FujifilmX-H1 Fujifilm GFX 50R Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R +8 more Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain Search Fuji 33mm F1 Cost. 4 L lens with adapter attached 6 out of 5 stars 37 CDN$51 4 size comparison; read here: Fuji Guy Billy explains the Fujinon XF 33mm f/1 4 costs $600 and the XF 35mm f/2R WR costs $400—but unless you need the faster aperture or the physical aperture ring, you can save even more The Fuji lens has the added advantage of a faster f/1 The Fuji lens has the added Eventhe brand new Fujinon XF 50mm F1.0 WR lens that I just reviewed had a somewhat primitive focus system, which only adds to my feeling that the strength of the platform is maintaining a small, light, and portable form factor that also allows for nice image quality. The XF 50mm F2 has a quality build, with premium materials, internal weather cbass- the 56/f1.2 is stunning. With the XT3 I didn't notice any particular lag in autofocus - compared to my lenses on the D810 in theatre light and compared to the Fuji 18-55/f2.8-4 and other Fujicrons I had for testing don the XT3. Maybe it's a tad slower than the Fuji f2.0s but hardly noticeable. Ive been comparing it against the XF 56mm f1.2 so find out which is best for you in my review! Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f2.8 review-so-far 08 Jan 2017 Gordon Laing. Fujifilm's XF 50-140mm f2.8 is a bright tele-zoom for its X-mount cameras. It delivers a 75-210mm equivalent range with a constant f2.8 focal ratio that's ideal for close-range sports Fujixf 56mm - Die Favoriten unter den Fuji xf 56mm! ᐅ Unsere Bestenliste Aug/2022 → Detaillierter Produktratgeber ★Beliebteste Produkte ★ Aktuelle Angebote ★: Alle Vergleichssieger → Jetzt direkt lesen! Fujifilm 56 mm 1:1,2 XF R. gymnastikball als schreibtischstuhl; bauchtasche fransi; busch jäger netzwerkdose unterputz 2 has a silent focus motor built into the lens. 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SummaryThe XF 90mm f2 is another superb addition to the X-system and one which will delight portrait photographers, not to mention anyone who shoots close-range action or likes to capture tighter details on landscapes and buildings. It excels at subject separation with well-behaved bokeh, but is also one of the sharpest and fastest focusers in the range. If the 135mm equivalent coverage suits your style, it's an easy lens to Highly it now!Check prices on the Fujifilm XF 90mm f2 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, or Wex. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book or treat me to a coffee! Thanks! Fujifilm XF 90mm f2 review 25th January 2016 Written by VerdictVerdictIn depthQualitySamplesThe Fujifilm XF 90mm f2 is yet another superb quality lens for the X-system a bright telephoto prime that delivered excellent results across the board in my tests. Most commonly the 135mm equivalent focal length will be used for portraiture, at which the XF 90mm excels, capturing crisp and fine details of the subject with lovingly-rendered blurred backgrounds and well-behaved bokeh. But point it at a distant landscape or urban scene and you’ll notice the sharpness extends to the extreme edges and corners of the frame. Even with the aperture wide-open at f2, the XF 90mm is impressively sharp across the autofocus system is quiet and also the fastest in the X-system to date – couple it with a body sporting embedded phase-detection, like the XT1 or XT10, and it’s quite capable of being used for tracking close range sports and action. I also have no complaints with the build quality and am delighted weather-sealing is becoming a standard feature on XF of this is good news because there’s no alternative in the native X-series that delivers the same coverage with as bright an aperture. Sure there’s two zooms in the system which include the 90mm focal length, but neither has an f2 focal ratio. The XF 50-140mm comes closest but is larger, heavier, a stop slower and roughly 50% more expensive. The XF 50-140mm does however have one big advantage over the XF 90mm f2 beyond a variable focal length, and that’s the presence of optical stabilisation. The XF 90mm f2, like all Fuji primes to date, lacks optical stabilisation and I personally found this the biggest issue in use. I can cope with ensuring the shutter is fast enough to avoid camera shake, but if your hands are anything other than rock steady, you’ll notice wobbling as you compose your image. I find stabilisation most useful when composing precisely at longer focal lengths and really missed it is also one of the rarely-considered benefits of the XF 56mm over the XF 90mm f2. Neither have optical stabilisation, but the brighter aperture and shorter focal length of the XF 56mm simply make it a much more practical lens to handhold as light conditions grow for most photographers, the choice of a telephoto lens will be based on their preferred focal length and its ability to deliver attractive shallow depth-of-field effects. The XF 50-140mm is definitely a contender, especially if you can exploit it at the longer-end of its range, but for me it’s really a contest between the XF 90mm f2 and the XF 56mm especially as they cost essentially the thing to mention straightaway is weather-resistance as the XF 90mm f2 has it and the XF 56mm does not. So if you’re likely to be shooting a lot under inclement conditions and have a weather-sealed body to match, then the XF 90mm f2 will be obviously though, the longer focal length of the XF 90mm f2 lets you shoot portraits from a longer distance which is ideal if your subjects aren’t comfortable with you being too close, although conversely I find a better connection when you’re closer with lenses like the XF 56mm. The longer focal length of the 90mm also renders elements in the background larger, which makes it easier to isolate the foreground from distraction. You can see that in the portrait comparison of Emily below. Above left XF 90mm at f2, above right