XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRvs A7 IV

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 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
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Sony A7 IV Sony A7 IV (2021) Starting from £2299 new Best for Portrait & wedding photography View A7 IV

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.

Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

A7 IV (2021)

  • Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
  • Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
  • A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body

Quick take: The xf 56mm f/1.2 r wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022)A7 IV (2021)
Price £999 £2,299
Sensor Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution — 33.0MP
Video N/A — lens 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
Autofocus Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate N/A 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life N/A ~580 shots (CIPA)
Weight 445g 659g body only
Dimensions 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen N/A 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount 62mm filter thread Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards N/A Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II
Connectivity N/A USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Suitability by genre

Genre XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRA7 IV
Portrait
9.0
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Wedding
9.0
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Low Light
9.0
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Studio Portraits —
9.0
Outdoor Portraits —
9.0
Wedding & Events —
9.0
Vlogging & Video —
9.0
Landscape —
9.0
Sports & Action —
7.0
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