Fujifilm
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Fujifilm GFX Mount
Medium-format tilt-shift with ±8.5° tilt and ±11mm shift for architecture and product work.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2019
Fujifilm
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
762mm-equiv. super-telephoto at only 1335g with 5.5-stop OIS and linear AF.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 275 cm)
- AGF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) has lower Length (110 mm vs 255.5 mm)
- AGF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) has lower Weight (770 g vs 1335 g)
- AGF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀89 × 110 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 146mm shorter and 16mm narrower than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 565 g lighter than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
110 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
770 g vs 1335 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/3.5 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.17 × — higher 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 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Pros
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
XF 500mm F5.6 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
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) and XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.