Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Highly Recommended at ePhotozine

The Fujinon XF 56mmF1.2 R APD is the world’s first AF lens with an apodisation filter is “Highly Recommend” from ePhotozine.

Their full review of the new XF 56mm F1.2 R APD includes features, handling and performance of the lens with several sample and ISO test images.

ePhotozine recommends the new XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD for Fujifilm’s X-series cameras and says “The Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is incredibly sharp with impressive background blur.”

You can also refer to PhotographyBlog to see 54 full-size sample images taken with the new Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD lens mounted on an X-T1 body.

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Review

The XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD has an optical construction of 11 glass elements in eight groups, including one aspherical glass molded lens element and two extra low dispersion lens elements has been used.

From ePhotozine verdict :

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 of focus areas, with no loss of sharpness where the image is in focus.

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD Price and Availability

The XF 56mm F1.2 R APD prime lens will be available in December for $1499.95.