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Fujifilm’s new 50mm F1.0 lens practically begs to be used for portraits, so we shot lots of them, including many wide open at F1.0. Check out our sample gallery to see how it performs.
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The Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR promises to be great for portraiture. Does it live up to the hype? And how does it compare to Fujifilm’s own 56mm F1.2? Watch our review to find out.
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Nearly one year after its development announcement (which was itself a year after the original idea of producing an F1.0 XF lens), we’ve gotten our hands on a pre-production copy of the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR. Offering a 75mm-equivalent field of view, it’s the fastest-aperture mirrorless lens with autofocus that we’ve yet seen, and of course, offers wonderfully smooth blurred backgrounds for whatever subject you’re pointing it at. Take a look through our sample gallery to get a sense of how it performs.
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Fujifilm has formally announced its XF 50mm F1.0 R WR portrait prime lens, the world’s first F1.0 lens for mirrorless cameras that includes autofocus capability. It’s also the 35th lens Fujifilm has developed for its lineup of X-series cameras.
The XF 50mm F1.0 has 12 elements in nine groups, and contains one aspherical element and two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. It has a rounded diaphragm and its wide maximum aperture means that, paired with Fujifilm’s X-Pro3 and X-T4 cameras, users can autofocus at a luminance level of -7EV. That’s dimmer than a night lit by a quarter moon.
The wide, focus-by-wire focus ring gives users 120° of rotation, allowing for precise movements. It weighs in at 845g (1.86lb), and is dust, moisture and freeze resistant down to temperatures of -10°C (14°F).
Fujifilm says the XF 50mm F1.0 R WR will be available in Fall 2020 at a price of $ 1499 USD ($ 2000 CAD).
Press release:
Introducing the world’s first F1.0 lens with Autofocus*1
Valhalla, N.Y. – September 3, 2020 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the FUJINON XF50mmF1.0 R WR Lens (hereafter “XF50mmF1.0 R WR”), the world’s first autofocus lens with a maximum aperture of F1.0, designed for mirrorless cameras. The XF50mmF1.0 R WR is the 35th interchangeable lens for the lineup of X Series digital cameras.
“We’re really excited about the XF50mmF1.0 R WR,” said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product management for the Electronic Imaging Division of FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “Not only is it the fastest interchangeable lens Fujifilm has ever produced, but it’s also an incredible tool for visual storytellers to use in telling their stories because its autofocus can achieve critical focus at very shallow depth of fields.”
XF50mmF1.0 R WR Features:
Achieves an Incredibly Shallow Depth-of-Field
The XF50mmF1.0 R WR consists of 12 lens elements in nine groups and also contains one aspherical element and two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements to achieve optimum control of spherical aberration. Used at or near to its maximum F1.0 aperture, XF50mmF1.0 R WR can produce an astonishingly narrow depth-of-field. Its precision-engineered, rounded diaphragm produces large, smooth bokeh for a professional look. Use this new power in selective focus to keep only the subject’s eyes in focus and to create captivating, close-up character images. “But it’s not just for portraits,” said Ha. “Take this lens out onto the street or into a lifestyle session and you’ll turn cluttered locations into clean backdrops with unrivaled subject separation.”
More Options in Low-Light Conditions
The very wide, maximum aperture on XF50mmF1.0 R WR means there are more options when it comes to making images in low-light conditions. At night, or in darkened interiors, XF50mmF1.0 R WR offers the widest apertures yet seen on an XF Lens, allowing more light to be drawn in when capturing your image. The FUJINON XF50mmF1.0 R WR lens also easily achieves fast shutter speeds that freeze movement and keep ISO settings lower for detail-rich results. Alternatively, combine high ISO settings with the F1.0 aperture for incredible versatility and use in other low-light applications like astrophotography.
World’s First F1.0 Autofocus Lens for Mirrorless Cameras
As the world’s first autofocus F1.0 lens made for any mirrorless system, including full-frame, XF50mmF1.0 R WR brings more light to the sensor than any previous XF lens, making it possible for the autofocus to operate on FUJIFILM X-Pro3 and X-T4 cameras at -7EV luminance level. Leaving behind a previous limit of -6EV luminance level with other XF lenses X Series users now have fast and precise low-light autofocus, even in near-darkness. With the added benefits of on-sensor Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), Face/Eye AF and a powerful DC (direct current) motor, precise and fast autofocus at shallow depths of field is now also a possibility.
