Fuji Fabulous 56

[Iansky]

I wanted to try the 56 APD on the X-Pro1 today to see how it performed for street, it proved itself to be fast to focus and delivers beautiful out of focus areas.

It is a good combination and I am looking forward to seeing how the lens performs on the X-pro2.

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[CapoDave]

Not the APD version.
Taken last night with my X-Pro1 at a Leica event at OC Camera

 

[Iansky]

It is a great focal length for portraits as well as street (I have also used it for some landscapes).

 

[CapoDave]

Yes I agree.
Love your pics Ian.

 

[Iansky]

Thanks Dave, most kind - happy shooting - are you looking at the X-Pro2 to sit alongside your X-pro1?

 

[CapoDave]

Ya I think so.
The ISO Dial is what has pushed me over the edge.

 

[Iansky]

That takes me back to analogue cameras where many had the ISO (ASA) dial

 

[Kay]

It is a great focal length for portraits as well as street (I have also used it for some landscapes).

Some fine images there, Ian and regarding the suitability of something longer for people in the streets, landscapes and whatnot I couldn't agree more. I'm pretty tired of all those silly shoulds and musts in photography.
Trust yourself and shoot away with whatever you feel like.

 

[Iansky]

Well said Ken, It is not about the equipment but how you use it - there are many outstanding street photogs using all different focal lengths and it is as much about your own confidence in getting in close to the action as photogs like Bruce Gilden do or staying further back.

 

[jedilost1]

I've always wondered how the 56mm would do on the street [emoji16]
Especially with my XPro1

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[Iansky]

jedilost, it is a great all round performer that delivers great out of focus areas and focusses quickly and accurately - lot of money but definately worth it.

 

[bluzcity]

Great set Ian!

 

[Iansky]

Thanks Brent, I did purchase this lens solely for portraits but it is proving itself an all round performer so far.

 

[jedilost1]

jedilost, it is a great all round performer that delivers great out of focus areas and focusses quickly and accurately - lot of money but definately worth it.

I purchased the lens today, and all I have to say is WOW

What beautiful image quality coming from it

I love the blacks and whites

 

[Lightmancer]

Congratulations! Now just try that lush creamy bokeh goodness with an infrared (R72) filter...

Frimley IR 8 par Lightmancer, on ipernity

 

[tkao2025]

Interested in knowing if you can really tell the difference between the APD and non-APD version. Thinking about picking this lens up but the APD version is 500USD more.