XF 56mm at you’re into bokeh-balls, they’ll also be larger on the XF 90mm f2 and in my tests were also more uniformly circular across the frame, avoiding the squashed cats-eyes and outlining seen on the XF 56mm when wide-open. Of course while the XF 90mm is optically more correct in this regard, it doesn’t make it preferable, as many seek-out the squashed ovals and outlines of the XF 56mm – it’s purely down to personal preference, see below. Above left XF 90mm at f2, above right XF 56mm at may find the bokeh a little creamier on the XF 56mm although I found it was also a tad less crisp in its focused areas than the XF 90mm f2. That’s not to criticise the XF 56mm which remains one of the sharpest lenses around, it’s just that the XF 90mm f2 is even crisper all round and some of that is reflected in the blurred areas too. Above left XF 90mm at f2, above right XF 56mm at you can see in the macro comparison above, they can perform very similarly under many circumstances, so if you can only afford to own one, then simply go for the focal length that better matches your preferred subject distance. If you’re a portrait photographer though, you’ll need little justification to own both lenses. If you don’t yet own the XF 56mm, you may also prefer to pair the XF 90mm with the APD version of the 56mm that has smoother bokeh characteristics, and provides greater differentiation between them. Ultimately the XF 90mm f2 is another superb addition to the growing X-system and one which will delight portrait photographers, not to mention anyone who shoots close-range action or likes to capture tighter details on landscapes and buildings. It excels at subject separation with well-behaved bokeh, but is also one of the sharpest and fastest focusers in the range. If the 135mm equivalent coverage suits your style, it’s an easy lens to Highly Recommend. PS – don’t forget to check out the other pages in this review, using the tabs above!Good points Superb quality across the frame even wide-open. Very well-behaved bokeh with uniform shapes. Fast and quiet focusing makes it practical for sports. Weather-sealed and comes with lens points No optical stabilisation, so hold steady. Tough competition from the XF 56mm Check prices on the Fujifilm XF 90mm f2 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama, or Wex. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book or treat me to a coffee! Thanks!Pages 1 2 3 4 Quick Facts about the Fujifilm 90mm F2 LM WRWeight Grams Weather Sealed YesFilter Size 62mm Angle of View DegreesFocusing Distance feet/60 centimetersMax Aperture F2Minimum Aperture F16Image Stabilization NoMount System Fuji XPrice $949Maximum Magnification .2x Quick Facts about the Fujifilm 56mm WR Weight oz/445 Grams Weather Sealed YesFilter Size 67mm Angle of View DegreesFocusing Distance feet/50cmMax Aperture Aperture F16Image Stabilization NoMount System Fuji XPrice $999Maximum Magnification .14x Table of Contents Why compare the Fujifilm 90mm F2 and the 56mm WR? After testing almost every Fujifilm telephoto lens, I figured it was time to test, review, and compare the best options within this category. They are a similar price, both lenses are designed portrait-based photography, and their a renowned for their sharpness. However, these lenses are very different in one category, their release date. The 90mm F2 was released in 2015, and it is one of Fujifilm’s earliest lenses. Meanwhile, the 56mm WR is one of the newer Fujifilm lenses. Also known as Mark MK II or Fuji-luxesSo, let’s compare the 56mm WR and the 90mm F2, and see which lens is best for you. Who are both of these lenses for? People looking for a prime, telephoto lens that excels in sharpness are going to be satisfied with these lenses. So, wedding photographers are going to be extremely satisfied with their output. If they can deal with the compromises such as autofocus, and almost too much reach with the 90mm F2. In general styles of photography, I found that the 56mm WR excelled more often. If something was a bit too close, I would switch to a vertical plane. With that focal length, it paired nicely with a 35mm lens. Meanwhile the 90mm F2 is strictly focused on landscapes and portraits. I do believe that the focal length is limiting in regards to indoor photography such as weddings. However, if you can create more space between your subjects and the photographer, it might be alright. What other XF Portrait Lenses Exist? Fujifilm has now had over 10 years to develop their Fujifilm XF mount. This leaves us with numerous options such as…Primes Fujifilm 50mm F1 The F1. Bokeh-licious. Premium Price. Inconsistent autofocus. Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 The budget “Fuji-cron” version of the portrait lens, the 50mm F2 has fast autofocusing speeds and it is weather resistant. The 50mm F2 and the 23mm F2 make a formidable street combination. Fujifilm 56mm non-WR The first version of this lens is slow, but it can be found for less than $500 in a used state. Fujifilm 56mm ADP Something to do with smoother bokeh…Zooms Fujifilm 50-140 The jack of all trades for the telephoto zoom options, the Fujifilm 50-140 is the best-performing lens in regards to sharpness for a zoom. Build Quality Comparison For both lenses, the build quality is going to be excellent. I am not concerned with the long-term use of either of these lenses, especially as this 56mm refresh included weather-resistance! The outer-construction is metal, and it certainly is not cheap-quality, either. Upon examining the lens, I did not see any major build quality concern, and I would happily take both into a waterfall, sandstorm, or just Iceland in general. Dials, Knobs, Switches, and Feet OIS was omitted on 56mm WR and 90mm F2, so we do not have an optical image stabilization switch. Plus, the lenses are not too large, so there is no need for a tripood foot. They balance well on the larger bodies due to their optical size, they could be a bit front heavy on the X-T20. Finally, both have marked aperture rings. Sharpness Comparison In summary, the 56mm wins the sharpness category versus the 90mm F2. Although the sharpness is very similar, the biggest difference was in the corners at both F2 and F8. All around, I don’t expect anyone to complain about the sharpness of these lenses. At and the the 56mm WR is significantly sharper. So much so, some may even argue that you won’t even be able to use the 90mm F2 at these apertures. 