Viltrox Pro AF 75mm F1.2 vs Fuji XF 56mm F1.2 WR | Best X-Mount Portrait Lens?

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a comparison between the Viltrox Pro AF 75mm F1.2 vs the Fuji XF 56mm F1.2 WR for the crown of the premium portrait lens for Fuji X-mount on the 40MP sensor.

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Table of Contents:
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0:00​ - Intro and Concept
2:04 - Reasons to Choose Viltrox
5:43 - Reasons to Choose Fuji
8:14 - Conclusion
9:46 - Optical Deep Dive
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[NickErickson]

I have the Viltrox 75mm and loved it so much I had to buy the 27mm too. Several other reviewers have equated them to Sony G/GM and Canon L glass. The quality of the photos I get from these lenses are INCREDIBLE.

[The_CGA]

This is literally an A/B choice that’s been before me for about a year or so. The fast telephoto prime is absolutely indispensable for photojournalism and reportage in low light and for more dicey situations (things with sirens) it’s my favored kit, and it’s these two are the ones in the running in my considerations for an upgrade from my vintage Minoltas

[DominicTioseco]

Thank you, Dustin, for that detailed review. I now know the finer details when I use these lenses. I have both (and including the Viltrox 27) that I use in my dance event photography. When the room is tighter or when I shoot closer, I use the XF56; but then they are farther or sparser, I use the Viltrox 75. They're both excellent. The Fuji, with my X-H2s, is not bad when finding the subjects' eye focus. This is in a low lit room while the dancers are moving constantly. (I use Godox strobes with umbrellas scattered around to light the subjects).

[lionheart]

Thanks so much, Dustin! I plan to get the Vilyrox 75mm f1.2 for low light events, I think it has potential for that.

The Fuji is regarded as one of the best portrait lenses in the system, even more so than "the one" (50mm f/1).

[roxikoko]

Have both. Viltrox 75mm is superior. I sometimes confuse the images produced by the 75mm to my GFX images when editing.

[Ben_Lichtfaenger]

I am looking forward to see the first datas of the 35mm, 56mm and 85mm f1.2 LAB lenses.

[drchtct]

Thanks for all the X mount portrait lens comparisons lately. If possible, throwing the new Meike 55 1.4 in the mix against the equally cheap Viltrox 56 1.7 and the TTArtisan 56 1.8 would be very interesting, as it has a lower maximum aperture and an aperture ring. MTF charts look very decent. And I would be particularly interested in how the Sigma 56 1.4 fares against all of them. It's really hard to find good comparisons, because most reviews of the Sigma are from many years ago when it launched for E-mount. The Sigma is probably still the most popular option between all 56mm APSC options because of the good performance for the decent price and small size, so seeing if these new ones come anywhere close to would be great.

[matthewbell]

Top review. I've got the Viltrox 56mm it's absolutely superb. Can't wait until they bring us a macro or a zoom for wildlife 👍

[anastasiospapatsoris]

Great review Dustin. Thank you very much!

[mskedarnath]

Hi, could you please do a comparison video for the TTArtisan 56mm f/1.8 and the Viltrox 56mm f/1.7?

[warricksmith]

Thanks for a very useful side-by-side comparison. I have both lenses, and find them both very impressive from an IQ perspective, and for my purposes adequate enough in the AF department. For what I shoot, which is more street and landscape than portraits, the 56 gets the edge due to its much more modest size and weight. And when I do shoot portraits, the 56 (and 33) give me more operational flexibility than the 75.

[hypnotoads]

I have the Viltrox 27mm and am bowled over by that stunning lens - I also own the Fuji 56mm and 90mm so for me the 75mm has always been a curiosity buy! This video has scratched that itch though, and I think the size and versatility of the 56 wins for me. The Viltrox certainly is a compelling lens when you take cost/quality ratio into account.

[jakubstrumillo]

As daily user of 90mm LMWR i would love to see comparison between 75mm Viltrox and OG 90mm.

[parmanduke]

I've had both these lenses and kept the 56mm f1.2. Portrait's are better on the Viltrox and wow is that lens SHARP but it's not very versatile. I love what I get from the 56mm just fine. My favorite Fuji lens.

[nkojima]

great review & depth comparison, thank you

[carbib]

Dustin, thanks for the incredible reviews. I've owned both lenses and loved both of them. Here are a couple thoughts:

1) You can't go wrong with either choice.
2) I think one specialized scenario that the viltrox 75mm is great for is low light recitals and other events. My daughter is 9, so there is dance, gymnastics, choir, etc, etc. The 75mm is the perfect lens for capturing those events where the lighting is unfavorable. This is a niche use case, but the viltrox 75mm is stellar is if you can get somewhat close in these settings.
3) I ended up selling the 56mm and I bought the voigtlander 50mm. That lens is not for everybody, but it definitely has a certain character. Paired with the viltrox 75mm it creates a lot of interesting portrait options.

[tomleo]

Thank you for another interesting and helpful review, Dustin! As I do only very occasionally some portraits and only as a „hobby“ I opted for the Viltrox 56mm f1, 7.. which is for sure not comparable with these two lenses, however it does for the incredibly cheap pricepoint a decent job for the occasional portrait shooter.. :)

[sigurdrille]

Thank you! Great comparison.
I own both, love the look out of the Viltrox and have yet to test out the Fuji, as I just traded in the old R version against the new WR version.
I shot a portrait session with the old 56 and was drawn to the focal length, so I made the switch to get a bit better focus and a bit better resolution on my 40MP body. I think both lenses complement each other quite well focal length wise.
The Viltrox is a bit heavy, though.

[enemigodenadie]

Viltrox 75 1.2, paired with my Z8 becomes a 112.5 mm lens, which is great for portraits. I love love this lens, the 'bokeh' is insane!

[neoskepsis]

Hi there! Talking about the price in second hand market, here in Germany, there is not at all price difference, both lenses cost around 450 euro.