1:43 Fujifilm has incorporated 8 elements with the lens focus group that move when focusing. Thus they have managed to minimise aberration fluctuation from infinity to MOD, by moving the aperture together with the lens focus group. To move the focus group, a DC motor is used for autofocus. They have incorporated three bearing mechanisms with the DC motor for smoother autofocus performance. The bearing mechanics ensure highly accurate control of the DC motor. It's a technical masterpiece. -Fujifilm
@@cris_photography How does this newer wr stack up vs sigma 56 1.4? I am looking to get my first prime lens and am between these at the moment unless someone has better suggestion.
Hey Cris. Like the style of your videos. I have X-H2 and 56mm f1.2 since 2 days and its very nice. But i looking forward for more side by side comparisons to my precious 50mm f1. Greetings from Aarberg/BE
So to be clear, you felt the autofocus was snappy for pictures, but not optimal for video? Also, is it faster for photos than the 50mm f1 and viltrox 56mm f1.4? I am primarily interested in this lens for stills. I have the viltrox which has quite fast AF, and convinced me I love shooting 85mm equivalent. I also use an XT3 and love it even if it has its frustrations. Great pics, btw!
Thanks Matt! Yes, I find the focusing very good for photography (stills) but for video - as you could see on the samples - it doesn’t do good imo. I find it pretty much the same as the 50mm f1 personally focusing speed wise. I (still) (sigh) didn’t try the Viltrox 56 - so can’t tell you. Planning on asking Viltrox to send me the lens so I can compare them! Stay tuned and take care
Thanks Joseph, sure you absolutely can. Depends if you mean nighttime photography in terms of landscape/on a tripod - for which any lens is ok (longer shutter speed) or for moving objects type of photography for which case those extra steps or aperture will give you more flexibility in terms of ISO and shutter speed. Cheers
I have a love and hate relationship with the old 56. When you nail the focus... man, it's a great lens and portraits comes just fantastic. But that is only if it nailed it! I come to my home with MANY out of focus photos. Basic problem: people moves, and the focus don't keep up. And in low light conditions, it's just the worst lens I have. So, I though, the new 56 II will fix that problem. To my surprise, it's not the first video I see that the reviewer is not impressed with autofocus. My fear is to buy a new lens to replace the old one and still having the same problem. If the old 56 nailed just 60%-70% of the photos, I will keep it... but it's not the case. And nothing makes me think that the newer version will fix that. Thanks for the review
I hear you! Hear that a lot in fact and to me the focusing speed - especially for weddings - has never been a problem (I shoot a lot on Leica M in manual focus - hence my indifference). But I under the slower focusing speed can be a big drawback for you. Don’t think the new one is THAT much better in terms of focusing speed tbh so you might as well keep the old one I think. Thanks for watching and take care
Hello there, I did a review comparing these 2 last year (with the old 56) but it might be a good idea in fact on the XH2 with the new version - will look into it 👍🏼
I think you convinced me to buy this lense at 499$ new it will be a great compliment to my lineup 16mm f1.4, also getting the 35mm f1.4, and i have the 70-300mm for my XT30. For me its seems a great time to swipe up the older primes for my camera. Since it is not WR ot have a large megapixel. I am still learning and these lenses have something about them!
Thanks a lot Jason! Unfortunately I have many presets and LUTs that I created over time and that I use oh my editing workflow. I might do a video on that for sure. Take care!
@@cris_photography thanks Chris, that would be great, straight out of camera settings would be appreciated as I only do jpeg:) also wanted to ask you: I’m torn between a cheap xf56 APD version in great condition and the new xf 56 mark II. The APD is half of the price of the new, which one would you choose?
Oh ok ok 👍🏼 juste I’ll check tomorrow when am at the studio. For the lens - honestly - I kept my original 56mm lens (not even APD!) and shoot all my weddings with it! So really it depends on WR, new improved aperture ring and.. a little bit the focusing speed. If that’s important and crucial get the new one otherwise get the APD version which is an excellent choice as well (if they had implemented linear motors for AF it would have changed my mind but same old same old here) Cheers
Hi Chris. Which lens would you prefer (regardless of price), the new xf56 f1.2 R WR or the xf50 f1.0 WR? I trust your opinion. thanks in advance. (P.S. I have old 56 1.2 r, & I love it.)
