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XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 16mm F1.4 R WR — 16mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Apr 2015

vs

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 price

Released Sep 2022

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II is 7.4 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

LandscapePortrait

Wins

2categories

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

PortraitSports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 16mm F1.4 R WR wins 3 categories·XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II wins 2 categories
  • AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Weight (375 g vs 445 g)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Length (103 mm vs 112 mm)
  • AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 70 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 16mm F1.4 R WRXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal Length16 mm56 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.2
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight375 g445 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size62 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 16mm F1.4 R WRXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Portrait
6.5Good
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
9.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

  • Weight

    375 g vs 445 g — lower is better

  • Length

    103 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

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.

XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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?

Compare live prices for the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR and XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal length (Min)
16 mm
56 mm
Focal length (Max)
16 mm
56 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Elements
10
14
Groups
8
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Weight
375 g−70 g less
445 g
Length
103 mm−9 mm less
112 mm
Diameter
65 mm−5 mm less
70 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.