Fujifilm's Old 56mm is OBSOLETE.

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Old and done. That's it. Now that there's a new and improved 56mm 1.2 lens for the Fujifilm system, it's lights out for this old dog.
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[@YaYousef5]

I love when Fujifilm makes new updated versions of their lenses because that means I can get the old versions at a discount! I just bought a used mint condition 56mm f/1.2 for $450. 😀

[@mrjwhite]

Same here! $434 to be exact!

[@YaYousef5]

@@mrjwhite nice!!!!! Enjoy the lens.

[@cy9nvs]

Right now 479€ brand new in germany. (after the cashback) Absolutely crazy 🤯

[@joejojo5966]

500 brand new lol pretty crazy its 50% off.

[@itacatv2146]

Can someone tell me if this would work for video by using manual focus? What kind of noise it makes when you focus manually? Is it the same noise as AF?

[@paulfiorino7463]

Loved it. Proves that you don't need to spend lots of money to get great pictures. Just know your equipment.

[@lacayoj]

Hey Omar I would fly from Panama to NYC / Newark to go on a photo walk with you and I'm not even kidding.

[@nancycutler5561]

I also vote for an Omar photo walk!

[@ogonzilla]

Just fly ME to Panama. Problem solved.

[@lacayoj]

@@ogonzilla By the way, not sure you remember me but Im the guy that suggested you fix your Fuji with sugru a couple of years ago.

[@EddieInzauto]

A fantastic take, as usual.

[@mf____]

You can send it to me. I will recycle it for sure :P

[@weiyang6417]

Yes it's obsolete! Got this lense for 350 cash.

[@tompal7929]

"Should have probably made it a vertical video...." brutal Omar... love it

[@r200ti]

yeh i had had a chuckle at that one.

[@carmenfissenden2530]

You made an excellent case for retaining the old lens for photography stills . Great lens that will last and last like those early Fuji cameras . Unless you truly need the new gear then retain the old stuff if it does the job and spend a few pennies instead on creating a good photography book full of memories . Great video Omar ; enjoyed it enormously .

[@robertcudlipp3426]

So, very,very true. Reviewers and pixel peeper s look at some photographic glass through the most unrealistic and non- $ focussed prism. Many people simply cannot afford to have the latest and greatest, and in any event, the new kids on the block, be they bodies or less, rarely signal the arrival of groundbreaking technological advances. The Fuji faithful have been raving about the previous iteration of the 56 1.2 for years'. Much like the 23 1.4, I saved to purchase 2nd hand. An excellent imaging lens, however tbh, very slow and noisy to focus. This wasn't a problem as it was almost exclusively used to shoot 99% perfectly stationary human or inanimate objects. So with the new 56 1.2, that lens will be a clear advance in speed of focus. However, I doubt that the IQ will be a reason to spend a good deal of money to purchase the new lens if you have the previous version. I won't be and like comments apply to the 23 1.4 " Gwen 1".

[@adams.gestwicki5292]

For anyone who comes across this randomly right now, the 56 1.2r is $500 (50%) brand new at Adaroma. While Weather sealing would be nice, and better focus, can't beat that price, and as Omar might be trying to allude to, the OG is still a wonderful lens. Actually, because of another video of Omar's I ended up getting an old XT3, a 56. 1.2, and 35 f2 for less than a new XT5. While new is great, sometimes it's just nice to appreciate what you have.

[@minecrafttv9619]

I just picked one up in the UK at WEX Photo in a package with a an XT5 for just £379. Absolute bargain when the 1.2WR is listed at £999.

[@samnigro2780]

Well put

[@michellevanstaden2157]

Love your comment! Thank you!

[@el0blaino]

Shocked you weren’t too embarrassed to even post a video with such obsolete, embarrassing images of happy friends and family and evocative streetscapes. I know I would never be scanning used lens sellers’ websites for deals hoping to pick one up for my likewise dated, pathetic x-t30 mk I. Not by a long shot.

[@Thirsty_Fox]

No doubt when the comes out, many of the 'experts' will talk about how flawed the was all along (and we just had no idea how bad it really was). Just a trend I've noticed in tech/tech vids. I certainly appreciate people who are honest about the great capabilities of the "obsolete" gear -- it's not like the new one will replace skill and practice!

