Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR vs Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro
Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2 is 130 g lighter. Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 is $420 cheaper.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR is a 56mm f/1.2 prime, and the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro is a 56mm f/1.2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR 
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR better than the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro?
- 130 g lighter (445 g vs 575 g)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR?
- $420 cheaper ($580 list price vs $999.95 launch price)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2022)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR | Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 445 g (15.7 oz) ◆ | 575 g (20.28 oz) |
| Dimensions | 79.4 x 76 mm | 92 x 78.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.7 inches) | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 11 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 8 groups | 13 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Price | $999.95 launch price | $580 list price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Viltrox
- 76 × 79.4 mm
- 78.4 × 92 mm
The Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro is 2 mm longer and 130 g heavier than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR weighs 445 g, 130 g less than the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro (575 g).
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR and the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR or the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm f/1.2 R WR has the edge: it is 130 g lighter to carry.
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