Hey Hans, honestly the 56 - even the original version - over the 50mm f1. It is way too big and heavy despite the improvements. I still own the original 56 and not changing it any time soon 😉 hope that helps! Take care
@Cris Photography thanks so much Cris 🙏 Thank you mate. Thanks to you and your reviews, I have added the xf23 f1.4 lm wr and 33 1.4 lm wr to my lens collection. These are good lenses. The only thing is that I still can’t get used to excessive sharpness at closed apertures, I think that I need to be careful with this)) Otherwise, they make me happy. Just one more question, my friend. Should I upgrade from x-t4 to the new x-t5. What do you think about this?
Hey so I have xt3. Is the autofocus better? Higher hit rate with he DC motor? I don't really care about the soft corners on the old one but I want the WR because I'm going to go out in the snow and stuff. Also looking to use it for gimbal potentially. Old 56 has gotten some real money shots. Just need a higher success rate. Is it worth it on xt3?
Hey, no didn’t notice a difference in AF ok my T3 honestly. Honestly, if you need WR that’s what will change the most. IQ is a tad better because there are more blades so better bokeh balls, etc. But nothing DRASTIC over the previous version Cheers
@@cris_photography thanks a lot. Decided to invest in the new 18 1.4. will use along side my 90f2. Thanks!! Really love the 56 focal length but I rely on sharpness and speed as well.
Oh I shoot weddings still now with the first generation still and no focus tracking feature. So no, not for posed only, but you won’t have the AF of the 50mm f1 for sure.
@Cris Photography if I can pick up the 50 and the new 56 at the same price what would you go for? I plan to get both but am only going to pick one up for now to use at a upcoming shoot in a small town bookshop. =) Cheers and Love the videos!!
Hey there! Thanks for your message. Honestly, I was never a fan of the 50 f1 - WAY too big for a mirrorless setup. Unless you're using and XH2(s), it is very big and cumbersome - especially for that 1/3 of a stop more over the 56mm f1.2! The motors are better for AF but that's something I personally really don't care about (am more of a traditional old school photographer). So based on the above you'll be the final judge :) if you want my totally biased opinion tho... my favorite lens of all times is the 56mm (the first version) Take care!
Hello, honestly I haven’t used it for video. However, seeing the monitor they used for AF and the fact that it isn’t stabilized, I’d say I would use it for video. Rather the 50mm f1 or the 18-120mm (if f4 isn’t a problem for you)
I don’t have either and shoot on an xt3. I imagine the improvements in technology of the new bodies may pair better with the 56 wr. Opinion on what option is best. Not upgrading body anytime soonand I don’t shoot professionally.
Ciao Cris, scusami se ti mando questo messaggio qui ma avrei bisogno della tua esperienza . Come mai su Lightroom Classic , quando vado a caricare le foto in Raw della Fuji , mi elimina la simulazione pellicola applicata mettendomi Adobe rgb ? Un conto è caricare una foto e ti ricordi quale avevi messo , ma quando ne carichi 100 diventa un vero problema . Sai come potrei risolverlo , non trovo una guida su internet. Grazie mille in anticipo
Ciao Antonino, grazie per il tuo messaggio. Quello che succede è che i files Raw (RAF) non vengono affettati dalle simulazioni film - soltanto i JPEG. Quindi, quando apri i files su Lightroom non ci sono. Quello che devi fare e aprire i tuoi files su Lightroom, poi vai nelle sezione x fare l’editing. Dove cambi la temperatura delle imagini (kelvin) vedrai un icona con quattro rettangoli - vai lì. Vedrai che ci sono tutte le simulazioni di film che puoi applicare alle tue foto. È difficile spiegare con un messaggio ma se non trovi dammi la tua email e ti mando uno screenshot. Oh anche un canale in italiano - non so se lo sai (@cris fotografia) A presto! Ps: cambia le impostazioni dentro la macchina foto e metti “s-RGB” e non “Adobe RGB”
As usual Chris, very interesting video... I Own the old one and I wil not upgrade it. I'm not a professional Photograph and I wish I buy the announced 8mm f/4 instead to spend money for great lenses that I have (is the same for the 23mm F1.4 R and for the 35mm F1.4). Thank for share with as your experience.
