XF50mm F2 have definitely draw quite a bit of attention.

Its small, light, fast AF and well built. Just like its other

2 siblings XF23mm F2 and XF35MM F2; its also a WR

lens. This makes the XF50mm a very good all rounder

lens.

Will XF 50mm F2 stack up against the XF60mm Macro F2.4

lens or even the creamy XF 56mm F1.2 APD? Its definitely

an unfair comparison but there are also surprises in my

unscientific shoot out.

Before we start here are some basic specification and prices

from B&H.

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XF50mm F2 WR (USD$449)

9 rounded diaphragm opening

200g

Minimum Focus Distance; 39cm

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XF56mm F1.2 APD (USD$1499)

7 rounded diaphragm opening

405g

Minimum Focus Distance; 70cm

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XF60mmF2.4 (USD$649)

9 rounded diaphragm opening

215g

Minimum Focus Distance; 27.7cm

There are no winner in the simple shoot out. Rather each lens

have its own strength and weakness. Be it how it renders the

bokeh, auto focus speed and even cost. For all the bokeh

hungry photograhers; the 56mm F1.2 APD is the clear choice

wide open. Bokehlicious!. But as you could see at F2 the

bokeh for XF50mm and XF 60mm renders a nicer round balls

effects of the fairy lights. Its is where the 9 rounded blades from

XF50mm and XF60mm comes into play.

Here is a day time shot with XF50mm and XF56mm APD. Both

shot at F2 and F2.8. In this sets it shows another different story.

The XF56mm F1.2 APD is the clear winner as it renders a creamier

bokeh.

Finally; if you are looking for a all rounder lens at this focal lenght,

XF50mm F2 WR truly shines the brightest. Its sharp. Auto focus

is the fastest among the 3 lenses here. Very well price and lovely

bokeh. It’s a WR lens; paired with any WR X-Series cameras you

can have the most fun shooting in the rain. Here are 2 pictures of

my daughter having fun in the rain. Now its time for you go and

have some fun with the XF50mm too.

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