[@carlosmcse]

Man the old 56f1.2 version is still the best one!

[@jradamsjr]

I had already decided there was no reason to “upgrade” as I read the autofocus is essentially the same, but now I have decided I MUST have new! Seriously, despite a bunch of misses with this lens (I now know for sure were Operator Error), without question my favorite pictures are all from this crazy, old, tired and obsolete lens. 📸

[@ulrikchristiansen]

Yeah, plenty of advertisement youtube photographers selling out on pushing the new 56mm WR lens from Fuji. This was a refreshing video.

[@barrycohen311]

I still love my old 18mm f/2 Most hated lens in the Fuji lineup apparently.

[@renze1966]

And my most used fuji lens!

[@JackieDElia]

I just bought that obsolete lens on eBay about 8 months ago. It has dropped in value by about $200 since I bought, but I’m keeping it. I really like the lens, even with all it’s quirks. I have the 35 mm 1.4 also original, that I bought in 2014. While I’ve heard great things about the 35 mm F2, there’s something about the 1.4 lens images that I just really love.

[@jradamsjr]

Whatever you do, do not under any circumstances try the newer 18mm and 33mm 1.4 lenses. Just say no.

[@HokkeeKun]

I was tired of waiting for the 56mm Mark II so I got the Sigma instead....I'm very happy with the Sigma. It's also half the cost of the Fuji 56mm.

[@deram2470]

I agree - what a terrible obsolete lens 😅👍 I payed 475€ for mine 2nd hand ... and I'll love it till there will come a better one around for the same price, I fear this mess will stand by me for many years 😅👍 thx for your quality-conscious 😊

[@StarlordStavanger]

wait is he saying the original 56 f/1.2 is still good? I can't tell when he's serious, super serious, or super sarcastic cause the dad joke level is too thick for me to understand! :P

[@portmann4700b]

I used the old 56f1.2 since the XT1 came out. But once I had the 50f2.0 I never really used it again. On the XT5 the 50f2.0 at 5.6 is incredibly sharp and at 2.0 it has a Bokeh that is sufficent for me. Thanks for your review.

[@harris-]

Eww..this video is so embarrassing i had to watch it using my obsolete airpods 1st gen.

[@remainahead]

0:55 he gets it, he just doesn’t care never change omar ❤️

[@natewalkercoaching3506]

Great video. When I heard this was now obsolete, I got my copy off the shelf and prepared to throw what is now a piece of junk into the trash. But while it was in my hand, I detoured toward my camera bag, put it in, headed out the door, and made a pile of money this morning doing corporate headshots with this barely adequate beauty.

[@YaYousef5]

Nice!

[@bernwebb1539]

You kill me, I got the now incredibly obsolete 27mm, rubbish lens, barely works, looks like I need an equally old and equally ricketty ol' lens like this one too...darn it.

[@GregCarrick]

I'm over 56 and not weather resistant.. what hope have I got?

[@Capyrkeys]

I’m sure you might be a little slow, but you take beautiful pictures.

[@25myma]

Thanks for the heads up Omar, will definitely try to stay away from this crap🤪

[@olesjor]

I've come to a point where I think it's more fun to use old equipment. instead of new and relevant gear. Look at film photographers. They don't care if the equipment is cutting eages. What they care about is the end result. and of course the experience. They usually have a very good understanding of what they can achieve. Oh they deliver. That metallicity is something that we who photograph with a digital camera can learn from.

[@TheFrankm3]

Great video!! I used to love the 56 but the 50 f2 replaced it for me. It has a closer focus distance, which is always quite important to me.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

For many, f 2 is all that is needed . Also, significantly cheaper than paying for 2 more stops of light- its not difficult to just raise the i.s.o. However, if you are Really going to be shooting in a lot of low light, then the significant additional expense may make sense. That said, as the extremely satisfied owner of the top value for money Sigma 56 1.4, I would be testing that lens first.

