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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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 4.8 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Landscape

Wins

5categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR wins 1 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 4 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.13 ×)
  • AGF 23mm F4 R LM WR has lower Length (103 mm vs 200 mm)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

GF 23mm F4 R LM WRFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length23 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight845 g1045 g
Min Focus38 cm40 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

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is 97mm shorter and 1mm wider than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR is 200 g lighter than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
2.5Limited
7.5Good
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

  • Length

    103 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical

  • Weight

    845 g vs 1045 g — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • OIS effectiveness

    4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II 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

  • Max magnification

    0.3 × vs 0.13 × — higher 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

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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 23mm F4 R LM WR and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R LM WR

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
23 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
23 mm
200 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
17
Groups
12
14
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
38 cm−2 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.13 ×
0.3 ×2.3× more
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
845 g−200 g less
1045 g
Length
103 mm−97 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
89 mm
88 mm−1 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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.