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Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR vs Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR (35–70mm) and Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR (55mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR is the faster lens at f/1.7 against f/4.5–5.6 on the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR. Only the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR has an aperture ring.
Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 35–70mm | 55mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–55mm | 43mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5–5.6 | f/1.7 |
| 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 | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical and 2 ED elements | 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 76°-42.7° | 52.9° |
| Minimum focus | 0.35 m | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.28× | 0.17× |
| Weight | 390 g | 780 g |
| Diameter | ⌀84.9 mm | ⌀94.7 mm |
| Length | 73.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀77 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR
- Longer reach 55 mm vs 43 mm
- Wider view 28 mm vs 43 mm
- Minimum focus 0.35 m vs 0.5 m
- Maximum magnification 0.28× vs 0.17×
- Weight 390 g vs 780 g
- Diameter ⌀84.9 mm vs ⌀94.7 mm
- Length 73.9 mm vs 99.3 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR
- Maximum aperture f/1.7 vs f/4.5–5.6
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
Both have weather sealing.
Neither has optical stabilisation, a macro design, and a linear focus motor.
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 GF55mmF1.7 R WR | 43 mm | 43.4° | 8 m |
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR gets 1.28× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR: whatever it points at fills 1.28× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.6× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R 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 61% 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 390 g lighter than the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR, about 50% less.
- The Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR is 25.4 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR is 9.8 mm wider.
- The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR takes ⌀62 mm filters and the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR ⌀77 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR | Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Good |
| Travel | Very good | Good |
| Street | Very good | Very good |
| Weddings | Good | Excellent |
| Walk around | Very good | Very good |
| Vlogging | Good | Poor |
| 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 43 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
- weight matters to you. It is 390 g lighter, roughly 50% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.7 it lets in 2.8 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 GF55mmF1.7 R WR?
The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR, by 390 g — about 50% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR or the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR?
The Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR. At f/1.7 against f/4.5–5.6 it gathers 2.8 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 GF55mmF1.7 R WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR takes ⌀62 mm and the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR ⌀77 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 390 g (390 g against 780 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR or the Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 R WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR leads, 5 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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