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GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR — 20–35mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

vs

Fujifilm

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

Fujifilm X Mount

Second-gen flagship standard zoom — 410g, 72mm filter, de-clickable aperture, and 40MP-class resolution.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Jan 2025

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

Landscape

Wins

6categories

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

LandscapeTravel

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR wins 0 categories·XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II wins 5 categories
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Weight (410 g vs 820 g)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has higher Max magnification (0.21 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 35 cm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 20-35mm F4 R WRXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Focal Length20-35 mm16-55 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm X
CoverageMedium FormatAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight820 g410 g
Min Focus35 cm30 cm
Filter Size82 mm72 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

89 × 113 mm

820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

78 × 122 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is 10mm shorter and 11mm wider than XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II.

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is 410 g heavier than XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR 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 20-35mm F4 R WRXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Travel
2.0Limited
7.0Good
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 20-35mm F4 R WR supports it

  • Length

    112.5 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 Aspherical, 3 ED

  • Weight

    410 g vs 820 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

    30 cm vs 35 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    78.3 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.21 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

Pros

  • 37% lighter than Mk I (410g vs 655g)
  • De-clickable aperture ring for video
  • 0.3m close focus across zoom range

Cons

  • No optical IS — relies on body IBIS
  • Premium price for APS-C

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
16 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
55 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
16
Groups
10
11
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
4 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Min focus distance
35 cm
30 cm−5 cm less
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.21 ×+40%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Weight
820 g
410 g−410 g less
Length
112.5 mm−10 mm less
122 mm
Diameter
89 mm
78.3 mm−11 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Medium Format
APS-C

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