DPReview New vs Old XF 56mm f/1.2 Studio Test – Not Sufficient Difference to Justify Switch to New 56 for Lab Test

When DPReview published their studio lab test of the Fujifilm X-H2, they used the old Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R for their test.

But as Fujifilm has openly said, the Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R is not capable of taking full advantage of all the 40MP edge to edge also at maximum aperture. Fujifilm writes:

The list specifies our selection of lenses that have high resolution performance from edge to edge at maximum aperture, allowing you to fully experience all that the 40MP sensor has to offer. Lenses not listed will also allow you to experience the improved resolution performance of the 40MP sensor.”

To be clear: all Fujinon lenses will experience a sharpness boost. But not all will be able to resolve all the 40MP even wide open across the entire frame.

Many rightfully asked DPR to re-test the studio lab scene using the new Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR, and so they did. Their conclusion:

Our interpretation is that there is a slight contrast benefit to the use of the new 56mm F1.2R WR vs. the non-WR lens; in the widget above we’ve tried to highlight the area of greatest difference. In our judgment the difference is not sufficient, at the aperture value the test scene is shot at, to justify breaking consistency with previous Fujifilm models tested in our setup.

This isn’t a comment on the new lens: we’d expect to see greater differences at wider apertures, and we’ve found the autofocus performance to be improved over the older version. But neither of these are pertinent to the selection of our standard Fujifilm test lens, so we’ll stick with the original 56mm F1.2R for now, to maintain perfect continuity in the studio comparison feature our site provides.

It shall be noted at this point that DPR used the lenses at f/5.6 on Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

I find it a pity that they won’t change the lens. At f/5.6 the performance might be similar in the center, but as you can see from the screenshots I have shared above (or here and here), in RAW I see an sensible advantage for the new Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR. I think they could just simply use the new lens for testing going forward.

But we appreciate DPR going the extra mile and testing it on the new XF56mmF1.2 R WR. If you don’t shoot wide open a lot and don’t mind slightly softer corners, then the original Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R is still a great option (especially now that it is super discounted).

You can access the DPR comparison studio lab test here.

The Curious Case of 2023 Rumors and the Big 2022 Rumor Check (97,6% Correct Rumors)

It’s time for our yearly rumor check, so that you guys can decide if FujiRumors was worth your time or not.

  • 88 rumors shared in 2022
  • 3 rumors still to be verified
  • 83 correct rumors out of 85 verifiable rumors
  • 2 wrong rumors out of 85 verifiable rumors (and I am extremely severe to myself, as you’ll see below)
  • 97,6% correct rumors

Rumor Overview – The Curious Case of 2023

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Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Sample Images and Announcement Around Christmas

Xing Liu is one of the guys testing the upcoming Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 on the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2 and he is now teasing us by sharing sample images.

He says “sharpness is crazy. It might be even sharper than Fujifilm lenses” and that announcement will be around Christmas.

You can see the samples down below and check out his youtube channel here.

We have already told you the price of this lens as well as shared product and sample images in this article.

These are Your Top X and GFX Camera Wishes for 2023 – and They are Quite Clear on What You Want!

I’ve looked at the results of your future X camera wish and future GFX camera wish.

Here they are… and what they tell us.

X series

  1. X-Pro4 with 40MP
  2. X100V with 40MP
  3. X-Pro4 with 26MP stacked

GFX gear

  1. GFX100R with 102 MP BSI stacked sensor
  2. GFX100T with 102 MP BSI stacked sensor (the X-T styled GFX concept)
  3. GFX100S with 102 MP BSI stacked sensor

Conclusion for X series

There is a tendency to prefer more megapixel over more speed. And as a Fujifilm X-T5 owner myself, I can understand why: the X-T5 is plenty of fast enough for most of us thanks to the brand new processor. Plus, the 40MP sensor gives us the best dynamic range on any X series camera.

But most importantly, the list is dominated by rangefinder cameras.

