XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRvs FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR (2022) From £999 Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light View XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR
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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016) From £1799 Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion View FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

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.

Portraits, Weddings & Fashion — FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016): The definitive portrait lens for Sony — exceptional bokeh, stunning sharpness, flawless build.

↓ Full specifications below

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 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016)
Price £999 £1,799
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 quiet
Stabilisation None None (relies on IBIS)
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 445g 820g
Dimensions 74.4mm diameter × 79.7mm length 89.5mm diameter × 107.5mm length
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount 62mm filter thread 77mm filter thread
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre XF 56mm f/1.2 R WRFE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Wedding
9.0
9.0
Low Light
9.0
9.0
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