😉At F2, this is where the actual comparison starts. I found both lenses to perform excellently. Despite it being the minimum aperture of the F2, the 90mm is going to hold-up well. There was a slight increase in performance with the 56mm WR in the top-left corner. However, you shouldn’t notice this too much in real-world around until about F8, both the 90mm F2 and 56mm WR performed extremely well. This is for both the center and corner sharpness. The 90mm F2 probably peaks in sharpness around and the 56mm performs the best around F4. Where the sharpness begins to change again is around F8. However, it’s only in the center sharpness remains the same. I felt like the 56mm WR has a slight-edge within this category, and it held up well for about five-stops. This isn’t to say that the 90mm F2 is lacking in regards to sharpness. As is customary with Fujifilm, both lenses usually are not used past F11 or so. Both the 90mm F2 and the 56mm WR have a maximum aperture of F16. Bokeh On a full-frame equivalent scale, these lenses are extremely popular. The 56mm translates to an 85mm and the 90mm F2 is the kind-of equivalent of the 135mm To me, the 56mm is everything I want in a portrait lens. You are still able to make out the background, but it certainly has the 3D pop of the subject. Meanwhile, the bokeh on the 90mm F2 is the awkward “starting to melt away too much.” Compression of the 56mm 85mm FF vs the 90mm 135mm FF Fujifilm 56mm Fujifilm 90mm F2 F2 – Bokeh Test Bokeh Balls However, in regards to the bokeh-balls, the 56mm WR wins in an easy competition. According to the specifications sheet, the 90mm F2 has only a 7-bladed aperture ring. Meanwhile, the 56mm WR contains an eleven bladed aperture ring. Fujifilm 56mm WR – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 56mm WR – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 56mm WR F2 – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 90mm F2 F2 – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 90mm F2 – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 56mm WR – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 56mm WR – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 90mm F2 – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 56mm WR F4 – Bokeh Balls Fujifilm 90mm F2 F4 – Bokeh Balls Because of this, the 56mm WR’s bokeh balls remain rounder, longer. This allows the corners to slowly get round-out too, which negates the cat’s eye affect in the 56mm I think it’s obvious from the photos above, the 56mm WR can be pushed up to F2 and if necessary. F4 might be a stretch. Meanwhile, there is a clear polygon shape with the 90mm F2’s bokeh balls by and it is unusable at F4. I always expect nice, pleasing bokeh balls across the frame. However, with every lens’s construction, this is rarely the case. The 56mm WR has the best bokeh balls out of any Fujifilm lens I have tested. Eye Autofocus Tracking One of the biggest disappoints within my time using the Fujifilm system was the announcement that Fuji had decided NOT to use linear motors in the 56mm WR. Every single lens in the past year or two has had quick, reliable motors that were only limited in accuracy by the Fujifilm body. So, the 90mm F2 actually wins in this category. It is noticeably quicker, and I was able to get smooth focus pulls that were quick. This fits my style of video, which is actually very limited… but still. Meanwhile, I feel like the 56mm WR can be used to create some cinematic shots that you see in movies, but you will want to be careful about the pull speed. It did show good tracking, however. Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR – Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR – Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR – Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR F2 – Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR – Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR – Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR – Color Fringing Fujifilm 56mm WR F4 – Color Fringing Fujifilm 90mm F2 F4 – Color Fringing Fujifilm 90mm F2 – Color Fringing Fujifilm 90mm F2 F2 – Color Fringing There is going to be color fringing on both of these lenses, and it is both purple and green. I felt like I noticed it a lot more on something like the 50mm F1, than either the 90mm F2 and 56mm WR, though. Both of the photographs above were cropped by over 100% in post-production, but they were JPEG’s. Focusing Distance & Macro Performance 56mm WRFocusing / 50 F2 WRFocusing Distance. / 60 In regards to the minimum focusing distance, the 56mm WR wins this category. However, the 90mm F2 WR wins in the magnification ratio due to a longer focal length. Neither of these lenses will be as great as the 80mm or even the 30mm Fujifilm 90mm F2 F2 Fujifilm 56mm Sunstars/Starbursts Fujifilm 56mm WR – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR F2 – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR F8 – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR F11 – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR F14 – Sunstars – Sample Fujifilm 56mm WR F16 – Sunstars – Sample 90mm F2 Sunstars 90mm F2 Sunstars F8 90mm F2 Sunstars F11 90mm F2 Sunstars F13 90mm F2 Sunstars F16 The starbursts were not bad on either of the lenses, but I did find the 90mm F2 a bit bettter. However, the ghosting with the seven-bladed aperture did create a unique, annoying affect. The ghosts on the 90mm F2 were heptagon shaped. I can often deal with the ghosts, as there are ways to