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Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR vs Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR (35–70mm) and Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR (45–100mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS 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 GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR has optical stabilisation and an aperture ring.
Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 35–70mm | 45–100mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–55mm | 36–79mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5–5.6 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical and 2 ED elements | 3 aspherical, 1 ED and 1 superED elements |
| Angle of view | 76°-42.7° | 62.6°-30.6° |
| Minimum focus | 0.35 m | 0.65 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.28× | 0.13× |
| Weight | 390 g | 1005 g |
| Diameter | ⌀84.9 mm | ⌀93 mm |
| Length | 73.9 mm | 144.5–174.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀82 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR
- Wider view 28 mm vs 36 mm
- Minimum focus 0.35 m vs 0.65 m
- Maximum magnification 0.28× vs 0.13×
- Weight 390 g vs 1005 g
- Diameter ⌀84.9 mm vs ⌀93 mm
- Length 73.9 mm vs 144.5–174.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR
- Longer reach 79 mm vs 55 mm
- Maximum aperture f/4 vs f/4.5–5.6
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
Both have weather sealing.
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | 28–55 mm | 64.1°–34.7° | 12.5–6.3 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 1.44× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR: whatever it points at fills 1.44× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.1× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR you would have to walk about 30% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 48% 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 615 g lighter than the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR, about 61% less.
- The Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR is 70.6 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR is 8.1 mm wider.
- The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR takes ⌀62 mm filters and the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR ⌀82 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Average |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Very good | Average |
| Weddings | Good | Very good |
| Walk around | Very good | Good |
| Vlogging | Good | Fair |
| Landscape | Excellent | 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 28 mm equivalent, against 36 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 0.28× magnification, compared with 0.13×.
- weight matters to you. It is 615 g lighter, roughly 61% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.44× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR or the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR, by 615 g — about 61% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR or the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR and Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR takes ⌀62 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR, by 615 g (390 g against 1005 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR or the Fujinon GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR leads, 5 wins against 3. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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