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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
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 — Prime/zoom
Samyang

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,799
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 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 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

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Compared on the build sub-score

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 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

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,799).

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs
88 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R versus Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

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

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

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 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8? +

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 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 worth the price? +

At $1,799, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8? +

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 Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8? +

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.