A Pocketable Powerhouse - Fujifilm 50mm f2 Review

[@JeffreyHauser]

Hi Roman, I am fortunate to have the 23mm, 35mm & 50mm “Fujicrons.” I appreciate their small form factor & they are a joy to use. They make for a light compact kit & they offer a tremendous value for their respective price points.😊👌👍

[@Danielwilkinson]

Really loved how you had the video rolling while you took pics. Helped me understand a bit better what environments the 50mm would work and distance I would need for the shot I’d want. Also was impressed with the double duty (photo / video) and how quickly you manged to get such great results bud. All the years of taking pics. Good on ya.

[@Michaeltje2.0]

Defenitley going to save up for this lens👌🏼 already own a 23mmf2 as my first lens. The 50 would be a nice companion for travel photography🙏

[@leedeleon2745]

I’m glad this lens is getting love! Incredibly underrated and a solid alternative to the 56mm.

[@ozuidema]

Great review; concise and solid. Love the 50mm; I traded my 56mm 1.2 for it. The 50mm is much smaller and lighter and a lot snappier; the 56 is a bit sluggish and prone to hunting. Also, to me 50mm is a more versatile focal length.

[@jackh1749]

Nice shots Roman!!

[@vladimir_filipas]

Great review, I agree totaly! I own both 35 and 50 f2 and they are perfect for street. Keep doing amazing work!

[@990drifter]

Straightforward and to the point review mate as always and I like. Keep well bud

[@Cleffa168]

Roman what are your thoughts on the 18mm and 27mm pancake? I noticed your choices are the three F2 primes. What are your reasons for not choosing the two pancakes from fuji that are intended to be small and light weight? Is it because of the WR and build quality the F2 primes are WR and can withstand wear and tear and change in weather better than the pancakes?

[@briangu4647]

Like this review. I feel 50mm f2 is the most underrated fuji prime lens. It is sharp, as sharp as 56mm f1.2, but can focus much faster and closer, also 1/2 light-weight and cheaper. The close-up image quality is better than the other fujicron lens. This is the best travel/street lens if you use 85mm prime. 16mm f1.4, 50mm f2 and 18-55 is usually my travel setup.

[@nakiasmith1915]

Do you have a video on, or can you share how to adjust the settings on the camera with this lens for auto focus? I have the X-T5 and cannot get it right.

[@carbonejack]

Great review. I'm thinking about getting this. I like your your reviews because it's about using it in real life.

[@Mowikan]

Together with the 90mm f2 these are perfect portret lenses.

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

Same here😂

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Good review Roman, I got this lens about 4 weeks ago and really enjoy using it, it’s always between this and the XF 35 f/2, unless I get lazy and go for the XF 16-80 (LOL). Stay safe.

[@peterhambrook3757]

Nice little walk around lens. I like the ancient 60mm f2.4 as well. A super adaptable lens.

[@PaulCrouse]

I like the music bits. 😉 As usual, great review. 👍

[@ipsographia]

I was wondering if this lens would be perfect for street photography in Paris? What would you recommend? Also, loved the review! I am 90% convinced to grab this one to go with my XT-3

[@JDCreativeCo]

Roman, how in the world did you get your PD strap anchors shoved through the strap eyelets on your camera?

[@sam-ww1wk]

Great explanation on focal length and specific pros and cons.

[@michaelschmitt5413]

I own the 50mm f2, and really love it. It's true the 56mm can produce some sharper images and is helpful having f1.2. That being said, I owned a 56mm and sold it. Two reasons I did: 1. the aperture ring is loose and is easily rotated out of position. Numerous times when shooting close, the ring got shifted from 3.2 or 4 to 1.2. That caused too shallow a DoF. 2. it missed or couldn't find focus a lot; especially in low light situations. The 50mm f2.0 doesn't have either of those problems.

[@Sjorezz]

You never regretted this decision? Im thinking about doing the same thing

[@sclogse1]

Seen some evening shots in Japan with street lighting, (always better with wet streets) shot in classic chrome, and I was really knocked out.

[@brockperincek]

I have 16mm and want to pair with either 35 or 50. Just wondering your point of view.

[@MadredeAgua9]

Loved the street shots especially--though the guy in the blue shirt looked as though he wanted to kick your arse...🤣 Thanks, Roman. Could not decide between a 35 or 50 and after numerous videos comparing both focal lengths yours was the most straight forward and convincing that the 50 is the one for me. Stay blessed and thank you for your sharing and inspiration.