[@Rooftopaccessorizer]

I honestly was excited for the WR version until i saw that its HUGE compared to the older (and cheaper) model. now i just want the older one even more

[@_willpix_]

What a fantastic video Omar! I absolutely love and adore your creativity and humor. =) It's a shame I can't even afford a used 56mm, the images look so gorgeous :( :D

[@NCSTalkid]

hows it fare vs my afd 50/1.4; no vignet, 3d pop lol, great bokeh, minimal cats eye on apsc?

[@lefthandright01]

As food photographer that uses the X-H2: The older 56mm is still more than sharp enough. I suspect the reason Fuji doesn't list it as capable of resolving has more to do with its older focusing motor and its inability to focus well in high-speed bursts. Pros: Very accurate colour rendering. Lower contrast. Can easily create haze or flares if desired. Buttery focus throw* Cons: Autofocus is very unreliable when under 100cm. Big minimum focusing distance. (See above about manual focus, which solves the very poor autofocus at shorter distances.) All in, for food, the newer 56mm is superior and the 50mm F2 is superior. Both have much closer focusing distance and superior fine detail autofocus. It's still a good lens, but it's not amazing. It seems it was developed for portrait work with lower contrast and hue fidelity and designed to be used from 2 meters away, where the autofocus performs much better.

[@jamessprague7811]

Love your knowledge gained by using the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R lens which produced patience and know on how to juice the best pictures from yesteryears image makers. My patience has been tried severely with my Fuji X-T 3 auto focus. I keep telling myself to slow down when focusing and manually shift the spot to nail the shot for perfect pictorial rendition. While aging gracefully at 71 the time has come to fulfill a dream to reduce frustration of the focusing abilities of the X-T3 by preordering the Fuji X-H2. Hoping your timely video of appreciating my vintage 56mm f/1.2 R … COUPLED WITH the coming new gear will cause the my tried and true lens find a home with the new camera body. Stay …… Tune …… for the …. Verdict.

[@MartinHarvey]

Thanks. Just to let you know this sap is taking his old 56 out of the trash on a trip to W Australia this week instead of my 70-300. Why, unsure but there won't be many long shots. Enjoyable prez!

[@igsphotography1734]

I started my Photography journey with the XT-10. I still shoot with that and my XT-2. This video gave me a feeling of...I don't necessarily need a new camera. Thanks, for that. P.S. I still shoot with the old 56mm and the old 23mm 1.4. Absolutely, love them.

[@JeffCreates]

Man, it's such a shame you didn't have some zoomy transitions and stuff to keep my attention. Who has got time for 18 minutes of actual content? I think I'll keep an eye out for a used version of this crappy ol' lens.

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

WITH VINTAGE film simulations NEW 1.2 WR loses sharpness anyway if your wedding working buy new one for me love it will be a lens 10 years from now people will want and pay good money

[@pauldby1479]

At least people have a choice now of two 56mm Fuji lenses that focus like its still 2012

[@rafbass]

Obsolete? No way! It's still a great and beautiful lens.

[@senior_ranger]

Thanks. Yeah, I'll have to throw mine away now --- and give Fuji another $1K or so for a decent lens. Also going to trash all the images I took with the old one --- who needs that junk. I'll do much better ones with the new lens. Nice that Fuji is watching out for us!!!

[@awdrpepper]

If you are one of these suckers who own the OLD 56mm you need to take a good look at yourself and reflect on your terrible life choices. DO BETTER!

[@rolandgasser6711]

I love my old 56mm! I only take stills. I don't need the new one.

[@AbrahamMusalem]

One of my favorite ever made. So good

[@robertbreish8182]

I misread the title and thought this was comparing the old trash 56mm 1.2 to the new pristine DRY 56mm 1.2 WR and all I got were these shitty images

[@coloradofotomatt]

I stopped listening after you held the camera sensor-up while changing the lens and then uttered "bokelicious". 🙄

[@RoseyLand]

You make me smile out loud :) thanks - great videos - so many good videos

[@McConnachy]

I have bought and sold many Fuji lenses. The best two I’ve had are the 56 and 18f2. Not everyone likes the 18. But there’s no denying it, IMO the 56 produces the best images, it’s right at the top of IQ from any lens manufacturer. For me there was only one issue, lack of WR, it lets the dust in, which I know is harmless, but I don’t like dust in the lens. My best images are from the 56, and 18 f2

