This is a typical niche lens, with associated instructions for use. The lens is not really lightweight, the autofocus is not top-tier, and its usefulness has a limited bandwidth. But if you hit the sweet spot once you find….
Pros
- Bright! A real lichtslurper
- Bokeh! Nice roll off from sharp to blurry
- Sharp, strong colours and fine contrast
- Super for portraits
- Price-performance ratio
- Lens hood included
Cons
- OFF slowly due to the large hunk of glass
- Focal length is on the long side
- A real niche lens, not get along with everybody
Final conclusion
Score: 5Per criterion
AF speed
Score: 4
InleidingToen I was looking for a mirrorless replacement for my SLR camera, and there were a lot of brands over, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. I bowed to the MFT camp, with the E-M1. The lenses I love, was the “Panleica” 25/1.4 and the Nocticron 42.5/1.2. However, the crop factor of 2x was very much, because I also have a lot of work with vintage manual focus lenses (especially the 50mm).
Then came Fuji suddenly with the XF 56 f/1.2, and with the Graphite Silver version of the X-T1… let’s try it out in the store and I was to, I went to my SLR swap for a Fuji.Typical Fuji XF 56 f/1.2 is not a lens for everyday or for the masses, that may be clear. Despite the fact that the “have, have, have” factor is very high, you need to for yourself well check this out, you have that much money is worth. When I got my Canon yet, I was saving up for the EF 85/1.2 and in that light, is the XF 56 is a strong deal, because they cost only half.
The 56 is a true lichtslurper with its 1.2 opening and it is really great to be in a dark room and the 18-55 to change with this. Of f/4 (@55) to f/1.2 is really a huge difference. You see so much more in your viewfinder and you can use normal shutter speeds work.
For concerts, this lens more useful than one with OIS, because by the shorter shutter speeds, you have less likely to suffer from motion blur. There can be no OIS dread.
This huge hunk of glass, however, is its flip side: that jampotglazen should also be moved if you want to focus on. Not that the AF is very slow, but the inertia becomes noticeable, and you should be prudent to work to prevent your lens is going to hunt on the essential moments.
Fortunately, manual focus on the Fuji’s also a fantastic arranged with the various viewfinder options, because I use that often with this lens. At f/1.2 you really need to on the book work correctly, because blur is also really blurry.
On sunny days, you will still need an ND filter to bring if you are at f/1.2 to work. Happy to have you on the newer body’s electronic shutter up to 1/32000, but that is not suitable for fast moving objects. The readout of the sensor takes around 1/10s.
The 56mm focal length is a beautiful measure for beautiful portraits and close-ups, but you will notice, however, that for indoor use this little on the long side. You soon with your back against the opposite wall and you have only head and shoulders image. Keep this in mind, and so on.ConclusieKan I the XF 56 f/1.2 recommend? Yes, but with a caveat. The bandwidth in which this lens useful, is more limited than in others, and he is also not so cheap that you’re “for it” purchase.
If you are looking for a first prime lens for your Fuji, then I would rather recommend to get to the 35 or the 23mm to look at this.
However, if you know what you want, and this lens fits your needs, than it is to me a no-brainer.
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