Quick answer

Buy the SquareHood for the Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R WR if you want an aluminium bayonet-mount hood that still lets you use a 67mm filter and comes with a plastic cap. Skip it if you prefer a reversible petal hood, need to stack multiple filters, or want a hood that doubles as a step-up ring.

Why the XF 56mm f1.2 R WR changes hood decisions

The XF 56mm f1.2 R WR is a fast portrait prime, so the hood has to do two jobs: cut side flare when you shoot toward windows or backlight, and stay out of the way when you move between eye-level and low angles. A bayonet-mount square hood locks in one orientation, which is fine for a prime but means you should test it at your most common shooting angle before a paid session.

Because the front element sits deep in the barrel, a hood that extends forward adds physical protection without needing a filter for impact. That matters if you often work in crowded rooms or set the camera down between poses.

Filter use: the 67mm decision

The SquareHood for the XF 56mm f1.2 R WR is designed to be used in combination with a 67mm filter, so you can keep a protective or polarizing filter mounted under the hood. That is the main practical advantage over slim metal hoods that block the filter thread once installed.

If you regularly stack two filters, check the depth of your filter stack first. The catalog does not state a maximum stack depth, so treat stacked filters as a try-before-you-commit scenario rather than a guaranteed fit.

How to choose between SquareHood options

Start with the lens you actually shoot most. The SquareHood line includes models for different Fujifilm and Voigtlander lenses, and each hood is matched to a specific lens and filter thread rather than being universal. Buying the wrong model usually means the bayonet will not seat or the hood will not clear the focus ring.

For the XF 56mm f1.2 R WR, the dedicated hood is the only SquareHood model in this catalog listed for that lens. If you also own an X100 series camera, the X100 Glass hood is a separate all-in-one design with a built-in filter and no adapter needed, so it solves a different problem than the 56mm hood.

Cap and storage habits

The XF 56mm hood ships with a plastic cap, which protects the front of the hood when the camera is in a bag. A plastic cap is lighter than a metal slip-on cap but can pop off if your bag is packed tightly, so decide whether you want a cap that stays put or one that is easy to remove one-handed.

If you switch between hood-on and hood-off shooting, a bayonet mount is faster than a screw-in hood. If you mostly leave the hood on and use a filter for protection, a screw-in all-in-one design may be simpler.

Decision rules for buying the XF 56mm hood

  • If you shoot portraits with a 67mm filter mounted: Choose the SquareHood for the XF 56mm f1.2 R WR because it is built to work with a 67mm filter in place. Confirm your filter is 67mm before ordering.
  • If you need a reversible or collapsible hood: Skip the SquareHood and look for a reversible petal hood instead, since a bayonet square hood does not reverse onto the lens. Reversibility is a storage decision, not an optical one.
  • If you also shoot an X100 camera: Buy the X100 Glass hood separately if you want a built-in haze or bloom filter and weather sealing on that body. One hood per lens family; do not expect cross-fit.
  • If you stack multiple filters: Test your stack before committing, because the catalog does not state a maximum filter stack depth for this hood. Single-filter users are the safest fit.

Product facts to compare

  • SquareHood Lens Hood for FujiFilm XF 56mm f1.2 R WR: Aluminium bayonet mount lens hood for the XF 56mm f1.2 R WR; can be used in combination with a 67mm filter; comes with a plastic cap. Lets you keep a 67mm filter mounted while shading the lens, and the bayonet mount makes on-off changes quick during a portrait session.
  • SquareHood - X100 Glass (Haze or Clear): All-in-one hood with a built-in 10% haze or bloom filter that screws directly onto the Fujifilm X100 series lens; no adapter needed; includes a slip-on metal cap. A different tool for X100 shooters who want haze or bloom and weather sealing in one compact unit, not a substitute for the 56mm hood.

Who should buy this hood

Best for

  • Portrait photographers using the Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R WR with a single 67mm filter
  • Shooters who want a bayonet-mount aluminium hood with a supplied plastic cap
  • Users who prefer a square hood that stays oriented on a prime lens

Not for

  • Photographers who need a reversible hood that stores on the lens
  • Shooters who regularly stack two or more filters without testing clearance
  • Owners of other lenses looking for a universal hood that fits multiple mounts