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 Z and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 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 50mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z with a length of 56mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 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. Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z weighs 187g, which means it is 13g (6%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR which has a weight of 200g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has a 46mm 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 Z:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 56mm f1.7 Z 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
