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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
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins by 1
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $849
Specdex verdict

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R lands at 91 and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. That puts Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($849 vs $1,499).

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs
92 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
92
sharpness 92
af 90
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R versus Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

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

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

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 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 92 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 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $849, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — more score per dollar ($849 vs $1,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.