NiSi 15mm F4 Asph vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD
NiSi 15mm F4 Asph vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD
When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD and NiSi 15mm F4 Asph, 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 NiSi 15mm F4 Asph which weighs 470 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, NiSi 15mm F4 Asph is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 70 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD.
Winner: NiSi 15mm F4 Asph
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 NiSi 15mm F4 Asph and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD:
| NiSi 15mm F4 Asph | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD | |
 |  | |
| Brand | NiSi Cinema | Fujifilm |
| Weight | 470 g | 405 g |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Focal Length | 15 mm | 56 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 4 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 70 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 72 | 62 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |