Let's hear it: will you be upgrading to the 50mm f/1.0? Will you be staying with the 56mm f/1.2? Or are you going to go for the 50mm f/2.0?

@Metalfreakz17

3 жыл бұрын

Im going with the 50mmf2 because its super easy to carry for traveling. And people are less intruded by a small lens.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Moerkamp good call

@sbildl4660

3 жыл бұрын

I have got the f2 version. It's awesome and I can fully recommend it. Go for it 👍

@dhaug

3 жыл бұрын

In anticipation of the 50 f/1.0, I sold my 56 f/1.2. Agree that the focus on the old 56 was frustrating.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Haug yeah so annoying haha

Thanks for the great review Reggie.

I’m still on the 50 f2 and I love it. Definitely an underrated and overshadowed lens. 3 great options and such a difficult decision to make. For anyone wanting 50mm focal length, don’t sleep on the f2!!!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Oscar Urrea I own the 50 f2 as well. Will be keeping it and selling the 56

@12matze

Жыл бұрын

The 50 F2 ist the first lens from Fuji that knocked me of my boots. For more depth of field I still have my D750 from Nikon.

I think it's worth it for someone like you who has really committed to the Fujifilm ecosystem professionally and will make the money back on the lens in a short period of time, but I think it's a tough sell otherwise as there are better and more economical options elsewhere.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

This is a great take on it!

Spent couple of day's with 50 f1 and here are my findings: 1. Sharper then 56 =Yes 2. Color different then 56 = Yes 3. Faster Af then 56 =Yes 4.Shallower D.O.F = No (56 is longer lens). 5. Better build then 56 = Yes 6.Heavier then 56 = Yes (almost double) 7. Can take photos in bright environment wide open = No get 77mm at least 2 stop ND filter if you want to use mechanical shutter 8. Boekeh better then 56= Yes&No too much highlights can cause blooming and in worst cases overlapping causing busy boekeh. 9. Is it worth 1500$ = If you have 56 I would wait till price drop a bit. 10. Is it useful focal length = No it is not 85-ish equivalent it is 75mm so you have to compensate for same framing with your feet or moving subject 11. Is it worth to get it=Yes if you shooting low light without flash, have strength to wear weight and double the budget of 56 f1.2. Be aware it is like 56 f1.2 one trick pony.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Can we see some examples thst you shot with it?

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Considering the 56 is only .5 stop darker than the 50mm 1.0 do you use thst lens with an nd filter too?

Valuable guidance, thanks! It would be very beneficial to have you review the new Viltrox 56 1.4

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had the chance or opportunity yet. Have you tried it?

@ObservingBeauty

3 жыл бұрын

Reggie Ballesteros not yet. Price of ~300$ and amazing auto focus and sharpness (according to reviews), I can’t resist. But I don’t have the experience you have to judge.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

The truth is I cannot determine if a lens is good enough for another. Onlh you can determine that. You have the best experience to determine if you’ll like something

@ObservingBeauty

3 жыл бұрын

Reggie Ballesteros i appreciate your approach. I guess it’s part of the reason why I value your reviews... in any case I hope you’ll have a chance to play with it and share

I pre-ordered the 50/1.0 and I'll be ditching the 56/1.2 personally. I often shoot in very dimly lit cigar lounges for clients and the 56 suffers in low as well as with the contrast that comes along with cigar smoke. I tend to use the Fuji/35/1.4 & the Mitakon 35/0.95MKII in those situations, but I welcome to ability to use the 50/1.0 as well. I'm pretty set portraiture wise with this lens as well as the 90f2 and the aforementioned lenses. Great work as usual my man!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Nice load out. What’s your favorite so far?

One of the best, if not the best Fuji ambassadors bro. Thanks for your videos, they help me a lot as I am starting to do wedding photographery and video.

@Reggiebphoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏽

Hi, which lents do you recommend to architecture photography?

