Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR - One Month Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- In this video, I'll be running you through my thoughts on the new version of Fujifilm's short telephoto, the XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR. I've had the lens for just over a month now and have photographed dozens of jobs with it. Hopefully this video will help you to consider if this is the lens for you.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - Build Quality and Features
4:12 - Technical Image Quality
7:33 - Creative Image Quality
10:20 - Conclusion and Slideshow
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As usual, a really great review - many thanks!
I really appreciate this review. Just what I needed, an honest and clear review that doesn't exaggerate things like autofocus capabilities. Thank you!
Thanks, Matthew! Glad it was helpful. The AF is definitely different, but not really as significant as Fujifilm's other recent releases. Here's to hoping there will be a bigger difference with the X-T5.
Most objective, to-the-point review on RUclips so far. Excellent work, Dylan. Thank you! 👍🙏
Thanks, Paul. Just how I feel after a month of using it day-in-day-out, as always. Hope it was helpful!
Thanks so much Dylan. Great review as always 👏
Thanks for watching, Hans!
Thank you for yours reviews, I really appreciate yours considerations and the way you talk about it. I’m also glad to watching your pictures in all yours videos, totally different from my reality, here in Italy. For the most of time, I’m a bride photographer, radically using just the 23 and 56 primes lenses.
It’s a pity learning from you about the less improvement of the AF; I replaced my old 23 f1.4 after seeing your contents, felt in love with the linear motor! I had the hope to find the same improvement in this new 56, having now the project to start recording videos too, with the H2s that I’ve already bought.. Thanks you for your time and for sharing your experience. Have a great light, man!
Thanks, Enri! I really appreciate you stopping by. If you have a Fujifilm store nearby, it might be worth seeing how this lens performs on your H2S. You might find that it plays nicer. I'll also update once my X-T5 arrives.
Really like your videos. Calm and on point. Love the slideshows 👍
Thanks, Mario! Will have to add some more images into the slideshows!
Just got one and LOVE IT! Amazing glass.
Great review. Thank you
Really appreciate the video, seeing your work with it and your experience with the af-c for example was super helpful. Very excited to shoot weddings and events with the lens (ordered it this morning before seeing this funny enough)
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and enjoy your new lens!
a helpful and fair review, thank you
Great review thank you… I had the old one and it was my favorite focal length for weddings and portraits. I love the new one… I think it’s an improvement in every area. If I only could have one lens, this would be it.
Great review Dylan!🙂
Thanks for watching.
Excellent, very objective review, as usual. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Bought this last month after missing my old 56mm, which I sold last 2021. The 56mm is my bread and butter lens, and with the new one, I’m thoroughly impressed with the improvement. Sharper, faster and smoother bokeh. Now I bought the new 23mm 1.4 too to pair it up with this and I’m all set.
really good review. Thank you for sharing! Subscribed!
Great video and review. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for the review, it’s so nice to hear from a real professional photographer who has a tonne of use with the lens rather than somebody who is just the day with it ❤️🔥📸
Thanks! It's hard to say anything about a lens during the honeymoon period... Hope you got something useful from the video!
Loved the video thank you. I’m hoping to combine this with the xt5
Awesome video, thanks for sharing, Dylan!
Thanks for watching! Hope it was helpful.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer indeed - bought it and freakin love it!
6:02 Beautifully said! I couldn't agree more!!
Good and hard work. Thank you!
Thank you too!
Very good review here buddy. another subscriber
I was hesitating between f2 version but not anymore im going for the 56. I bought the 33 when I saw your review of it , my very first prime lens and since all I want is shoot with prime I just love the experience. Thanks again and the slide show at the end is always the icing on the cake !
Glad to hear this was helpful. The 56 is a bit of a special lens. In a way, it's like slide film... You feel like everything it touches has a bit of a sparkle to it. Once you get through that, it's a workhorse that can produce some really beautiful images.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer Thank you :)
Thank you for this honest and detailed review. I was surprised about the autofocus motor design. Hopefully Fuji can speed it up via firmware.
So was I, to be honest! I really thought we'd see either a linear or a stepping motor. Let's see how things go with the newer bodies. Fujifilm managed to breathe new life into the first generation of primes through firmware, so perhaps we'll see the same sort of improvements here.
