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Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR vs Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR (23mm) and Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR (30mm) are both wide-angle lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR is the faster lens at f/3.5 against f/4 on the Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR.
Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR: 6 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR | Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 23mm | 30mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 18mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Aperture blades | — | 9 |
| Lens construction | 15 elements in 12 groups | 13 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 2 aspherical ,1 Super ED , 3ED elements | 2 aspherical, 2 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 99.9° | 84° |
| Minimum focus | 0.38 m | 0.32 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.09× | 0.15× |
| Weight | 845 g | 510 g |
| Diameter | ⌀89.8 mm | ⌀84 mm |
| Length | 103 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀82 mm | ⌀58 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR
- Wider view 18 mm vs 24 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR
- Longer reach 24 mm vs 18 mm
- Maximum aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
- Minimum focus 0.32 m vs 0.38 m
- Maximum magnification 0.15× vs 0.09×
- Weight 510 g vs 845 g
- Diameter ⌀84 mm vs ⌀89.8 mm
- Length 99.4 mm vs 103 mm
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Neither has optical stabilisation and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR | 18 mm | 87.2° | 19 m |
| Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR | 24 mm | 72.3° | 14.6 m |
The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR gets 1.33× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR: whatever it points at fills 1.33× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.8× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR you would have to walk about 25% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 56% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR is 335 g lighter than the Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR, about 40% less.
- The Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR is 3.6 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR is 5.8 mm wider.
- The Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR takes ⌀82 mm filters and the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR ⌀58 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR | Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Average | Very good |
| Street | Fair | Good |
| Weddings | Average | Good |
| Walk around | Average | Good |
| Vlogging | Good | Very 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 GF23mmF4 R LM WR if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 18 mm equivalent, against 24 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
Choose the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.33× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- weight matters to you. It is 335 g lighter, roughly 40% 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 GF23mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR?
The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR, by 335 g — about 40% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR?
The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR. At f/3.5 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 GF23mmF4 R LM WR and Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR takes ⌀82 mm and the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR ⌀58 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 GF30mmF3.5 R WR, by 335 g (510 g against 845 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF23mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR leads, 6 wins against 0. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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