Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD vs Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 56mm, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 8-16mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD for short-telephoto / portrait, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR for wide-angle.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1.2 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 56mm vs 16mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 56mm prime over a zoom.
- ✓You value portability — at 405g (14.3 oz) it's lighter than the 805g (1.77 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 8mm vs 56mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You want one-lens flexibility — a 8-16mm zoom covers what the fixed 56mm can't reframe.
- ✓You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD opens to f/1.2 vs the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 56mm, Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 8-16mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Type: the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a zoom (flexible framing), the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD a prime (one focal length, usually brighter and lighter).
- ›Price: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is $1,599, $400 under the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 405g (14.3 oz) vs 805g (1.77 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
- ›Durability: the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is weather-sealed; the other isn't.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD or the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD is 56mm, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 8-16mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD for short-telephoto / portrait, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR for wide-angle.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD if you want more light and background blur — f/1.2 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 56mm vs 16mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 56mm prime over a zoom. Choose it if you value portability — at 405g (14.3 oz) it's lighter than the 805g (1.77 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR if you shoot wide — it starts at 8mm vs 56mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you want one-lens flexibility — a 8-16mm zoom covers what the fixed 56mm can't reframe. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD and the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD opens to f/1.2 vs the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 56mm | 8-16mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 28° | 121° – 83° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 85-85mm | 12-24mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DC | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 70 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.09x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,599 | $1,999 |
| Filter Size | 62mm | − |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 88mm |
| Length | 84.5mm | 121.5mm |
| Weight | 405g (14.3 oz) | 805g (1.77 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
