The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R 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 56mm F1.2 R is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF with a length of 55mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF's 65mm 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 AF 56mm f1.7 XF weighs 171g, which means it is 234g (57%) lighter than the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
56mm but while Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF has the fastest aperture of
F1.7, the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
