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

I haven't written a video verdict on this lens, so I can't give you a straight yes or no. What I can tell you is that it's a 56mm f/1.2 prime for Fujifilm APS-C cameras, which frames like about 84mm on full frame. It has autofocus but no stabilisation, so for handheld video you'll need a steady hand, a gimbal, or a tripod.

That long view is tight for most video. If you're filming yourself at arm's length, the video guide's vlogging section recommends something around 16-20mm full-frame equivalent, and this lens is well outside that. For tripod-mounted interviews or talking heads, though, the f/1.2 aperture gives you plenty of background blur, and that can look lovely. You can see the compatible bodies on the lens page, and the video guide covers the other things that matter more than the lens, like audio.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.