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Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR vs Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 XF
Short answer
The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 XF cover the same 56mm on the Fujifilm X mount, which puts them in direct competition. The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR is the faster lens at f/1.2 against f/1.4 on the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 XF. Only the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR: 1 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 84mm | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| 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 | 11 | — |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 8 groups | — |
| Special elements | 2 aspherical and 1 ED elements | — |
| Angle of view | 28.5° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.5 m | — |
| Maximum magnification | 0.14× | — |
| Weight | 445 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀79.4 mm | — |
| Length | 76 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀67 mm | — |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR
- Maximum aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Reasons to choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 XF
Nothing measurable in its favour.
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 F1.4 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 F1.4 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
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.4 XF?
The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR. At f/1.2 against f/1.4 it gathers 0.4 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.
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 F1.4 XF?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR leads, 1 wins against 0. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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