Now that the Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2 R WR Mark II is properly out in the wild, I thought it was worth sharing more sample images from real shoots. This video isn’t a lab-style test. It’s simply a look at how the lens behaves when you use it for what it’s made for: fast shooting, shallow depth of field, and moments that don’t repeat.

Most of the images you’ll see here are shot wide open at f/1.2, because that’s where the look really comes alive. I start with AF-C samples from the Great Bristol Run, using continuous focus. That’s a good stress test for any portrait-style lens because movement is unpredictable and you don’t get much time to think. It gives a clearer idea of how the lens and camera combination behaves when you’re tracking subjects rather than photographing someone who’s standing still.

After that, I share a set of more recent wedding images. Weddings are where this focal length makes a lot of sense: you can stay a little back, keep things candid, and still get intimate expressions and gestures without being in people’s faces.

If you’re considering the 56mm Mark II, or you already own it and you’re curious how it performs wide open and in AF-C situations, this should give you a useful real-world feel for it.