Ciao Mauro! Grazie x il tuo messaggio! Si terrò pure io il mio vecchio modello. Normalmente potrai guardare il video sul canale italiano entro stasera 😙 E.. ho ricevuto il 18-120 f4 stamattina per fare dei test 💪🏼😉 a presto!
Not putting linear focusing motors on this brand new 56mm f1.2 is a total mistake from Fujifilm IMO. Some say they didn't put linear motors in this new lens to avoid cannibalizing the sales of the 50mm f1.0. But that lens has a totally different market. So, it's either Fujifilm made a mistake with not putting linear motors on the new 56mm, or the 50mm f1.0 is a totally unnecessary release which arguably makes it the real mistake Fujifilm did here. Either way, perhaps it would have been better if both have linear motors.
Go for it! That is my main camera for all my pro shoots still now! In fact I still use an XT2 very often so you can’t really go wrong - especially for the price you can find it now. Take care
@@cris_photography thank you, I'm lookin for some camera with good price/value relation. Not x-t5 because of 40mp -> big files I think. Compressed raw files - what about keeping quality image? Do you know sth about it?
Compressed means « zipped » so it’s less heavy - but there is no quality loss there. You do need a program to open them tho - like capture one or photoshop. Yes 40mp is big - too big imo. That’s why the T3 is great I think.
The elephant in the room is, of course, the Sigma 56/1.4 which, though one third of a stop darker, is one half the price of the Fuji and just as good optically.
I think it would be too big for professional/amateur, LM setup is only good for wider lens because of smaller glass. If they couldn't do it with 50mm f1, that means its impossible for bigger glass. The 90mm LM is already too big @ F2, imagine at F1-1.2 glass, plus size difference in the 18-33mm is a telling sign its would almost be 2x the original with DC motors. That's why I believe they put a bigger DC motor instead to increase AF just enough for those people missing their shot on the old one.
@@cris_photography It has a cinematic look wich I really like...I don't really care about sharpness..when Viltrox 75 mm 1.2 Pro came out I sold 56 mm 1.2 R I realized that the 56 had a much creamier bokeh compared to the bokeh from the Viltrox which was much more aggressive in my opinion..so I sold the Viltrox and got back my Fujinon 56 mm 1.2R a lens that I don't want to part with further apart.
1:43 Fujifilm has incorporated 8 elements with the lens focus group that move when focusing. Thus they have managed to minimise aberration fluctuation from infinity to MOD, by moving the aperture together with the lens focus group.
To move the focus group, a DC motor is used for autofocus. They have incorporated three bearing mechanisms with the DC motor for smoother autofocus performance. The bearing mechanics ensure highly accurate control of the DC motor.
It's a technical masterpiece. -Fujifilm
Thank you
Came to see the lens and fell in love with the colors.
I agree!
Thanks for this review. I recently bought the 56 mm older version used, and after watching your video I believe I will just keep it.
I think it’s a good decision! Glad it was helpful
@@cris_photography How does this newer wr stack up vs sigma 56 1.4? I am looking to get my first prime lens and am between these at the moment unless someone has better suggestion.
Just ordered this new 56mm for my X PRO-3, Cant wait for it to arrive.
Awesome! Enjoy 😀
Hey Cris. Like the style of your videos. I have X-H2 and 56mm f1.2 since 2 days and its very nice. But i looking forward for more side by side comparisons to my precious 50mm f1. Greetings from Aarberg/BE
Thanks a lot Stefan!
Wow nice combo you’ve got there 😉
I will get my hands in the 50 f1 and compare them - stay tuned!
Take care
So to be clear, you felt the autofocus was snappy for pictures, but not optimal for video? Also, is it faster for photos than the 50mm f1 and viltrox 56mm f1.4? I am primarily interested in this lens for stills. I have the viltrox which has quite fast AF, and convinced me I love shooting 85mm equivalent. I also use an XT3 and love it even if it has its frustrations. Great pics, btw!
Thanks Matt!
Yes, I find the focusing very good for photography (stills) but for video - as you could see on the samples - it doesn’t do good imo. I find it pretty much the same as the 50mm f1 personally focusing speed wise. I (still) (sigh) didn’t try the Viltrox 56 - so can’t tell you. Planning on asking Viltrox to send me the lens so I can compare them! Stay tuned and take care
Hello.. any chance you can give a comparison on the new Fuji 56 mm and the sigma 56?
