Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R WR Lens

This Fujifilm lens is designed to provide the best of both worlds. As the first X Mount lens to feature 11 diaphragm blades, this 56mm combines stunningly circular bokeh and out-of-focus areas with a premium optical design delivering high resolution, aberration-free results. This lens is not only a game changer for portraiture, but is also perfect for table-top, product and commercial photography.

Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens Key Features:

• Designed for the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras
• Fast prime lens with the 56mm mid-telephoto focal length
• Perfect for portraits, weddings & table-top photography
• Incredibly wide, bright & fast f1.2 maximum aperture
• Premium construction with 13 elements in 8 groups
• Includes 1xED element & 2x aspherical elements
• Delivers outstanding image-resolving performance
• Minimises chromatic, spherical & comatic aberrations
• 11-bladed aperture diaphragm for stunning bokeh
• Improved 50cm minimum focusing distance
• Evolved DC motor for fast & accurate autofocus
• Features an A position lock for aperture ring control
• 9 rubber seals to protect against dust & moisture
• Fluorine-coated front element repels water & fingerprints

Expanded Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens Key Features:

The Best of Both Worlds

Fujifilm’s XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens is a game-changing option for portrait photographers. Featuring significant improvements to the image-resolving power from infinity down to its minimum focusing distance of just 50cm and a new 11-blade diaphragm, this lens combines high-resolution with masterful bokeh and out-of-focus areas to provide stunning results.

Whilst the wide, bright and fast f1.2 maximum aperture offers greater control over depth of field, the premium optical design makes areas in focus rich with detail and colour. As a result, this 56mm lens lends itself not only to portraiture and weddings but also table-top, product and commercial photography.

Premium Optical Design

This lens’ high-resolution results are thanks to Fujifilm’s premium optical design. The XF 56mm f1.2 WR is comprised of 13 elements in 8 groups, including 1 ED (extra-low dispersion) and 2 aspherical elements. The 8 elements used in this focusing group use the same high-refractive technology found in the FUJINON Cinema Lenses to minimise chromatic, spherical, and comatic aberrations in the same way. These premium features help to reduce light bleed within highlights, boosting image quality and subject detail in the process.

Circular Aperture for Beautiful Bokeh

As the first X Mount lens to feature 11 diaphragm blades, the new 56mm provides a clean, almost perfectly circular aperture, even at a smaller f4 or f5.6. This improvement makes Fujifilm’s new 56mm incomparable when used wide open as it delivers a clean edge along highlights, with minimal aberrations and distractions. This level of clarity and detail is supported by the incredibly smooth bokeh in areas with a shallow depth of field. The result is backgrounds that melt away from subjects to create an astonishing, isolating effect unseen in other competing models.

Optimised Handling

Designed to support creatives in achieving the perfect image, the XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens boasts several additional features to optimise handling. One of the more notable features is an A Position Lock that prevents the aperture ring from moving and can also control the lens’s aperture settings using a command dial on an X Series camera body. This makes it far easier for photographers to remain in control over their depth of field.

A DC motor is also built into the XF 56mm f1.2 WR lens to drive both the focusing group of 8 elements and the aperture unit for more precise autofocusing. This complements the lens’s advanced image resolution from MOD to infinity and allows users to attain a quick and accurate focus, seizing all photo opportunities that come their way, even when working with a shallow depth of field where accurate focusing is paramount.

Stay Creative

With 9 rubber seals protecting the XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens from dirt, dust and moisture, users can stay in their creative zone even when it starts to drizzle. Changing seasonal temperatures are also not a cause for concern as this lens maintains full functionality in temperatures as low as -10°C. And, with a fluorine-coated front element that repels water, fingerprints and other unwanted marks, images remain pristine without any obstructions.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens
• 1 x Front Lens Cap FLCP-67 II
• 1 x Rear Lens Cap RLCP-001
• 1 x Lens Hood
• 1 x Lens Wrapping Cloth

FAQs:

How does this lens differ from the previous model?

The Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens benefits from significant improvements to the minimum focusing distance, image-resolving performance and beautiful rendering of out-of-focus background. Whilst the previous model was limited to portraiture, this newer model is designed to facilitate table-top photography, and can also cater to a wide variety of shooting situations including street photography.

How compact is this lens?

The Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens measures just 76mm in length and weighs only 445g. This is an impressively compact design that is easy to store and transport from location to location.

Can I use filters with this lens?

Yes. The Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 WR Lens has a widely used 67mm filter thread for attaching all kinds of filters and polarisers.

Can I use this lens for video?

Although this lens does not feature any Optical Image Stabilisation, it does benefit from a bearing mechanism that successfully reduces friction from the DC motor driving lens elements. By minimising lens-driving friction, motor noise is reduced and should not interfere with video recording.