XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRvs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £549 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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