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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
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM wins by 1
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,498
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R lands at 91 and Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM at 92. That puts Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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 Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs
92 Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM
92
sharpness 92
af 90
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R versus Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

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

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

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 Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM? +

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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 Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM worth the price? +

At $1,498, Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM 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.