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Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR vs Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR (50mm) and Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR (56mm) are both portrait lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR is the faster lens at f/1.2 against f/2 on the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR.
Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 50mm | 56mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 75mm | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups | 13 elements in 8 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical ED element | 2 aspherical and 1 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 31.7° | 28.5° |
| Minimum focus | 0.39 m | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 0.14× |
| Weight | 200 g | 445 g |
| Diameter | ⌀60 mm | ⌀79.4 mm |
| Length | 59.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀46 mm | ⌀67 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR
- Wider view 75 mm vs 84 mm
- Minimum focus 0.39 m vs 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification 0.15× vs 0.14×
- Weight 200 g vs 445 g
- Diameter ⌀60 mm vs ⌀79.4 mm
- Length 59.4 mm vs 76 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR
- Longer reach 84 mm vs 75 mm
- Maximum aperture f/1.2 vs f/2
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Neither has optical stabilisation, a macro design, and a linear focus motor.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | 75 mm | 26.4° | 4.7 m |
| Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | 84 mm | 23.7° | 4.2 m |
The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR gets 1.12× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR: whatever it points at fills 1.12× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR you would have to walk about 11% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 80% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR is 245 g lighter than the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR, about 55% less.
- The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR is 16.6 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR is 19.4 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR takes ⌀46 mm filters and the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR ⌀67 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Excellent | Excellent |
| Travel | Good | Fair |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walk around | Excellent | Good |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Poor | Poor |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR if
- weight matters to you. It is 245 g lighter, roughly 55% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.2 it lets in 1.5 stops more than f/2 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR?
The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR, by 245 g — about 55% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR?
The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR. At f/1.2 against f/2 it gathers 1.5 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Do the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR and Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR takes ⌀46 mm and the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR ⌀67 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR, by 245 g (200 g against 445 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR leads, 5 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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