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Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR — Prime/zoom
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Prime/zoom

90
/ 100
From $2,399
VS
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R wins by 1
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lands at 90 and Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R at 91. That puts Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 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.

Build

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Compared on the build sub-score

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR leads on build (90 vs 88).

Autofocus

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R leads on af (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $2,399).

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR 90
vs
91 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Score breakdown

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
90
sharpness 90
af 86
build 90
value 86
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR versus Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

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

FAQ: Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Which is better, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR worth the price? +

At $2,399, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

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.

Does Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 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 build, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — leads on af (89 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.