Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm

Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm

Fujifilm
72 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron
98 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

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.

Pros
  • Lightweight design
  • Versatile 28-300mm focal range
  • Smooth zoom ring operation
  • Compact build for travel
  • Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
  • Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
  • Not an internal zoom lens
  • Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
👍 Build quality 3
🤔 Sharpness 3
👎 Aperture 2
👍 Weight and portability 3
👍 Zoom range 4
👎 Autofocus performance 1

Scores

Budget
Fujifilm
70
Tamron
95
Macro
Fujifilm
68
Tamron
91
Portrait
Fujifilm
89
Tamron
87
Landscape
Fujifilm
55
Tamron
86
Professional
Fujifilm
79
Tamron
85
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
58
Tamron
85
Travel
Fujifilm
56
Tamron
84
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
75
Tamron
82
Street
Fujifilm
75
Tamron
81

Specifications

Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mmTamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min56 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max56 mm300 mm
Elements1320
Groups813
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements12★
CoatingFluorine coatingfluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.2f/4
Min Aperturef/1.24-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades11★9
Build
MountFujifilm XSony E
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.45 kg★0.59 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusVXD linear motor★
Stabilization✗✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance56 mm★190 mm
Max Magnification0.14x1:2.8★

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)

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile

Pricing

Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R WR 56mm

No current pricing available

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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