Fujifilm recently released the XF 50mm f/1 R WR , a lens they are affectionately calling “The One.” With its extreme maximum aperture of f/1 and a price tag to match, it has been dividing comment sections ever since its release. Is it worth the extra cash? What does it offer over Fujifilm’s existing fast lenses? What does it give up? Let’s find out. Since this is quite an interesting lens with plenty of details that may make or break your decision to purchase it, I have decided to split this review into two shorter (although still quite long) pieces. In this first section, we’ll look at the lens’ physical properties and autofocus performance. In the second section, we’ll spend quite a bit of time on the optical characteristics of the lens. Let’s dive in! What Actually Is This Lens? There has certainly been plenty of hype around this […]
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