120° of Precise Focus
To make the most of its super-shallow depth-of-field, focusing must be precise. As a result, XF50mmF1.0 R WR has a focus ring that has been designed to be more accurate than any previous XF Lens. This makes it possible to adjust the focus from the minimum focusing distance to infinity very precisely. For this, XF50mmF1.0 R WR uses 120° of rotation in its focusing ring to let you focus manually with minimal error – and to achieve accurate focus when using your X Series camera’s Focus Peaking and Focus Assist modes. The 120° of rotation also makes autofocus movements notably precise and deliberate, while the lens’ engineering is designed to minimize focus shift effects during image making.
Lightweight, Durable, Weather-Resistant Design
Despite being a fast, F1.0 lens, XF50mmF1.0 R WR is a lens you can use to make amazing pictures almost anywhere. Measuring 4.07in (103.5mm) long and weighing 1.86 pounds (845 grams), the lens is still quite compact and portable. Like all other weather-resistant XF Lenses, it is sealed in 11 locations to protect against moisture and dust, as well as being capable of use in temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C). When allied to a similarly specified, weather-resistant X Series mirrorless digital camera body, XF50mmF1.0 R WR lets you make unique images in the toughest environments.
Pricing and Availability
The XF50mmF1.0 R WR lens is expected to be available in Fall 2020 at manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of $ 1,499.95 USD ($ 2,000.00 CAD).
For more information, please visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf50mmf1-r-wr/.
*1 Among interchangeable lenses for mirrorless digital camera systems as of September 3, 2020, according to Fujifilm data
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
| Focal length | 50 mm |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F1 |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.70 m (27.56″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.08× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 845 g (1.86 lb) |
| Diameter | 87 mm (3.43″) |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Filter thread | 77 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
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Fujifilm’s fastest lens is here – the new XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a versatile low-light lens aimed at portrait photographers and creative photographers that need extremely narrow depth-of-field. Read on to learn more.
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The gestation period of the new Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR has been lengthy – originally planned as a 33mm, the company’s engineers ultimately decided that the size, weight and cost penalties incurred by the wider field of view weren’t practical. Hence: Fujifilm’s fastest-ever lens is now a 50mm – or 75mm equivalent on the company’s X-series APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
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Despite being ‘downsized’ at the design stage, the XF 50mm F1.0 is still far from a small lens, and weighs in at a considerable 845g (about 1.9lb) without the included (and very effective) hood or front / back caps. That’s a good deal heavier than the X-T4 shown here (526g, or 1.2lb).
Despite its weight, the mass is well-distributed, and the lens doesn’t feel too heavy or unbalanced on the (relatively chunky) X-T4. It’s unlikely to handle so well on many of Fujifilm’s smaller ILCs, but it’s also much less likely to be purchased alongside one of them.
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As we’d expect for a high-end Fujifilm XF lens, the 50mm F1.0 features a large faux-mechanical aperture ring, for direct control over aperture, on the lens. By setting it to ‘A’, aperture can be automatic or manually controlled via the camera body in M and Av modes depending on your settings.
The broad knurled ring towards the top of this image is the focus ring, which offers ‘focus by wire’ control over manual focus, and it moves smoothly, offering fine-grained control over exact focus position.
Automatic focus is usable but (no surprise) not exactly fast, and because depth of field at wide apertures is so narrow, we did experience occasional issues with focus ‘hunting’ when a scene was heavily defocused.
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Offering an equivalent focal length of 75mm, this is a perfect lens for traditional portraiture. Don’t expect to be taking any closeups though – the minimum focus distance of 0.7m limits the maximum magnification ratio to 0.08x. Basically, in our shooting, there were several times when we found that we wanted to get closer to our subjects than we were able to.
