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Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR vs Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR

Short answer

The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR (32–90mm) and Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR (45–100mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR is the faster lens at T3.5 against f/4 on the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR. Only the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR has an aperture ring.

Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR: 5 specs ahead

Side by side

Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Focal length 32–90mm 45–100mm
35mm equivalent 25–71mm 36–79mm
Maximum aperture T3.5 f/4
Mount Fujifilm G Fujifilm G
Autofocus Yes Yes
Optical stabilisation Yes Yes
Weather resistant Yes Yes
Aperture ring No Yes
Macro No No
Linear motor No Yes
Minimum aperture f/32 f/32
Aperture blades 13 —
Lens construction 25 elements in 19 groups 16 elements in 12 groups
Special elements 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements 3 aspherical, 1 ED and 1 superED elements
Angle of view 81.0°-33.8° 62.6°-30.6°
Minimum focus 0.8 m 0.65 m
Maximum magnification 0.06× 0.13×
Weight 2150 g 1005 g
Diameter — ⌀93 mm
Length 222.5 mm 144.5–174.5 mm
Filter thread ⌀111 mm ⌀82 mm

Where each one is ahead

Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR

  • Wider view 25 mm vs 36 mm
  • Maximum aperture T3.5 vs f/4

Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR

  • Longer reach 79 mm vs 71 mm
  • Aperture ring Yes vs No
  • Minimum focus 0.65 m vs 0.8 m
  • Maximum magnification 0.13× vs 0.06×
  • Weight 1005 g vs 2150 g
  • Length 144.5–174.5 mm vs 222.5 mm

Both have weather sealing and optical stabilisation.

Neither has a macro design.

Framing and reach

Lens Frames like Horizontal view Frame width at 10 m
Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR 25–71 mm 68.8°–27.4° 13.7–4.9 m
Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR 36–79 mm 51.9°–24.7° 9.7–4.4 m

The Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR gets 1.11× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR: whatever it points at fills 1.11× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.2× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR you would have to walk about 10% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 81% 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 GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR is 1145 g lighter than the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR, about 53% less.
  • The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR takes ⌀111 mm filters and the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR ⌀82 mm, so filters are not shared.

What each one suits

Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WRFujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR
Birds and wildlife Poor Poor
Sports Poor Poor
Portrait Fair Average
Travel Very good Very good
Street Average Average
Weddings Very good Very good
Walk around Good Good
Vlogging Very good Fair
Landscape Very good Very good
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 GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR if

  • you want more in the frame. It starts at 25 mm equivalent, against 36 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.

Choose the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR if

  • weight matters to you. It is 1145 g lighter, roughly 53% 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 GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR or the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR?

The Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR, by 1145 g — about 53% less.

Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR or the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR?

The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 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 GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR and Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR use the same filters?

No. The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR takes ⌀111 mm and the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS 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 GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR, by 1145 g (1005 g against 2150 g).

Which is better, the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR or the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR?

On measurable specs the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR leads, 5 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.

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