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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 3
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G — Prime/zoom
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,599
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 Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G at 88. That puts Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ahead by 3 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 Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale
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Winner by scenario

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

Sharpness

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R leads on sharpness (91 vs 88).

Build

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Compared on the build sub-score

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G leads on build (90 vs 88).

Autofocus

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R leads on af (89 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs
88 Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R versus Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

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

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

FAQ: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R vs Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G worth the price? +

At $1,599, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G 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 better for sharpness, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — leads on sharpness (91 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G? +

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.