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Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR vs Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR (32–64mm) and Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR (35–70mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR is the faster lens at f/4 against f/4.5–5.6 on the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR. Only the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR has an aperture ring.
Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR | Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 32–64mm | 35–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 25–51mm | 28–55mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4.5–5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Aperture blades | — | 9 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 11 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 1 extra-low dispersion element and 1 super extra-low dispersion element | 1 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 81°-46.3° | 76°-42.7° |
| Minimum focus | 0.5 m | 0.35 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12× | 0.28× |
| Weight | 875 g | 390 g |
| Diameter | ⌀92.6 mm | ⌀84.9 mm |
| Length | 116–145.5 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀77 mm | ⌀62 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR
- Wider view 25 mm vs 28 mm
- Maximum aperture f/4 vs f/4.5–5.6
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR
- Longer reach 55 mm vs 51 mm
- Minimum focus 0.35 m vs 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification 0.28× vs 0.12×
- Weight 390 g vs 875 g
- Diameter ⌀84.9 mm vs ⌀92.6 mm
- Length 73.9 mm vs 116–145.5 mm
Both have weather sealing.
Neither has optical stabilisation and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR | 25–51 mm | 68.8°–37.8° | 13.7–6.8 m |
| Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | 28–55 mm | 64.1°–34.7° | 12.5–6.3 m |
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR gets 1.08× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR: whatever it points at fills 1.08× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.2× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR you would have to walk about 7% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 86% 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR is 485 g lighter than the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR, about 55% less.
- The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR is 42.1 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR is 7.7 mm wider.
- The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR takes ⌀77 mm filters and the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR ⌀62 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR | Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Fair |
| Travel | Good | Very good |
| Street | Average | Very good |
| Weddings | Good | Good |
| Walk around | Good | Very good |
| Vlogging | Good | 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 GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 25 mm equivalent, against 28 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
Choose the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR if
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 0.28× magnification, compared with 0.12×.
- weight matters to you. It is 485 g lighter, roughly 55% 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 GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR?
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR, by 485 g — about 55% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR?
The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR. At f/4 against f/4.5–5.6 it gathers 0.3 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 GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR and Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR takes ⌀77 mm and the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR ⌀62 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR, by 485 g (390 g against 875 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR leads, 5 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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