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XF 60mm does Selfie

Started Apr 28, 2019 | Photos
markusw Senior Member • Posts: 1,705
XF 60mm does Selfie
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Hi all,

on my search for a nice macro/short tele Option I gave the XF 60mm F2.4 a try as a portrait lens. Was also a nice occasion to try the Fujifilm Remote App with the XP2 (which helps a lot for self portraiture).

I really like the OOF rendering! The 56mm (which I tried as well) has a more blurred background at f1.2, but the 60 creates a nice "3D pop", showing a bit of the environment without distract from the main subject. Guess I'll keep the 60...

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unclebrudy
unclebrudy Contributing Member • Posts: 576
Re: XF 60mm does Selfie

Even with their respective faults, there’s still something, many things that are unique and “magic” with the original Fuji trio that I still love.

Nice shot. I hope the 60 makes many more memories for you.

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don-bosco Regular Member • Posts: 151
Re: XF 60mm does Selfie

Nice shot! I kept them both...They are both great in their own right. XF60mm has an added advantage of macro capability.

yardcoyote Forum Pro • Posts: 15,754
Re: XF 60mm does Selfie
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The 60mm is a charmer and in my opinion one of the most underrated lenses i know.  Sometimes people get distracted by the fact that it's not a "true macro" and has some quirks in the focusing department and therefore discount it.

As you have discovered, if you think of it as a general purpose mild telephoto with excellent close focus, it will reveal all kinds of unexpected qualities.  The focusing quirks are easily managed one you learn to understand the lens, although it will never be a speed demon.

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