Nikon
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Prime/Zoom
91
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Fujifilm
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
Prime/Zoom
91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lands at 91 and Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 91
vs 91 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
Score breakdown
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
91 sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91 sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R |
|---|
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
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 Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
Which is better, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S worth the price? +
At $2,699, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S delivers a Specdex score of 91 — 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 Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 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.