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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

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Mar 2025

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 2.4 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

0categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II wins 5 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 0 categories
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Weight (445 g vs 580 g)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Length (112 mm vs 131 mm)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR IIFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length56 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.4
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight445 g580 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 56mm F1.2 R WR IIFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
9.0Excellent
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
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

  • Weight

    445 g vs 580 g — lower is better

  • Length

    112 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better

  • 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

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

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 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

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
56 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
56 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
445 g−135 g less
580 g
Length
112 mm−19 mm less
131 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
FE 50mm F1.4 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.