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Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR vs Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR

Short answer

The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR (32–64mm) and Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR (50mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR is the faster lens at f/3.5 against f/4 on the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR.

Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR: 4 specs ahead

Side by side

Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Focal length 32–64mm 50mm
35mm equivalent 25–51mm 40mm
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 Yes
Minimum aperture f/32 f/32
Lens construction 14 elements in 11 groups —
Special elements 3 aspherical and 1 extra-low dispersion element and 1 super extra-low dispersion element —
Angle of view 81°-46.3° 57.4°
Minimum focus 0.5 m 0.55 m
Maximum magnification 0.12× 0.1×
Weight 875 g 335 g
Diameter ⌀92.6 mm ⌀84 mm
Length 116–145.5 mm 48 mm
Filter thread ⌀77 mm ⌀62 mm

Where each one is ahead

Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR

  • Longer reach 51 mm vs 40 mm
  • Wider view 25 mm vs 40 mm
  • Minimum focus 0.5 m vs 0.55 m
  • Maximum magnification 0.12× vs 0.1×

Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR

  • Maximum aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
  • Weight 335 g vs 875 g
  • Diameter ⌀84 mm vs ⌀92.6 mm
  • Length 48 mm vs 116–145.5 mm

Both have weather sealing, an aperture ring, and a linear focus motor.

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 GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR 40 mm 47.3° 8.8 m

The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR gets 1.27× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR: whatever it points at fills 1.27× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.6× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR you would have to walk about 22% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 62% 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

⌀92.6 × 116–145.5 mm⌀84 × 48 mm
Both lenses drawn at the same scale from Fujifilm’s published diameter and length. A dashed outline shows how much a zoom extends at its longest setting.
  • The Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR is 540 g lighter than the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR, about 62% less.
  • The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR is 68 mm longer.
  • The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR is 8.6 mm wider.
  • The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR takes ⌀77 mm filters and the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR ⌀62 mm, so filters are not shared.

What each one suits

Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WRFujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR
Birds and wildlife Poor Poor
Sports Poor Poor
Portrait Poor Fair
Travel Good Very good
Street Average Very good
Weddings Good Very good
Walk around Good Excellent
Vlogging Good Poor
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 40 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.

Choose the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR if

  • weight matters to you. It is 540 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 GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?

The Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR, by 540 g — about 62% less.

Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?

The Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM 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 GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR and Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR use the same filters?

No. The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR takes ⌀77 mm and the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM 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 GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR, by 540 g (335 g against 875 g).

Which is better, the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR or the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?

On measurable specs the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR leads, 4 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.

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