Fujifilm
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
Prime/Zoom
91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 3
Sony
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R lands at 91 and Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II at 94. That puts Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II 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 Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs 94 Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Score breakdown
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91 sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R | Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|
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 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R vs Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II? +
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II scores 94 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 Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +
At $2,298, Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II 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.