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

Started Oct 29, 2020 | Discussions thread
Michael Gebauer Contributing Member • Posts: 752
Re: xf 56mm f 1.2 on a T-X4 - focus issues?

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.

If you want to have a camera with perfect eye autofocus, there are better choices available than Fuji.

I love to work with Fuji cameras, but mainly use single point focus setting, when taking portraits. Also looking to the video, I can‘t see any advantage in using eye autofocus in the specific situation shown in the video.

Coming back to the 56/1.2. This is a perfect portrait lens, which works great with the X-T4, particularly considering the support of IBIS.

Best regards
Michael

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