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XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR — 18–120mm f/4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Jun 2022

vs

Sony

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Sony E Mount

Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

TravelLandscape

Wins

3categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR wins 3 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 2 categories
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • AXF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR has lower Weight (460 g vs 778 g)
  • AXF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.17 ×)
  • AXF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 87 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WRFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length18-120 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.2
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight460 g778 g
Min Focus38 cm40 cm
Filter Size62 mm72 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WRFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
5.5Fair
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Weight

    460 g vs 778 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Length

    108 mm vs 114 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
  • Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
  • Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
  • Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens

Cons

  • Expensive investment for a single focal length
  • Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
  • Some visible vignetting wide open

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Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
18 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
120 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Elements
23
14
Groups
17
10
Special elements
Aspherical
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
38 cm−2 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×+47%
0.17 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
460 g−318 g less
778 g
Length
114 mm
108 mm−6 mm less
Diameter
65 mm−22 mm less
87 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

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