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 Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ 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 Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ with a length of 73mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR's 80mm 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. Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR weighs 445g, which means it is 115g (20%) lighter than the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ 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 Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha 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 Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.
