FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R

Quite sharp. Capable of extremely shallow depth of field. Physical aperture control. Minimal distortion. Even illumination.

Can be slow to focus. Omits optical image stabilization. Manual focus by wire. Not weather-resistant.

Conclusions Fujifilm has no shortage of excellent lenses for its mirrorless camera system. The Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R stands out from the crowd due to its maximum aperture—there's only one other autofocus mirrorless lens that that gathers this much...

Very sharp. Capable of extremely shallow depth of field. APD filter smooths background blur. Physical aperture control. Minimal distortion.

APD filter limits light gathering. Expensive. Omits optical stabilization. Can be slow to focus.

If you're shooting with Fuji's X system, there's a good chance that the 56mm f/1.2 is on your want list—the question is whether or not you should pay the premium that comes with the APD version. If you're a fanatic about bokeh, you'll see the...

This lens is highly portable. When attached to an X Series camera body, it weighs about half as much as a single-lens reflex camera with a lens of the same focal length and F value, plus it’s quick to use thanks to the high-speed, quiet autofocus. It...

Smooth bokeh ; Good handling characteristics ; Solid build quality

Not the sharpest tool in the box ; Pretty pricey to buy

Compared with the standard edition of this lens, this more upmarket ‘APD’ version includes an apodization filter to further enhance the quality of bokeh. It’s pretty compact and lightweight for a super-fast f/1.2 prime, yet beautifully built and has...

Outstanding sharpness in the centre at maximum aperture ; Outstanding sharpness across the frame when stopped down ; Lightweight ; Traditional design ; Excellent build ; APD filter improves appearance of out of focus areas

Slight loss of light due to APD filter makes the choice of this lens a creative decision over the standard lens

This lens is a fine addition to the X-series lens line up. It is incredibly sharp, whether you're shooting with the aperture wide open, or not. The APD filter, which sets this lens apart from the standard 56mm f/1.2 is a really interesting addition,...

too weak image quality on the edge of the frame near the maximum relative aperture ; too high level of longitudinal chromatic aberration ; distinct vignetting ; performance against bright light should have been better

Durable

Bokeh ; Sharp

Focus Ring

Bokeh","Sharp

Focus Ring

Durable","Great Picture Quality","Simple Controls