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LENS TEST Testbench

The shallow depth of field created at
f/2 can be used to draw the viewer’s
eye to points of interest in an image
Fujifilm X-Pro2, 1/4000sec at f/2, ISO 200

Fujinon XF

50mm f/2 R WR

Michael Topham puts the latest mid-telephoto from the XF 56mm f/1.2 R, it seems those
who’ve held out for Fujifi lm to release an
prime for Fujifi lm’s X-series through its paces affordable lens for shooting portraiture, travel,
low-light and everyday subjects fi nally have
hen Fujifi lm announced a that unless you really require the extra stop the what they’ve been waiting for.
smaller and lighter alternative manufacturer’s f/1.4 lenses provide, you won’t
to its XF 35mm f/1.4 R in the see a huge benefi t from choosing the larger and Features
W shape of the XF 35mm f/2 R heavier alternatives. Although the lens is slower than the XF 56mm
WR, I half suspected that it might be the fi rst At the beginning of the year, Fujifi lm added f/1.2 R, there are benefi ts to be had from
lens in a new series of f/2 primes. We didn’t another prime to its f/2 series with the release making the front element smaller and limiting
have to wait too long before Fujifi lm announced of the Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR. This the maximum aperture to f/2. The big appeal is
its second example and the XF 23mm f/2 R mid-telephoto prime offers a focal length its practical size and weight. When it’s placed
WR became a popular choice with those who equivalent to 75mm in full frame, and is an alongside the XF 56mm f/1.2 R, you get a
wanted a more compact, weather-sealed alternative to the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R, much better idea of just how petite it is. The
alternative to the XF 23mm f/1.4 XF R that which has garnered a reputation as being one difference in weight (205g) is very noticeable
arrived in 2013. After reviewing both the 23mm of the fi nest X-system lenses for portraiture. when paired with a Fujifi lm X-series body,
and 35mm f/2 primes, I came to the conclusion With £300 separating the XF 50mm f/2 R WR and to keep the lens as small and

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