Excellent video, as always. IMO, you have the most reliable, trustworthy reviews on the internet. That being said, I was surprised you referred to the X-H2 as a "bit of a toy". I put in a preorder for the X-T5, moving up from my X-T30 (I still have my X100T). Can't wait. As an enthusiast, I chose it over the X-H2 because I'm not a fan of PSAM cameras, I love the 'analog' photocentric features of the X series, and I have no interest in using (and paying for) the features of videocentric cameras. But the X-H2 is technically very sophisticated, having everything the X-T5 has internally (and in some cases more, e.g. the higher res EVF), plus the extra video features. For me, it's more that I enjoy the physical act of using the X-T over the conventional PSAM cameras, and I have no interest in the advanced video features.
Thanks for watching, Scott!
I didn't want to go into the X-H2 much here because that's not what the video is about, but essentially it's down to the materials used in the construction, I think. Much like the GFX 50R or the Sony A7 series, I don't doubt that the materials are high quality, but they feel very plasticky to the touch. The X-T series have a solid feeling to them that inspires confidence in me. Just a personal thing. I wouldn't read too much into it.
@@polygoncoco Not weird at all. Different things appeal to different people. :)
I purposely avoided the newer sensor fuji with the 40MP so I wouldn't deal with large raws but seeing pictures taken from this lens on the newer sensor got me wanting to upgrade. The pictures hit harder on the newer sensor.
Hey Dylan, great points, thanks for sharing your experience and very nice examples too. I have the 90mm f/2 and, boy... what a lens. It focuses the fastest of any lens Fujifilm I've experienced on my X-T3, and it focuses so closely too, right? I have taken wonderful photos of flowers really up close, it remains sharp up close and and the backgrounds, oh soooo... good.
I am loving seeing the added sharpness of the new 56mm and the reduced min focus distance, as that's always high up on my list of lens features. Shame about the AF still being somewhat slow and clunky sounding. If it was anything like the quad linear motors of the 90mm f/2, I'd be shelling out £1k to order one right now. Even though I've already shelled out too much when I ordered an X-T5 earlier today! 😅
For full context, by the way, I'm getting the X-T5 for the IBIS whilst maintaining the dials and my favoured screen mech in a compact body. I'm taking any AF improvements and bigger battery as a bonus. The 40MP could be excessive but, sadly, I can't spec a camera myself.
Nice review and I agree with everything you say. I was also disappointed about the AF speed and was kind of surprised when I saw that Jonas Rask says the new lens is much faster than the old one. I'm getting my X-T5 soon and hope that the AF will be a bit faster. Other than that I'm happy with the lens and I sold my XF50mm F1 because of it.
The autofocus seems mildly improved in some respects, as I mentioned, but not the night-and-day difference I was hoping for. Hopefully the new cameras will bring it to another level.
Can't wait to see what you think of your new lens when it is on the XT5.
My X-T3 is on its last legs, so there's definitely an X-T5 in my future... I'll share some thoughts towards the end of the year.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer Well mine is on pre order, they say the 17th of Nov in the UK but I won't hold my breath.
Thank you Dylan! Great review as always, with great images to view too. Any chance to look at the 200mm f2 from fuji in the future?
Thanks for watching! Not likely I'll ever look at that lens. It's not something I'd ever use so I wouldn't even know where to start!
Love the review, informtive and balanced. Thanks.
Do you have any AF impressions on the newer 40mp/xt5 bodies?
Since I wasn’t using my old 56/1.2 very often, I sold it and got an $89 TTArtisan 50/1.2 manual focus lens. This freed up enough money to put towards the purchase of the 16-80 zoom for travel usage when I don’t want to change lenses. (Like you, I have a wife-factor.) But the TTArtisan 50/1.2 has surprised me. It’s a fun lens, and I’m enjoying it. The Bokeh (quality) and transition from in-focus to out-of focus are really very nice. Better than the old Fuji 56/1.2. The TT isn’t very sharp wide open, but is sharp stopped down. Plenty sharp for 26Mp sensor even when pixel peeping.