I already ordered it! 👍🏼 Another reason, despite the better AF and slightly different bokeh, is the weather resistance! Really looking forward to get it and use it for the last 4 weddings of this Year... 😊

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

I totally forgot about that! WR is added , brain fart on my part

@markwaldhoff

3 жыл бұрын

Reggie Ballesteros 😂👍🏼

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Waldhoff Hochzeitsfotograf | Weddings & Love-Stories thanks :)

Thanks Reg,this a tough call

A must have for the professionals! Hobbyist shooters could get 2 lenses for the cost of the 50f1.0. No brainer for you Reggie...you deserve it!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Bearman thanks Steve! It’s a great tk have a variety of optjons on fuji

Thanks for this Reggie. Not sure how I missed it earlier. Nice review. I'll have to wait for a Fuji event where I can test it against my 56mm f1.2. You said you found this sharper than the 56mm f1.2. DP Review I was surprised said that this lens wasn't really sharp until f2.8 (I'm sure you had different copies). The weight for me is concerning, but I used to own the Nikon 85mm f1.4, and that was never an issue. Thanks again for your honest reviews!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

This isn’t a scientific sharpness measure. When you use it out in the field for weddigns, the 50mm nails photos a lot more and sharper than the 56. I don’t do reviews for reviews sake. It’s based on real world pro use.

@Nathansmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Reggie Ballesteros please don’t take my comment as a criticism of your methods. I’ve seen several other reviews from reviewers that I highly respect (like yourself), who all said the 50mm f1.0 was a very sharp lens, and most preferred it to the 56mm f1.2. And I find it funny that most OCD pixel peeping lens reviews are conducted shooting on a tripod, and yet most of us in the real world, especially shooting at weddings, rarely if ever use a tripod.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure on a tripod the 56 is sharper. But the af hit rate of the 56 is finicky which is why the 50 wide open in practice produces “sharper” images as the ability to hit critical focus in the field is a factor that needs to be accounted for when shooting non-brick wall subjects

@Nathansmithphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Reggie Ballesteros very true, and that’s what really matters. :-)

Great video Reggie. The 56mm f/1.2 is my absolute favourite lens, and this new 50 improves on everything I've ever wished I could change about it (autofocus, low light performance, weather sealing, slightly wider field of view which I prefer). However I will NOT be purchasing it just yet. I have taken so many fantastic photos with the 56 and it will still be possible to do that even without the latest and greatest. This lens is clearly a stunner, but it's incredibly expensive.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

The 56 is still great!

Maybe I would have been interested if they kept the original 33mm. I'm still waiting for the one to one coparisons in Lightroom/C1 with the 56mm to see if it's really sharper. From what I've seen on KZread (which are admittedly compressed videos) the quality is quite similar, if not better for the 56mm.

Great video! Would it be a good idea to sell the 56 and 90mm for this? Already have the 50 f/2. Thanks!

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t really answer that for you haha. Too many factors will go into thst decision

3 of my friends have already asked if I would sell them my copy of the 56 . That doesn't make it any easier 😂 Great overview of the new beast !

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

vampire lens 50mm 1.0 ! definitely a must have lens!! guilty pleasures.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

snapit happy 🧛‍♂️

Reggie, I found your narrative here not at all "disorganized," as you put it, but, rather, a very fair and balanced weighing of the options in a way that might help the legions of photographic equivocators in the cyber community. Thank you for your work on this lens. You obviously love the 1.0. Other fans include Gordon Laing, whose Cameralabs reviews are among the best, and Christopher Frost, who also is quite thorough and can be quite critical in his reviews depending on the nature of the flaws of a lens. Ken Rockwell, a polarizing figure in the photographic world, but whose perspective I appreciate as part of the mix, also is a big fan of the lens. And all three of the aforementioned actually post images of their work! Imagine that! Some other online reviewers are equivocal about the lens, while DP Review oddly named the f1 "Worst Lens of the Year," a designation I found curiously out of step with their earlier review. For my part, I own the 56mm and like it a lot, but, based on the blended reception by online reviewers I trust, including you, I am inclined to sell it in favor of the 1.0. The smoothness of the bokeh and the better focusing sell me and it certainly seems sharp enough wide open. The size and weight won't bother me at all on my XH1 with battery grip. And at a slightly shorter focal length -- 70mm vs. 85mm equivalent -- it actually will fit a better low-light niche in my lens lineup, between the under-appreciated Fuji 23mm f/1.4 and the Nikon 105 f/1.4 on D750.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Good AF is really important. I was using the XF 56 1.2 on X-Pro3. I was on eye AF-C. it was too many picture out of focus. Is it just me or are the people the have the same experience.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Eye af is also not that reliable. So it really depends on what the situation is. I use single point af-c or af-s for Best results with the 56

