When we reviewed the original Fujifilm 'Finepix' X100 back in 2010, we noted that the lens offered excellent sharpness within a normal shooting range, but with noticeable haziness and loss of contrast within a meter or so, and substantial veiling softness in the near-macro range. The 'soft focus' effect wasn't always objectionable, but it was impossible to ignore in close-range portraits, especially of pets and small children, where the temptation is always to position them closer to the camera....
Fujifilm X100V vs. X100F lens shootout: A worthy update to a modern classic
DP Review - 6 Apr 2020 15:00
When we reviewed the original Fujifilm 'Finepix' X100 back in 2010, we noted that the lens offered excellent sharpness within a normal shooting range, but with noticeable haziness and loss of contrast within a meter or so, and substantial veiling softness in the near-macro range. The 'soft focus' effect wasn't always objectionable, but it was impossible to ignore in close-range portraits, especially of pets and small children, where the temptation is always to position them closer to the camera....
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