Hello there, I might sure 👍🏼 have a full schedule at the moment for reviews but in the future that ain’t a bad idea
Sigma is the winner
Great video. Do you think this is also a good option lens for night time street photography?
Thanks Joseph, sure you absolutely can. Depends if you mean nighttime photography in terms of landscape/on a tripod - for which any lens is ok (longer shutter speed) or for moving objects type of photography for which case those extra steps or aperture will give you more flexibility in terms of ISO and shutter speed. Cheers
I have a love and hate relationship with the old 56. When you nail the focus... man, it's a great lens and portraits comes just fantastic. But that is only if it nailed it! I come to my home with MANY out of focus photos. Basic problem: people moves, and the focus don't keep up. And in low light conditions, it's just the worst lens I have. So, I though, the new 56 II will fix that problem. To my surprise, it's not the first video I see that the reviewer is not impressed with autofocus. My fear is to buy a new lens to replace the old one and still having the same problem. If the old 56 nailed just 60%-70% of the photos, I will keep it... but it's not the case. And nothing makes me think that the newer version will fix that. Thanks for the review
I hear you! Hear that a lot in fact and to me the focusing speed - especially for weddings - has never been a problem (I shoot a lot on Leica M in manual focus - hence my indifference). But I under the slower focusing speed can be a big drawback for you. Don’t think the new one is THAT much better in terms of focusing speed tbh so you might as well keep the old one I think.
Thanks for watching and take care
Thoughts on the new 56 vs 50 f1? On the new bodies I imagine AF will be great
Hello there, I did a review comparing these 2 last year (with the old 56) but it might be a good idea in fact on the XH2 with the new version - will look into it 👍🏼
I think you convinced me to buy this lense at 499$ new it will be a great compliment to my lineup 16mm f1.4, also getting the 35mm f1.4, and i have the 70-300mm for my XT30. For me its seems a great time to swipe up the older primes for my camera. Since it is not WR ot have a large megapixel. I am still learning and these lenses have something about them!
Awesome! 😀
Hi Chris, great video! I really like your photo style, can you please share your settings for still?
Thanks a lot Jason!
Unfortunately I have many presets and LUTs that I created over time and that I use oh my editing workflow. I might do a video on that for sure. Take care!
@@cris_photography thanks Chris, that would be great, straight out of camera settings would be appreciated as I only do jpeg:) also wanted to ask you: I’m torn between a cheap xf56 APD version in great condition and the new xf 56 mark II. The APD is half of the price of the new, which one would you choose?
Oh ok ok 👍🏼 juste I’ll check tomorrow when am at the studio. For the lens - honestly - I kept my original 56mm lens (not even APD!) and shoot all my weddings with it! So really it depends on WR, new improved aperture ring and.. a little bit the focusing speed. If that’s important and crucial get the new one otherwise get the APD version which is an excellent choice as well (if they had implemented linear motors for AF it would have changed my mind but same old same old here)
Cheers
Great Video Chris! How do you put this against 50mmf1.0 picture quality wise?
Thanks Nima!
They are very very similar. I’ve been asked this question a lot so I think i will be doing a video to compter them 😉
Take care
Hi Chris. Which lens would you prefer (regardless of price), the new xf56 f1.2 R WR or the xf50 f1.0 WR? I trust your opinion. thanks in advance. (P.S. I have old 56 1.2 r, & I love it.)
Hey Hans, honestly the 56 - even the original version - over the 50mm f1.
It is way too big and heavy despite the improvements. I still own the original 56 and not changing it any time soon 😉 hope that helps! Take care
@Cris Photography thanks so much Cris 🙏 Thank you mate. Thanks to you and your reviews, I have added the xf23 f1.4 lm wr and 33 1.4 lm wr to my lens collection. These are good lenses. The only thing is that I still can’t get used to excessive sharpness at closed apertures, I think that I need to be careful with this)) Otherwise, they make me happy. Just one more question, my friend. Should I upgrade from x-t4 to the new x-t5. What do you think about this?
Awesome!
Honestly, I’d keep the T4 unless you absolutely need the extra megapixels but otherwise… I still have my T2 and T3 and didn’t upgrade yet!