I just got the 50 f1 for £1169 on sale, which I feel is excellent value. I’m glad I waited for a price drop.

Would you able to upload some RAW to play with skin tones of the Fuji?

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Deadeye sorry all examples are my clients and my kids so can’t giveaway the raws

Ordered the Viltrox 56mm 1.4, pumped to get it and its real cheap! Had any experience with it yet?

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Nope I don’t have experience with it

The AF of 56/1.2 is much better on the X-T4 (I have a X-T3 and a X-T4) which I couldn't believe in the beginning - but it's still no fun to use it... including the wishy-washy aperture ring. I love the results and hate the lens. Perhaps you should mention, if you have used it - or both lenses - on the X -T4. Perfect video. Reasonable suggestions and recommendations. As always. There is no "truth" ;-)

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

I own and use the xt3

In fact, for the moment I know the answer. I’m very happy user of 2 manual lenses in very big aperture, the Mitakon 35/0.95 mk2 and stunning Kamlan 50/1.1 mk2. On the other hand I own the Fuji 50/2 and 16-55/2.8 too. I’m not a professional photographer and I wonder if this investment is really reasonable, except to sell the 3 lenses quoted earlier (not the 16-55) that make the job perfectly. So actually for me the answer would be no. I just sold the 56/1.2 for the same reason to replace it by the 16-55. In fact, I could only advised interesting people to try the Kamlan 50 (mk2 especially) which is amazing for such a small price (and very easy and quick to use with Fuji focus peaking).

I've been toying with the idea of getting this lens. Mainly because of the technical upgrades over the 56. The newer AF motor design is just superior in every way. However, for me the biggest feature is the weather resistance. I like to go into state and national parks to take pictures. 99% of my pictures are outdoors, and I'm not always in the most controlled environments at that. So for me that WR is a peace of mind kind of thing. That's the main reason why I don't own the 56. That being said, I have other lenses that I want to upgrade first. Mainly upgrading my zoom to the 50-140 f2.8. Maybe if I find myself taking portraits of people more and making some form of money then I'd pick this up. This lens for me is definitely worth it, it's just not very high on the list of things I want to buy right now.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! What type of photography do tou shoot?

@Kingjay814

3 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto mostly nature and scenic type stuff. I'm in Florida so it's a lot of alligators good zooms are well preferred. I do have my beloved Laowa 9mm for my coastal sun rise stuff. Along with the Rokinon 12mm which is the only lens that makes me money since I use that for the ocassional real-estate gig for a buddy of mine.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Nice thansk for sharing

I have a question the fujifilm x100s, is compatible with xf 56mm f1.2 lenses

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

No. The x100 can’t change the lens

The rendering of the f/1.0 is significantly better to my eyes, and not only in the backgrounds. However, my work doesn't really require this kind of lens and getting it/lugging it around would be a nuisance. I want it so bad but it doesn't make sense for me. It's like those fancy Zeiss lenses with a great look that I'd never really get to use in the real world...

Hi Reggie great review! Was wondering about the sharpness wide open. I had read on Ken Rockwell that the MTF wide open is actually better on the 56mm than the 50mm. Is this lens really sharper wide open then? Thanks in advance! : www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-mount-lenses/50mm-f1.htm

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Possibly. I haven’t tested it myself to compare that

If you opt to save money to buy one of the used 56 1.2 coming on the market, my advice is don't buy it blindly off a website. Inspect closely in person if possible, there are plenty of bad copies with lots of dust, etc that show up in your images. I had to return two copies before settling on a usable one.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

I see no option but jump to the 1.0 if I want to continue with Nikon not for the extra stop but for the weather sealing. you would think all "pro" lens would have weather sealing by default. Good review though and love your work :)

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Yes totally agree with you here

Any chance you'll be comparing with the Viltrox equivalent?

