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Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR vs Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S
Short answer
The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR and Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S cover the same 30mm on the Fujifilm GFX mount, which puts them in direct competition. The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR is the faster lens at f/3.5 against f/5.6 on the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S. Only the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR: 6 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR | Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 30mm | 30mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 | f/5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 16 elements in 11 groups |
| Special elements | 2 aspherical, 2 ED elements | 3 aspherical, 1 super ED and 2 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 84° | 84.7° |
| Minimum focus | 0.32 m | 0.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 0.21× |
| Weight | 510 g | 1340 g |
| Diameter | ⌀84 mm | ⌀87.1 mm |
| Length | 99.4 mm | 138.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀58 mm | ⌀105 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR
- Maximum aperture f/3.5 vs f/5.6
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Weight 510 g vs 1340 g
- Diameter ⌀84 mm vs ⌀87.1 mm
- Length 99.4 mm vs 138.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S
- Minimum focus 0.3 m vs 0.32 m
- Maximum magnification 0.21× vs 0.15×
Neither has optical stabilisation, a macro design, and a linear focus motor.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR | 24 mm | 72.3° | 14.6 m |
| Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S | 24 mm | 72.3° | 14.6 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 GF30mmF3.5 R WR is 830 g lighter than the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S, about 62% less.
- The Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S is 39.1 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S is 3.1 mm wider.
- The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR takes ⌀58 mm filters and the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S ⌀105 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR | Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Very good | Good |
| Street | Good | Average |
| Weddings | Good | Average |
| Walk around | Good | Average |
| Vlogging | Very good | Good |
| Landscape | Excellent | Average |
| 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 GF30mmF3.5 R WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/3.5 it lets in 1.4 stops more than f/5.6 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
- the weather is part of the job. Only this one is sealed against dust and moisture.
- weight matters to you. It is 830 g lighter, roughly 62% 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 GF30mmF3.5 R WR or the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S?
The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR, by 830 g — about 62% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR or the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S?
The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR. At f/3.5 against f/5.6 it gathers 1.4 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 GF30mmF3.5 R WR and Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR takes ⌀58 mm and the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S ⌀105 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 830 g (510 g against 1340 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR or the Fujinon GF30mmF5.6 T/S?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR leads, 6 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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