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AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Viltrox

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z — 35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs

Viltrox

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

Fujifilm X Mount

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$729

Launch price

Released May 2023

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

PortraitSports & Action

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z wins 2 categories·AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF wins 3 categories
  • AAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Weight (595 g vs 970 g)
  • AAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Min focus distance (34 cm vs 50 cm)
  • BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Length (99 mm vs 123.5 mm)
  • BAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF has lower Diameter (76 mm vs 89.2 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB ZAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Focal Length35 mm56 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.2
MountNikon ZFujifilm X
CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight970 g595 g
Min Focus34 cm50 cm
Filter Size77 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z shown to scale

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

89 × 124 mm

970 g (2.14 lb / 34.22 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

76 × 99 mm

595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 25mm longer and 13mm wider than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF.

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 375 g heavier than AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF.

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

Use caseAF 35mm F1.2 LAB ZAF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Portrait
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR

  • Control ring

    Only AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z supports it

  • Min focus distance

    34 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR

  • Weight

    595 g vs 970 g — lower is better

  • Length

    99 mm vs 123.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    76 mm vs 89.2 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.2

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.2

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

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

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • 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 AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z and AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF at major authorized retailers.

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Viltrox AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
56 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
56 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Elements
15
11
Groups
10
9
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 HR
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Min focus distance
34 cm−16 cm less
50 cm
Max magnification
0.17 ×+70%
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Weight
970 g
595 g−375 g less
Length
123.5 mm
99 mm−25 mm less
Diameter
89.2 mm
76 mm−13 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 56mm F1.2 Pro XF
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Full-Frame
APS-C

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