incorporate lens flare into the image. But with this in mind, I would constantly be careful about how I introduce external, uncontrolled light into the photograph. Why should I pick the 90mm F2 over the 56mm WR? You already own the 16-55mm am not going to lie, the 16-55 and the 90mm F2 produce a wonderful two-lens combination that will be great for both photo and video. Prior to the release of the 56mm WR, I think it’s probably the most useful combo. Video WorkI have watched some reviews that talk about the 90mm F2’s lack of autofocus in video mode. However, these videos were being tested with A an X-H2s B never revealed their autofocus settings. Which is slightly frustratingNow, I don’t think Fujifilm’s video autofocus is at their competitor’s level, yet. However, after using the 90mm F2, I feel much more confident the problem is within the autofocus algorithm, and not this specific lens. When the time comes, this lens will continue to hold its weight. Bokeh Due to the only 10cm difference in focusing distance, the 90mm F2 has probably a shallower depth of field in some situations. However, this type of bokeh can lend itself to busy-ness if you are not careful. Why should I pick the 56mm WR over the 90mm F2? You already own the 50-140 is point is kind of rhetorical, but there are more than two extra stops of light gained with the 56mm Image Quality To me, there is no question. The 56mm is going to produce great images. Therefore, any review taken that says it’s not good enough is lying. I would say this and the 23mm WR Mk II are the two sharpest Fujifilm lenses I have ever used. VersatilityI was able to use the 56mm WR indoors and outdoors. However, the 90mm F2 is just a bit too long for everyday photography. My Final Ratings Fujifilm 90mm F2 On the bright side, during the discounts, you can find this lens for $600 used. I think Fujifilm actually recognizes that this lens is overpriced, which is why you’ve seen the MSRP drop from $1050 to $949. Reliability 4/5-1 for the aperture blades impeding on the ghosting and bokeh balls. Functionality 4/5We lost an entre point due to not being able to rely on this lens indoors. I understand that some people are going to be aware of this attribute when they purchase it. Style 5/5Total 17/20 or about 85%I think most people are going to be happy with the results from this lens, once you know how to use it. The 90mm F2 is sharp across the entire frame, the fringing is expected, and the bokeh is normal. It’s just hard for me to give a specialized lens anything above a 85%. Fujifilm 56mm WR Price 5/5It’s worth the price, period. Sharpness and build quality are top-tier. Reliability 3/5I hate deducting two points, but I found the autofocus to just make things and life difficult. Fujifilm is not keeping up with their peers, and it’s starting to show in their lens construction, too. Functionality 5/585 millimeters is a highly functional lens. Does it create some unnecessary balance on smaller cameras? Yes. Are people going to notice it too much? No. Style 5/5Looks good. Total 18/20 or 90%For Fujifilm photographers, the only downside is the autofocus. Otherwise, this is a perfect lens by Fujifilm. Ultra-sharp images even at the maximum apertureThe optical construction comprises 11 elements in 8 groups, including three ED extra low-dispersion elements, which reduces chromatic aberrations to deliver sharp, rich images even at the widest aperture of bokehThe rounded aperture blades combined with an optical construction designed to minimize vignetting creates beautiful circular bokeh right to the edge of the image. In addition, stunning depth is possible in images thanks to the differentiation between the razor-sharp subject and the bokeh in front and behind it. ©Bert StephaniHigh-speed autofocus as fast as thanks to a newly-developed Quad Linear MotorA linear motor is fast, quiet and accurate, but here four magnets are used for higher torque. The high-speed autofocus provides a more versatile shooting experience, allowing users to quickly react to subtle changes in a subject’s facial focusing to 60cm and magnification 35mm format equivalentThe close focusing capabilities of the FUJINON XF90mmF2 R LM WR allow you to isolate key parts of a subject so you can shoot dramatic portraits or close-ups of flowers and Dust, and Freeze ResistanceThe lens features a weather- and dust-resistant structure with seven seals on the lens barrel. It can also work in temperatures as low as -10°C. This keeps the lens protected from rain, dust and splashes of water when shooting and compactThe lens weighs approx 540g, and is compact too, with a filter thread measuring just 62mm. The combined weight with the R is less than 1kg – great news for portrait photographers who want to travel light and still shoot with prime lenses for sharp images and strong bokeh. Fuji FUJINON XF 60mm F/ Macro vs. XF 56mm F/ Introduction The FUJINON XF 60mm f/ was one of the three original lenses released with the Fujifilm X-Pro1. It has always had excellent options, but was plagued by slow autofocus speeds and for many, too small a maximum aperture. Newer cameras X-T1 onwards and Fuji’s regular firmware updates have made improvements to the autofocus pace, but the size of the aperture wasn’t about to change. That’s where the XF 56mm F/ comes in. This was the fast 85mm equivalent Fuji fans have been waiting for to round out their prime kits. At f/ it’s much faster, but it’s also bigger, heavier, and significantly more expensive. Are these tradeoffs worth the creamy bokeh making goodness of an f/ aperture? Read on to find out. If you’d like to purchase one of these lenses, or anything else for that matter, please consider using one of the Amazon affiliate links below. The price is the same for you, but a small percentage of the purchase price goes to me, which helps keep this site going. Thank you. Specifications XF 60mm F/ Macro XF 56mm F/ Announced January 9, 2012 January 6, 2014 Released February, 2012 