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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
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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 5.3 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Landscape

Wins

6categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 23mm F4 R LM 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 0.13 ×)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 38 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 845 g)

Key specs at a glance

GF 23mm F4 R LM WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length23 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight845 g695 g
Min Focus38 cm21 cm
Filter Size82 mm82 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

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 23mm F4 R LM WR is 17mm shorter and 1mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is 150 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 23mm F4 R LM WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
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 23mm F4 R LM WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 Super ED

  • Length

    103 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

  • Control ring

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 38 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 0.13 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    695 g vs 845 g — lower 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

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 23mm F4 R LM WR and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
23 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
23 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
15
20
Groups
12
15
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
38 cm
21 cm−17 cm less
Max magnification
0.13 ×
0.32 ×2.5× more
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
845 g
695 g−150 g less
Length
103 mm−17 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 23mm F4 R LM 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.