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Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Prime/Zoom

86
/ 100
From $748
VS
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R wins by 5
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, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lands at 86 and Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R at 91. That puts Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 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 86).

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 84).

Value for money

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 more score per dollar ($748 vs $1,499).

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 86
vs
91 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Score breakdown

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
86
sharpness 86
af 84
build 88
value 85
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 versus Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

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: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Which is better, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 worth the price? +

At $748, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.

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 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 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, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — leads on sharpness (91 vs 86). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — leads on af (89 vs 84). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.