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Fujifilm XF Lenses: 56mm f/1.2 R APD
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Update: XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens has dropped from $899 to $750.
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Fujifilm Lenses:XF 56mm f/1.2 Features:
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Fujifilm Lenses:XF 56mm f/1.2 Features:
- Bright f/1.2 aperture for superior low-light performance
- 35mm-equivalent focal length of 85mm, ideal for portraits
- Internal focusing system ensuring swift focus adjustments
- Integrated stepping AF motor for quiet and smooth focusing, suited for videos and photos
- Double-sided aspherical element to combat chromatic aberrations
- Two extra-low dispersion elements for sharp, clear images
- HT-EBC multi-layer coating to minimize lens flare and ghosting
- Added coating on the rear side of the front-most lens element to further reduce ghosting
- Designed for Fujifilm X series APS-C-sized mirrorless digital cameras
- 11 elements in 8 groups optical design for unmatched image clarity
- Durable metal focus and aperture rings for tactile feedback and longevity
- Unique apodization filter for smoother bokeh outlines
- Sharp imagery even at F1.2 aperture
- Optical composition: 11 glass elements in 8 groups
- Aspherical glass element reduces spherical aberrations
- Two extra-low dispersion lens elements minimize chromatic aberrations
- HT-EBC coating ensures minimal ghosting and flare
- Integrates seamlessly with Fujifilm's X-Trans CMOS sensor for optimal image clarity
- Ideal for X Series camera bodies with LMO tech for improved lens performance
- First of its kind to utilize high-precision contrast AF with an apodization filter
- Film Simulation modes provide film-like colors and tones
- Pro Neg. Film Simulation mode optimized for portrait photography
- ND filter adjusts brightness in three different levels
- Metal focus and aperture rings for a premium feel and enhanced durability
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm for improved out-of-focus quality
- XF 56mm f/1.2 Lens $499
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 Lens is $500 lower (50% savings) than the $999 list price.
- About this product:
- Fujifilm 1 Year Warranty
- Additional Notes:
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
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Update: XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens has dropped from $899 to $750.
Adorama has select Fujifilm XF Lenses on sale. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Fujifilm Lenses:XF 56mm f/1.2 Features:
Adorama has select Fujifilm XF Lenses on sale. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.
Fujifilm Lenses:XF 56mm f/1.2 Features:
- Bright f/1.2 aperture for superior low-light performance
- 35mm-equivalent focal length of 85mm, ideal for portraits
- Internal focusing system ensuring swift focus adjustments
- Integrated stepping AF motor for quiet and smooth focusing, suited for videos and photos
- Double-sided aspherical element to combat chromatic aberrations
- Two extra-low dispersion elements for sharp, clear images
- HT-EBC multi-layer coating to minimize lens flare and ghosting
- Added coating on the rear side of the front-most lens element to further reduce ghosting
- Designed for Fujifilm X series APS-C-sized mirrorless digital cameras
- 11 elements in 8 groups optical design for unmatched image clarity
- Durable metal focus and aperture rings for tactile feedback and longevity
- Unique apodization filter for smoother bokeh outlines
- Sharp imagery even at F1.2 aperture
- Optical composition: 11 glass elements in 8 groups
- Aspherical glass element reduces spherical aberrations
- Two extra-low dispersion lens elements minimize chromatic aberrations
- HT-EBC coating ensures minimal ghosting and flare
- Integrates seamlessly with Fujifilm's X-Trans CMOS sensor for optimal image clarity
- Ideal for X Series camera bodies with LMO tech for improved lens performance
- First of its kind to utilize high-precision contrast AF with an apodization filter
- Film Simulation modes provide film-like colors and tones
- Pro Neg. Film Simulation mode optimized for portrait photography
- ND filter adjusts brightness in three different levels
- Metal focus and aperture rings for a premium feel and enhanced durability
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm for improved out-of-focus quality
- XF 56mm f/1.2 Lens $499
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 Lens is $500 lower (50% savings) than the $999 list price.
- About this product:
- Fujifilm 1 Year Warranty
- Additional Notes:
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
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Though, I will always argue that pixel peeping isn't really enjoying the hobby of photography. It's a hobby in and of itself to dissect technical aspects of photography. There's nothing wrong with that, and for a lot of people, it's an enjoyable pursuit of happiness.
In my opinion, 95% of all people that slap a 56 f1.2 R on a new 40MP camera aren't going to see a significant (key term) difference in an identical image taken on an older 16MP camera.
The ones that are, are going to be zoomed into the corners of each image playing "what's different" between the two images, and then will spend the next 20 hours of their life validating the time they spent zoomed into the corners on some internet forum to justify the time they spent analyzing the most minute of details of an image from a particular setup.
Again, just my opinion here... If you've got $1000 for a new lens to put on your top-of-the-line camera body, by all means buy the new top-of-the-line lens. But, if you want to save some money, and still take great images (on any camera that the lens will fit) to enjoy from a normal viewing perspective, save the cash and pick up the R version.
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But gen 1 lenses do have a great character to them.
Other than that, they're both great lenses.
You can't go wrong with the older version. Only real significant advantage with the WR is if you're shooting in rain or other stormy type weather.
But, considering this is pretty much a "portrait" lens - you're unlikely to be taking many portraits in the rain.
If money isn't a factor, get the new one. If you only have $500 to spend and need a 56 f1.2, buy this one.
The APD version seems like a lot of extra cash for little benefit.
Other than that, they're both great lenses.
You can't go wrong with the older version. Only real significant advantage with the WR is if you're shooting in rain or other stormy type weather.
But, considering this is pretty much a "portrait" lens - you're unlikely to be taking many portraits in the rain.