Hey so I have xt3. Is the autofocus better? Higher hit rate with he DC motor? I don't really care about the soft corners on the old one but I want the WR because I'm going to go out in the snow and stuff. Also looking to use it for gimbal potentially. Old 56 has gotten some real money shots. Just need a higher success rate. Is it worth it on xt3?
Hey, no didn’t notice a difference in AF ok my T3 honestly. Honestly, if you need WR that’s what will change the most. IQ is a tad better because there are more blades so better bokeh balls, etc. But nothing DRASTIC over the previous version
Cheers
@@cris_photography thanks a lot. Decided to invest in the new 18 1.4. will use along side my 90f2. Thanks!! Really love the 56 focal length but I rely on sharpness and speed as well.
I am superised Fuji did not put LM in this lens. So probabily for posed shots only.
Oh I shoot weddings still now with the first generation still and no focus tracking feature. So no, not for posed only, but you won’t have the AF of the 50mm f1 for sure.
@Cris Photography if I can pick up the 50 and the new 56 at the same price what would you go for? I plan to get both but am only going to pick one up for now to use at a upcoming shoot in a small town bookshop. =) Cheers and Love the videos!!
also I really appreciate you replying to all these people commenting on your video! I know it all is a lot of work and thank you
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Hey there! Thanks for your message. Honestly, I was never a fan of the 50 f1 - WAY too big for a mirrorless setup. Unless you're using and XH2(s), it is very big and cumbersome - especially for that 1/3 of a stop more over the 56mm f1.2! The motors are better for AF but that's something I personally really don't care about (am more of a traditional old school photographer). So based on the above you'll be the final judge :) if you want my totally biased opinion tho... my favorite lens of all times is the 56mm (the first version)
Take care!
Thanks a lot! Lots of work indeed - but I realised that if I don't, then what's the point of making videos to help my fellow photographers? ;) cheers
you rock!
How does the new 56mm compare to the 90mm f2 in terms of sharpness and AF speed?
Hello there, I haven’t compared these 2 yet, but I might do so soon (including the 50mm f1). Stay tuned!
90 is sharper n faster
Did you test them both? It’s faster? You sure about that?
@@cris_photography yup i have both, 90 have Linear motor so it faster n quite than 56.. the bokeh is same..but 56 is better for any condition
That’s right - LM! Makes sense 😉 I’ll do my tests soon too. Take care
Hey Chris,
Biiiiiig fan! I am super into your photography works. I wonder if you have a video on editing?
Thanks :)
Thanks Billy - glad to hear!
I do not have a video on editing (yet at least) but might do one in the future.
Take care!
What about video? Can you recommend new 56 1.2 r wr for videography ?
Hello, honestly I haven’t used it for video. However, seeing the monitor they used for AF and the fact that it isn’t stabilized, I’d say I would use it for video. Rather the 50mm f1 or the 18-120mm (if f4 isn’t a problem for you)
I don’t have either and shoot on an xt3. I imagine the improvements in technology of the new bodies may pair better with the 56 wr. Opinion on what option is best. Not upgrading body anytime soonand I don’t shoot professionally.
Get the old one then. I will personally not change DESPITE being a pro wedding photographer that lives off of that. Unless WR is a necessity for you
I need that lens in my life
We all do 😉
which one would you prefer if you would pick just one lens for travel XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR or XF56mmF1.2 R WR? I will be using it with XT-5 Thanks.
For traveling prolly the 18mm (or actually a 23mm f2 for size and focal length reasons). Cheers!
Keeping old one. 50mn 1.0 if you want the best then go all out
Totally
Ciao Cris, scusami se ti mando questo messaggio qui ma avrei bisogno della tua esperienza .
Come mai su Lightroom Classic , quando vado a caricare le foto in Raw della Fuji , mi elimina la simulazione pellicola applicata mettendomi Adobe rgb ?
Un conto è caricare una foto e ti ricordi quale avevi messo , ma quando ne carichi 100 diventa un vero problema .
Sai come potrei risolverlo , non trovo una guida su internet.
Grazie mille in anticipo
Ciao Antonino, grazie per il tuo messaggio. Quello che succede è che i files Raw (RAF) non vengono affettati dalle simulazioni film - soltanto i JPEG.
Quindi, quando apri i files su Lightroom non ci sono.
