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Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR vs Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro
Short answer
The Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR (80mm) and Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro (120mm) are both portrait lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR is the faster lens at f/1.7 against f/4 on the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro. Only the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro has optical stabilisation.
Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR | Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 80mm | 120mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 63mm | 95mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | Yes |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Lens construction | 12 elements in 9 groups | 14 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical and 2 superED elements | 3 extra-low dispersion elements |
| Angle of view | 37.7° | 25.7° |
| Minimum focus | 0.7 m | 0.45 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 0.5× |
| Weight | 795 g | 980 g |
| Diameter | ⌀94.7 mm | ⌀89.2 mm |
| Length | 99.2 mm | 152.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀77 mm | ⌀72 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR
- Wider view 63 mm vs 95 mm
- Maximum aperture f/1.7 vs f/4
- Weight 795 g vs 980 g
- Length 99.2 mm vs 152.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro
- Longer reach 95 mm vs 63 mm
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Macro Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.45 m vs 0.7 m
- Maximum magnification 0.5× vs 0.15×
- Diameter ⌀89.2 mm vs ⌀94.7 mm
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR | 63 mm | 30.6° | 5.5 m |
| Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro | 95 mm | 20.7° | 3.7 m |
The Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro gets 1.51× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR: whatever it points at fills 1.51× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR you would have to walk about 34% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 44% 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 GF80mmF1.7 R WR is 185 g lighter than the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro, about 19% less.
- The Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro is 53.3 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR is 5.5 mm wider.
- The Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR takes ⌀77 mm filters and the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro ⌀72 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR | Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Excellent | Good |
| Travel | Good | Poor |
| Street | Fair | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Very good |
| Walk around | Very good | Poor |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Poor | Poor |
| Macro | Poor | Excellent |
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 GF80mmF1.7 R WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.7 it lets in 2.5 stops more than f/4 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
Choose the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.51× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 0.5× magnification, compared with 0.15×.
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 GF80mmF1.7 R WR or the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro?
The Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR, by 185 g — about 19% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR or the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro?
The Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR. At f/1.7 against f/4 it gathers 2.5 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 GF80mmF1.7 R WR and Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR takes ⌀77 mm and the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro ⌀72 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 GF80mmF1.7 R WR, by 185 g (795 g against 980 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 R WR or the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro leads, 5 wins against 3. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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