XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRvs FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
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
VS
Sony
FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Astrophotography, street & environmental portraits
View FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
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.
Astrophotography, Street & Environmental Portraits — FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018): The finest wide-angle prime Sony makes — sharp, fast, and beautifully built.
Who should buy what
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) | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Linear motor AF — significantly improved over Mk I | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 445g | 445g |
| Dimensions | 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length | 75.4mm diameter × 92.4mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
More comparisons with XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR