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Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR vs Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR (32–90mm) and Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR (50mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. Only the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR has optical stabilisation. Only the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR has an aperture ring.
Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR | Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 32–90mm | 50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 25–71mm | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | T3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| 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 | — |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements | — |
| Angle of view | 81.0°-33.8° | 57.4° |
| Minimum focus | 0.8 m | 0.55 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.06× | 0.1× |
| Weight | 2150 g | 335 g |
| Diameter | — | ⌀84 mm |
| Length | 222.5 mm | 48 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀111 mm | ⌀62 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR
- Longer reach 71 mm vs 40 mm
- Wider view 25 mm vs 40 mm
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.55 m vs 0.8 m
- Maximum magnification 0.1× vs 0.06×
- Weight 335 g vs 2150 g
- Length 48 mm vs 222.5 mm
Both have weather sealing.
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 GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR | 40 mm | 47.3° | 8.8 m |
The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR gets 1.78× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR: whatever it points at fills 1.78× more of the frame edge to edge, or 3.2× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR you would have to walk about 44% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 32% 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 GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR is 1815 g lighter than the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR, about 84% less.
- The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR takes ⌀111 mm filters and the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR ⌀62 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR | Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Fair |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Average | Very good |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Good | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very 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 GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.78× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- 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.
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
Choose the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR if
- weight matters to you. It is 1815 g lighter, roughly 84% 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 GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?
The Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR, by 1815 g — about 84% less.
Do the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR and Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR takes ⌀111 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 1815 g (335 g against 2150 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR or the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR leads, 5 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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