The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro 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 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR with a length of 76mm, is 54mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 80mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro 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 XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro 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 XF 56mm F1.2 R WR weighs 445g, 40% (305g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro's weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro 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 XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
120mm 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.
