Fujifilm
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
Prime/Zoom
91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM wins by 3
Sony
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,398
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R lands at 91 and Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM 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 35mm f/1.4 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs 94 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Score breakdown
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91 sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R | Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 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 35mm f/1.4 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM 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 35mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +
At $1,398, Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 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.