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GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR — 120mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$2,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2019

vs

Fujifilm

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

World's fastest medium-format autofocus lens — F1.7 portrait prime with 795g body and weather sealing.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Jan 2021

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 1.9 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

4categories

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

Portrait

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR wins 2 categories·GF 80mm F1.7 R WR wins 3 categories
  • AGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.7 vs f/4)
  • BGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.7 vs f/4)
  • BGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Weight (795 g vs 1520 g)

Key specs at a glance

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WRGF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Focal Length120 mm80 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.7
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm GFX
CoverageMedium FormatMedium Format
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight1520 g795 g
Min Focus45 cm70 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

89 × 152 mm

1520 g (3.35 lb / 53.62 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

95 × 99 mm

795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 53mm longer and 6mm narrower than GF 80mm F1.7 R WR.

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 725 g heavier than GF 80mm F1.7 R WR.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WRGF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Portrait
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR supports it

  • Min focus distance

    45 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.5 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Diameter

    89 mm vs 94.7 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 Super ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.7 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.7 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Weight

    795 g vs 1520 g — lower is better

  • Length

    99.2 mm vs 152 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR and GF 80mm F1.7 R WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Focal length (Min)
120 mm
80 mm
Focal length (Max)
120 mm
80 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.7+2.5 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.7+2.5 stops wider
Elements
14
12
Groups
9
9
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
1 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Min focus distance
45 cm−25 cm less
70 cm
Max magnification
0.5 ×3.3× more
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
DC motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Weight
1520 g
795 g−725 g less
Length
152 mm
99.2 mm−53 mm less
Diameter
89 mm−6 mm less
94.7 mm
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Fujifilm GFX
Format coverage
Medium Format
Medium Format

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.