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Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR vs Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF
Short answer
The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR (50mm) and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF (56mm) are both portrait lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF is the faster lens at f/1.7 against f/2 on the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR. Only the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF: 3 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 50mm | 56mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 75mm | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | — |
| Weather resistant | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | — |
| Linear motor | No | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups | — |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical ED element | — |
| Angle of view | 31.7° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.39 m | 0.55 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | — |
| Weight | 200 g | 171 g |
| Diameter | ⌀60 mm | ⌀65 mm |
| Length | 59.4 mm | 54.7 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀46 mm | ⌀52 mm |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
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 0.55 m
- Diameter ⌀60 mm vs ⌀65 mm
Reasons to choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF
- Longer reach 84 mm vs 75 mm
- Maximum aperture f/1.7 vs f/2
- Weight 171 g vs 200 g
- Length 54.7 mm vs 59.4 mm
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | 75 mm | 26.4° | 4.7 m |
| Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF | 84 mm | 23.7° | 4.2 m |
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF 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 Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF is 29 g lighter than the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR, about 14% less.
- The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR is 4.7 mm longer.
- The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF is 5 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR takes ⌀46 mm filters and the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF ⌀52 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Excellent | Excellent |
| Travel | Good | Fair |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Very good |
| 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.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF, by 29 g — about 14% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF. At f/1.7 against f/2 it gathers 0.5 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 Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR takes ⌀46 mm and the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF ⌀52 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 Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF, by 29 g (171 g against 200 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
On measurable specs the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF leads, 3 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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