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Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro vs Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Short answer
The Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro (80mm) and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF (56mm) are both portrait lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF is the faster lens at f/1.2 against f/2.8 on the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. Only the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro has optical stabilisation and an aperture ring.
Evenly matched on paper
Side by side
| Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 80mm | 56mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 120mm | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | — |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | — |
| Linear motor | Yes | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 12 groups | 13 elements in 8 groups |
| Angle of view | 20.1° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.25 m | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1× | — |
| Weight | 750 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀80 mm | — |
| Length | 130 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀67 mm |
| Launch price | — | $522 |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
- Longer reach 120 mm vs 84 mm
- Minimum focus 0.25 m vs 0.5 m
Reasons to choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
- Wider view 84 mm vs 120 mm
- Maximum aperture f/1.2 vs f/2.8
Both have weather sealing.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | 120 mm | 16.7° | 2.9 m |
| Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF | 84 mm | 23.7° | 4.2 m |
The Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro gets 1.43× closer to the subject than the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF: whatever it points at fills 1.43× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2× more of its area. With the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF you would have to walk about 30% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 49% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Fair | Poor |
| Portrait | Very good | Excellent |
| Travel | Poor | Fair |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walk around | Poor | Good |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Poor | Poor |
| Macro | Excellent | 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 XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.43× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
Choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.2 it lets in 2.4 stops more than f/2.8 — 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 better in low light, the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF. At f/1.2 against f/2.8 it gathers 2.4 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 XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF?
On paper they come out even across 22 compared specs. What is left is handling and today’s price, which this page does not measure.
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