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Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R wins by 1
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $949
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R lands at 91 and Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR at 90. That puts Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Tie

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR more score per dollar ($949 vs $1,499).

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs
90 Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR
90
sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R versus Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R vs Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R worth the price? +

At $1,499, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR worth the price? +

At $949, Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR? +

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR — more score per dollar ($949 vs $1,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.