The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR with a length of 76mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8'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. Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 weighs 290g, which means it is 155g (34%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR which has a weight of 445g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR 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 format camera.