So, after a year full of DSLR styled cameras (X-T5, X-H2 and X-H2s), people are hungry to see something happening on the rangefinder front… and I am totally with you guys!

Conclusion for GFX series

Stacked sensor makes the top of the list. Which means that contrary to the X series, for the GFX series people desire more speed rather than more resolution.

List of Fujifilm Related Gear launched in 2022

Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR in Stock at B&H Photo and Amazon

Maybe I was a bit too optimistic, when I celebrated the fact that the Fujifilm X-H2 was right in stock at launch day, as it turns out it rapidly went out of stock and it hasn’t been available since then.

But we get much better news on the Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR front, as that one is available at BHphoto here and AmazonUS here.

The Latest and Greatest…. NOT!

Not that it is my fault… but I certainly do not help.

I mean, I am attracted by the latest and greatest, my GAS is in constant frenzy (and my wife in constant worries ;)).

My techy-nerdy side is always looking at the details that make the latest and greatest Fujifilm gear better than the one I already own.

With one little distinction: my focus on the latest and greatest does not remain contained to my private life, but I share it publicly here on FujiRumors.

Tens of thousands of fellow X shooters follow me every day in my “obsession” with the latest and greatest, and sometimes the message here on FR might pass, that only what’s brand new and shiny is worth to be considered for this blog.

So let me re-focus, let me for one time ignore whatever Fujifilm has launched in terms of super new gear, and share a roundup that focuses on not so new gear that still brings great joy every day to many of us.

So, I am sorry, Fujifilm X-H2, X-H2S, XF56mmF1.2 R WR, GF20-35mmF4 and even Fujifilm X-T5 and what not. This is not your article. This is not your space.

Nope, this space is for all that gear that came before you and made Fujifilm great, before you even ever saw the light of the day.

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Size Comparison XF56mmF1.2 R vs XF56mmF1.2 R WR and GF20-35mmF4 vs GF23mmF4

Camerasize has added the latest Fujinon lenses to their database, the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR and the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4.

  • Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R vs XF56mmF1.2 R WR 

The new Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR has a completely different optical design as well as an improved autofocus motor. It all results in a lens that is a bit beefier overall.

  • Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 vs GF23mmF4

Despite being a bit bigger, the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 is 120 gram lighter than the GF23mmF4.

via camerasize

LEAKED: Fujinon GF20-35mm F4 R WR Specs

Here are the main specs of the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 leaked by Nokishita.

As we already told you, it will be announced September 8 at 2PM New York time along with the Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 II.

GF20-35mmF4 R WR

  • lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED aspherical lens, 1 ED lens)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 35cm
  • Maximum magnification: 0.14x
  • Number of aperture blades: 9 (circular Aperture)
  • Filter diameter: 82mm
  • Size: φ88.5 x 112.5mm
  • Weight : 725g

It will be Fujifilm’s widest lens, dethroning in this regard the Fujinon GF23mmF4.

The Fujinon GF23mmF4 has also a filter size of 82, its dimensions are 89.8 x 103 mm and it weights 845g.

So the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 will be slightly longer, but noticeably lighter than the GF23mmF4.

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BREAKING: Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 MKII Announcement on September 8

We have at least one more gear to add to our September 8 X Summit party.

Trusted sources informed us that also the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 MKII will be announced on that day.

So, coming September 8 at 2PM New York time will be:

That’s what will come for sure.

But who knows what else could come or maybe we will see also some development announcement, which Fujifilm also likes to do on X summits.

Whatever it is, it is definitely worth to tune into fujirumors.com on September 8… we are going to have a hell of a party ;).

left: the new 56mmF1.2 - right: the original 56mmF1.2
left: the new 56mmF1.2 – right: the original 56mmF1.2

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Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 IN STOCK at BHphoto & Co

The Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 is now in stock also at BHphoto here and you can still find some samples at Amazon US here and Adorama here.

It is not yet available at Moment and Focuscamera.

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