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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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is 5 months newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

Landscape

Wins

6categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR wins 0 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 5 categories
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 35 cm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 820 g)

Key specs at a glance

GF 20-35mm F4 R WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length20-35 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight820 g695 g
Min Focus35 cm21 cm
Filter Size82 mm82 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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II shown to scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

88 × 120 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is 8mm shorter and 1mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR is 125 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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 WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 Super ED

  • Length

    112.5 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 Super ED

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 35 cm — 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

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    695 g vs 820 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    88 mm vs 89 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 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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 20-35mm F4 R WR and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F4 R WR

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
70 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
20
Groups
10
15
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
35 cm
21 cm−14 cm less
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.32 ×2.1× more
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
820 g
695 g−125 g less
Length
112.5 mm−8 mm less
120 mm
Diameter
89 mm
88 mm−1 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 20-35mm F4 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM 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.