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Fujifilm XF Lenses: 56mm f/1.2 R APD Expired
$750
$1,499.00
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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.
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Fujifilm Lenses:XF 56mm f/1.2 Features:
Adorama has select Fujifilm XF Lenses on sale. Shipping is free.
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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
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- Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 Lens is $500 lower (50% savings) than the $999 list price.
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- Fujifilm 1 Year Warranty
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Fuji Lenses:
- XF 56mm f/1.2 Lens [adorama.com] $499 - OOS
- XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD Lens [adorama.com] $750
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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.
The newer WR version is weather resistant. The one for $499 is not.
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.