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Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR vs Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF
Short answer
The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 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/1.7 on the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF. Only the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF: 3 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 84mm | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | 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 | 11 | 9 |
| 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 | 0.55 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.14× | — |
| Weight | 445 g | 171 g |
| Diameter | ⌀79.4 mm | ⌀65 mm |
| Length | 76 mm | 54.7 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67 mm | ⌀52 mm |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR
- Maximum aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.7
- Minimum focus 0.5 m vs 0.55 m
Reasons to choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF
- Weight 171 g vs 445 g
- Diameter ⌀65 mm vs ⌀79.4 mm
- Length 54.7 mm vs 76 mm
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 F1.7 Air 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.
Size and weight
- The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF is 274 g lighter than the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR, about 62% less.
- The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR is 21.3 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR is 14.4 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR takes ⌀67 mm filters and the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF ⌀52 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Excellent | Excellent |
| Travel | Fair | Fair |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Very good |
| 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.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.2 it lets in 1 stops more than f/1.7 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
Choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF if
- weight matters to you. It is 274 g lighter, roughly 62% less to carry.
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 XF56mmF1.2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF, by 274 g — about 62% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR. At f/1.2 against f/1.7 it gathers 1 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 XF56mmF1.2 R WR and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R WR takes ⌀67 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 274 g (171 g against 445 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 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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