Fujifilm
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
305mm-equiv. F2 super-telephoto prime with 5-stop OIS, linear AF, and weather sealing.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
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 4 years newer.
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Wins
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Wins
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 180 cm)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Weight (445 g vs 2265 g)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Length (112 mm vs 205.5 mm)
- BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 122 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
⌀122 × 206 mm
2265 g (4.99 lb / 79.90 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
⌀70 × 112 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 94mm longer and 52mm wider than XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II.
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 1820 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 XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR supports it
Reasons to choose the XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 180 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
445 g vs 2265 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
112 mm vs 205.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/2 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/2 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.15 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
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 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
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 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS 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 June 2026.