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GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR — 23mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$849

Launch price

Released Jan 2017

vs

Fujifilm

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR — 45mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2017

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

2categories

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Landscape

Wins

5categories

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

Sports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR wins 1 categories·GF 45mm F2.8 R WR wins 4 categories
  • AGF 23mm F4 R LM WR has lower Length (103 mm vs 179 mm)
  • BGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
  • BGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.13 ×)

Key specs at a glance

GF 23mm F4 R LM WRGF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Focal Length23 mm45 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm GFX
CoverageMedium FormatMedium Format
StabilizationNoNo
Weight845 g920 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

89 × 103 mm

845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 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 45mm F2.8 R WR

81 × 179 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is 76mm shorter and 8mm wider than GF 45mm F2.8 R WR.

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is 75 g lighter than GF 45mm F2.8 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 23mm F4 R LM WRGF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Length

    103 mm vs 179 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    845 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Control ring

    Only GF 45mm F2.8 R WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 45mm F2.8 R WR supports it

  • 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 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.15 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

Pros

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

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 23mm F4 R LM WR and GF 45mm F2.8 R WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Focal length (Min)
23 mm
45 mm
Focal length (Max)
23 mm
45 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
15
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
Aspherical
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.13 ×
0.15 ×+15%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Weight
845 g−75 g less
920 g
Length
103 mm−76 mm less
179 mm
Diameter
89 mm
81 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
GF 45mm F2.8 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.