[@batdroid2705]

Good review man. As always a honest, straightforward review. I still can't decide between this and the 35mm but plan to try them out soon. Thanks

[@eatcookies4296]

Sameee

[@zeypth]

Have this one for my first time prime lens experience, sure 56 f1.2 more better in portrait style but i think i shoot with 50 f2 and do postprocessing a little bit it will be fine for me, in thailand people chase for portraits than other styles

[@NullStaticVoid]

I picked up the 56mm f1.2 earlier this years when they went on sale for half price. It was still a chunk of change but I knew I wanted it. 85mm is my favorite focal length on full frame. I've done a lot of street photography and concert photography with an 85 on a Canon body before I switched to Fuji. I have had a bunch of 50s but they never quite had the look I like. The 50mm and 35mm f2 are both really good lenses. I have no complaints about the AF or AE on those. But the rendering is a little clinical. There just isn't much character to the bokeh and there is nothing that stands out in terms of color or contrast. Its like it's a solid 8 at everything. A few years ago I got to try out a 56mm and a 50mm F1 at a Fuji event. The 50mm f1 was impressively huge. It certainly could do subject separation. But the 56mm just had that "look". Something about the color and contrast was more refined. And the detail is still insanely good wide open. The AF and AE suck though. So you kind of have to get it in the ball park of where you want it to be before you start shooting. Still it's a 10 or 11 on color, contrast, bokeh, character etc. Maybe a 5 on AF. I can work around slow focus.

[@aspartamelover]

12:20 is such a cool shot!

[@zach.hanford]

I have both the 50mm and 56mm and until recently I was having a hard time finding the niche in my workflow for the 50mm. For context, I'm predominantly a wedding photographer. In almost every single situation the 56mm is better for what I need, with the exception of when the bride and groom/wedding party are walking down the aisle and I need the improved C-AF performance. However, I've done a few weddings recently where even the f1.2 aperture of the 56mm isn't bright enough to shoot the whole reception with natural light. I popped on an on-camera flash and used the 50mm f2 instead and the improved AF performance with the flash was significantly more usable than the 56mm in the same situation.

[@charlesnetzler2262]

Great pics, if I didn't have the 56mm I would definitely get this one for traveling.

[@GOMD77]

Hey man great video! Do you already have a video out on your camera settings for street photography?

[@conannass1148]

Roman, I am looking to buy a portrait lens. I was checking out the 56mm f1.2 but now I am not sure I must? I want to take really nice portraits.

[@timblass4811]

Hi Roman, great video. I'm sold and will be ordering one soon. Any advice on lens hoods? Looking for a square one and usually go for Haoge, but reviews aren't that favourable for their particular hood option. Many thanks!

[@markscott4059]

Recommend for hiking and landscape and costal scapes?

[@keepitreal3363]

excellent video! i have both the 56 and 50mm and the 50mm is a huge bargain over the 56mm, i paid 220 pounds for a mint lens used once on ebay! and for street and general use the 50mm is fantastic because for street you dont need that 1.2 aperture rather f4 but even at f2 the 50mm is so sharp and usable.

[@zekirami]

well i have Ziess 32mm for fuji now iam going to buy that 50mm i see your photos really nice i like the color . good vedio

[@pernoren2450]

Hello!! Awesome video!! May I ask what lens you use on the talking head parts? Kind regards from Sweden

[@Don-yf6yo]

Is the image quality of the 56mm F1.2 actually better than the 50mm F2? From my experience you can't tell the difference unless you are pixel peeping and know what to look for. Even then the differences doesn't mean one lens has better image quality - there are just slight personality differences. If you meant that the 56mm has better image quality in the sense that it can give you shallower depth of field then that's a different story.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

do you prefer the 35 or the 50? I'm looking t getting the 35 to fill a gap but could be tempted by the 50...

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

@@snapsbyfox thanks for the reply I think I'll get the 35 as I have the 10-24 and 55-200 so it'll fill that gap nicely :-)

[@Mindartcreativity]

Great review, Roman. I decided that I need a teleprime and it will either be the 50mm f2 WR or the 56mm f1.2. I prefer WR for rainy weather but also f1.2 to f2. If Fuji managed to put WR into the new 50mm f1.0 lens why couldnt they put WR into the 56mm. You should use the 50mm more often in your POV videos, I think that field of view gives always perfect framing. Cheers!

[@TheKizersoze13]

My issue at the moment is getting a 56 used at a decent price is only $100. I have the 50f2 and think is a good lens but if you really want a FF look on apsc like you said you kinda have to have the 56 the 90 or the new 50f1. For me I got into Fuji as a second kit that is smaller and more travel friendly. I really wish they just made a mark II of the 56 because with the square lens hood it’s around the same length as the f2 just more chunky.

