{"id":173976,"date":"2022-09-08T20:01:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T19:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/?p=173976"},"modified":"2022-09-07T23:22:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T22:22:38","slug":"fujifilm-fujinon-xf-56mm-f1-2-r-wr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/fujifilm-fujinon-xf-56mm-f1-2-r-wr\/","title":{"rendered":"Fujifilm announces new Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR portrait prime"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alongside the new Fujifilm X-H2<\/strong> 40MP mirrorless camera<\/a>, Fujifilm has also revealed two new lenses. The\u00a0Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR<\/strong> is a portrait prime for its APS-C X-system cameras, while the Fujinon GF 20-35mm F4 R WR<\/strong><\/a> is a wideangle zoom for its medium-format GFX models.<\/p>\n

The new 56mm f\/1.2 was first revealed on the firm\u2019s lens roadmap in May. It\u2019s a replacement for the existing XF 56mm F1.2 R, promising improved optics<\/strong>, weather-sealed construction<\/strong>, and faster autofocus<\/strong> \u2013 a notable weakness of the older lens. With its angle of view equivalent to an 85mm prime on full frame, it should be perfect for head-and-shoulders portraits.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR on Fujifilm X-H2S. Image credit: Fujifilm<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

The new 56mm boasts an entirely new optical formula<\/strong> with 13 elements in 8 groups, including two aspherical and one extra-low dispersion (ED) glass element. Fujifilm says it\u2019s been designed to meet the demands of the X-H2\u2019s 40MP sensor, with reduced chromatic and coma aberration. Its aperture diaphragm now employs 11 rounded blades<\/strong> rather than 7, promising smoother bokeh<\/strong>. At 79.4mm<\/strong> in diameter, 76mm<\/strong> in length and 445g<\/strong>, it\u2019s a little bulkier than its predecessor, but not excessively so. However, the filter thread has gone up a size to 67mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

One notable improvement is a shorter minimum focus distance of 50cm<\/strong>, compared to 70cm for the previous model. Fujifilm claims that the image quality at short focus distances is also dramatically improved, making the new optic a much better choice for table-top photography.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR top view. Image credit: Fujifilm<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR is due on sale on 29th<\/sup> September for \u00a3999<\/strong>, which is \u00a3150 more than the older version\u2019s current street price.<\/p>\n

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R WR Full Specifications<\/h3>\n