XF 16mm f/1.4 R WRvs XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR
Fujifilm
XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Street, environmental portraits & low light
View XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
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Fujifilm
XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light
View XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Environmental Portraits & Low Light — XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015): One of the finest lenses in the X-mount system — fast, sharp, weather-sealed and beautifully characterful.
Portraits, Weddings & Low-Light — XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022): The definitive Fujifilm portrait lens — 85mm equivalent, f/1.2, and now weather sealed.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The xf 16mm f/1.4 r wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015) | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Internal focus linear motor — fast and near-silent | Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS where available) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 375g | 445g |
| Dimensions | 73.5mm diameter × 73mm length | 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | 62mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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