side comparison Cris! I own the 56mm and recently have started to use it more experimenting with self portraiture. It's definitely more than enough lens for me right now. But I agree, that 50mm f1 is stunning. Have a good weekend! @sub_bourbon_chef
Sorry I hate to spoil the party - at 1.2 the 56 1.2 is sharper than the 1:00 at 1.2 and beyond. The new F1 is not the stellar lens we all expected. And have wait until you hear the AF working. POOR JOB FUJI. And I am a Fuji user....
Yes! I did the review on this channel of the 33 1.4 and the other day I did a comparaison with the new sigma 30mm f1.4 Am receiving the new 23 1.4 today btw.. can’t wait to test it out! Cheers!
Thanks for this review. Based on this and other reviews, I’m sticking with my 56mm f1.2 AND my 90mm f2 for portraits. When they’re on sale, BOTH of these lenses together only cost $150 more than just the 50mm f1.0, and TOGETHER they weigh only 100g more than just the 50mm f1.0. Asa professional wedding photographer, especially with weight limits on planes, I’d rather carry the 56mm f1.2 and the 90mm f2 instead of the 50mm f1.0.
I just added the 35 1.4 to my kit which include the 23 f2 and 56 1.2. I might replace the 23 f2 with the 1.4. Any recommendation ?
@@antigonooo Personally I would stick with the Fuji, which is what I have. That was actually the first prime that I bought with Fuji. They didn’t have the F2 version when I bought it, but I still would’ve opted for the 23mm f1.4
version as it’s sharper at F2, doesn’t get soft close up or wide-open like the f2 version.
That seems like a good choice indeed! Sorry for the delay 🤦🏻 trying to catch up!
Take care
I have the 50mmf1, this lense is incredible! I have rented both 56mms but they are just not giving what an f1 can show you.
The only bothersome is the 50mmf1's weight! lol! If attached to the camera body, its like holding 3-bodies together!
Very true 👍🏼
I have used the 90f2 the 56f1,2 and the 35f1,4, but from Thursday I will be using the 50f1, I just bought it second hand, at roughly 50% off the store price, I can't wait for it to show up, so that I can try it out.
Awesome Kenneth! Am sure you will really enjoy using it! You got a good deal looks like that’s great
Take care
@@cris_photography Thanks man, I am really looking forward to receive the lens, I have never shoot with one, because it is so expensive, I did not want to fall in love, and not have the money to buy one.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the lenses.
I also got mine second hand. Not quite as cheap as yours, but I’m super happy with it. It has hardly left my camera body since getting it.
@@paulinfrancis yes mine is almost glued to the camera by now, super lens. Sad for the guy who was in desperate need of money tho, but it was a super deal I godt.
I use the 56 for professional headshots and portraits. I love it but I’m definitely tempted to get the 50. At this point, I have no need, as the 56 is very good for what I do. But I do desire that 50!
I hear ya! Felt the same but… nothing in the 50 f1 version is a must for me (as for you, the 56mm does it all as I need it to)… but that been said - this 50 is VERY nice!
Awesome review! Well made 💯
Oh & my favorite lens is the XF mitakon 35mm F0.95 🤞🏽
Thanks a lot Micah - much appreciated! Nice on the mitakon 35mm - got to try it! 😌
Take care
Mitakon 35 f0.95! Yesss!
@@muatao9943 it’s a hidden gem 💎
I own the 90mm f/2 and I rented the 50m f/1 to see how I liked it. I like it a lot but I figured it would be not worth it to buy when I can rent it when needed.
Thanks for stopping by Dominique and for sharing your thoughts on this lens!
Cheers
I shoot the 50-140 and 16-55 2.8 lenses for portraits. It would be nice to have a faster option. I’m thinking the Viltrox 56 1.4 might be a good choice. If I’m going to buy a prime it’s either got to be inexpensive (Viltrox) or at least weather sealed. I live in Canada so harsh conditions are a reality for half the year.
