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Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
800
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/125s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.2
Exposure
1/1300s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.2
Exposure
1/900s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.2
Exposure
1/4000s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.2
Exposure
1/3200s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.0
Exposure
1/1800s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
1600
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.2
Exposure
1/220s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.2
Exposure
1/1900s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.2
Exposure
1/320s
Make
FUJIFILM
Model
X-T1
ISO Speed
800
Focal Length
56.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/640s
Verdict
So is the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD the magician that it is supposed to be? Well, to some degree at least. I reckon the sample images showed you that the bokeh is mostly as smooth as silk except in really difficult scenes (where most conventional lenses would fail as well). The rendition of out-of-focus highlights could be a little better though. Other than that, the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD inherits most of the characteristics from the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R. It combines an ultra-large aperture with high-quality results. At large aperture settings, the center quality is already pretty high whereas the borders/corners are at least on a good level. The resolution is much more snappy at f/2.8 and images are very sharp across the image field between f/4 and f/8. The very low amount of lateral CAs also contributes to the high sharpness perception. Image distortions are nothing to worry about whereas vignetting can be an issue in RAW images between f/1.2 and f/2. However, Fujifilm is relying on image auto-correction so this is usually a lesser issue from a user perspective.
The build quality of the XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD remains very high and is as such in line with the other Fujinon XF lenses. It is mostly made of metal and precisely assembled although we continue to miss a weather sealing which should be standard at this price point. The AF is quite fast with only marginal noise during AF operations. Please note, however, that only contrast AF is supported.
Now is it worth it ? Well, depends. We'd favour it over the already great non-APD variant although you have to pay quite a bit extra for the privilege. Still ... the tested sample will remain in my stock. Highly recommended!