I actually picked up that little lens for about the same cost and enjoyed using it for a while. It produces great results when you have the time to work with it. For me, I really appreciate the flexibility that good AF brings to my bread-and-butter work. That makes the TT a no-go for that stuff, but definitely a fun addition to the bag when I'm just walking around doing my own thing.
Very informative video mate, I too recently went to my local camera store in Brisbane City and have to agree that the XH2 does feel a little 'to toy like' in my hands. I was really hoping it would be close to the same build quality as the older XH1 but it doesnt. I really hope if a Xpro4 finally does drop later this year or eatly 2024 that it doesn't follow suit going smaller and more of a plastic feel.
Anyway I'll be adding a lens or 2 for now (perhaps this 56 and the new xf8) and hope the Xpro 4 is just around the corner. I am considering a XH1 to compliment my lens purchase for something for solid and better grip in hand adding the vertical grip for my larger hefty zooms being the 16-55mm & 100-400 tele.
If the X-T5 is anything to go by, it's definitely a trend Fujifilm is following. I'll chat more about that in my review, but it doesn't quite feel like the previous cameras.
You've got some big lenses, there. You'll definitely appreciate the larger grip with those. Two hands for stability with those badboys, to be sure.
Dylan you're brilliant, thanks for this.
I can relate to so much of this content, even the first world problems like the reverse hood blocking the aperture ring 😆
I find the 50mmish line from Fuji a bit problematic. There really isn't a single 50 or 56mm that 'can do it all'.
The 50/1 is super, but of course large, heavy, expensive and has the 'worst AF', not having LM harms that camera from a future proofing perspective imo. A big investment with still some problems...
The 50/2 is small, cute, light and great AF, but... it's f2 and that's that.
The old 56/1.2 isn't WR.
The new 56/1.2 ticks ALL the boxes except for LM (argh Fuji!).
So I am left in a similar position to you. I own the 50/2 and 90/2 and go between those two lenses for my wedding and event work. I have learned to really appreciate the 90/2 for this kind of work, allowing my clients and subjects some breathing room between me and my camera. I wonder if owning the new 56/1.2 that I might STILL want to carry the 90/2 for those reasons, and whilst the faster aperture of 1.2 will give me much cleaner images, a lot of the times I use the 90/2 the speaker can be lit pretty good... I can't ferry both those lenses about on a gig... so I wonder if I can really let the 90/2 go in replace of the 56, I don't think I can!
Viltrox are supposedly coming out with a 75/1.2, that might be a wickedly nice lens. I wish Fuji would produce something similar with LM and WR at that range, even 75/2 or 75/1.4 could be really welcomed!
That's a lot to unpack! You've hit a lot of the considerations I made while deciding whether this lens would be worth it.
Honestly, it's on a job-by-job basis that I'll take one of these lenses over the other. I'm in a fortunate position in that Seoul is an extremely safe place where nobody really steals anything (except bicycles, damnit!). This means that for a corporate event or the likes, I can take a rolling bag full of lenses, put it in the corner, and switch out without having to worry about carrying them all day.
When it comes to my couple and family sessions, the 56mm is the one now. I haven't had any issues working with it alongside a couple of other primes. This reminds me, it's time to update my family kit video!
Great review. Not sure how Kevin Mullins got several perfectly sharp wide open shots at the London Marathon, but they’re out there and look amazing.
Over short distances, 6 year olds will outpace a marathon runner. ;)
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer lol good one and so true!
Reliable and clear test.
„No LM“ - the deciding factor.
I had thought so, as well. In the end, the better IQ got me and I'm willing to work with the lack of good tracking in my own case.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer I replaced my 56/1.2 with the 50/1.0, as I a don't care about size or weight too much. It's AF isn't a speed daemon too, but it's much more secure and it works very well with the XH2 and XH2s (these aren't "toys" - much better grip and balance with bigger lenses, much better EVF, buffer, speed thanks to the cf express card....). Nevertheless I would have replaced it with 56/1.2 WR LM.... saving a lot of money now ;-)
I wish Fujifilm prioritized autofocus speed on this update even if they sacrificed the f1.2 aperture for f1.4. With that, you can have 3 choices in terms of short tele primes. The 50mm f2 for compact and fairly fast lens, the 56mm f1.4 or f1.2 II for fast AF wide aperture lens, 50mm f1.0 for the best IQ and character but larger and slower.
