Fujifilm
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 priceReleased Apr 2015
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
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II is 7.4 years newer.
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Wins
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Wins
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
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 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?
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Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.