Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm
Fujifilm
72 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
The Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 WR is widely praised for its stunning optical quality, producing sharp, contrasty images with beautiful bokeh. Many users consider it an ideal portrait lens, though some note its autofocus is not the fastest and the lens is not weather-sealed on all versions. A few reviewers reported issues with build quality, including dust inside the lens, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid all-metal build quality
Cons
- No weather sealing on some versions
- Audible autofocus motor noise
- Aperture ring easily bumped
Image quality 18
Bokeh 14
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 9
Weather sealing 6
Aperture ring 4
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Macro
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
