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XF 60mm f/2.4 vs. XF 56mm f/1.2

Started Apr 21, 2016 | Questions thread
Vic Chapman Forum Pro • Posts: 10,694
Re: XF 60mm f/2.4 vs. XF 56mm f/1.2
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I think you've probably done your homework and said it all.

The 60mm f2.4 is way cheaper, lighter, more compact (swap the big hood for the 35mm one or third party), serves dual purpose and its max aperture is ideal for portraits unless you often want the one eye sharp look (which becomes tiresome). It now focuses as fast as the 56mm f1.2. The 60mm also has an aperture controlled by 9 rounded blades which ensures a pleasant bokeh with highlights of soft edged circles - in fact I rate it second only to my 90mm f2. Obviously the background is not quite as oof as an f1.2 will get you but as I wrote earlier, that wide aperture is of more use for 3/4 to full length images which are effective but which require more space.

The 56mm f1.2 is a fine lens and I'd not refuse one as a gift (after all, you don't have to use it at widest) but for all the reasons above I will not swapping.

Consider buying used.

BTW, it is also great for street and for picking out architectural and other detail.

60mm @ f2.4

60mm @ f2.4

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