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Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR vs Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR (19–35mm) and Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR (20–35mm) are both ultra-wide lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR is the faster lens at T3.5 against f/4 on the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR. Only the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR has optical stabilisation. Only the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR has an aperture ring.
Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR | Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 19–35mm | 20–35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 15–28mm | 16–28mm |
| Maximum aperture | T3.5 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | — | 9 |
| Lens construction | 23 elements in 15 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 4 ED elements | 3 aspherical,1 aspherical ED and 3 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 110.0°-76° | 108°-76° |
| Minimum focus | 0.55 m | 0.35 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.1× | 0.14× |
| Weight | 2090 g | 725 g |
| Diameter | — | ⌀88.5 mm |
| Length | 222.5 mm | 112.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀111 mm | ⌀82 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR
- Wider view 15 mm vs 16 mm
- Maximum aperture T3.5 vs f/4
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.35 m vs 0.55 m
- Maximum magnification 0.14× vs 0.1×
- Weight 725 g vs 2090 g
- Length 112.5 mm vs 222.5 mm
Both have weather sealing.
Neither has a macro design and a linear focus motor.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR | 15–28 mm | 98.1°–64.1° | 23.1–12.5 m |
| Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR | 16–28 mm | 95.2°–64.1° | 21.9–12.5 m |
Both lenses frame essentially the same view, so the choice comes down to aperture, size and handling rather than reach.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR is 1365 g lighter than the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR, about 65% less.
- The Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR takes ⌀111 mm filters and the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR ⌀82 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR | Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Good | Good |
| Street | Average | Average |
| Weddings | Good | Good |
| Walk around | Average | Average |
| Vlogging | Excellent | Good |
| Landscape | Very good | Excellent |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every GFX body with interchangeable lenses — 7 in our list.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 15 mm equivalent, against 16 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
Choose the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR if
- weight matters to you. It is 1365 g lighter, roughly 65% less to carry.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR or the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR?
The Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR, by 1365 g — about 65% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR or the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR?
The Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR. At T3.5 against f/4 it gathers 0.4 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Do the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR and Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR takes ⌀111 mm and the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR ⌀82 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm G mount, so they fit any GFX camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit X Series bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR, by 1365 g (725 g against 2090 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR or the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF20-35mmF4 R WR leads, 5 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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