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Optically, the XF 50mm F1.0 is pretty complex, and construction comprises 12 elements in nine groups, including one aspherical and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements. The front element is concave, and considering this is an APS-C lens, the front filter ring is relatively large, at 77mm.
Nine rounded aperture blades ensure circular bokeh at wide apertures – something that keen portrait photographers will appreciate.
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The ‘WR’ in the lens name stands for ‘weather resistant’ and the XF 50mm F1.0 is sealed against dust and moisture incursion. You can see the rearmost gasket (which forms a seal against the camera lens throat) in this picture – it’s the black rubber ring around the outside edge of the mount. It’s also rated for operation in temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C).
The XF 50mm F1.0 will go on sale this fall for $ 1500 USD.
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In amongst the X100V hullabaloo in London today, Fujifilm also discussed three new lenses spread across their two interchangeable lens camera systems. Unfortunately, we have neither press releases nor full specifications for these lenses, but you can get a sense for their size and how they handle from our hands-on photos with the mockups.
The first lens is the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0. We’ve covered this lens before; it was originally going to be a 35mm F1.0 lens (52.5mm equivalent focal length), but Fujifilm pivoted to a 50mm F1.0 (75mm equivalent) design due to size, weight and autofocus speed considerations. As you can see, it’s still a big lens when mounted on an X-T3 and comes with a 77mm filter thread and carries a ‘WR’ label for weather resistance, but manages to weigh in under a kilo. Judging from the aperture ring, the lens is capable of a minimum aperture of F16.
Next up is the GF 30mm F3.5 for the company’s medium-format GFX system. This lens has a roughly 24mm equivalent field of view, a common moderate-wide focal length that’s handy for everything from architecture to reportage as well as video shooting. With a relatively small 58mm filter thread, we expect it to handle well on all GFX bodies thus far released, and like all GFX lenses, also comes with a ‘WR’ label for weather resistance. The 30mm F3.5 will stop down as far as F32.
Lastly we have the GF 80mm F1.7. While more substantial-looking than the 30mm, it doesn’t look out of place on the (admittedly, fairly large) GFX 100. Its F1.7 aperture makes it the fastest lens yet for the GFX system, and it offers an equivalent focal length of 63mm. It comes with a minimum aperture of F22, has a 77mm filter thread, and of course, a ‘WR’ rating for weather-resistance.
Let us know what you make of Fujifilm’s latest lenses in the comments.
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Alongside the announcement of the X-Pro 3, Fujifilm has said it is developing a 50mm F1.0 lens for its X-mount mirrorless cameras and cancelling the promised 33mm F1.0.
As part of the presentation, Fujifilm’s Head of Product Planning, Takashi Ueno said that the 33mm F1.0 had become too big and heavy as it was being developed. The latest prototype weighed 1300g (45.8oz), included 15 elements and necessitated the addition of a tripod foot.
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Instead the company has said it will build a 50mm F1.0, that can be under 900g (31.7oz).
The result is a very different lens: a 75mm equivalent, rather than 50mm equiv. people were expecting. The two sponsored ‘X Photographers’ at the event suggested it could be useful for wedding and portrait photographers. One of these professionals, Bert Stephani, expressed a the hope that the company will re-work its XF 35mm F1.4: one of the first lenses in the X system, whose autofocus isn’t up to the same standard as the company’s more recent designs.
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| MS Optics Vario Prasma 50mm F1.5 lens |
MS Optics, the niche lens manufacturer based in Japan, has released two new lenses for Leica M-mount cameras: the Vario Prasma 50mm F1.5 and the ISM 50mm F1.0. The new Vario Prasma lens is described as ‘a modern interpretation’ of the Kino-Plasmat, whereas the ISM 50mm F1.0 is an ultra-fast lens that’s also exceedingly small and light.
The MS Optics Vario Prasma 50mm F1.5 lens is based on the Plasmat lenses designed in 1918 by Paul Rudolph. In what is referred to as a modern interpretation, Miyazaki san’s rendition includes ‘unique improvements,’ including improved focus dampening, separate aperture, and the inclusion of an adjustable spherical aberration ring.
