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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

Sony

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 2.7 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

5categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR wins 2 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 3 categories
  • AGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.5 × vs 0.3 ×)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Weight (1045 g vs 1520 g)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • AGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR has lower Length (152 mm vs 200 mm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WRFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length120 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops4.5 stops
Weight1520 g1045 g
Min Focus45 cm40 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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 48mm shorter and 1mm wider than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 475 g heavier than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

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 WRFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Control ring

    Only GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR supports it

  • Length

    152 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.5 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical

  • Weight

    1045 g vs 1520 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 45 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
120 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
120 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
14
17
Groups
9
14
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
45 cm
40 cm−5 cm less
Max magnification
0.5 ×+67%
0.3 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops+11%
4.5 stops
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
1520 g
1045 g−475 g less
Length
152 mm−48 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
89 mm
88 mm−1 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Sony E
Format coverage
Medium Format
Full Frame

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