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Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro vs Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF
Short answer
The Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro (80mm) 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/2.8 on the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. Only the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro has weather sealing, optical stabilisation, and an aperture ring.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF: 4 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Viltrox |
| Focal length | 80mm | 56mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 120mm | 84mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | — |
| Weather resistant | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | — |
| Linear motor | Yes | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 12 groups | — |
| Angle of view | 20.1° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.25 m | 0.55 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1× | — |
| Weight | 750 g | 171 g |
| Diameter | ⌀80 mm | ⌀65 mm |
| Length | 130 mm | 54.7 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀52 mm |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
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 0.55 m
Reasons to choose the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF
- Wider view 84 mm vs 120 mm
- Maximum aperture f/1.7 vs f/2.8
- Weight 171 g vs 750 g
- Diameter ⌀65 mm vs ⌀80 mm
- Length 54.7 mm vs 130 mm
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 F1.7 Air 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 F1.7 Air 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 F1.7 Air 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.
Size and weight
- The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF is 579 g lighter than the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro, about 77% less.
- The Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 75.3 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 15 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro takes ⌀62 mm filters and the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF ⌀52 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Fair | Poor |
| Portrait | Very good | Excellent |
| Travel | Poor | Fair |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Very good |
| 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 F1.7 Air XF if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.7 it lets in 1.4 stops more than f/2.8 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
- weight matters to you. It is 579 g lighter, roughly 77% 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 XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF, by 579 g — about 77% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF. At f/1.7 against f/2.8 it gathers 1.4 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.
Do the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro and Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro takes ⌀62 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 579 g (171 g against 750 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro or the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF?
On measurable specs the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air XF leads, 4 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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