The XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD lens is a follow-up to the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R, which was announced in early January 2014. The difference between the new lens (which was announced nine months later) is the apodisation (APD) filter, which is used to smooth away bokeh outlines when wide apertures are...

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, which truly helps to improve the appearance of out...

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

If you enjoy shooting with fast prime lenses, the Fuji 56mm f/1.2 is an absolute blast. It provides exceptional bokeh and superb sharpness (under the right circumstances), and the control necessary to get the most out of that combo.

This is an in-depth review of the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R lens made for Fuji's line of X-Series cameras. This short telephoto lens (85mm full-frame equivalent) was released in February of 2014 and quickly became known as one of the best prime portrait lenses on the market, mirrorless or otherwise.

If you are a portrait photographer invested in the Fujifilm X system or interested in adding a Fujifilm X system camera to your arsenal, the 56mm f/1.2 R is a must have. It lives up to the hype and works as a top tier portrait lens with fantastic out of focus area rendering.

The best XF lens so far, extremely sharp and no distortion wide open. Bokeh is creamy and control is solid.

Sharp; good looking

Auto focus is still a bit noisy

Excellent quality and razor sharp. I only use it at f/1.2 where the bokeh is lovely and subject selection makes the pictures feel like full frame. On the downside, it is heavy and it is not as fast to focus as the 35 1.4. Slightly faster and it would get five stars.

This very fast lens provides incredible bokeh and excellent sharpness, even wide open. The only potential downside to the lens is the size. In short, it is well worth the investment and an essential lens for X-shooters.

Bokeh; Sharpness; Speed

Size and weight

It was fantastic until the barrel separated at the aperture ring while using it. I noticed it felt loose, I look and it's come apart. $999 lens "came unglued." How is that possible And I don't know what to do with it.

This lens was optimized for center sharpness wide open and it is important to note that this is what it was primariy designed for. It is rather successful because at F1.2, you get a pleasant bokeh and decent background / foreground blur, while not having to manage the thinest depth of field like you...

Bokeh; Sharp

Focus Ring