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

Erik Baumgartner wrote:

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.

Yes, what he said. The depth of field at f1.2 is very shallow, so you might nail the tip of his nose and miss his eye. Use MF and you’ll get better results.