Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 23mm, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR for standard, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 23mm vs 56mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.2x magnification vs 0.09x.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 56mm vs 23mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R opens to f/1.2 vs the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR's f/1.4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 23mm, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R is 56mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Durability: the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR or the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 23mm, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR for standard, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR if you shoot wide — it starts at 23mm vs 56mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.2x magnification vs 0.09x. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R if you need more reach — it goes to 56mm vs 23mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R opens to f/1.2 vs the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR's f/1.4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 23mm | 56mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 63.4° – 63.4° | 28° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 35-35mm | 85-85mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | DC |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 19 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.09x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $899 |
| Filter Size | 58mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 67mm | 73.6mm |
| Length | 77.8mm | 84.5mm |
| Weight | 375g (13.2 oz) | 405g (14.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