[@neilr7935]

The 18mm f2 is such an underrated lens. The optics are quite good, close focus is amazing, and it basically weighs nothing. Probably the most fun lens I've ever shot with! 18mm f2 and 35mm f1.4 are a perfect lightweight combo with amazing character

[@McConnachy]

@@neilr7935 spot on Neil, I get often get a buzz from using the 18 f2. I recently got the 27 f2.8 WR and used it a couple of weeks ago while hiking in the west of Scotland. It’s a brilliant wee lens and I get a buzz from it also. I agree about the 35 f1.4, I sold mine to get the 27, I found it wasn’t wide enough for my hiking activities, but the IQ was brilliant

[@parmanduke]

I recently got this lens for $350 used. Took it on a trip. Obsolete? 🤣

[@rhykko77]

Some of the most original , refreshing and entertaining videos on the 'Tube

[@Bonjurro]

I use mine for cracking walnuts now

[@geofftonks8960]

This lens has become my favorite thing, 1 day after getting it.

[@hatpeach1]

Thanks for this. Perspective is important.

[@_noahrh]

Thank you for bringing this lens’s obsoleteness to my attention. Immediately after seeing this video I stopped myself just before deciding to chunk my lens off my balcony, and instead have chosen to use it as a replacement for a missing leg on my sofa. Off to B&H!

[@johnvienna3422]

I watched the whole video vertical, but tbh everything just looked sort of sideways. However, the sound came out the right way up. Weird.

[@mrjwhite]

Lol well I just purchased the “regular, obsolete” 56mm.

[@edelweisskoenig]

With the improved promotions over here in Europe for this obsolete piece, I think I won't bother looking for a used one. 😉 Thank you for this encouraging video.

[@sandorkocso1798]

it took me like 5 mins to be sure he's being ironic/sarcastic :))))

[@ogonzilla]

😉

[@TCinSoCal]

Thumbs up for 18 min of excellent sarcasm.

[@scottparis6355]

I'm pretty happy with my old obsolete 56mm. The only less-than perfect thing about it is the slightly stuttery focusing, and the new one doesn't fix that, from what I hear. (I use mine mostly for portraits, and I'm not sure it would be any better at that if it was sharper.)

[@34136TS]

Very good point - no one is raving about the new one's auto-focus, particularly with the 4th generation bodies like my XP3. The minimum focus distance reduction is being pushed hard in order to cover this up me thinks... I've actually started to use the Voigtlander manual lenses for the X series and to be honest I'm not missing the stress and distraction of Fuji's auto-focus system. Can't wait for a manual 56mm or similar, better still if it arrives in an APO flavour. We'll see...

[@paublasi2083]

Exactly. Great chance to get the mark one versions of this lenses. I just got the 23mm 1.4 and this 56mm together for 580 euros the pack. Used and dirty but outstanding optical quality. Plus, they are smaller and lighter than the new versions.

[@albertsmith9315]

I pity anyone that doesn't get sarcasm. Enjoyed this, Omar.

[@Metal_Vistas]

I don't recall the source, I think it was some camera brand representative, but my understanding is that the plastic lens hoods are actually more protective because they flex and absorb shock if they are dropped, unlike metal lens hoods. I'm not sure if this is true, or a justification for using cheaper materials, but I thought I'd pass that along. I still love my 56 1.2, obsolete though it may be, and I think I'll hang on to it for a little while longer.

[@bpetrikovics]

Happy to take over and provide a home in case anyone wants to throw away that old 56mm version :))

[@the-additional-f-stop]

I've got the old 56mm and was kicking myself for not selling it last year. I am one of those "poor saps" and thought it was the sheet with my x-t20 back in 2017! Now that I watched your video though, I'm compelled to use it on my x-e2 and see what happens with some Fuji jpg recipes! Thanks!

[@jaspervos4345]

No it is not. I bought one a few months ago and it is my favourite lens.

[@-grey]

I used to own all the old 501.2 lenses for years, but my tastes changed to find 1.2 a little too thin in the DoF department at 50mm. Especially for portraits. I went with the 50f2 and it's surprisingly flawless for how underrated it is. For the price difference, it's incredible. I fully recommend. ✌️

[@matthewdouglas2373]

I'm new so help me understand: couldn't you just stop the 1.2 down to 2 instead of buying an F/2 lens?

[@Taigarize]

@@matthewdouglas2373 Yes you can use you f1.2 lens at f2. I guess he wanted to save some money by downgrading?

[@canderson1955]

I am now using the original 56 with the XH2s and this seems to me to have given the lens a new lease of life if such was needed as the improved AF of the camera helps the relatively slow AF on the lens. Won’t be trading the lens up for sure.

[@Indydi]

Good to know. Thanks.

[@lensman5762]

Why is it obsolete? The light doesn't get through its optics anymore?

[@brownbear100]

Nice timely video. I had a love hate relationship with this lens on the x-t2. You have now convinced me correcting most likely user error/impatience by dropping a lot of money for not that a big upgrade is just silly. Luckily there appear to be quite a few used ones for sale now... Totally get your clinical comments. The new 23mm 1.4 WR updated everything I wanted to be updated over the old lens. But optically, way too sharp and not as flattering... at least selling it will allow me to update my tired and obsolete x-t3 ;) Just feel bad for selling the lovely OG 23mm 1.4

[@stevesvids]

Its important that advancement continues and that new cameras and lenses continue to emerge....... so people like me can acquire cameras and lenses like a 16 year old Canon 30d 8mp sensor in mint condition, and a 50mm f1.8 and take the most amazing photos..... now that we know what we're doing. 😄👍📷😎 Looking forward to the flurry of old Fuji 56mm lenses hitting the auction sites. 😎📷👍 Nice one Omar. 👋👋👋

[@robinlennon4752]

Exactly my approach, use Fuji's replacement business model to your advantage particularly with their cameras.

[@mickywes3733]

Just picked up a mint copy on eBay for $399! 😇

[@lesberkley3821]

No, it's not. If you have been getting what you need from it, it is no more obsolete than KZbin channels that make money telling us what to buy.

[@c4veman]

Hey hey hey this is great for us, let him fuck up the market and we can buy cheap

[@TroupeGoal]

how can they add weather sealing and add so much more to the price

[@jeffsellenrick6635]

Omar, as a KZbinr you should know better than to post a video with an outdated lens. I hope they do not notice. You need to get yourself to B&H, pronto and atone. Bring $999.

[@ogonzilla]

Lol

[@darklad1981]

Hello Omar I'm the dude with the hairy legs the video is great tho !

[@mr.b4444]

I got rid of mine a year ago. It was a great lens but not used very often. The bokeh is great but only if shooting close to your subject. The Sigma 56 1.4 or VIltrox 56 1.4 would more than suffice for most of what I used it for.

[@peterlongenecker210]

Sigma 56mm F1.4 at half the price

[@ogonzilla]

Good lens for sure.

[@kaenova]

If you ever have another phtotowalk, I'll go!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thanks for the effort and sharing! thumbs up.

[@paulwhite1109]

I tried one and it seemed quite good to me. I must get the new one instead though I was obviously mistaken 😉.

[@andreasstein421]

Ok ok, you got me, i‘ll get one from mpb, thanks Omar 👍😁

[@erikfarkas7868]

The af also depended a lot on the camera firmware. I first used this lens in continuous on x-t30 while shooting HEMA tournament (fencers all in black) in a hall thats not very bright and it performed very well considering the lack of contrast on the competitors.

[@MrJohnnyMel]

Very enjoyable, ironical loveliness

[@thegeneral123]

Honestly for me, three things stopped me getting this lens. 1. Slow focus. 2. Not WR (this is a must for me now) and 3. I don't do portrait style shooting so this focal range does not interest me at all. My 1655 F2.8 covers this, though not at F1.2 admittedly. I won't likely buy the WR version. Just don't need.

[@dandanu2526]

That old lens is my best friend.

[@CrisConstantin]

Tehre ar 3 lenses that will make your Fuji camera shine. 27, 56 and 90. I know they were not heap….but now…they are!😊😜

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

I bought this lens when I sold all my canon gear and got the xt2 when it came out. While I loved the images of the lens, I didn’t use it often because I really enjoyed the 35mm focal length for my portrait work. I decided to use it for a musical group’s portraits this past week, still with the xt2, and omg, the images were insane! Idk what I was thinking using the 35mm all these years. These were some of the best images I’ve ever taken with Fuji. It reminded me of the images I would get with the 5d and 70-200mm. I’m so glad I didn’t sell this kit for the new Nikon Fuji style.

