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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

vs

Fujifilm

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR — 90mm f/2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$949

Launch price

Released Jun 2015

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II is 7.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

0categories

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Sports & Action

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II wins 4 categories·XF 90mm F2 R LM WR wins 0 categories
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Weight (445 g vs 540 g)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Length (112 mm vs 126 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR IIXF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Focal Length56 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/2
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight445 g540 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 56mm F1.2 R WR IIXF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Portrait
9.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.0Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/2 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/2 — lower is better

  • Weight

    445 g vs 540 g — lower is better

  • Length

    112 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

No major spec wins compared to XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II.

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.15 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II and XF 90mm F2 R LM WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Focal length (Min)
56 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
56 mm
90 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+1.5 stops wider
f/2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+1.5 stops wider
f/2
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
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 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Weight
445 g−95 g less
540 g
Length
112 mm−14 mm less
126 mm
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
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.