I absolutely agree that a focus on improving the autofocus to the level of the other lenses would be a benefit to me as well. I do also think that you'd have found an equal number of people who would be annoyed by the release of an f/1.4 lens rather than an f/1.2. Such is the nature of the internet.
Great review as usual, Dylan, thank you!
I think the lack of LM in the new 56 is the result of Fujifilm trying not to shoot themselves on the foot with the 50 1.0. By not incorporating LM in the 50 F1, Fujifilm has created a difficult situation for themselves in that if the new 56 has LM, it would render the 50 F1 useless, as most people will gravitate towards the 56…..as a 50 F1 owner, I would have been fine with Fujifilm charging a little bit more and the lens to be slightly larger and heavier but have a LM in the F1 since it’s already large, heavy and quite expensive, a little more wouldn’t hurt as much if they have blindingly fast AF
I think it’s unrelated, I believe the LM focusing system would’ve increased the size enough to upset most buyers of this lens, they even had polls asking people what was more important
Possbily so. I feel like they've done this with a few of their lenses by trying to offer something for everyone instead of trying to really make the best possible option for a certain type of photography, which is much more what they've attempted with the bodies in the X series.
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Great review. As always!
I’ve several questions:
1. Will the XT5 improve the auto focus response?
2. Will the subject to camera distance be the same as the 56mm compared to using the GF110?
3. Except for large prints can the XT5 56mm WR be considered an actual replacement of the GFX100S and the GF110? And if not a 1 for 1 replacement how close a match up is it?
The reason for my question is that the 110mm is truly striking lens but the GFX-110mm is just a lot of gear.
(The reason for my question in case you or readers are interested, is that while I shoot primarily landscape, I’m still hoping for a one bag one kit solution and would like to leave the 110mm behind. I find I always do some portrait work no matter what. )
Hi Dylan..great review.so happy you tested this on the xt4.the auto focus test I've been seeing on RUclips use the 40 mp cameras xt5 or hs.which I'm guessing will make the auto focus faster then the test on your xt4.but for me this test is perfect it gives me a idea how it will perform on my xt2.I feel the 50 f2 still is a good option for kids with older xt models.if the 56 had LM I agree it would be a win.just been eyeing the old lens for awhile now aswell as the new one.but I might stay with 50f2.thanks again for such a great review.curious are you still using the100v for own personal photography?
Don't take these samples as a guide to how it will perform on the X-T2... that's a few generations behind in terms of AF now.
The X100V is still in my hand almost every day.
Great review! Thank you! If I may ask, how would you compare the new 56 vs the 50f1.0 not considering size and weight but the IQ and Bokeh?
I’d love to know this too
I own a 50mm f1 and would love to k ow if it’s even worth buying this lens. I don’t intend to sell the 50mm
I don't own the 50mm f/1 any more. I actually preferred the old 56mm over it because the size and weight didn't really offer a proportional increase in results. If I had to give my off-the-cuff opinion, I'd say the new lens is sharper and has more contrast. But that's just from memory and I couldn't say for sure without using the two side-by-side.
I will keep the old one and have the original 23mm but if it's your work and a professional then may be
In regard to Auto-focus, has anyone noticed a difference with the camera in "Performance Mode" vs Normal mode? I'm not sure of everything speeded up in Performance Mode, but faster AF is supposedly one of the benefits.
I've honestly never put the camera into "normal mode". Batteries can be recharged and replaced. I'd be interested to know if it makes a difference as well, out of pure curiosity.
If only Fuji had improved the focus speed. I have the earlier "R" model and having really mixed emotions about it. When it's on it is ON. Extremely sharp and beautiful at 1.2. But getting this thing to focus in low light is frustrating to the point of not wanting it on my camera. As a photojournalist I shot with a Nikkor 50 1.2. If only the manual focus on the Fuji were smooth...that would be a game-changer for me.
Do you feel that the 50mm f1 had better autofocus vs the new 56? Also thanks for the video! Really informative :)
Great video 👌 how does this new 56mm compare to the gf110mm for use at weddings?
I don't shoot weddings regularly or really consider X and GFX to be in the same realm. That's a really tough question for me to answer.
What filter do you use to shot against the sun?
Hi Dylan, thanks for this very good review and comparison with the older 56. Did you try the Sigma 56/1.4 yet? I use the XT5 with the old 56/1.2 and think about upgrading either to the new 56 or to the Sigma (I do not really need the F1.2).
Wait for the upcoming comparison. I currently have six different 56mm lenses and will be pitting them against each other.
Thanks for your in-depth review. Out of curiosity, how do you feel about the new 56 vs the 50 f2 and the 50 f1 (which you sold)? I am on the fence on buying some faster primes for Fuji... I have a couple of the f2 compact primes, but almost always run with the f2.8 zooms. For faster primes I have been adapting my Canon L-series primes with inconsistent results. I do mostly commercial work and headshots, but also cover the occasional family / wedding. Cheers!
Absolutely the 56mm for my work. The f/2 focuses much faster, but loses all feeling in the images (if that's important to you), and as I mentioned in my f/1 video, it's just not different enough and focuses way too slowly to be useful. Hope that helps!
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer Thanks! I am going to pull the trigger on the new 56.
56 1.2 in purchase links is for old version - most people would catch this, but some might not
The top link is for the new one. I just haven't updated my current gear list with the new one yet as I wanted people to have both.
Thanks for another great review. In the beginning you mention holding X-H2 at a local store and feeling that it was more of a toy. Could you elaborate a bit? I’m looking for a high resolution camera. Why would you choose X-T5 over it? Thanks.
I mentioned this below and it does seem like I've ruffled a few fanboy feathers. For me, the materials employed feel a lot like those in Sony's A7 series. They feel almost plasticky. I don't doubt in any way that they're robust and durable. But, for me personally, they feel a little like a child's toy. Much like the GFX 50R, if I'm honest.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer Very good to know! I’m no fanboy (unless we are talking Nikon, Z6 and higher), and since I have little opportunity to hold the thing at the moment, your info is most valuable.
Lond story short: if you are going to use this lens with older bodys like xt4, xt3, xs10 the upgrade for the autofocus only is just NOT WORTH IT.
With flagship models like XH2s, which i had for couple of days with new 56/1,2 is a totally different song.. Af is VERY accurate, VERY fast. But still in fuji level.
Maybe Fuji will fix some hunting issues with Firmware updates in the future. Cuz I had some scenarios where subject moving towards the camara, and all of the shot were perfectly in focus, AND there were some scenarios where 4 out of 6 shots were totally unusable, and lets keep in mind that I was using what Fuji calls their fastest camera - XH2s.
Fingers cross for the future.
Thanks for the review!
I put my X-T3 on a tripod with this new 56mm for a self-portrait, had both AF-C and face/eye detection on, and it didn't come close to nailing focus for the few shots I took. I then switched to the 33mm which nailed every shot.
@@SquirrelHybrid
I had xt3 at the moment I bought this lens.. and yeah.
Comparing it to x-s10 which I own now, it was quite bad situation in terms of AF.
So I do know what you talking about.
Even on x-s10 eye af is useless. It’s better to set for zone focusing and AF-C and results are significantly better.
Not any faster than my old 56 on my X-T2
@@nugunzer
Well that’s what I’m saying..
you pare it with xh2’s or upcoming xt5, it will be fine (but just fine for now) and maybe later with FW updates we’ll get a bit better experience 🙂
I had the old version and loved the images… but, the focus noises and performance wasn’t any good for a little video shooting. I now have the new Sigma 56 and it blows the old version of the Fuji away… a lot lighter and smaller, and silent/fast. I’d be interested to see how it compares on the newer Fuji sensors with 40mp.
How is the image quality of the Sigma vs. the old Fuji 56/1.2? Did you try it now with the XT5 or another 40MP sensor?
@@dirk.4711 I'd say it was as good or better. I didn't have the newer sensor though so I cant vouch for that.