[@INTERNETDWARF]

Love the case for old lenses but to me, WR makes it immediately worth it. If the rest of your system is WR and only the lens isn't, to me that a big reason to upgrade.

[@ekofotoz8260]

Way to downplay it. Thanks.😉

[@BrasicOne]

Haha thanks for sharing some of your early shots. Always a boost to one’s own photography to see professionals have the same kind of non portfolio shots in their catalogs 😎👍

[@VactorMordorant]

Help me decide, there are two chairs First: XT1 + battery pack, 6 accumulators, xf23 1.4r, xf 56 1.2r, nissan i40 flash, shutter counter less than 6 thousand, mint condition Second: XT 4 + 2 batteries and double charging for them, 10 thousand shutter actuations, 23mm f2 In the priority of the photo, maybe (but this is not accurate) I will shoot a video. Same price around $1600

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Attention spans, vertical video lol

[@venom2k2]

I wanted this lens so badly but I ended up getting the Sigma 56mm. I am happy but don't know if I would have prefered the Fuji 56mm. I am sure the Fuji is also fantastic but the Sigma is so much cheaper. Nice and clever video, Omar. Always refreshing with your Videos. Your work is so greatly appreciated :)

[@ogonzilla]

The Sigma’s very good. Better minimum focus.

[@carmenfissenden2530]

The sigma is truly a lovely lens ; but then again , so is the Fuji . We are so lucky these days to have such great lenses that we have become a little spoiled . Enjoy your lens and resist looking over the fence at your neighbours lawn , as your own pictures are no doubt excellent .

[@venom2k2]

@@carmenfissenden2530 thank you, Carmen. Wise words spoken :) have a nice day!

[@cbrattonart]

I might pick one up now

[@thomasfransson]

Such a shame, lenses are so much work to pick apart to recycle the materials properly.

[@georgedavall9449]

Excellent! It’s available at a great price now @ B&H/ Adorama. Whatcha think about this on my ‘tired old’ XT-1? I’m thinking I will pick one up. Hope it’s a new lens as advertised. *winks*. 👍✌😊

[@TheoDahlemPickups]

Like always very enjoyable review. Say, have you ever used this lens on your small X-E2 ? I purchased this 56mm which is still on its' way to me. I too own the XE2 as well as the XE4. I wonder how it feels like this lens being on these cameras and if they are going to be a drag when taking them out on a daily basis. Lemme please know what you thinx. THX in advance

[@jayocotube6483]

I've been using fuji for a few years now. I upgraded to an XT-5. I had the original 18 2.0, 35 1.4 and 56 1.2. I was never enamored with the performance but it's a lot more comfortable than lugging around my Canon RF gear. THEN...my neighbor let me try the new 56 1.2. For me the difference was startling. Night and day. Maybe I had a bad copy of the original. Needless to say, I upgraded to the new 18 1.4 and the new 33 1.4. I'm seriously thinking of selling the canon gear. Don't let the videos influence you, the difference is incredible. Omar must have a great original!

[@grantrobertdavies]

That is a nice PRS in the background 🎸:) GREAT video and what a great lens :)

[@OliverSchlecht]

Hm, not convinced about the f1.x Lenses as the f2 Fujicrons have better AF Speed and I usually step down to f2.8-f4 anyhow. No need for the the heavy lenses at all. 🤷🏼

[@Ethiopianraver]

Yes terribly atrocious, don't bother buying, if you do have one get RID OF IT, you don't want to be seen with such an abomination. IN FACT I'd be more than happy to relieve you of such a burden, feel free to send me a message, heck I'll even pay for shipping 😉

[@perryvalton4245]

There is something every magical about that lens even though I am considering selling it for 33mm f1.4

[@34136TS]

Well, I have the new 33mm but I haven't warmed to it yet....

[@perryvalton4245]

@@34136TS What's stopping you.