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Help - 55-200 vs 56 1.2

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xtm Senior Member • Posts: 1,405
Re: Help - 55-200 vs 56 1.2
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As a fellow ex-Nikon shooter, I can symphatize. I too, miss some of my Nikon glass after switching to Fuji.

I've owned the non-APD, first version of the 56 1.2. It's not quite Nikkor 85 1.4D territory despite the 1.2, it's more like an 85 1.8D. The AF felt rough - maybe not as rough as the screwdriven AF-D's but it's not as smooth as Fuji LM lenses. Bokeh felt nervous at times.

I've never used a Fuji 55-200.

I now have (and love) the Fuji 90 f/2. To me it feels and renders like the old Nikkor 180 2.8D, but with fast AF and much sharper. This is my go-to telephoto and portrait lens. This might be in line with your budget since you can get a used one for around $500.

The only lens in the Fuji system that came close to a Nikkor 85 1.4 on FX rendering is the Fuji 50 f1. It is a little pricy and huge though. I really liked mine.

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