Announcing the FUJINON XF56mmF. R fast portrait lens for X-series cameras from Fujifilm

Announcing the FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R fast portrait lens for X-series cameras from Fujifilm Fujifilm Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) has announced the release of the FUJINON XF56mm F1.2 R lens.

06.01.2014

XF56mm F1.2 R

Available from February 2014, this latest addition to the company's line up of professional-grade lenses for X-series interchangeable-lens cameras features a fast maximum aperture of f/1.2, a focal length of 85mm *1 and delivers beautiful bokeh, making it particularly suitable for high quality portraits.

The XF56mm F1.2 R is less than half the size of an equivalent lens on a full-frame camera *2 and offers fast, quiet autofocusing that ensures stress-free shooting for both the photographer and the model. It also delivers incredible resolving power for high quality results that are enhanced by the unique skin tone reproduction technology found in Fujifilm's X-mount cameras. Using the XF56mm and selecting one of two PRO Negative modes from the Film Simulation menu on the camera body will ensure users can capture beautiful portraits with rich tonal gradations reminiscent of images from film cameras.

Like all other lenses in the XF line up, the XF56mm F1.2 R is designed with an impressive attention to detail. It has a design that sits comfortably in the hand and exterior features including a metal aperture ring for a premium quality feel.

Advanced optical design for professional portraits The lens' new optical design featuring 11 elements in 8 groups delivers impressive results. The design includes two ED (extra low-dispersion) elements and one double-sided aspherical element, plus four elements with a convex surface facing the subject, which combine to reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations. They also ensure the best possible image resolution, even when the lens is at its widest aperture of f/1.2.

Image quality is further enhanced by Fujifilm's proprietary HT-EBC coating that's used on all lens surfaces to reduce ghosting and flare, while the seven-blade rounded diaphragm produces the creamy smooth bokeh effect that's become synonymous with XF series lenses.

Attach the XF56mm F1.2 lens to a body that supports the Lens Modulation Optimiser *3 and picture quality leaps even higher thanks to the automatic correction of diffraction when shooting at smaller apertures.

Fast autofocus, silent operation The XF56mm F1.2 R combines an inner focus mechanism *4 and a DC coreless motor for rapid autofocusing speeds, which are boosted further when used with a X-series camera body that supports phase detection AF. The structure and positioning of the focusing unit reduces sound and vibration for silent operation and with no lens barrel movement during focusing, the structure effectively prevents dust particles from getting into the lens and degrading picture quality.

Premium build quality In keeping with the XF lens legacy, the 56mm F1.2 R features a durable, metal construction - including the aperture and focusing rings - to ensure a high quality feel. The aperture ring is designed to ensure it's easy to detect clicks' between f-stops, while the focusing ring is both comfortable in use and has the perfect amount of torque so it's simple to focus precisely.

*1 35mm format equivalent

*2 According to Fujifilm data

*3 Fujifilm X-E2 as of January 2014

*4 A mechanism that moves small elements in the middle or at the rear of the lens, while keeping the large, front elements stationary

Related link Click here to view the FUJINON XF56mmF11.2 R lens product page

Fujinon XF56mmF1.2R Specification Chart Type

XF56mmF1.2 R

Lens configuration

11 elements in 8 groups (includes 1 aspherical and 2 extra low dispersion elements

Focal length

f=56mm (35mm format equivalent)

Angle of view

28.5

Max. aperture

F1.2

Min. aperture

F16

Aperture control

Number of blades: 7 rounded diaphragm opening Step size:1/3 EV (23 steps) * 1/2 EV, from max. aperture to next step, only.

Focus range

Normal 0.7 Macro 0.7 3m

Max. magnification

0.09 x

External dimensions : Diameter x Length* (approx.) * distance from camera lens mount flange

73.2mm x 69.7mm

Weight (approx.)

(TBD) (excluding caps and hoods)

Filter size

62mm

2014 Fujifilm UK Ltd. Specifications are subject to change.

ENDS

UK AVAILABILITY AND PRICING:

The FUJINON XF56mm will be on sale from February 2014. Its UK SRP will be £999.99. Click here to find retailers selling the XF56mm lens.

A hi-res PRODUCT IMAGE is available for download from the bottom of this page

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