Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R vs Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R is faster by 1.5 stops (f/1.2 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon is lighter by 289g.
- Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon goes wider (18mm vs 56mm).
- Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R reaches further (56mm vs 18mm).
| Spec | XF 56mm f/1.2 R | XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 56mm | 18mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 405 | 116 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 52 |
| Length mm | 70.0 | 41.0 |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | 65.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.7 | 0.18 (closer focusing) |
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
A fast portrait prime for Fujifilm X giving about 85mm equivalent at f/1.2. It is prized for shallow depth of field.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Smooth background blur
- Compact for the speed
Cons
- Autofocus is slow
- Not weather-resistant
Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon
One of the original X-mount primes, a pancake-like 18mm f/2 that weighs only about 116 g. It takes 52mm filters and focuses as close as 0.18 m.
Pros
- Very small and light at 116 g
- f/2 aperture
- Close focus 0.18 m
- Aperture ring on the lens
Cons
- Autofocus is slow and noisy by current standards
- Not weather sealed
- Corner softness wide open