Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 RvsSigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
XF56mmF1.2 R
56mm / F1.2
84mm equiv.
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56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
56mm / F1.4
84mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF56mmF1.2 R suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight125g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 50cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF56mmF1.2 R69.7mm long × 73.2mm diameter
- 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary59.5mm long × 66.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF56mmF1.2 R | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 56mm | 56mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 56mm | 56mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F16 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 70cm | 50cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.09× | 0.14× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 405g | 280g | +125g |
| Length | 69.7mm | 59.5mm | +10.2mm |
| Diameter | 73.2mm | 66.5mm | +6.7mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 55mm | +7mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF56mmF1.2 R relative to 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF56mmF1.2 R
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56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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