Fujifilm
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
Fujifilm GFX Mount
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR — 20–35mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Fujifilm
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
Wins
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Weight (445 g vs 820 g)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 89 mm)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 35 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
⌀89 × 113 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
⌀70 × 112 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is 1mm longer and 19mm wider than XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II.
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is 375 g heavier than XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
Custom function button
Only GF 20-35mm F4 R WR supports it
Reasons to choose the XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
445 g vs 820 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 35 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
112 mm vs 112.5 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.15 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.