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
Panasonic
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 — 42.5mm f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2014
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Wins
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Weight (425 g vs 770 g)
- BLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.17 ×)
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
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LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
⌀70 × 110 mm
425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 19mm wider than LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2.
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 345 g heavier than LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2.
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 38 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
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
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 supports it
- ✓
Weight
425 g vs 770 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Length
Both 110 mm
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
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓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 LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.