Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR vs Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR is 56mm, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 80mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR for short-telephoto / portrait, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 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 shoot wide — it starts at 56mm vs 80mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You value portability — at 445g (15.7 oz) it's lighter than the 750g (1.65 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 80mm vs 56mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't.
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR opens to f/1.2 vs the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR is 56mm, Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 80mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Close-up: the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro reaches 1x magnification vs 0.09x — more for close-up and macro work.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR is 445g (15.7 oz) vs 750g (1.65 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR or the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR is 56mm, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 80mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR for short-telephoto / portrait, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 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 shoot wide — it starts at 56mm vs 80mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you value portability — at 445g (15.7 oz) it's lighter than the 750g (1.65 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro if you need more reach — it goes to 80mm vs 56mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR opens to f/1.2 vs the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 56mm | 80mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 28° | 20° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 85-85mm | 122-122mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 70 cm | 27 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.09x | 1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | $999 |
| Filter Size | 62mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 80mm |
| Length | 84.5mm | 123.5mm |
| Weight | 445g (15.7 oz) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
