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Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR vs Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Short answer
The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF cover the same 56mm on the Fujifilm X mount, which puts them in direct competition. Only the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR has an aperture ring.
Evenly matched on paper
Side by side
| Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 84mm | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | — |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | — |
| Linear motor | No | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | — |
| Aperture blades | 11 | — |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 8 groups | 13 elements in 8 groups |
| Special elements | 2 aspherical and 1 ED elements | — |
| Angle of view | 28.5° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.5 m | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.14× | — |
| Weight | 445 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀79.4 mm | — |
| Length | 76 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀67 mm | ⌀67 mm |
| Launch price | — | $522 |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR
Nothing measurable in its favour.
Reasons to choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Nothing measurable in its favour.
Both have weather sealing.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | 84 mm | 23.7° | 4.2 m |
| Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF | 84 mm | 23.7° | 4.2 m |
Both lenses frame essentially the same view, so the choice comes down to aperture, size and handling rather than reach.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Excellent | Excellent |
| Travel | Fair | Fair |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walk around | Good | 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
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 is better, the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF?
On paper they come out even across 23 compared specs. What is left is handling and today’s price, which this page does not measure.
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