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Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II — Prime/Zoom
Samyang

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R wins by 3
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, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II lands at 88 and Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R at 91. That puts Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

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

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R leads on sharpness (91 vs 88).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

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

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

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,499).

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II 88
vs
91 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Score breakdown

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
88
sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II versus Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — full spec comparison
Spec Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

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: Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Which is better, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II worth the price? +

At $999, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II 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 sharpness, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — leads on sharpness (91 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II 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.