XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRvs NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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
VS
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the best 35mm lenses available — compact, sharp, and the ideal daily prime for Z-mount.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikkor z 35mm f/1.8 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022) | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £849 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I | Multi-Focus System (two AF groups) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 445g | 370g |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length | 73mm diameter × 86mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 62mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
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