50mm f/1.2
X mount · 50 mm · f/1.2
- 01
- Mount
- X
- 02
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- 03
- Max aperture
- f/1.2
- 04
- Weight
- 599 g
- 05
- Filter thread
- 95 mm
- 06
- Stabilisation
- No
- 07
- Weather sealed
- Yes
Prices vary daily. Check current cost for Fujifilm 50mm f/1.2 directly at each retailer.
Performance by subject
Reference notes
Overview
The Fujifilm 50mm f/1.2 is a 50mm prime for X mount at f/1.2, weighing 599g. It has no optical stabilization. The body is weather-sealed for outdoor use.
Intended user
- — Center sharpness enthusiasts
- — Build quality enthusiasts
- — Autofocus speed enthusiasts
- — Fans of low light
Advantages
- Center sharpness — 95/100
- Build quality — 95/100
- Autofocus speed — 90/100
Trade-offs
- Price-to-performance — 20/100
- Image stabilization — 25/100
- No optical stabilization — pair with a stabilized body or use faster shutter speeds.
- Premium price at $10,979 new.
Field use
- 01Dim venues, indoor events, and low-light street work without cranking ISO.
Buying advice
New price sits around $10,979. Rentals run about $446/day. Buying breaks even after roughly 25 rental days — try it before you commit if you're unsure. The used market for this lens is usually healthy — a lightly-used copy can save 20–30%.
Alternative options
- Cheaper alternativeFujifilm 100-400mm f/5.6 G
- Lighter alternativeViltrox 14-24mm f/2.8 XCD
- Premium alternative—
Reviewer consensus
The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR lens is widely regarded as a top-tier option for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, especially excelling in portraiture. Reviewers consistently praise its sharpness, fast f/1.2 aperture, and the beautiful, creamy bokeh it produces. It is often highlighted as a premium lens that delivers high image quality.
- Excellent for portraits
- High image quality and sharpness
- Smooth, pleasing bokeh
- Fast aperture for low light
- Can be expensive
- Some mention of size/weight
- 01Portrait photography
- 02Low light photography
- 03Creative shallow depth of field shots
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Further viewing
Independent reviews and field tests for Fujifilm 50mm f/1.2, opened on YouTube.