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Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR vs Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR (45mm) and Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR (63mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount.
Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR: 3 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR | Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 45mm | 63mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 36mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 8 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical, 2ED elements | 1 extra-low dispersion elements |
| Angle of view | 62.6° | 46.9° |
| Minimum focus | 0.45 m | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.14× | 0.17× |
| Weight | 490 g | 405 g |
| Diameter | ⌀84 mm | ⌀84 mm |
| Length | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀62 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR
- Wider view 36 mm vs 50 mm
- Minimum focus 0.45 m vs 0.5 m
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR
- Longer reach 50 mm vs 36 mm
- Maximum magnification 0.17× vs 0.14×
- Weight 405 g vs 490 g
- Length 71 mm vs 88 mm
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
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 GF45mmF2.8 R WR | 36 mm | 51.9° | 9.7 m |
| Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR | 50 mm | 38.3° | 7 m |
The Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR gets 1.39× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR: whatever it points at fills 1.39× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.9× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR you would have to walk about 28% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 52% 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 GF63mmF2.8 R WR is 85 g lighter than the Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR, about 17% less.
- The Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR is 17 mm longer.
- Both take ⌀62 mm filters, so one set of filters fits both.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR | Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Good |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Very good | Very good |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Very good | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Excellent | Average |
| 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 GF45mmF2.8 R WR if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 36 mm equivalent, against 50 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
Choose the Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.39× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
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 GF45mmF2.8 R WR or the Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR?
The Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR, by 85 g — about 17% less.
Do the Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR and Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R 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 GF63mmF2.8 R WR, by 85 g (405 g against 490 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 R WR or the Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 R WR leads, 3 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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