Quello che devi fare e aprire i tuoi files su Lightroom, poi vai nelle sezione x fare l’editing. Dove cambi la temperatura delle imagini (kelvin) vedrai un icona con quattro rettangoli - vai lì. Vedrai che ci sono tutte le simulazioni di film che puoi applicare alle tue foto.
È difficile spiegare con un messaggio ma se non trovi dammi la tua email e ti mando uno screenshot.
Oh anche un canale in italiano - non so se lo sai (@cris fotografia)
A presto!
Ps: cambia le impostazioni dentro la macchina foto e metti “s-RGB” e non “Adobe RGB”
@@cris_photography si ma devo cambiarle singolarmente ad ogni foto?
No - selezioni tutte le foto che vuoi cambiare e voila!
@@cris_photography grazie mille sei stato gentilissimo !!!
Sigma 56 is the one I went for, silent motors and cheaper
Yes it’s a great lens too! Reviewed it some time ago and I liked the size a lot. Take care
Very nice work...
Thanks Peter!
im using fullframe, but u got beautiful shots! real pro
Thanks 😉
As usual Chris, very interesting video... I Own the old one and I wil not upgrade it. I'm not a professional Photograph and I wish I buy the announced 8mm f/4 instead to spend money for great lenses that I have (is the same for the 23mm F1.4 R and for the 35mm F1.4). Thank for share with as your experience.
Ciao Mauro! Grazie x il tuo messaggio!
Si terrò pure io il mio vecchio modello. Normalmente potrai guardare il video sul canale italiano entro stasera 😙
E.. ho ricevuto il 18-120 f4 stamattina per fare dei test 💪🏼😉 a presto!
@@cris_photography tranquillo rivedrò anche quello in Italiano 😄😄
I hardly shoot video. If the autofocus is snappy enough for photography especially in low light, I'll take it.
Then you should be good to go! I never shoot video with it an personally the first gen was plenty for my needs so the new one is great 😉
Not putting linear focusing motors on this brand new 56mm f1.2 is a total mistake from Fujifilm IMO. Some say they didn't put linear motors in this new lens to avoid cannibalizing the sales of the 50mm f1.0. But that lens has a totally different market. So, it's either Fujifilm made a mistake with not putting linear motors on the new 56mm, or the 50mm f1.0 is a totally unnecessary release which arguably makes it the real mistake Fujifilm did here. Either way, perhaps it would have been better if both have linear motors.
Yep, I agree with you!
What do you think about buying X-T3 in 2023 ?
Go for it! That is my main camera for all my pro shoots still now! In fact I still use an XT2 very often so you can’t really go wrong - especially for the price you can find it now. Take care
@@cris_photography thank you, I'm lookin for some camera with good price/value relation. Not x-t5 because of 40mp -> big files I think. Compressed raw files - what about keeping quality image? Do you know sth about it?
Compressed means « zipped » so it’s less heavy - but there is no quality loss there. You do need a program to open them tho - like capture one or photoshop. Yes 40mp is big - too big imo. That’s why the T3 is great I think.
The elephant in the room is, of course, the Sigma 56/1.4 which, though one third of a stop darker, is one half the price of the Fuji and just as good optically.
Yep 💯
old version is better because of further brighter image.
😉
They really should’ve used linear motors, even if it had to be bigger. Really disappointed by this.
Yup… feeling the same way
I think it would be too big for professional/amateur, LM setup is only good for wider lens because of smaller glass. If they couldn't do it with 50mm f1, that means its impossible for bigger glass. The 90mm LM is already too big @ F2, imagine at F1-1.2 glass, plus size difference in the 18-33mm is a telling sign its would almost be 2x the original with DC motors. That's why I believe they put a bigger DC motor instead to increase AF just enough for those people missing their shot on the old one.
Got to the same conclusion - weight, size and also price 💵
Oh well - it is what it is. Cheers
Old is better to me.
Interesting thanks for sharing! Any particular reason?
@@cris_photography It has a cinematic look wich I really like...I don't really care about sharpness..when Viltrox 75 mm 1.2 Pro came out I sold 56 mm 1.2 R I realized that the 56 had a much creamier bokeh compared to the bokeh from the Viltrox which was much more aggressive in my opinion..so I sold the Viltrox and got back my Fujinon 56 mm 1.2R a lens that I don't want to part with further apart.