The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD 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 Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD with a length of 70mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD's 73mm 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 56mm F1.2 R APD weighs 405g, 28% (165g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro's weight of 570g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a 62mm 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 Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD 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.
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2.
