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 Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS 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. Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR with a length of 76mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS's 74mm diameter.
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. Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS weighs 425g, 4% (20g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR's weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR and the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
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 Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 43mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 86mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
