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 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 56mm F1.2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF with a length of 55mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR also has a larger diameter of 80mm 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 274g (61%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR which has a weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF has a filter size of 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 XF 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
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 XF 56mm F1.2 R WR's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