March, 2014 PriceMSRP $649 $599 introductory $999 Lens Construction 10 elements in 8 groups1 aspherical, 1 abnormal dispersion 11 elements in 8 groups 1 aspherical, 2 extra low dispersion 35mm Equivalent Angle of View Aperture Range f/ - f/22 f/ - f/16 Focus Range Macro - ∞ Infinity Approx. - ∞ Infinity Maximum Magnification External Dimensions diameter x long diameter x long Weight Measured 218g 304g with caps and hood 396g 449g with caps and hood Filter Size 39mm 62mm The FUJINON XF 60mm f/ Macro old-style box design enclosure The FUJINON XF 56mm f/ new school box design What’s in the box The usual array of manual, warranty card, and oversized pouch are included with each lens. It’s unfortunate that after Fujifilm released their first 3 primes, they moved away from the more premium, magnetized and foam padded boxes for the lenses. I remember cracking open my XF 35mm F/ and really feeling like I was opening something special. Inner box with magnetic clasp and classy insert The foam insert oozes quality Now we’re back to the standard fast-food drink tray material used by many camera manufacturers. Ultimately it doesn’t really matter, but the importance of first impressions can’t be denied. There’s a reason why unboxing videos became a thing. Inner fast-food drink tray enclosure Handling The XF 60mm F/ Macro is significantly smaller and lighter compared to the XF 56mm F/ So much so that size and weight alone may be reason enough to opt for the 60mm. If you’re looking to build a Fujifilm system that’s as light as possible and includes a “portrait” lens, the 60mm f/ is it. Hoods With the hoods mounted, the lenses end up being almost exactly the same length, and the weight evens out a little bit too, thanks to the superior, but heavier metal hood on the XF 60mm F/ Macro. I’ve done a lot of work with off-camera flash, and there has been instances of the XF 60mm F/ Macro lens falring with the hood on where the XF 56mm F/ does not. The XF 56mm F/ will require less flagging in a studio environment. The XF 56mm F/ has been more prone to flare during sunny outdoor shooting in my experience, but it’s not bad enough or ugly enough for me to consider adding so much size to the lens with the hood. For commercial work, sure, I’ll use the hood. For walking around though, the hood will always stay home. With the hoods attached, the lenses are almost exactly the same length Lens Caps A second 62mm Nikon lens cap was ordered to replace the more fiddly Fujifilm cap on the XF 56mm F/ Sadly, a genuine Nikon cap isn’t an option for the tiny, and even more fiddly 39mm cap for the XF 60mm F/ Macro the fake Nikon caps don’t compare. The tiny cap is next to impossible to remove with gloves. I’ve thought about buying a clear filter and just leaving it on, but then I’m bringing a piece of glass right out to the front of the lens, which is just begging for flare. I often like real flare from the lens, but I don’t want to add it with a filter. Aperture Rings The aperture ring on Fujifilm lenses has been a point of contention for me. There are major differences from lens to lens on how the aperture rings feel. They tend to err on the side of being a little too loose, and some feel like a brisk wind might knock them to a different aperture. While I’ve noticed the aperture ring not wanting to stay seated at f/ on one 56, thankfully all the copies I’ve handled have had a similarly good amount of clickiness to them. This makes two lenses in a row now the 23mm f/ has also been good that have had consistently good aperture rings so hopefully Fujifilm have left the variances behind them. The 60mm f/ on the other hand, was one of the earlier releases and that shows in how stiff the aperture ring is on it. Of the three original primes the 18mm f/2, 35mm f/ and 60mm f/ the 60mm has the tightest ring by far with the 18mm having the loosest. Both copies of the 60mm f/ I’ve handled had very tight aperture rings. It feels little bit rough when it’s turned, but there is no way you’ll accidentally knock that ring out of place. The relatively diminutive 60mm f/ left, and the hulking 56mm f/ right Focus Rings The focus ring is another place where the FUJINON XF 60mm f/ Macro is a little rough. It reminds me a little of Nikons’s pro zoom focus rings. You can really feel it as it turns. It’s also tight and by the time it gets to minimum focusing distances, it takes a lot of turns to move the plane of focus. For a macro lens, this is a good thing. For anyone buying it as a portrait lens, it could get tedious. In my early review of the 56mm f/ I sort of gushed about its focus ring. Thankfully, the focus ring on my production unit is also nice and smooth. There’s a weird characteristic when you turn the ring back and forth where you might feel it get momentarily looser, but in practice, you’d never turn the ring this way so I’m not bothered by it. On the topic of focusing, the 56mm f/ elements stay put on the outside while as mentioned, the 60mm f/ Macro’s barrel protrudes in a weird sort of phallic way. The barrel keeps the front element nicely recessed though, making it virtually impossible to scratch. I’ve already accidentally smudged my fingers on the 56mm f/ huge front element. Size & Weight Outside of maximum aperture and price, this is the biggest difference between the lenses. The 60mm f/ is really not a whole lot bigger or heavier than the 35mm f/ The FUJINON XF 56mm f/ actually make the 23mm f/ feel sort of small. It’s a big lens and a heavy hunk of glass. That’s what f/ gets you. It’s a little awkward on the X-E cameras, and balances better on an X-T1, especially with the vertical grip. That’s not to say you should look away from the 56 if you’re an X-E1 or X-E2 shooter. When actually shooting, the ergonomics of the combo are actually excellent. The 60mm f/ balances well on any X-Trans body you can buy these days. It would be pretty front-heavy on an X-A1 or X-M1 with the hood, but otherwise should be fine. Filter Threads The 56mm f/ comes with a 62mm filter thread making it an ideal mate for the 23mm f/ as it shares the 62mm filter size. Unfortunately the 60mm f/ Macro has a weirdly small 39mm filter thread. This makes buying filters for it economical, but it would have been great if it shared the same 52mm filter size as the 18mm f/2 and 35mm f/ That way one set of filters could cover a huge focal range from 3 small, lightweight, and inexpensive lenses. Autofocus Performance Here’s where your money starts buying you more. Without doubt, the FUJINON XF 56mm f/ focuses faster on the X-E1, X-E2, and X-T1. It’s perfectly usable, to great, to excellent respectively. The 60mm f/ on the X-T1 focuses at about the same speed as the 56mm f/ on an X-E2. On the X-E1 the 60 starts to really slow down, and it can sometimes miss focus, then drag itself kicking and screaming through it’s entire focal range before proudly displaying a red “can’t focus” box. Honestly, if you’re shooting in lowlight, the 60mm f/ on an X-E1 will frustrate you. Then again, if you’re shooting in lowlight often, you owe it to yourself to have a look at the X-E2, at least. As far as Continuous AF is concerned, I had pretty good success with the pre-production unit of the 56mm f/ with an X-T1. Less so with the X-E2, which is to be expected. Nothing about the 60mm f/ is built for Continuous AF so I haven’t even tried it. I did have a number of cases in my testing where the 60mm f/ appeared to have locked focus, but upon reviewing my images, I see that the initial autofocus on the 60mm f/ missed completely. This is a shame since it cost me a fair bit of testing time, but it would be even worse of these images really mattered. I’ll have to keep tabs on this phenomenon. Sharpness I’ve done a few sharpness comparisons so far using different subjects to show fine detail, edge-to-edge performance, and sharpness at infinity. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ – Angry Birds I shot this subject for the next round of my Film Simulation comparison, and I figured it would also make a nice edition to the 56mm f/ vs. 60mm f/ article. Focus was on the pig’s eye, so in the first image at least, you’ll notice his nose falling out of focus, particularly on the 60mm f/ I kept these shots to equal apertures, starting with f/ One thing that keep surprising me is how big a difference that 4mm makes. The 60mm f/ gets you noticeably closer. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ – click to enlarge At f/ I have to hand it to the 56mm f/ It’s not really a fair fight since it’s already stopped down quite a bit where the 60mm f/ is pretty close to wide open. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ – click to enlarge By f/4, things balance out a little, but the 56mm f/ is still holding more detail and is more constrasty. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ f/ – click to enlarge The trend continues at f/ This appears to be the 56mm f/ sharpest aperture. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ f/8 – click to enlarge Interestingly, by f/8, the 60mm f/ closes the gap almost entirely. I’m seeing a little bit of diffraction setting in on the 56mm f/ at f/8 while the 60mm f/ has gotten sharper. I call it a tie at this aperture. This test confirms that for maximum sharpness at large apertures, the 56mm f/ is your lens. However, if you’re looking to shoot up into f/8 and f/11 for more depth of field or even landscapes, the 60mm f/ is definitely worth looking at. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ – Buildings This test is an excellent gauge to see what aperture for each lens delivers maximum sharpness, and where diffraction starts to set in. It stands to reason that it would be at smaller apertures on the 60mm f/ given it is a macro lens, but it’s remarkable how far the lens can be pushed before diffraction gets too ugly. It can be a little tough to make out because of the difference in focal length—the 60mm f/ brings things closer, and that makes them seem more clear—but at f/8, the 56mm f/ is holding more detail. Check the tops of the buildings, the cone peaks, the grill satellite dishes to their left, and the maintenance ladder a little further left. They’re all just a little bit crisper with the 56mm f/ Here are a couple cropsI guess one could call this “micro contrast.” The larger details in the images from the 60mm f/ Macro appear to have more contrast, but when you inspect closely, the 56mm f/ seems to hold more fine detail. This could explain why at f/8 the Angry Birds appear sharper. By f/11, diffraction starts to make itself seem on the 56mm f/ while the 60mm f/ is reaching maximum sharpness. At f/16, the 56mm f/ starts getting soft. Diffraction makes a bit of an appearance on the 60mm f/ and sets in heavier by f/22. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ – Infinity This next round of images was shot from the 27th floor of a condo. The buildings in the very most background are actually the buildings from the previous set of images. This small group is to give you an idea of how the lenses perform at infinity. I’ve added the FUJINON XF 18-55mm f/ in for good measure and only shot at f/ and f/8. These are very detailed images so the file size it quite large. Click the enlarge. It’s a bit of an unfair fight between the zoom and the primes. The edge to edge sharpness of both primes is astounding. This is getting to be unsurprising for Fujifilm as at least the FUJINON XF 35mm f/ and FUJINON XF 14mm f/ have performed just as well right out the the edges. The 35mm f/ also blew the 18-55mm out of the water in my comparison of those lenses. With the zoom out of the way, the 56mm f/ once again is holding more detail overall at f/ but the 60mm f/ isn’t too far behind. By f/8, the 60mm f/ closes the gap, but the 56mm f/ still appears sharper, again those fine details. The 18-55mm gets a little bit better, but it’s still noticeably softer, especially towards the edges and corners. Bokeh! and rendering This is probably where most of you scrolled to, but before we get to bokeh, I just want to mention the rendering of each lens. The 60mm f/ appears to render images a little bit warmer than the 56mm f/ does. I first noticed it on the green of the pig up in the Sharpness tests. If you’re shooting RAW, this isn’t a big deal, but for the JPEG shooters out there, the warmth of the 60mm f/ is worth noting. Just a small note though. Ok, on to bokeh. 