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

Started Oct 29, 2020 | Discussions thread
Phil1 Senior Member • Posts: 2,307
Re: xf 56mm f 1.2 on a T-X4 - focus issues?
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I can't comment on the focusing as my cameras are X-H1s but looking at around 80 portraits I have to agree with Erik on the critically small DoF wide open & close up.

The comment I would have about the 56mm (mine is now sold) is that my copy was not at its best wide open, especially at the edges, and Lenstip found similar results.

In the end I traded it for the 90mm which is very sharp at full bore & be careful if you stop down to f2.8 or you may cut yourself on the sharpness! Most women taken with this lens seem to require a good dose of negative clarity, but it's fantastic for showing the 'character' of males.

Of course, you question was not about the 90mm lens - and it does require more room than the 56mm - but I just wondered if you might appreciate a slightly different take? I hope you’ll forgive the liberty!

As always, if you can, try before you buy if at all possible and make sure you test the lens you get within the 'return period' just in case.

I’m sure we’d all be interested to know how you get on with your choice in due course?

Phil

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