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Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR vs Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR (35–70mm) 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/4.5–5.6 on the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR. 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 35–70mm | 50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–55mm | 40mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5–5.6 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| 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 | — |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical and 2 ED elements | — |
| Angle of view | 76°-42.7° | 57.4° |
| Minimum focus | 0.35 m | 0.55 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.28× | 0.1× |
| Weight | 390 g | 335 g |
| Diameter | ⌀84.9 mm | ⌀84 mm |
| Length | 73.9 mm | 48 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀62 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR
- Longer reach 55 mm vs 40 mm
- Wider view 28 mm vs 40 mm
- Minimum focus 0.35 m vs 0.55 m
- Maximum magnification 0.28× vs 0.1×
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR
- Maximum aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5–5.6
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Weight 335 g vs 390 g
- Diameter ⌀84 mm vs ⌀84.9 mm
- Length 48 mm vs 73.9 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | 28–55 mm | 64.1°–34.7° | 12.5–6.3 m |
| Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR | 40 mm | 47.3° | 8.8 m |
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR gets 1.38× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR: whatever it points at fills 1.38× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.9× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR you would have to walk about 27% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 53% 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 55 g lighter than the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR, about 14% less.
- The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR is 25.9 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR is 0.9 mm wider.
- Both take ⌀62 mm filters, so one set of filters fits both.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Fair |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Very good | Very good |
| Weddings | Good | Very good |
| Walk around | Very good | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Good | Poor |
| Landscape | Excellent | 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 GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.38× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 28 mm equivalent, against 40 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 0.1×.
Choose the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/3.5 it lets in 0.7 stops more than f/4.5–5.6 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
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 GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?
The Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR, by 55 g — about 14% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR or the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?
The Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR. At f/3.5 against f/4.5–5.6 it gathers 0.7 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 GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR use the same filters?
Yes. Both take ⌀62 mm screw-in 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 55 g (335 g against 390 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR or the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR leads, 5 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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