Hi, got a question for you and I hope you have an answer. What lenses do you use for your events? Sony shooter here, and about the switch to the dark side. I was thinking 18 1.4, 33 1.4, 56 1.2 WR and the 50-140. Am I missing a gem? Events can be a bit like weddings. I want to base my kit of weddings, can make the rest work around it.
Hi Steven! Welcome to the dark side.
You've pretty much got it covered. Most of what I shoot is reasonably slow moving, so I no longer use my zooms. My current kit is 18, 23, 33, 56, 90. It's working really well for me. Plenty of light and gorgeous images.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer awesome, thnx. Also eyeballing the upcoming viltrox 75 1.2
I do wonder why Fuji didn’t upgrade the AF fully, I don’t feel it could have added much in size weight and cost. Have the 33 and 90 so a fast lens between would have been welcomed ( I have the 50 f2 and have used / loved the older 56 - however this one is long gone) Viltrox 75 ?????
I'm right there with you. With the size and weight increase already, I don't see the issue with increasing it slightly and really bringing it up to spec. It's optically a great lens, but it's hampered by it's AF, for sure.
Do you think it’d be okay to pair this lens with an X-T1? I’m considering this lens because of the WR.
No reason it wouldn't be a great option. You'll get great results.
Thanks for the review video Dylan. I own both Fujifilm 50mm f2 and 56mm f1.2 (the old version). I think i can say that the reason i own 50mm f2 even if i have 56mm f1.2 is only the light weight and compactness. Because i need that light weight and compactness too in some of my shooting scenarios like daily life shoots or the street photography. But 56mm f1.2 is definitely one of my most favorite lenses for the planned shoots like product, fashion, stock and etc, even if i still own the old version. That's why i can't imagine such a lot i would love it when get the new one with so much improvement apparently. I think i always will keep and upgrade this lens whenever Fujifilm makes the new versions with the improvements. However, still, i am a bit confused when Sigma announced Fuji X mount 56mm f1.4 and when i saw its almost flawless performance. Did you have chance to use and review this beautiful lens? At least did you read or watch some of the reviews which are rating and recommending it highly? It looks an amazing lens with the sharpness, contrast, color rendering, AF speed & silence and most importantly with the f1.4 wide aperture in a great compactness and super light weight (only 280 gr). And when i consider that i have the 50mm f2 just because of the light weight and compactness, i had an intuition that this game changer lens might perfectly serve for both of my shooting scenarios which would be much more budget friendly and minimal way of owning photo equipments. Because once i have this only 280 gr. f1.4 lens instead of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2, i won't need to have 50mm f2 neither. That lens is only 200 gram, so a bit lighter than Sigma 56mm f1.4. But when i consider that i would get f1.4 wide aperture, sharpness, AF speed of Sigma 56mm which is compared with Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 and found at least equal in many reviews, i think 80 gram weight difference is pretty negligible. Moreover, i would have only one lens in a super light weight & compactness, wide aperture and sharpness instead of having two Fujifilm lenses that one is light weight & compact and one big & heavy which wouldn't offer to me better performance even in this togetherness versus the Sigma which is alone and much lighter. But honestly, most of the comparison reviews which i read or watched were between old version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 and Sigma 56mm f1.2 since the new version of Fujifilm 56mm f1.2 is pretty new in the market. So, i don't have much info and data that how Sigma 56mm f1.4 would perform versus new Fujifilm 56mm f1.2. Also, i think the biggest downside of Sigma 56mm f1.4 is the lack of the aperture ring which i really like a lot. But i think i can get use it with time by controlling the aperture with the front or rear command dial. I really would like to hear your opinion about Sigma 56mm f1.4 which is highly rated & recommended in many reviews that shows it's at least in an equal performance with Fujifilm 56mm f1.2, even the weight and the price are literally half of it. Of course also about my intuition about getting and using only Sigma 56mm f1.4 instead of keeping and using two Fujifilm lenses as 50mm f2 and 56mm f1.2. Thanks in advance!
In my opinion, you have grosly exaggerated the “underperformance” of the previous 56. For a 26 Mp sensor of the X-T4 - it has more than enough of everything.
