Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

The ultimate portrait lens for X-series cameras

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
84/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Fujifilm
Model 16422312

Key Features

OPTICS 11 elements in 8 groups including 1 aspherical and 2 extra-low dispersion elements
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh rendering
FOCUS Internal focusing system with high-torque DC coreless motor
COATING HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) to reduce flare
CONSTRUCTION Metal barrel construction with high-precision aperture ring
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.09x
FILTER 62mm filter thread diameter
MOUNT Fujifilm X-mount
APERTURE RING Manual aperture ring with 1/3 EV click stops
FOCUS DISTANCE Minimum focus distance of 0.7m
WEATHER SEALING Not weather-sealed
WEIGHT Compact and lightweight design at 405g

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus clutch mechanism
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Physical ring with 1/3 stop clicks
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Lens lacks OIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 56mm (85mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/1.2
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Configuration 11 elements in 8 groups
Angle of View 28.5 degrees
Min Focus Distance 0.7m
Max Magnification 0.09x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 62mm
Dimensions 73.2mm x 69.7mm
Weight 405g
Mount Fujifilm X
Focus Motor DC Coreless
Stabilization None
Weather Sealing No