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Is the fujifilm xf 56mm f 1 2 r apd good for portraits?

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From Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD: A prime lens by Fujifilm for APS-C cameras, 56mm f/1.2. The 56mm f/1.2 R with an apodization filter for smoother out-of-focus areas, at the cost of some light. Specs - Maker: Fujifilm - Focal length: 56mm (prime) - Maximum aperture: f/1.2 - Made for: APS-C sensors - Mounts: Fujifilm X - Stabilised: no - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On APS-C (Fujifilm X): like 84mm on full frame; ...

From Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R: A prime lens by Fujifilm for APS-C cameras, 56mm f/1.2. The original 85mm-equivalent portrait lens, replaced by the WR version in 2022.

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