Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR vs Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8 on the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR, against f/3.5 on the GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR.
- Closest focus: 0.45 m on the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR, against 0.55 m on the GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR.
- Max magnification: 0.14× on the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR, against 0.10× on the GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR.
- Weight: 335 g on the GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR, against 490 g on the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR.
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR or GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR: which should you buy?
Choose the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR for its maximum aperture, closest focus and max magnification.
Choose the GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR for its weight.
On paper the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR wins more rows (3 to 1); if the GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $1,699 new $839.92 used | $1,149 new $795 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 45mm | 50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 36mm equivalent | 40mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 (best) | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Made for | Medium format | Medium format |
| Elements / groups | 11 / 8 | 9 / 6 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.45 m (best) | 0.55 m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× (best) | 0.10× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes (Linear) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 490 g | 335 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 84 × 88 mm | 84 × 48 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.