XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRvs A6400
Fujifilm
XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022)
From £999
Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £899 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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