which Rokkor 50mm for portraits?

I shoot with a Fuji X-T10, soon to be an X-T20. I already have the 60mm Fuji which is great for portraits, very sharp but occasionally 'hunty'. I am interested in experimenting to find an older manual focus lens, also for portraits. My aim is to find something that renders in a slightly more interesting way than a modern 'tack sharp' lens. I've settled on Rokkor lenses and the 58mm 1.2 in particular. But before I spring for that, I want to experiment with a true, classic manual focus lens to make sure that I will be satisfied with the experience and results. For not much money, the 50mm Rokkors, 1.4, 1.7 or f2 seem like inexpensive options to test the waters. If I'm not happy with the 'manual focus only' experience, I'm not out much money.

I'm pretty sure that the sharpness of any of these is going to be more than adequate for portraits. But I'd like to get some feedback on which of the 50's yield the smoothest bokeh and overall most pleasing (yes, please interject your own definition for 'pleasing') results.

Thanks for your opinions.

I've used and owned them all at one time, but never used them on digital. I used the 85mm f1.7 MC Rokkor-X which would be roughly a 105mm with your sensor, I like the extra working distance. You can save a hell of a lot of money using the old 58mm f1.4 instead of the f1.2. It's not as sharp as the newer 50mm's and gives creamy backgrounds which is great for portraits. My 50mm f1.2 gives very smooth boken but not as smooth as the older 58mm f1.2. All of the 50-58mm Rokkors are sharp at f4-8, but you don't need tack sharp lenses for portraits. I'm sure you realize it's the photographer that makes the image and lighting and composition are more important than the equipment. If cost is a factor, you can't go wrong with a 58mm f1.4. Since it's an old lens hunt down newer MCII version without any fungus or scratches. They are about $50.

I still use one with film. I prefer natural window lighting and will often use a diffusion, sand, fog, or center sharp filter. I'm a semi-retired wedding/event photographer other than my own family shots my portraits were in medium format. Experiment and have fun.

Thanks Rick,

I think I will !

Bob