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Juil not in the plans at the moment

Hi Reggie! I currently own a 56,50-140,18 1.4, 60 and samyang 12mm. I am planning to ditch my 56 over the 50, but i also want to add the 33. I can only afford one, can u help me in this decision making?

@Reggiebphoto

2 жыл бұрын

Totally depends on your personal preference and what you want to shoot

I'm going to stick with my 50mm F2.0, which I like to call the poor man's portrait lens. :) It has a sufficiently wide aperture, super fast AF, weather sealed, and very sharp. I have tested out the 56mm F1.2 and noticed how incredibly slow the AF is. I personally couldn't stand it. despite the stellar image quality. I understand that the extra aperture is useful for professionals, but I also felt sorry for them that they had to put up with the super slow AF. Now the pros can have a portrait lens that also has a fast AF. Slow is a relative term, but the F2 Fuji primes are known for their super fast AF, so the AF on the F1.2 moves like a glacier compared to the AF on the F2.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly. It’s a frustrating lens to use in certain cases.

I've heard the lens doesn't perform very well in very bright areas, when you are in good lighting do you use electronic shutter to compensate? What are your thoughts?

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see any issues with it. I actually shot with it so I’d be wary of what you hear

@malcolmanderson8339

3 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto yeah that's why I wanted your opinion, I think I may rent the lens and put it through its paces, great video as always Reggie.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Anderson just try it for yourself before you believe reviews thst didn’t post any images

@malcolmanderson8339

3 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto Their were images posted to theangryphotographer and so far of the 15 different Fuji lenses I've used his assessments have been pretty spot on but I don't like to pull my sources from all one place. I would have failed all my English papers back in school if I did that😂 The other reviews of this I haven't heard about poor performance in high light areas so I was doing some digging.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, I’d take his reviews with a grain of salt. He hates the 18 and I love that lens

I think Fuji made this lens as to show-off they can make it. Besides some pro's that really need it for the specific scenarios where it shines, probably won't break the stores for the masses. It just comes with too many mixed feelings

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Got it

I keep reading the posts on this lens, and when comparing the 56mm 1.2 vs the 50mm 1.0 is the weather resistance. Why isn't this of concern to anyone that is talking about this lens?

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Personally I live in California, so I forget about WR cause I literally don’t consider it in my purchasing decisions. But you’re right that’s a big factor

@milesharbord9339

3 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto ok, good to know. I mean I wasn't sure if it was because the weather resistance was negligible.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure it’s a factor for many people. I just don’t shoot in inclement weather tha much so it’s not something I notice.

Where can you find the 56mm f/1.2 new for $849? It's going for $1000 everywhere with authorized dealers.

@Reggiebphoto

2 жыл бұрын

It was on sale at the time of this video

@giangvu7902

2 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto Oh okay that makes more sense. Missed the sale lol, Thank you for a great video!

Nice video Reggie, but this lens is not for me, I have the XF-50mm f/2 and it’s more than enough for an amateur/hobbyist like me, especially since I shoot everything at f/8 (LOL). Have a great weekend and stay safe.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Stick to what you know is best for you!

I believe that the compression would be better in the f1.2.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Yup you are totally right!

@LashahVideo

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to purchase the f1.0, but I opted to purchase the f1.2 because I already had the f2 and it’s a really good lens and I love the size. I didn’t think that it would make sense for me to have the f2 and the f1.0. And the autofocus issues that the f1.2 has is do to the step motor instead of linear motor that’s in the f1.0. I have found that single point focus works a little bit better than relying on face and eye detection when using the f1.2

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Yup I never use eye af with the 56 1.2 up to this point. I don’t find it reliable for any lens I use so far. Af-a single point is the best option for fuji ive found

@ikeahloe

3 жыл бұрын

compression isn't better or worse if it's more. I definitely prefer the compression from 75mm focal length than 85mm focal length.

