Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is 50mm, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR for short-telephoto / portrait, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1 is faster than f/1.2, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD if…
- ✓You value portability — at 405g (14.3 oz) it's lighter than the 845g (1.86 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR opens to f/1 vs the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD's f/1.2 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is 50mm, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 56mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is $1,499, $100 under the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 405g (14.3 oz) vs 845g (1.86 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
- ›Durability: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR or the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is 50mm, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 56mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR for short-telephoto / portrait, the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR if you want more light and background blur — f/1 is faster than f/1.2, better for low light and subject separation. 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 APD?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD if you value portability — at 405g (14.3 oz) it's lighter than the 845g (1.86 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR opens to f/1 vs the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD's f/1.2 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 56mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1 | 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 | 31.7° – 31.7° | 28° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 76-76mm | 85-85mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DC | DC |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 70 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.08x | 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) | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 87mm | 73.6mm |
| Length | 103.5mm | 84.5mm |
| Weight | 845g (1.86 lb) | 405g (14.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
