Fujifilm xf 56mm f 1 2 r apd vs meike 55mm f 1 4 stm?

Both are fast APS-C primes in the mid-50s, so they frame and blur in much the same way. The Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD gives about 84mm on full frame and a little more background blur at f/1.2. Its apodization filter smooths out-of-focus areas, at the cost of some light. It only mounts on Fujifilm X bodies.

The Meike 55mm f/1.4 STM gives about 82mm equivalent at f/1.4. It comes in Sony E, Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mounts, and it also works on full-frame bodies in APS-C crop mode.

If you shoot Fujifilm and want the softest, most characterful blur, I'd pick the Fujifilm. If you might switch systems, or want a sensible lens for portraits without the fancy filter, the Meike is the practical choice. For how these focal lengths work for people, see portraits.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.