XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRvs A6100
Fujifilm
XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the xf 56mm f/1.2 r wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £549 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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