tl;dr: Grab the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR for the best balance of speed and bokeh. That old 56mm is a classic but it definitely shows its age on the newer bodies. For a wedding in Chicago, you really need something that wont let you down when things get fast. I would suggest being a bit cautious with the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR tho. Its an absolute unit and might wear you down after eight hours of shooting, plus its usually way over that $1000 budget anyway. The new WR version of the 56mm is way more reliable on the X-H2S. Just make sure to update your camera firmware before the big day! It isnt the fastest lens ever since it still moves a lot of glass, but it is a massive upgrade. You might want to consider the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR too if you have the space to back up, but for standard portraits, the 56mm WR is the winner.

Late to the party here but I totally agree with the first post—that original 56 is a legend for the soul it has, but its a total snail for wedding work now. I’ve spent years sweating through ceremonies while my lens hunted back and forth. Honestly, once you move to a lens with a linear motor, you wont ever go back. A few things I’ve learned over the years about these newer bodies:

• Older DC motors just cant keep up with the face and eye detection on the X-H2S.
• Resolving power matters more now on these high-res sensors; old glass can look a bit soft.
• Third-party options have gotten surprisingly good at matching native AF speed lately. I once missed a processional shot because my old glass focused on a guest instead... super embarrassing lol. Just stick to something with modern internals.

Honestly, if you want that fast wedding performance without dropping a grand, you need to look at the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary. It uses a stepping motor that is way snappier than the old Fuji glass, and since it is priced around $400, you will have plenty of cash left over for extra batteries or a fast card like the ProGrade Digital 160GB CFexpress Type B Cobalt. I used the 56mm f/1.2 for years but unfortunately the build quality on the new WR version feels not as good as expected for the premium price tag. The Sigma is lighter, sharper, and the eye-tracking on the X-H2S sticks to it perfectly. It is not f/1.2, but you really wont notice the difference in bokeh unless you are pixel peeping. TL;DR: Grab the Sigma to save $600 and get better autofocus performance. Your wrists and your wallet will thank you during those long Chicago wedding hours.

Yep, this is the way