Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R vs Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Fujifilm

Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R

f/1.2405 g

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Viltrox

AF 56mm f/1.7 Air

f/1.7171 gSTM

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Pick the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R if

You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.7)

Pick the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 234 g lighter (171 g vs 405 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.55 m vs 0.7 m
You want a compact lens: 54.7 mm vs 70 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R and the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
	Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R	Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Air
Brand	Fujifilm	Viltrox
Max aperture	f/1.2 1 stop faster	f/1.7
Weight	405 g	171 g lighter
Length	70 mm	54.7 mm shorter
Diameter	73 mm	65 mm slimmer
Filter thread	62 mm	52 mm
Min focus distance	0.7 m	0.55 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.11×
Optical design	not listed	11 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	STM

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Prime both
Format: APS-C both
Focal length: 56mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R is an APS-C fast standard prime lens covering 56mm at f/1.2 for Fujifilm X mount cameras. A fast portrait prime for Fujifilm X cameras with a wide f/1.2 aperture.

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