The Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R mimics pretty much the behaviour of the Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R - and that's a good thing really. It combines an ultra-large aperture with high quality results.

Damien Demolder tests Fujifilm's new wide-aperture portrait lens for the X series – a lens with a focal length that emulates the legendary 85mm

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

"If you're even considering this lens, I can only presume you're after a fast piece of glass this lens delivers in spades. The 56mm f./1.2 provides a practically surreal photographic experience.

A must for Fuji-X owners! If I could habe only one lens for my X-series, then this.

One of the best lenses I've ever had; Only my Zeiss FX-lenses are better

Quite huge on a Fuji-X

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

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is a unique portrait lens that uses a special filter to smooth backgrounds, but it carries a hefty premium over the standard version of the lens.

Very sharp; Capable of extremely shallow depth of field; APD filter smooths background blur; Physical aperture control; Minimal distortion

APD filter limits light gathering; Expensive; Omits optical stabilization; Can be slow to focus

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.

The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R is a superb addition to the X-series range, offering a classic portraiture focal length and an ultra-fast aperture that produces simply beautiful background bokeh with a minimum of fuss.

Beautiful lens for portraits, excellent build quality. Autofocus is a little slow but no regrets.