@LashahVideo

3 жыл бұрын

Isaac Ah-Loe “It’s more” :) lol is the equivalent of saying the sharpening of the f1.0 vs is f1.2 isn’t better or worst, it just more sharper. I will agree to disagree with you and say that more is better.

My favourite Canon lens (85 f1.2, which I still own) is one of the reasons that made me switch to Fuji for my professional work... Weight. The 50mm f1.0 is not a 56 upgrade, it's a different lens.You pay a lot more for extreme apertures. Btw, I own a Canon 50mm f1.2 and a 50mm f1.4. One cost me 4 times the price of the other... Is it worth it? No, but some people just want the fastest, the wider, the newer, the ... the... Whatever! It is not a rational decision, you buy it because you want it. Period. I'm not getting it. Strange focal length on a 1.5x crop and weight.

No, its definitely not. If I wanted large expensive lenses I'd go will full frame and get better results

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Burrito Bro's Videos 🙌🏽

@marcopolli1463

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love my XT3, but I think Fuji is engaging in a lost fight with this lens. It just highlights the weak points of the system.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@vincentrivera

3 жыл бұрын

Fuji will sell plenty of these so it doesn’t really matter what anyone says

Compare it with 56APD ;)

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Dalibor Tomić I don’t have one haha

Actually the 56 f1.2 is sharper wide open. See Mathieu Gasquet comparison. and the 56 is closer to the 85mm classic portrait focal length. The 50 has more Character and creamier bokeh, this is true.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the lens in person?

@HossDiaph

3 жыл бұрын

@@Reggiebphoto not yet but the comparison is done in a controlled environment, and I trust Mirror Lessons team. I downloaded too the RAW files provided which are consistent with their claims.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Ok 👍🏽

850g no thanks, why didn't they make a 56mm f1.2 ll but weather proof with better autofocus.

@daygon128

3 жыл бұрын

I found myself asking the same question today. It's not worth the extra money.

I am sure it is a great lens but 1500K. The 56mm is fine for me.

I shoot for fun. Mostly just my family and dogs. So no, not worth the upgrade for me. I'll just continue to enjoy the 56.

@cdfox85

3 жыл бұрын

On the other hand, I could sell my under-used X100V in order to help finance it 🤔 lol

@Ishijah1

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe if it starts raining money galore I will get it.

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Fox id keep the v.

I'm sticking with my 56mmf1.2 no way am I putting a 850g 50mm lens on my camera.

i think viltrox 56mm is the best deal

For me: Yes. I have Clients, that pay me for portraits. So after some Portrait Shoots, it was just a investment. If its for your own private purpose, No. Take the 56 f1.2.

@ed8311

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I am going to start a small portrait photo business. I am thinking of starting with buying a xt4 and the 50 1.0. Is that the best setup I could get? Would you do it if you were starting from scratch?

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

If I was starting from scratch id rent the 56 1.2 90f2 and 50 1.0 and then keep the one I like best

Bigger, more (Front)heavy, more expensive. To gain 0.2 in F-stop, losing 6mm doing so. In most real world results the 56 and even the 50 will do fine. And most people who are not deeply into photography won’t notice any differences anyway. And most photographers needing ‘ using these lenses wide open rarely (Need to) take it out in bad weather. Nope, for me this I too much “want to show we can” and wanting FF like results. Nope, no buy. For me fuji had better spend time and money on some affordable long primes. I’m sure way more people are waiting for those....

The best portrait was your self portrait bruh...

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

This brick on a long wedding-day🤔 No...sorry...56👍😎

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Tried it on a wedding already, wasn’t a burden. I consider the 50-140 to be more cumbersome and many people shoot with one all day.

Dude,you make your face too lighten. Decrease light on your face. Check your histogram, you will see

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@Reggiebphoto

3 жыл бұрын

Any questions about the actual lens review?

I don't think it's worth. #team56