Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R APD vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

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

Fujifilm · 2014

Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R APD

f/1.2405 g

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Sigma · 2018

56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

f/1.4280 gStepping motor

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

You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Pick the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 125 g lighter (280 g vs 405 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.7 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.09× maximum magnification
You prefer a newer design: released 2018 vs 2014

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R APD and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
	Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R APD	Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Brand	Fujifilm	Sigma
Max aperture	f/1.2 ½ stop faster	f/1.4
Weight	405 g	280 g lighter
Length	70 mm	59.8 mm shorter
Diameter	73 mm	66.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread	62 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.7 m	0.5 m closer
Max magnification	0.09×	0.14× larger
Optical design	not listed	10 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Stepping motor
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2014	2018

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Prime both
Format: APS-C both
Focal length: 56mm both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R APD

A 56mm f/1.2 APS-C fast standard prime lens, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R APD is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. A fast portrait prime for Fujifilm X cameras with a wide f/1.2 aperture.

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