The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS weighs 310g, which means it is 135g (30%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR which has a weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Focal Range
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