Hi Lyndon, your comment was posted a year ago, what did you end up going for? I have the same lenses as you on an X-T4 and I'm looking at getting the 50mm f1.0, primarily as it's weather sealed (as you know, the 56mm isn't) which is a factor as I live in Scotland!
@@GreedyMonkey69 I just stuck with those 2.8 zooms and bump up the iso when I need to. I’d still like a fast portrait prime - I think Sigma just released one. Not sure if it’s weather sealed though. Let us know what you choose.
Reviewing the 3 sigmas in a few days 😊 can’t wait!
Is it 2x better? I actually switched from the Fuji 56 1.2 to a Viltrox 56 1.4. The AF is faster (photo and video) and the flare looks better to me.
Interesting! Gotta check that lens out. Thanks for the comment
For Portraits?🤔
35/1.4 - 56/1.2 - 90/2.0
All 3 🤩😜
I LOVE the 56 f1.2 to be honest and that won’t change any time soon, that being said, I this the 90mm has a great compression while the 35mm is more versatile.
Cheers
Awesome comparison! I do a lot of street portraits with friends for Instagram. Full body and waist up never headshots. What’s the sharpest lens or two you’d recommend? I have a Fujifilm X-T3.
I’d go with the 56mm f1.2 for portrait work or - actually - the 33mm 1.4 which is a tad wider and more versatile for waist type of portraits. Cheers
Thanks for the quick reply! Just curious, why not the 50mm f1.0 or the 50mm f2.0?
Because the 50mm f1 is HUGE and for street I don’t find it appropriate. The 50mm f2 is very nice and sharp and small - so good for street but the extra stop you get with the 33mm f1.4 makes a much better bokeh for portraits and it’s not exaggeratedly big. But y’a - those 2 could do too if you like ‘em!
Taking a look at the XF 33mm I’m convinced this is the lens for me! Thanks for the advice.
90f2 and 50 f1 are my favorite lenses. Just sold mij 50f2 for the f1
Great choices 👍🏼 and cool on getting the f1 to replace the f2. I think they serve different purposes and with the bokeh the f1 offers... I can only understand your decision!
Take care
@@cris_photography f2 is a great lens, please don’t forget that. Everyone is so hyped about bokeh and max openings. But let’s not forget when we only had film, we made great foto’s amd bokeh was something that you would buy just a lomger lens for. The f1 is not a magic pill. F2 is sharp, fast and has also WR. Great for street photography.
Oh I also own a 50 f2 as well as a 23f2 for weddings during the day when you need a small, unobtrusive and compact yet effect set of lenses! I made a couple videos about this lens specifically and believe me - I love it. But for some specific work I much prefer having that extra stop of light (low light for example) and the shallow DOF. My all times favorite though still is the 56 f1.2 love the size and the rendition. That one will be my number one for a while I think... 🤩
@@cris_photography i agree with you! it’s great that with these small sensors we finally have serious lenses. That perform like a full sensor at a decent price and weight!
@@Mowikan billy, I've 90mm f1. Do you think it wise to sell 90mm and buy the 50mm f1?
J’hésite beaucoup entre les deux justement... merci pour la vidéo qui est pour le coup instructive.
Content d’avoir pu t’aider Max - j’espère que tu trouveras l’objectif qui te convient le mieux.
Don’t see the need for fujifilm to build this lens when they have the 56mm which is a more desirable focal length for portraits. If you are buying this lens for the bokeh your clients won’t notice the difference between f1.0 and f1.2 more so when the 56mm has 10mm (85mm vs75mm) when adding the crop factor. And you’ll be hard press to find any major differences in bokeh as well. The only two advantages of the 50mm f1 over the 56mm f1.2 are focusing speed and 1/2 step of light. And with update 4.0 to the X-T3 the 56mm is focusing super fast. So basically you’ll be paying almost double the price for 1/2 step of light and WR if you have an X-T3 or an X-T4. At least for me right now is not worth it.