As I mentioned in the video, the old 56mm never disappointed me. I have been using it since I had my X-T1. However, with the slough of newer lenses released, it showed its age and was hard to use side by side. The new lens is a HUGE difference.
Beautiful review, as always. I´ve gone back to Canon for my paid work (because of the bigger sensor) but I just can´t let go of Fuji completely. It´s such a nice system and I just love the cameras and lenses- I have an X-Pro 2 with the new 33mm f1,4 lens and the X-100 T next to my me just to please my eyes with them and take them in the hand ocassionally :) I never do that with my Canon stuff...I´m probably going to use both systems as long as I can afford it and the new 56mm f1,2 is on my wish list...
The amount of R&D money that goes into "full-frame" systems is absolutely astounding and, sometimes, enviable. I must admit, I've considered going back to Nikon from time to time, but the investment in time and money is just too much. The Fujifilm system gets me the closest to the results I want of any system I've ever used and that's what really keeps me from stepping away.
6:20 I watched a video from Fuji about the 56mm and they mentioned why they decided to do what they did with the AF motors used in the new lens. I forget the reason they mentioned but they did have a specific reason for it (knowing it would be slower).
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How you compare new 56mm 1.2 WR to 90mm F2?
Different beasts for different purposes. They're both excellent. I use both at many of my sessions for different fields of view.
hi, if i am a makeup artist, i better buy 56 mm or 50 mm I would be very grateful if you would answer it
Buy the lens that fits within your budget. They're both great and will make great portraits. Spend your time and money learning to use the lens you get rather than worrying about which one to buy.
9:10 alien confirmed
The reason Fuji didn't put LM in this new 56 is to not cannibalize the 50 F/1.0, I guess.
That could be true, for sure. I honestly wonder how many of those 50mm f/1s Fujifilm is actually selling. It's a bit like the Noct, in my view. I owned it and let it go since the differences were so minimal for my work.
I'm curious how you'd think this lens would work for video with a stationary subject in a documentary style production
My opinion would be absolutely meaningless as I never shoot anything like that. What I can say is that a videographer colleague of mine used the old version for years with no issues. You'll be manual focusing anyway, so you could really use any lens you want. Sorry I can't be of more help, but it's not what I do.
Lack of LM makes it a hard no from me
Linear motor are great for sport and video when fast auto-focus is absolutely necessary. Now if like me you only do still photography, does it really matter if the auto-focus is 100 milliseconds faster?! We are not talking about accuracy here but speed. Do you need speed? You see, photography is an art where time isn't the most important factor, far from it...
@@xmj6830 I don't disagree, but it's not a cheap lens and the lack of LM puts it at odds with other Fuji releases in recent times. It's a portrait lens so LM not a necessary element to do that job well, but it's not hard to imagine portrait subjects eg children who mightn't sit still and pose where that faster focus could help.
@@TroupeGoal I agree, family portrait asks for quick response. Last night I've double checked my 18mm and 33mm auto-focus response and yeah it's fast and silence on my X-H2. The 56mm meant to be my next purchase but if I would learn that a refresh of it is soon to come with a LM I would wait..
The AF on this lens is really disappointing. I've owned the previous version and I've got recently the new one : I almost feel its AF is worse than the previous one ! I also prefer the oval shape of bokeh in the corners from the previous lens, than the classic anonymous cat's eye shape on this one. The previous one had an optical signature you could recognize on the pictures, this one definitively not.
Interesting observations. In my initial notes about the lens, I'd also scribbled "How could Fujifilm make the AF worse???" But over time, I realised that it behaves a bit differently and once I got in sync with it, it was fine. Interesting thoughts on the bokeh. For me, I don't mind it and I'm really glad to see the CAs gone from around the highlights. That bugged me quite a bit at times.
@@DylanGoldbyPhotographer You are right, CA correction and sharpness improvement does matter. As I work with X-T3s, I am curious to see how AF works on X-T4 and X-T5 : is it quicker ? more quiet ?
lol most of this is him trying to justify he's previous 56 purchase LOL. sir, you're now obsolete
Loved the video thank you. I’m hoping to combine this with the xt5
You're welcome. That's another reason I upgraded and will be sharing my thoughts on that once the X-T5 arrives, as well.