XF60mm 2.4 as a Portrait Lens

Here's just a quick diverse selection of portrait photos with the 60. I use it for all sorts of situations- flowers, daylight scenes, etc. Only thing, it is not for low light night time, tho a couple of these shots are done at night. The 60 searches too much and I end up getting out my 35/1.4. I tried the 56 in a shop and it didn't feel sufficiently better for the price difference- the 60 was the only answer. (I'm a retired teacher on a budget, which is hard with all the amazing Fuji glass) So for daytime I definitely recommend the 60 for casual portraits or any other everyday situations where you want a little distance from your subject.

If you think the 56 can do much better, by all means pay double, or whatever, the price. ( I got my 60 on sale and feel very fortunate) Perhaps a pro photographer will think differently.

keeping cool in the hot season in Thailand

monk in Thai temple tying good luck strings

enjoying a ice drink in the Thai hot season

tourists in Bangkok at Paragon Mall

garbage collector in Bangkok at 3 am @ 6400 ISO

a dancer sitting outside at Soi Cowboy, Bangkok

girl having a ice drink at Thai temple

monk at a forest temple in Northeastern Thailand

MasonHoy wrote:

94 wrote:

MasonHoy wrote:

Hey Guys,

I'm look at the 60mm at the moment as being an addition to my X-T1 bag, but have read some conflicting reviews on it.
The focal length and price are attractive, and I've heard that the focus speeds have been drastically improved.
I've seen a few threads with examples on here, anyone have anymore ? Experiences and opinions greatly appreciated.

Get one Mason. You won't regret it.

If you've only found a few threads with examples here you haven't looked very hard. It might be the single most discussed/argued about lens tha Fuji has given us.

I have almost all of the Available Fuji glass but if I had to trim back to three the 60mm would be one of them (with 35mm, 10-24mm).

Hey 94,
Would you pick it over the 56? Obviously the difference in price is ridiculous, I get the impression that a lot of people don't rate the 60mm highly is because of the 56.
Thanks!