Very true !
The 56 is not the perfect video lens .. The new one is a dream
Valid point! Im getting a used 56 today. Im looking for its dreamy and magical feel of it. I think i can handle the "slowness" of it, been used to 35 f1.4 which is also "slow"
REALLY not that slow. Try the 27mm if you want « slow » 😱 the 56 is still my favorite lens - enjoy!!
@@cris_photography interesting! I take pictures of my daughter running around in burst 11 fps. Fujicrons line up performs better overall in terms of AFC, but i prefer (by much) the results from older 35 and 56. I havent tought about 27mm tho, hope i can get to try on how "slow" it is.. hahaha
Remember everybody half to stop a light doesn't mean half the ISO. It's more like 2/3 more ISO on the 56 versus the 50 f1
Thanks for the input Blake
Take care
Can I give you a tip having your cameras bounce around like that on a harness actually damages everything about your camera cameras were never designed to be bouncing around and hitting the side of your body. Just giving you the tip that it’s not good you’ve got a lot of componentry inside a camera and it does not to be designed to be bouncing around. I never ever would carry my cameras like that. If I need to cameras they go on a case and I pull one out and I take the other one out if I’m on a shoot, then I will have it strapped to my body so it can’t move but bouncing around like that actually damages the camera
Thanks for the advice 👍🏼 take care
I think the 56 looks better 😮
Still my favorite portrait lens to date
I wish you had an affiliate link so I can purchase through it to help support your amazing work. Thank you so much for the informative video-so far your video is the reason why I bought it! I’m excited, hopefully it comes in before Christmas and New Year’s so I can get some beautiful bokeh!
Hello Vincent! Thanks a lot for the good words and... who knows, I might get into affiliate links one day indeed!
But mainly, glad I could be of some help to a fellow Fuji user. I am sure you will have a lot of fun with this lens and you'll get the best x-mas shots ever ;)
Take care!
Lens hood without click? Really? It blows my mind.
Happy it does!
50mm f1.0 much more sharper wide open than 56mm 1.2, and even sharper than 56 1.2 APD. I own all of them, so I know exactly what I'm talking about.
Focus speed is also faster on 1.0, and I think it's not a last thing. If for someone these things important as for me I strongly suggest to buy 50mm 1.0.
Thanks for your feedback!
I don’t doubt the sharpness, but to me having double the weight and size the entire day, unless you absolutely need to and you shoot wide open (which I don’t normally do) is pointless. Of course, for a regular shoot where you want to shoot wide open, you need tue autofocusing speed and you want best and sharper results then yes - 100% would take the 50mm f1.
It’s good to see what other Fuji shooters use thanks!
You did a fantastic job with the side by side comparison Cris! I own the 56mm and recently have started to use it more experimenting with self portraiture. It's definitely more than enough lens for me right now. But I agree, that 50mm f1 is stunning. Have a good weekend! @sub_bourbon_chef
Thanks Muata, I can only agree with you!
Have a great weekend and keep shooting 😊
Sorry I hate to spoil the party - at 1.2 the 56 1.2 is sharper than the 1:00 at 1.2 and beyond. The new F1 is not the stellar lens we all expected. And have wait until you hear the AF working. POOR JOB FUJI. And I am a Fuji user....
Poor comment. I don't see much difference. Did you ever try the lens by yourself?
Interesting! Hard to tell but maybe you’re right. Thanks for sharing your thought and sorry for my MASSIVE delay in answering!
@@cris_photography - NO issues ! The Fuji 33 f1.4 is a CRACKER - have you tried one of those yet ?
Yes! I did the review on this channel of the 33 1.4 and the other day I did a comparaison with the new sigma 30mm f1.4
Am receiving the new 23 1.4 today btw.. can’t wait to test it out!
Cheers!