7artisans 55mm f 1 4 vs fujifilm xf 56mm f 1 2 r apd?

The 7Artisans 55mm f/1.4 is manual focus, while the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD autofocuses. Neither has stabilisation. The Fuji is the one I'd pick for portraits and people on the move. Its f/1.2 gives shallower depth of field, roughly like f/1.8 on APS-C, and the apodization filter smooths out-of-focus areas, at the cost of some light. The 7Artisans is also a sound portrait lens, and it works on Sony E as well as Fujifilm X. It gives about f/2.1 depth of field at f/1.4, so it's a little less blurry. If you're happy focusing by hand, it's a good way into that look.

If you're deciding for portraits, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is my pick. For a manual-focus alternative, see the 7Artisans 55mm f/1.4. The portraits guide explains why this focal length suits faces.

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