The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS 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 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR with a length of 76mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR and Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS 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 XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR weighs 440g, 1% (5g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR's weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS 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 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a focal range of 16-80mm and 5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
