Guys, if you want a fast lens with huge glass elements and at the same time fast autofocus thanks to powerful AF motors, then it’s clear that the lens won’t be the lightest around. At least not until Fujifilm can break the law of physics and revolutionize lens design.
As usual, only FujiRumors will have a real-time non-stop live blogging, where I will filter, organize and sum up everything about the Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 for you in one practical and continuously updated article.
So, make sure not to miss it, and join us on September 3rd.
Of course, when zooming in a lot into the image, the 61 megapixel have an advantage in terms of resolution. But I guess if resolution is what you need, then why just be happy with 61 MP when you can get 102 megapixel with the Fujifilm GFX100 ;).
Then they compared the depth of field between the XF56mmF1.2 and the FE85mmF1.4 and the Sony blurs the background a bit more. Warwick says he should have used the XF56mmF1.2 APD version to get results even closer to the ones you get with the Sony 85mmF1.4.
A bit more dynamic range for the Sony, but the APS-C sensor hold up very well.
APS-C systems are generally smaller and more affordable.
Georges ends up saying that after looking at the samples, there is a difference between FF and APS-C, but it is a lot smaller than he would have expected.
Warwick ends up saying that Fujifilm wants to keep the APS-C system smaller and lighter, and for that purpose APS-C is better as it allows for smaller lenses. He also speaks for X-Trans, which he says has advantages over Bayer (which FujiRumors explained here, but we also talked about disadvantages in the same post).
Warwick concludes that “smaller and lighter means you are going to use it also more“.
George ends up saying, it all comes down to personal preferences as each system as its Pros and Cons (which we highlighted in this article).
If you are a regular FR-reader, you’ll know already quite a bit about the upcoming Fujinon XF50mm f/1.0, such as the final price tag, and if you were fast enough, you’ll also have seen some sample images taken with the 50/1.
Now, thanks to a kind source, it’s time to unveil the official Fujinon XF50mm f/1.0 announcement date: September 3!
Of course there will be an epic FujiRumors live blogging, so stay tuned on FujiRumors.