The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X and the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro 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. Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X with a length of 76mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X's 69mm 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. Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X weighs 320g, which means it is 250g (43%) lighter than the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro which has a weight of 570g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro 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 Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X and the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro is also available in Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Viltrox 90mm F2.2 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro 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.
