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The 90mm f/2.0 was too good. So I returned it. Locked

Started Nov 6, 2019 | Discussions thread
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gshoward671 New Member • Posts: 11
Re: The 90mm f/2.0 was too good. So I returned it.

I understand your logic concerning the soul of a lens, but as I just tested for myself the 90 vs the 56, and to my great surprise, the 56's soul was hit and miss.

When I could get the 56 to focus on the correct object, it was magical. But then (for me- so it could have been operator error) I missed a more than a fair number of shots because the lens was focused especially at 1.2 and 1.4 on something other my intended focal point or it took an inordinate amount of time to focus correctly. That situation never came up with the 90. I never took an "off- focus" shot. I would hasten to say that I realize 1.2 shots must be done with some acumen and practice. My photography needs lend themselves to more spontaneous shots. It seems to me the 56 is much better suited for static or posed objects/people.

At 2.0, I could not tell any difference between the lenses. Even the Bokeh looked the same at 2.0. Each 90 shot was sharp, and was quick to focus. Sadly, I lost confidence with the 56 in a number of shots.

As others have said- each to his own. I, for one, took the 90 over the 56.

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Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8R LM WR XF 90mm Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR
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