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I'll start a new thread for this one, as this lens is not just for one Fuji camera, so although (on my site) I've included it as part of my X-Pro2 review, it can of course, be used on all of the X mount cameras!

 

I've long lusted after the XF56 APD

 

The trouble's always been affording one !!

 

So when Fujifilm offered to lend me one for 10 days - I first jumped for joy, then leapt at the opportunity  :)

 

So I've written up a review that's split into 4 parts, with this first one live today!

 

I hope you enjoy...

 

http://adambonn.com/my-love-affair-with-the-fujifilm-x-pro1/xp2-forty-two/

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OK, Sunday morning...

 

And it's time for the concluding part of my XF56 APD review!

 

For the final part I share some of my personal favourite shots from my time with the APD - which are on Flickr for those of you who have requested that, and I  try my best to sum up the AF experience (in a pretty subjective way to be fair)

 

I hope you've found at least a modicum of enjoyment from my review of a lens that's a little off the centre stage!

 

But even if not - I enjoyed shooting with it, and I enjoyed writing about it!

 

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