Below are a few sample images captured with the MS Optics Vario Prasma 50mm F1.5 lens:
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The lens features 6 elements in 4 groups, 0.8m to infinity focus, multi-coating on all surfaces, a 52mm focal length, and both Silver Chrome and Black Chrome finishes. According to Japan Camera Hunter, the lenses are currently in production with anticipated shipping in ‘weeks.’ The model can be pre-ordered now for $ 1,200 USD.
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| MS Optics ISM 50mm F1.0 lens |
‘Miyazaki wanted to challenge himself to make an ultra fast lens in the same range as the greats such as the Noct, Xenon and Angenieux,’ Japan Camera Hunter explains. The result is the new ISM 50mm F1.0 lens for Leica M-mount, the creator’s fastest lens to date.
The ISM 50mm F1.0 lens is small and lightweight with a length of 40mm, diameter of 50mm, and a 178g (6.2oz) weight. The lens features 7 elements in 5 groups, 16 rounded aperture blades, 55mm filter size, and a reversible hood with an O-ring for storage.
Below are a few sample images captured with the ISM 50mm F1.0 lens:
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In describing the lens’ performance, JCH explains:
At full aperture there is a drop in contrast due to flare, but resolution is high. At f1.25 flare in the center goes away, and at f1.4 contrast out to midframe increases dramatically. At f2-f2.8 coma flare quickly decreases, and apart from the corners you can expect high imaging performance with sufficient contrast. While spherical aberration of 0.15 is a bit high, the S-M astigmatic planes line up perfectly resulting in very good image quality. From f4 onward both contrast and sharpness need no excuses.
The MS Optics ISM 50mm F1.0 M-mount lens can be ordered in Black Chrome and Silver Chrome for $ 1,700 USD.
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Fujifilm has added three new lenses to its X-mount roadmap. The most interesting of the lenses is definitely the XF 33mm F1.0 R WR, a weather-sealed lens that, when mounted on an X-series body, is equivalent to 50mm F1.5 on full-frame.
Also in the pipeline are a 16mm F2.8 prime and a stabilized 16-80mm F4 zoom, both of which are weather-resistant.
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The 16mm prime and 16-80mm zoom lenses are expected in 2019, with the 33mm F1.0 arriving sometime in 2020.
Press Release:
Also announced is the latest development roadmap of interchangeable lenses for the X Series line of mirrorless digital cameras. The latest roadmap adds three new lenses to the lineup: a compact wide angle lens, XF16mmF2.8 R WR, perfect for landscape and travel photography; a standard zoom lens, XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR, which boasts a 5x zoom range with a broad focal range, providing a versatile lens capable of covering a wide range of shooting scenarios; and a large aperture prime lens XF33mmF1 R WR, an ultra-fast lens that stands to be the first mirrorless lens with a maximum aperture of F1.0 with AF capability. With the expansion of the high performance X Mount lens lineup, Fujifilm continues to cover more focal lengths to support a wide range of photography styles and shooting scenarios.
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| Look closely on the 7Artisans website, and you’ll see an as-yet unannounced 50mm F1.0 lens front and center. |
Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans made some waves two weeks ago when they quietly revealed four affordable and fast lenses for various mirrorless mounts. Those lenses are available on Amazon and eBay, but one lens is being shown off on the 7Artisans website that doesn’t appear anywhere else online: a super-fast 50mm F1.0.
Unfortunately, all we have is this photograph. The lens looks a lot like the company’s 50mm F1.1, but you can see that lens next to the F1.0 in the lineup, so it’s not some CGI typo. The lens diameter is even different—55mm vs 52mm for the F1.1.
No, this is its own lens, we just don’t know what mount it will be made for or, just as importantly, why the heck a company would choose to make both a 50mm F1.1 and 50mm F1.0—seems a bit silly. Here’s a close look at the lens:
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Admittedly, the 50mm F1.1 lens announced a few weeks back is only available in Leica M mount. People would no doubt be thrilled by an equally affordable ($ 370 USD) lens available for the Sony E, Fuji X, or MFT mounts.
As soon as this lens becomes official or pops up on Amazon alongside the other 7Artisan lenses, we’ll let you know.
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