It looks like the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is on its way out as camera stores in Japan have started to mark it as discontinued. Renowned for its super smooth bokeh and extremely wide aperture, this portrait-perfect lens has since been replaced by an even better version.
Fujifilm first released the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD after owners of the original Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R expressed a desire for an even smoother, creamier bokeh. Fujifilm responded by launching a version with an apodization filter which helps to smooth out the transition in out-of-focus areas creating less harsh edges. Fujifilm was one of the first consumer camera brands to add an apodization to its lenses but according to a recent patent, it looks like Canon is gearing up to launch four zoom lenses with defocus smoothing which is another way of creating the same effect.