[@TheKizersoze13]

Roman Fox haha don’t know why I wrote 100. I meant 500.

[@TheKizersoze13]

So 100 difference. That is what I was thinking!

[@pweester]

Thxs for this vid. Good review 👍🏽 Do you have any experience/feedback with 7artisans lenses?

[@BB-ft6nd]

I'm probably dumping my 56mm from the line-up...The f2 is a better fit for me, cause I'm on the road a lot...

[@epv221]

“I do travel - did travel” (2020 corona mantra).

[@TNEWBerlin]

Are you going with aperture priority or are you going full manual (sorry if I you said that earlier in a previous video)? Love these shots.

[@LoverOfTech]

10K Sub soon hit mate👏🏿 Well done

[@_erensarigul]

One of my favourite lenses, 🙌🏼 awesome vid bro

[@joshuadrilon3832]

Great review as always man, thanks!

[@Charnsb]

I purchased the 56mm f1.2 a number of years ago when I was shooting in studio. Nowadays I literally use my fuji setup for when I'm travelling. Very tempted to sell the 56mm to replace it with the 50mm f2 as it focuses faster than the 56mm

[@CuDerRaGer]

I’m in the same boat man! I want to sell my 56 and buy the 50 and get the 56 mm from viltrox when it drops. If it’s anything like the Fuji 56 at least 90% of it I will pull the trigger.

[@WS-bk7uu]

I recently bought the 56mm to replace my 50mm but actually sold the 56 as I just love the form factor, sharpmess and quick AF of the 50. I also have the 90mm (which is the best lens ever), so I didn't really feel I needed the 56.

[@nirajgandhi5921]

CuDerRaGer if you’re not doing low light, the 50mm is perfect. I always carry the 23mm f/2 and either the 50mm or 90mm f/2 and it’s perfect. Simple and lightweight kit

[@paulocuento9949]

hello. can you please do more POV videos of your 50mm crop sensor photography. thank you

[@rensaudade]

For the same price. Im torn between 50mm f2 or viltrox 56 1.4

[@FlosBlog]

Honestly 50mm on apsc is the only thing I miss after going full frame

[@mrchernoemore]

awesome review. thanks a lot!

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

How is macro with mcex-16?

[@GertDHoll]

London-Fujifilm-MikeThurston=Magic

[@Bar_fly]

Waiting for the 50 mm f 1.0 😀

[@tamakakashii7865]

its still on track to be rolled out in 2020. however its extremely big...

[@zenjirusina]

even though I feel your points the faster lenses still apeal more to me :) you got me thinking though... making decisions ain´t my thing xD

[@timeandtides8701]

Does anyone know if you have to rebalance a gimbal to switch between this lens and the 23mm f/2? Is there a big size/length difference?

[@FilipJelenkovic]

For sure you do. You have to rebalance gimbal even if you put lens cap (or hood) on the lens. I would not be supprised if you need to rebalance gimbal becuase of switching your 23mm f/2 lens with mine 23mm f/2 lens :)

[@timeandtides8701]

@@FilipJelenkovic but cinelenses are designed so that you can switch them without messing up balance, I wondered if these might have been thought out like that too.

[@FilipJelenkovic]

@@timeandtides8701 I didn't know that about cine lenses. I spoked about my experience with Weebill S gimbal and Fuji lenses.

[@meartur]

Great video!

[@helencogan2187]

Thank you!!! Great video as always...Be well!

[@grantnewton5705]

Interesting that you mention the 56mm is better IQ ..... yes, the 56 has a wider aperture, but the 50mm is often reported as sharper

[@nerwin]

I believe the 56 is actually sharper when stopped down, it's not crazy sharp at 1.2 as the 50 f/2 is wide open. But I think what people notice about the 50 f/2 being sharper is the micro contrast it has which gives it that look of being sharper. The 56 lacks contrast, no question about that haha.

[@josephisaiahcruz4290]

Still deciding between this and the 35mm f2! Help! 🙃

[@josephisaiahcruz4290]

Roman Fox got the 35mm f2 for $350 and couldn't be happier! Thank you!

[@eatcookies4296]

@@snapsbyfox ok thanks

[@ttunali]

@Roman Fox I have 23mm f2 an considering to buy either 35mm or 50mm. What would you recommend.?

[@vishnubanna7869]

I’d like to see Hime with this pocketable camera…in his pocket😂

[@psxdadz]

This or viltrox 56

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

Summary: it’s good

[@root9065]

Disclaimer: I have subscribed ;)

[@ZemiEmperor]

So you carry it "just in case in a bag" - I see what you did there 😏😅