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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

Sony

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Sony E Mount

Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 4.2 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Landscape

Wins

5categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 4 categories
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.13 ×)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Weight (778 g vs 845 g)
  • AGF 23mm F4 R LM WR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 40 cm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 23mm F4 R LM WRFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length23 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.2
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight845 g778 g
Min Focus38 cm40 cm
Filter Size82 mm72 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 50mm F1.2 GM

87 × 108 mm

778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is 5mm shorter and 2mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is 67 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

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 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

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

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    103 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Weight

    778 g vs 845 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better

  • Diameter

    87 mm vs 89 mm — 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 50mm F1.2 GM

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
  • Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
  • Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
  • Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens

Cons

  • Expensive investment for a single focal length
  • Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
  • Some visible vignetting wide open

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
23 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
23 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Elements
15
14
Groups
12
10
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
38 cm−2 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.13 ×
0.17 ×+31%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
845 g
778 g−67 g less
Length
103 mm−5 mm less
108 mm
Diameter
89 mm
87 mm−2 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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.