i need to grab a serious portrait lens for my x-h2s like yesterday. i have this big outdoor wedding shoot in miami in exactly two weeks and im panicking because my current kit just isnt cutting it for that creamy bokeh look everyone expects. im basically torn between the new fuji 56mm f1.2 r wr and that viltrox 75mm f1.2 everyone is talking about.
my logic was the 56mm is the native gold standard and the autofocus should be super snappy on the h2s body since its the newest version but then i keep seeing these reviews saying the viltrox is actually sharper for like half the price. i have about $1000 saved up so i can afford the fuji but i dont want to waste money if the viltrox is actually better? my main worry is the 75mm being way too tight for some shots. like if i cant back up enough during the reception im gonna be in trouble.
but then again that 1.2 on a 75mm would look absolutely insane for the couple portraits. fuji has the better weather sealing though and it always rains here in florida so i was thinking maybe the 56 is the safer bet? i just cant decide if the extra reach of the 75 is worth the risk of it being too long. i really gotta order this by monday if i want to test it out before the big day...
honestly i would just stick with the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR because its the safer pick.
- weather sealing is a must for florida rain.
- 56mm is way easier to use in tight crowds than 75mm.
- native autofocus is just more reliable for one-time events like this. the Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.2 XF Pro is cool but you dont wanna miss shots because the lens is too long...
Adding my two cents, definitely check the technical comparisons on DPReview or Dustin Abbott first. The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR is the logical choice for weddings because of the linear motor and weather sealing. It works. If you want to save cash, the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a decent option too. That Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF XF is basically a niche tool and probably too restrictive if you dont have room.
> my main worry is the 75mm being way too tight for some shots. like if i cant back up enough during the reception im gonna be in trouble. Building on the earlier suggestion, i actually have a bit of a different take on this. unfortunately i was pretty disappointed with the Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R WR when i used it for a fast-moving ceremony last month. the autofocus just isnt as snappy as i expected for that price point, even on my x-h2s... i had issues with it missing focus when things got really hectic and people were moving around. since youre in miami and worried about the tight spaces and rain, have you thought about a different combo? if i were you, i might actually grab the Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 R LM WR for the reception shots. i know it sounds short for portraits, but that linear motor is way faster than the 56mm and its weather sealed for those florida storms. tbh if you really need that reach for the couple portraits, maybe look at the Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary. it isnt as fancy as the fuji but its small and sharp. then you could spend the leftover cash on a solid speedlight like the Godox V1-F Flash for Fujifilm. honestly, good light will save your wedding gallery way more than that extra bit of bokeh from a 1.2 lens. you totally got this tho, just trust your gut and you will kill it.
Late to the party but this whole thread is 💯. Glad I found it.
Re: "honestly i would just stick with the Fujifilm..."
- I'm satisfied with these:
- Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR: amazing bokeh/heavy.
- Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR: fast/long. Try Fujirumors data.
- i am literally in the exact same boat as you right now and its been driving me nuts for about a month - i have been obsessively cross-referencing the technical mtf charts on lenstip and opticallimits to compare the Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R WR against that Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF XF but i still cant decide - be careful with the focus breathing specs too... i have been looking at those benchmarks on technical blogs and its just making me more confused about which brand to go with - honestly its so frustrating that even after looking at all the raw data i still dont have an answer for which one is actually better for a big gig
