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After my recent controversial dilemma about the future of my Fujifilm 56 mm f/1.2, I was lucky to have the opportunity to try both the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 and the Fujifilm 90 mm f/2 thanks to the lovely people in Fujifilm. For those who have not read the publication about 56 mm F/1.2 (you are here if you want a reading), I was really tempted to change it for something that was a little more friendly with trips, for example, the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2. I was also tempted by Fujifilm 90 mm f/2 to replace excellent portrait skills.
However, for this publication, we will concentrate on the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 and in my short two weeks with it. Unfortunately, we went down on the back foot, since I had just had two weddings reserved this year and I love 56 mm F/1.2 for weddings; That was almost my decision already made, but we gave the small lens a chance.
I fixed the two -week rental period to start shortly before my first trip home to see my family in months and shortly before a trip to Scotland for my sister’s birthday. Many gold opportunities to try the lens.
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Fujifilm 50 mm f/2
The Fujifilm 50 mm F/2 was launched in January 2017 and is located within the range of small, fast and sealed lenses offered by Fujifilm; The others are 16 mm f/2.8, 23 mm f/2 and 35 mm f/2.
I bought the Fujifilm system in December 2016, after which I spent many months reflecting on the best lens to travel to Australia. Thinking, I don’t even remember having considered the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 or even be aware that it had been thrown. Initially, I decided on 10-24 mm f/4, 23 mm f/2 and the 55-200 mm f/3.5-4.8. Even if I had been aware, I would probably not convinced me to add it to my collection.
However, now that I have managed to play with him, I can certainly recommend this lens, especially for travel photography. As always, I will not go into masses of details about construction quality and technical specifications; That is easily available elsewhere. Here I try to be as honest as possible about my experiences with the lens.
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First, I am not completely sure where this lens fits with a focusing distance essentially 75 mm. I saw a series of canon users who bought the 50 mm cheap lens and then online in a crop sensor, perhaps inventing this close focal length but not quite ‘. I admit it, it is a bit strange, but it is essentially a short telephoto lens and in reality perfect to tighten in the streets of the city. This lens will really shine for a stricter travel and street photograph. It also works for portraits, although some will say that it is not the typical focal length of 85 mm. Some say that this difference of 6 mm really matters …
Where the lens really shines is with its super fast approach. I mean, it is practically instantaneous. I am very accustomed to 35 mm F/1.4 At this time, so it surprised me a bit how fast this lens could concentrate. This is more than you would expect from a Fujifilm lens, especially considering that I am using a five-year camera in the X-T2. I can only imagine how fast it would be in one of the last cameras; It probably focuses before your brain even think about it.
The lens itself is small, a little longer than the other fujicrones (23 mm f/2 and 35 mm f/2), and really light, so this will not cause problems at all day. Even better, if the weather worsens, the lens is completely resistant to climate, so it can be soaked happily.
You will have noticed that Fujifilm 50 mm is a F/2, while 56 mm is F/1.2. What this also refers to, for those who can be new in photography, is the opening; That is the opening in the lens (the smaller the number, the more light let the lens let its sensor pass and also the lower the number, the less it can be focused). F/2 is not at all. With these modern digital cameras, it can easily increase ISO or shoot slower shutter speeds to compensate for slightly lower light collection capacity compared to the most expensive lenses. I found shooting in F/2 bright and was surprisingly much more acute than I expected. One thing that I do not like the 56 mm torque shot par with AF/1.2 Open. He did not seem to have that problem at all with the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 and, as I said, it was perfectly acute without having to get AF/4, for example.
In terms of Bokeh, those are the areas out of focus, I am not one that really passes the time comparing on purpose if the lens X is better than the lens and, but, as I have suggested above, it is more a feeling that I have. I could look at an image and immediately think “does not do it for me” or “that is crazy” and there is no doubt that it is the Bokeh who plays a role in that.
So, without being a technician about opening shapes and blades, what do I think about the bokeh that leaves 50 mm f/2? I was not surprised as much as the 56 mm f/1.2, but it impressed me a lot. For a lens that is half of the price, it will not feel disappointed at all and really keeps its own.
Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to make a comparison from side to side with 56 mm f/1.2, but, and this is strange to forgive me, the “feeling” was that I could not get any photo to be up to the ‘wow factor that you get from the 56 mm. In my honest opinion, the image quality of Fujifilm 50 mm, for me, does not compare, but this lens is not designed to replace 56 mm. I can easily see a space in everyone’s collection; One to travel, one for weddings and portraits. You must remember that the 56 mm have their disadvantages each of which the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 addresses perfectly.
Finally, but in no way, the price is the price; Amazon has it new for £ 409 or consult the used market (something that I am constantly doing) where MPB has it in the United Kingdom for only £ 359. Negotiate.
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Conclusion
In general, Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 is a really good solid and reliable lens. Is it for me? That is difficult to answer, I would say yes and not if that is possible. If I had cash, then there is no doubt that I would buy this lens. It is ideal for street photography, for travel photography and is also good for portraits. However, my only concern is if it would be seen. My standard trip configured at this time is 16 mm f/1.4 in one X-T2 and 35 mm f/1.4 in the other. My beloved 23 mm f/2 never receives an excursion, since these two lenses are just an absolute dream to work and cover everything I need. I know with certainty that I would feel that I was losing me if I didn’t have one of those lenses on.
What I don’t think I would buy the lens is to replace my 56 mm f/1.2, which was initially my intention. There is something in that lens that seems that I could not leave the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 and there is no doubt that, with the lack of light in the wedding places here in the United Kingdom, I really need that capacity to collection of additional light of the f/1.2.
If you still do not have 56 mm f/1.2 or this focal distance covered with another lens and you are looking for something a little longer of Fujifilm, this lens is absolutely perfect and will never disappoint you. It is a brilliant compact lens that will bring you closer to action without moving those feet of yours. If you combined this with 23 mm F/2, then you would have a perfect settings.
May 2022: An update on Fujifilm 50 mm f/2
As I concluded above, I could not decide if the 50 mm Fujifilm f/2 should be added to my camera bag. However, I recently tried to use 56 mm in the streets of Newcastle and it became clear that this is exactly where the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2 would excel. While I don’t have any reserved wedding (and I’m not sure whether to push that side of my photograph), I have kept the 56 mm and I still bought the Fujifilm 50 mm f/2. It is sure to say that for street photography and travel photography, the lens enters itself. I love it. As I really love. Taking into account the size and price, this lens is a power and now I am convinced that it should be in the camera bag of each photographer.
I have been out on two trips in 2023, where I have used Fujifilm 50mm f/2, lighthouse and chipre, and honestly is still incredible. See if you can detect what photos I have taken with her; They are quite distinctive in my opinion.
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