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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
Quick take: The xf 56mm f/1.2 r wr 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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
More comparisons with XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR
Camera family history