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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 50mm f/1.4 GM wins by 3
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,298
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 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

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on sharpness (94 vs 91).

Autofocus

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on af (92 vs 89).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM more score per dollar ($1,298 vs $1,499).

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 91
vs
94 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
94
sharpness 94
af 92
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R versus Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 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 50mm f/1.4 GM

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +

At $1,298, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 50mm 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.

Which is better for sharpness, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on sharpness (94 vs 91). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on af (92 vs 89). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.