Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 4 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD that are compatible with the Fujifilm X mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is a member of Fujifilm's XF F1.2 Prime series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Fujifilm XF F1.2 Prime Series Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount
Reasons to Buy the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 70mm . It weighs 405g / 14.3 oz .
Check the size of the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD when attached to X Mount cameras :
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a filter thread of 62mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens Top View
Focal Range
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a fixed focal length of 56mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.09x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m . 0.09x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD features a maximum aperture of F1.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 56mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
2 ED lens elements 1 aspherical element APD filter Body Colour
Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD in Other Lens Mounts
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