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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 price

Released Apr 2019

vs

Fujifilm

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II is 3.5 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)

Wins

4categories

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

PortraitSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) wins 1 categories·XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II wins 4 categories
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Weight (445 g vs 770 g)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 89 mm)
  • AGF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.15 ×)

Key specs at a glance

GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal Length30 mm56 mm
Max Aperturef/3.5f/1.2
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm X
CoverageMedium FormatAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight770 g445 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)

89 × 110 mm

770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

70 × 112 mm

445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 2mm shorter and 19mm wider than XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II.

GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 325 g heavier than XF 56mm F1.2 R WR 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 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
3.5Limited
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

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

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Length

    110 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better

  • Weight

    445 g vs 770 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

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 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) and XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal length (Min)
30 mm
56 mm
Focal length (Max)
30 mm
56 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5
f/1.2+3.1 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/3.5
f/1.2+3.1 stops wider
Elements
11
14
Groups
9
11
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 1 ED
Aspherical, ED
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.17 ×+13%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Weight
770 g
445 g−325 g less
Length
110 mm−2 mm less
112 mm
Diameter
89 mm
70 mm−19 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Medium Format
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.