Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD vs Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

When comparing Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD which weighs 405 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM which weighs 950 g.

Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 70 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD.

Winner: Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD and Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM:

	Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD	Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Fujifilm	Canon
Year	Missing	2018
Weight	405 g	950 g
Mount	Fujifilm X	Canon RF
Focal Length	56 mm	50 mm
Largest Aperture	1.2	1.2
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	70 cm	40 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	62	77
Stabilization	No	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes