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GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR — 250mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$3,299

Launch price

Released Jan 2018

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 3.2 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

6categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 4 categories
  • AGF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 140 cm)
  • 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 lower Length (108 mm vs 203.5 mm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WRFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length250 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.2
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight1425 g778 g
Min Focus140 cm40 cm
Filter Size82 mm72 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

108 × 204 mm

1425 g (3.14 lb / 50.27 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 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 96mm longer and 21mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 647 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 250mm F4 R LM OIS WRFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Length

    108 mm vs 203.5 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    778 g vs 1425 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    87 mm vs 108 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 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

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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Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
250 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
250 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
16
14
Groups
10
10
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
140 cm
40 cm−100 cm less
Max magnification
0.22 ×+29%
0.17 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
1425 g
778 g−647 g less
Length
203.5 mm
108 mm−96 mm less
Diameter
108 mm
87 mm−21 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS 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.