60mm f/ Macro vs. 56mm f/ – Bokeh Test 1 Unfortunately the poor weather hasn’t let up so I’ve had to be crafty with finding suitable test subjects around the house. I hope to add more outdoor scene as the weather permits. The first test is a series of 5 candles. Focus is on the wick of the second candle from camera. The background is a dining room table with a wine bottle on it. First, the 56mm f/ at f/ and f/ For some reason, with the lens set at f/ I find the camera underexposes slightly. In addition, to my eye, the bokeh at f/ is actually slightly smoother. I don’t detect a significant difference in sharpness between the apertures, up, the 56mm f/ at f/ vs. the 60mm f/ Macro at f/ The combination of the slightly smaller aperture and the slightly wider focal length of the 56mm f/ is adding up to smoother bokeh on the 60mm f/ Macro when shooting from these f/ vs. 60mm f/ Macro at f/ f/4, and f/ More of the same. It appears that at the same focus distance, the 60mm f/ Macro actually produces smoother bokeh in this instance. The 56mm f/ also has more heptagonal bokeh ballsSpeaking of bokeh balls, here’s a quick comparison of the two lenses plus the 18-55mm defocused to get bokeh balls of roughly the same size. The 18-55mm is pretty brutal so we’ll take it out of the conversation. Beyond that there is little doubt that the 56mm f/ produces superior bokeh & SunstarsAs mentioned, the 56mm f/ is significantly more prone to flare because of that huge, exposed front element. Let’s have a quick too at how the flare from each lens is rendering by shooting directly into the sun. For these images I shot each at f/ as well as their smallest apertures for maximum sunstar goodness. Click to enlarge. There’s not a huge difference to my eye, with the exception of a couple more light blobs on the 60mm f/ Macro at f/22. The sunstar produced by the 56mm f/ at f/16 is more distinct and pleasing. At the very bottom of the frame, you can make out a nice secondary sunstar from the specular highlight on the car too. Portraits What’s a portrait lens comparison without any portrait shots? Fortunately, my beautiful wife was patient enough with me as we tried to find decent backgrounds for her to stand in front of in this hopelessly grey and dreary season that’s masquerading as spring. So, not unlike the bokeh tests, we found some places around the home. I did a couple options standing in the same place while switching lenses to give an idea of how framing changes, and then one where I moved to reframe the images similarly. In some cases, the lead eye is intentionally not the eye in focus to make the crops better, but one thing I did learn is that at f/ and f/ the 56mm f/ has extremely narrow depth of field at it’s closest focusing distance. Eyeballs can be in perfect focus with eyelashes out of focus. This is one thing that can’t be achieved with the 60mm f/ until you get into macro distances. Portrait 1 – Reframed These images show the 56mm at f/ and f/ first, followed by the 60mm wide open at f/ to give you an idea of the difference the larger aperture makes. The answer is quite a bit. Now again, the reason for showing both f/ and ƒ/ is aside from the extra light gathering the extra ⅓ stop gives you, there seems to be very little benefit to shooting wide open. As we saw earlier, the bokeh is actually slightly smoother. Both have smoothed out that crappy background much better than the 60mm f/ has. We’re seeing that warmer rendering of the 60mm f/ coming through again too. In this case, I prefer how the 56mm f/ has handled my lovely model’s skin are 100% crops. Click to enlarge. Next we’ll compare the lenses head to head at the widest aperture they both share, f/ followed by crops. You’ll start to see a little noise coming in on these images as they were shot indoors and auto ISO was pushing things up to 1,250 in order to keep the shutter speed fast enough. I do find the 56mm f/ is a bit sharper as we’ve seen in the other tests, but it seems less obvious and less critical in a portrait session. The bokeh is ever so slightly smoother on the 56mm f/ as well, but one thing this exercise has shown me is I prefer the compression of the 60mm f/ over the 56mm f/ It’s just a little more flattering. Portrait 2 – Same positionOnce again, the 56mm f/ at f/ and f/ followed by comparisons. Click to enlarge. You get a really good sense of how much closer the 60mm f/ Macro gets you. This comparison also illustrates the slightly cooler rendering of the 56mm f/ 3 – OutdoorWe managed to get one decent set of outdoor shots before the heavy coat had to go back on. This comparison shows a very busy, messy background and how much it melts away with the two lenses. Unfortunately the camera grabbed focus just behind my wife’s eye in the first 60mm f/ Macro image. It’s clear that the larger aperture of the 56mm f/ allows for much greater separation from the background, even from the same shooting distance. And again, the warmth of the 60mm f/ Macro is coming to the FUJINON XF 18-55mm f/ a few people have asked how the 56mm f/ compares to the 18-55mm at maximum aperture. I’ve been intending to capture a better example, but the images below illustrate how much more background separation can be achieved at f/ compared to f/4. Note that this background is only about a half a meter away. Close Focus The results of this section should be readily apparent, but it’s still almost comical how bad the 60mm f/ beats the 56mm f/ Any lens with the name “Macro” in its name should perform fairly well in close