If money isn't a factor, get the new one. If you only have $500 to spend and need a 56 f1.2, buy this one.
The APD version seems like a lot of extra cash for little benefit.
Either the new 56 or 50 F/1 would be better.
Though, I will always argue that pixel peeping isn't really enjoying the hobby of photography. It's a hobby in and of itself to dissect technical aspects of photography. There's nothing wrong with that, and for a lot of people, it's an enjoyable pursuit of happiness.
In my opinion, 95% of all people that slap a 56 f1.2 R on a new 40MP camera aren't going to see a significant (key term) difference in an identical image taken on an older 16MP camera.
The ones that are, are going to be zoomed into the corners of each image playing "what's different" between the two images, and then will spend the next 20 hours of their life validating the time they spent zoomed into the corners on some internet forum to justify the time they spent analyzing the most minute of details of an image from a particular setup.
Again, just my opinion here... If you've got $1000 for a new lens to put on your top-of-the-line camera body, by all means buy the new top-of-the-line lens. But, if you want to save some money, and still take great images (on any camera that the lens will fit) to enjoy from a normal viewing perspective, save the cash and pick up the R version.
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Though, I will always argue that pixel peeping isn't really enjoying the hobby of photography. It's a hobby in and of itself to dissect technical aspects of photography. There's nothing wrong with that, and for a lot of people, it's an enjoyable pursuit of happiness.
In my opinion, 95% of all people that slap a 56 f1.2 R on a new 40MP camera aren't going to see a significant (key term) difference in an identical image taken on an older 16MP camera.
The ones that are, are going to be zoomed into the corners of each image playing "what's different" between the two images, and then will spend the next 20 hours of their life validating the time they spent zoomed into the corners on some internet forum to justify the time they spent analyzing the most minute of details of an image from a particular setup.
Again, just my opinion here... If you've got $1000 for a new lens to put on your top-of-the-line camera body, by all means buy the new top-of-the-line lens. But, if you want to save some money, and still take great images (on any camera that the lens will fit) to enjoy from a normal viewing perspective, save the cash and pick up the R version.
I shoot Canon (full frame) and Fuji (crop). My Canon lens collection is the most vast and versatile while my Fuji is my travel kit, mostly primes in the ultra wide to normal range.
Do I own some higher end, modern, sharp lenses like the Canon EF 16-35 F/4L IS or Sigma 35 F/1.4 Art? Sure, and they are great lenses that would be approved by the pixel peepers and lens sharpness reviewers.
But I own a lot of equipment that is not the "latest greatest" and would be snubbed by a technical snob. I figure if you got a camera with sensor tech from the past 10 years you got yourself a pretty awesome camera. My philosophy is that the gear is always better than me, never holding me back and I actually have some skill in this field.
In short my travel kit (Fuji) consists of a couple of X-Tran Sensor II era cameras (16 MP) and they produce excellent photographs. One of my favorite combos is the X-E2 with the 18 mm "pancake" lens... a fairly compact package. Not the highest res sensor or sharpest lens... but both have character and are capable of producing stunning shots.
Throw out EXIF data, etc. and just print some good photos and no one is going to be able to guess what model camera you shot it with or what lens. Photography is an art, not a science contest. It's all about the content.
If you're wondering about getting the APD or not, see this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ac0djtOqCI
Neither of these are the new Weather resistant lens that came out last year.
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But gen 1 lenses do have a great character to them.
- Gen 1 & 2 both have old technology DC motors and not Linear motors thus both suck equally, non good in this department.
- Yes, WR version is WR or Weather resistant. Kudus to this. But a lot heavier and much larger. If I'm to carry, I want smaller & lighter!
- On the subject of IQ, you are only half correct as it is the extreme corners of the image, that Image Quality is better on Gen 2. Central IQ (What matters to a portrait photographer or most others) is identical and very good for extreme wide-open F of 1.2. I really don't give a big merit in this regard to 2.
- The biggest (And emphasis on the major BIG) advantage of Gen 2 to 1 is the decrease in minimum focusing distance which is (I believe) 50 cm for Gen 2 and 70cm for Gen 1. So a hefty 20cm difference should make one willing to make a move.
However, I know well how to spend $15 on an electrically coupling macro-focusing ring kit from Chinese sellers that will add a lot more than that to me and is significantly cheaper without any loss of quality or anything. Sorry Gen 2.
- What makes me totally a keeper of Gen 1 is the fact that I am a bokeh sucker. It's been a long time and longer road that I have gone through to get the very much and critically wanted Onion Ring Bokeh, by utilizing either older projector lenses, adapted for mirrorless, or finding a clean version of old Triplan or Diaplan lenses s.a. Zeiss or it's variants (Very hard to get exactly what you want due to age and wear and tear of decades passed). Gen 1 has the nicest Onion Ring bokeh wide open any modern lens can provide you! However, due to significant so-called improvement in design and improved computer optical design technology and by the virtue of adding 2 ED glass (Expensive) and aspherical ones, the not-so-smart engineers did actually eliminate this!!!! Go figure out why.
This is a total deal breaker for me and the final decisive point to stay with Gen 1.
Though you may argue due to having more diaphragm blades in Gen 2 (I believe 11 vs 7 in Gen1), the bokeh is nicer when you stop down a bit on Gen 2 but anyone who understands bokeh, only decreases the focusing distance wide open F and not increase in F number.
For me, Gen 1 is the ultimate and till they come with a really better AFing, I will not upgrade. Then even then, I will continue to keep my Gen 1 as am pretty sure they will not go back to Onion Ring bokeh in any new or future generation as their engineers are not artful, artists or real photographers! Sorry Fuji (And I still love you for all you do, for me).
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