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xf 56mm f 1.2 on a T-X4 - focus issues?

Started Oct 29, 2020 | Discussions thread
Erik Baumgartner Senior Member • Posts: 6,894
Re: xf 56mm f 1.2 on a T-X4 - focus issues?
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AnderssonX wrote:

Hi guys,

I'm currently looking at a new camera and a couple of lenses. Right now I'm kinda leaning towards a X-T4 with the Fujinon XF 56 f/ 1,2 (Non APD version).

I really love the look of photos I've seen taken with this lens. However, last night I stumbled upon a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yDSlkJwMOc&ab_channel=JoshuaJoelMunoz) where the author isn't really satisfied with a number of things.

One big issue seemed to be that it tends to miss the face focus quite often when using eye focus.

After watching the video I googled this issue and found quite the number of posts from other people about this. (Google search link )

What's your experience with this lens on your Fuji X-T4 (or T3) ? Do you recognize yourself with the missed focus problems?

It's really not the cheapest lens out there so I prefer not being dissapointed after getting it.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I don’t have an X-T4, but don’t have any real AF issues with the 56 on my X-T2. F/1.2 can, however, be very challenging to focus in just the right spot - and if you miss at f/1.2, even a little, it looks like you missed by a mile. I don’t recommend shooting portraits at f/1.2 anyway, unless you’re at a good distance, but if you must, I find that manual focus is usually the way to go unless your subject is square with your camera position.

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