focusing, and yes, the FUJINON XF 60mm f/ Macro takes the 56mm f/ to school in this category. If you want to focus close, the choice is pretty clear. It’s pretty close... I guess. Aberrations Overall, this stuff is less important to me since a good amount can either be fixed in camera, or in post. I thought it might still be of interest though and there’s at least one comparison where things can’t be repaired in post. We’ll start with that one. Coma This is the effect wide apertures often have on smaller points of light. They can smear. I added the 18-55mm to this test as the power of primes is really evident here. I’ve shown two images per lens, wide open and stopped down to f/8 where the points of light should sharpen right up and maybe even create nice little stars. These were shot from the 27th floor of a condo, focus was towards the bottom of the frame, but we’re well into infinity territory here except maybe the 56mm f/ Click to enlarge. Wide open it’s sort of a toss up as far as the lights are concerned. It’s interesting that the 56mm f/ has rendered Fluorescent lights a cooler blue colour whereas the 60mm f/ and 18-55mm have rendered them green as we’d expect. I’m not sure how to explain that. As far as sharpness is concerned, the 56mm f/ gets the nod wide open for me, followed closely by the 60mm f/ which is then closely followed by the 18-55mm. The humble kit lens holds its own, but can’t keep pace with the primes. Again we notice the slightly cooler rendering of the 56mm f/ compared to the warmer 60mm f/ The 18-55mm is cooler still. And finally, the pincushion distortion of the 18-55mm is readily apparently in these images. The primes show very little distortion; that horizon is kept very straight. By f/8, the prime advantage becomes clear. Sharpness follows the same order here with the 56mm f/ being the sharpest and most contrasty. The more noticeable advantage with the primes is the lights are rendered with beautiful starbursts while the zoom lens still shows balls of light. My preferences is the more distinct starbursts of the 56mm f/ but the 60mm f/ isn’t bad. The 18-55mm is quite poor. Here are closer crops so you can get a better idea of how much nicer the primes render the lights at f/8. Chromatic AberrationThis is much less important in my opinion, but let’s have a look at how the lenses handle CA anyhow. Click to enlarge the gallery for a much better look. I’ve followed a similar order here as with the sharpness tests. The 56mm at f/ and f/ followed by the 56mm f/ and 60mm f/ Macro at f/ and f/ respectively, then each lens at f/ and f/ first thing I notice is just how different the lenses are rendering the blue, grey clouds and sky. The 56mm f/ is far more saturated and cool. I can’t quite get over the difference to be honest. Keep in mind that these images were shot within minutes of each other—seconds between the last 56mm image and the first 60mm—using the exact same camera with the exact same far as chromatic aberration is concerned, things are pretty much what I expected aside from hoping the 56mm f/ would perform a little better. At f/ and the fringing is fairly pronounced, and it cleans up nicely by f/ and up. The 60mm f/ Macro performs much better wide open, but slightly worse than the 56mm f/ at ƒ/ Even at f/4, there’s still a small amount of CA on the 60mm f/ Macro. The 56mm f/ wins this test. Conclusion While these lenses are fairly close in focal length, they are clearly built for different purposes. I’ve been waiting for a portrait lens for almost a year now, ever since I sold my Nikon 85mm f/ AF-D. The FUJINON XF 56mm f/ fills that void admirably aside from the true focal length difference, and is actually usable out to the edges of the frame unlike the Nikon. Finally I can get back to portrait work. The FUJINON XF 60mm f/ Macro seems built for carefully considered images and precise focusing. It was always sort of a stop gap for Fujifilm shooters wanting a flattering portrait lens, and it still is the prime to beat for most flattering focal length in my view. It’s a very good lens and does what it does well, but it’s not a dedicated portrait lens, nor was it ever intended to be. I always figured I’d borrow a 60mm f/ for this comparison, but with the support of my awesome readers, I was able to afford to buy one, and I’m happy to have it. Not only so I can continue testing and adding to articles like these, but macro work is something I haven’t had a chance to do much of and the 60mm f/ is a great starting point. I can also see myself packing it instead of the 56mm f/ for landscape shooting since it’s so much lighter and very sharp edge to edge. 39mm filters aren’t exactly expensive either. So which should you get? Well, if you want to shoot a lot of portraits, need fast focusing, or you’re a shallow depth of field nut, the answer is obvious, you want the 56mm f/ If you want a more versatile, lighter, smaller lens that is a little slower in every way, but costs just over half as much, the FUJINON XF 60mm f/ Macro is an excellent option. It’s truly a really tough call. The 56mm f/ is a better lens in almost every way, but at $400 more, you could just about add a second lens for that. I’d be tempted to take the 60mm f/ Macro and the 18mm f/2 or 35mm f/ over the 56mm f/ for not much more money. It also depends which camera you have. I would want the focusing speed of at least an X-E2 in order to get on with the 60mm f/ Macro. Otherwise it would definitely get frustrating unless precision macro work is your reason for buying it of course. The FUJINON XF 56mm f/ will be the lens I pack for the limited portrait work I do for now. The added light gathering, sharpness, and focus performance is enough for me to reach for it over the 60mm f/ Macro when I’m on the clock. When I’m traveling light or want to get close, the 60mm f/ Macro will be with me. So I guess the answer to my own questions is really “It depends.”

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